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How Safe is Taxpayer Data?

How Safe is Taxpayer Data?

Several technologies are available that help detect misuse of taxpayer information.

France Refuses to Fuel the Fire of Terrorism

France Refuses to Fuel the Fire of Terrorism

Filming action movies on Paris streets banned in response to recent terrorist attacks.

Anthem Blue Cross Hacked, Affecting Millions

Anthem Blue Cross Hacked, Affecting Millions

The health insurance company is working with the FBI to come to a solution.



New Altronix Outdoor Solution

Enables long range Ethernet over Coax or CAT5e and supports Hi-PoE and PoE/PoE+ at longer distances.

Milestone Systems Makes Newborn Rhino an Online Star

First result of a strategic collaboration with Milestone on video-enabled experience in parks.

Video Insight to Donate $1,000,000 in Video Surveillance Systems To Schools and Colleges

Video surveillance isn't a luxury; it's a necessity.

Vector Security Now Accepting Applications for 2015 LPF Scholarships

Company continues commitment to furthering loss prevention education.

Digital Watchdog Course Qualifies for ESA Credit

ESA-certified DW Spectrum IP VMS classes available for 2015.

Contactless Payment and US Chip-and-PIN Adoption Drives Smart Card Growth in 2014

Smart Payment Association announces preliminary finds of 2014 smart card payments review.

Security and Privacy for Wearables Not So Good

Security and Privacy for Wearables Not So Good

By 2019, it is predicted that more than half a billion wearable devices will be in use each day.

Few Criminal Background Checks are run at Airports

Few Criminal Background Checks are run at Airports

Officials have admitted that it is a gap in security.

Google Adds Two New Initiatives to Security Rewards Programs

Google Adds Two New Initiatives to Security Rewards Programs

Paid out more than $1.5 million in 2014.

Panasonic Acquires Video Insight

Goal is to strengthen North American education market.

All New iBridge Messenger SMS & MMS Multimedia Notification Service

Complementary add-on and extension for dealers transition into the smart home market.

Honeywell Introduces Multilingual iOS Demo Apps for Lynx Touch Systems

Seamlessly translates between English, Spanish and French.

Raytec Illuminators Provide LPR for Colombian Police Cars

Growing need for accurate, reliable and mobile LPR to combat speeding in areas with no fixed monitoring.

Blast Kills One in Alexandria, Bombs Found at Cairo Airport

Blast Kills One in Alexandria, Bombs Found at Cairo Airport

The bomb in Alexandria front of the Mabaret Al-Asafra Hospital killed a 27-year-old man and wounded three others.

Delta Scientific Holding Southern California Vehicle Access Equipment Demonstrations

1 Day Only - March 5 in Palmdale, Calif.

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  • 2025 Security LeadHER Conference Program Announced

    ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) – the leading membership associations for the security industry – have announced details for the 2025 Security LeadHER conference, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession. The third annual Security LeadHER conference will be held Monday, June 9 – Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan. This carefully crafted program represents a comprehensive professional development opportunity for women in security this year. To view the full lineup at this year’s event, please visit securityleadher.org. Read Now

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  • Report: 82 Percent of Phishing Emails Used AI

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    The National Retail Federation recently announced its support for the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025. The act was introduced by Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and Representative Dave Joyce, R-Ohio. Read Now

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    ISC West 2025, organized by RX and in collaboration with the Security Industry Association, concluded at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas last week. The nation’s leading comprehensive and converged security event attracted nearly 29,000 industry professionals and left a lasting impression on the global security community. Over five action-packed days, ISC West welcomed more than 19,000 attendees and featured 750 exhibiting brands. Read Now

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New Products

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure.

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings.

  • ComNet CNGE6FX2TX4PoE

    The ComNet cost-efficient CNGE6FX2TX4PoE is a six-port switch that offers four Gbps TX ports that support the IEEE802.3at standard and provide up to 30 watts of PoE to PDs. It also has a dedicated FX/TX combination port as well as a single FX SFP to act as an additional port or an uplink port, giving the user additional options in managing network traffic. The CNGE6FX2TX4PoE is designed for use in unconditioned environments and typically used in perimeter surveillance.