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IDSecurityOnline.com Ranks #214 on the 2014 Inc. 500 List

Named as the 4th fastest growing security company in the United States.

  • Sep 16, 2014

Hikvision Ensures "Fun Safe Philly Summer" for City of Philadelphia

Program connects youth and their families to free and low-cost summer activities.

  • Sep 16, 2014

Hikvision and Earthworks Farm Support a Healthy Community

Team of volunteers used organic farming as framework to support youth in the community in academic, vocational and leadership development.

  • Sep 16, 2014


Fluidmesh Solutions Make a Splash at Magic Waters Waterpark

The objective: to create an additional network throughout the park as a back up to aging fiber network.

  • Sep 16, 2014

BCDVideo Releases 84TB 2U Video Recording Server

Allows system to manage up to 73TB of RAID 5 useable internal video storage.

  • Sep 16, 2014

AMAG Technology Releases SymmetryWEB

Manage alarms, card holders and visitors from a web interface.

  • Sep 16, 2014
Just How Safe and Secure are Inflight Meals

Just How Safe and Secure are Inflight Meals

Recent report raises questions about airline food safety and security.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Sep 16, 2014

Not All Universities are the Same

I’ve seen a lot of higher education campuses in my travels, and until late July, all of them have been beautiful, pastoral settings with buildings over acres of land. However, it was my pleasure and surprise to visit Pace University in downtown New York City.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • Sep 16, 2014
FBI Facial Recognition System Completed

FBI Facial Recognition System Completed

After three years of development, system allows agents to search photographs to identify criminals.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Sep 15, 2014
Highlighting the Hotsheet: 2nd Quarter Cargo Theft Update

Highlighting the Hotsheet: 2nd Quarter Cargo Theft Update

DHS identified transportation systems as one of 16 critical infrastructures to nation's supply chain and cargo theft as a constant threat to stability.

  • By Jack DeMao
  • Sep 15, 2014

Napco Security Systems Delivers First Control4-certified Alarm Panel Line

Enables dealers to quickly and easily integrate security within projects and offer protection of homes and businesses.

  • Sep 15, 2014

ONVIF Grows with Members on Six Continents

Membership grows significantly.

  • Sep 15, 2014

Schneider Electric Opens New Global R&D Center in Massachusetts

The new Boston One Campus will serve as Schneider Electric’s new North America Headquarters and hub for innovation and efficiency.

  • Sep 15, 2014

STANLEY Security Donates Percentage of Proceeds to Wounded Warrior Project

Campaign in effect through December 28.

  • Sep 15, 2014

VidSys Demonstrating its New Release 7.7 PSIM Software at ASIS

National Language Support means that the software can easily adapt to various languages without code changes.

  • Sep 15, 2014

Video Insight Releases its New VMS Client for Mac

Free VMS client allows users to access live and recorded video from any cameras on the surveillance system using an Apple computer.

  • Sep 15, 2014

Tyco Brings CEM to Americas

The security products company brings its brand of intelligent access control solutions over.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Sep 11, 2014
The Home Depot Hack was Easy

The Home Depot Hack was Easy

Another hack in the long line of recent cyber-attacks, Home Depot’s issues showcase a bigger problem: the simplicity of the hack

  • By Matt Holden
  • Sep 10, 2014

Featured

  • Survey: 60 Percent of Organizations Using AI in IT Infrastructure

    Netwrix, a cybersecurity provider focused on data and identity threats, today announced the release of its annual global 2025 Cybersecurity Trends Report based on a global survey of 2,150 IT and security professionals from 121 countries. It reveals that 60% of organizations are already using artificial intelligence (AI) in their IT infrastructure and 30% are considering implementing AI. Read Now

  • New Research Reveals Global Video Surveillance Industry Perspectives on AI

    Axis Communications, the global industry leader in video surveillance, has released its latest research report, ‘The State of AI in Video Surveillance,’ which explores global industry perspectives on the use of AI in the security industry and beyond. The report reveals current attitudes on AI technologies thanks to in-depth interviews with AI experts from Axis’ global network and a comprehensive survey of more than 5,800 respondents, including distributors, channel partners, and end customers across 68 countries. The resulting insights cover AI integration and the opportunities and challenges that exist with regard to security, safety, business intelligence, and operational efficiency. Read Now

  • SIA Urges Tariff Relief for Security Industry Products

    Today, the Security Industry Association has sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick requesting relief from tariffs for security industry products and asking that the Trump administration formulate a process that allows companies to apply for product-specific exemptions. The security industry is an important segment of the U.S. economy, contributing over $430 billion in total economic impact and supporting over 2.1 million jobs. Read Now

  • Report Shows Cybercriminals Continue Pivot to Stealthier Tactics

    IBM recently released the 2025 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index highlighting that cybercriminals continued to pivot to stealthier tactics, with lower-profile credential theft spiking, while ransomware attacks on enterprises declined. IBM X-Force observed an 84% increase in emails delivering infostealers in 2024 compared to the prior year, a method threat actors relied heavily on to scale identity attacks. Read Now

  • 2025 Security LeadHER Conference Program Announced

    ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) – the leading membership associations for the security industry – have announced details for the 2025 Security LeadHER conference, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession. The third annual Security LeadHER conference will be held Monday, June 9 – Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan. This carefully crafted program represents a comprehensive professional development opportunity for women in security this year. To view the full lineup at this year’s event, please visit securityleadher.org. Read Now

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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.”

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