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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?

By Sydny Shepard
Apr 22, 2016

Sector Alarm Acquires G4S Finland

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

Apr 21, 2016

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.

By Douglas Wong
Apr 21, 2016

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.

Apr 20, 2016

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.

By Sydny Shepard
Apr 20, 2016

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.

By Sydny Shepard
Apr 20, 2016

OpenEye adds Director of North American Sales

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

Apr 19, 2016

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.

Apr 19, 2016

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.

Apr 19, 2016

Deadly Taliban Attack in Kabul

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

By Sydny Shepard
Apr 19, 2016

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

Funds Raised at ISC West 2016 to Benefit Children in Need

Apr 19, 2016

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.

Apr 18, 2016

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.

By Sydny Shepard
Apr 18, 2016

U.S. and Russia Meet on Cybersecurity

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

By Sydny Shepard
Apr 18, 2016

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.

By Sydny Shepard
Apr 15, 2016

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

New RLGE2FE16R designed to prevent unauthorized network access.

Apr 15, 2016

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.

By Sydny Shepard
Apr 15, 2016

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.

By Sydny Shepard
Apr 15, 2016

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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.
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.”
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.