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Michael Dell Makes Multi-Million Dollar Investment in Cloud Surveillance Company Eagle Eye Networks

The IT world is beginning to take notice of cloud surveillance solutions. Case in point, industry newcomer Eagle Eye Networks announced today that Dell computer founder Michael Dell has made a multi-million dollar investment in the company.

  • By Brent Dirks
  • Jul 31, 2014

BCDVideo Unveils 72TB Video Recording Platform

Adding to their Nova Series line-up, BCDVideo has begun shipments of the BCD350V8 Video Recording Platform, available in either tower or 5U rack-mount formats.

  • Jul 29, 2014
Two Nations, One Big Opportunity

Two Nations, One Big Opportunity

A look at public space surveillance on either side of the Atlantic highlights how it came of age.

  • By David Aindow
  • Jul 28, 2014


A How-To Guide on Building a Federal Information Security Team

A How-To Guide on Building a Federal Information Security Team

Here is a list to help develop an all-star team of employees that will protect your information.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jul 28, 2014
JFK Airport Perimeter Breached by Kayakers

JFK Airport Perimeter Breached by Kayakers

After millions of dollars spent on perimeter security, no alarm sounded and two men were found.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jul 28, 2014

Mystic Aquarium Ups Their Security with Keri Systems

Because it is a public facility that houses a significant and valuable marine life population, Mystic Aquarium was in need of more sophisticated control of access than traditional methods.

  • Jul 28, 2014
EU Google, Microsoft and Yahoo Meet on

EU, Google, Microsoft and Yahoo Meet on 'Right to be Forgotten'

Questions still remain about the implementation and effectiveness of this rule.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jul 25, 2014

Viscount Awarded New Contracts for US Department of Homeland Security

Company secures U.S. Federal Government facilities in Missouri and Massachusetts.

  • Jul 25, 2014

FST Biometrics Receives Lenel Factory Certification Under Lenel's OpenAccess Alliance Program

FST Biometrics' In Motion Identification (IMID) software interfaces with the Lenel OnGuard access control security system.

  • Jul 25, 2014
The Ultimate Cybersecurity Fix

The Ultimate Cybersecurity Fix

Typewriter sales in German economy boom as tool to thwart cyber spying.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jul 25, 2014

S2 Security Strengthens Channel Partner Support

Expanded S2 Channel Partner Program to accelerate partner business growth.

  • Jul 25, 2014

PPM Certifies Its Incident Management Integration

Now a member of AMAG Technology's Symmetry Extended Business Solutions (EBS) Program.

  • Jul 24, 2014

Kwikset Kevo’s Latest Upgrade Introduces Free Unlimited Guest eKeys

Home access management becomes even more convenient for current and future Kevo owners; gives guests 24-hour access to the home, and sets day and time constraints.

  • Jul 24, 2014

OnSSI Receives Lenel Factory Certification Under OpenAccess Alliance Program

OnSSI’s Ocularis v3.8 approved for use with Lenel’s OnGuard Access Control Security System.

  • Jul 24, 2014
Home Security Systems Can Be Used to Spy on You

Home Security Systems Can Be Used to Spy on You

Cybersecurity researcher exploits home security for the sake of safety.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jul 24, 2014
Help TSA Fix Airport Security Lines

Help TSA Fix Airport Security Lines

Someone could take home a $15,000 award just for helping to solve the traveler traffic issue at airports.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jul 24, 2014

SecureNet Simplifies Payment Integration with Launch of Single Stack of APIs

Enhancements give developers access to a single stack of development-language-agnostic APIs for both card-present and card-not-present transactions, allowing for easier integration across all channels.

  • Jul 23, 2014

Mission 500 Partners with ESA Gives Back at ESX 2014 in Nashville

Over $10,000 was raised for children in need.

  • Jul 23, 2014

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  • Survey: 48 Percent of Worshippers Feel Less Safe Attending In-Person Services

    Almost half (48%) of those who attend religious services say they feel less safe attending in-person due to rising acts of violence at places of worship. In fact, 39% report these safety concerns have led them to change how often they attend in-person services, according to new research from Verkada conducted online by The Harris Poll among 1,123 U.S. adults who attend a religious service or event at least once a month. Read Now

  • AI Used as Part of Sophisticated Espionage Campaign

    A cybersecurity inflection point has been reached in which AI models has become genuinely useful in cybersecurity operation. But to no surprise, they can used for both good works and ill will. Systemic evaluations show cyber capabilities double in six months, and they have been tracking real-world cyberattacks showing how malicious actors were using AI capabilities. These capabilities were predicted and are expected to evolve, but what stood out for researchers was how quickly they have done so, at scale. Read Now

  • Why the Future of Video Security Is Happening Outside the Cloud

    For years, the cloud has captivated the physical security industry. And for good reasons. Remote access, elastic scalability and simplified maintenance reshaped how we think about deploying and managing systems. Read Now

  • UL Solutions Launches Artificial Intelligence Safety Certification Services

    UL Solutions Inc., a global leader in safety science, today announced the launch of artificial intelligence (AI) safety certification services, enabling comprehensive assessments for evaluating the safety of AI-powered products. Read Now

  • ESA Announces Initiative to Introduce the SECURE Act in State Legislatures

    The Electronic Security Association (ESA), the national voice for the electronic security and life safety industry, has announced plans to introduce the SECURE Act in state legislatures across the country beginning in 2025. The proposal, known as Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures, provides a clear framework that allows candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds for professional security services. Read Now

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    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.”