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NAPCO Security Releases All-New SAVI School & Campus Website for K-12 & Higher Ed. School Solutions & Applications Guidance

NAPCO Security Technologies announced the launch of the newly redesigned SAVI School website.

Shooter Open Fires on Congressional Baseball Practices, House Majority Whip among the Injured

Shooter Opens Fire on Congressional Baseball Practice, House Majority Whip among the Injured

A least two people were injured when someone open fired on a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia.

The Access Control Dilemma – Balancing Security, Convenience and Budget

The Access Control Dilemma – Balancing Security, Convenience and Budget

There are many different features with access control, and the technologies behind the platforms are ever-changing



Beware MacSpy: Malware Targeted at Mac OS

Beware MacSpy Malware Targeted at Mac OS

MacSpy is being advertised as the “most sophisticated Mac spyware ever.”

Idesco Adds New Zebra ZC10L Oversized ID Card Printer To Its Product Line; Streamlines Printing Process For Customers

Leading security systems integrator now carries the Zebra ZC10L direct-to-card printer that can produce full, edge-to-edge oversized cards in one printing process.

Two Inmates on the Run After Killing Correctional Officers

Two Inmates on the Run After Killing Correctional Officers

A Georgia inmate shot and killed two correctional officers and now two prisoners are on the run.

Hundreds Gather to Remember Pulse Nightclub Victims

Hundreds Gather to Remember Pulse Nightclub Victims

The incident that left 49 dead happened one year ago.

Increased Security in UK for Britain’s General Election

Increased Security in UK for Britain's General Election

Security will be stepped up at polling stations during the general election in UK in light of the London terror attack.

President Trump Picks New FBI Director

President Trump Picks New FBI Director

President Trump says he has chosen Christopher Wray to head the FBI.

Speco Technologies is Growing

We are pleased to welcome the newest members of the Speco team.

Setting the Industry Standard: Camden's 'Universal' Electric Strikes are now UL1034 Certified

They're setting the new industry standard for quality, features and affordability.

Active Shooter Prompts Quick Response to Indiana Beauty College

Active Shooter Prompts Quick Response to Indiana Beauty College

Two females were injured after a man entered the beauty college and open fired. He then shot and killed himself.

Orlando Workplace Shooting Leaves 5 Dead

Orlando Workplace Shooting Leaves 5 Dead

Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirmed five people were killed in a workplace violence incident in Orlando, Florida.

Unprecedented Amount of Force Used Against London Attackers

Unprecedented Amount of Force Used Against London Attackers

Police in London say they used unprecedented amount of force to ensure the London attackers were neutralized in less than ten minutes.

Vicon Energizes Its Sales Force with Four New RSMs

Regional Sales Managers for the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Florida Join the Vicon Team

Per Mar Security Services Acquires Southlake Security in Griffith Indiana

Per Mar Security Services is pleased to announce it has acquired Southlake Security in Griffith, Indiana further expanding its security services and customer base in Northwest Indiana.

Security at Manchester Benefit Concert Expected to be Tight

Security at Manchester Benefit Concert Expected to be Tight

Ariana Grande and company are playing a benefit concert to raise funds for the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing. Here’s how they’ll keep it safe.

Featured

  • 2025 Security LeadHER Conference Program Announced

    ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) – the leading membership associations for the security industry – have announced details for the 2025 Security LeadHER conference, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession. The third annual Security LeadHER conference will be held Monday, June 9 – Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan. This carefully crafted program represents a comprehensive professional development opportunity for women in security this year. To view the full lineup at this year’s event, please visit securityleadher.org. Read Now

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  • Report: 82 Percent of Phishing Emails Used AI

    KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today launched its Phishing Threat Trend Report, detailing key trends, new data, and threat intelligence insights surrounding phishing threats targeting organizations at the start of 2025. Read Now

  • NRF Supports Federal Bill to Thwart Retail Crime

    The National Retail Federation recently announced its support for the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025. The act was introduced by Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and Representative Dave Joyce, R-Ohio. Read Now

  • ISC West 2025 Brings Almost 29,000 Industry Professionals to Las Vegas

    ISC West 2025, organized by RX and in collaboration with the Security Industry Association, concluded at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas last week. The nation’s leading comprehensive and converged security event attracted nearly 29,000 industry professionals and left a lasting impression on the global security community. Over five action-packed days, ISC West welcomed more than 19,000 attendees and featured 750 exhibiting brands. Read Now

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  • Tradeshow Work Can Be Fun

    While at ISC West last week, I ran into numerous friends and associates all of which was a pleasant experience. The first question always seemed to be, “How many does this make for you?” Read Now

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New Products

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file.

  • 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.

  • 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.”