When industry veteran Timothy J. Whall was first approached to take the helm of Protection 1 back in 2010, it was primarily a residential security company that was struggling with growth.
                    
			            - By Ralph  C. Jensen
- Jan 04, 2016
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Since 9/11, airport and aviation security has generally been terminal centric with increased checkpoint screening for passengers and air cargo, increased protection of the flight deck with both physical security and air marshals to secure planes while in flight.
                    
			            - By Anthony  Incorvati
- Jan 04, 2016
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    As a kid, Matt Barnette got shuffled around the country as his father would relocate his family for career opportunities in the technology field. 
                    
			            - By Ralph  C. Jensen
- Jan 04, 2016
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Opening a door with anything other than a metal key was once unimaginable, but a growing number of openings are using an electronic key. 
                    
			            - By Minu  Youngkin
- Jan 04, 2016
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Entry solution providers must understand an end user organization’s “culture,” and must be able to communicate the best way for the organization to adapt to a new security entrance.
                    
			            - By Tracie  Thomas
- Jan 04, 2016
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Today, I plan to take a look at international security, and frankly, I am not even getting close to the line of invalidity. Security is an international problem, and security has been about terrorism since 9/11. 
                    
			            - By Ralph  C. Jensen
- Jan 04, 2016
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    The life safety industry, comprised primarily of burglary, fire and medical alert systems, has seen an accelerated evolution in monitoring service offerings over the past decade.
                    
			            - By Mike  Zydor
- Jan 04, 2016
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    The “free alarm system” has been around so long that many professionals can’t remember a time when it wasn’t the starting point for just about any company looking to hang a keypad in a customer’s home.
                    
			            - By Barbara  Holliday
- Jan 04, 2016
 
            
    
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    In the midst of the terror events happening around the world, it isn’t a bad idea to have a plan when celebrating NYE in Times Square.
                    
			            - By Sydny  Shepard
- Dec 31, 2015
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    It seems all we read about in 2015 was data breaches, data breaches and more data breaches.
                    
			            - By Sydny  Shepard
- Dec 30, 2015
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal have announced that they are adding additional security precautions. 
                    
			            - By Sydny  Shepard
- Dec 28, 2015
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Don’t let your holiday season turn be ruined by bad security. 
                    
			            - By Sydny  Shepard
- Dec 23, 2015
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    AirportXP, a mobile experience tool, allowed travelers to log their satisfaction with airport security checkpoints.
                    
			            - By Sydny  Shepard
- Dec 22, 2015
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Throughout America, schools have made great strides in creating a safety-first culture while federal, state and local governments have also offered expertise to help schools create a more secure environment.
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    
                    
			            - By Sydny  Shepard
- Dec 21, 2015
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    The American Integrated Security Group opened a new office in Ohio to serve the Midwest Region of North America. 
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    President Obama assures the nation that there are no potential terrorist threats leading into the holidays.
                    
			            - By Sydny  Shepard
- Dec 18, 2015
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Ask any SIA manufacturer member to state the most likely threats to future business growth and many will cite complex regulatory requirements, changing economic conditions and finding highly-skilled workers.
                    
			            - By Don  Erickson
- Dec 18, 2015
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Augusta County closed cancelled school due to security concerns following an Islamic worksheet controversy. 
                    
			            - By Sydny  Shepard
- Dec 18, 2015
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    New Samsung WiseNet Camera App records directly to disk.
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Law enforcement ready themselves for any fallout after a judge ruled the case against Officer Porter a mistrial. 
                    
			            - By Sydny  Shepard
- Dec 17, 2015
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    The Department of Homeland Security issued a new type of terror alert in December, warning Americans that self-radicalized suspects inspired by foreign extremists could strike without notice.
                    
			            - By Sydny  Shepard
- Dec 17, 2015
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Initiative delivers unprecedented technical support and growth opportunities to certified integrators.
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Recent shootings at theaters of popular movies have lead theater security professionals to crack down on movie goers in the midst of ‘Star Wars’ opening. 
                    
			            - By Sydny  Shepard
- Dec 16, 2015
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Laura Freeny to Ensure the Highest Level of Support for Security Professionals
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    New York and Miami events raise money for children in need.
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Target is back on the naughty list after a tech security company found that users’ data could be pulled from a gift registry app. 
                    
			            - By Sydny  Shepard
- Dec 16, 2015
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    All LAUSD schools were closed after an electronic threat risked the safety of students.
                    
			            - By Sydny  Shepard
- Dec 15, 2015
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    After evidence of attack in San Bernardino was found on social media, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is looking to boost security on social-networking sites.
                    
			            - By Sydny  Shepard
- Dec 15, 2015
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    On the third anniversary of the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting, we take a look into the school being built on the site of the shooting.
                    
			            - By Sydny  Shepard
- Dec 14, 2015