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SES Launches Dedicated Retail Organization

Securitas Electronic Security Inc. (SES) has established a new organization dedicated to meeting the needs of retail businesses across North America.

SBrinqa Accelerates Adoption of Risk-based Cybersecurity with First Institutional Investment of $110M

Brinqa Accelerates Adoption of Risk-based Cybersecurity with First Institutional Investment of $110M

Brinqa™ is a global leader in Cyber Risk Management. The company’s applications leverage the industry's only Knowledge Graph for cybersecurity – The Cyber Risk Graph.

SALTO Unveils Newly Redesigned Website

SALTO Systems, a leading manufacturer of electronic smart access solutions, has launched a newly-redesigned website that offers detailed product information, enhanced industry vertical focus, and covers the latest technology and electronic advances for SALTO platforms, technology, and services.



Paxton Takes Net2 Training to the Pro Level

Paxton is happy to announce the introduction of the new Net2 Pro training this week. Easily accessible via our website, this virtual course enables installers to get the most from Net2 with free Net2 Pro training.

DHS Announces New Efforts to Support the TSA Workforce

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced new efforts to support the Transportation Security Administration (

Advanced Facial Recognition Brings Security, Simplicity to Healthcare’s Most Complex Workflows

Imprivata®, together with technology partners Aware and IDEMIA, has introduced an innovative mobile facial recognition solution, taking advanced security technology and enhancing and simplifying it for application to unique healthcare requirements.

CBP Seize 24 tons of Narcotics in Second Quarter in Fiscal 2021

Air and Marine Operations (AMO) National Air Security Operations Center, P-3 Long Range Tracker and Airborne Early Warning crews partnered with federal authorities to disrupt smuggling of 24 tons of narcotics.

Minerva Prevents an XtremeRat Attack

One of Minvera Labs’ clients, a midsize critical infrastructure organization, was almost disabled or worse, because of an innocent mistake made by one of their employees.

Unification is the Cure

In the past, the Lee Health security department installed many different analog video and access control systems to secure each site. Over time, the technology began aging and failing.

Tapping into Touch-free Digital

Tapping into Touch-free Digital

As the world glimpses a return to more “normal” life, one change seems likely to endure: the preference for touch-free digital experiences.

Low Altitude, High Risk

Low Altitude, High Risk

Drones present a significant risk to aircraft during takeoffs and landings – low altitude maneuvering – according to an October study from the Canada National Research Council’s Aerospace Research Center.

A Tragic Turn of Events

No doubt that 2020 will have proven to be one of the oddest years, perhaps in our lifetime. COVID-19 has forced all of us to rethink how to successfully do our jobs. By all counts, the rebound into 2021 have shown good results, except for domestic terrorism.

Always Surrounded

Not long ago, artificial intelligence was viewed as science fiction. Today, it routinely makes our lives more secure and convenient. AI surrounds us in our everyday lives.

It is Already Here

It is Already Here

Today’s video surveillance systems can do so much more than capture footage of a given location. With new AI-based analytics, cameras can identify license plates, help manage occupancy and provide operational and retail intelligence.

The Power to Predict

The Power to Predict

Imagine when you know what’s next. You can respond before potential situations occur and anticipate business opportunities that create new revenue streams or reduce operational costs.

Possible Walmart Mass Shooting Thwarted in Texas; Suspect Arrested

Possible Walmart Mass Shooting Thwarted in Texas; Suspect Arrested

A Texas man has been arrested and charged with a felony after authorities say that he was planning a mass shooting at a Walmart. Law enforcement in Kerr County, TX, were able to intercept the man’s plans before any violence took place, according to the sheriff’s office.

Connected Doesn’t Mean Protected

Connectivity is more than just a buzzword to those who design and install security, communications, fire alarm and other electronic systems.

Let’s Integrate

The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic downturn have prompted an increase in physical security threats across the country.

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