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Leading Law Enforcement Authorities Say that Video Provided Eureka Moment in Boston Bombing Manhunt

Law enforcement leaders who directed last year’s Boston Marathon bombing investigation today cited video as the most valuable technology they used to identify the suspects. Federal, state and local law enforcement officials – Richard DesLauriers, former Special Agent in Charge of the Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Colonel Timothy P. Alben, Superintendent of Massachusetts State Police, and; Edward F. Davis, former Police Commissioner of the City of Boston Police Department – spoke at the GovSec and FOSE events taking place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

Security Products Announces Platinum and Gold Winners of The Govies Awards for 2014

Huge congratulations to all the 2014 Govies award winners!

Donilon Outlines National Security Challenges

Tom Donilon, former National Security Advisor to President Obama, outlined a series of national security challenges and economic opportunities facing the United States at GovSec and FOSE at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C

Attend Wednesday Keynote at GovSec to Help One Fund

Help Axis Communications by grabbing a cup of coffee and attending the Wednesday keynote at GovSec 2014.

Teen Plotted to Bomb Schools and Open Fire on Students

Teen Plotted to Bomb Schools and Open Fire on Students

Heavy metal, gory movies and guns found on Minnesota teen's Facebook page, indicators of malice intent?

Innovative Ocularis 4.0 Changes the Landscape in Surveillance and Security

Innovative capabilities chance the rules for system design, implementation, operation and scalability.

IPVideo Corporation Wins 2014 LISTNet Long Island Software Award

Global Fusion Center offers manned, 24-7, real-time surveillance and security verification services for a variety of verticals.

Vector Security Announces 2014 Loss Prevention Foundation Scholarship Winners

Scholarships provide financial support to loss prevention professionals in the U.S. and Canada looking to obtain Loss Prevention Qualified and Loss Prevention Certified certifications.



HID Global and Tamoco Report Successful and Secure NFC Mobile Promotion at Tribeca Film Festival

Tamoco utilized HID Trusted Tag Services to provide film lovers with the ability to use their Near Field Communications (NFC) enabled smartphone to receive Tribeca Film Festival tickets.

No Drones Allowed at Yosemite National Park

Getting back to the tranquility of nature without the buzzing sounds of small flying objects.

Biometrics at the ATM: You Can Bank On It

Biometrics at the ATM: You Can Bank On It

Banks worldwide are putting biometrics at the front end using fingerprint authentication.

App Review: MamaBear App Increases Communication, Leading to Enhanced Safety

App Review: MamaBear App Increases Communication, Leading to Enhanced Safety

Engaging on Twitter leads to discover of app to help parents keep their children safe via open communication and allowing the child to be an advocate for their own safety.

Security Products Announces The Govies Government Security Award Winners for 2014

Security Products Announces The Govies Government Security Award Winners for 2014

The staff at Security Products and Security Today wish all the winners a huge congratulations.

Mission 500 Reaches Over 500 Sponsored Children in Mexico

World Vision Mexico Receives the Donation of US $10,000.

Milestone Systems Names Razberi Technologies Technology Partner of the Year 2013

9th annual Milestone Systems Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS) partner conference in the Americas recognizes company for their support of Milestone XProtect and Arcus software.

Casino Security System Goes IP

Casino Security System Goes IP

Founded in 1983, Fort McDowell Casino in Arizona doesn’t take security lightly. Their security system has undergone a number of transitions over the years to aid in protecting 128,000 square foot of slot machines, 18 blackjack tables, 20 poker tables, a 1,800-seat bingo hall and a golf course.

Building the Intelligent Edge

Building the Intelligent Edge

Philosophical and physical shifts in intelligence and management at the edge are remaking corporate networks.

Critical to Healthcare Security

Critical to Healthcare Security

Ensuring the safety and security of patients and employees is critical to healthcare organizations of any size. For larger facilities, the task can seem monumental, leading many in the industry to turn to IP network surveillance technology to help take control of the process.

Keeping the Campus Healthy

Keeping the Campus Healthy

With employees and physicians totaling more than 6,000, Baptist Health Care Network is the largest, non-governmental employer in northwest Florida.

The Next Step in ID Verification

The Next Step in ID Verification

“Banks Heap Suits on Target over Breach,” read a recent headline of a Wall Street Journal story. By that time, seven financial institutions had already filed class action suits against the retail giant alleging it did not sufficiently protect its customer’s data.

Partners in Education

Partners in Education

When UCF began planning an upgrade to their security solution—standalone, battery-operated access control that did not provide the level of security needed and a variety of small, analog video systems dispersed throughout multiple campuses

Using Access Control Hardware for Additional Software Applications

As access control systems have become more prevalent in business environments, companies are looking to leverage this technology to deliver additional solutions at less expensive costs.

The Art of Security

The Art of Security

Museums are complicated for security professionals. They must be open and welcoming to the public, but they often have quiet nooks and crannies where patrons sit and ponder the art and human endeavor on display.

A Well-oiled Machine

A Well-oiled Machine

As the sophistication of the security industry evolves daily, companies are honing their partner loyalty programs to assist integrators in all aspects of the industry.

Preventing the New Threat

When most people consider cybersecurity, they think about protecting the information that resides on their computers—sensitive emails, folders or files.

Spring Forward

While an alarm system can’t protect your customers from everything, it is a proven measure of deterrence. Homes with alarm systems are three times less likely to get burglarized than homes without them.

Providing a Healthy Balance

Providing a Healthy Balance

Datacenter traffic is predicted to triple by 2017 with the cloud as the biggest traffic source, according to a recent Cisco Global Cloud Index study.

Security, at Warp Speed

Security, at Warp Speed

There is no telling what an appetite for success and a passion for technology will produce. One thing for certain, the desire to give the customer the best security solution possible will likely bear a long-term, winning combination.

ISC West is a premier venue for technology and what’s new in the industry. Three products stand out in my mind. The first is a consumer product from FLIR that was introduced during the Consumer Electronics Show in January.

I’m Sold on Biometrics

ISC West is a premier venue for technology and what’s new in the industry. Three products stand out in my mind. The first is a consumer product from FLIR that was introduced during the Consumer Electronics Show in January.

Looking London in the Eye

Looking London in the Eye

Paris has the Eiffel Tower; New York has the Empire State building; Sydney has its Opera House; Rome has the Coliseum; and London has the London Eye, a well-known symbol for an extraordinary city.

Featured

  • Net2 Access Control Increases Reliability at Residential Complex

    Encore Atlantic Shores is a residential complex of 240 luxurious townhomes for ages 55 and over in Eastport, New York. Completed in 2011, the site boasts an 11,800 square foot clubhouse, with amenities such as a fitness center, heated indoor pool, whirlpool spa, multi-purpose ballroom, cardroom and clubroom with billiards, tennis courts and an outdoor putting green. Read Now

  • Security Today Announces The Govies Government Security Award Winners for 2025

    Security Today is pleased to announce the 2025 winners in The Govies Government Security Awards. The awards honor outstanding government security products in a variety of categories. Read Now

  • Survey: 60 Percent of Organizations Using AI in IT Infrastructure

    Netwrix, a cybersecurity provider focused on data and identity threats, today announced the release of its annual global 2025 Cybersecurity Trends Report based on a global survey of 2,150 IT and security professionals from 121 countries. It reveals that 60% of organizations are already using artificial intelligence (AI) in their IT infrastructure and 30% are considering implementing AI. Read Now

  • New Research Reveals Global Video Surveillance Industry Perspectives on AI

    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

New Products

  • QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    The latest Qualcomm® Vision Intelligence Platform offers next-generation smart camera IoT solutions to improve safety and security across enterprises, cities and spaces. The Vision Intelligence Platform was expanded in March 2022 with the introduction of the QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC), which delivers superior artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing at the edge.

  • 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.

  • 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.