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ISC West 2021 Delayed to July 19-21

Reed Exhibitions and the Security Industry Association have just announced that ISC West 2021 is now being delayed until July 19-21.

$15,000 in RISE Scholarships to Be Awarded

All young security professionals at Security Industry Association (SIA) member companies and SIA student members may earn one of five $3,000 SIA RISE Scholarships.

ADT Commercial Acquires Deterrent Technologies

ADT Commercial continues its strategic M&A strategy, expanding its nationwide geographic footprint and deepening its capabilities to serve mid-market, national and large-scale commercial customers in New York and New Jersey with today’s announcement it has purchased Deterrent Technologies, Inc., based out of Ocean, NJ.



NFLPA Investigating Locker Room Security Cameras

The NFL Players Association is looking into a complaint filed by New York Jets players about the presence of security cameras in the locker room at their training facility in Florham Park, N.J., a source close to the union confirmed to ESPN.

Election Security Separating Rumor from Reality

Election Security: Separating Rumor from Reality

Here is a Q&A that answers questions about spoofing the voter. The answers come from Chris Krebbs, CISA director.

Acting Secretary Chad Wolf Condemns Censorship of Government Officials as a Security Threat, Calls on Twitter to End it

In an open letter to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Chad F. Wolf today called on Twitter to no longer obstruct Americans’ unalienable right to communicate with each other, their government, and its officials on the platform, because doing so endangers the national security.

Voting Security: Did Your Vote Count?

Voting Security: Did Your Vote Count?

The most recent elections is the most secure in the nation’s history. Or, is it? Government officials say it is the most secure ever.

ACRE Acquires Texas based Razberi Technologies

ACRE has announced today the acquisition of Razberi Technologies based in Farmers Branch, Texas. This purchase will enhance ACRE’s strategic expansion plans for strengthening its video and communications business and product portfolio.

Houlton Border Patrol Explorers Collect 1,820 pounds of Food Donations

Houlton Station Border Patrol Agents and Border Patrol Explorer Post 1820 towed their Reconcraft 21’ RSDV boat down to Andy’s IGA in Houlton for the 2nd annual “Sink the Boat, Flood the Food Pantry” food drive on Oct. 31.

SIA Submits Letter to FDA Addressing Thermal Imaging Systems

SIA recently submitted a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Stephen Hahn with a focus on an awareness that some companies are not following FDA guidelines related to the use of thermal imaging systems during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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4 Types of eCommerce Fraud That Have Increased During the Pandemic

As we shop from the safety of our homes and fuel the digital economy, we expose ourselves to a great amount of risk, and fraudsters are taking advantage of this sharp increase in online shopping over the course of the COVID-19 crisis.

Turning to Technology for More Secure Banking

To be successful in financial services, banks, investment firms and other institutions need to prove to their customer base that they are safe and trustworthy. Yet many still rely on passwords, PINs and other knowledge-based authentication factors—which are not only unreliable, but also insecure.

EyeLock’s Core Software Now Supports the Government’s (PIV) Card Format

EyeLock LLC recently announced that its award-winning software, EyeLock Identity Suite (EIS), now includes a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential format which is primarily used by the government to access federally-controlled facilities and information systems at the appropriate security level.

C•CURE 9000 Integrate with HID Origo Mobile Identities

Johnson Controls is announcing the integration of its Tyco Software House C•CURE 9000 security and event management system with HID Global’s Origo® Mobile Identities and Seos® credential technology.

Brinks Home Security hires former Samsung Electronics executive, Min Kang, as new Chief Product and Strategy Officer. 

“Min Kang is an accomplished leader, with a proven track record in developing and implementing effective solutions to complex problems in the mobile industry,” said William E. Niles, CEO at Brinks Home Security.

Delta Barriers Protect SoFi Stadium

SoFi Stadium, home to the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers and future site of Super Bowl LVI, 2023 College Football Championship, and the 2028 Olympics, just got a little safer.

Securing Our Election

Securing Our Election

The 2020 election season is a Big Deal as well it should be. The Vote, as foundational parts of the whole, is complicated in practice with history showing us just how complicated it can be. Protecting the process and making sure the Vote is fair, secure, and timely, is vital to American Democracy.

Allied Universal Named North Carolina Rehabilitation Association Employer of the Year

Allied Universal® is pleased to announce that the North Carolina Rehabilitation Association selected the company for the Employer of the Year award in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Featured

  • 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

  • Unlocking the Possibilities

    Security needs continue to evolve and end users are under pressure to address emerging risks and safety concerns. For many, that focus starts with upgrading perimeter openings and layering technologies—beginning at the door. Read Now

  • Freedom of Choice

    In today's security landscape, we are witnessing a fundamental transformation in how organizations manage digital evidence. Law enforcement agencies, campus security teams, and large facility operators face increasingly complex challenges with expanding video data, tightening budget constraints and inflexible systems that limit innovation. Read Now

  • Accelerating a Pathway

    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

  • Protecting Your Zones

    It is game day. You can feel the crowd’s energy. In the parking lot. At the gate. In the stadium. On the concourse. Fans are eager to party. Food and merchandise vendors ready themselves for the rush. Read Now

New Products

  • FEP GameChanger

    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction.

  • Unified VMS

    AxxonSoft introduces version 2.0 of the Axxon One VMS. The new release features integrations with various physical security systems, making Axxon One a unified VMS. Other enhancements include new AI video analytics and intelligent search functions, hardened cybersecurity, usability and performance improvements, and expanded cloud capabilities

  • 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.