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DDoS downfall: How the IoT is Becoming the Internet of Very Bad Things

DDoS Downfall: How the IoT is Becoming the Internet of Very Bad Things

This age of connectivity is the age of possibility, and millions of people all over the world are taking advantage of the wonderful benefits these devices have to offer.

Vicon Offers Training and Certification on Valerus VMS and VAX Access Control Solutions

Classes coming soon to Texas, California and Illinois

Manhunt for Cleveland Suspect after Video of Murder on Facebook

UPDATE: Facebook Killer Found Dead in Pennsylvania

Cleveland police are searching for a man who broadcast a murder on Facebook Sunday afternoon.



Classes Reopen at North Park Elementary School

Classes Reopen at North Park Elementary School

Today is the first day classes are open after the fatal shooting at the San Bernardino school. There are new security policies already in place, but the Superintendent said that it’s okay if some students are comfortable coming back to class just yet.

Security Increased in Major Cities for Easter Weekend

Security Increased in Major Cities for Easter Weekend

Cities around the world are stepping up security surrounding Easter festivities.

Security Defense Systems Worldwide, Inc. Introduces the GIL-2001-2DLV

Security Defense Systems Worldwide, Inc. introduces the GIL-2001-2DLV anti-terrorist/security door access control system.

Orion Entrance Control Unveils Website Redesign

Orion Entrance Control, Inc. has upgraded the company website in a complete redesign which is now available at www.orioneci.com.

How to Ensure that ‘Agile’ Data Is Adequately Secured

How to Ensure that 'Agile' Data Is Adequately Secured

The ability to integrate data from disparate sources in order to analyze and make sense of it is not only key to doing business today; it’s the difference between a company’s success and failure.

Live From ISC West 2017 Highlights

ISC West 2017 was one of the most successful shows in years, and Security Today was there to capture the excitement

Partnerships and Integrations at ISC West

ISC West is a great time to catch up with partners you don’t normally get to talk to.

ISC West 2017: My Takeaway

This year’s ISC West expo shows just how far the security industry is willing to go.

For the Good of the Industry

ISC West, this year, was as good as I ever remember. It seems to me that manufacturers' booths were filled with attendees, and foot traffic was very good until the last minute. SIA should be proud of the way they represent this industry, and this tradeshow.

Borussia Dortmund Team Bus Rocked by Explosions

Borussia Dortmund Team Bus Rocked by Explosions

The soccer team was in route to a match at their home stadium when three explosions rocked the bus.

Audio and Video Technology Displayed at ISC West

At ISC West last week, advanced audio technology as well as scalable surveillance solutions were on display.

Fire and Life Safety Products at ISC West

For fire & life safety products at ISC West this year, two companies stood out from the crowd.

NTT Security Combines Regional Assets to Launch The Global Threat Intelligence Center

NTT Security has announced the formation of the Global Threat Intelligence Center (GTIC)

Ken Kreb Joins Per Mar as Electronics Installation Supervisor in Eau Claire

Ken Kreb has joined the Per Mar Security Services as an Electronics Installation Supervisor out of Per Mar’s Eau Claire, Wisconsin office.

Featured

  • New Gas Monkey Garage Venue Uses AI-Enhanced Video Technology

    Gas Monkey Garage, the automotive custom shop and entertainment brand founded by Richard Rawlings of Fast N’ Loud TV fame, has opened a vibrant new restaurant and bar in South Dakota, equipped with advanced, AI-enhanced video tech from IDIS Americas. Read Now

  • Data Driven, Proactive Response

    As cities face rising demands for smarter policing and faster emergency response, Real Time Crime Centers (RTCCs) are emerging as essential hubs for data-driven public safety. In this interview, two experts with deep field experience — Ross Bourgeois of New Orleans and Dean Cunningham of Axis Communications — draw on decades of operational, leadership and technology expertise to share how RTCCs are transforming public safety through innovation, interagency collaboration and a relentless focus on community impact. Read Now

  • Integration Imagination: The Future of Connected Operations

    Security teams that collaborate cross-functionally and apply imagination and creativity to envision and design their ideal integrated ecosystem will have the biggest upside to corporate security and operational benefits. Read Now

  • Smarter Access Starts with Flexibility

    Today’s workplaces are undergoing a rapid evolution, driven by hybrid work models, emerging smart technologies, and flexible work schedules. To keep pace with growing workplace demands, buildings are becoming more dynamic – capable of adapting to how people move, work, and interact in real-time. Read Now

  • Trends Keeping an Eye on Business Decisions

    Today, AI continues to transform the way data is used to make important business decisions. AI and the cloud together are redefining how video surveillance systems are being used to simulate human intelligence by combining data analysis, prediction, and process automation with minimal human intervention. Many organizations are upgrading their surveillance systems to reap the benefits of technologies like AI and cloud applications. Read Now

New Products

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area.

  • Unified VMS

    AxxonSoft introduces version 2.0 of the Axxon One VMS. The new release features integrations with various physical security systems, making Axxon One a unified VMS. Other enhancements include new AI video analytics and intelligent search functions, hardened cybersecurity, usability and performance improvements, and expanded cloud capabilities

  • 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.”