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Distributed Storage Done Right

Scalable system architectures have been the source of many debates within the security industry.

Tackling Theft

In a challenging, ever-changing retail environment, it’s more important than ever for retailers to find innovative solutions to tackle enormous margin-eaters, like theft, in order to create operational efficiencies and protect their bottom line.

Using Similar Strategies as Public Health Could Improve Cyber Security

In a new paper by a team of economists and public health researchers, maintaining good “cyber hygiene” and improving overall cyber security can be achieved by mimicking public health strategies.



Brivo and SALTO Systems Launch Business Partnership

The combined solution of Brivo and SALTO offers an unprecedented level of power, flexibility and affordability.

Vietnam is the Fastest Growing Video Surveillance Market in Southeast Asia

In its first edition report on the South East Asia video surveillance market, IMS Research forecasts that the Vietnam is fastest growing market between 2010 and 2015, at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 22.3 percent.

Milestone Helps Secure Movianto's Logistics Hub

Movianto expands its IP video surveillance solution, which monitors its headquarters (240,000 square feet), with license plate analytics to track vehicle traffic.

Avigilon Announces Integration with S2 NetBox

With the integration of Avigilon and S2 NetBox, customers gain through one robust interface for appliance-based smart card management and high-definition video surveillance.

Online Technical Training Added to Arecont Vision University

Arecont Vision will now provide an online portal for reseller partner education, responding to the demand for the company’s popular Channel Partner Certification Programs (CPCP).

Safety Tips to Prevent Holiday Fires

With the colder weather upon us, more and more families are lighting fires to keep warm throughout this winter season. An out-of-control fire can quickly put a damper on the most wonderful time of the year, however, so there are some critical safety tips to keep in mind when heating your home for the holidays.

B.I.G.’s Guard Booths Designed to Withstand Explosions' Blast Waves Protect Against Terror Threats

Designed and manufactured by B.I.G. Enterprises (www.bigbooth.com), the all new “Stainless Bullet” secure guard booth model addresses the challenge of bullet resistant construction to provide safety for guards as well as a welcoming interface for visitors.

Aggressive Cyber Threats Prompt Billions in Security Spending

Recent findings from ABI Research show that global spending on financial critical infrastructure security will total $17.14 billion by the end of 2017.

The WEDGE - Custom Guard Shelter Design Eradicates Cookie-Cutter Security Solutions

B.I.G. Enterprises, Inc. announces a new guard booth design called ‘The Wedge.’ Its attractive exterior conceals a battery of high-tech security and traffic control equipment options.

Keep Your IP Announces Partnership with Industry Leader COPS Monitoring

Irvine California based Keep Your IP has announced a major reseller agreement with COPS Monitoring, one of the country's largest wholesale monitoring companies.

Energy-Efficient Guard Shelter Solutions: Shelters and Guard Booths from B.I.G. Enterprises Meet New Stringent State Requirements

When a major university needed truly custom, energy-compliant guard booths, they recently turned to B.I.G. Enterprises.

Survey Reveals US Retail Industry Lost Billions to Theft in 2011

The National Retail Security Survey shows that the U.S. retail industry lost more than $35 billion to theft in 2011. The survey also analyzes key loss prevention trends for retailers leading into the holiday season.

HID Global and Dell Combine Technologies to Deliver Solutions in the Healthcare Industry

HID Global incorporates OMNIKEY Readers into Dell’s Mobile Clinical Computing Solution, bringing mobility and security while targeting a 25% increase in hospital productivity.

Samsung and Pivot3 Collaborate to Offer Turnkey Video Surveillance Solution

The partnership between the two companies will deliver innovation and reliability to security market.

Gardner Energy Addresses Security Concern with VideoIQ

After having several incidents of vandalism and theft, Gardner Energy decided to upgrade their security with VideoIQ.

Featured

  • UL Solutions Launches Artificial Intelligence Safety Certification Services

    UL Solutions Inc., a global leader in safety science, today announced the launch of artificial intelligence (AI) safety certification services, enabling comprehensive assessments for evaluating the safety of AI-powered products. Read Now

  • ESA Announces Initiative to Introduce the SECURE Act in State Legislatures

    The Electronic Security Association (ESA), the national voice for the electronic security and life safety industry, has announced plans to introduce the SECURE Act in state legislatures across the country beginning in 2025. The proposal, known as Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures, provides a clear framework that allows candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds for professional security services. Read Now

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  • Ransomware Attacks Rise for the First Time in Six Months

    Ransomware attacks have risen for the first time in six months, increasing by 28% month-on-month to 421 attacks. While overall attack volume remained below 500, the uptick may signal a renewed escalation heading into the year’s most active period for cyber criminals. Read Now

  • 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

New Products

  • 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.

  • EasyGate SPT and SPD

    EasyGate SPT SPD

    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.

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure.