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Qognify Appoints New Director of Channel Sales & National Accounts for the Americas

Qognify has announced the appointment of Jeff Swaim, as director of channel sales & national accounts, Americas.

  • Aug 12, 2020

EyeQ Monitoring Appears on the Inc. 5000 Growing Companies

Ranking No. 1,639 With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 262 Percent

  • Aug 12, 2020

Senstar Completes Perimeter Intrusion Detection Integration

Senstar is pleased to announce its systems are now successfully integrated with Genetec’s Security Center via Senstar’s Network Manager software.

  • Aug 12, 2020


Wheeler Appointed as Maritime Sector Chief at InfraGard San Diego

Allied Universal®, has announced the appointment of Robert J. Wheeler, vice president – Aviation/Maritime Operations for Allied Universal’s National Government Services as Maritime Sector Chief at InfraGard San Diego.

  • Aug 12, 2020

OnSolve Acquires, an AI-driven Intelligence Platform for Situational Awareness

Situational Awareness and Enhanced Incident Management Capabilities Complete Transformation to Critical Event Management Provider

  • Aug 11, 2020
Genetec Slaps Patent Trolls

Genetec Slaps Patent Trolls

Favorable conclusion reached in patent infringement case; company takes occasion of litigant’s settlement payment to make public its firm stance against nuisance lawsuits from non-practicing entities

  • Aug 11, 2020
Countless People Banned From Flying Over Face Mask Refusal

Countless People Banned From Flying Over Face Mask Refusal

Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian is reporting that dozens of passengers have been banned from flying with the airline for refusal to comply with the airline industry’s mask policy.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • Aug 10, 2020

Turning the Tide Back to Security

I’m not trying to minimize the worries of that pandemic thing, also known as COVID-19, but there are some interesting things happening the security world, including who is exploring use of new solutions, helping others in need and what’s happening to our trade shows. Here’s a look.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • Aug 07, 2020

Supporting Security Services

Demonstrations, celebrations, festivals, and major sporting events - any large gathering of people - presents police and security services with a range of issues relating to public safety.

  • By Angel Quinn
  • Aug 07, 2020

Social Distancing will be Prominent When Sporting Complexes Reopen

While hard timelines remain estimations and could change with a new spike in COVID cases, organizations are planning for the time when they can reopen their gates.

  • By Peter Ford
  • Aug 07, 2020

Combating Security Risks

Cloud security is an increasing concern as more organizations transition to use public cloud providers in either a hybrid or cloud-native model.

  • By Cliff Krahenbill
  • Aug 07, 2020

Securing A Hospital Campus

Security a hospital campus is very different from protecting a typical commercial building.

  • By Stephen Martorano
  • Aug 07, 2020
On the Cutting Edge

On the Cutting Edge

Video analytics (VA) continue to evolve in sophistication and are fast becoming standard in video surveillance devices and solutions.

  • By Jeff Montoya
  • Aug 07, 2020
An Indispensable Role

An Indispensable Role

Today, there is significant increase in the number of hospitals, clinics and outpatient centers that are being built or remodeled across the country, in part due to the rise in demand for healthcare from an aging population and more access to health insurance.

  • By Jeff Elliott
  • Aug 07, 2020

Making a Difference

Alerting a campus about an emergency poses a number of challenges that can be difficult to anticipate and manage during an emergency.

  • By Pat Scheckel
  • Aug 07, 2020
A Larger Security Puzzle

A Larger Security Puzzle

Ask any analyst what data is coming into or out of your data center and they’ll quickly pull up a dashboard showing packets flooding across their network.

  • By Toby Bostwick
  • Aug 07, 2020
Backbone Support

Backbone Support

Our nation’s critical infrastructure serves as the backbone supporting activities at manufacturing plants to elementary schools.

  • By John Nemerofsky
  • Aug 07, 2020
Guard Services: The Logistics of Event Security

Guard Services: The Logistics of Event Security

On so many levels, 9/11 drastically altered the event security landscape.

  • By Corey Meredith
  • Aug 07, 2020

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  • Report Reveals Security Training Reduces Global Phishing Click Rates by 86%

    KnowBe4, the cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today launched its “Phishing by Industry Benchmarking Report 2025” which measures an organization’s Phish-prone Percentage (PPP) — the percentage of employees likely to fall for social engineering or phishing attacks, indicating the organization’s overall susceptibility to phishing threats. This year’s report found a global average baseline PPP of 33.1%, meaning a third of employees interact with phishing simulations before taking part in best-practice security awareness training (SAT).COVER 2025-PIB-NA-Report_EN-US Read Now

  • TSA Begins REAL ID Full Enforcement Today

    Today, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the imminent implementation of its REAL ID enforcement measures at TSA checkpoints nationwide. Read Now

  • Body-Worn Cameras on the Rise

    On the evening of Oct. 29, 2024, the owner of 300 Guard based in Houston, was shot while on duty at a convenience store. He returned fire. He was wearing a plated vest and thankfully recovered in the hospital. Read Now

  • Brazil Port Enhances Surveillance and Supports Wildlife Conservation with Sustainable Technology

    Ferroport, which operates the iron ore terminal at the Port of Açu in São João da Barra, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has deployed state-of-the-art video surveillance cameras from Axis Communications to enhance nighttime security and visibility, while decreasing environmental impact and prioritizing sustainability. With cutting-edge technology, the port now has precise surveillance cameras that capture high-quality nighttime images, while reducing the amount of artificial lighting that negatively impacts the surrounding ecosystem. Read Now

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  • HD2055 Modular Barricade

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.