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One in Three U.S. Hospitals Report Rise in Violence and Assaults in 2014

Employee turnover rates and low morale attributed to insufficient equipment for officers.

  • Mar 04, 2015
Chip-enabled Credit Cards Not the Answer to Security Vulnerabilities

Chip-enabled Credit Cards Not the Answer to Security Vulnerabilities

Cost is in the billions but only addresses a narrow range of security issues.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Mar 04, 2015
Security flaw from the ‘90s is still a problem today

Security flaw from the '90s is still a problem today

The flaw leaves Apple and Android users vulnerable.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Mar 04, 2015


Utah System of Higher Education Requests $2 Million for Security

Utah System of Higher Education Requests $2 Million for Security

Higher education leaders are asking the state for more money to help protect universities from IT security threats.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Mar 03, 2015
Monitoring Student

Monitoring Student's Locations via the School Bus

Tracking students before and after school gives all adults involved in the safety and security of students peace of mind.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Mar 03, 2015
Scammers Taking Advantage of Apple Pay

Scammers Taking Advantage of Apple Pay

Criminals are using the platform to buy goods with stolen identities and credit cards

  • By Matt Holden
  • Mar 03, 2015

Monitoring Student's Locations via the School Bus

Tracking students before and after school gives all adults involved in the safety and security of students peace of mind.

  • Mar 03, 2015

ASSA ABLOY Reveals Strategic Initiative to License Seos

Mobile access solutions built on the Seos platform simplify life by eliminating the need for multiple physical credentials.

  • Mar 02, 2015

Honeywell Launches Entry-level PIR

False alarm-reducing sensor combines value with high performance for residential installations.

  • Mar 02, 2015

UniKeys Smart Access Control App Integrates into Samsung KNOX

Collaboration allows Samsung KNOX customers to gain secure, convenient, touch-to-open, keyless and cardless entry for consumers and businesses through UniKey's global platform.

  • Mar 02, 2015

Hikvision USA Awarded Vendor of the Year by ADI

Testament to strong relationships dedicated to growing the video surveillance market.

  • Mar 02, 2015

Ganz Introduces Transmission Product Line

Complete line of Ethernet transmission products round out line of IP cameras, recording devices and monitoring products.

  • Mar 02, 2015

Costar Video Systems Unveils Website Redesign

With consistent increases in mobile and tablet traffic, it was time for an upgrade.

  • Mar 02, 2015

SureView Systems Announces Integration with AMAG Technology

Immix platform integrates with Symmetry access control software.

  • Mar 02, 2015
Properly Trained School Security Guards

Properly Trained School Security Guards

Suggestions for what to include in a school security guard curriculum.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Mar 02, 2015
Secret Service Investigating Two White House Security Breaches

Secret Service Investigating Two White House Security Breaches

The Secret Service is investigating two separate instances that have occurred in the last 24 hours.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Mar 02, 2015

Securing Access Control

Just watching the news each night is reason enough to explain why security professionals worry about the security of their access control systems. If the card system is hacked, there can be major problems.

  • By Scott Lindley
  • Mar 01, 2015
Integrating Security - Logistics company takes advantage of information management solutions

Integrating Security

The logistics company wanted a single solution to provide high-resolution video images as well as the ability to monitor, verify and restrict access to the facility in order to better manage employee time and attendance while also reducing theft and misplacement of inventory.

  • By Courtney Dillon Pedersen
  • Mar 01, 2015

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  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions.

  • Luma x20

    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.”

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.