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Four Shot, Suspect Dead in Middleton Workplace Shooting

A gunman shot four people, none fatally, at his workplace in Middleton, Wisconsin, on Wednesday morning. The suspect was killed in an exchange of fire with police, according to Middleton Police Chief Charles Foulke.

Live From GSX 2018 Preview

Security Today's Live From GSX Social Zone allows you to see news, updates and live views from the expo floor!

Going Hunting This Fall - Travel tips for hunters

Going Hunting This Fall

If you are planning a hunting trip, and getting there requires an airplane trip, you might want to consult the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for travel tips while traveling with common items used for hunting

Top 10 Booths to Visit at GSX 2018

Top 10 Booths to Visit at GSX 2018

Allow Security Today to lead you to the top 10 booths at GSX this year.

Emmys Saw Unprecedented Security at 70th Awards Show

Emmys Saw Unprecedented Security at 70th Awards Show

This year’s awards show and related parties saw an increase and evolution in security, including the use of drones.

TwitchCon Updates Security Following Jacksonville Esports Shooting

TwitchCon Updates Security Following Jacksonville Esports Shooting

The security update follows last month’s shooting at an esports video game tournament in Jacksonville, Florida.

Global Security Exchange X-Learning Stages to Address Intersection of Security and Technology

ASIS International, the world's largest association of security management professionals, recently announced the educational line-up for this year's free Security Cares community security education program, which will be held during Global Security Exchange (GSX), Sept. 23-27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. v



New Modular DITEK Surge Protector Removes the Guesswork

DITEK, the leading provider of surge protection solutions, announces the launch of the new Deflector Series Surge Protective Devices.

Here We Go Again

It doesn't seem possible that it's time for the annual ASIS' GSX tradeshow. So, here we come Las Vegas. Seems like I was just there.

School Security the Focus of ASIS International 2018 Security Cares Program

ASIS International, the world's largest association of security management professionals, recently announced the educational line-up for this year's free Security Cares community security education program, which will be held during Global Security Exchange (GSX), Sept. 23-27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

FEMA Testing Presidential Alert System

FEMA Testing "Presidential Alert" System

FEMA is testing an Emergency Alert System that would allow the President access to 99 percent of U.S. cell phones.

Newly Discovered Bug will Crash and Restart your iPhone

Newly Discovered Bug will Crash and Restart your iPhone

Simply visiting a website built by a security researcher will crash and restart your iPhone.

Popular Social Media Platform is More Secure than State Department Emails

Popular Social Media Platform is More Secure than State Department Emails

Four U.S. senators are asking for enhanced security for email.

Patrol Wants Increased Security to Remain in North Dakota Capitol

Patrol Wants Increased Security to Remain in North Dakota Capitol

The North Dakota Highway Patrol wants to keep security measures the same following protests of the Dakota Access pipeline.

Security Flaw Discovered in Nearly All Macs and PCs

Security Flaw Discovered in Nearly All Macs and PCs

A new vulnerability brings back the risk of a cold boot attack.

New Hong Kong Airport Luggage Rules Create Security Risk

New Hong Kong Airport Luggage Rules Create Security Risk

Hong Kong Airport cabin crews believe new rules on luggage create unnecessary security risks.

How Security Cameras Helped King City Police Reduce Violence and Improve Safety

How Security Cameras Helped King City Police Reduce Violence and Improve Safety

As King City looks to transform itself from a point of contention in a violent gang war to a safe place to live and work, Hanwha cameras have played a key role in the city’s positive results so far.

DHS Releases Statement on Southwest Border Migration

DHS Releases Statement on Southwest Border Migration

The Department of Homeland Security has released the following statement on Southwest border migration, for August, according to the Customs and Border Protection.

Cyber Security Summit Coming to Global Security Exchange

ASIS International, the world's largest association of security management professionals, recently announced that Cyber Security Summit will co-locate with Global Security Exchange (GSX), expanding the depth of cyber education in the blockbuster GSX conference program

School Violence Through the Decades

School Violence Through the Decades

School shootings are not new. Campuses have been fighting to keep students safe for decades.

Users of Kodi Media Player Targeted by Cryptomining Malware

Users of Kodi Media Player Targeted by Cryptomining Malware

Third-party add-ons were found to contain malware targeting Windows and Linux users

Red Flag Law Seizes Guns from those Deemed Dangerous

Red Flag Law Seizes Guns from those Deemed Dangerous

The red flag law looks to curb gun violence following a string of school shootings.

Bradley D. Spacy and K.T. McFarland Announced for Global Security Exchange Keynote Lineup

ASIS International, the world's largest association for security management professionals, recently reported Air Force Major General Bradley D. Spacy and former Trump Administration Deputy National Security Advisor K.T. McFarland will join the keynote lineup for Global Security Exchange (GSX), the security industry's flagship event.

Six People Dead Following Shooting in California

Six People Dead Following Shooting in Bakersfield, California

A gunman in Bakersfield, Calif. killed his wife and four others before turning the gun on himself Thursday night.

Information Security: Three Industry Apps to Follow

Information Security: Three Industry Apps to Follow

InfoSec has become a hot-button issue.

California Casino Recruits Security Robots

California Casino Recruits Security Robots

The West Coast resort has added two ‘bots to the force, with at least one more planned.

Remembering 9/11

ABC Sydney Tightens Security Following Infiltration

ABC Sydney Tightens Security Following Infiltration

ABC is tightening security at its Sydney headquarters after a man infiltrated security and assaulted an employee.

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    What happens when technology lets you work anywhere – but exposes you to security threats everywhere? This is the reality of modern work. No longer tethered to desks, work happens everywhere – in the office, from home, on the road, and in countless locations in between. Read Now

  • TSA Introduces New $45 Fee Option for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 1

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it will refer all passengers who do not present an acceptable form of ID and still want to fly an option to pay a $45 fee to use a modernized alternative identity verification system, TSA Confirm.ID, to establish identity at security checkpoints beginning on February 1, 2026. Read Now

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    As the 30th anniversary of the IP camera approaches in 2026, it is worth reflecting on how far we have come. The first network camera, launched in 1996, delivered one frame every 17 seconds—not impressive by today’s standards, but groundbreaking at the time. It did something that no analog system could: transmit video over a standard IP network. Read Now

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  • Cost: Reactive vs. Proactive Security

    Security breaches often happen despite the availability of tools to prevent them. To combat this problem, the industry is shifting from reactive correction to proactive protection. This article will examine why so many security leaders have realized they must “lead before the breach” – not after. Read Now

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