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AI in Security Industry Expected to Exceed $35 Billion by 2024

Artificial Intelligence is finding a home in the security industry.

By Sydny Shepard
Oct 09, 2018

Apple Contracts Police to Deter Thefts at Retail Stores

Apple is looking for new ways to deter theft from their retail stores.

By Sydny Shepard
Oct 09, 2018

HID Global Joins HP at Cerner Health Conference to Showcase Solutions for Fighting Opioid Abuse and Protecting Patient Data

Oct 08, 2018

Arkansas State Fair Sees Security Increased

The fair is expected to see nearly 30,000 attendees daily, and the Little Rock Police Department (LRPD) will be patrolling on and around the fairgrounds.

By Jessica Davis
Oct 08, 2018

NYC Invests $30 Million in Cybersecurity

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is launching Cyber NYC.

By Sydny Shepard
Oct 08, 2018

New Training, Background Checks for Denver Security Guards

The city of Denver has revamped its licensing procedures for security guards.

By Sydny Shepard
Oct 08, 2018

Presidential Alert Causes Large Scale False Alarms

The loud tone produced by devices receiving the Presidential Alert matched the frequencies monitored by security glass-break sensors.

By Alex Flitton
Oct 08, 2018

Hanwha Enhances Safety and Security for The Villages Retirement Community

Security has been a primary concern as The Villages grew. There are 93 gates controlling access within the community. All of these gates are monitored by video surveillance, with some gates also staffed for enhanced security.

Oct 07, 2018

China Reportedly Used Microchips to Infiltrate U.S. Companies

The claims have been strongly disputed by the technology companies.

By Sydny Shepard
Oct 05, 2018

Las Vegas Hotels Beef Up Security One Year After Mass Shooting

It has been over a year since the mass shooting on a Las Vegas music festival. Here's what some companies are doing to step up security.

By Sydny Shepard
Oct 05, 2018

A Test and An Alert

Americans are part of a FEMA alert notice

By Sulayman Brown, Thomas Crane
Oct 05, 2018

Capitol Increases Securty Following Kavanaugh Testimony

Police are stepping up patrols in the Capitol amid the intense debate over confirming Brett Kavanaugh.

By Sydny Shepard
Oct 05, 2018

5 Things You Can Do to Avoid Battery-Related Risks

With unexpected severe weather and natural disasters looming, one power outage can leave your customers’ businesses at risk.

By Joe Padilla
Oct 04, 2018

FDA is Tackling Medical Device Security

The FDA is taking steps to strengthen medical device cybersecurity.

By Sydny Shepard
Oct 04, 2018

New Google App Aims to Prevent DNS Manipulation Attack

Google's cyber unit has introduced a new app dedicated to protecting users from state-sponsored censorship.

By Sydny Shepard
Oct 04, 2018

Packages Destined to Pentagon, White House Tested for Poison

Neither package entered the Pentagon, and they were both turned over to the FBI for further analysis, according to authorities.

By Jessica Davis
Oct 04, 2018

XtraSales, Inc. & On The Road Marketing Announce Strategic Alliance

Oct 03, 2018

Rebranding Your Name

As I ponder the final message from Global Security Exchange (GSX), I have to think that the rebranding of ASIS to GSX was a mistake. After spending two and a half days on the show floor, and talking to numerous people, not a single person referred to the show as GSX.

By Ralph C. Jensen
Oct 03, 2018

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