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Inauguration Security Gets a Second Hard Look

Inauguration Security Gets a Second Hard Look

Things will be different on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20. They better be considering the riotous events on Jan. 6, when protestors rushed the Capitol and broke into congressional chambers.

Will Facial Recognition Identify People Involved in Capitol Attack

In an effort to better understand the role of facial recognition, and if it is a viable means to identify rioters at the U.S. Capitol, we have arranged to speak with Thomas Carnevale, CEO of Umbrella Technologies, and a well-known security expert on video surveillance and facial recognition technologies.

Bullet, Blast-resistant Seating Installed at Brownsville South Padre Island TX International Airport

Amulet Protective Technologies and Arconas are pleased to announce their first installation of bullet- and blast-resistant airport furniture.



Camden’s 2021 Price Lists are Now Available

Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that its 2021 price lists are now available in both United States and Canadian editions.

DC: All is Quiet: Today

DC: All is Quiet: Today

The U.S. Capitol and surrounding area is quiet this morning (Jan. 7); this coming after a late afternoon attack on the very fabric of the U.S. government, and supposed peaceful transfer of power in a presidency.

Protestors Storm Capitol; Woman Shot, Congress Evacuated

Protestors Storm Capitol; Woman Shot, Congress Evacuated

Protestors have swarmed the U.S. Capitol, bringing the appearance of mob violence and insurrections to the House and Senate chambers as lawmakers review President-elect Joe Biden’s electoral victory.

Biden calls on mob to 'pull back,' urges restoring decency

Planning to deliver a speech on how to revive the economy and provide financial relief for small business owners, President-elect Joe Biden’s staff were forced to tear up that speech, and rewrite new words for the restoration of the rule of law as protestors stormed the U.S. Capitol.

Chilling Threat Received by New York Air Controllers

Numerous New York air traffic controllers received and heard a chilling threat on Monday with this message, "We are flying a plane into the Capitol on Wednesday. Soleimani will be avenged.” CBS News was able to obtain a copy of the message.

Boon Edam’s New AIA Continuing Education Course Emphasizes Entrance Security

New presentation approved by the American Institute for Architects teaches architects the role of security entrances in physical security planning

Genetec Celebrates Opening of its 16th Global Office

New Austrian office supports expanding R&D, regional sales, and support teams.

Teledyne to Acquire FLIR Systems; $8 Billion Cash-and-Stock Deal

Teledyne to Acquire FLIR Systems; $8 Billion Cash-and-Stock Deal

Electronic sensor technology maker Teledyne Technologies has agreed to buy FLIR Systems, best known for its thermal image technology and a hardware provider. The acquisition is a reported cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $8 billion.

Sage Integration Recognizes Top 2020 Vendors

Sage Integration recently celebrated its top 2020 vendors providing technology, subcontracting, distribution and manufacturer representative services for the company’s Kent, Ohio office.

Allied Universal Hiring Staff for Phoenix

Allied Universal also employs a virtual interview process where applicants can complete the company’s online application from the comfort of their home through highly advanced video interviewing technology.

Nashville Bomber Relatively Unknown to Police

Nashville Bomber Relatively Unknown to Police

Anthony Warner lived a pretty squeaky clean life, until Christmas that is. For whatever reason, Warner drove an RV from his residence to downtown Nashville, played a message over a loudspeaker warning people to vacate the area then exploded the vehicle.

LRG Celebrates 20th Anniversary with $20,000 in Customer Appreciation Prizes

LRG Inc., an independent manufacturer's rep firm serving the electronic security industry, is celebrating its 20th Anniversary milestone in a big way.

New Product and Partnership Announced by Micro Key Solutions

Micro Key Solutions has announced the launch of an all-new program called MKSynergy in conjunction with an all-new partnership. Micro Key Solutions has partnered up with AvantGuard to provide alarm dealers with the ultimate “link to success.”

Surveillance Video Captures 15-year-old Texas Boy Beating Mom to Death

A 15-year-old Texas boy has been charged with murder after he allegedly beat his mother to death. police say the entire assault was caught on surveillance video inside the house

Microsoft Is Wrong About SMS-Based Two-factor Authentication

Microsoft wants everyone to stop using SMS-based authentication. Their cybersecurity heart is in the right place but their logic is wrong. SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) is convenient, fast, doesn't require any additional apps and has a very low learning curve. They are correct in saying that it is flawed, but not for the reasons they think.

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    Netwrix, a cybersecurity provider focused on data and identity threats, today announced the release of its annual global 2025 Cybersecurity Trends Report based on a global survey of 2,150 IT and security professionals from 121 countries. It reveals that 60% of organizations are already using artificial intelligence (AI) in their IT infrastructure and 30% are considering implementing AI. Read Now

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    Today, the Security Industry Association has sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick requesting relief from tariffs for security industry products and asking that the Trump administration formulate a process that allows companies to apply for product-specific exemptions. The security industry is an important segment of the U.S. economy, contributing over $430 billion in total economic impact and supporting over 2.1 million jobs. 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.

  • 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.