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Honeywell Welcomes The Alarm Company Inc as the First Alert Professional Dealer

Honeywell Welcomes The Alarm Company Inc as the First Alert Professional Dealer

The Alarm Company, Inc., of Madison, Miss., provides a variety of security and low-voltage system solutions to residences throughout the region.

Next Level Security Systems Honored at the 9th Annual Global Excellence Awards

Next Level Security Systems Honored at the 9th Annual Global Excellence Awards

A respected guide bestowed silver-level honor on NLSS Cloud Services.

Fourth Amendment Rights Violated? You Decide.

Fourth Amendment Rights Violated? You Decide.

Surveillance cameras at a Garland, Texas home captured police officers rummaging through duffle bags, searching a parked vehicle and breaking a surveillance camera mount.



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Online Exclusive: Collaborative Solutions for the Modern Control Room

With growing requirements for real-time video, graphics and data feeds visually assembled onto a large shared display system, the security control room enables staff to monitor multiple streams of information simultaneously and thus make faster and more accurate mission-critical decisions.

Are Airports Really Ready for Knives When They Cant Keep People Off the Tarmac?

Are Airports Really Ready for Knives When They Cant Keep People Off the Tarmac?

Apparently, if flying with Delta, especially out of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, passengers have an unspoken advantage of getting through several layers of security without being questioned or asked for identification.

Hot Prospects for Building Analytics in the Middle East and US

Hot Prospects for Building Analytics in the Middle East and US

A new report by IHS Inc. forecasted that the markets for building analytics used in the Middle East and U.S. will both see triple-digit growth over the next five years.

Samsung Builds Technology Choices for Red Hawk Fire and Security

Samsung Builds Technology Choices for Red Hawk Fire and Security

Security services provider offers Samsung IP-video, analog and hybrid systems as part of their product choices to deliver a more varied offering to its customers.

Father Knows Best When it Comes to School Security

Father Knows Best When it Comes to School Security

According to Nelson Mandela, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world," and dads across the United States are dedicating their time to ensure all students get the chance to safely learn how to change their world.

Wireless Infrastructure Gear Set to More than Double by 2016

Wireless Infrastructure Market Set to More than Double by 2016

The global market for wireless infrastructure gear used for video surveillance applications is set to more than double from 2011 to 2016, with a significant amount of growth driven by demand for low-cost systems in emerging economies.

Arecont Vision WDR Technology

Arecont Vision WDR Technology

The MegaDome 2, MegaBall and MegaVideo compact series of cameras delivers true WDR up to 100dB in resolutions of 1080p and 3-Megapixels.

Arecont Vision Now Shipping Camera with True Wide Dynamic Range

Arecont Vision Now Shipping Camera with True Wide Dynamic Range

The new SurroundVideo WDR 180°, 12-megapixel, panoramic camera balances light and dark areas in the same scene.

L 3 Security and Detection Systems eXaminer EDS Receives Certification

L 3 Security and Detection Systems eXaminer EDS Receives Certification

The eXaminer 3DX and 3DX-ES explosives detection systems have been certified by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Scott St Clair Named as Southeast Regional Sales Director

Scott St Clair Named as Southeast Regional Sales Director

With over 15 years of hands-on, loss prevention (LP) experience in the retail sector, St. Clair will oversee sales activities of USS LP solutions including electronic article surveillance (EAS) and closed-circuit television (CCTV) products, systems and service in the Southeastern United States.

TSA Will Allow Airline Passengers to Carry Small Knives on Planes

Passengers Will Be Able to Carry Small Knives on Planes

For the first time since the 9/11 terror attacks, airline passengers will be allowed to have small knives and some previously prohibited sports equipment as carry-on items.

David Williams Joins Vector Security as Sales Director

David Williams Joins Vector Security as Sales Director

New Director of North American Sales for Vector Security, David Williams brings a sense of strong leadership.

Top 5 Data Security Tips for eFiling Your Taxes

We are in the heart of tax season, and unfortunately, numerous tax scams are running rampant. Here are some tips to help ensure that your tax information is kept safe and out of the hands of potential scammers.

Wipro and Infoblox Partnership Extends Network Control to Global Organizations

Wipro and Infoblox Partnership Extends Network Control to Global Organizations

The increasing demands put on networks by mobile devices and bring-your-own-device programs, virtualization and private clouds, and the transition to IPv6 have created greater complexity and risk for IT teams to manage.

Security Net Annual Meeting Marked 20th Anniversary

Security Net Annual Meeting Marked 20th Anniversary

Security-Net, a provider of security integration services, held its annual shareholders meeting in late January at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa in Newport Beach, Calif., marking the organization’s 20th anniversary.

Featured

  • Report: 47 Percent of Security Service Providers Are Not Yet Using AI or Automation Tools

    Trackforce, a provider of security workforce management platforms, today announced the launch of its 2025 Physical Security Operations Benchmark Report, an industry-first study that benchmarks both private security service providers and corporate security teams side by side. Based on a survey of over 300 security professionals across the globe, the report provides a comprehensive look at the state of physical security operations. Read Now

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  • Identity Governance at the Crossroads of Complexity and Scale

    Modern enterprises are grappling with an increasing number of identities, both human and machine, across an ever-growing number of systems. They must also deal with increased operational demands, including faster onboarding, more scalable models, and tighter security enforcement. Navigating these ever-growing challenges with speed and accuracy requires a new approach to identity governance that is built for the future enterprise. Read Now

  • Eagle Eye Networks Launches AI Camera Gun Detection

    Eagle Eye Networks, a provider of cloud video surveillance, recently introduced Eagle Eye Gun Detection, a new layer of protection for schools and businesses that works with existing security cameras and infrastructure. Eagle Eye Networks is the first to build gun detection into its platform. Read Now

  • Report: AI is Supercharging Old-School Cybercriminal Tactics

    AI isn’t just transforming how we work. It’s reshaping how cybercriminals attack, with threat actors exploiting AI to mass produce malicious code loaders, steal browser credentials and accelerate cloud attacks, according to a new report from Elastic. Read Now

  • Pragmatism, Productivity, and the Push for Accountability in 2025-2026

    Every year, the security industry debates whether artificial intelligence is a disruption, an enabler, or a distraction. By 2025, that conversation matured, where AI became a working dimension in physical identity and access management (PIAM) programs. Observations from 2025 highlight this turning point in AI’s role in access control and define how security leaders are being distinguished based on how they apply it. Read Now

New Products

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions.

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    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.