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EPA Emphasizes Need for Cybersecurity Resilience of Public Water Systems

EPA Emphasizes Need for Cybersecurity Resilience of Public Water Systems

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a memorandum stressing the need for states to assess cybersecurity risk at drinking water systems to protect our public drinking water.

Paxton Appoints New Area Managers to U.S. Sales Team

Paxton has made an exciting update to their US sales team structure to provide a laser focused approach across the United States.

Where Compliance Falls Short: Taking a Proactive Approach to Risk in the Healthcare Industry

Changes to our digital spaces in recent years have led to an increase in IT risk—especially in the healthcare space. With more digitization comes an increased number of risks. Nearly 85% of healthcare data breaches reported to the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in 2022 were attributed to hacking and IT incidents, according to data from the HHS. With more determined threat actors wanting to exploit patient data, a proactive approach to seeing, understanding and acting on risk is vital to improving the effectiveness of security.



Cozaint Partners With Security Guard Company WGS Group to Deliver BOBBY Surveillance Kiosks to Clients

Cozaint Corp. has been selected by WGS Group, Inc., a security guard services company with headquarters in Las Vegas, NV, and servicing California, Texas, Florida, and other states, to deliver the BOBBY physical security kiosk system to their customers.

Allied Universal Names Tom Rulon VP of Business Development for Event Services Division

Allied Universal® today announced the appointment of Tom Rulon as vice president, business development -- Event Services.

New Report Reveals Healthcare Workers’ Greatest Safety Concerns

New Report Reveals Healthcare Workers’ Greatest Safety Concerns

Motorola Solutions released the results of its Healthcare Worker Safety Report after surveying 500 respondents, including doctors, nurses, technicians and administrators between December 2022 and January 2023.

Loy And McFall Will Be Recognized With The Highest Individual Awards Presented AtThe Advance, SIA's Annual Membership Meeting

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Kim Loy and Brendan McFall as the 2023 recipients of the SIA Chair’s Award, an award presented annually and selected by SIA’s Board of Directors chair recognizing SIA members’ diligent efforts in furthering the association’s mission and commitment to its future.

Wireless Growth Continues - Access control revolves around affordability, faster and easier installs and labor efficiency.

Wireless Growth Continues

After 20 years on the market, it is safe to say that wireless electronic access control (EAC) has hit the mainstream. In 2022, wireless solutions dominated the major projects involving digital access solutions, and the trend appears to be growing as organizations ramp up plans for 2023. The primary drivers revolve around wireless EAC’s affordability, faster and easier installation, greater scalability, labor efficiency, and compatibility with wired solutions.

Milestone Systems Keeps Pace with New CTO

Milestone Systems announces that effective today, Rahul Yadav joins the company from TV 2, the Danish commercial public service broadcaster.

Maximizing Your Security Budget This Year

Maximizing Your Security Budget This Year

With inflation rising and rumors of a recession haunting boardrooms all over the country, smaller security budgets are expected to be a reality for businesses in 2023. As a result, companies will tighten their belts to adjust to the changing economic landscape.

Hanwha Techwin Rebrands as Hanwha Vision with a Focus on Next-generation Vision Solutions

Hanwha Techwin Rebrands as Hanwha Vision with a Focus on Next-generation Vision Solutions

Hanwha Techwin has changed its name to Hanwha Vision, as the company expands its offerings as a global vision solutions provider committed to fully supporting the changing needs of customers and partners.

Safeguarding your Facility

Safeguarding your Facility

When assessing whether turnstiles are appropriate for your facility, ask this first question: What are you trying to achieve?

Report: Sensitive Data Sharing Increases 60 Percent Over the Past Year

Report: Sensitive Data Sharing Increases 60 Percent Over the Past Year

Concentric AI, a vendor of intelligent AI-based solutions for autonomous data security posture management (DSPM), recently announced the availability of its 2022 Data Risk Report, which highlights a continued rise in oversharing of business-critical and sensitive documents. The report revealed the number of overshared files rose 60 percent in 2022 compared to 2021, highlighting the significant impact of hybrid remote work, cloud migration and information sprawl across on-premises and cloud data, as well as email and messaging environments, on data security

Genetec and Axis Communications Transform Physical Access Control

Genetec Inc. has announced a new collaboration with Axis Communications that will see the introduction of Axis Powered by Genetec, the industry’s first enterprise-level access control offering that combines Genetec access control software with Axis network door controllers in a single easy-to-deploy all-in-one offering.

Paxton Introduces New Rewards Program to Installers

Paxton Access has launched their new customer loyalty program - Paxton Rewards. This is the first ever opportunity for installers in the United States to earn rewards by participating in training, installing Paxton solutions, and completing activities or achievements.

Armory STL Chooses Metrasens to Enhance Guest Safety Screening

Advanced detection technology helps provide a safe environment at the Iconic Venue

IPTECHVIEW Presents Updated VSaaS at ISC West

IPTECHVIEW will be joining MOBOTIX at ISC West at booth #23005 to see the latest update to our cloud video surveillance and remote camera management system - SURVEILLANCE V. 1.8, developed in partnership with strategic technology partner MOBOTIX.

Irisity Strengthens Management with Recruitment of Keven Marier as CEO

Irisity AB has announced that after an extensive search for the right candidate, its board of directors has appointed Keven Marier as chief executive officer. Starting date will be as soon as possible, in dialogue between Irisity and his current employer.

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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

  • Leveraging IoT and Open Platform VMS for a Connected Future

    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

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New Products

  • FEP GameChanger

    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction.

  • 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.

  • 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.”