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Massive Cyberattack Steals eBay Data

Massive Cyberattack Steals eBay Data

eBay officials urging all 112 million users to change their passwords immediately to help rectify recently-discovered breach.

Queens University of Charlotte is First College Winner of VI Security Grant

Queens University of Charlotte is First College Winner of VI Security Grant

Apply today for remaining grants in $250,000 Video Insight School Security Grant Program.

Pentagon Prepared for Zombie Apocalypse

Pentagon Prepared for Zombie Apocalypse

U.S. government has everything under control in case of real-life, large-scale operations, emergencies and catastrophes.



Physically Securing Medical Equipment with Electronic Access Control

Physically Securing Medical Equipment with Electronic Access Control

Solution should provide remote monitoring capabilities to control access within a facility and audit trail capabilities to demonstrate compliance with HIPAA requirements.

Over 100 International Creepware Hackers Brought Down

Over 100 International Creepware Hackers Brought Down

Law enforcement officials from around the globe ban together in hopes of at least putting a dent into this global threat.

Is Facial Recognition Being Used Correctly?

Is Facial Recognition Being Used Correctly?

A pioneer in the biometric industry is worried about what he's seeing take place with this technology, specifically facial recognition.

Gallagher showcases

Gallagher showcases 'PIV solution with no bolt-ons' at GovSec

Gallagher Security, a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative access control, intruder alarm and perimeter security systems, highlight its latest FIPS 201-2 compliant solution at GovSec 2014.

Surveillance Cameras Allegedly Caught Teacher Grabbing Student

Surveillance Cameras Allegedly Caught Teacher Grabbing Student

Disturbing surveillance video footage brings tears to mother's eyes. (Viewer Discretion Advised.)

MLB Hopes to Hit a Homerun with Security

MLB Hopes to Hit a Homerun with Security

New security measures being installed at Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Indians, to help fulfill security initiative with Department of Homeland Security.

Rockwood Launches GeoMetek Style Square Locking Pull System

Rockwood Launches GeoMetek Style Square Locking Pull System

Ideal for swinging or sliding doors in glass houses, store fronts and interior offices.

Proof of Presence to Eliminate Billing Fraud from Home Health Market

Proof of Presence to Eliminate Billing Fraud from Home Health Market

Baby Boomers have created a "booming" home health care industry, expected to reach $150.8 billion by 2018, giving rise to reimbursement fraud.

Trick Surveillance Cameras by Wearing Artist

Trick Surveillance Cameras by Wearing Artist's Face Mask

Artist admits that with the advancing technology of surveillance cameras that they will not go away, but what he is proposing is a way around them.

Bringing More Value to Business Solutions with Access Control

Bringing More Value to Business Solutions with Access Control

A well-designed, solidly-engineered access control system is fundamental to any security strategy, especially if it is backward compatible with an open architecture.

Leading Law Enforcement Authorities Say that Video Provided Eureka Moment in Boston Bombing Manhunt

Law enforcement leaders who directed last year’s Boston Marathon bombing investigation today cited video as the most valuable technology they used to identify the suspects. Federal, state and local law enforcement officials – Richard DesLauriers, former Special Agent in Charge of the Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Colonel Timothy P. Alben, Superintendent of Massachusetts State Police, and; Edward F. Davis, former Police Commissioner of the City of Boston Police Department – spoke at the GovSec and FOSE events taking place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

Security Products Announces Platinum and Gold Winners of The Govies Awards for 2014

Huge congratulations to all the 2014 Govies award winners!

Donilon Outlines National Security Challenges

Tom Donilon, former National Security Advisor to President Obama, outlined a series of national security challenges and economic opportunities facing the United States at GovSec and FOSE at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C

Attend Wednesday Keynote at GovSec to Help One Fund

Help Axis Communications by grabbing a cup of coffee and attending the Wednesday keynote at GovSec 2014.

Teen Plotted to Bomb Schools and Open Fire on Students

Teen Plotted to Bomb Schools and Open Fire on Students

Heavy metal, gory movies and guns found on Minnesota teen's Facebook page, indicators of malice intent?

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    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening.

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    The ComNet cost-efficient CNGE6FX2TX4PoE is a six-port switch that offers four Gbps TX ports that support the IEEE802.3at standard and provide up to 30 watts of PoE to PDs. It also has a dedicated FX/TX combination port as well as a single FX SFP to act as an additional port or an uplink port, giving the user additional options in managing network traffic. The CNGE6FX2TX4PoE is designed for use in unconditioned environments and typically used in perimeter surveillance.