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JFK Airport Perimeter Breached by Kayakers

JFK Airport Perimeter Breached by Kayakers

After millions of dollars spent on perimeter security, no alarm sounded and two men were found.

Mystic Aquarium Ups Their Security with Keri Systems

Because it is a public facility that houses a significant and valuable marine life population, Mystic Aquarium was in need of more sophisticated control of access than traditional methods.

EU Google, Microsoft and Yahoo Meet on

EU, Google, Microsoft and Yahoo Meet on 'Right to be Forgotten'

Questions still remain about the implementation and effectiveness of this rule.

Viscount Awarded New Contracts for US Department of Homeland Security

Company secures U.S. Federal Government facilities in Missouri and Massachusetts.

FST Biometrics Receives Lenel Factory Certification Under Lenel's OpenAccess Alliance Program

FST Biometrics' In Motion Identification (IMID) software interfaces with the Lenel OnGuard access control security system.

The Ultimate Cybersecurity Fix

The Ultimate Cybersecurity Fix

Typewriter sales in German economy boom as tool to thwart cyber spying.

S2 Security Strengthens Channel Partner Support

Expanded S2 Channel Partner Program to accelerate partner business growth.

PPM Certifies Its Incident Management Integration

Now a member of AMAG Technology's Symmetry Extended Business Solutions (EBS) Program.



Kwikset Kevo’s Latest Upgrade Introduces Free Unlimited Guest eKeys

Home access management becomes even more convenient for current and future Kevo owners; gives guests 24-hour access to the home, and sets day and time constraints.

OnSSI Receives Lenel Factory Certification Under OpenAccess Alliance Program

OnSSI’s Ocularis v3.8 approved for use with Lenel’s OnGuard Access Control Security System.

Home Security Systems Can Be Used to Spy on You

Home Security Systems Can Be Used to Spy on You

Cybersecurity researcher exploits home security for the sake of safety.

Help TSA Fix Airport Security Lines

Help TSA Fix Airport Security Lines

Someone could take home a $15,000 award just for helping to solve the traveler traffic issue at airports.

SecureNet Simplifies Payment Integration with Launch of Single Stack of APIs

Enhancements give developers access to a single stack of development-language-agnostic APIs for both card-present and card-not-present transactions, allowing for easier integration across all channels.

Mission 500 Partners with ESA Gives Back at ESX 2014 in Nashville

Over $10,000 was raised for children in need.

StubHub the Victim of Cyber Fraud

StubHub the Victim of Cyber Fraud

Authorities to announce the who they arrested and the number people victimized.

G4S Technology Awarded Contract to Upgrade Airport

$1.8 million dollar contract awarded to upgrade Killeen-Fort Hood airport.

Panopticon Captures Every Movement in 3D

Panopticon Captures Every Movement in 3D

Huge sphere of video cameras track movements of people and objects in the center of the dome.

White Flags Fly from Brooklyn Bridge in Security Breach

White Flags Fly from Brooklyn Bridge in Security Breach

The American flags that sit atop the bridge were replaced by white flags.

Protect Critical Infrastructure With Advanced Identity Management Solutions

Protect Critical Infrastructure With Advanced Identity Management Solutions

Huge component in protecting critical infrastructure from being high-risk terrorist targets is by properly managing the identities of those getting into and out of secured zones.

Surge in Credit Card Knives at Airports

Almost 500 knives that fold into the shape of a credit card have been confiscated by TSA.

Olathe Kansas Schools Upgrade Classroom Security with Multiple Schlage Products

As the second largest school district in Kansas, with an enrollment of more than 29,000 students, safety is top priority.

HID Global Debuts Latest RFID Transponder Using 8KB FRAM Technology for Memory Intensive Application

Endures billions of read-write cycles with fast memory access.

Verizon to Offer Rewards with Tracking Consent

Verizon to Offer Rewards with Tracking Consent

Mobile provider will offer rewards, with a catch.

HID Global Provides Credential Management System for PIV-I Managed Service Offered by Eid Passport

U.S. Navy recently awarded Eid Passport, Inc. a contract to provide credentialing support for the Navy Commercial Access Control System (NCACS) for PIV-I credentials to its contractors, vendors, suppliers and service providers who seek entry to naval facilities.

Hackers Passwords Exposed

Hackers Passwords Exposed

Search engine offers way to look up login credentials from over 100 hacks, but what's the catch?

IndigoVision Helps Birmingham Airport Increase Operational Efficiency

Achieves return on investment in only 9 months.

New York Reveals Bitcoin License Rules

New York Reveals Bitcoin License Rules

State’s department of financial services unveiled a set of draft rules for “BitLicenses,” which apply for all virtual currencies.

Training in Session for Texas Educators to Become School Marshals

Training in Session for Texas Educators to Become School Marshals

Are some Texas ISDs taking the meaning of "school security" too far?

Bing to Offer Europeans the Right to be Forgotten

Bing to Offer Europeans the Right to be Forgotten

Microsoft will follow in Google’s footsteps and allow users to block search results for their name.

Another Malaysian Airlines Plane is Down

Another Malaysian Airlines Plane is Down

BUK is the suspected culprit behind this plane crash over the Ukraine-Russia border.

Featured

  • AI to Help Resolve Non-Emergency Calls Across Utah and Decrease 911 Caller Wait Times

    The Utah Communications Authority (UCA), which oversees the state’s next generation 911 technology services, recently announced that public safety answering points (PSAPs) throughout the state plan to implement Motorola Solutions’ Virtual Response technology to automate the receipt and resolution of 10-digit non-emergency line calls in Utah with the help of AI. Read Now

  • Report: 2025 Video Surveillance Market Set to Grow After Small Decline in 2024

    Novaira Insights has unveiled its latest report, “World Market for Video Surveillance Hardware and Software – 2025 Edition.” The research indicates that the global market for video surveillance hardware and software experienced a slight decline of 0.3% in 2024. This performance fell short of previous forecasts, primarily due to a significant decrease of 7.8% in the Chinese market. Conversely, the rest of the world saw a growth of 4.9%. The global market for video surveillance equipment was estimated to be worth $25.0 billion in 2024. Read Now

  • Report Reveals Local Governments Face Surge in Ransomware Attacks with Minimal Resources

    KnowBe4, the cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, recently released new research highlighting the critical cybersecurity challenges facing state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments. The report details how government organizations have become prime targets for cybercriminals while simultaneously facing severe resource constraints. Read Now

  • Video Surveillance Trends to Watch

    With more organizations adding newer capabilities to their surveillance systems, it’s always important to remember the “basics” of system configuration and deployment, as well as the topline benefits of continually emerging technologies like AI and the cloud. Read Now

  • New Report Reveals Top Trends Transforming Access Controller Technology

    Mercury Security, a provider in access control hardware and open platform solutions, has published its Trends in Access Controllers Report, based on a survey of over 450 security professionals across North America and Europe. The findings highlight the controller’s vital role in a physical access control system (PACS), where the device not only enforces access policies but also connects with readers to verify user credentials—ranging from ID badges to biometrics and mobile identities. With 72% of respondents identifying the controller as a critical or important factor in PACS design, the report underscores how the choice of controller platform has become a strategic decision for today’s security leaders. Read Now

New Products

  • Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

    Connect ONE®

    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

  • 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.

  • 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.”