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5 Reasons for Outsourcing Your SOC

The cyber threat landscape is constantly changing, so now more than ever, it is important for your business to have a technologically advanced Security Operations Centre (SOC).

SEC Awards Three Collegiate Scholarships for 2024-2025

The Security Executive Council has awarded three $2,500 scholarships to students of excellence at its partner academic institutions, which are recognized for their outstanding programs in security, risk, and intelligence.

Building the NaaS Experience: Connect, Innovate, Transform at MEF’s Global Event

MEF’s Global Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) event (GNE) in Dallas, Texas 28-30 October brings together the entire NaaS ecosystem to discuss the vision of a new generation of NaaS and provide a snapshot of the industry for service providers, technology vendors, wholesale providers, retail providers, hyperscalers, system integrators and of course, the end-user enterprise community.

The Importance of Power Generation Utilities

Power generation plants are critical infrastructure for providing electricity to local communities. Generating electric energy requires a vast array of equipment, including massive generators, turbines, boilers and transformers. They also have a large footprint with multiple buildings and worksites, often occupying hundreds of acres.

Sharp as a Hawkeye

The security engineering services team at the University of Iowa recently underwent a process that many institutions of higher education face – integrating innovative technology with its existing security system, specifically with key management solutions. Understandably, they were hesitant at first and ran into challenges. Still, when they identified the correct technology to communicate with their existing ecosystem, the immediate results necessitated expanded adoption.

ZeroEyes and Raptor Technologies Partner to Protect Against Gun-Related Violence with Emergency Alert System

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security Safety Act Designation, and Raptor Technologies, the leading provider of school safety software, today announced their system technology integration partnership to enhance emergency response and school safety. The companies unveiled their first joint customer, Angleton Independent School District (ISD), which has successfully adopted ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection and situational awareness software integrated directly with the Raptor Alert silent panic alert technology systems.

Creating Value for Security Integrators

In recent years, we have seen an influx of security systems integrators getting on the recurring monthly revenue (RMR) bandwagon post-pandemic. During this time, the security industry has experienced a high demand for as-a-service offerings, not only from customers, but on the integration side.

Into the Breach: Why Employees Remain the Achilles Heel

The past half decade has seen culture and flexibility springboard to the top of employees’ priority lists. As a recent survey conducted by job site Monster shows, 26% of U.S. workers would alarmingly rather get a root canal than work in the office five days a week, while 38% stated that they would consider quitting their jobs if they were told that they had to work in the office just one day a week.



Registration Now Open for ISC East 2024

ISC East 2024 opens registration with its premier sponsor Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with the ASIS NYC Chapter. ISC East is the Northeast’s leading security and public safety event and will return to the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City on November 19 (SIA Education@ISC: November 19-21 | Exhibit Hall: November 20-21).

Report: Cargo Theft Soars 49 Percent in First Half of 2024

Freight hubs and major cities across North America are witnessing an alarming surge in cargo theft, with incidents skyrocketing by 49% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year, Overhaul's United States & Canada H1 2024 Cargo Theft Report.

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    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 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.

  • 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.