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Ensuring Success

Ensuring Success

Those words are often associated with the real estate industry, but the security community can also apply that mantra to the all-important issue of camera placement for optimizing analytics.

The Big House

The Big House

A large corrections campus encompassing more than 30 buildings in the southeast United States houses approximately 5,000 inmates with separate jail facilities for men and women who are awaiting sentencing, serving sentenced jail time and are in maximum security.

The User Experience

The User Experience

With the move to a mobile- and cloud-first world, corporate data has become increasingly difficult to protect.

No Protection From Bad Data

No Protection From Bad Data

Walking the expo floor at the most recent RSA conference, it was hard to miss how many companies were talking about big data.

Security in the Sanctuary

Security in the Sanctuary

I wouldn’t consider myself an extremely religious man, but I do go to church on a weekly basis, and I do expect my presence in the church to be safe and secure.

High Value Assets

High Value Assets

Perimeter security: Just the words conjure-up visions of horror.

A Key Role

A Key Role

The city of Calgary in southern Alberta, Canada has achieved international acclaim with its annual Calgary Stampede and its legacy of world-class sporting facilities and events.

Breaching the Network

Breaching the Network

Cyberattacks are one of the greatest threats facing global businesses today.



Privileged Identities

Privileged Identities

Over the last year, we have witnessed a series of staggering data breaches affecting some of the world’s leading businesses— with each breach seemingly worse than the last in terms of financial and reputational damage.

Securing Your Car

Securing Your Car

Chances are, when you picked a parking place this morning, you weren’t thinking about security in that facility.

Part 5: Wake the Flight Crew

Part 5: Wake the Flight Crew

Five key areas of understanding for information security directors.

Pay Now or Pay Later

Part 4: Pay Now or Pay Later

Breaches of all sizes - small, medium and large - ruin reputations and can cost millions of dollars.

Man Bypasses Security at DFW Airport without ticket or ID

Man Bypasses Security at DFW Airport without ticket or ID

Damarias Cockerham passed through the TSA checkpoint and boarded a flight to Guatemala.

Employee's Death Deemed Preventable

OSHA has cited International Paper for willful, repeated, and serious safety violations.

Back to the Future

Part 3: Back to the Future

Bolting on security after the fact is always more costly, time consuming and less effective.

Android Security Flaw Leaves 950 Million Phones Vulnerable

Android Security Flaw Leaves 950 Million Phones Vulnerable

The devices can be hacked using a simple MMS message.

Industry Mourns Passing of Frank DeFina

Industry Mourns Passing of Frank DeFina

Heavy hearts in the sudden passing of a highly-respected security industry professional.

Why Families Prefer Prevention over Reaction When it Comes to Home Security

Why Families Prefer Prevention over Reaction When it Comes to Home Security

Protection matters, but it has to start beyond the front door.

FireVu Achieves FM Approval Certification

Early fire detection for high-value assets, used on more that 200 sites worldwide.

Father and Son Argument with TSA Agent Caught on Film

Father and Son Argument with TSA Agent Caught on Film

Smartphone used to record pat-down process and the exchange of unpleasantries.

Your Home Just Got a Whole Lot Smarter

SwannOne now available for complete control of security, temperature, lighting and more from the palm of your hand, anywhere in the world.

Upgrade with Adams Rite at ALOA 2015 Security Expo

Company highlighting electrified options that are simple to install and result in vastly improved access control.

Mission 500 Goes to Bat for Children in Need

Industry softball game event to help raise money for needy children in U.S.

victor Video Management System Eliminates Manual Case Management to Save Time

Operators can now manage events and create incident reports with a few simple clicks.

March Networks adds New Time Saving Capabilities and Redesigned Interface

Free mobile app helps integrators work more efficiently and reduce service costs.

OnSSI Names Tech Reps as New Manufacturers Representative

To help facilitate growth in Central and Southern Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.

Radio Physics Announces Handheld Version of Innovative MiRTLE Standoff Threat Detection System

Capable of detecting concealed threat items such as suicide vests, martyrdom belts, handguns, knives, and 3D-printed weapons at stand-off distances.

Orion Entrance Control & LifeSafety Power Partner for Integrated Solution

Leading manufacturer of entrance controls adds LSP’s intelligent power device.

American Citizens Step Up to Guard Military Recruiting Centers

American Citizens Step Up to Guard Military Recruiting Centers

No evidence that recruiting centers are in danger, but citizens organized and set up posts in several cities.

Briscoe Protective Launches Carbon Monoxide Microsite to Help Educate NY Businesses

Fire alarm and security specialists provide crucial information on new CO laws and offer free presentations to help businesses stay compliant.

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    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings.

  • Compact IP Video Intercom

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  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure.