Incident Response


Startup Knightscope is preparing to Roll out Robot Patrols

Startup Knightscope is preparing to Roll out Robot Patrols

The company already has robots on Microsoft’s campus.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Nov 14, 2014

The Largest Mass Transit Deployment

Helping the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) reduce violent crime and robberies by up to 35 percent was a mission Sentry 360 relished. Providing their Ultra HD surveillance cameras and systems, the Plainfield, Ill., camera manufacturer was involved in the largest 360-degree install in mass transit history.

  • By Sara Svendsen
  • Nov 01, 2014
The Rise of the Machines: M2M’s Role in Transforming Business and Security

The Rise of the Machines: M2M’s Role in Transforming Business and Security

Faced with tighter security requirements, enhanced regulatory pressure and heightened environmental concerns, businesses seek technologies that will improve overall business processes.

  • By Rod Montrose
  • Oct 24, 2014
Pennsylvania School Boosts Security after Reported Sighting of Alleged Killer

Pennsylvania School Boosts Security after Reported Sighting of Alleged Killer

Eric Frein, the suspect of a deadly police ambush, was allegedly spotted near his old school

  • By Matt Holden
  • Oct 20, 2014

Putting Out the Welcome Mat for Video Surveillance

For Conlin Properties, IP surveillance cameras from Axis Communications have played a critical role in the program’s success. Executives estimate that they have seen a 40 percent reduction in incident calls since they started using and publicizing these cameras.

  • By Fredrik Nilsson
  • Oct 01, 2014

The Roots of Remote Monitoring

Over the years, remote monitoring has become increasingly sophisticated as wireless area network (WAN) bandwidth, transmission speeds and image quality have improved. Today’s remote monitoring systems can scale almost infinitely, making them cost-effective solutions for securing large, geographically dispersed environments.

  • By Kenichi Mori
  • Oct 01, 2014
Fire Set at Aurora FAA Radar Center Deliberately Set, Causing hundreds of Delayed and Canceled Flights

Fire Set at Aurora FAA Radar Center Deliberately Set, Causing hundreds of Delayed and Canceled Flights

Police say the fire was set by a contract employee and they do not consider it an act of terrorism.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Sep 26, 2014

Napco Security Systems Delivers First Control4-certified Alarm Panel Line

Enables dealers to quickly and easily integrate security within projects and offer protection of homes and businesses.

  • Sep 15, 2014


Columnist Says Those with Footage Have the Power

Columnist Says Those with Footage Have the Power

In the aftermath of the Ray Rice Scandal, it comes down to those with the camera footage.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Sep 09, 2014
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

  • By Matt Holden
  • Sep 05, 2014
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

  • By Matt Holden
  • Sep 03, 2014
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

  • By Matt Holden
  • Sep 02, 2014

ASAP Ready to Expand Beyond Charter Members

Expansion of program supported by demand from New PSAPs on the system.

  • Aug 29, 2014

Local Police Searching Security Cameras for Evidence in Arson of Football Player’s Vehicle

Arkansas quarterback Brandon Allen’s car was burned on Aug. 25

  • By Matt Holden
  • Aug 28, 2014
Elementary Schools in Winston-Salem, N.C., Install Security Cameras in Every Classroom

Elementary Schools in Winston-Salem, N.C., Install Security Cameras in Every Classroom

The WSFCS school system also installed GPS trackers on every school bus

  • By Matt Holden
  • Aug 26, 2014
Six Characteristics Every Security Camera Company Must Have

Six Characteristics Every Security Camera Company Must Have

Total Security has named the six things all security companies must have

  • By Matt Holden
  • Aug 25, 2014
Columnist calls for public security cameras after the disturbances in Ferguson

Columnist calls for public security cameras after the disturbances in Ferguson

Larry Seltzer says that public security cameras could have helped the police gather information

  • By Matt Holden
  • Aug 21, 2014
ADT to Offer New Remote and Mobile Products

ADT to Offer New Remote and Mobile Products

The home security company begins its movement into home-control products.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Aug 14, 2014
German Artists Claim Responsibility for the White Flags on the Brooklyn Bridge

German Artists Claim Responsibility for the White Flags on the Brooklyn Bridge

Two artists say they made the flags themselves

  • By Matt Holden
  • Aug 13, 2014
Making a Cultural Shift

Making a Cultural Shift

Hospitals operate 24/7. As a result, countless numbers of people enter and exit their facilities. In order to provide a safe environment for their patients and employees, they need to know who these people are and why they are there.

  • By Greg Goyne
  • Aug 06, 2014

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  • Report: 47 Percent of Security Service Providers Are Not Yet Using AI or Automation Tools

    Trackforce, a provider of security workforce management platforms, today announced the launch of its 2025 Physical Security Operations Benchmark Report, an industry-first study that benchmarks both private security service providers and corporate security teams side by side. Based on a survey of over 300 security professionals across the globe, the report provides a comprehensive look at the state of physical security operations. Read Now

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  • Identity Governance at the Crossroads of Complexity and Scale

    Modern enterprises are grappling with an increasing number of identities, both human and machine, across an ever-growing number of systems. They must also deal with increased operational demands, including faster onboarding, more scalable models, and tighter security enforcement. Navigating these ever-growing challenges with speed and accuracy requires a new approach to identity governance that is built for the future enterprise. Read Now

  • Eagle Eye Networks Launches AI Camera Gun Detection

    Eagle Eye Networks, a provider of cloud video surveillance, recently introduced Eagle Eye Gun Detection, a new layer of protection for schools and businesses that works with existing security cameras and infrastructure. Eagle Eye Networks is the first to build gun detection into its platform. Read Now

  • Report: AI is Supercharging Old-School Cybercriminal Tactics

    AI isn’t just transforming how we work. It’s reshaping how cybercriminals attack, with threat actors exploiting AI to mass produce malicious code loaders, steal browser credentials and accelerate cloud attacks, according to a new report from Elastic. Read Now

  • Pragmatism, Productivity, and the Push for Accountability in 2025-2026

    Every year, the security industry debates whether artificial intelligence is a disruption, an enabler, or a distraction. By 2025, that conversation matured, where AI became a working dimension in physical identity and access management (PIAM) programs. Observations from 2025 highlight this turning point in AI’s role in access control and define how security leaders are being distinguished based on how they apply it. Read Now

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  • 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.

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions.

  • 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.