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Paxton Net2 Access Control Integrates with Hikvision Video Integration Platform

Paxton has announced the integration of its networked access control system, Net2, with the world’s leading supplier of video surveillance products and solutions, Hikvision.

  • Mar 22, 2016

LRG Celebrates 15th Anniversary with $15,000+ in Customer Appreciation Prizes

LRG will award two winning Dealer entries and two winning Distributor entries each month.

  • Mar 22, 2016
Brussels: 26 Die at 2 Explosion Sites

Brussels Attack: 26 Die at 2 Explosion Sites

26 are dead in three explosions that occurred at the Brussels airport and subway station.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 22, 2016


Utah’s Online Caucus is Making Security Experts Cringe

Utah's Online Caucus is Making Security Experts Cringe

There are many security risks that could come up by allowing citizens to vote online, but Utah is going to try it anyway.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 22, 2016
Top 10 Worst Sports Passwords

Top 10 Worst Sports Passwords

Despite the fact that bad passwords are becoming a dying breed because of the immense security measures one must comply with in order to create a password to login to an account, sports fans have found a way to use their favorite games as terrible credentials.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 21, 2016
Homeland Security Allows Cyberthreat Sharing with Businesses

Homeland Security Allows Cyberthreat Sharing with Businesses

The Department of Homeland Security began sharing details of digital threats with private business to improve cybersecurity.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 21, 2016
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2016 World's Best Airports

SkyTrax World Airport Awards has announced the best airports in the world for 2016.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 19, 2016
France Re-Enacts November 13 Attacks as Prevention

France Re-Enacts November 13 Attacks as Prevention

French officials, lawmakers and police are working together to provide a better action plan to prevent attacks during the European soccer championship.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 18, 2016
Tests Uncover Major Security Risk to Keyless Cars

Tests Uncover Major Security Risk to Keyless Cars

New tests by German vehicle experts show that 24 cars from 19 different manufacturers are vulnerable to an “easily built” electronic device.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 18, 2016
Additional Security Needed on St. Patrick’s Day

Additional Security Needed on St. Patrick’s Day

A private security firm is hired to control the influx into an Irish bar on St. Patrick’s Day.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 17, 2016
Get Ahead of the Game by Combating Cyber Criminals

Get Ahead of the Game by Combating Cyber Criminals

Hackers have adopted a number of attack methods, which include combinations of social engineering attacks, malicious mobile applications, phishing scams, and ransomware, to name a few.

  • By Lance Mueller
  • Mar 17, 2016

New Video Highlights Morse Watchmans' Key Control and Asset Management Solutions

Morse Watchmans’ newest video titled “Think Inside the Box” tells the story of the company’s strong technology leadership and the innovative features.

  • Mar 16, 2016
Campus Security Report Shows Decline in Crime

Campus Security Report Shows Decline in Crime

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its annual “Crime on Campus” report and the statistics might surprise you.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 16, 2016
UMass

UMass to Review Campus Security after Firearms Incidents

Three separate incidents have been reported in the last five months.

  • Mar 16, 2016
Six Ways Banks Are Fighting Fraud with Video-Based Business Intelligence

Six Ways Banks Are Fighting Fraud with Video Based Business Intelligence

Here’s six ways that banks and credit unions are using intelligent video surveillance systems to improve fraud defenses.

  • By Debi Sumner
  • Mar 16, 2016
https://securitytoday.com/articles/2016/02/24/mastercard-unveils-new-selfie-security-check.aspx

Are Seflies Replacing Passwords?

MasterCard has already announced they are looking to implement the new technology, but now so is Amazon.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 15, 2016
Arkansas Jail Implements Video Visits

Arkansas Jail Implements Video Visits

In order to cut down on the security risks and officer manpower involved during visitation hours, Faulkner County Jail will allow inmates to visit with friends and relatives by video.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 14, 2016

Jim Cisneros Joins AMAG Technology as Vice President of Technical Services

Cisneros will oversee the Technical Services team globally.

  • Mar 14, 2016

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  • Survey: 48 Percent of Worshippers Feel Less Safe Attending In-Person Services

    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

  • Why the Future of Video Security Is Happening Outside the Cloud

    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

  • UL Solutions Launches Artificial Intelligence Safety Certification Services

    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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