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FBI Paid Over $1 Million to Break into iPhone

FBI Paid Over $1 Million to Break into iPhone

The FBI was finally able to extract the data from the San Bernardino attacker’s iPhone, but was it worth the price?

Sector Alarm Acquires G4S Finland

The Nordic security group, Sector Alarm has acquired the Finnish G4S, one of Finland’s biggest security companies.

Surprised? What Video Can Reveal About Your Business

Online Exclusive: Surprised? What Video Can Reveal About Your Business

While some restaurant owners may see video surveillance as a “nice-to-have,” to improve security and deter theft, more owners are seeing their investment in surveillance pay off in surprising ways.



Total Recall to Showcase Newest CrimeEye® RD-2 Unit at ASIS NYC

Total Recall Corporation will showcase its exclusive CrimeEye® line of citywide surveillance solutions and exciting technology integrations at the 26th annual ASIS NYC Security Conference and Expo.

Visa Wants to Make your Chip Credit Card Purchase Faster

Visa Wants to Make your Chip Credit Card Purchase Faster

Visa is working on a solution to trim seconds off the time it takes to purchase something using the new chip-enabled credit cards.

Video Surveillance Helps Investigation in Midlothian Murder

Video Surveillance Helps Investigation in Midlothian Murder

Police in Midlothian, Texas are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspect in a bizarre murder case.

OpenEye adds Director of North American Sales

Jack will be responsible for leading the OpenEye regional sales organization selling business solutions

Prism and Axis Communications Release Video IoT Sensors for Retailers

New AXIS M30 Series Cameras Tap Prism’s Visual Access, IoT Device Management and Analytics Capabilities.

Dahua Technology Partners with ADI to Expand Global Distribution Channel

Video Surveillance Solutions from Dahua Now Available in 103 ADI Store Locations throughout the US and Canada.

Deadly Taliban Attack in Kabul

Deadly Taliban Attack in Kabul

Afghan police are reporting an explosion that killed dozens and left hundreds wounded.

Mission 500 Raises Over $95,000 at Seventh Annual Security 5K/2K

Funds Raised at ISC West 2016 to Benefit Children in Need

Orion Entrance Control to Showcase New Turnstiles, Technology at ASIS NYC

Orion Entrance Control, Inc. will showcase the latest technology in turnstiles and lane control software at the 26th annual ASIS NYC Security Conference and Expo.

Thousands of Officers Expected at Boston Marathon

Thousands of Officers Expected at Boston Marathon

It’s been three years since a terrorist attack plagued the Boston Marathon, but authorities are not letting up on keeping the runners and spectators safe.

U.S. and Russia Meet on Cybersecurity

U.S. and Russia Meet on Cybersecurity

The United States and Russia are meeting to discuss cybersecurity, and hopefully prevent a cyber war.

Belgium Transit Minister Resigns after Airport Security Lapses

Belgium Transit Minister Resigns after Airport Security Lapses

Belgian Transit Minister, Jacqueline Galant, resigned after it was leaked that she ignored found security lapses in the Brussels airport.

ComNet Introduces Enhanced Security Managed Switch for Use in Demanding Cyber Security Applications

New RLGE2FE16R designed to prevent unauthorized network access.

Microsoft Suing Government for Secret Searches

Microsoft Suing Government for Secret Searches

Microsoft filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice taking a stand against the way federal agents routinely search its customers’ personal information in secret.

California Police Prepare Security Plan for Coachella

California Police Prepare Security Plan for Coachella

Coachella, a music festival in Indio, California, will be seeing an increase in security measures due to recent world events.

Featured

  • Report Reveals Security Training Reduces Global Phishing Click Rates by 86%

    KnowBe4, the cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today launched its “Phishing by Industry Benchmarking Report 2025” which measures an organization’s Phish-prone Percentage (PPP) — the percentage of employees likely to fall for social engineering or phishing attacks, indicating the organization’s overall susceptibility to phishing threats. This year’s report found a global average baseline PPP of 33.1%, meaning a third of employees interact with phishing simulations before taking part in best-practice security awareness training (SAT).COVER 2025-PIB-NA-Report_EN-US Read Now

  • TSA Begins REAL ID Full Enforcement Today

    Today, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the imminent implementation of its REAL ID enforcement measures at TSA checkpoints nationwide. Read Now

  • Body-Worn Cameras on the Rise

    On the evening of Oct. 29, 2024, the owner of 300 Guard based in Houston, was shot while on duty at a convenience store. He returned fire. He was wearing a plated vest and thankfully recovered in the hospital. Read Now

  • Brazil Port Enhances Surveillance and Supports Wildlife Conservation with Sustainable Technology

    Ferroport, which operates the iron ore terminal at the Port of Açu in São João da Barra, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has deployed state-of-the-art video surveillance cameras from Axis Communications to enhance nighttime security and visibility, while decreasing environmental impact and prioritizing sustainability. With cutting-edge technology, the port now has precise surveillance cameras that capture high-quality nighttime images, while reducing the amount of artificial lighting that negatively impacts the surrounding ecosystem. Read Now

  • Fast-Forward from 1,000 B.C.E. to Today

    The lock and key have been around since time immemorial. In fact, the locksmith profession is one of the oldest in the world when you consider the earliest wooden tumbler lock debuted three-plus millennia ago. Read Now

New Products

  • 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.

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings.

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols.