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Search Warrant Required Before Using Secretive Cellphone Surveillance

Search Warrant Required Before Using Secretive Cellphone Surveillance

First effort to create uniform legal standards for federal authorities to track cellphones.

Security Threat against Pope Francis Allegedly Thwarted

Security Threat against Pope Francis Allegedly Thwarted

Federal Authorities are concerned about security threats against the pope.

Habits to Keep Your Digital-self Safe

Habits to Keep Your Digital-self Safe

You might not realize just how much you're actually sharing with complete strangers.

Hospital Campus Secure - University Hospital, the teaching hospital of San Antonio

Hospital Campus Secure

University Hospital, the teaching hospital of San Antonio's University Health Systems is a sprawling campus in the South Texas Medical Center, and one of the health system's 23 locations across the community that needed the latest security technology.

The Changing Role of Security in High-end Residential Communities

The Changing Role of Security in High-end Residential Communities

Number one concern is safety and security balanced with a welcoming, friendly environment for residents, families and visitors.

Frank De Fina to Receive Lippert Award Posthumously from SIA

His leadership in the security industry had power impacts on the following companies: Hikvision, Panasonic, Samsung Techwin America and SightLogix.

How Overheated Rhetoric Creates "Privacy Panic Cycle" for New Technologies

Outlines the stages of public panic and factors and trends influencing these stages.

AMAG Technology Delivers Symmetry EN-1DBC+ Single Door Controller to Market

Offers advanced functionality, reliability and cost effectiveness in the deployment of Symmetry access control system.



Altronix to Showcase Innovative LINQ Communication Technology at ASIS 2015

LINQ enables comprehensive communications for power distribution and control.

Eid Passport Changes Its Name to SureID

New name reflects expertise in creating end-to-end, high-assurance identity management programs and digital identities for organizations and individuals.

Digital Fly Launches Real-time Social Media Monitoring and Alert Service for Schools

New technology helps improve school safety by tracking threats, bullying and more on Twitter and Instagram.

ECKey and Southco Announce Bluetooth Access Controller Partnership

Companies to work together on all aspects of sales, marketing and manufacturing of Bluetooth readers.

Can You Take Frozen Liquids through Airport Security?

Can You Take Frozen Liquids through Airport Security?

One man tried to find out.

Terminal Stupidity and Innocuous Fires

Online Exclusive: Terminal Stupidity and Innocuous Fires

Wrightstyle’s Jane Embury, the company’s marketing director, looks at how fires can be started accidentally or stupidly.

PlateSmart Inks Reseller Agreement with Convergint Technologies

Security powerhouses join forces to achieve rapid market penetration with groundbreaking and disruptive ALPR-based video analytics technology.

ZKAccess Announces V3.5 Software Upgrade

User-friendly interface makes it easy to learn, install, operate and maintain the system.

Arecont Vision Helps Increase Situational Awareness at Vietnam's Newest Healthcare Facility

First integrated healthcare facility in the country to provide comprehensive healthcare solution employing advanced medical equipment and professional medical staff.

Online Exclusive: Integrated Access Control Sends School Safety to the Head of the Class

Online Exclusive: Integrated Access Control Sends School Safety to the Head of the Class

Integrating with school's existing infrastructure a smart choice especially when used with video surveillance and data systems.

Security Flaw puts WhatsApp Users at Risk

Security Flaw puts WhatsApp Users at Risk

The flaw could affect up to 200 million users.

The Eyes and Ears of Students are the Keys to Campus Safety

The Eyes and Ears of Students are the Keys to Campus Safety

School district in California taking relationship building to heart.

ZKAccess Releases FV 350 Multi-biometric Finger Vein and Fingerprint Access Control Reader

Capable of capturing and processing both finger vein and fingerprint biometric data simultaneously.

Real-Time Technology Group Earns DHS Safety Act Designation

Rewards invention and commercialization of anti-terrorism technologies.

Open Options Announces DNA Fusion Integration with Veristream iVisitor Management System

To provide advanced security solution for businesses, education and organizations with lobby and reception security management needs.

Galaxy Control Systems Announces Enhanced Support for Innovative Morpho Products

Solution ensures support for company’s new and legacy biometric technologies.

Toshiba Sets New Standard for Outdoor Video Surveillance

The IKS-WR7412 IP dome camera delivers high-definition video in challenging applications.

Z-Wave Alliance Welcomes Lowe's as it Expands its Smart Home Retail Presence

Membership with Iris by Lowe's smart home solution.

Videofied Enters Partnership with PSA Security Network

To distribute next generation of wireless, outdoor, battery-powered cameras along with wireless video alarm systems.

School security

High School Testing State-of-the-Art Security Measures

Southwestern High School in Shelbyville, Ind., is testing some innovative new security measures to keep kids safe

Robots Protect and Serve the Public

Robots Protect and Serve the Public

Sci-fi-like, crime-fighting robots act as roaming security guards all across Silicon Valley.

March Networks Introduces Self-contained HDR Surveillance Camera for Banking ATMs

MegaPX ATM Camera delivers sharp megapixel images and compact, no-shift design.

Featured

  • Facing Facts for Facilities

    Despite the proliferation of constantly evolving security solutions, there remains a troubling trend among many facility operators who often neglect the most important security assets within their organization. Keys and shared devices like radios, laptops and tablets are crucial to successful operations, yet many operators are managing them haphazardly through outdated storage systems like pegboards and notebooks. Read Now

  • Report Reveals Security Training Reduces Global Phishing Click Rates by 86%

    KnowBe4, the cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today launched its “Phishing by Industry Benchmarking Report 2025” which measures an organization’s Phish-prone Percentage (PPP) — the percentage of employees likely to fall for social engineering or phishing attacks, indicating the organization’s overall susceptibility to phishing threats. This year’s report found a global average baseline PPP of 33.1%, meaning a third of employees interact with phishing simulations before taking part in best-practice security awareness training (SAT).COVER 2025-PIB-NA-Report_EN-US Read Now

  • TSA Begins REAL ID Full Enforcement Today

    Today, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the imminent implementation of its REAL ID enforcement measures at TSA checkpoints nationwide. Read Now

  • Body-Worn Cameras on the Rise

    On the evening of Oct. 29, 2024, the owner of 300 Guard based in Houston, was shot while on duty at a convenience store. He returned fire. He was wearing a plated vest and thankfully recovered in the hospital. Read Now

  • Brazil Port Enhances Surveillance and Supports Wildlife Conservation with Sustainable Technology

    Ferroport, which operates the iron ore terminal at the Port of Açu in São João da Barra, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has deployed state-of-the-art video surveillance cameras from Axis Communications to enhance nighttime security and visibility, while decreasing environmental impact and prioritizing sustainability. With cutting-edge technology, the port now has precise surveillance cameras that capture high-quality nighttime images, while reducing the amount of artificial lighting that negatively impacts the surrounding ecosystem. Read Now

New Products

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file.

  • 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.”

  • FEP GameChanger

    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction.