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Triad Speakers Adds InRoom and OnWall Bronze SlimSubs to Lineup

Built upon the critically-acclaimed InWall Bronze 4/SlimSub with integrated long-throw 10-inch aluminum driver and powered by the RackAmp 350 DSP, each Bronze SlimSub delivers the same exceptional power and deep bass from its remarkably compact enclosure. The net result is a series of subwoofers that fit virtually any application, room or location.

Winning Commercial Intrusion Systems

Napco Commercial Platform simultaneously supports UL Commercial Wireless.

Alarm Lock Offers Global Lockdown in Under 10 Seconds

Alarm Lock Offers Global Lockdown in Under 10 Seconds

Electronic locksets communicate wirelessly over any size network to save time and money.



Facebook Facial Recognition Better than FBI

Facebook Facial Recognition Better than FBI's

Next Generation Identification (NGI) and DeepFace battle it out to prove who is the best at biometrics...so far, social media is winning.

Samsung, Intel and Dell Partner to Create Standardized Model for Smart Appliances

Samsung, Intel and Dell Partner to Create Standardized Model for Smart Appliances

Consortium hopes to establish common ground for connection by developing framework for manufacturers.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport Streamlines Security Operations

SAFE for Aviation helps Brazil accommodate anticipated spike in travelers for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics.

Skimmers Getting More Difficult to Detect

Skimmers Getting More Difficult to Detect

Miniature devices planted on ATMs or at gas stations to steal credit and debit card data almost impossible to see.

Preventing Consumer Data Breaches with Electronic Access Control

Preventing Consumer Data Breaches with Electronic Access Control

As retail continues to expand the scope of its security administration to prepare for security breaches, IT managers must extend down to the rack level.

HID Global and ASSA ABLOY Help Secure 2014 FIFA World Cup

Companies’ products are used in six of 12 sites hosting World Cup matches as well as two other stadiums not selected for the world’s flagship football event.

ONVIF Releases Profile G for Video Storage and Recording

ONVIF Releases Profile G for Video Storage and Recording

Specification encompasses on-board video storage, searching, retrieval capabilities and media playback.

STANLEY Security Introduces Spring Stop Option

For use with STANLEY Commercial Hardware QDC100 Door Closer product line.

Tighter Security Measures Sought for Airline Safety

Tighter Security Measures Sought for Airline Safety

Intelligence officials concerned about new al-Qaida effort to create a bomb that would go through airport security undetected.

Obama’s Plans to Increase Border Security

Obama’s Plans to Increase Border Security

U.S. President to ask Congress to fund five specific actions to combat illegal migration into America.

Advanced Technology Video Announces New 700TVL IR Bullet Cameras

Designed for those looking for simple yet powerful, inexpensive cameras that provide superior quality images.

Costar Technologies, Inc. Completes Acquisition of CohuHD Camera Products Division

Costar Technologies, Inc. Completes Acquisition of CohuHD Camera Products Division

Acquisition expands product offerings and expected to accelerate sales growth.

Security Metrics Research Report Just Released

New metrics evaluation tool, metrics database and usage guidelines included to provide security practitioners with powerful resources to measure and demonstrate value of security functions.

Internet of Things - More Like Internet of Threats

Internet of Things - More Like Internet of Threats

In theory, IoT is a great concept; it all boils down to ease of use vs security. Which is more important?

Houston Astros Security Breach Revealed Inside Trade Data

Houston Astros Security Breach Revealed Inside Trade Data

Discussions concerning several players, including Jose Veras and Bud Norris, and other confidential data was hacked from "Ground Control."

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  • 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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  • Report: 82 Percent of Phishing Emails Used AI

    KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today launched its Phishing Threat Trend Report, detailing key trends, new data, and threat intelligence insights surrounding phishing threats targeting organizations at the start of 2025. Read Now

  • NRF Supports Federal Bill to Thwart Retail Crime

    The National Retail Federation recently announced its support for the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025. The act was introduced by Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and Representative Dave Joyce, R-Ohio. Read Now

  • ISC West 2025 Brings Almost 29,000 Industry Professionals to Las Vegas

    ISC West 2025, organized by RX and in collaboration with the Security Industry Association, concluded at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas last week. The nation’s leading comprehensive and converged security event attracted nearly 29,000 industry professionals and left a lasting impression on the global security community. Over five action-packed days, ISC West welcomed more than 19,000 attendees and featured 750 exhibiting brands. Read Now

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  • Tradeshow Work Can Be Fun

    While at ISC West last week, I ran into numerous friends and associates all of which was a pleasant experience. The first question always seemed to be, “How many does this make for you?” Read Now

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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.

  • ComNet CNGE6FX2TX4PoE

    The ComNet cost-efficient CNGE6FX2TX4PoE is a six-port switch that offers four Gbps TX ports that support the IEEE802.3at standard and provide up to 30 watts of PoE to PDs. It also has a dedicated FX/TX combination port as well as a single FX SFP to act as an additional port or an uplink port, giving the user additional options in managing network traffic. The CNGE6FX2TX4PoE is designed for use in unconditioned environments and typically used in perimeter surveillance.

  • Luma x20

    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.”