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Security Report says White House Needs New Fence

Security Report says White House Needs New Fence

The report also suggests that the Secret Service needs a new director from outside the organization

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 19, 2014
Dallas Police Department to Add 200 Body Cameras in January

Dallas Police Department to Add 200 Body Cameras in January

The DPD cites the need to increase transparency, accountability and community engagement.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 18, 2014
National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Looks to Israel for Advice

National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Looks to Israel for Advice

The deputy director of the center is willing to look beyond his borders for cutting edge techniques

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 17, 2014
Police Raid Sydney Café

Police Raid Sydney Café

Police forces shot and killed a hostage-taker early Tuesday

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 15, 2014
Kenya President Makes Case for Tougher Security Law

Kenya President Makes Case for Tougher Security Law

The president cites a dangerous enemy in calling for a change.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 12, 2014

Supreme Court of Canada Upholds Cellphone Search at Arrest

A 4-3 decision by the country's highest court said the evidence Toronto police found on a robbery suspect's phone, including a photo of a handgun and a draft text message which read in part, "We did it," should not be excluded.

  • Dec 11, 2014
UK Police Boost Security after Threat against Officers

UK Police Boost Security after Threat against Officers

Police in Birmingham, England received a threat Monday.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 10, 2014
U.S. Prepares for Security Risks ahead of CIA Torture Report

U.S. Prepares for Security Risks ahead of CIA Torture Report

American agencies around the world prepare for possible threats related to the release of the report

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 09, 2014


New U.S. Guidelines Ban Profiling by Federal Law Enforcement

New U.S. Guidelines Ban Profiling by Federal Law Enforcement

Airport and border screening are exempt from the new rules.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 08, 2014
FBI in Danger of “Going Dark” if not able to Tap Devices

FBI in Danger of “Going Dark” if not able to Tap Devices

Government agency attempts to stand its ground against political leader.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Dec 05, 2014
Sony Hack Exposes Social Security Numbers

Sony Hack Exposes Social Security Numbers

Social Security numbers appeared more than 1.1 million times in 601 publicly-posted files stolen by hackers.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 05, 2014
NYPD Twitter Fail

NYPD Twitter Fail

Critics attack NYPD after on social media after "wehearyou Tweet comes out soon after Eric Garner decision.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Dec 04, 2014

Body-mounted Camera Funding for Police Announced by Obama

Police shootings of youth and protests drive demand for video documentation of police activities.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Dec 02, 2014
Black Friday was the Second-Biggest Day Ever for Background Checks

Black Friday was the Second-Biggest Day Ever for Background Checks

The FBI dealt with more background checks than ever since the week following the Sandy Hook school shooting

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 01, 2014
U.S. Military Warned about ISIS Threat within America’s Borders

U.S. Military Warned about ISIS Threat within America’s Borders

FBI gains fresh intelligence and issues a security bulletin last night.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Dec 01, 2014
Philadelphia Readies for Papal Security Challenge

Philadelphia Readies for Papal Security Challenge

The Pope’s visit to the city will be the largest event in its modern history.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Nov 18, 2014
Do Not Post Pictures of Your Completed Ballot on Social Media

Do Not Post Pictures of Your Completed Ballot on Social Media

Steep fines are being issued and some are having their votes invalidated.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Nov 04, 2014
European Union Holds Largest-Ever Cyber-Security Exercise

European Union Holds Largest-Ever Cyber-Security Exercise

The European Network and Information Security Agency coordinated an exercise based in Athens.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Oct 31, 2014
US Heightens Security at Federal Buildings Nationwide

US Heightens Security at Federal Buildings Nationwide

Responding to recent fatal shooting at Canadian Parliament building, security measures are stepping up in America.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Oct 29, 2014
Hackers Breach White House Computers

Hackers Breach White House Computers

The hackers are thought to be working for the Russian government.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Oct 29, 2014

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    Artisan Apartment Homes, a luxury apartment complex in Dunedin, Florida, recently transitioned from mechanical keys to electronic locks and centralized system software with support from Allegion US, a leading provider of security solutions, technology and services, and Florida-based Comfort Technologies, which specializes in deploying multifamily access control, IoT devices and software management solutions. Read Now

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  • 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.

  • 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.