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Indiana Statehouse wants Turnstile Security Doors for $873K

Indiana Statehouse wants Turnstile Security Doors for 873K

The Indiana Department of Administration wants to install the turnstiles at Statehouse entryways.

Chinese Cyberspies Raid Personal Inboxes of U.S. Government Officials

Chinese Cyberspies Raid Personal Inboxes of U.S. Government Officials

Since 2010 high-ranking officials' vacation plans, emails to friends and other correspondence has been targeted by China.

Zetron and CS-Solutions Partner to Enhance the Cybersecurity of Mission-critical Operations

New partnership helps ensure data integrity and operational continuity if a cyber-incident occurs.

HID Global Extends Identity Assurance

Flexible, cost-efficient pin pad token solution for financial and enterprise deployments.

Advantech DS-270 with OPS Design & 4K Ultra HD Streamlines Digital Signage Deployment

Capable of powering dual displays in Ultra HD resolution through HDMI and JAE TX25 connector.

Transmitting Security Video from Police Department to Parking Garage

Siklu to provide wireless connectivity via tiny, interference-free Gigabit radio, the EH-600T.

AES Corporation Announces Release of New 7706 ULF Integrated Fire Monitoring System

UL-listed and NFPA-compliant, features compact, intelligent Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) for wet or dry fire sprinkler systems.

Hackers Working at Top Speed to Gain Entry into Your Car and Home

Hackers Working at Top Speed to Gain Entry into Your Car and Home

Small $30 device - Rolljam - enables entry into two of your most private places.



IDIS America Debuts State-of-the-Art Training and Demo Space

Visitors can explore features and benefits by seeing NVRs, cameras, and monitors in action, first hand.

IDIS Completes Successful Integration with Gallagher and Paxton

Newest DirectIP integrations enhance IDIS’s ability to meet customer needs for seamless security solutions.

New State-of-Art Baseball Stadium Hits Homerun with Genetec Security Center

BB&T Ballpark ensures the finest guest experience while protecting its newly-built $55 million facility from threats with unified video surveillance and access control.

Online Exclusive: Video, Incident and Response Management in the Transportation Market

Online Exclusive: Video, Incident and Response Management in the Transportation Market

Maintaining a secure environment with proven technology to assist in reducing crime and speeding up investigations.

Ballistic Furniture Systems Introduces New Theater Security Products

Amulet Ballistic Barriers New ‘T’ Kit protects moviegoers from active shooters.

Hikvision Canada Office Opens

Represents company's strong commitment to Canadian market.

MKS Announces Integration with Cloud-based Services from Bosch Security Systems

Enables monitoring centers to leverage cloud services, including Video Verification, 24/7 Live Intervention, Virtual Guard, Virtual Escort, and Virtual Assistant.

Promisec Partners with TD Azlan

To deliver agentless endpoint security to French market.

OnSSI Certifies New Ocularis 5.0 Integrations with C2P

Provides common video interface for a wide range of vertical market applications.

Advancements across Situational Awareness and Video Surveillance Analytics

Enhances awareness, response time and operational efficiencies.

HID Global Partners with NXP

Partnership to incorporate secure microcontroller IC in new ultra-thin Polycarbonate (PC) ePrelaminate inlay solution.

How Far are You Willing to Go for Movie Theater Security?

How Far are You Willing to Go for Movie Theater Security?

Nearly 1/3 of moviegoers in America are willing to endure metal detectors and pat downs to ensure a safe movie experience.

Woman Boards Plane After Talking Her Way Past Security

Woman Boards Plane After Talking Her Way Past Security

A 38-year-old St. Louis woman was taken to a hospital for psychiatric observation on Wednesday after talking her way past airport security and entering the cockpit of a private plane.

OnSSI Certifies New Ocularis 5.0 Integrations with C2P

Provides common video interface for a wide range of vertical market applications.

Security Companies Develop Real-time Maps of Cyberattacks

Security Companies Develop Real-time Maps of Cyberattacks

Recent hacks expose personal information about millions of people.

Hacking Vehicles for a Joy Ride

Hacking Vehicles for a Joy Ride

Internet-connected vehicles becoming target for tech-savvy cyber criminals.

Wired Lists the Windows 10 Security Settings worth Knowing

Wired Lists the Windows 10 Security Settings worth Knowing

Windows 10 features a number of security updates and settings that are important to know, even if you didn’t read the fine print.

Pelco and Agent Vi Partner to Provide Superior Video Analytics Solution

Seamless integration between Pelco’s powerful and intuitive VideoXpert Video Management System and the comprehensive suite of video analytics capabilities of Agent Vi’s savVi software delivers rapid results and an unparalleled user experience.

City of Lakeland, FL Chooses Genetec Technology to Improve Security

Security Center unifies security operations across waste and water facilities, police and fire departments, city hall, libraries, park and recreation buildings, public works facilities, the regional airport and others.

Fire-Lite Alarms Latest Wireless Advancements Yield New Dealer Opportunities

New technology, listings, training and software expand dealer support and offer more solutions for traditional and non-traditional applications.

Universal Protection Service to Acquire Guardsmark

Merger produces the largest U.S.-owned security company.

Protection 1 Celebrates Third Annual Day of Community Service

Protection 1 Team Members Volunteered at Local Organizations across the Country for “All for 1 Day."

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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • ESA Announces Initiative to Introduce the SECURE Act in State Legislatures

    The Electronic Security Association (ESA), the national voice for the electronic security and life safety industry, has announced plans to introduce the SECURE Act in state legislatures across the country beginning in 2025. The proposal, known as Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures, provides a clear framework that allows candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds for professional security services. Read Now

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  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis.

  • EasyGate SPT and SPD

    EasyGate SPT SPD

    Security solutions do not have to be ordinary, let alone unattractive. Having renewed their best-selling speed gates, Cominfo has once again demonstrated their Art of Security philosophy in practice — and confirmed their position as an industry-leading manufacturers of premium speed gates and turnstiles.

  • 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.”