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ASSA ABLOY Connecticut Facility Receives GreenCircle Certification

Achievements in waste diversion and reductions in carbon footprint, energy demand and water use.

Product Development of Vari-focal Lens Supporting Megapixel Resolution

Specialized manufacturer supports NIR bandwidth for security and surveillance.

Iverify Announces Strategic Acquisition

Company more than doubles its business with acquisition of Checkview.

Personal Safety on an African Safari

Personal Safety on an African Safari

Always listen and obey the guide; he or she is there to keep you safe and secure.

Germanwings Crash Places Spotlight on Cockpit Security

Germanwings Crash Places Spotlight on Cockpit Security

In the aftermath of flight 9525, security officials are looking into cockpit safety practices.

Audio Increases Security at Convenience Stores

Deterring robbery, employee theft or shoplifting top priority.

MicroPower Technologies Unveils Megapixel Video Surveillance Solution

Integrated platform combines solar and wireless technologies to enable video surveillance in remote and challenging geographic locations.

Kwikset Captures Electronic House Award

SmartCode 916 Touchscreen deadbolt takes the honors in access control category.



AMAG Technology Adds Two New Symmetry HD Cameras to Series

Support on-board, advanced motion detection; image stabilization; and optional video content analysis with a full suite of rule-based filters.

Brady Purchases Pantec GS Systems' SWIFT Security Hologram Applicator

In-line, high-speed hot stamping technology produces secure brand protection labeling solutions.

Morse Watchmans Updates Lenel Factory Certification

Upgraded system compatibility and new features added to KeyWatcher’s OnGuard access control system module.

Germanwings Co-Pilot May Have Deliberately Crashed Plane

Germanwings Co-Pilot May Have Deliberately Crashed Plane

The co-pilot locked the cockpit door once the pilot left to use the restroom.

A Little Chat with ONVIF

A Little Chat with ONVIF

Per Björkdahl shares his thoughts about cybersecurity, the IP video market, access control and interoperability.

All-new VMS Information Platform, Immersive Panoramic Systems, Cloud Recording

This is the year that Pelco by Schneider Electric makes the data-driven, immersive surveillance system an effective reality.

New NAPCO Gemini Wireless Commercial Carbon Monoxide Detector

Comes with a built-in, supervised, digitally-coded wireless transmitter, and visual and audible alarm with low battery indicator.

Farpointe Ranger Long-range Wireless Transmitter Opens Gate to Paradise

Integrated with entry system, long-range solution opens Kolea at Waikoloa Beach Resort.

Transit Operators Get Convenient Mobile Asset Tracking

March Networks GURU Smartphone App helps save time and money in the field.

BitFlow Axion-CL Camera Link Frame Grabber Delivers Power and Features

Exploits many features that have made Cyton a successful CXP frame grabber by incorporating cost-effective, highly-compatible Camera Link interface.

Apriva Enables Government Employees and Contractors to Access Sensitive Information on Tablets

Expanded BT200Z smart card reader includes support for Windows 8.1.

Security Issues Created by What a Computer

Security Issues Created by What a Computer 'Sees'

Machines learning to recognize objects with accuracy, but can also be fooled by optical illusions.

Report Says FBI Lags Behind US Terrorism Threats

Report Says FBI Lags Behind US Terrorism Threats

The report says the FBI needs to hire more linguists to counter rapidly evolving threats.

Publication Gets Access to City

Publication Gets Access to City's License Plate Database

Believed to be the largest dataset ever publicly released in the United States.

Hilton Awards Program Flaw Exposed All Accounts

Hilton Awards Program Flaw Exposed All Accounts

A flaw was discovered in the Hilton HHonors program that could let anyone hijack all accounts.

VideoEdge Network Video Management System Raises the Bar

High quality, vastness of feature set recognized as second to none in industry.

Israel-US Defensive Cyberspace Operations & Intelligence Conference

Cyber security and cyber space technology has become one of Israel's most important exports.

Exacq Technologies Integrates with Brickstream LIVE Sensor

exacqVision combined solution improves loss prevention and retail analytics.

Vicon Announces New Strategy to Empower Its Partners

Customer-focused empowerment strategy to drive growth and enhance value to partners.

HID Global Showcases Biometrics Solutions

Executives to share insights on advanced identity technologies in conference sessions at connect:ID 2015.

Synergy 3 Command and Control Platform Chosen for Jakarta International Airport

Part of Indonesian Government's plans to boost annual passenger numbers beyond 60 million people.

ASIS Foundation Offers Full-tuition Scholarships

Security industry professionals have opportunity to earn undergraduate or graduate degree.

Featured

  • Security Today Announces 2025 CyberSecured Award Winners

    Security Today is pleased to announce the 2025 CyberSecured Awards winners. Sixteen companies are being recognized this year for their network products and other cybersecurity initiatives that secure our world today. Read Now

  • Empowering and Securing a Mobile Workforce

    What happens when technology lets you work anywhere – but exposes you to security threats everywhere? This is the reality of modern work. No longer tethered to desks, work happens everywhere – in the office, from home, on the road, and in countless locations in between. Read Now

  • TSA Introduces New $45 Fee Option for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 1

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it will refer all passengers who do not present an acceptable form of ID and still want to fly an option to pay a $45 fee to use a modernized alternative identity verification system, TSA Confirm.ID, to establish identity at security checkpoints beginning on February 1, 2026. Read Now

  • The Evolution of IP Camera Intelligence

    As the 30th anniversary of the IP camera approaches in 2026, it is worth reflecting on how far we have come. The first network camera, launched in 1996, delivered one frame every 17 seconds—not impressive by today’s standards, but groundbreaking at the time. It did something that no analog system could: transmit video over a standard IP network. Read Now

  • From Surveillance to Intelligence

    Years ago, it would have been significantly more expensive to run an analytic like that — requiring a custom-built solution with burdensome infrastructure demands — but modern edge devices have made it accessible to everyone. It also saves time, which is a critical factor if a missing child is involved. Video compression technology has played a critical role as well. Over the years, significant advancements have been made in video coding standards — including H.263, MPEG formats, and H.264—alongside compression optimization technologies developed by IP video manufacturers to improve efficiency without sacrificing quality. The open-source AV1 codec developed by the Alliance for Open Media—a consortium including Google, Netflix, Microsoft, Amazon and others — is already the preferred decoder for cloud-based applications, and is quickly becoming the standard for video compression of all types. Read Now

New Products

  • 4K Video Decoder

    3xLOGIC’s VH-DECODER-4K is perfect for use in organizations of all sizes in diverse vertical sectors such as retail, leisure and hospitality, education and commercial premises.

  • 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.

  • 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.