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Worst Data Breaches of 2015

Worst Data Breaches of 2015

It seems all we read about in 2015 was data breaches, data breaches and more data breaches.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Dec 30, 2015
Theme Parks Install Metal Detectors to Protect from Soft Target Attack

Theme Parks Install Metal Detectors to Protect from Soft Target Attack

Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal have announced that they are adding additional security precautions.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Dec 28, 2015
3 Tips to Keep your Home Secure Over the Holidays

3 Tips to Keep your Home Secure Over the Holidays

Don’t let your holiday season turn be ruined by bad security.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Dec 23, 2015


U.S. Airports with the Highest and Lowest Security Satisfaction

U.S. Airports with the Highest and Lowest Security Satisfaction

AirportXP, a mobile experience tool, allowed travelers to log their satisfaction with airport security checkpoints.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Dec 22, 2015
Schools Prepare For Crisis Through Technology Solutions

Schools Prepare For Crisis Through Technology Solutions

Throughout America, schools have made great strides in creating a safety-first culture while federal, state and local governments have also offered expertise to help schools create a more secure environment.

  • By Todd Lucy
  • Dec 21, 2015

AISG Opens New Office in Ohio

The American Integrated Security Group opened a new office in Ohio to serve the Midwest Region of North America.

  • Dec 18, 2015
Obama: No ‘Specific and Credible’ Holiday Threat

Obama: No ‘Specific and Credible’ Holiday Threat

President Obama assures the nation that there are no potential terrorist threats leading into the holidays.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Dec 18, 2015
SIA’s Efforts to Mitigate a Major Threat to Innovation: Patent Trolls

SIA's Efforts to Mitigate a Major Threat to Innovation: Patent Trolls

Ask any SIA manufacturer member to state the most likely threats to future business growth and many will cite complex regulatory requirements, changing economic conditions and finding highly-skilled workers.

  • By Don Erickson
  • Dec 18, 2015
Security Concerns over Homework Close County Schools

Security Concerns over Homework Close County Schools

Augusta County closed cancelled school due to security concerns following an Islamic worksheet controversy.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Dec 18, 2015

Partnership Delivers Unique Video Recording and Storage Solution

New Samsung WiseNet Camera App records directly to disk.

  • Dec 17, 2015
Baltimore Police React to Mistrial in Freddie Gray’s Case

Baltimore Police React to Mistrial in Freddie Gray's Case

Law enforcement ready themselves for any fallout after a judge ruled the case against Officer Porter a mistrial.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Dec 17, 2015
U.S. Revamps Homeland Security Alert System

U.S. Revamps Homeland Security Alert System

The Department of Homeland Security issued a new type of terror alert in December, warning Americans that self-radicalized suspects inspired by foreign extremists could strike without notice.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Dec 17, 2015

Viscount Unveils Channel Partner Program

Initiative delivers unprecedented technical support and growth opportunities to certified integrators.

  • Dec 16, 2015
How Theaters Plan to Handle Security during ‘Star Wars’ Opening Weekend

How Theaters Plan to Handle Security during 'Star Wars' Opening Weekend

Recent shootings at theaters of popular movies have lead theater security professionals to crack down on movie goers in the midst of ‘Star Wars’ opening.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Dec 16, 2015

Arecont Vision Announces New A&E Program Manager

Laura Freeny to Ensure the Highest Level of Support for Security Professionals

  • Dec 16, 2015

Security Industry Events Provide Financial Boost to Mission 500

New York and Miami events raise money for children in need.

  • Dec 16, 2015
Target Wish List App Exposes Users’ Data to a Potential Breach

Target Wish List App Exposes Users' Data to a Potential Breach

Target is back on the naughty list after a tech security company found that users’ data could be pulled from a gift registry app.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Dec 16, 2015

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