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LENSEC Teaming Up with Ingram Micro

LENSEC and Ingram Micro will roll out the new Perspective NVA at the Fall ONE Event.

Siemens Building Technologies Teams with Quantum Secure

Significantly expands global channel for SAFE Suite of software products.

Police Department Debuts Body Cameras on Officers

Police Department Debuts Body Cameras on Officers

This in response to police department's "Stop and Frisk" policies being challenged by civil rights groups in court.

Smartvue Powers Western Digital Video Surveillance Solutions

Providing hard drive manufacturer with new innovative video surveillance solutions.

Honeywell Announces Expanded Vista Panel Support Capability for Crestron Dealers

VISTA Security Panels can now communicate with Crestron 2- and 3-Series Control Systems through Honeywell 4232 Connected Building Module.

Idesco Partners with Brivo Systems to Provide Cloud-based Security Solutions

Security systems integrator takes managed services to the next level with Brivo’s cloud-based access control system.

Advanced Technology Video Releases New PTZ Speed Dome with IR LEDs

Loaded with features, is ONVIF Profile S compliant and is IP66 weatherproof rated.

Secura Key Offers 4-Door NOVA.16 Access Control Kits

Almost everything you need to control access to four doors.



Security at NFL Stadiums a Top Priority

Security at NFL Stadiums a Top Priority

As the season gets underway, stadiums are taking some new security measures

Google Maps Sees Every Nook and Cranny Inside Buildings

Google Maps Sees Every Nook and Cranny Inside Buildings

Google believes Cartographer will be useful for trade shows, conferences and concerts.

Samsung and OnSSI to Premier New Benchmarks in Integration at ASIS

Innovative system solution drives intelligent centralized and edge performance.

AvaLAN Wireless Launches 900MHz Frequency Hopper

AW900F Industrial Wireless Ethernet delivers long range, reliable speed and secure wireless networking.

Advantech Launches Dual-node Short-depth 4U Chassis

Designed for high-end machine automation applications that require two computers in one piece of equipment for workload sharing and parallel computing.

Milestone Systems Adds Support for Offline Camera Recording Using ONVIF

The latest Device Pack from Milestone adds support for ONVIF Edge Storage in XProtect.

3-D Printed Skeleton Key Can Open Almost Any Lock in Seconds

3-D Printed Skeleton Key Can Open Almost Any Lock in Seconds

Quickly breach high-security locks by using a printed "bump" key.

Q and A with Chief Information Security Officer at Duke University about Yubico

Q and A with Chief Information Security Officer at Duke University about Yubico

Richard Biever talks strong authentication, two-factor authentication, YubiKey, user feedback and working with Yubico.

Sony Announces IPELA Engine EX Full HD Bullet Camera with Dual Lighting System

SNC-VB632D day/night, IP camera to be demonstrated at ASIS 2014, Atlanta.

Advanced Technology Video Releases New Network IR Bullet Camera

Newest addition to IP Product Series line provides great features at an affordable price.

Silent Knight Builds Online Resource for Life Safety Industry

Silent Knight blog informs on everything related to life safety systems – codes, technology, training, trends, and more.

Vicon and IQinVision Merger Approved

Merger adds a global market of integrated solutions to the video security market.

Eastern Michigan University Nearing Completion of Major Security Upgrades

Eastern Michigan University Nearing Completion of Major Security Upgrades

The university is installing new security cameras and AEDs with more upgrades to follow

Are DIY Home Security Cameras the Wave of the Future?

Are DIY Home Security Cameras the Wave of the Future?

A group of cheap cameras turns your home into a do-it-yourself security system

New Product of the Year Award Winners Announced

The staff at Security Products magazine are honored to recognize NPOY winners for their noteworthy products in their ability to improve security.

Hot Time in Atlanta

There are a lot of important things about the month of September: School is underway; football has started; and it is time for ASIS.

Protect a Key

When Steven Shaker wants to know who last took a car on his lot out for a demo or wants to see the demo history of a specific vehicle, all he has to do is go to his computer and check the Morse Watchmans KeyPro software for the answer.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Video Surveillance Investment

Transit systems across the country strive to make the smartest investments to improve community safety and provide valuable resources for law enforcement.

Standardizing as a Breakthrough

Alcatel-Lucent, a leader in products and innovations in IP and cloud networking as well as ultra-broadband fixed and wireless access, is responsible for countless breakthroughs that have shaped the networking and communications industry.

Windstorm Solutions for Hurricanes and Tornadoes

When it comes to windstorm solutions, it’s all code-driven as door, lock and hardware chosen for an opening are determined by hurricane or tornado codes. The challenge comes with knowing which codes apply.

The New Landscape

Managing access privileges for visitors, contractors and vendors in hospitals is a significant challenge for healthcare institutions.

Data Breaches: Who’s Ultimately Responsible?

In 0.27 seconds, these were the top headlines that Google pulled from 67,500 results highlighting the latest data breaches around the globe.

Featured

  • A Look at AI

    Large language models (LLMs) have taken the world by storm. Within months of OpenAI launching its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, it amassed more than 100 million users, making it the fastest-growing consumer application in history. Read Now

  • First, Do No Harm: Responsibly Applying Artificial Intelligence

    It was 2022 when early LLMs (Large Language Models) brought the term “AI” into mainstream public consciousness and since then, we’ve seen security corporations and integrators attempt to develop their solutions and sales pitches around the biggest tech boom of the 21st century. However, not all “artificial intelligence” is equally suitable for security applications, and it’s essential for end users to remain vigilant in understanding how their solutions are utilizing AI. Read Now

  • Improve Incident Response With Intelligent Cloud Video Surveillance

    Video surveillance is a vital part of business security, helping institutions protect against everyday threats for increased employee, customer, and student safety. However, many outdated surveillance solutions lack the ability to offer immediate insights into critical incidents. This slows down investigations and limits how effectively teams can respond to situations, creating greater risks for the organization. Read Now

  • 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

New Products

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”

  • 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.

  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening.