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Vanderbilt Industries Provides High-level Security for Crider Foods

SMS access control technology helps Crider gain highest level of food safety certification.

  • Jan 22, 2015

Exacq Technologies Partners with VoloForce

Leverage video security for more than just theft.

  • Jan 22, 2015
Security Increased at US Military Bases in Europe

Security Increased at US Military Bases in Europe

Ongoing concerns about the return of Europeans to their home countries in Iraq and Syria led to raised security levels.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jan 22, 2015


Are You on the Top 25 List of Easy-to-Hack Passwords?

Are You on the Top 25 List of Easy-to-Hack Passwords?

Maybe people are becoming number to hearing about "strong, unique passwords."

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jan 21, 2015

Siemens Expands Security Portfolio

New video management software and strategic technology partnership with Milestone Systems expands range of solutions for enterprise security.

  • Jan 21, 2015
Obama Promotes Cybersecurity in State of the Union Address

Obama Promotes Cybersecurity in State of the Union Address

His emphasis was on protecting families, especially children.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jan 21, 2015

Genetec to Support New Microsoft Cloud for Government Service

Addressing compliance and security requirements for U.S. public sector, U.S. state, local and federal government agencies can now host Genetec Cloud Services on New Microsoft Azure for government.

  • Jan 21, 2015

HID Global Shares Top Secure Identity Trends for 2015

Key trends for banks, hospitals, universities and federal agencies, as well as government ID, transportation, enterprise and retail applications.

  • Jan 21, 2015

SightLogix Offers New Power Grid Security Compliance Whitepaper

Best practices for meeting NERC CIP-014 to protect electrical substations.

  • Jan 21, 2015

Advantech Launches Fully-rugged Tablet PC for Field Services

Designed specifically for markets such as public safety, utility, inspection and construction.

  • Jan 21, 2015

Pelco by Schneider Electric Sets New Standard

Value and performance with Spectra Professional High Speed PTZ dome camera.

  • Jan 21, 2015

Voting Period Begins for Stanley Security's Grant Program

Nominated U.S. colleges and universities eligible to win share of $600,000 grant.

  • Jan 21, 2015
Russia to Build New Weapons for Security

Russia to Build New Weapons for Security

Putin tours shooting range and sees futuristic weapons, now Russia to modernize their weapons.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jan 20, 2015
Jimmy Kimmel Exposes Bad Password Security

Jimmy Kimmel Exposes Bad Password Security

The late night host was able to get passwords from strangers off the street in a skit on his show.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jan 20, 2015
A Layered Approached to Airport Security

A Layered Approached to Airport Security

As number of people traveling continues to rise, airport security become more extensive and complex while facing unique challenges.

  • By David Lenot
  • Jan 16, 2015
U.K. Creates Closer Cyber Security Ties in Washington

U.K. Creates Closer Cyber Security Ties in Washington

The Prime Minister is lobbying President Obama this week.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jan 16, 2015
A Canned Approach to School Security

A Canned Approach to School Security

Middle school students asked to bring canned goods to school, but it's not for a food drive.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jan 15, 2015

Open Options Unveils Website Redesign

New website includes different areas with customized content for dealers, system users and consultants.

  • Jan 15, 2015

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