With so much of our personal information stored on our phones or computers, choosing a strong, hard-to-hack password is of utmost importance.
- By Tyler Thurston
- Oct 18, 2012
Axis Communications received The Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Award for its Lightfinder technology in the Physical Security category. Lightfinder enables outstanding performance in network cameras during difficult light conditions, especially in low light.
Security Industry Recruiting Center has been launched by the SIA, ESA, and CSAA as an online resource to match qualified job seekers with security industry employers.
HID Global announced the initiation of a comprehensive, multiyear project to establish a new North American center of operations. The new Genuine HID Operations Center will be located in Austin, Texas.
New Jersey hospital ramps up security program.
- By Mary Wilbur
- Oct 17, 2012
According to a recent report from IMS Research, the security systems integration market is growing at an average rate of more than 7%, and should continue to do so until reaching $30 billion in 2016.
Individuals, who believe that technologies dreamed up in science fiction novels, movies, and comic strips could one day become a reality, make up the optimists and futurists in the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate.
In order to improve on-the-job safety for firefighters, Drexel University was awarded a three-year, $1 million fire prevention and safety grant.
Sandia National Laboratories in California have turned to smartphones and other hand-held computing devices to help prevent and mitigate disruptions to computer networks on the Internet as part of ongoing research.
In Sunnyvale, CA, Bitzer Mobile Inc. launched Bitzer Enterprise Application Mobility (BEAM) 2.2 for tablets and smart phones, which provides the capability for Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and Corporate Owned Personally Enabled (COPE) environments.
As accessible as ATMs are, there are several key tips to keep in mind to ensure you and your bank account's safety and security.
- By Tyler Thurston
- Oct 12, 2012
GovSec West, CPM East and the Education Security Conference wrapped up Thursday at the Gaylord Texan resort in Dallas.
One does not necessarily think “security” at the mention of former Dallas Cowboys fullback Daryl “Moose” Johnston’s name (unless, of course, it’s the special type of security he provided by blocking for Emmitt Smith during the mid-1990s when the team won three Super Bowls in four seasons and Smith was on his way to becoming the all-time NFL rushing leader), but the insights on leadership and team building the former No. 48 imparted Wednesday to an audience of security professionals attending the morning keynote reception for day two of GovSec West 2012 were right on target in keeping with the convention’s theme of “Teamwork.”
- By Ronnie Rittenberry
- Oct 11, 2012
The LAPD faces distinct challenges as space shuttle Endeavour makes final trip through downtown Los Angeles.
- By Tyler Thurston
- Oct 11, 2012
Verint Systems Inc. recently announced that a leading financial services institution is implementing its Nextiva Financial IP Video suite, including the Nextiva EdgeVR versatile network video recorders, Nextiva S5000 series IP cameras, and Nextiva Vid-Center and Nextiva Op-Center video management and viewing software. The organization will use the comprehensive solution across its U.S.-based retail branch locations and corporate facilities.
In preparation for National Fire Prevention Week, which begins on October 7, the American Red Cross is offering fire prevention tips, ensuring you and your family can stay free from harm’s way.
- By Tyler Thurston
- Oct 04, 2012
Motivated by the compelling logic that video security systems need top quality, perfectly matched hardware and software components to achieve optimum system performance, Geutebruck is launching a variety of new products all perfectly attuned to its system world.
ASSA ABLOY, provider of door opening solutions will showcase their world-class Aperio wireless lock technology for complementing access control systems at the SECURITY exhibition Essen.
Security Essen is the international meeting place for solutions relating to everything to do with civil security: At the 20th global fair for security and fire protection technology, more than 39,000 trade visitors from 115 countries obtained information from 1,086 exhibitors from 40 nations.