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Calvary Chapel Upgrades Access Control with Viscount

Enterprise Freedom Access Control System protects staff, students and visitors.

Jul 22, 2015

Milestone Video Software Helps Icelandic Harbors Free Up 1,000 Man-hours per Year

Video monitoring provides extra resources to catch illegal immigrants and ensure safer cargo handling.

Jul 22, 2015

FIBARO Products Now Integrate with HomeSeer Home Control Systems

The complete line of products includes HS3 software and works with HSTouch mobile apps for home control from any location.

Jul 22, 2015

Officials Say Technical Glitch in Sandra Bland Dashcam Video to Blame, Not Editing

Bland was found dead in her jail cell three days later.

By Matt Holden
Jul 22, 2015

Wrightstyle and an Aluminum Anniversary

Tim Kempster, Wrightstyle’s MD, takes a look at bomb blast safety.

By Tim Kempster
Jul 22, 2015

Surveillance System Used to Deter Rhino Poachers

More than 1,200 rhinos were killed in South Africa last year.

By Ginger Hill
Jul 21, 2015

KnowBe4 Automates Security Awareness Training for IT

Most requested feature added to Kevin Mitnick Security Awareness Training.

Jul 21, 2015

Channel Vision Announces New Extended Warranties on Audio and Surveillance Systems

Applies to any audio systems purchased with company's speakers as well as company's IP and analog surveillance products.

Jul 21, 2015

Dubai Airport Authority Chooses Genetec Omnicast to Manage Security Operations

Security infrastructure includes thousands of analog and IP cameras, third-party access control systems and Barco video walls in multiple control rooms.

Jul 21, 2015

Military Has Security Tightened After Chattanooga Shooting

The order covers thousands of military facilities within the U.S.

By Matt Holden
Jul 21, 2015

Inovonics Launches New Wireless Smoke/Heat Detector for Use in Senior Living Communities

Detects levels of heat and smoke that could potentially become a danger to residents.

Jul 21, 2015

Tyco Security Products Partners with ADT

Interactive platform leverages Tyco SP’s optimized intrusion technology in the U.K. & South Africa.

Jul 21, 2015

El Chapo's Escape: Mexico's Security Challenges

Drug cartels exercise enormous power and influence over the country.

Jul 21, 2015

Online Exclusive Series Part 2: A Glimmer of Hope

International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium of 1988 formed among several professional organizations to create a global information security certification process for professionals and address the need for standardized curriculum.

By Martin Zinaich
Jul 20, 2015

Drones Halted California Firefighters' Efforts to Contain Wildfire

Massive wildfire engulfed Cajon Pass, destroying over 20 vehicles and terrain.

By Ginger Hill
Jul 20, 2015

Hack-a-Drone, Shoot a Gun

What do you get when you put a mount a handgun to a drone? An illegal flying danger.

By Ginger Hill
Jul 17, 2015

2 Security Officers Shot 1 Dead in Maryland Overnight

The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. in Capitol Heights, Md.

By Matt Holden
Jul 17, 2015

Uniden Launches First Fully Integrated Wireless DVR Video Surveillance System

Specifically designed for DIY small businesses and homeowners.

Jul 16, 2015

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