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U.S. Prepares for Security Risks ahead of CIA Torture Report

U.S. Prepares for Security Risks ahead of CIA Torture Report

American agencies around the world prepare for possible threats related to the release of the report

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 09, 2014
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What's going on with Samsung Techwin and Hanwha Group?

Stock has been bought and new partnerships have formed to introduce LPR directed on Samsung's Wisenet III cameras.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Dec 08, 2014
Royal Security for Prince William and Princess Kate

Royal Security for Prince William and Princess Kate

Rampant protestors in the streets of New York indicate need for extra security for the Royal Couple...just in case.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Dec 08, 2014


Air Force Selects ISSE Services

Provide comprehensive cybersecurity information assurance, engineering and logistic support for Remote Visual Assessment (RVA) video surveillance system.

  • Dec 08, 2014

Toshiba Adds High-definition PTZ Dome Cameras to IP Portfolio

18x optical zoom cameras available in outdoor & indoor versions

  • Dec 08, 2014

ASIS International Presents Inaugural Security Book of the Year Award

"Crisis Management and Emergency Planning: Preparing for Today’s Challenges"

  • Dec 08, 2014

Nasty New Hybrid Strain of Ransomware

True self-replicating parasitic virus, VirRansom, demands 0.619 Bitcoin to let you back into your PC.

  • Dec 08, 2014
New U.S. Guidelines Ban Profiling by Federal Law Enforcement

New U.S. Guidelines Ban Profiling by Federal Law Enforcement

Airport and border screening are exempt from the new rules.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 08, 2014

Smartvue Recognized Among Top 20 Most Powerful Cloud Companies

Cloud company thrives in security industry.

  • Dec 08, 2014
FBI in Danger of “Going Dark” if not able to Tap Devices

FBI in Danger of “Going Dark” if not able to Tap Devices

Government agency attempts to stand its ground against political leader.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Dec 05, 2014
Sony Hack Exposes Social Security Numbers

Sony Hack Exposes Social Security Numbers

Social Security numbers appeared more than 1.1 million times in 601 publicly-posted files stolen by hackers.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 05, 2014
Light in the Retail Sector

Light in the Retail Sector

Wrightstyle, based in the UK, supplies specialist steel and aluminium glazing systems worldwide, and has supplied shopping centres internationally. Jane Embury, the company’s marketing director, looks at retail trickery and the power of light to seduce shoppers.

  • By Jane Embury
  • Dec 05, 2014
NYPD Twitter Fail

NYPD Twitter Fail

Critics attack NYPD after on social media after "wehearyou Tweet comes out soon after Eric Garner decision.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Dec 04, 2014

Bosch Recognized as a Top-performing U.S. Technology Company

Ingram Micro awards Bosch with 2014 Smart Partner Award for physical security.

  • Dec 04, 2014
80 Percent of Patients Worry for Health Data Security

80 Percent of Patients Worry for Health Data Security

A new report indicates consumers remain concerned about medical technology and the security of their health information and data.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 04, 2014

HID Global Receives Frost and Sullivan Award for Innovation

Company recognized for foresight and execution in providing convenient way for users to authenticate their online financial interactions.

  • Dec 04, 2014

Hikvision Video Surveillance Solution Secures Gold Prize

City of Philadelphia awarded "Most Notable Municipal Security Program, Project or Initiative" as result of partnership.

  • Dec 04, 2014
7-year-old Hacks Apple Touch

7-year-old Hacks Apple Touch

Stealthy youngster uses ninja-like skills to gain access to his father's iPhone6.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Dec 03, 2014

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