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Four IC Realtime ELITE Series Surveillance Cameras Receive UL Listing

Four IC Realtime ELITE Series Surveillance Cameras Receive UL Listing

UL Listing is a significant selling-point when dealing with school districts, financial institutions, hospitals, government and code-restrictive counties.

HID Global Announces Acquisition Of IdenTrust

HID Global today announced it has acquired IdenTrust, Inc. (IdenTrust), a provider of solutions for globally interoperable digital identities that can authenticate, encrypt, and create electronic signatures for every type of transaction or activity where proof of identity is essential.

Stop Being “Reasonable” - Rationalize Your Security Efforts

Stop Being “Reasonable” - Rationalize Your Security Efforts

Communities that measure, watch and continue to learn are more aware during times of crisis, so reasonable security efforts should include anti-virus and email security that is used effectively.



Cell Phone Hacking – Android Platform

Cell Phone Hacking – Android Platform

Never underestimate the appeal of smartphones for hackers with 1.4 billion of them traveling around in society. Tips to protect yourself and your Android included.

Starbucks Mobile Payment App Stores Unencrypted Passwords

Starbucks Mobile Payment App Stores Unencrypted Passwords

This might make you think twice about using your smartphone to pay for your Starbucks coffee drinks.

Ultra ID Releases New Proximity Access Cards

Ultra ID Releases New Proximity Access Cards

Ultra Electronics ID, an ID card printer manufacturer, announces UltraSecure, a new line of technology cards designed for all proximity access-control systems.

infinias Mobile Credential Brings Access Control Capabilities to a User’s Smartphone

infinias, an industry-leading provider of IP-based access control hardware and software, has launched the company's new Mobile Credential.

TSA Attempting to Speed Up Airport Security Lines

TSA Attempting to Speed Up Airport Security Lines

TSA has "scientifically proven" method to help the airport security line a little more bearable; do you agree with it?

Tri-Ed Expansion Continues with the Opening of New Branch in Pittsburgh

Independent security distributor expands it's footprint in North America.

Schlage Provides Two New FIPS 201-1 Compliant Options

Schlage Provides Two New FIPS 201-1 Compliant Options

Compliant, standalone, electronic lock now available for United States Federal Agency buildings.

Ocularis Provides 64 bit Recording across All Models

Ocularis Provides 64 bit Recording across All Models

OnSSI doubles down, increasing performance, features and versatility.

4 Easy-to-Do Tips to Defend Against the Target Hacks

4 Easy-to-Do Tips to Defend Against the Target Hacks

Hey Target shoppers! Here's your special of the day to keep your shopping experience at Target out of the hands of the "bad guys."

HID Global Opens New World Headquarters and North American Operations Center in Austin Texas

HID Global Opens New World Headquarters and North American Operations Center in Austin Texas

Facility design is devoted to minimizing environmental impact, with the goal of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification.

Smuggling Tunnel Discovered along Arizona-Mexico Border

Smuggling Tunnel Discovered along Arizona-Mexico Border

Officials constantly working to stop tunnel construction before contraband or people can be smuggled across borders.

Target Hack Affected 70 Million Customers

Target Hack Affected 70 Million Customers

As the result of recent research and investigation, Target Corp. has upped the number affected by the data breach during the holidays.

Industry Support Grows for Mission 500 at Two Key Events

Industry Support Grows for Mission 500 at Two Key Events

Charity raises an additional $16,000 for children in need.

Jefferson County Waterway Monitors Vessel Traffic with Milestone Video Surveillance

Jefferson County Waterway Monitors Vessel Traffic with Milestone Video Surveillance

Vital artery for U.S. oil imports gains central, remote and mobile control.

Featured

  • Integration Imagination: The Future of Connected Operations

    Security teams that collaborate cross-functionally and apply imagination and creativity to envision and design their ideal integrated ecosystem will have the biggest upside to corporate security and operational benefits. Read Now

  • Smarter Access Starts with Flexibility

    Today’s workplaces are undergoing a rapid evolution, driven by hybrid work models, emerging smart technologies, and flexible work schedules. To keep pace with growing workplace demands, buildings are becoming more dynamic – capable of adapting to how people move, work, and interact in real-time. Read Now

  • Trends Keeping an Eye on Business Decisions

    Today, AI continues to transform the way data is used to make important business decisions. AI and the cloud together are redefining how video surveillance systems are being used to simulate human intelligence by combining data analysis, prediction, and process automation with minimal human intervention. Many organizations are upgrading their surveillance systems to reap the benefits of technologies like AI and cloud applications. Read Now

  • The Future is Happening Outside the Cloud

    For years, the cloud has captivated the physical security industry. And for good reason. Remote access, elastic scalability and simplified maintenance reshaped how we think about deploying and managing systems. But as the number of cameras grows and resolutions push from HD to 4K and beyond, the cloud’s limits are becoming unavoidable. Bandwidth bottlenecks. Latency lags. Rising storage costs. These are not abstract concerns. Read Now

  • Right-Wing Activist Charlie Kirk Dies After Utah Valley University Shooting

    Charlie Kirk, a popular conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, died Wednesday after being shot during an on-campus event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah Read Now

New Products

  • 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.

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols.

  • Unified VMS

    AxxonSoft introduces version 2.0 of the Axxon One VMS. The new release features integrations with various physical security systems, making Axxon One a unified VMS. Other enhancements include new AI video analytics and intelligent search functions, hardened cybersecurity, usability and performance improvements, and expanded cloud capabilities