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Disgruntled Employee Kills Two, Himself in Workplace Shooting

Disgruntled Employee Kills Two, Himself in Workplace Shooting

Three people are dead, the shooting included in Athens, Tennessee after a workplace shooting.

ISC West Launches Unmanned Security Expo

Exhibits & Education Dedicated to Aerial Drones & Ground Robotics

Can Artificial Intelligence Solve the Cybersecurity Talent Drain?

Online Exclusive: Can Artificial Intelligence Solve the Cybersecurity Talent Drain?

Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning allows organizations to enjoy real time protection and risk identification, significantly reducing security risks without the need to increase staff.



Fredrik Nilsson of Axis Communications to Receive Lippert Award

The Security Industry Association announced the selection of Fredrik Nilsson, Vice President, Americas, Axis Communications Inc., to receive the 2016 George R. Lippert Memorial Award.

Yahoo Confirms Data Breach of 500 Million Accounts

Yahoo Confirms Data Breach of 500 Million Accounts

Yahoo has confirmed that a copy of data for at least 500 million accounts has been stolen.

Department of Commerce Awards XTec PIV-Interoperable Credentialing Contract

XTec adds another Federal Agency to their PIV-I hosted service offering

Digital Watchdog DW Spectrum IPVMS Now Integrated with RS2 Access Control

DW Spectrum™ IPVMS on Multiple Devices

Altronix Selects Thomasson Marketing Group for the Pacific Southwest Region

Effective immediately, TMG is representing Altronix in California, Hawaii, Nevada and Arizona.

North Carolina Declares State of Emergency Following Second Night of Charlotte Protests

North Carolina Declares State of Emergency Following Second Night of Charlotte Protests

A second night of violent protests broke out in Charlotte following an officer-involved shooting.

Network Video Helps University at Buffalo Continue to Expand Campus-wide Security

University continues to develop video security system with Milestone software and Axis cameras meet ongoing video surveillance needs

Farpointe Partners with Cypress on Wireless Mobile, Handheld Card Readers

Handheld Wireless Mobile Reader (WMR) System Provides Identity Verification Where Fixed Readers Can't

Violent Protests Break Out in Charlotte Following Fatal Shooting

Violent Protests Break Out in Charlotte Following Fatal Shooting

Violent protests shut down a highway in Charlotte, North Carolina following the fatal shooting of a black man.

Accidental Discharge Weeks after Implementation of Campus Carry

Accidental Discharge Weeks after Implementation of Campus Carry

Campus carry was implemented at universities around Texas on Aug. 1, less than two months later a student accidentally discharged a weapon.

Snowden Leak Caused ‘Tremendous’ Damage to U.S. Security

Snowden Leak Caused 'Tremendous Damage' to U.S. Security

A U.S. House committee issued a scathing report accusing Snowden of causing damage to U.S. security.

3 Ways iOS 10 Brings Security to Your iPhone

3 Ways iOS 10 Brings Security to Your iPhone

The top iPhone features that guard your privacy and security.

Views from ASIS 2016 Day 1

Day one of ASIS 2016 featured a full slate of activity, and an exhibition floor brimming with visitors.

STANLEY Security Unveils New Technology Solutions

STANLEY Security, a global manufacturer and integrator of comprehensive security solutions, will unveil several advanced, customized technologies and solutions at the 62nd Annual ASIS International, including: two key enhancements to its STANLEY Insights™ Analytics Solutions Software; a wearable alert-activation button for the STANLEY Guard® Personal Safety app; and a stand-alone solution for protecting consumer card data from skimming attacks.

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  • DHS to End ‘Shoes-Off’ Travel Policy

    Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new policy today which will allow passengers traveling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on while passing through security screening at TSA checkpoints. Read Now

  • AI to Help Resolve Non-Emergency Calls Across Utah and Decrease 911 Caller Wait Times

    The Utah Communications Authority (UCA), which oversees the state’s next generation 911 technology services, recently announced that public safety answering points (PSAPs) throughout the state plan to implement Motorola Solutions’ Virtual Response technology to automate the receipt and resolution of 10-digit non-emergency line calls in Utah with the help of AI. Read Now

  • Report: 2025 Video Surveillance Market Set to Grow After Small Decline in 2024

    Novaira Insights has unveiled its latest report, “World Market for Video Surveillance Hardware and Software – 2025 Edition.” The research indicates that the global market for video surveillance hardware and software experienced a slight decline of 0.3% in 2024. This performance fell short of previous forecasts, primarily due to a significant decrease of 7.8% in the Chinese market. Conversely, the rest of the world saw a growth of 4.9%. The global market for video surveillance equipment was estimated to be worth $25.0 billion in 2024. Read Now

  • Report Reveals Local Governments Face Surge in Ransomware Attacks with Minimal Resources

    KnowBe4, the cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, recently released new research highlighting the critical cybersecurity challenges facing state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments. The report details how government organizations have become prime targets for cybercriminals while simultaneously facing severe resource constraints. Read Now

  • Video Surveillance Trends to Watch

    With more organizations adding newer capabilities to their surveillance systems, it’s always important to remember the “basics” of system configuration and deployment, as well as the topline benefits of continually emerging technologies like AI and the cloud. 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.”

  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis.

  • HD2055 Modular Barricade

    Delta Scientific’s electric HD2055 modular shallow foundation barricade is tested to ASTM M50/P1 with negative penetration from the vehicle upon impact. With a shallow foundation of only 24 inches, the HD2055 can be installed without worrying about buried power lines and other below grade obstructions. The modular make-up of the barrier also allows you to cover wider roadways by adding additional modules to the system. The HD2055 boasts an Emergency Fast Operation of 1.5 seconds giving the guard ample time to deploy under a high threat situation.