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Brivo Launches Mobile Pass to Open Doors Using Smartphones

Mobile solution eliminates need for key cards and installation of new on-premise hardware.

Tri-Ed to Distribute RBtec IRONCLAD Fence Intrusion Detection Sensor Kits

Fully wrapped by stainless steel mesh makes it deal for installation on wire fences and concertina coil.

New Liquid Scanner Approved to Airport Security Industry Standard

Provides non-invasive screening of individual, unopened bottles or other containers.

AMAG Technology's Symmetry Security Management System Integrates with ASSA ABLOY IP-enabled Locks

Allows the expansion of Symmetry to doors not normally included in traditional security systems via facility's network infrastructure.

Tascent Emerges with $18.5 Million in Series A Funding to Expand Global Biometric Identity Presence

To develop new high-throughput iris recognition and mobile biometric identity solutions.

Zetron to Highlight Total Communication and Security Solutions at ASIS 2015

To offer demonstrations that highlight all the products and systems necessary to equip an entire, integrated communications and security control room.

OnSSI's Ocularis 5 VMS Now Integrated with Spectra Logic's Verde NAS Storage Platform

Provides a high performance, reliable and affordable long-term IP video retention.

U2 Concert Rescheduled Due to Security Risk

U2 Concert Rescheduled Due to Security Risk

The band rescheduled a show in Stockholm after authorities evacuated the venue due to a security breach.



A Special Thank You

First Annual Security Softball Game creates another great security industry story of many coming together to support a worthy cause.

Orion Entrance Control, Inc. to Showcase Newest Turnstile and Integrations at ASIS 2015

Company to demo newest addition to its line of turnstiles, the Optical Bi-parting Full Glass-extended (OBFG-E).

Mission 500 and COPS Monitoring Team Up to Provide School Supplies

Approximately 700 children from Title 1 elementary school in Boyton Beach received supplies.

Easy Access Distribution Hosts 16th Annual Technology REVOLUTION Expo

Dedicated experience rooms will host ongoing demonstrations.

U.S. Security Associates Announces New Segway and T3 Training

Curriculum focuses on operational readiness and safety in particular.

Nortek Security & Control Now Offering Numera Libris through A.P.I. Monitoring and Security Central

Feature-rich device designed for instant, hands-free communication with monitoring services.

Quantum Secure Sponsors High-tech Lab at Capitol Technology University

Identity, Credentialing and Access Management (ICAM) Laboratory furnished with latest in SAFE Solutions for research/teaching activities.

HID Global Introduces Long-range Solutions and "Hands-free" Parking and Gate Control

Providing new options for opening doors and parking gates from a distance.

Open Options to Showcase DNA Fusion 6.4 ASIS 2015

New integrations include Vingtor-Stentofon, Inovonics, and Bosch.

Exacq Introduces New Kantech EntraPass Access Control Integration

Version 7.2 includes list search, push notifications in Exacq Mobile, new IP camera integrations and more.

Online Exclusive: Reinforcing School Safety with Solution-driven Locks

Online Exclusive: Reinforcing School Safety with Solution-driven Locks

Deadbolt locks provide instant activation and protection.

Muslim Boy Builds Clock, Gets Mistaken for Building Bomb

Muslim Boy Builds Clock, Gets Mistaken for Building Bomb

Ahmed Mohamed was detained after his teacher notified authorities.

The Magnetic Center

The Magnetic Center

Success found by taking ideas that seemed like sound concepts and putt them into practice in a scalable way.

iPhone Encryption App Data a Major Flaw in Travel Apps

iPhone Encryption Data a Major Flaw in Travel Apps

A new report from Bluebox Security says the top 10 travel apps in the iOS and Android app stores are all riddled with security flaws. Bluebox says encryption app data, insufficient protection against man-in-the-middle attacks, and leftover administration or debugging code are the biggest issues for the iPhone and Android devices.

Honeywell and Fiber Sensys Forge Integrated Security Solution for Critical Infrastructure

Combines advanced features of security platform with fence detection system.

Total Recall to Demo CrimeEye Surveillance Unit at ASIS 2015

To unveil exciting new products and also to sponsor ASIS Texas Night at ASIS 2015 in California.

Online Exclusive: Complying with Stringent Requirements

Online Exclusive: Complying with Stringent Requirements

Every level of government developing ways to deal with physical security as well as the data their program produce.

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.

Featured

  • 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

  • AI Is Now the Leading Cybersecurity Concern for Security, IT Leaders

    Arctic Wolf recently published findings from its State of Cybersecurity: 2025 Trends Report, offering insights from a global survey of more than 1,200 senior IT and cybersecurity decision-makers across 15 countries. Conducted by Sapio Research, the report captures the realities, risks, and readiness strategies shaping the modern security landscape. Read Now

  • Analysis of AI Tools Shows 85 Percent Have Been Breached

    AI tools are becoming essential to modern work, but their fast, unmonitored adoption is creating a new kind of security risk. Recent surveys reveal a clear trend – employees are rapidly adopting consumer-facing AI tools without employer approval, IT oversight, or any clear security policies. According to Cybernews Business Digital Index, nearly 90% of analyzed AI tools have been exposed to data breaches, putting businesses at severe risk. Read Now

  • Software Vulnerabilities Surged 61 Percent in 2024, According to New Report

    Action1, a provider of autonomous endpoint management (AEM) solutions, today released its 2025 Software Vulnerability Ratings Report, revealing a 61% year-over-year surge in discovered software vulnerabilities and a 96% spike in exploited vulnerabilities throughout 2024, amid an increasingly aggressive threat landscape. 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.

  • 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.”