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Hostage Situaton at Alabama Credit Union Near University Campus

Hostage Situaton at Alabama Credit Union Near University Campus

Tuscaloosa police confirm a hostage situation at Alabama Credit Union.

  • Jan 10, 2017

Mike Botten Joins LVC Sales Team

Growth from 2016 carries over to 2017 with the addition of Mike Botten to the LVC sales team.

  • Jan 10, 2017

Charlie Johnson Joins LVC Sales Team

The addition of Charlie Johnson to the LVC sales team is an exciting one.

  • Jan 10, 2017


Orlando Police Officer Shot and Killed

UPDATE: Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Officer Captured

Markeith Loyd was captured on Tuesday, January 17.

  • Jan 09, 2017
Shots Fired at Fort Lauderdale Airport, Killing 1

The Latest: Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooting

A gunman opened fire, shooting at least 12 people and killing five of them.

  • Jan 06, 2017
While these topics may seem somewhat disparate, there is actually a common thread amongst them: They all have security officers and end users concerned.

Single Sign-On and a Secure Portal

While these topics may seem somewhat disparate, there is actually a common thread among them: They all have security officers and end users concerned.

  • By Dean Wiech
  • Jan 06, 2017
Security Firm Predicts the Internet Will Shut Down for 24 Hours in 2017

Security Firm Predicts the Internet Will Shut Down for 24 Hours in 2017

Security firm LogRhythm has predicted the internet will shut down for 24 hours in 2017 due to a massive DDoS attack.

  • Jan 05, 2017

Aiphone Upgrades GT Series for Multi-Tenant Buildings

Improved video quality, new slim tenant stations and VMS recording connectivity available

  • Jan 05, 2017

Hanwha Techwin America Expands to New Facility

New Location Will Optimize Service and Experience for Customers, Installers and Technology Partners

  • Jan 05, 2017

Sonitrol Reaches Record Number of Criminal Apprehensions

Sonitrol’s verified alarm detection techniques coupled with law enforcement partnerships result in more than 175,000 criminal apprehension to date

  • Jan 05, 2017
Top Security Innovations at CES 2017

Top Security Innovations at CES 2017

The annual Consumer Electronics Show had many security companies showing off their latest innovations.

  • Jan 05, 2017

ADS Security Begins 2017 with Acquisition of Fire Systems Integrator

Purchase of Falcon Fire Systems in Charleston, SC becomes 22nd branch for ADS.

  • Jan 04, 2017
Surveillance Footage Shows Toddler Rescuing Twin

Surveillance Footage Shows Toddler Rescuing Twin

A security camera catches footage of a toddler rescuing his twin brother from a fallen dresser.

  • Jan 03, 2017
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Istanbul New Year’s Attack

ISIS Claims Responsibility for Istanbul New Year's Attack

The attack killed 39 people and injured dozens of others.

  • Jan 03, 2017

Hanwha Techwin America Takes HD Compression to Higher Levels

Hanwha Techwin America Takes HD Compression to Higher levels with the Unique Combination of H.265 and WiseStream Technology

  • Jan 03, 2017

Alarm Lock Releases New Full Line Catalog

Alarm Lock announces the release of their new full line catalog.

  • Jan 03, 2017

SDC Welcomes New Sales Representative Firm for the Rockies

SDC confirms the addition of B&T Sales LLC to its national family of quality Security Industry Sales and Support Centers.

  • Jan 03, 2017
Protecting Our Water Supply

Protecting Our Water Supply

Maintaining the security of our nation’s water supplies is serious business. Attacks from a lone vandal to a team of foreign terrorists could, within hours, result in widespread illness or economic disruption.

  • By Bruce Czerwinski
  • Jan 01, 2017

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    VIPRE Security Group, a cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection company, has released its email threat landscape report for Q2 2025. Through an examination of worldwide real-world data, this report sounds the alarm on the most significant email security trends observed in the second quarter of 2025, enabling organizations to develop effective email security defenses for the remainder of the year. Read Now

  • AI-Generated Code Poses Major Security Risks in Nearly Half of All Development Tasks

    Veracode, a provider of application risk management, recently unveiled its 2025 GenAI Code Security Report, revealing critical security flaws in AI-generated code. The study analyzed 80 curated coding tasks across more than 100 large language models (LLMs), revealing that while AI produces functional code, it introduces security vulnerabilities in 45 percent of cases. Read Now

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    There is a new trend touting the transformational qualities of AI’s ability to deliver actionable data and predictive analysis that in many instances, seems to be a bit of an overpromise. The reality is that very few solutions in the cyber-physical security (CPS) space live up to this high expectation with the one exception being the new generation of Physical Identity and Access Management (PIAM) software – herein recategorized as PIAM+. Read Now

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    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

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    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.

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    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening.