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First Responders in Idaho Take Advantage of New Drone System

The city of Coeur d'Alene is testing a new system that with launch a drone ahead of first responders.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 09, 2019

New Home Security Products to Keep an Eye Out for at CES 2019

We’ve rounded up some of the top security products being showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas this week.

By Jessica Davis
Jan 09, 2019

Marriott Breach: Unencrypted Passport Numbers, Payment Cards Leaked

Marriott's mega-breach is somehow better, and worse.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 09, 2019

Tennessee Justice Center Gets Security Upgrades

Justice Center in Tennessee is continuing the work to create a more secure facility.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 08, 2019

Weather Apps Under Fire for Collecting, Selling User Data

Several weather apps have been found to harvest and use data from its users.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 08, 2019

Government Shut Down Impacts Airport Security as TSA Call Outs Continue

The government shut down is forcing some TSA agents to call in sick as they continue to go unpaid for the work they do.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 08, 2019

Hacking Back: Revenge is Sweet, But is it Legal?

Before you go ahead hack backing intruders, you should proceed with caution.

By Chris McDaniels
Jan 07, 2019

Michigan Church Incident Leads to More Efficient Security

An incident that resulted in cancelled Sunday services leads to more effective security and advice from local police.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 07, 2019

Marine Corps Air Station Upgrades Security

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar to upgrade security with new airfield perimeter fence.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 07, 2019

Malware Attack Disrupts Newspaper Printing Plants

A malware attack suspected to have originated outside the U.S. prevented the Los Angeles Times and other newspapers across the country from publishing many of their Saturday print editions, according to the Times.

By Jessica Davis
Jan 04, 2019

Featured

Beyond Apps: Access Control for Today’s Residents

The modern resident lives in an app-saturated world. From banking to grocery delivery, fitness tracking to ridesharing, nearly every service demands another download. But when it comes to accessing the place you live, most people do not want to clutter their phone with yet another app, especially if its only purpose is to open a door. Read Now
- Access Control
Survey: 48 Percent of Worshippers Feel Less Safe Attending In-Person Services

Almost half (48%) of those who attend religious services say they feel less safe attending in-person due to rising acts of violence at places of worship. In fact, 39% report these safety concerns have led them to change how often they attend in-person services, according to new research from Verkada conducted online by The Harris Poll among 1,123 U.S. adults who attend a religious service or event at least once a month. Read Now
- Facility Security
AI Used as Part of Sophisticated Espionage Campaign

A cybersecurity inflection point has been reached in which AI models has become genuinely useful in cybersecurity operation. But to no surprise, they can used for both good works and ill will. Systemic evaluations show cyber capabilities double in six months, and they have been tracking real-world cyberattacks showing how malicious actors were using AI capabilities. These capabilities were predicted and are expected to evolve, but what stood out for researchers was how quickly they have done so, at scale. Read Now
- Artificial Intelligence
Why the Future of Video Security Is Happening Outside the Cloud

For years, the cloud has captivated the physical security industry. And for good reasons. Remote access, elastic scalability and simplified maintenance reshaped how we think about deploying and managing systems. Read Now
- Video Surveillance
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
- Artificial Intelligence

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