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Casino Doesn’t Bet on Security

Casino Doesn’t Bet on Security

Players Casino requested demos and ultimately selected OnSSI’s Ocularis, using encoders to migrate many of their existing analog cameras to avoid the expense and inconvenience of having to rip and replace every camera. One key factor in the decision for Ocularis was the software’s fast and easy training for both new and seasoned employees.

Forget Your Passwords

Looks like it is just about time for biometrics to make its long awaited debut. Yes, we have seen biometrics for quite some time, and it is true that the impact has been strong in the security world. But, get ready to see biometrics on steroids. It’s coming.

The Grisly Lure of Copper

The Grisly Lure of Copper

It is unbelievable how some people are so desperate for money that they risk their very lives for a quick buck. With copper as one of today’s most grisly lures, thieves scale fences to high-voltage distribution sites and cut the copper off live, megawatt lines.



New Jersey Cafe Savors Fire Protection with Added Reliability and a Side of Cost Savings

New Jersey Cafe Savors Fire Protection with Added Reliability and a Side of Cost Savings

Fire-Lite Alarms fire alarm system and Honeywell Power IP/GSM Communicator create economical, right-size solution for restaurant.

Stolen Vendor Credentials Responsible for Target Breach

Stolen Vendor Credentials Responsible for Target Breach

A strategy for the successful management of vendor remote access.

Silent Knight Educational Life Safety Code Seminars Resonate at Local Level

Silent Knight Educational Life Safety Code Seminars Resonate at Local Level

Nationwide seminar series to feature industry experts to present on application of local codes in fire alarm and emergency communication systems design.

WavestoreUSA Joins the Security Industry Association

WavestoreUSA Joins the Security Industry Association

SIA CEO Don Erickson says WavestoreUSA is a welcome addition to the SIA membership roster.

HID Global Increases Campus Safety and Security at Academy of Art University in San Francisco

HID Global Increases Campus Safety and Security at Academy of Art University in San Francisco

University can now more easily expand and adapt its access control infrastructure as needed to support growth and new capabilities without forfeiting earlier investments. (Video Included)

Honeywell Announces Compatibility with Savant Systems Home Automation Equipment

Honeywell Announces Compatibility with Savant Systems Home Automation Equipment

Installation professionals can offer Savant connected-home capabilities to homeowners who use VISTA alarm panels.

Tri-Ed Unveils New Website

Tri-Ed Unveils New Website

Features a more contemporary design and user-friendly menus allowing visitors to easily navigate.

$9.84 Credit Charge on Statement Could Indicate Fraud

$9.84 Credit Charge on Statement Could Indicate Fraud

What to do if your statement has a charge of $9.84 followed by an unfamiliar website URL.

Norwegian Law Firm Secured by Zwipe Biometric Card

Norwegian Law Firm Secured by Zwipe Biometric Card

“The fingerprint gives high security and since there is no PIN to remember, it is also very easy to use.” – Simonsen VogWiig, Partner.

Top Trends Impacting the Security Identity Industry in 2014

Significant changes are anticipated across physical and logical access control, secure issuance, identity assurance, visitor management, electronic ID (eID) and secure asset tracking.

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Launches AtHoc IWS System

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Launches AtHoc IWS System

AtHoc system deployment in joint command military medical center safeguards 12,000 personnel in main Bethesda, Md. location.

While blue lights were previously designed to make people feel safer, the reality is that smartphones are taking safety to the next level by providing better and quicker access to emergency support.

Moving Beyond the Blue Light: Smartphones Improve Facility Safety

While blue lights were previously designed to make people feel safer, the reality is that smartphones are taking safety to the next level by providing better and quicker access to emergency support.

Michael’s Arts and Crafts Store Dealing with Possible Data Breach

Michael’s Arts and Crafts Store Dealing with Possible Data Breach

Things you need to do NOW if you have recently shopped at this arts and crafts store.

Research: Global Video Surveillance Market to Expand by Double-Digit Percentage in 2014

The worldwide market for video surveillance equipment is expected to expand by more than 12 percent this year, according to a new white paper from IHS Technology entitled Trends for 2014 - Video Surveillance Trends for the Year Ahead.

Viscount Releases Free Online Liberty Training

Viscount Releases Free Online Liberty Training

Platform to greatly assist integrators and users in learning the basics of programming and installation.

Featured

  • Improve Incident Response With Intelligent Cloud Video Surveillance

    Video surveillance is a vital part of business security, helping institutions protect against everyday threats for increased employee, customer, and student safety. However, many outdated surveillance solutions lack the ability to offer immediate insights into critical incidents. This slows down investigations and limits how effectively teams can respond to situations, creating greater risks for the organization. Read Now

  • Security Today Announces 2025 CyberSecured Award Winners

    Security Today is pleased to announce the 2025 CyberSecured Awards winners. Sixteen companies are being recognized this year for their network products and other cybersecurity initiatives that secure our world today. Read Now

  • Empowering and Securing a Mobile Workforce

    What happens when technology lets you work anywhere – but exposes you to security threats everywhere? This is the reality of modern work. No longer tethered to desks, work happens everywhere – in the office, from home, on the road, and in countless locations in between. Read Now

  • TSA Introduces New $45 Fee Option for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 1

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it will refer all passengers who do not present an acceptable form of ID and still want to fly an option to pay a $45 fee to use a modernized alternative identity verification system, TSA Confirm.ID, to establish identity at security checkpoints beginning on February 1, 2026. Read Now

  • The Evolution of IP Camera Intelligence

    As the 30th anniversary of the IP camera approaches in 2026, it is worth reflecting on how far we have come. The first network camera, launched in 1996, delivered one frame every 17 seconds—not impressive by today’s standards, but groundbreaking at the time. It did something that no analog system could: transmit video over a standard IP network. Read Now

New Products

  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis.

  • 4K Video Decoder

    3xLOGIC’s VH-DECODER-4K is perfect for use in organizations of all sizes in diverse vertical sectors such as retail, leisure and hospitality, education and commercial premises.

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area.