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Breaking News: Man Killed After Opening Gunfire Near Texas A&M

Three people were killed in a Monday shooting near the Texas A&M University campus, officials said.

NICE Integrated Security Solutions Implemented at Lima Metro

Lima’s electric train authority, Autoridad Autónoma Tren Electrico (AATE), has implemented NICE’s integrated security solutions at Lima Metro, the new mass transit system for Lima, Peru, which is the fifth largest city in Latin America.

Trimble Adds RFID Capabilities to its Asset and Tool Management System

Trimble has introducted a new version of its Trimble® AllTrak™ Asset and Tool Management System that includes an RFID scanner for its Trimble Nomad® outdoor rugged handheld computer running the Microsoft® Windows Mobile operating system.

Bosch Cameras Help to Make Twin Sails Bridge Shipshape

Six video surveillance cameras from Bosch Security Systems, Inc. have been installed on the newly constructed Twin Sails Bridge in the town of Poole on the south coast of England. The cameras help to monitor all traffic and pedestrians making the crossing as well as vessels passing beneath the bridge.

Milestone Systems Expands Development of Integration With Optex

Milestone Systems and Optex, Inc. are expanding integration development with dedicated support of IP sensors and detectors for Milestone XProtect video management software (VMS).

Security Professionals' Salaries Up 2 Percent in 2012

The median compensation for security professionals in the United States increased 2 percent from 2011 to $102,000, while the average annual compensation increased 14 percent to $121,000, according to the 2012 ASIS International U.S. Security Salary Survey.

Anti-Spam Tools Fall Short as Enterprises Hit Hard by Phishing Attacks

Enterprise users receive unfiltered phishing messages nearly every day of the week, and most of them are not properly trained to recognize or safely react to them, according to new survey data released today by PhishMe.

Survey Finds Majority of Businesses Risk Sensitive Data in Cloud

Thales, leader in information systems and communications security announces that eighty-two percent of organizations already transfer, or plan to transfer, sensitive or confidential data into the cloud environment according to Encryption in the Cloud, a global study of 4,000 business and IT managers conducted by the Ponemon Institute and commissioned by Thales.



Fire-Lite Alarms Keeps Baseball Safe in New Hampshire

Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell has hit a home run for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Toronto Blue Jays' Double-A affiliate team, through the replacement of its stadium's old, damaged fire system with a new Fire-Lite Alarms addressable fire system offering more robust surge protection.

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    Door hardware and access control continue to be at the forefront of innovation within the security industry, continuously evolving to meet the dynamic needs of commercial spaces. Read Now

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New Products

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • ComNet CNGE6FX2TX4PoE

    The ComNet cost-efficient CNGE6FX2TX4PoE is a six-port switch that offers four Gbps TX ports that support the IEEE802.3at standard and provide up to 30 watts of PoE to PDs. It also has a dedicated FX/TX combination port as well as a single FX SFP to act as an additional port or an uplink port, giving the user additional options in managing network traffic. The CNGE6FX2TX4PoE is designed for use in unconditioned environments and typically used in perimeter surveillance.