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Staples Stores Potentially Attacked by Credit Card Thieves

Staples Stores Potentially Attacked by Credit Card Thieves

Stores in the Northeastern United States may have been attacked

  • By Matt Holden
  • Oct 21, 2014

Infinova Signed Agreement to Acquire Swann Communications Pty Ltd

Transaction subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be closed within this year.

  • Oct 21, 2014

Verint Certifies Platform with AMAG Technology

Certification under Symmetry Extended Business Solutions Program for latest version of Situation Management Center (SMC) software.

  • Oct 21, 2014


Altronix Launches Video Series on Infrastructure Solutions

Informative videos deliver overviews on new innovative products.

  • Oct 21, 2014
Airport Security Using Bomb-sniffing Plants

Airport Security Using Bomb-sniffing Plants

Genetically altered plants and electronic webcams may be the answer to a more serene airport experience.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Oct 20, 2014
Pennsylvania School Boosts Security after Reported Sighting of Alleged Killer

Pennsylvania School Boosts Security after Reported Sighting of Alleged Killer

Eric Frein, the suspect of a deadly police ambush, was allegedly spotted near his old school

  • By Matt Holden
  • Oct 20, 2014

Goldman Sachs Recognizes Eagle Eye Networks Founder and CEO

Dean Drako: one of '100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2014.'

  • Oct 20, 2014

Vanderbilt Industries Agrees to Acquire Siemens Security Product Business

Move consolidates company’s fast growing presence in global security systems industry.

  • Oct 20, 2014

Mission 500 Partners with DOT Generation on Innovative Fundraising Program

For every project printed with DOT, the company will donate 5% of the gross sale.

  • Oct 20, 2014

MasterCard and Zwipe Announce Launch of Integrated Payment Card

The world's first contactless payment card featuring an integrated fingerprint sensor.

  • Oct 20, 2014
How to Set Up Your Twitter Profile as a Security Professional

How to Set Up Your Twitter Profile as a Security Professional

Learn step-by-step how to set up a Twitter account along with reasons why you should.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Oct 17, 2014

Total Recall to Unveil CrimeEye RD Rapid Deployment Surveillance Unit at IACP 2014

Company will showcase item equipped with HDTV-quality Axis dome network cameras.

  • Oct 17, 2014

CEM Systems Releases New Version of AC2000 Security Management System

Latest version of AC2000 offers solutions to improve security, a range of new integrations and enhances the functionality of emerald, the intelligent access terminal.

  • Oct 17, 2014

Hikvision Adds Ultimate Gain Glass to Enhance Performance of EXIR Network Bullet Cameras

Homes, offices and small to medium enterprises set to benefit.

  • Oct 17, 2014

IDV Solutions Visual Command Center and SureView Systems Immix CC Integrate

Leading risk visualization software integrated with SureView’s advanced situational awareness software to enhance situation awareness and incident response.

  • Oct 17, 2014
FBI Not Happy with Google, Apple Encryption

FBI Not Happy with Google, Apple Encryption

The encryption techniques might be regulated by the government in order to maintain control.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Oct 17, 2014
Newly-discovered Security Bug has Gone to the Dogs

Newly-discovered Security Bug has Gone to the Dogs

Used in encryption technology and can allow attackers to take over accounts, such as email and banking.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Oct 16, 2014
Obama Says Ebola is a National Security Threat

Obama Says Ebola is a National Security Threat

The President says the issue has a low margin for error in his statement regarding the disease.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Oct 16, 2014

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    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.”

  • 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.

  • HD2055 Modular Barricade

    Delta Scientific’s electric HD2055 modular shallow foundation barricade is tested to ASTM M50/P1 with negative penetration from the vehicle upon impact. With a shallow foundation of only 24 inches, the HD2055 can be installed without worrying about buried power lines and other below grade obstructions. The modular make-up of the barrier also allows you to cover wider roadways by adding additional modules to the system. The HD2055 boasts an Emergency Fast Operation of 1.5 seconds giving the guard ample time to deploy under a high threat situation.