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OnSSI Names Industry Leader to Head New Marketing Initiatives

OnSSI Names Industry Leader to Head New Marketing Initiatives

Ken LaMarca fills key position as vice president of marketing.

Thermal Imaging Technology Assists Oklahoma National Guard in Locating Tornado Victims

Thermal Imaging Technology Assists Oklahoma National Guard in Locating Tornado Victims

The 146th Air Support Operations Squadron is utilizing thermal imaging technology, seeking body heat under the rubble, in an effort to locate those buried.

Security Source Announces Acquisition of Martco

Security Source Announces Acquisition of Martco

Security Source identified Martco, a provider of video surveillance products and services to quick service restaurants, banks and convenience stores, as a way to enhance its service offering to nationwide retailers.

Bosch Video Technology Supports Perfect Inauguration in the Netherlands

Bosch Video Technology Supports Perfect Inauguration in the Netherlands

Amsterdam’s police looked for a partner who was able to support them in terms of video surveillance as well as monitoring the streams of visitors.

PSA Security Networks Congratulates Their New Board of Directors

PSA Security Networks Congratulates Their New Board of Directors

PSA Security Network is proud to announce the results of the Board of Director Elections held at its Annual Stockholders’ Meeting during PSA-TEC 2013 in Westminster, Colorado.

SWAC from RTTG Ensures Members Who Access Critical Infrastructure Sites are Safe

SWAC from RTTG Ensures Members Who Access Critical Infrastructure Sites are Safe

Known simply as SWAC, this Secure Worker Access Consortium, driven by RTTG's Real-Time Verification (RTV) technology platform, is a comprehensive, highly-secure, information-sharing program that helps to ensure that workers who access critical facilities or key infrastructures are known, safe and threat-free.

Honeywell Customer Highlights the Role of Integrated Security at IACLEA 2013 Annual Conference

Honeywell Customer Highlights the Role of Integrated Security at IACLEA 2013 Annual Conference

University of District of Columbia will outline its approach to campus safety at annual campus law enforcement meeting.

Firetide Names Cisco Veteran John McCool as CEO

Firetide Names Cisco Veteran John McCool as CEO

McCool brings deep technology expertise and proven ability to scale a global network business while Firetide targets high-growth government, commercial and industrial applications with its high-bandwidth mesh network technology.



ASIS International and BICSI Sign MOU

ASIS International and BICSI Sign MOU

Privacy, workforce development and federal resources among top issues to be addressed

Easy to Use Application Provides Highly Effective Visual Representations of Site Security Options

Easy to Use Application Provides Highly Effective Visual Representations of Site Security Options

A web application, based on Google Maps’ API, allows users to assess a site and build a surveillance strategy based on the specific needs of a facility and its surroundings.

Lifes Lessons Include Leadership

Lifes Lessons Include Leadership

"The retired general talked about leadership, and how vital it is to the U.S. position not only to lead by example, but to assume the global role."

PSA Security Network Hires Business Development Representative

PSA Security Network Hires Business Development Representative

Mike Rothstein will be working closely with the entire PSA Security sales team to develop new business opportunities and increase sales to new customers.

Bosch Rocks ISC West 2013 with Biggest Jam Session Yet

Bosch Rocks ISC West 2013 with Biggest Jam Session Yet

"Our fourth-annual 'You Rock!' customer appreciation celebration at ISC West 2013, was the largest, most successful jam session to date. Nearly 800 industry professionals attended the evening networking event headlined by Bosch’s house band — the Magneatos."

Rates Expire at Midnight for ESX

Rates Expire at Midnight for ESX

Register now and SAVE UP TO $100 on your registration! Prices for the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) will increase at midnight.

How Cyberthieves Stole $45 Million from ATMs and How You Can Protect Your ATM Card

How Cyberthieves Stole $45 Million from ATMs and How You Can Protect Your ATM Card

It seems that masks and guns were replaced with laptops and Internet, creating an untypical bank heist.

HID Global Showcases Advanced Government to Citizen Identity Solutions

HID Global Showcases Advanced Government to Citizen Identity Solutions

HID Global will demonstrate its advanced Government ID Solutions portfolio and integrated capabilities for delivering smart card ID credentials and total ID ecosystems for e-passport, national ID, foreign resident, worker ID and vehicle registration program at Booth # F11 at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre from May 21-23, 2013.

Robust Surveillance Failover Critical to Asia Gaming Growth

Robust Surveillance Failover Critical to Asia Gaming Growth

By 2015, Asia-Pacific casinos are predicted to be generating revenues over $79 billion. But, with such growth comes greater need for control, particularly in terms of security.

10 Year Warranty on Polaroid Professional Surveillance Solutions

10 Year Warranty on Polaroid Professional Surveillance Solutions

Longest warranty in surveillance solutions.

HID Global Appoints Rob Haslam as Vice President of Government ID Solutions

HID Global Appoints Rob Haslam as Vice President of Government ID Solutions

With Haslam's expertise in building and implementing integrated government ID programs, he is responsible for the strategic development and worldwide expansion of HID's government-to-citizen ID business.

GovSec TREXPO CPM 2013

Satisfying Work

Let’s face it, tradeshow attendance is hard work. When a company is putting on its own tradeshow, it become less a trial and more a labor of love. Security Products magazine (1105 Media Inc.) owns GovSec, an annual security conference and exposition held in Washington, D.C. each spring.

Sentry View Systems Launches SentrySPEAR

Sentry View Systems Launches SentrySPEAR

Flexible, remote surveillance solution that is easily transported on a standard-size or cargo flat bed truck or trailer.

Sentry View Systems Launches SiteCOMMANDER

Sentry View Systems Launches SiteCOMMANDER

Turnkey intelligent data management featuring mobile access to critical situational awareness for first responders.

G4S Technology Expands Operations and Opens a New Regional Office in the Greater Seattle Area

G4S Technology Expands Operations and Opens a New Regional Office in the Greater Seattle Area

Expansion to meet growing area security and communications demands while increasing their U.S. footprint.

FLIR Welcomes New Business Development Manager for A and Es and Dealers

FLIR Welcomes New Business Development Manager for A and Es and Dealers

Ross Sexter has over 30 years of experience in the security field.

Catalyst AV Enters into Nationwide Distribution Agreement with Atlona

Catalyst AV Enters into Nationwide Distribution Agreement with Atlona

Comprehensive assortment of media distribution products meets Catalyst AV’s standards for performance and value.

Tyfone Connected Smart Card Solution Fixes Cyber Security and Biometric Vulnerabilities

Tyfone Connected Smart Card Solution Fixes Cyber Security and Biometric Vulnerabilities

Tyfone combines local- and cloud-based technologies for trusted verification of passwords, biometrics and other digital ID credentials to counter security breaches.

Mission 500 Announces New Advisory and Executive Boards and Embarks on New Growth Strategy

Mission 500 Announces New Advisory and Executive Boards and Embarks on New Growth Strategy

Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is proud to announce it has created new Advisory and Executive Boards comprised of a strong team of security industry leaders.

New Video Intercom Buzz In Systems Activated at Main Entrances of RTSD Schools

New Video Intercom Buzz In Systems Activated at Main Entrances of RTSD Schools

Visitors are required to press the intercom button once to activate the system, wait for a member of the main office staff to reply, face the intercom, and advise the staff member of their name and purpose of visit.

18 Things You Might or Might Not Know About Bryce Reed

18 Things You Might or Might Not Know About Bryce Reed

Learn some interesting facts about Bryce Reed, a supposed West E.M.T., who has been taken into custody after the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion.

Axis Introduces New High Performance Video Encoder Solution

Axis Introduces New High Performance Video Encoder Solution

This new video encoder is high-performance, mission-critical, analog-to-network for large surveillance installations.

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  • New Report Reveals Top Trends Transforming Access Controller Technology

    Mercury Security, a provider in access control hardware and open platform solutions, has published its Trends in Access Controllers Report, based on a survey of over 450 security professionals across North America and Europe. The findings highlight the controller’s vital role in a physical access control system (PACS), where the device not only enforces access policies but also connects with readers to verify user credentials—ranging from ID badges to biometrics and mobile identities. With 72% of respondents identifying the controller as a critical or important factor in PACS design, the report underscores how the choice of controller platform has become a strategic decision for today’s security leaders. Read Now

  • Overwhelming Majority of CISOs Anticipate Surge in Cyber Attacks Over the Next Three Years

    An overwhelming 98% of chief information security officers (CISOs) expect a surge in cyber attacks over the next three years as organizations face an increasingly complex and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven digital threat landscape. This is according to new research conducted among 300 CISOs, chief information officers (CIOs), and senior IT professionals by CSC1, the leading provider of enterprise-class domain and domain name system (DNS) security. Read Now

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  • Cloud Security Alliance Brings AI-Assisted Auditing to Cloud Computing

    The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, today introduced an innovative addition to its suite of Security, Trust, Assurance and Risk (STAR) Registry assessments with the launch of Valid-AI-ted, an AI-powered, automated validation system. The new tool provides an automated quality check of assurance information of STAR Level 1 self-assessments using state-of-the-art LLM technology. Read Now

  • Report: Nearly 1 in 5 Healthcare Leaders Say Cyberattacks Have Impacted Patient Care

    Omega Systems, a provider of managed IT and security services, today released new research that reveals the growing impact of cybersecurity challenges on leading healthcare organizations and patient safety. According to the 2025 Healthcare IT Landscape Report, 19% of healthcare leaders say a cyberattack has already disrupted patient care, and more than half (52%) believe a fatal cyber-related incident is inevitable within the next five years. Read Now

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    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.

  • 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.