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What’s in Your BYOD World?

What’s in Your BYOD World?

As network security professionals are acutely aware, they must be continuously vigilant to meet the ever-evolving threats driven by the bring your own device (BYOD) trend that is extending the network outside the office.

Wireless Access Links Diverse Buildings

Wireless Access Links Diverse Buildings

With scattered buildings and each with different access control needs, the town of Estes Park, Colo., faced a complicated security situation.

Power to the People

Power to the People

What you don’t know about PoE technology could actually be costing you business. Once you understand its broad usefulness and the numerous applications it supports, the more you realize it’s a perfect fit for an incredible number of customers and vertical markets.



Identity, the New Security Perimeter

Identity, the New Security Perimeter

Whether traveling, working from home, in flex offices or a conference room at a home office, we expect information access to be immediate and communication via voice, chat, text or email to be always available.

Put that Knife Back in Your Pocket

A few years ago, someone sent me a little knife that, when you push a lever, the blade flies from inside the stock. It is a wicked little weapon that I had put away and forgot about. I found it during my annual office spring cleaning.

Centralizing Your Video Management Software

The industry-wide migration to IP video surveillance over the last few years has had many benefits, but chief among them may be the ability to centralize.

Video Surveillance Products Leader IC Realtime Joins Verizon Partner Program

Video Surveillance Products Leader IC Realtime Joins Verizon Partner Program

Joint national program opens doors for integrators to tap vertical markets by deploying custom-tailored HD video surveillance systems transmitted via Verizon Wireless.

iPhone fingerprint scanner

Rumor has it iPhone is Going Biometric

Less than a year ago, Apple, Inc. whipped out and handed over $356 million to purchase AuthenTec, Inc., a fingerprint sensor technology developer with the technology to embed a fingerprint scanner into the glass of the iPhone (and, iPad for that matter), making it one of the very few public companies acquired by Apple.

Lobby Security for Energy Company Headquarters Provided by Smarter Security

Lobby Security for Energy Company Headquarters Provided by Smarter Security

Fastlane Glassgate 200 Optical Turnstiles selected after successful Fastlane operation for years in previous headquarters.

NICE Situator to be Integrated at Denver International Airport to Enhance Security and Safety

NICE Situator to be Integrated at Denver International Airport to Enhance Security and Safety

The Situator implementation will help DIA better manage its critical security systems and enhance responses to emergencies and other events.

HID Global Drives Initiative for Partners to Develop NFC Trusted Tag Applications

HID Global Drives Initiative for Partners to Develop NFC Trusted Tag Applications

HID Global’s focus areas of use for new applications include authentication of items, secure data management and trusted authorizations.

VMP Features ER 148 Equipment Rack with New ER 148 4PKIT Expansion Kit at 2013 InfoComm

VMP Features ER 148 Equipment Rack with New ER 148 4PKIT Expansion Kit at 2013 InfoComm

The ER-148 is an EIA compliant, 19-inch, steel-constructed, equipment rack with a rail height of 48 inches and 27 available rack spaces; the ER-148-4PKIT expands the 2-post rack to a 4-post rack.

School Safety and Security from Sea to Shining Sea

School Safety and Security from Sea to Shining Sea

Gone are the days when you can simply allow your child to walk to school, play outside in the yard alone or even now, leave them in the “safety” of their own home.

Milestone Announces Vertical Specialist Partner Program

Milestone Announces Vertical Specialist Partner Program

Global initiative aims to increase focus in specific business sectors.

Budgets for Physical Security Equipment are Increasing for End Users

Budgets for Physical Security Equipment are Increasing for End Users

Technology advancements meant that the equipment consumers bought became unsupported too soon by manufacturers.

Top Five Myths About IP Video Solutions in Banking

Online Exclusive: Top Five Myths About IP Video Solutions in Banking

Mobile banking has evolved over time and, if you ask most consumers, it’s something they’ve come to trust and rely on as usage numbers continue to rise. In this article, Stephen Joseph explores the five most common myths of IP solutions in the banking environment.

KJB Security Products Named Exclusive Worldwide Distributor for LandAirSea GPS Tracking Devices

KJB Security Products Named Exclusive Worldwide Distributor for LandAirSea GPS Tracking Devices

As the pioneer in the manufacturing and development of real-time GPS surveillance technology, LandAirSea Systems’ product line enhances KJB Security Products dealer offerings and further strengthens the company’s position as the leading U.S. distributor of surveillance products.

Dortmunder Volksbank Introduces Payment with Cellphones

Dortmunder Volksbank Introduces Payment with Cellphones

Customers of Dortmunder Volksbank will now be able to use a virtual credit card integrated in their smartphones to make payments in shops that accept MasterCard PayPass thanks to a TSM (Trusted Service Manager) service operated by technology group Giesecke & Devrient in cooperation with DG VERLAG.

Featured

  • A Look at AI

    Large language models (LLMs) have taken the world by storm. Within months of OpenAI launching its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, it amassed more than 100 million users, making it the fastest-growing consumer application in history. Read Now

  • First, Do No Harm: Responsibly Applying Artificial Intelligence

    It was 2022 when early LLMs (Large Language Models) brought the term “AI” into mainstream public consciousness and since then, we’ve seen security corporations and integrators attempt to develop their solutions and sales pitches around the biggest tech boom of the 21st century. However, not all “artificial intelligence” is equally suitable for security applications, and it’s essential for end users to remain vigilant in understanding how their solutions are utilizing AI. Read Now

  • 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

New Products

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    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.”

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file.

  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    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.