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SIA Standards to Launch SNMP MIB Project

SIA Standards to Launch SNMP MIB Project

Effort will define security-specific set of attributes.

  • Jul 17, 2013
Chinese Cyber Attacks Cost American Universities Billions

Chinese Cyber Attacks Cost American Universities Billions

American universities concerned as cyber attacks try to barge their way in.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jul 17, 2013
Eye Tracking Could Outshine Passwords if Made User Friendly

Eye Tracking Could Outshine Passwords if Made User Friendly

Standard PIN authentication won for its speed and user-friendliness, but the dot targeting exercise also scored high among users.

  • Jul 17, 2013


Trapping Terahertz Rays for Better Security Scanners

Trapping Terahertz Rays for Better Security Scanners

Terahertz waves, which are electromagnetic waves with frequencies between those used for mobile phone communications and for optical fiber communications, are used for some airport body scanners and other security scanners to see through packages and clothes.

  • Jul 17, 2013
FST21 Unveils Digital Doorman

FST21 Unveils Digital Doorman

The ultimate in door security and convenience.

  • Jul 16, 2013
What Does the Near Future Hold for ID Cards and Credentials

What Does the Near Future Hold for ID Cards and Credentials

Discover the three major initiatives you need to be aware of when it comes to cards and credentials.

  • By Jeremy Earles
  • Jul 16, 2013
Quantum Secure New Identity Management Software Launches at Friedman Memorial Airport

Quantum Secure New Identity Management Software Launches at Friedman Memorial Airport

SAFE for aviation designed to improve workflow of airport security operations.

  • Jul 16, 2013
Sentry360 Expands Internationally

Sentry360 Expands Internationally

Venturing new partnerships into Africa, the Middle East and Europe.

  • Jul 16, 2013
Cheating Wars in the Classroom

Cheating Wars in the Classroom

High tech may give students unfair advantage.

  • By Scott N. Schober
  • Jul 15, 2013
Bosch Introduces DINION and FLEXIDOME 960H Cameras

Bosch Introduces DINION and FLEXIDOME 960H Cameras

Maximum sensor resolution of 720 TVL is the highest available for the PAL and NTSC standard.

  • Jul 15, 2013
Many IC Realtime Surveillance DVRs Now Natively Integrate with Key Digital Compass Control System

Many IC Realtime Surveillance DVRs Now Natively Integrate with Key Digital Compass Control System

Pure bi-directional drivers provide full DVR control and feedback; incorporation into design software increases efficiency for integrators.

  • Jul 15, 2013
ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits to Draw More Than 20000 Security Professionals

ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits to Draw More Than 20000 Security Professionals

Attendees responsible for protecting their organization's human, cyber or physical assets will come from the U.S. and more than 90 other countries to learn about industry best practices, identify technology trends, connect with peers, and see the latest products and services.

  • Jul 15, 2013
Graffiti Moves from Tunnel to Airplane

Graffiti Moves from Tunnel to Airplane

Graffiti once inside the San Fernando Valley tunnel finds new "canvas" to adhere to.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jul 12, 2013
LOREX introduces Stratus Connectivity

LOREX Introduces Stratus Connectivity

Hassle-free cloud connection for security systems allows customers to set up remote monitoring in minutes.

  • Jul 12, 2013

DHS Secretary Napolitano Resigns to Become President of the University of California System

Napolitano just released a statement confirming the move.

  • Jul 12, 2013

GovSec, TREXPO and CPM East 2013 Attendance Increases By 7 Percent

The leading government and homeland security event, GovSec, featuring TREXPO and held in conjunction with CPM East, attracted 3,514 attendees and 175 exhibitors for its 12th year.

  • Jul 12, 2013
TSA Regulations May Include Randomizers for Enhanced Airport Security

TSA Regulations May Include Randomizers for Enhanced Airport Security

A bias-free way to move airport security lines faster while still keeping the airport safe.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jul 11, 2013
Google Privacy Policy in Hot Water in Europe

Google Privacy Policy in Hot Water in Europe

Google targeted about the vast amount of personal data it collects on a daily basis from users.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jul 11, 2013

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    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings.

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    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”