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Middle Atlantic Sets New Standard for Compact Surge Protection

Engineered with non-sacrificial and non-degrading protection to ensure system reliability by absorbing surges without contaminating system ground.

Von Duprin Concealed Vertical Cable Exit Devices Fill Church's Tall Order

Expansion and the building of new structures prompted way to secure pairs of 14-foot tall bronze doors.

BadUSB is Haunting Cyber Space

The ABC’s of Cyber Security

It’s time to stop lecturing about cyber security and transform it into a topic of conversation, a give-and-take discussion, so that an effective battle against cyber malice can wage, and hopefully, win out over cyber criminals. Our perceptions must change; we must take the time to make safety and security into habits when it comes to the cyber world.

Top 5 Security Apps for iPhone 6

Top 5 Security Apps for iPhone 6

The 5 most common uses of the smartphone and a corresponding safety app or two to protect iPhone 6 users.

Gunman Shot Down inside Canada’s Parliament Building

Gunman Shot Down inside Canada’s Parliament Building

It is unclear as to whether there are others in the area.

Google Takes Authentication to a New Level

Google Takes Authentication to a New Level

Insert USB device then tap it when prompted by Chrome.

Staples Stores Potentially Attacked by Credit Card Thieves

Staples Stores Potentially Attacked by Credit Card Thieves

Stores in the Northeastern United States may have been attacked

Infinova Signed Agreement to Acquire Swann Communications Pty Ltd

Transaction subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be closed within this year.



Verint Certifies Platform with AMAG Technology

Certification under Symmetry Extended Business Solutions Program for latest version of Situation Management Center (SMC) software.

Altronix Launches Video Series on Infrastructure Solutions

Informative videos deliver overviews on new innovative products.

Airport Security Using Bomb-sniffing Plants

Airport Security Using Bomb-sniffing Plants

Genetically altered plants and electronic webcams may be the answer to a more serene airport experience.

Pennsylvania School Boosts Security after Reported Sighting of Alleged Killer

Pennsylvania School Boosts Security after Reported Sighting of Alleged Killer

Eric Frein, the suspect of a deadly police ambush, was allegedly spotted near his old school

Goldman Sachs Recognizes Eagle Eye Networks Founder and CEO

Dean Drako: one of '100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2014.'

Vanderbilt Industries Agrees to Acquire Siemens Security Product Business

Move consolidates company’s fast growing presence in global security systems industry.

Mission 500 Partners with DOT Generation on Innovative Fundraising Program

For every project printed with DOT, the company will donate 5% of the gross sale.

MasterCard and Zwipe Announce Launch of Integrated Payment Card

The world's first contactless payment card featuring an integrated fingerprint sensor.

How to Set Up Your Twitter Profile as a Security Professional

How to Set Up Your Twitter Profile as a Security Professional

Learn step-by-step how to set up a Twitter account along with reasons why you should.

Total Recall to Unveil CrimeEye RD Rapid Deployment Surveillance Unit at IACP 2014

Company will showcase item equipped with HDTV-quality Axis dome network cameras.

CEM Systems Releases New Version of AC2000 Security Management System

Latest version of AC2000 offers solutions to improve security, a range of new integrations and enhances the functionality of emerald, the intelligent access terminal.

Hikvision Adds Ultimate Gain Glass to Enhance Performance of EXIR Network Bullet Cameras

Homes, offices and small to medium enterprises set to benefit.

IDV Solutions Visual Command Center and SureView Systems Immix CC Integrate

Leading risk visualization software integrated with SureView’s advanced situational awareness software to enhance situation awareness and incident response.

FBI Not Happy with Google, Apple Encryption

FBI Not Happy with Google, Apple Encryption

The encryption techniques might be regulated by the government in order to maintain control.

Newly-discovered Security Bug has Gone to the Dogs

Newly-discovered Security Bug has Gone to the Dogs

Used in encryption technology and can allow attackers to take over accounts, such as email and banking.

Obama Says Ebola is a National Security Threat

Obama Says Ebola is a National Security Threat

The President says the issue has a low margin for error in his statement regarding the disease.

BadUSB is Haunting Cyber Space

BadUSB is Haunting Cyber Space

Thumb drives could become the carriers for the next digital epidemic! There’s not only risk in the data that they store but also in the core of how USBs work. Security Today and Bob Ehlers from RGB Spectrum will be discussing the details about BadUSB. Dubbed by some media sources as “a critical security flaw that can turn USB drives into cyber threats,” BadUSB is giving hackers access to what they want most…our computers!

Hikvision Adds Mini IR PT Network Camera to Easy IP Range

Compact in size, features HD 720p, real-time video with motorized pan and tilt.

Honeywell Total Connect Remote Services Enhanced

Helps security dealers boost RMR and reach new markets while expanding connected home and business offerings with GPS vehicle and asset tracking.

SecurityTronix Announces New HD-coaxinator Online Storage Calculator

Calculator joins growing number of company's helpful online tools.

HID Global and RFI Pilot Use of Smartphones and Gesture Technology for Enterprise Access Control

Second Netflix pilot follows HID Global’s and RFI’s successful initial Netflix project, and takes mobile access control to the next level of security and convenience.

Oncam Grandeye Opens Office in Delhi, India

Company introduces 360-degree technology to local dignitaries and more than 120 businesses.

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