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Three Security Questions to ask Cloud Vendors

Three Security Questions to ask Cloud Vendors

There are many concerns when transferring to the cloud and security is one of the biggest, followed closely by concerns about complying with regulations and losing control of data according to a recent study by 451 Research.

Security was increased for 2015 Zombicon

Security was increased for 2015 Zombicon

One person was killed while others were sent to the hospital after a shooting during the event in Fort Meyers, Florida.

Fluidmesh Networks Enables Willow Lane Business Park to Take Care of Business

When Willow Lane Business Park was required to upgrade their existing analogue video surveillance system, the Business Park chose the wireless solutions from Fluidmesh Networks to meet their needs.

KJB Security Products named North American distributor for LawMate International

A full range of products for law enforcement, military and government now available to KJB's network of government agencies and retailers.

ASSA ABLOY Releases Seven Environmental Product Declarations

An important aspect of an EPD is to provide the basis of a fair comparison of products by their environmental performance.

Vanderbilt Collaborates with Heartland Campus Solutions

Vanderbilt Industries has announced an agreement to work with Heartland Campus Solutions, a division of Heartland Payment Systems, to deliver customized solutions and integrations to the higher education market.

Apprio Appoints Sallie Sweeney as New Chief Information Security Officer

Sweeny is regarded as an information security field expert and brings more than 18 years of technology experience to Apprio.

DVTEL Announces Release of United VMS 7.0

DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, announced today the release of its new VMS platform: United VMS 7.0, the platform of choice for corporations and organizations from entry-level to enterprise.



OffSite Vision to Unveil EmergenZ Real-time Security & Safety Solutions Product Suite at ISC East

OffSite Vision Holdings, Inc. (OSVH) today announced that the company will be exhibiting at the ISC East show, the east coast’s largest security show that will bring together the top security professionals in the industry.

A Guide to bullet proof vests for the security industry

A Guide to Bullet Proof Vests for the Security Industry

Those in the private security sector might want to look to vests in order to stay protected.

New Genetec AutoVu Free-Flow Off-Street Parking Enforcement Solution Now Available

The new AutoVu Free-Flow module helps increase parking enforcement efficiency by providing a real-time inventory of vehicles parked illegally in monitored parking lots.

AMAG Technology Launches New Website and Company Logo - Created with the user experience in mind, the newly rebranded website design aligns with parent company G4S, and has been designed to provide the ultimate user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality throughout, allowing customers to access detailed product information and videos.

AMAG Technology Launches New Website and Company Logo

Created with the user experience in mind, the newly rebranded website design aligns with parent company G4S, and has been designed to provide the ultimate user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality throughout, allowing customers to access detailed product information and videos.

Hardened Wireless Ethernet Radio for the Toughest Environments Introduced

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, expands the NetWave wireless Ethernet product line with a new, hardened unit for use in challenging applications.

Total Recall to Showcase CrimeEye® Surveillance Units and New Technologies at IACP 2015 in Chicago

Total Recall Corporation, a video-centric security technology provider, will showcase its exclusive CrimeEye line of citywide surveillance solutions and exciting new product technologies and solutions at the 122nd Annual International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference and Law Enforcement Education and Technology Exposition this October in Chicago.

Finalists for the 2015 Annual Security and Fire Excellence Awards Revealed

The Cream of Security & Fire industries will be recognised at prestigious annual event in London this November

Tyco Security Products Returns to Security Canada Central

Tyco Security Products Returns to Security Canada Central

The company is bringing its full-suite of integrations as well as security systems and solutions.

ASIS Supports Chula Vista Body Camera Program

ASIS Supports Chula Vista Body Camera Program

Local security professionals are in support of the Chula Vista Police Department’s program.

Global Mobile Networks are Vulnerable to Security Bugs

Global Mobile Networks are Vulnerable to Security Bugs

A new study shows how mobile networks around the world have been hacked via bugs in the code.

Israel Deploys Troops to Bolster Security

Israel Deploys Troops to Bolster Security

The nation is on high alert after a number of violent incidents.

Another University Hit With Violence

Updated: Another University Hit With Violence

Texas Southern University, in Houston, was on lockdown Friday as police searched for a suspect after two people were shot at a student housing complex, university officials said.

NAU Campus Erupts in Gunfire

NAU Campus Erupts in Gunfire

An overnight confrontation between two groups of students escalated into gunfire Friday when a freshman at Northern Arizona University killed one person and wounded three others, authorities said. The shooter has been identified as 18-year-old Steven Jones.

Delta Scientific Crash Barriers Used during Pope’s Visit

Delta Scientific Crash Barriers Used during Pope's Visit

The MP5000 portable crash barriers were used during Pope Francis’s visit to the U.S.

Elderly Patient Dies after Altercation with Security Guards at Hospital

Elderly Patient Dies after Altercation with Security Guards at Hospital

The patient suffered a broken neck during a scuffle with security guards at a D.C. Hospital.

Keeping the Pope Secure on U.S. Soil

Keeping the Pope Secure on U.S. Soil

It’s not every day the Pope shows up for a visit, but when he does arrive in the United States, security is in the front of everyone’s mind.

Border Patrol Scores in Marijuana Bust

Border Patrol Scores in Marijuana Bust

Border Patrol agents assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Sector seized more than 1,400 pounds of marijuana Monday.

Public Safety Empowered with Mobile Apps

Public Safety Empowered with Mobile Apps

In order to stay relevant in specific markets, many organizations are creating mobile applications and the public safety industry is no exception.

MS-13 Gang Member Sent Back Home

A Salvadoran MS-13 gang member illegally present in the United States, who is wanted in his home country on multiple murder charges, was removed from the United States Oct. 4 by officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO).

Security Researcher Cancels Talk after Pressure from Camera Makers

Security Researcher Cancels Talk after Pressure from Camera Makers

The presentation was on flaws in IP cameras.

Fight Against Hunger

Fight Against Hunger

Nearly 800,000 people in Colorado struggle with hunger. The Food Bank of the Rockies has been leading the fight against hunger throughout Metro Denver, rural Colorado, the Western Slope and in Wyoming for the past 36 years.

Improving Building Security

The city of Lakeland, Fla., has recently standardized its security operations with a unified security platform that combines video surveillance, access control and automatic license plate recognition systems into one central monitoring and management platform.

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.”