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$9.84 Credit Charge on Statement Could Indicate Fraud

$9.84 Credit Charge on Statement Could Indicate Fraud

What to do if your statement has a charge of $9.84 followed by an unfamiliar website URL.

Norwegian Law Firm Secured by Zwipe Biometric Card

Norwegian Law Firm Secured by Zwipe Biometric Card

“The fingerprint gives high security and since there is no PIN to remember, it is also very easy to use.” – Simonsen VogWiig, Partner.

Top Trends Impacting the Security Identity Industry in 2014

Significant changes are anticipated across physical and logical access control, secure issuance, identity assurance, visitor management, electronic ID (eID) and secure asset tracking.



Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Launches AtHoc IWS System

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Launches AtHoc IWS System

AtHoc system deployment in joint command military medical center safeguards 12,000 personnel in main Bethesda, Md. location.

While blue lights were previously designed to make people feel safer, the reality is that smartphones are taking safety to the next level by providing better and quicker access to emergency support.

Moving Beyond the Blue Light: Smartphones Improve Facility Safety

While blue lights were previously designed to make people feel safer, the reality is that smartphones are taking safety to the next level by providing better and quicker access to emergency support.

Michael’s Arts and Crafts Store Dealing with Possible Data Breach

Michael’s Arts and Crafts Store Dealing with Possible Data Breach

Things you need to do NOW if you have recently shopped at this arts and crafts store.

Research: Global Video Surveillance Market to Expand by Double-Digit Percentage in 2014

The worldwide market for video surveillance equipment is expected to expand by more than 12 percent this year, according to a new white paper from IHS Technology entitled Trends for 2014 - Video Surveillance Trends for the Year Ahead.

Viscount Releases Free Online Liberty Training

Viscount Releases Free Online Liberty Training

Platform to greatly assist integrators and users in learning the basics of programming and installation.

Google Chrome Hack Allows Websites to Listen to You

Google Chrome Hack Allows Websites to Listen to You

Even after closing a tab, pop-up window has the ability to record your voice, almost indefinitely, without you even knowing.

IC Realtime Embraces UL’s 2802 Performance Testing Standard for Camera Image Quality

IC Realtime CEO Matt Sailor believes a standard is crucial to keeping manufacturer’s spec claims honest.

Geutebruck Secures German Military History Museum in Dresden

Geutebruck Secures German Military History Museum in Dresden

Quality is key for Militärhistorische Museum, the German army’s principal museum that reopened in 2011 after extensive remodeling.

Four IC Realtime ELITE Series Surveillance Cameras Receive UL Listing

Four IC Realtime ELITE Series Surveillance Cameras Receive UL Listing

UL Listing is a significant selling-point when dealing with school districts, financial institutions, hospitals, government and code-restrictive counties.

HID Global Announces Acquisition Of IdenTrust

HID Global today announced it has acquired IdenTrust, Inc. (IdenTrust), a provider of solutions for globally interoperable digital identities that can authenticate, encrypt, and create electronic signatures for every type of transaction or activity where proof of identity is essential.

Stop Being “Reasonable” - Rationalize Your Security Efforts

Stop Being “Reasonable” - Rationalize Your Security Efforts

Communities that measure, watch and continue to learn are more aware during times of crisis, so reasonable security efforts should include anti-virus and email security that is used effectively.

Cell Phone Hacking – Android Platform

Cell Phone Hacking – Android Platform

Never underestimate the appeal of smartphones for hackers with 1.4 billion of them traveling around in society. Tips to protect yourself and your Android included.

Starbucks Mobile Payment App Stores Unencrypted Passwords

Starbucks Mobile Payment App Stores Unencrypted Passwords

This might make you think twice about using your smartphone to pay for your Starbucks coffee drinks.

Ultra ID Releases New Proximity Access Cards

Ultra ID Releases New Proximity Access Cards

Ultra Electronics ID, an ID card printer manufacturer, announces UltraSecure, a new line of technology cards designed for all proximity access-control systems.

infinias Mobile Credential Brings Access Control Capabilities to a User’s Smartphone

infinias, an industry-leading provider of IP-based access control hardware and software, has launched the company's new Mobile Credential.

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    Delta Scientific’s electric HD2055 modular shallow foundation barricade is tested to ASTM M50/P1 with negative penetration from the vehicle upon impact. With a shallow foundation of only 24 inches, the HD2055 can be installed without worrying about buried power lines and other below grade obstructions. The modular make-up of the barrier also allows you to cover wider roadways by adding additional modules to the system. The HD2055 boasts an Emergency Fast Operation of 1.5 seconds giving the guard ample time to deploy under a high threat situation.