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Software House Enhances C•CURE Fault Tolerance

Integration with Stratus everRun products provides 24/7 protection.

Fluidmesh and On-Line Communications Give Metuchen Savings Connectivity They Can Bank On

Existing laser antennas were replaced with a solution that addressed all mandated requirements, time lines and budgetary considerations.

Secret Service Agents Allegedly Crash into White House Barrier While Drinking

Secret Service Agents Allegedly Crash into White House Barrier While Drinking

The Department of Homeland Security is investigating the incident.

Secret Meeting Reveals How to Break Apple

Secret Meeting Reveals How to Break Apple's Security

Security researchers meet to discuss tactics and strategies for exploiting security flaws in iPhones and iPads.

Catalyst AV Distribution Network Appoints AHA Distributing for Southeast Territory

AHA picks-up APC, Catalyst Wire & Cable, ClearView CCTV, Dropcam, EnGenius, IC Realtime, Nest, Rapid Mounts, TiVo and Vivitek lines.

Genetec and Prism Skylabs Help Retailers Gain In-store Insights

New integration enables retailers to leverage their video surveillance system to understand customer shopping patterns and extend their video monitoring capabilities.

Apple Watch

The Security Features of the Apple Watch

We don’t know much yet, but Apple has shown a few features that will help keep your information safe.

CertainSafe Prevents Payment Card Industry Data Breaches

MicroTokenization adds protection to data “around the card," adding to the newest requirement set for October 2015 EMV Standards.



IDSecurityOnline.com Launches New ID Card Service Bureau

Improve efficiency and turnaround time for customers.

Open Options Upgrades to New Headquarters

Access control company’s growth prompts need for more space.

Honeywell Expands Performance Series IP NVR

Compatibility with Honeywell’s equIP and Performance Series cameras multiplies options for customized surveillance systems.

7 Steps to Keeping a Connected Home Safe

7 Steps to Keeping a Connected Home Safe

There are steps anyone can take to ensure hackers will have a more difficult time accessing your system

Airport Security Mix-Up Brings NFL Player to Elementary School

Airport Security Mix-Up Brings NFL Player to Elementary School

The player accidentally swapped laptops with a principal while going through security.

Tri-Ed Releases 2015 Product Catalog

250+ page catalog features thousands of products in various categories.

School Break-in Averted with Measures Provided through Stanley Security Grant Program

Montessori School of Dayton credits security products and services as preventing crime.

ZKAccess Releases BioCam300

An affordable, IP-based, stand-alone access control camera.

$5 Million Gold Bar Heist

$5 Million Gold Bar Heist

After further investigating, one detective believes it could have been an inside job.

Woman Rams Police Car at Miami International Airport

Woman Rams Police Car at Miami International Airport

The FBI has since taken over the investigation.

SmartTek Systems Grants OnWatch of Australia Exclusive Rights to App Trio

Agreement opens floodgates for international expansion.

Tri-Ed Sales Meeting Rallied Support for Mission 500

450 backpacks filled with notebooks, folders, rulers, pencils and other nece3ssary items for childhood education.

3xLOGIC Acquires infinias Access Control Lines

Company grows to over 120 employees, with 50% devoted to R&D and innovation.

Tri-Ed Welcomes Arecont as a New Vendor Partner

Now offering complete line of company's Megapixel, IP cameras to customers across North America.

Class Teaches How to Safely Carry Gun and Baby

Class Teaches How to Safely Carry Gun and Baby

The focus is on parents who engage in "babywearing," carrying an infant or small child in a sling or other type of carrier.

Clinton

Clinton's E-mail System Not As Secure As Intended

A misconfigured encryption system left it vulnerable to hacking.

Doyle Security Goes with SmartTek Systems Mobile Personal Security App

With nearly a century in business, now offering central station-based Smartphone app that provides anywhere, anytime life protection services and new revenue stream for its business.

IDEAL Networks Showcases Video Surveillance Troubleshooting Equipment at ISC West 2015

Cable certifier, verifier and tester allow network administrators to confirm correct installation of copper and fiber network cabling and troubleshoot existing analog and IP video surveillance system installations.

HID Global to Deliver a Secure Mobile Access Solution via Samsung KNOX

Powered by Seos, HID Mobile Access operates on Samsung smartphones that support both Bluetooth Smart and NFC.

Middle Atlantic Unveils Value-priced, Feature-rich UPS Series

Features compact form factors and IP capability.

mobiDEOS Integrates with OnSSI for IP VMS Applications

Integrated UCNE and Ocularis solution keeps IP transition costs low for integrators and end users while eliminating the limitations of the analog architecture.

IBS-Mapei Deploys Oncam Grandeye 360-degree Technology

Surveillance solutions help ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at Dubai manufacturing facility.

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    Axis Communications, the global industry leader in video surveillance, has released its latest research report, ‘The State of AI in Video Surveillance,’ which explores global industry perspectives on the use of AI in the security industry and beyond. The report reveals current attitudes on AI technologies thanks to in-depth interviews with AI experts from Axis’ global network and a comprehensive survey of more than 5,800 respondents, including distributors, channel partners, and end customers across 68 countries. The resulting insights cover AI integration and the opportunities and challenges that exist with regard to security, safety, business intelligence, and operational efficiency. Read Now

  • SIA Urges Tariff Relief for Security Industry Products

    Today, the Security Industry Association has sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick requesting relief from tariffs for security industry products and asking that the Trump administration formulate a process that allows companies to apply for product-specific exemptions. The security industry is an important segment of the U.S. economy, contributing over $430 billion in total economic impact and supporting over 2.1 million jobs. Read Now

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    IBM recently released the 2025 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index highlighting that cybercriminals continued to pivot to stealthier tactics, with lower-profile credential theft spiking, while ransomware attacks on enterprises declined. IBM X-Force observed an 84% increase in emails delivering infostealers in 2024 compared to the prior year, a method threat actors relied heavily on to scale identity attacks. Read Now

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    ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) – the leading membership associations for the security industry – have announced details for the 2025 Security LeadHER conference, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession. The third annual Security LeadHER conference will be held Monday, June 9 – Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan. This carefully crafted program represents a comprehensive professional development opportunity for women in security this year. To view the full lineup at this year’s event, please visit securityleadher.org. Read Now

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  • Report: 82 Percent of Phishing Emails Used AI

    KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today launched its Phishing Threat Trend Report, detailing key trends, new data, and threat intelligence insights surrounding phishing threats targeting organizations at the start of 2025. Read Now

New Products

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    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.

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area.

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    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.