Residential Security


How to Keep Your Home Burglar-Free

How to Keep Your Home Burglar-Free

Are you sure your home is safe enough?

  • Oct 22, 2015
Security was increased for 2015 Zombicon

Security was increased for 2015 Zombicon

One person was killed while others were sent to the hospital after a shooting during the event in Fort Meyers, Florida.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Oct 21, 2015
A Guide to bullet proof vests for the security industry

A Guide to Bullet Proof Vests for the Security Industry

Those in the private security sector might want to look to vests in order to stay protected.

  • By Chris Taylor
  • Oct 19, 2015
ASIS Supports Chula Vista Body Camera Program

ASIS Supports Chula Vista Body Camera Program

Local security professionals are in support of the Chula Vista Police Department’s program.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Oct 15, 2015
Elderly Patient Dies after Altercation with Security Guards at Hospital

Elderly Patient Dies after Altercation with Security Guards at Hospital

The patient suffered a broken neck during a scuffle with security guards at a D.C. Hospital.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Oct 07, 2015
San Antonio Security Guard Shoots and Kills Suspected Car Thief

San Antonio Security Guard Shoots and Kills Suspected Car Thief

The suspect tried to run the guard over with a stolen car.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Sep 23, 2015
Muslim Boy Builds Clock, Gets Mistaken for Building Bomb

Muslim Boy Builds Clock, Gets Mistaken for Building Bomb

Ahmed Mohamed was detained after his teacher notified authorities.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Sep 16, 2015
The Changing Role of Security in High-end Residential Communities

The Changing Role of Security in High-end Residential Communities

Number one concern is safety and security balanced with a welcoming, friendly environment for residents, families and visitors.

  • By Christopher Hansen
  • Sep 10, 2015


Z-Wave Alliance Welcomes Lowe's as it Expands its Smart Home Retail Presence

Membership with Iris by Lowe's smart home solution.

  • Sep 08, 2015

Monitronics Receives 4th Consecutive Consumer's Choice Award

Award based on customer service reviews and recommendations among alarm system companies.

  • Sep 03, 2015
Self-install with professional monitoring

One Touch Alarm

All too often, the emphasis and focus in the security industry is on new products, new applications or new technologies.

  • By Bart Didden
  • Sep 01, 2015
Hackers Working at Top Speed to Gain Entry into Your Car and Home

Hackers Working at Top Speed to Gain Entry into Your Car and Home

Small $30 device - Rolljam - enables entry into two of your most private places.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Aug 10, 2015

Protection 1 Celebrates Third Annual Day of Community Service

Protection 1 Team Members Volunteered at Local Organizations across the Country for “All for 1 Day."

  • Aug 04, 2015
Securing Your Car

Securing Your Car

Chances are, when you picked a parking place this morning, you weren’t thinking about security in that facility.

  • By Mary Wilbur
  • Aug 01, 2015
Why Families Prefer Prevention over Reaction When it Comes to Home Security

Why Families Prefer Prevention over Reaction When it Comes to Home Security

Protection matters, but it has to start beyond the front door.

  • By Alexei Erchak
  • Jul 27, 2015

Your Home Just Got a Whole Lot Smarter

SwannOne now available for complete control of security, temperature, lighting and more from the palm of your hand, anywhere in the world.

  • Jul 23, 2015

FIBARO Products Now Integrate with HomeSeer Home Control Systems

The complete line of products includes HS3 software and works with HSTouch mobile apps for home control from any location.

  • Jul 22, 2015

Tyco Security Products Partners with ADT

Interactive platform leverages Tyco SP’s optimized intrusion technology in the U.K. & South Africa.

  • Jul 21, 2015
2 Security Officers Shot, 1 Dead in Maryland Overnight

2 Security Officers Shot 1 Dead in Maryland Overnight

The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. in Capitol Heights, Md.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jul 17, 2015

Icontrol Networks Awarded Additional Patents Related to Smart Home Video Systems

Patents reflect leadership in connected home video monitoring and management.

  • Jul 16, 2015

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  • The Stage is Set

    The security industry spans the entire globe, with manufacturers, developers and suppliers on every continent (well, almost—sorry, Antarctica). That means when regulations pop up in one area, they often have a ripple effect that impacts the entire supply chain. Recent data privacy regulations like GDPR in Europe and CPRA in California made waves when they first went into effect, forcing businesses to change the way they approach data collection and storage to continue operating in those markets. Even highly specific regulations like the U.S.’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) can have international reverberations – and this growing volume of legislation has continued to affect global supply chains in a variety of different ways. Read Now

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  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area. 3

  • 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. 3