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Elite Interactive Solutions Expands Executive Team

Elite Interaction Solutions hires Kenneth McDowell as VP of Operations.

ASIS to Move Forward as Scheduled Despite Impact from Harvey

ASIS to Move Forward as Scheduled Despite Impact from Harvey

Dallas Convention Center, where ASIS 2017 is to be held, is expecting thousands of people escaping the floods in south east Texas.

Trump Lifts Military Gear Ban for Local Police

Trump Lifts Military Gear Ban for Local Police

The Trump administration will unveil a new plan to lift a controversial ban on the transfer of surplus military gear to police departments, rolling back an Obama administration executive order issued three years ago.

Introducing Vicon's New H.265 Cameras

New Models offer the Simplest Way to Reduce VMS Bandwidth Utilization and Storage Requirements

Bosch Adds to Sales Team in Canada for Enhanced Customer Support

Bosch Security Systems has appointed two new associates to expand its inside sales and application design teams in Canada.

Multiply and Conquer

Multiply and Conquer

Virtual fence of fixed camera technology serves as a force multiplier for law enforcement agencies

A Logical Defense Against Attacks on Mobile Devices

A Logical Defense Against Attacks on Mobile Devices

When it comes to mobile security, pairing biometrics with device authentication is a logical defense against attacks.

CrimeEye Footage Aids Chattanooga PD in Arrest of Murder Suspect

Video footage recorded via the CrimeEye-RD-2 rapid deployment video system was used to identify and arrest a suspect in the July 26 homicide of Desmond Clay.



Scotland Increases Security Amid ‘Severe’ Terror Threat Level

Scotland Increases Security Amid ‘Severe’ Terror Threat Level

Scotland police announced they will increase security measures at major stadiums and venues as the U.K.’s terror threat level remains at ‘severe’.

'Vapor Wake' Dogs: New Breed of Bomb-Detecting Canines

A new breed of “vapor wake” dogs would be able to – literally – sniff out a suicide bomber moving within a crowd of 50,000 people.

IC Realtime to Unveil its Next Generation Products at CEDIA Expo

At the 2017 CEDIA Expo, IC Realtime will unveil new Thermal Imaging, Corrosion Resistant, Multi-Sensor and 4K cameras.

Security Manufacturers Team Up for Little League Baseball World Series

For the first time, Milestone Systems is joining Axis Communications, Extreme Networks and Lenel to provide video surveillance systems, access control and network connectivity for the 10-day tournament.

Germany Rethinks Cologne Cathedral Security Following Barcelona Attack

Germany Rethinks Cologne Cathedral Security Following Barcelona Attack

German police have placed concrete barriers around the cathedral in order to boost security.

Google to Unveil New Titan Computer Chip

Google to Unveil New Titan Computer Chip

In an effort to better compete against Amazon and Microsoft in the cloud computing space, Google will reveal the technical details of its new security feature, the Titan computer chip.

Courthouse Shooting Sparks Security Reviews

Courthouse Shooting Sparks Security Reviews

After an ambush shooting outside a courthouse in Steubenville, Ohio, lands a judge in the hospital, neighboring Belmont County is rethinking security standards.

Industrial Robots IoT Cybersecurity Nightmare

Industrial Robots IoT Cybersecurity Nightmare

Nearly 50 vulnerabilities have been found in industrial collaborative robots which can be configured enable the robots to spy on their surroundings or cause physical harm to workers

Australia Announces New National Security Plan

Australia Announces New National Security Plan

Australian prime minister announced a new national security strategy, urging venue operators of crowded places to begin keeping security at the top of their minds.

Securitas Takes the GreenRoad

Partnership with market leader set to improve driver safety

Boston Rally Security Measures

Boston Rally Security Measures

Boston officials said they were pleased with the mostly-peaceful protests which took over Boston Common and the surrounding area on Saturday.

For the second time in a month, HBO has fallen victim to cyber criminals.

HBO Social Media Accounts Compromised in Second Hack

For the second time in a month, HBO has fallen victim to cyber criminals.

Vehicle Crash in Barcelona Being Identified as a Terrorist Attack

UPDATE: Barcelona Police Link Two More Incidents to Vehicle Attack

Dozens are injured after a van plowed into crowds in Barcelona.

Hanwha Techwin America Appoints New President

Hanwha Veteran, Mr. Kichul (K.C.) Kim, Appointed as HTA President

New Security Screening Systems Designed to Detect Threats in Seconds

LA Metro to Test New Security Screening Systems Designed to Detect Threats in Seconds

Metro has teamed up with TSA and Evolv Technology to test a new weapon screening system.

Why Multi-Sensor Cameras Are Trending for Mainstream Applications

Why Multi-Sensor Cameras Are Trending for Mainstream Applications

Multi-sensor cameras are the hot trend in today’s surveillance market with growth rates surpassing conventional camera form factors.

DHS to Boost Cybersecurity of First Responders

DHS to Boost Cybersecurity of First Responders' Tech

The Department of Homeland Security is looking to boost cybersecurity of advanced first responder technology.

Drone Maker Steps Up Security after U.S. Army Ban

Drone Maker Steps Up Security after U.S. Army Ban

The U.S. Army banned the drones after they detected “cyber vulnerabilities.”

Increased Security in Dehli for Independence Day

Increased Security in Delhi for Independence Day

The country will celebrate its 71st Independence Day on August 15.

Next Steps for Charlottesville

Next Steps for Charlottesville

Governor McAuliffe defines the next steps for Charlottesville after violent clashes and vehicle crash.

Shooting at Great Lakes Dragaway Leaves 3 Dead

Shooting at Great Lakes Dragaway Leaves 3 Dead

Three men were killed in a shooting at a Wisconsin dragstrip last Sunday night.

Terror in Charlottesville: Violent Clashes and Vehicle Attack Leave Country Reeling

Terror in Charlottesville: Violent Clashes and Vehicle Attack Leave Country Reeling

Over the weekend protesters and counter protesters clashed in Charlottesville, Virginia, leading to violent clashes and a deadly vehicle attack.

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  • 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

  • Overwhelming Majority of CISOs Anticipate Surge in Cyber Attacks Over the Next Three Years

    An overwhelming 98% of chief information security officers (CISOs) expect a surge in cyber attacks over the next three years as organizations face an increasingly complex and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven digital threat landscape. This is according to new research conducted among 300 CISOs, chief information officers (CIOs), and senior IT professionals by CSC1, the leading provider of enterprise-class domain and domain name system (DNS) security. Read Now

  • ASIS International Introduces New ANSI-Approved Investigations Standard

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  • Cloud Security Alliance Brings AI-Assisted Auditing to Cloud Computing

    The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, today introduced an innovative addition to its suite of Security, Trust, Assurance and Risk (STAR) Registry assessments with the launch of Valid-AI-ted, an AI-powered, automated validation system. The new tool provides an automated quality check of assurance information of STAR Level 1 self-assessments using state-of-the-art LLM technology. Read Now

  • Report: Nearly 1 in 5 Healthcare Leaders Say Cyberattacks Have Impacted Patient Care

    Omega Systems, a provider of managed IT and security services, today released new research that reveals the growing impact of cybersecurity challenges on leading healthcare organizations and patient safety. According to the 2025 Healthcare IT Landscape Report, 19% of healthcare leaders say a cyberattack has already disrupted patient care, and more than half (52%) believe a fatal cyber-related incident is inevitable within the next five years. Read Now

New Products

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.

  • 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.

  • QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    The latest Qualcomm® Vision Intelligence Platform offers next-generation smart camera IoT solutions to improve safety and security across enterprises, cities and spaces. The Vision Intelligence Platform was expanded in March 2022 with the introduction of the QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC), which delivers superior artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing at the edge.