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HID Global and Chapman University Collaborate to Develop A Technology Incubation Environment

HID Global participates in program that sets challenge for student entrepreneurs to expand “Internet of Things” opportunities for HID Trusted Tag Services.

Real-Time Technology Group Partners with All Points to Deliver Advanced Identity Management

Real-Time Technology Group Partners with All Points to Deliver Advanced Identity Management

Partnership enables RTTG to bring their Real-Time Verification (RTV) technology platform to state and federal customers.

Fluidmesh Announces the Release of the FM3200

Available in two versions, this radio can be used to create highly customized point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, mesh and mobile networks.



Largest Scottish University Centralizes Security

Milestone-Axis IP video solution from Boston Networks provides control of multiple campus locations.

North Bend Schools Automate Lockdown with Genetec Security Center

Public school district in Nebraska upgrades to IP video surveillance and access control to better protect students.

Action Steps for Parents to Do Today to Protect Student Data

Action Steps for Parents to Do Today to Protect Student Data

These actions will help put you back in control of your child's data.

Local Police Searching Security Cameras for Evidence in Arson of Football Player’s Vehicle

Arkansas quarterback Brandon Allen’s car was burned on Aug. 25

How Schools Use Private Student Data

How Schools Use Private Student Data

Non-educators want access to student data to apply principles of big data analysis to it.

Advantech's 7" Handheld Pocket Pad Brings Full-size Computing to Mobile Healthcare Applications

Designed especially for use in clinical applications such as EMR, BCMA/CLMA, CPOE, PACS and radiology, is an extension of hospital information system (HIS) and is an ideal PDA.

HID Global Brings Intelligence to the Door

EDGE EVO Solo Solution uses a standard web browser, does not require software to be installed on PCs and is ideal for small- and medium-sized businesses managing a single door for ten to hundreds of cardholders.

Quantum Secure Receives Factory Certification under AMAG Technology's Symmetry Program

Designation certifies that SAFE Software Suite Version 4.8 integrates with Symmetry V7.0.1 access control software.

STANLEY Security Launches ELITE Partnership Program for Select Group of Expert Locksmiths

Recognition, rewards and extensive benefits offered to recognize the loyalty and expertise of exceptional locksmiths, installers and technicians.

Your Child’s School Lunch Could Be a Threat to National Security

Your Child’s School Lunch Could Be a Threat to National Security

USDA calls obesity an “economic and national security issue”

Tips and Strategies for Securing Datacenters

Tips and Strategies for Securing Datacenters

It's a given that datacenters have sophisticated cybersecurity tools, but what about the facility itself?

Elementary Schools in Winston-Salem, N.C., Install Security Cameras in Every Classroom

Elementary Schools in Winston-Salem, N.C., Install Security Cameras in Every Classroom

The WSFCS school system also installed GPS trackers on every school bus

Premier SGI to Lead Samsungs Northern California Sales Efforts

Experienced firm to represent industry-leading IP video solutions.

G4S Technology Enters into Master Services Agreement with Cox Enterprise

Agreement includes nationwide systems integration, new product installation and systems maintenance services.

Software House Expands iSTAR Controller Portfolio

New iSTAR Ultra offers increased flexibility and scalability for up to 32 readers.

Featured

  • Report Reveals Security Training Reduces Global Phishing Click Rates by 86%

    KnowBe4, the cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today launched its “Phishing by Industry Benchmarking Report 2025” which measures an organization’s Phish-prone Percentage (PPP) — the percentage of employees likely to fall for social engineering or phishing attacks, indicating the organization’s overall susceptibility to phishing threats. This year’s report found a global average baseline PPP of 33.1%, meaning a third of employees interact with phishing simulations before taking part in best-practice security awareness training (SAT).COVER 2025-PIB-NA-Report_EN-US Read Now

  • TSA Begins REAL ID Full Enforcement Today

    Today, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the imminent implementation of its REAL ID enforcement measures at TSA checkpoints nationwide. Read Now

  • Body-Worn Cameras on the Rise

    On the evening of Oct. 29, 2024, the owner of 300 Guard based in Houston, was shot while on duty at a convenience store. He returned fire. He was wearing a plated vest and thankfully recovered in the hospital. Read Now

  • Brazil Port Enhances Surveillance and Supports Wildlife Conservation with Sustainable Technology

    Ferroport, which operates the iron ore terminal at the Port of Açu in São João da Barra, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has deployed state-of-the-art video surveillance cameras from Axis Communications to enhance nighttime security and visibility, while decreasing environmental impact and prioritizing sustainability. With cutting-edge technology, the port now has precise surveillance cameras that capture high-quality nighttime images, while reducing the amount of artificial lighting that negatively impacts the surrounding ecosystem. Read Now

  • Fast-Forward from 1,000 B.C.E. to Today

    The lock and key have been around since time immemorial. In fact, the locksmith profession is one of the oldest in the world when you consider the earliest wooden tumbler lock debuted three-plus millennia ago. Read Now

New Products

  • Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

    Connect ONE®

    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area.

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.