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Stonesoft Predicts the Top Security Threats for 2013

Stonesoft predicts that the world will experience more unseen and unknown targeted cyber-attacks, espionage, and hacking in the coming year.

ONVIF Holds 2012 Annual Membership Meeting

At the 2012 Annual Membership Meeting, ONVIF emphasized profiles for streaming, access control and video storage.

Milestone Boosts Market Focus with New VP and Business Unit

With a strong background from two of Europe’s biggest tech companies, Janne Jakobsen heads a new division of Milestone Systems targeted to high-volume sales of IP video software.



HID Global Wins Two Major Industry Awards in China

In the China Intelligent Building Brand Competition, HID Global has won the Top 10 Access Control Brand Award for the ninth consecutive year, and has also won the Outstanding Access Control Brand Award.

Seasoned Technology Executives Join TOTUS Solutions

TOTUS Solutions has named John B. Hanby as SVP of Worldwide Sales, Per Hanssen as VP of System Solutions and Paula Gill as VP of Service Delivery.

Exacq Technologies Recertifies with AMAG Technology

Under the Extended Business Solutions Program, Exacq Technologies and AMAG Technology have integrated.

2013 Training Schedule for Fire-Lite Alarms

For Fire-Lite training, course attendance is at an all-time high, and online training is expected to increase over the next year.

Access Control Products by Saflec Group Available in US and Canada

Saflec Group, from Johannesburg, South Africa, now has its access control products available to the market in North America.

Staggering Death Toll in Connecticut School Shooting

The world of Newtown, Conn. was rattled early Friday morning as an active shooter entered the Sandy Hook Elementary School, gunning down a reported 20 students and 7 adults in what can only be described as a massacre.

Talk-A-Phone Integrates with Rave Mobile Safety’s Industry Leading Campus Safety Suite

Talk-A-Phone and Rave Mobile Safety offer a best-of-breed solution that provides higher education with enhanced emergency communications, improved safety and single point-of-control.

Survey: Security Top of Mind for Consumers Interested in Home Automation

More than 62 percent of online consumers interested in learning more about home automation cited security as their primary purchase motivation, according to new research by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA).

Per Mar Security Services Acquires Orgen Electronics

Per Mar Security Services has acquired Ogren Electronics, Eagle River, Wisconsin. The company was owned and operated by Terra Nova who owned Ogren Electronics.

Power Home Technologies Steps Up for Break-In Victim

After seeing a victim of a break-in on the news, a Power Home Technologies representative reached out to offer an alarm system and service.

Criminals ‘Caught on Camera’ by Mission Police Department Using Firetide

Newly expanded wireless network provides immediate results in high-crime areas and improves response times for police and emergency services.

Holiday Shopping Safety Tips

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – and a prime time for wannabe thieves and burglars to strike as well. When scrambling to fit in your holiday shopping amidst busy days and jam-packed schedules, there are a few important safety tips to keep in mind.

Cyber Security for Smart Grid Industrial Control Systems Will Surpass $600 Million in Market Value by 2020

According to a new report from Pike Research, the market for smart grid ICS cyber security will reach $369 million in 2012 and grow to $608 million by the beginning of the next decade.

Mobile Browsers Susceptible to Dangerous Websites

According to a recent study by Georgia Tech, even cyber-security experts are unable to determine when their smartphone browsers land on potentially dangerous websites.

Breaking News: Ingersoll Rand Will Spin Off Its Commercial And Residential Security Businesses

Ingersoll-Rand plc today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a plan to spin off its commercial and residential security businesses.

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    The increased sophistication of cyber threats pumped by the relentless use of AI and machine learning brings forth record-breaking statistics. Cyberattacks grew 44% YoY in 2024, with a weekly average of 1,673 cyberattacks per organization. While organizations up their security game to help thwart these attacks, a critical question remains: Can employees identify a threat when they come across one? A Confidence Gap survey reveals that 86% of employees feel confident in their ability to identify phishing attempts. But things are not as rosy as they appear; the more significant part of the report finds this confidence misplaced. Read Now

  • Mission 500 Debuts Refreshed Identity Ahead of Security 5K/2K at ISC West

    Mission 500, the security industry’s nonprofit charity dedicated to supporting children in need across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity ahead of ISC West. The charity’s new look includes a modernized logo with refined messaging to reinforce Mission 500’s nearly decade-long commitment to serving the needs of children and families in crisis. Read Now

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    Door hardware and access control continue to be at the forefront of innovation within the security industry, continuously evolving to meet the dynamic needs of commercial spaces. Read Now

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    The evolution of urban environments is being reshaped by the convergence of Internet of Things (IoT) technology and open platform VMS. As cities worldwide grapple with growing populations and increasing operational complexities, these integrated technologies are emerging as powerful tools for creating more livable, efficient, and secure urban spaces. Read Now

New Products

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    Security solutions do not have to be ordinary, let alone unattractive. Having renewed their best-selling speed gates, Cominfo has once again demonstrated their Art of Security philosophy in practice — and confirmed their position as an industry-leading manufacturers of premium speed gates and turnstiles.

  • 4K Video Decoder

    3xLOGIC’s VH-DECODER-4K is perfect for use in organizations of all sizes in diverse vertical sectors such as retail, leisure and hospitality, education and commercial premises.

  • HD2055 Modular Barricade

    Delta Scientific’s electric HD2055 modular shallow foundation barricade is tested to ASTM M50/P1 with negative penetration from the vehicle upon impact. With a shallow foundation of only 24 inches, the HD2055 can be installed without worrying about buried power lines and other below grade obstructions. The modular make-up of the barrier also allows you to cover wider roadways by adding additional modules to the system. The HD2055 boasts an Emergency Fast Operation of 1.5 seconds giving the guard ample time to deploy under a high threat situation.