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Government Presents Federal Policy

Federal Policy, Technology Standards for Shaping Secure Identity and Access

The impact of updates to policy and specifications for the expanded use of standards-based technologies on securing identity and access in government was a leading theme throughout the two-day event.

Albuquerque Increasing Security at City Parks

Albuquerque Increasing Security at City Parks

The city council approved $114,000 for security cameras to be installed at the parks and an additional $100,000 for park security



University of Central Florida Modernizes IT Infrastructure

Campus Achieves Comprehensive Data Protection and Centralized Management for Entire Security and Surveillance Ecosystem with Pivot3 and Milestone Systems

Do You Know Where Your Data Is?

Do You Know Where Your Data Is?

Educational institutions are a data treasure trove.

Drones Using AI to Spot Violent Behavior in Crowds

Drones Using AI to Spot Violent Behavior in Crowds

Researchers are pairing artificial intelligence and drones in the latest experiment to prevent crimes before they happen.

Your cameras were hacked? It’s YOUR fault!

Your cameras were hacked? It’s YOUR fault!

IP security cameras are connected to the internet. That's what allows users to access them remotely, to check in on their business, and what lets manufacturers update device software without having to physically visit their business.

How to Ensure You Have a Safe and Efficient Farm

How to Ensure You Have a Safe and Efficient Farm

Installing alarms, safety training and fencing could be the difference in a secure farm.

Marshall County to Upgrade School Security before Next School Year

Marshall County to Upgrade School Security before Next School Year

Four months after two students died in a shooting on campus, the district is layering security measures to keep students safe.

Apple to Focus on Privacy and Security in iOS 12

Apple to Focus on Privacy and Security in iOS 12

Apple has announced new settings to strengthen security on your mobile, laptop and tablet devices.

Facial Recognition to Aid in Border Security this Summer

Facial Recognition to Aid in Border Security this Summer

The Vehicle Face System is planned for testing in August at the Anzalduaz Port of Entry in Texas.

Pentagon to Conduct All Federal Security Checks

Pentagon to Conduct All Federal Security Checks

Pentagon officials said that over the next three years it will be responsible for background investigations for military and civilian employees and contractors.

A Third of Companies Would Consider Paying Hackers

A Third of Companies Would Consider Paying Hackers

Several companies are opting for short-term reactive cybersecurity despite high profile ransomeware attacks.

House of Representatives Passes Bill Banning Government use of Chinese Surveillance Gear

House of Representatives Passes Bill Banning Government Use of Chinese Surveillance Gear

The $717 billion defense-policy bill is the latest move against Chinese technology on the basis of national security concerns.

Don’t Be Caught Unsecured

Don’t Be Caught Unsecured

Over the last decade, the cloud has revolutionized the way businesses operate. Today, modern enterprises are turning to a hybrid IT environment, leveraging the best of both worlds—the scalability of cloud infrastructure and the control of on-premises systems.

The Head Count

The Head Count

While students focus on learning, Putnam City Schools Police Department works hard to keep everyone safe. Officers monitor schools 24/7 and also spend a lot of time conducting investigations and compiling digital evidence for cases. Often, this involves working closely with local agencies to help keep their communities safe.

Video Grand Slam

Video Grand Slam

The Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati is the hallmark of America’s greatest pastime and home to baseball’s oldest franchise, the Cincinnati Reds. In addition to new food and entertainment options, providing high-end visual technology was a large priority—delivering a bevy of video walls, projectors, interactive screens, and flat screens that would entertain fans in and out of their seats for the ultimate game day.

Featured

  • Next-Gen AI for Smart Cities

    The future of smart city technology is not being shaped in Silicon Valley — it is taking root in Dubuque, Iowa. With a population of about 60,000, this mid-sized city has become a live testbed for AI-driven traffic management thanks to a unique public-private collaboration led by Milestone Systems. Project Hafnia demonstrates how cities can transform urban mobility and safety through Responsible Technology—without costly infrastructure overhauls. Read Now

  • The Progress of Biometrics

  • Bringing it Together

    Public safety communications have long been used to help first responders save lives and to help keep first responders safe, improve response time, and enhance interagency coordination. These communication solutions may include mobile (5G), radio telecommunication and mass notification systems. Read Now

  • Exploring the Future of Video

    AI innovation is rapidly transforming video security. Edge-based AI centered on object detection excels at detecting people and vehicles to alert to threats like brandished guns or perimeter breaches. However, the onus is on the user to gather more details to fully understand the situation. Read Now

  • Allegion, Comfort Technologies Implement Mobile Credentials at the Artisan Apartment Homes in Florida

    Artisan Apartment Homes, a luxury apartment complex in Dunedin, Florida, recently transitioned from mechanical keys to electronic locks and centralized system software with support from Allegion US, a leading provider of security solutions, technology and services, and Florida-based Comfort Technologies, which specializes in deploying multifamily access control, IoT devices and software management solutions. Read Now

New Products

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”

  • 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.

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure.