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Border Patrol Thwarts Human Smuggling Attempt at Checkpoint

The agents searched a trailer on May 9 and discovered 25 individuals attempting to enter the U.S.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • May 13, 2020
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Little Acts of Kindness

TSA officer spent her stimulus check to support and thank front-line workers.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • May 13, 2020


LenelS2 Announces Major Enhancements to VRx Next-Generation Video Management System

VRx leverages deep learning and native NetBox ecosystem integration for a unified security management experience

  • May 12, 2020
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Should My Company Continue Marketing Through the Coronavirus Crisis?

Businesses should switch their efforts towards an inbound marketing/communications strategy and manage relationships with existing customers during the pandemic.

  • By Julian Arcila
  • May 12, 2020

CrowdVision Merges with iinside

Computer Vision and LiDAR Motion Analytics Technologies Combined for Optimized Environments in Today’s Crowded World

  • May 12, 2020
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Why Data Tokenization Could Be the Answer to Government Security Prayers

With growing number of breaches, there is a huge need for more advanced measures to protect public sector data.

  • By Warren Poschman
  • May 12, 2020

Safe Zone Appoints Brian Stobbe National Director of Distribution Sales

Gunfire detection system manufacturer is hiring for several other positions

  • May 12, 2020

SALTO Systems & Amazon Key for Business Collaboration Eliminates Delivery Hassles for Building Managers

Building management can now install a free smart device that communicates with the SALTO controller and Amazon

  • May 11, 2020
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Kastle Systems Launches Comprehensive, Integrated COVID-19 Safety Program for Office Buildings and Suites

KastleSafeSpaces platform for critical contact tracing and screening technology protects tenants building-wide

  • May 11, 2020
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Endpoint Security: The New Frontier

Endpoints are common targets for ransomware and cryptojacking attackers. Here are the solutions available to address those risks.

  • By Ilai Bavati
  • May 11, 2020
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ASIS Exploring Whether to Move GSX 2020 Online

ASIS, organizer of the GSX 2020 tradeshow, recently announced that it is considering moving the event online because of the coronavirus pandemic.

  • By Brent Dirks
  • May 08, 2020
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TSA Requires Security Officers to Wear Masks in Screening Areas to Prevent Coronavirus Spread

The agency plans to receive millions of masks in the next few weeks to distribute to employees, but most agents will wear surgical masks rather than the more expensive N95 respirators.

  • By Haley Samsel
  • May 08, 2020

VIVOTEK USA Withdraws from ISC West 2020 Due to Continuing Pandemic Concerns

Company said the decision was made to protect employees from health risks

  • May 07, 2020
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DoD Issues Guidelines That Might Not Disqualify New Recruits Over COVID-19 Exposure

it is not known if the interim Pentagon policy would eventually extend to current military member who have been ill from the coronavirus while on duty.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • May 07, 2020
anchorage airport

Anchorage Airport Open Again After Reported Bomb Threat Last Week

False report of bomb on cargo plane temporarily closes facility

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • May 06, 2020
family dollar

Security Guard Killed in Dispute Over Face Mask Policy in Michigan

Calvin Munerlyn, a guard at a Family Dollar store in Flint, was killed after telling two customers to leave the store for refusing to follow a governor’s order to wear face coverings in public.

  • By Haley Samsel
  • May 06, 2020
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Trump Signs Executive Order to Secure Energy Infrastructure From Foreign Threats

The Energy Department will form a task force focused on identifying and banning equipment that pose national security risks.

  • By Haley Samsel
  • May 06, 2020

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    For years, the cloud has captivated the physical security industry. And for good reason. Remote access, elastic scalability and simplified maintenance reshaped how we think about deploying and managing systems. But as the number of cameras grows and resolutions push from HD to 4K and beyond, the cloud’s limits are becoming unavoidable. Bandwidth bottlenecks. Latency lags. Rising storage costs. These are not abstract concerns. Read Now

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