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Little Elm Officer Shot and Killed During Standoff

Little Elm Officer Shot and Killed During Standoff

An officer in Little Elm, Texas was killed in a standoff with a gunman.

SDC Growth Spurs Key Hires for 2017 to Meet Market Demand

Here’s a little more detail about SDC’s new hires.

Morse Watchmans' KeyWatcher System Helps Secure World's Tallest Suspension Bridge in Istanbul

Bridge Safety and Security Bolstered with Key Management System

MLK Day Turns Violent After Shootings in Separate Cities

MLK Day Turns Violent After Shootings in Separate Cities

Houston and Miami saw a violent close to Martian Luther King Jr. Day when gunfire erupted injuring 12 people in all.

Hikvision Supports School Security and Success for Students with Disabilities

Hikvision provided cameras used for instruction and security at Kids World in Utah

5 Killed in Mexican Club Shooting

5 Killed in Mexican Nightclub Shooting

4 people were killed in the gunfire and 1 was killed in the stampede as people attempted to leave the nightclub.

6 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Security Guard

6 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Security Guard

Essential questions you must ask a private security company to ensure that you have picked a right team for your property and workplace.

Trump Choses Rudy Giuliani to Meet with Companies on Cybersecurity

Trump Picks Rudy Giuliani to Meet with Companies on Cybersecurity

President-Elect chooses Rudy Giuliani to hold private industry meetings on cybersecurity.



New Orleans Plans to Boost Security on Bourbon Street

New Orleans Plans to Boost Security on Bourbon Street

Following two shooting incidents that killed one and injured nine more, the city is planning new security measures on Bourbon Street.

Pivot3 Expands Investment in Canadian Market with Two Industry Veterans

Hyperconverged infrastructure technology leader hires two seasoned industry professionals with deep experience in the region.

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  • Survey: CISOs Increasing Budgets for Crisis Simulations in 2025

    Today, Cyber Performance Center, Hack The Box, released new data showcasing the perspectives of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) towards cyber preparedness in 2025. In the aftermath of 2024’s high-profile cybersecurity incidents, including NHS, CrowdStrike, TfL, 23andMe, and Cencora, CISOs are reassessing their organization’s readiness to manage a potential “chaos” of a full-scale cyber crisis. Read Now

  • Human Risk Management: A Silver Bullet for Effective Security Awareness Training

    You would think in a world where cybersecurity breaches are frequently in the news, that it wouldn’t require much to convince CEOs and C-suite leaders of the value and importance of security awareness training (SAT). Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Read Now

  • Windsor Port Authority Strengthens U.S.-Canada Border Waterway Safety, Security

    Windsor Port Authority, one of just 17 national ports created by the 1999 Canada Marine Act, has enhanced waterway safety and security across its jurisdiction on the U.S.-Canada border with state-of-the-art cameras from Axis Communications. These cameras, combined with radar solutions from Accipiter Radar Technologies Inc., provide the port with the visibility needed to prevent collisions, better detect illegal activity, and save lives along the river. Read Now

  • Survey: 84 Percent of Healthcare Organizations Spotted Cyberattack in Last 12 Months

    Netwrix, a vendor specializing in cybersecurity solutions focused on data and identity threats, surveyed 1,309 IT and security professionals globally and recently released findings for the healthcare sector based on the data collected. It reveals that 84% of organizations in the healthcare sector spotted a cyberattack on their infrastructure within the last 12 months. Phishing was the most common type of incident experienced on premises, similar to other industries. Read Now

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  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.” 3

  • 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. 3

  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening. 3