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Video Footage May Prove Unethical Behavior on Tradeshow Floor

Video Footage May Prove Unethical Behavior on Tradeshow Floor

LG accused of damaging four Samsung Crystal Blue washing machines in Berlin.

U.S. Sees Major Q4 Spikes in Cargo Thefts

U.S. Sees Major Q4 Spikes in Cargo Thefts

Highlighting the hotsheet.

Security Guard Killed inside Marijuana Dispensary

Security Guard Killed inside Marijuana Dispensary

The guard was shot and killed during an attempted robbery.

The Bradford City Fire Disaster

The Bradford City Fire Disaster

UK steel glazing company has supplied fire-rated systems to several Olympic, FIFA and other major stadiums.

Obama Recruiting Tech Companies for Cybersecurity

Obama Recruiting Tech Companies for Cybersecurity

Executive actions aim to increase information sharing among private sector companies and federal law enforcement.

Samsung SmartTVs May Record Conversations

Samsung SmartTVs May Record Conversations

A line in the privacy policy states the television may record conversation and send it to a third party.



Axis Unanimously Accepts Bid from Canon

Canon Inc. has announced a public offer to the shareholders of Axis to transfer all of their shares in Axis to Canon. The total value of the offer is SEK 23.6 billion

New Report Finds Security Gaps in Vehicle Technology

New Report Finds Security Gaps in Vehicle Technology

A report by U.S. Senator Edward Markey finds that most automakers don’t have the ability to find security breaches.

US Navy Introduces Firefighting Robot

US Navy Introduces Firefighting Robot

SAFFiR and his drone sidekick, Damage Control Technologies, help keep sailors out of direct exposure to fire.

Obama’s Security Strategy Features Robust Leadership, Limitations

Obama’s Security Strategy Features Robust Leadership, Limitations

The President’s second, and final, national security strategy focuses on limiting how much the United States can shape world events.

VITEK to Sponsor ESA Leadership Summit in Phoenix This Month

Company representatives to share information on latest in video surveillance and products.

How Safe is Taxpayer Data?

How Safe is Taxpayer Data?

Several technologies are available that help detect misuse of taxpayer information.

France Refuses to Fuel the Fire of Terrorism

France Refuses to Fuel the Fire of Terrorism

Filming action movies on Paris streets banned in response to recent terrorist attacks.

Anthem Blue Cross Hacked, Affecting Millions

Anthem Blue Cross Hacked, Affecting Millions

The health insurance company is working with the FBI to come to a solution.

New Altronix Outdoor Solution

Enables long range Ethernet over Coax or CAT5e and supports Hi-PoE and PoE/PoE+ at longer distances.

Milestone Systems Makes Newborn Rhino an Online Star

First result of a strategic collaboration with Milestone on video-enabled experience in parks.

Video Insight to Donate $1,000,000 in Video Surveillance Systems To Schools and Colleges

Video surveillance isn't a luxury; it's a necessity.

Vector Security Now Accepting Applications for 2015 LPF Scholarships

Company continues commitment to furthering loss prevention education.

Digital Watchdog Course Qualifies for ESA Credit

ESA-certified DW Spectrum IP VMS classes available for 2015.

Contactless Payment and US Chip-and-PIN Adoption Drives Smart Card Growth in 2014

Smart Payment Association announces preliminary finds of 2014 smart card payments review.

Security and Privacy for Wearables Not So Good

Security and Privacy for Wearables Not So Good

By 2019, it is predicted that more than half a billion wearable devices will be in use each day.

Few Criminal Background Checks are run at Airports

Few Criminal Background Checks are run at Airports

Officials have admitted that it is a gap in security.

Google Adds Two New Initiatives to Security Rewards Programs

Google Adds Two New Initiatives to Security Rewards Programs

Paid out more than $1.5 million in 2014.

Panasonic Acquires Video Insight

Goal is to strengthen North American education market.

All New iBridge Messenger SMS & MMS Multimedia Notification Service

Complementary add-on and extension for dealers transition into the smart home market.

Honeywell Introduces Multilingual iOS Demo Apps for Lynx Touch Systems

Seamlessly translates between English, Spanish and French.

Raytec Illuminators Provide LPR for Colombian Police Cars

Growing need for accurate, reliable and mobile LPR to combat speeding in areas with no fixed monitoring.

Blast Kills One in Alexandria, Bombs Found at Cairo Airport

Blast Kills One in Alexandria, Bombs Found at Cairo Airport

The bomb in Alexandria front of the Mabaret Al-Asafra Hospital killed a 27-year-old man and wounded three others.

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols.