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Viscount Systems Unveils Web-based Access Control Appliance

Freedom CUBE delivers enterprise-class capabilities for small-to-medium businesses.

  • Dec 16, 2014

OnSSI Announces Upcoming Ocularis Training Schedule

Two offerings available to help partners and customers enhance their skill sets.

  • Dec 16, 2014

North Central Security Services Selected As Security Company

Leading Tennessee-based security firm takes security to new level for two major commercial facilities.

  • Dec 16, 2014


Tips to Improve Holiday Cyber Shopping Security

Tips to Improve Holiday Cyber Shopping Security

These tips will help secure pay data when shopping online

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 16, 2014
Another School Shooting

Another School Shooting

Pakistani militant group stormed military-operated school in Peshawar, opened fire, mostly killing students. (WARNING: Disturbing recollection from 16-year-old student included.)

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Dec 16, 2014
Wearable Camera Wobble Identifies Filmmaker

Wearable Camera Wobble Identifies Filmmaker

Just because your face isn’t seen on camera doesn’t mean you are anonymous.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Dec 15, 2014

ONVIF Recognizes VidSys with 2014 ONVIF Award

Software engineer Steve Dillingham recognized as security industry leader who is shaping the adoption of open standards.

  • Dec 15, 2014

Nortek Security and Control Group Charts Strategic Course for Smart Home Leadership

Building on its success in the installed smart home space with the Linear and 2GIG brands, Nortek prepares the GoControl brand for entrance into the DIY smart home category.

  • Dec 15, 2014

Eid Passport Awarded One-year Contract Extension as FBI-approved Channeler

Among a few companies authorized to process FBI fingerprint-based criminal history checks for non-criminal justice purposes.

  • Dec 15, 2014

Three Divisions Approach K12 Lockdown Needs

Mechanical and electronic locking plus enterprise access control ensure solutions address all budgets and applications.

  • Dec 15, 2014

Hikvision Introduces HD-TVI Technology with Turbo HD Product Line

Allows users to send uncompressed, high-resolution video over coaxial cable.

  • Dec 15, 2014
Police Raid Sydney Café

Police Raid Sydney Café

Police forces shot and killed a hostage-taker early Tuesday

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 15, 2014

Moxa Raises the Bar for Rugged IP Camera Design

Full HD 1080p camera designed for mission-critical surveillance.

  • Dec 12, 2014

Southco Expands Electronic Rotary Latching Line

R4-EM 8 Series combines the efficient, robust performance of a rotary latch mechanism with simplified DC motor actuation.

  • Dec 12, 2014

Advantech, Inc. Recognized as Top Performing Security Integrator

Named “Integrator of the Year” for fourth time at Honeywell Forum.

  • Dec 12, 2014

LILIN Expands IP Portfolio with HD Video Decoder

Affordable, simple monitoring solution for displaying live video from up to 4 cameras without a PC or NVR.

  • Dec 12, 2014
"Holiday Freeze" Tips for Retailers and Consumers

"Holiday Freeze" Tips for Retailers and Consumers

With only critical security patches being installed, Liron Damri, COO of Forter gives advice to merchants and consumers.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Dec 12, 2014
Kenya President Makes Case for Tougher Security Law

Kenya President Makes Case for Tougher Security Law

The president cites a dangerous enemy in calling for a change.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 12, 2014

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