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North American Cable Equipment Inc Announces Release of Expanded Interactive Online Product Catalog

196 page catalog is easily accessible via smart phone, computer or tablet and includes all five NACE brand product lines.

  • Apr 24, 2014
Thieves Roping Security Cameras

Thieves Roping Security Cameras

Security cameras yanked from exterior of businesses with rope; are the suspects setting these businesses up for something worse? (Video included)

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Apr 24, 2014
Synectics Launches New COEX TriMode Camera Range

Synectics Launches New COEX TriMode Camera Range

Offers three light-condition operating modes in one unit for greater operational flexibility and image clarity.

  • Apr 23, 2014


Blackboard and LiveSafe Partner to Enhance Campus Safety through Mobile Communications

Collaboration aims to help more students connect with campus safety officials.

  • Apr 23, 2014
Commonsense Immigration Reform for America

Commonsense Immigration Reform for America

Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson highlights importance of permanently fixing America's broken immigration system.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Apr 23, 2014

Samsung SRM-872 Mobile NVR Wins Best Surveillance Video Storage Award in SIA New Product Showcase

Award established in 1979 and recognizes innovative products, services and solutions in electronic physical security.

  • Apr 22, 2014

Schlage Electronic Locks Help TCU Bolster Campus Security

Student security enhanced by installing electronic locks in new residence halls and upgrading access control in existing buildings.

  • Apr 22, 2014
Security Strategies for a Safe 118th Boston Marathon

Security Strategies for a Safe 118th Boston Marathon

5 approaches officials are taking to ensure a safe and secure race for runners and spectators.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Apr 21, 2014
The Changing Role of Surveillance Technology

The Changing Role of Surveillance Technology

Surveillance is no longer purely a security asset for the oil and gas market, it’s a risk management essential.

  • By Amedeo Simonetto
  • Apr 21, 2014

Leo McGuire Honored with ESGR Spirit of Volunteerism Award

"We are extremely proud of Leo and the incredible amount of time and effort he provides in support of our service men and women. His devotion to helping them transition from military life to professional civilian careers exemplifies our recognition of American freedoms and opportunities," said Daniel Krantz, CEO of Real-Time Technology Group.

  • Apr 18, 2014

Arecont Vision Megapixel Cameras Deliver Superior Video Surveillance at MetLife Stadium

Over 130 megapixel cameras provide excellent wide area HD coverage.

  • Apr 18, 2014
Yishay Yovel directs IBM Security

The Return of the Wild West: Securing Enterprise Mobile Applications Against Evolving Threats

To secure the mobile workforce at the age of BYOD, IT security professionals and line-of-business executives must consider how mobility impacts their business risk profile.

  • By Yishay Yovel
  • Apr 18, 2014
Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Digital Security

Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Digital Security

Protect your digital life with this checklist of must-do security tasks.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Apr 17, 2014
R.I.P. Password

R.I.P. Password

A short but close look at the murder of the password by biometrics, from the mainframe to the smartphone.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Apr 16, 2014

New Silent Knight Website Supplies More Relevant Content for Dealers On-the-Go

Latest technical and educational information made available via intuitive, mobile-friendly website.

  • Apr 16, 2014

infinias Expands Integration Capabilities with Identity One Partnership

Combined access control and biometrics provides enhanced security at the door.

  • Apr 16, 2014
Honeywell Bolsters IP Camera Line with 14 New equIP Series Models

Honeywell Bolsters IP Camera Line with 14 New equIP Series Models

equIP Series S high definition IP cameras and HDZ standard definition PTZ dome provide high quality video and performance for almost any application.

  • Apr 15, 2014
FBI Facial Recognition Database Contains Images of the Innocent

FBI Facial Recognition Database Contains Images of the Innocent

By 2015 Next Generation Identification (NGI) will have millions of stored facial images.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Apr 15, 2014

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  • AI to Help Resolve Non-Emergency Calls Across Utah and Decrease 911 Caller Wait Times

    The Utah Communications Authority (UCA), which oversees the state’s next generation 911 technology services, recently announced that public safety answering points (PSAPs) throughout the state plan to implement Motorola Solutions’ Virtual Response technology to automate the receipt and resolution of 10-digit non-emergency line calls in Utah with the help of AI. Read Now

  • Report Reveals Local Governments Face Surge in Ransomware Attacks with Minimal Resources

    KnowBe4, the cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, recently released new research highlighting the critical cybersecurity challenges facing state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments. The report details how government organizations have become prime targets for cybercriminals while simultaneously facing severe resource constraints. Read Now

  • Video Surveillance Trends to Watch

    With more organizations adding newer capabilities to their surveillance systems, it’s always important to remember the “basics” of system configuration and deployment, as well as the topline benefits of continually emerging technologies like AI and the cloud. Read Now

  • New Report Reveals Top Trends Transforming Access Controller Technology

    Mercury Security, a provider in access control hardware and open platform solutions, has published its Trends in Access Controllers Report, based on a survey of over 450 security professionals across North America and Europe. The findings highlight the controller’s vital role in a physical access control system (PACS), where the device not only enforces access policies but also connects with readers to verify user credentials—ranging from ID badges to biometrics and mobile identities. With 72% of respondents identifying the controller as a critical or important factor in PACS design, the report underscores how the choice of controller platform has become a strategic decision for today’s security leaders. Read Now

  • Overwhelming Majority of CISOs Anticipate Surge in Cyber Attacks Over the Next Three Years

    An overwhelming 98% of chief information security officers (CISOs) expect a surge in cyber attacks over the next three years as organizations face an increasingly complex and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven digital threat landscape. This is according to new research conducted among 300 CISOs, chief information officers (CIOs), and senior IT professionals by CSC1, the leading provider of enterprise-class domain and domain name system (DNS) security. Read Now

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    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols.

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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.”