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Study Shows Employees are Putting Their Companies at Risk

Poor security habits from employees could lead to a cybersecurity breach.

By Sydny Shepard
Oct 29, 2015

Will-Burt Company Security System Earns Top Honors

Company's security system placed on GSA Approved Products List 2.

By Sydny Shepard
Oct 29, 2015

SureView Systems Announces New Partnership with Access Technologies

SureView Systems partners with integration firm to create easy-to-use platform for customers.

By Sydny Shepard
Oct 28, 2015

Cisco Joins with Lancope to Gain Greater Network Security

Cisco's acquisition of Lancope predicted to boost Cisco’s cybersecurity threat defense capabilities.

By Sydny Shepard
Oct 28, 2015

U.S. Security Associates Acquires UK Based Entourage Security Management

USA affiliate Andrews International acquires Entourage Security Management as a way to expand overseas.

By Sydny Shepard
Oct 27, 2015

Officer on Leave after Controversial Arrest of a Student

An officer is under investigation after the violent arrest of a high school student.

By Sydny Shepard
Oct 27, 2015

Campus Security Says NJCU Employee Robbed by Juveniles

A campus security email said that a New Jersey City University staff member has his wallet stolen by three juveniles.

Oct 26, 2015

Tragedy Strikes at College Homecoming Parade

Four dead and many more injured after a car crashes into parade audience.

Oct 26, 2015

Texas Border School District Upgrades Security from Analog to IP

Milestone Systems' open platform IP video management software (VMS) is the flexible foundation for continuing expansion by the Mission Consolidated Independent School District (Mission CISD) in South Texas.

Oct 26, 2015

Jim Kee Named Director of Operations for Paxton Access

Kee will oversee warehouse operations, corporate training, IT and technical support.

Oct 23, 2015

Campus Shooting the Result of a Dice Game

One person was shot and killed at Tennessee State University Thursday night.

Oct 23, 2015

Is It Possible to Have Security on Every Flight?

Is security on board the answer to the high rise in incidents on planes?

Oct 23, 2015

How to Keep Your Home Burglar-Free

Are you sure your home is safe enough?

Oct 22, 2015

Millions of Americans May Need Passports to Fly Domestic

State issued identification cards from four states will no longer be accepted for domestic flights starting in 2016.

Oct 22, 2015

Security Professionals Can Now Apply for Secure Your Future Scholarship

The University of Phoenix is now accepting applications to award ten full-tuition scholarships.

Oct 22, 2015

Why Tech's Biggest Companies are Against the Cyber Security Bill

Some of technologies leading revolutionaries disregard the Cyber Security Bill as a legitimate solution to the data breaches seen in recent news.

Oct 22, 2015

Three Security Questions to ask Cloud Vendors

There are many concerns when transferring to the cloud and security is one of the biggest, followed closely by concerns about complying with regulations and losing control of data according to a recent study by 451 Research.

Oct 21, 2015

Security was increased for 2015 Zombicon

One person was killed while others were sent to the hospital after a shooting during the event in Fort Meyers, Florida.

By Matt Holden
Oct 21, 2015

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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
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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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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
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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
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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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