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Orlando Colleges Increasing Security on Campus Following Terror Attack

Orlando Colleges Increasing Security on Campus Following Terror Attack

Colleges in the Orlando area are increasing police presence on campus following the terror attack at a nightclub that killed 49 and injured approximately 50 more.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Jun 13, 2016

Vanderbilt Appoints New Southeast Regional Sales Manager

Vanderbilt announced today that Mark Mabee has been named the company’s new Southeast Regional Sales Manager.

  • Jun 13, 2016

Official ASIS International Statement on Orlando Terror Attacks

ASIS International sends its heartfelt condolences to the victims of the shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando.

  • Jun 13, 2016


Orlando Shooting Becomes Worst in U.S. History

Orlando Shooting Becomes Worst in U.S. History

49 people died and many more were injured when a man open fired in a nightclub in the early hours of June 12.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Jun 13, 2016
Shots Fired at Dallas Love Field Airport

Shots Fired at Dallas Love Field Airport

Shots were fired by an officers responding to a domestic dispute at Dallas Love Field Airport.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Jun 10, 2016
Common Password is Revealed in Massive Twitter Heist

Common Password is Revealed in Massive Twitter Heist

If your password for the social media platform, Twitter, is 123456 then you might need to change things up a little bit.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Jun 10, 2016
Appeals Court: States Can Restrict Concealed Weapons

Appeals Court: States Can Restrict Concealed Weapons

A federal appeals court ruled that there is no Second Amendment protection for concealed weapons.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Jun 10, 2016

ACRE's Joe Grillo Tops IFSEC Global Top 50 Most Influential People in Security and Fire 2016 Poll

ACRE is delighted to announce that Joe Grillo, the CEO of its subsidiary company, Vanderbilt, has been named by IFSEC Global as the No.1 in a poll of the 50 Most Influential People in Security and Fire 2016.

  • Jun 09, 2016
Terror Attack in Israel Leaves 4 Dead

Terror Attack in Israel Leaves 4 Dead

Gunmen open fired on Tel Aviv marketplace in Israel killing four and injuring at least 13 more.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Jun 09, 2016
Hackers Take Over Outlander PHEV

Hackers Take Over Outlander PHEV

A security firm was able to hack into Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV through its mobile app and disable the theft alarm.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Jun 08, 2016
TSA to Undergo Covert Security Tests this Summer

TSA to Undergo Covert Security Tests this Summer

The Transportation Security Administration at airports around the country will be undergoing covert security tests over the summer.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Jun 08, 2016

Champion Group of Companies Unveils New Corporate Website

Premier provider of integrated security and low-voltage system technologies brings all of its companies under one umbrella with launch of new corporate website.

  • Jun 07, 2016

Open Options Partners with NEC to Provide DNA Fusion Customers Ultimate System Redundancy

Open Options has partnered with NEC Corporation of America (NEC) to offer DNA Fusion access control software users a high available and redundancy solution

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Jun 07, 2016
Facebook Vulnerability Allows Hacker to Alter Conversations

Facebook Vulnerability Allows Hacker to Alter Conversations

A security flaw in Facebook’s Messenger platform allowed hackers to edit conversation and implant malicious links.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Jun 07, 2016
Advanced Power Management Solutions Creates New Revenue Opportunities

Advanced Power Management Solutions Creates New Revenue Opportunities

Managed power is an essential element in a comprehensive security solution and its continued evolution helps ensure the operational integrity of today’s integrated systems.

  • By Ronnie Pennington
  • Jun 06, 2016
Euro 2016: France Increasing Security Surrounding Stadiums

Euro 2016: France Increasing Security Surrounding Stadiums

Get the latest news on the security surrounding the Euro 2016 championship in France.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Jun 06, 2016

Monitronics Announces Availability of Alexa Skill for Amazon Echo

New Skill for Amazon Echo Adds Security and Convenience to Smarter Home Security

  • Jun 03, 2016
Solid ROI Metrics Support Case for PIAM

Solid ROI Metrics Support Case for PIAM

By definition, PIAM is an end-to-end solution that manages identities, compliance and events across disparate physical security systems.

  • By Don Campbell
  • Jun 03, 2016

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    Almost half (48%) of those who attend religious services say they feel less safe attending in-person due to rising acts of violence at places of worship. In fact, 39% report these safety concerns have led them to change how often they attend in-person services, according to new research from Verkada conducted online by The Harris Poll among 1,123 U.S. adults who attend a religious service or event at least once a month. Read Now

  • AI Used as Part of Sophisticated Espionage Campaign

    A cybersecurity inflection point has been reached in which AI models has become genuinely useful in cybersecurity operation. But to no surprise, they can used for both good works and ill will. Systemic evaluations show cyber capabilities double in six months, and they have been tracking real-world cyberattacks showing how malicious actors were using AI capabilities. These capabilities were predicted and are expected to evolve, but what stood out for researchers was how quickly they have done so, at scale. Read Now

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    For years, the cloud has captivated the physical security industry. And for good reasons. Remote access, elastic scalability and simplified maintenance reshaped how we think about deploying and managing systems. Read Now

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    UL Solutions Inc., a global leader in safety science, today announced the launch of artificial intelligence (AI) safety certification services, enabling comprehensive assessments for evaluating the safety of AI-powered products. Read Now

  • ESA Announces Initiative to Introduce the SECURE Act in State Legislatures

    The Electronic Security Association (ESA), the national voice for the electronic security and life safety industry, has announced plans to introduce the SECURE Act in state legislatures across the country beginning in 2025. The proposal, known as Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures, provides a clear framework that allows candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds for professional security services. Read Now

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