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Booming Aviation Industry Turns to Quantum Secure's SAFE for Aviation Solution

Provides security infrastructure to manage and govern access to secure sections of airports by employees and contractors.

AMAG Technology Unveils Complete Suite of Video Solutions

Platform brings together identity management, access control, alarm management and video management combined with situational awareness.

TSA Behavioral Program Not Recognizing Terrorists

TSA Behavioral Program Not Recognizing Terrorists

With a $900 million investment to fight terrorism, government agency mostly arrests for immigration violations.

Man Steals Truck, Gets Arrested After JFK Security Breach

Man Steals Truck, Gets Arrested After JFK Security Breach

20-year-old Claudio Duran was arrested after bypassing a security checkpoint at JFK International Airport.

Salient Systems Strengthens Partnership with AMAG Beyond Video and Access Control Integration

Salient Systems has strengthened its partnership with AMAG Technology beyond the long-standing deep integration of CompleteView VMS and Symmetry access control. AMAG will offer Salient's CompleteView Video Management System, PowerProtect NVR Server Platforms and TouchView Mobile Video Apps under the Symmetry™ brand.

SIA Education Courses Accepted as (ISC)2 Continuing Professional Education Credits

The Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West are pleased to announce that SIA Education@ISC has been accepted into the (ISC)2 Official Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Submitter Program.

VITEK to Showcase its On Cue, Alpha, and ENVI Lines at ISC West

VITEK Industrial, a manufacturer of high quality and affordable video surveillance products, will showcase the latest from On Cue, Alpha, ENVI, and more, at ISC West Las Vegas — the largest physical security trade show in North America.

WavestoreUSA Opens New Headquarters in West Palm Beach

Offices close to PBI Airport and the growing downtown West Palm Beach, Florida for added convenience.



Surging Customer Demand Launches ZKAccess

Now an independent company.

Triplett Announces the Sonichek Pro

For exacting audio installation checks, designed to IEC651 and ANSI S1.4 standards.

National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited Adopts Security Plan

Verint solutions help enhance fraud, theft and personal safety investigations for country's largest bank.

Genetec Announces New Cloud-based ALPR Solution

AutoVu Plate Reader Cloud transforms video surveillance cameras into virtual ALPR devices.

CEM Systems Releases Latest Version of AC2000 Security Management System

AC2000 v.7 offers a range of new software features, system integrations and enhanced functionality of emerald, the intelligent access terminal.

Vidsys Innovates Software Platform

Convergence of physical and cybersecurity along with information management solutions.

Genetec Announces Security Center 5.3 at ISC West 2015

Latest release focuses on operator efficiency and collaboration with key updates for investigation, access control, archiving and hardware resource utilization modules.

21 Dead, Almost 600 Held Hostage in Kenya Attack

21 Dead, Almost 600 Held Hostage in Kenya Attack

A terror group known as Al-Shabaab is claiming responsibility for an attack on Garissa University College.

Newly-designed Car Features New Security Feature

Newly-designed Car Features New Security Feature

When alarm triggered, security sensors enable series of photos to be taken.

The Security Concerns in Today

School Security Best Practices: The Security Concerns in Today's Society

Keep campuses safe now while helping to prevent future tragedies.

Open Options and Convergint Technologies Partner in Global Dealer Agreement

Convergint adds Open Options Access Control line to global security integration offerings.

SureView Systems Creates Certified Center Designation for Best-in-class Partners

Allows qualifying partners to identify themselves as having met all requirements to become a Certified Center.

Mission 500 Announces CSR and Humanitarian Award Winners

Charitable organization engages with security professionals to sponsor need children through World Vision Organization.

IDIS To Debut DirectIP to the US Market at ISC West 2015

Brings unparalleled quality, simplicity, and affordability to the marketplace with next generation technologies.

More Than 26,000 Twitter Accounts Linked to ISIS

More Than 26,000 Twitter Accounts Linked to ISIS

A cybersecurity activist developed the roster, but it has flaws.

Quantum Secure Now Part of HID Global

Acquisition complements and extends portfolio while application driven software solution helps customers meet identity management and compliance requirements.

On Cloud 9 - Campuses need effective security equipment

On Cloud 9

Perhaps more than any other time in history, school campuses need effective security equipment and tools not only to ensure the physical safety of students, teachers, staff and administration but also to create a safe environment where effective learning takes place as well as manage expensive assets, such as computer equipment, from theft or damage.

Multiple Options for Demanding Applications

Multiple Options for Demanding Applications

Advances in communication technology are opening doors in the field of access control locks.

Condensation Reduction

When condensation forms inside a security camera, it can blur lenses and compromise image quality. Condensation that remains within the enclosure can also corrode electronics, causing premature failure of the camera.

Hospital Complex Cultivates Healthy Fire Protection

Hospital Complex Cultivates Healthy Fire Protection

A decade ago, St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, N.Y., started a $259 million campus-wide modernization project.

Peace of Mind

Monitored security hasn’t always been a luxury afforded to every home in North America, but similar to the advancement of telecommunications technology, this one time luxury has now become common place.

All in a Day’s Work

All in a Day’s Work

Many years ago, when I decided to become a journalist, I started cutting my teeth by writing sports. I was pretty young at the time, and I enjoyed a variety of sports. It was a perfect training ground for me.

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