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Put that Knife Back in Your Pocket

A few years ago, someone sent me a little knife that, when you push a lever, the blade flies from inside the stock. It is a wicked little weapon that I had put away and forgot about. I found it during my annual office spring cleaning.

Biometrics on the Move

Biometrics on the Move

Multiple factors of authentication, including biometrics, can increase the probability that a person presenting a card to a reader is the same person who was initially issued the card.

The New Mobility

When I was growing up, one of my favorite comic book characters was Dick Tracy—not the Warren Beatty variety— but the heroic police detective of Sunday newspaper comic strips.



Boosting Legacy Infrastructure

Boosting Legacy Infrastructure

The transition of existing physical security systems, such as fire and burglar alarm or video surveillance systems, to the next generation of technology has never been easier or more affordable than it is today.

The Edge of Intelligence

The Edge of Intelligence

When the first network camera was introduced in 1996, its functionality was pretty bare bones: digitize images and send them across the network to a centralized video management system.

Video Surveillance Products Leader IC Realtime Joins Verizon Partner Program

Video Surveillance Products Leader IC Realtime Joins Verizon Partner Program

Joint national program opens doors for integrators to tap vertical markets by deploying custom-tailored HD video surveillance systems transmitted via Verizon Wireless.

iPhone fingerprint scanner

Rumor has it iPhone is Going Biometric

Less than a year ago, Apple, Inc. whipped out and handed over $356 million to purchase AuthenTec, Inc., a fingerprint sensor technology developer with the technology to embed a fingerprint scanner into the glass of the iPhone (and, iPad for that matter), making it one of the very few public companies acquired by Apple.

Lobby Security for Energy Company Headquarters Provided by Smarter Security

Lobby Security for Energy Company Headquarters Provided by Smarter Security

Fastlane Glassgate 200 Optical Turnstiles selected after successful Fastlane operation for years in previous headquarters.

NICE Situator to be Integrated at Denver International Airport to Enhance Security and Safety

NICE Situator to be Integrated at Denver International Airport to Enhance Security and Safety

The Situator implementation will help DIA better manage its critical security systems and enhance responses to emergencies and other events.

HID Global Drives Initiative for Partners to Develop NFC Trusted Tag Applications

HID Global Drives Initiative for Partners to Develop NFC Trusted Tag Applications

HID Global’s focus areas of use for new applications include authentication of items, secure data management and trusted authorizations.

VMP Features ER 148 Equipment Rack with New ER 148 4PKIT Expansion Kit at 2013 InfoComm

VMP Features ER 148 Equipment Rack with New ER 148 4PKIT Expansion Kit at 2013 InfoComm

The ER-148 is an EIA compliant, 19-inch, steel-constructed, equipment rack with a rail height of 48 inches and 27 available rack spaces; the ER-148-4PKIT expands the 2-post rack to a 4-post rack.

School Safety and Security from Sea to Shining Sea

School Safety and Security from Sea to Shining Sea

Gone are the days when you can simply allow your child to walk to school, play outside in the yard alone or even now, leave them in the “safety” of their own home.

Milestone Announces Vertical Specialist Partner Program

Milestone Announces Vertical Specialist Partner Program

Global initiative aims to increase focus in specific business sectors.

Budgets for Physical Security Equipment are Increasing for End Users

Budgets for Physical Security Equipment are Increasing for End Users

Technology advancements meant that the equipment consumers bought became unsupported too soon by manufacturers.

Top Five Myths About IP Video Solutions in Banking

Online Exclusive: Top Five Myths About IP Video Solutions in Banking

Mobile banking has evolved over time and, if you ask most consumers, it’s something they’ve come to trust and rely on as usage numbers continue to rise. In this article, Stephen Joseph explores the five most common myths of IP solutions in the banking environment.

KJB Security Products Named Exclusive Worldwide Distributor for LandAirSea GPS Tracking Devices

KJB Security Products Named Exclusive Worldwide Distributor for LandAirSea GPS Tracking Devices

As the pioneer in the manufacturing and development of real-time GPS surveillance technology, LandAirSea Systems’ product line enhances KJB Security Products dealer offerings and further strengthens the company’s position as the leading U.S. distributor of surveillance products.

Dortmunder Volksbank Introduces Payment with Cellphones

Dortmunder Volksbank Introduces Payment with Cellphones

Customers of Dortmunder Volksbank will now be able to use a virtual credit card integrated in their smartphones to make payments in shops that accept MasterCard PayPass thanks to a TSM (Trusted Service Manager) service operated by technology group Giesecke & Devrient in cooperation with DG VERLAG.

Fertilizer that Fizzles in a Homemade Bomb Could Save Lives around the World

Fertilizer that Fizzles in a Homemade Bomb Could Save Lives around the World

Sandia has decided not to patent or license the formula, but to make it freely available in hopes of saving lives.

Featured

  • 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

New Products

  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis.

  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening.

  • 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.