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Ocularis Enables Seamless Integration between Atlanta Public Schools and Police Department

Heightened situational awareness provides enhanced public safety and security.

Chris Meiter to Lead Salient Systems as President

Will provide leadership to continue to position company in the forefront of the physical security industry.

ASIS 2014 Mobile App Available

The ASIS 2014 mobile app is a native application for iPad, smartphones (iPhone and Android), and a hybrid web-based app for Blackberry. A web-based version is available for other web-enabled devices.

ASIS to Pilot Two New Certificate Programs at ASIS 2014

Two certificate programs, Critical Thinking Skills for Security Solutions and Developing and Implementing an Insider Threat Program, join the slate of high-quality pre-Seminar programing taking place the days before ASIS 2014 opens.

Free Career Coaching and Resumes Reviews in Career Pavilion

Security practitioners and job seekers will get answers to their career-related questions and challenges—and learn how to best position themselves on the job at the 3rd annual Career Pavilion, September 29-October 2. Sponsored by University of Phoenix, the Pavilion will feature free career coaching and resume reviews, professional development sessions, and career services. Open to all registered attendees.

Where Does Traditional Security Begin and Logical Security End?

The mass migration of everyday objects becoming interconnected, or the “Internet of Things (IoT)” as the industry has coined it, exemplifies the merger between traditional and logical security. With the IoT, we must ask ourselves where traditional security begins and logical security ends. From security cameras to cars to medical devices and now even home appliances like refrigerators, what, if anything, can be identified as only traditional or logical security anymore.

Investigation into Pacific Gas & Electric’s Security Shows Weaknesses

Investigation into Pacific Gas & Electric’s Security Shows Weaknesses

A local NBC affiliate in the Bay Area looked into the security of a utility company that was attacked a year ago.

An Educational Look at ASIS 2014

Before every event I attend, it seems I’m always at a loss for words. You see, I don’t like knowing what’s going to happen; I just like going and absorbing things as they come.



Canon USA Introduces Ten New Feature-packed Megapixel Network Cameras

New cameras include multiple form factors with wide range of features and benefits to meet various security and surveillance applications.

Secret Service Reviews White House Security after Intruder Enters Mansion

Secret Service Reviews White House Security after Intruder Enters Mansion

A military vet who served three tours in Iraq jumped the White House fence and entered the front door

iPhone PIN Code Hack Using Thermal Imaging

iPhone PIN Code Hack Using Thermal Imaging

If thermal image taken right after someone touched keypad, researchers able to guess the correct PIN 80% of the time.

Video Insight Adds Access Control to Its Enterprise VMS at No Extra Charge

Latest version of VI Monitor v6 includes MonitorCastEDU, an access control product designed specifically for multi-campus education market.

Security Industry Grows in Kenya after Westgate Attack

Security Industry Grows in Kenya after Westgate Attack

The attack on the Westgate shopping mall has led to boosted business in the private security industry.

Apple Can’t Unlock your iPhone for the Police, even with a Search Warrant

Apple Can’t Unlock Your iPhone for the Police, Even With a Search Warrant

The company says it has made it impossible in order to deflect allegations of collecting user information.

HID Global Achieves Four-star Austin Energy Green Building Rating

Facility’s AEGB rating follows recent LEED Platinum certification and recognition as one of Austin’s best new buildings, and required HID Global to meet even more stringent sustainability guidelines.

HID Global Ireland Receives Environmental Management System Certification

The first HID Global site in Europe to achieve ISO14001 certification and follows earlier accomplishment at company’s Malaysia operation, further reinforcing company’s commitment to reducing its daily environmental impact around the world.

Xentry Systems Integration and Ascom Partner

Partnership streamlines mission critical healthcare communications for customers.

MOBOTIX Corp Prevails In Patent Dispute

USPTO cancels patent.

IDSecurityOnline.com Ranks #214 on the 2014 Inc. 500 List

Named as the 4th fastest growing security company in the United States.

Hikvision Ensures "Fun Safe Philly Summer" for City of Philadelphia

Program connects youth and their families to free and low-cost summer activities.

Hikvision and Earthworks Farm Support a Healthy Community

Team of volunteers used organic farming as framework to support youth in the community in academic, vocational and leadership development.

Fluidmesh Solutions Make a Splash at Magic Waters Waterpark

The objective: to create an additional network throughout the park as a back up to aging fiber network.

BCDVideo Releases 84TB 2U Video Recording Server

Allows system to manage up to 73TB of RAID 5 useable internal video storage.

AMAG Technology Releases SymmetryWEB

Manage alarms, card holders and visitors from a web interface.

Just How Safe and Secure are Inflight Meals

Just How Safe and Secure are Inflight Meals

Recent report raises questions about airline food safety and security.

Not All Universities are the Same

I’ve seen a lot of higher education campuses in my travels, and until late July, all of them have been beautiful, pastoral settings with buildings over acres of land. However, it was my pleasure and surprise to visit Pace University in downtown New York City.

FBI Facial Recognition System Completed

FBI Facial Recognition System Completed

After three years of development, system allows agents to search photographs to identify criminals.

Highlighting the Hotsheet: 2nd Quarter Cargo Theft Update

Highlighting the Hotsheet: 2nd Quarter Cargo Theft Update

DHS identified transportation systems as one of 16 critical infrastructures to nation's supply chain and cargo theft as a constant threat to stability.

Napco Security Systems Delivers First Control4-certified Alarm Panel Line

Enables dealers to quickly and easily integrate security within projects and offer protection of homes and businesses.

ONVIF Grows with Members on Six Continents

Membership grows significantly.

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