Emerging Technologies


Hackers could be Secretly Tapping into your Corporate Meetings

Hackers could be Secretly Tapping into your Corporate Meetings

Lots of companies, even the White House, use a conference calling system that could possibly be tapped by hackers, according to new research.

New Smart Gun Technology May Help with Security in the U.S.

New Smart Gun Technology May Help with Security in the U.S.

With gun control on the forefront of everyone’s minds, technology companies are introducing products that could save lives.

CES 2016: The Coolest Security Products

CES 2016: The Coolest Security Products

Security companies are making a splash at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show, take a peek into our roundup of the coolest products.

Comcast Xfinity Security System Helps Burglars Break into Homes

Comcast Xfinity Security System Helps Burglars Break into Homes

Security researchers at Rapid7 have found vulnerabilities in Comcast’s Xfinity Home Security system.

Obama on Gun Control: What to Expect

Obama on Gun Control: What to Expect

Obama has dedicated his last year in office to gun control, here is what to expect.

3 Tips to Keep your Home Secure Over the Holidays

3 Tips to Keep your Home Secure Over the Holidays

Don’t let your holiday season turn be ruined by bad security.

U.S. Airports with the Highest and Lowest Security Satisfaction

U.S. Airports with the Highest and Lowest Security Satisfaction

AirportXP, a mobile experience tool, allowed travelers to log their satisfaction with airport security checkpoints.

U.S. Revamps Homeland Security Alert System

U.S. Revamps Homeland Security Alert System

The Department of Homeland Security issued a new type of terror alert in December, warning Americans that self-radicalized suspects inspired by foreign extremists could strike without notice.



This Year’s Hottest Gift Banned from Airlines

This Year's Hottest Gift Banned from Airlines

Nearly every major U.S. carrier won’t let you board with a hoverboard in tow.

Potential Security Risk of Wearable Tech

Potential Security Risks of Wearable Tech

The new, trendy wearable technology could pose a security threat to you.

HID Global to Supply U.S. Government with Permanent Resident Cards

HID Global wins contract to help redesign and continue manufacturing U.S. government’s Permanent Resident Card.

Security Vulnerabilities Found in PC Support Software

Security Vulnerabilities Found in PC Support Software

Lenovo, Toshiba and Dell advise users to remove software due to security issues.

BEI Security Announces SmartFence

BEI Security introduces new product at the Hi-Tech Defense Industry Fair.

Technology at Your Fingertips

By year’s end we have seen tons of new products and technology, and it amazes me that there is even more on the horizon.

What's Trending

The video surveillance and physical security industry has been anything but quiet recently. Consolidation via merger and acquisition activity, competitive pressures driving costs lower and technology evolution are forces affecting trends both now and into the future.

Making Technology Accessible - Industry responds to demand for sustainable access control products and technologies

Making Technology Accessible

When I’m asked what role access control devices and technologies play in a structure’s overall sustainability, my thoughts usually wander first to LED lighting.

The Next Generation of Security and Bag Check

The Next Generation of Security and Bag Check

We may have finally found a more efficient way of getting through airport security.

Securitron and HES Preview Suite of Sustainable Products at Greenbuild 2015

At Greenbuild 2015, Securitron and HES are previewing innovations specifically designed to improve the efficiency of an access control solution.

Altronix Offers Solutions for Challenging Outdoor Surveillance

Altronix Offers Innovative Power and Transmission Solutions for Challenging Outdoor Surveillance, Access and Security Applications

Paris Attackers Could have used PlayStation 4 to Communicate

Paris Attackers Could have used PlayStation 4 to Communicate

Authorities acknowledge the PlayStation 4 gaming console as an effective avenue of covert communication for terrorists.

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New Products

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure.

  • Hanwha QNO-7012R

    Hanwha QNO-7012R

    The Q Series cameras are equipped with an Open Platform chipset for easy and seamless integration with third-party systems and solutions, and analog video output (CVBS) support for easy camera positioning during installation. A suite of on-board intelligent video analytics covers tampering, directional/virtual line detection, defocus detection, enter/exit, and motion detection.

  • FEP GameChanger

    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction.