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Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation of German Stadium

Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation of German Stadium

Officials make quick decision to evacuate stadium and cancel soccer match after threats of explosions.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Nov 18, 2015

Lenel and AlertEnterprise Announce Partnership to Sell PIAM Software

The Physical Identity and Access Management software will extend OnGuard into new directions.

  • Nov 17, 2015
Russia Confirms Bomb Downed Plane in Egypt

Russia Confirms Bomb Downed Plane in Egypt

More than two weeks after the crash that killed 224, Russia has started sending missiles into ISIS strongholds.

  • Nov 17, 2015


Tri-Ed President Raising Money for Movember

Pat Comunale will grow out a mustache to raise awareness.

  • Nov 16, 2015
Security Tightened at APEC Meeting in Philippines

Security Tightened at APEC Meeting in Philippines

The threats have been directed at the meetings, but Asia has heightened security following Paris attacks.

  • Nov 16, 2015

Upscale Panama City Property Using ASSA ABLOY Hospitality

The property is using VingCard Visionline, Signature RFID locks and Elsafe Sentinel safes.

  • Nov 16, 2015
Paris Attackers Could have used PlayStation 4 to Communicate

Paris Attackers Could have used PlayStation 4 to Communicate

Authorities acknowledge the PlayStation 4 gaming console as an effective avenue of covert communication for terrorists.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Nov 16, 2015
The NFL tightened security at all of its stadiums Nov.15, 2015, following the terrorist attacks in Paris.

NFL Tightens Security at Stadiums

"Following the events in Paris on Friday, we are closely monitoring events and have been in communication with the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI, which have informed us that there are no known threats against NFL stadiums," the league said in a statement about the heightened security measures Nov. 15.

  • Nov 15, 2015
Hackers could be Targeting Your Smart TV

Hackers Could Be Targeting Your Smart TV

Avast researchers have found a number of vulnerabilities in Smart TVs.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Nov 13, 2015
Albany Jail Plans for Security Upgrades after Risk Assessment

Albany Jail Plans for Security Upgrades after Risk Assessment

Albany County Jail plan to make security upgrades worth over $200,000.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Nov 12, 2015

BrandDog Media Supplies B2B Marketing

After years in the industry, Guy Apple has started an outsourced marketing firm.

  • Nov 12, 2015

Panaseer Raises $2.25 Million Seed Investment

Fast-growing cyber security software firm attracts new clients in UK and US.

  • Nov 12, 2015
This Key Industry is Way Behind on Data Security

This Key Industry is Way Behind on Data Security

Despite the growing cyber attacks, the health care industry continues to shortchange Americans when it comes to data security.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Nov 12, 2015

Storage – What is the Right Choice for You?

This article provides an overview of common storage systems and their pros and cons. To help you make the right decision.

  • By Christoph Bast
  • Nov 12, 2015

Miami Security Community to Host Second Annual Fundraising Event

A musical performance will help raise money for Latin American children in need.

  • Nov 11, 2015

Oncam Expands Global Reach

The company hadded a new VP of Sales for EMEA and a VP of Sales for the Americas.

  • Nov 11, 2015
3 Charged in Largest-Ever U.S. Bank Data Breach

3 Charged in Largest-Ever U.S. Bank Data Breach

Federal authorities say three people have been charged in the largest theft of consumer data from a U.S. financial institution in history.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Nov 11, 2015
Military Creates New “Iron Man” Suit

Military Creates New “Iron Man” Suit

The U.S. military is closer than ever to putting Iron Man on the front lines.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Nov 10, 2015

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    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.

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    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.”