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Jane Embury from Wrightstyle

Online Exclusive: Courting Disaster in Nightclubs

Wrightstyle is a specialist in designing, fabricating and installing steel and glass systems for both internal and external applications. The company’s systems have been installed in commercial and public sector projects internationally. Director Jane Embury reports on several needless nightclub tragedies and on lessons learned.

Eastern High School Upgrades Stadium with Community Loudspeakers and DSP

Eastern High School Upgrades Stadium with Community Loudspeakers and DSP

“The new system makes it sound like my announcers went to articulation training,” Phil Smart, vice principal of athletics said. “The sound is awesome – we’re the envy of South Jersey!”

Honeywell Adds Members to Open Technology Alliance

Honeywell Adds Members to Open Technology Alliance

Members work to improve usability of security technologies across management platforms.



DVTEL Latitude NVMS Now Integrated with ShotSpotter and Google Earth

DVTEL Latitude NVMS Now Integrated with ShotSpotter and Google Earth

Applications and Integration Center expands flexibility to encompass gunshot detection with aerial-map presentation capabilities.

Lenel and ASSA ABLOY Team to Offer Integrated Lock Systems in North America

Lenel and ASSA ABLOY Team to Offer Integrated Lock Systems in North America

The partnership allows Lenel to resell and carry ASSA ABLOY lock solutions as part of its product line.

Talk-A-Phone

Talk-A-Phone's Emergency Phones Now Integrate with Singlewire InformaCast Advanced Notification

The newly-released firmware allows users to activate the line-level output and to disable the speaker/microphone on Talk-A-Phone’s VOIP-500 series phones by entering a user-configurable DTMF code.

Security Industry Association and ASIS International to Sign MOU

Security Industry Association and ASIS International to Sign MOU

Organizations seek to collaborate on standards, government affairs, education and research.

aptiQ Developer Network Fosters Use of Smart Phones as Access Control Credentials

aptiQ Developer Network Fosters Use of Smart Phones as Access Control Credentials

Network helps developers become "first mover" NFC providers.

Voltage Security Says US Armys Data Insecurity Problems are a Lesson for Us All

Voltage Security Says US Army's Data Insecurity Problems are a Lesson for Us All

According to Mark Bower, even in a highly-controlled organization the size of the US Army, there are going to be operations where staff, for various reasons, ignore their corporate security mandates.

Siemens Brings Subject Matter Experts to ISC West 2013

Siemens Brings Subject Matter Experts to ISC West 2013

Attend a break-out session, talk with SMEs, check out the Security Operations Center demo, and attend a customer appreciation reception.

ASIS International to Host Transitioning Program and Luncheon

ASIS International to Host Transitioning Program and Luncheon

Law enforcement and military professionals, you are invited!

WavestoreUSA Expands Team with Addition of Seasoned Security Industry Executive

WavestoreUSA Expands Team with Addition of Seasoned Security Industry Executive

New VP of Marketing and Sales brings decades of experience with industry-leading companies.

Real Time Technology Group Named 2013 Computerworld Honors Laureate

Real Time Technology Group Named 2013 Computerworld Honors Laureate

To select this year's Laureates, Computerworld relied on a panel of 22 distinguished judges -- many of them Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leader Honorees from diverse industries -- to evaluate the humanitarian benefits and measurable results of applying technology to meet a specific social or business need.

aptiQ USB and Serial Enrollment Readers Simplify Credential Enrollment

aptiQ USB and Serial Enrollment Readers Simplify Credential Enrollment

No software needed, simply plug in, present and populate information. On Display at ISC West, Booth 20029.

Lumidigm Names Sarrail Vice President of Solutions Business Development

Lumidigm Names Sarrail Vice President of Solutions Business Development

In charge of creating new business, strategic relationships and partnerships with organizations seeking global authentication solutions.

aptiQ Alliance Program Welcomes BadgePress

aptiQ Alliance Program Welcomes BadgePress

Visitor manager, access manager and identity manager solutions gain benefits of truly-integrated, open architecture smart card and NFC-enabled platforms.

Schneider Electric Announces New Pelco Sarix IL 10 Series Box Cameras and Micro Domes

Schneider Electric Announces New Pelco Sarix IL 10 Series Box Cameras and Micro Domes

IP-driven, customer-focused Pelco by Schneider Electric’s Sarix Value Range IP cameras are compact, affordable, easy-to-use solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses.

Open Roads Consulting Becomes AMAG Technology Certified Partner

Open Roads Consulting Becomes AMAG Technology Certified Partner

As an AMAG Certified Partner, Open Road’s Video Image Control and Display System (VICADS) 4.1 integrates with AMAG’s Symmetry v7.0.1 Security Management System that combines the latest video surveillance management with feature-rich access control.

Featured

  • 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

  • ASIS International Introduces New ANSI-Approved Investigations Standard

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  • Cloud Security Alliance Brings AI-Assisted Auditing to Cloud Computing

    The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, today introduced an innovative addition to its suite of Security, Trust, Assurance and Risk (STAR) Registry assessments with the launch of Valid-AI-ted, an AI-powered, automated validation system. The new tool provides an automated quality check of assurance information of STAR Level 1 self-assessments using state-of-the-art LLM technology. Read Now

  • Report: Nearly 1 in 5 Healthcare Leaders Say Cyberattacks Have Impacted Patient Care

    Omega Systems, a provider of managed IT and security services, today released new research that reveals the growing impact of cybersecurity challenges on leading healthcare organizations and patient safety. According to the 2025 Healthcare IT Landscape Report, 19% of healthcare leaders say a cyberattack has already disrupted patient care, and more than half (52%) believe a fatal cyber-related incident is inevitable within the next five years. Read Now

New Products

  • 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.”

  • HD2055 Modular Barricade

    Delta Scientific’s electric HD2055 modular shallow foundation barricade is tested to ASTM M50/P1 with negative penetration from the vehicle upon impact. With a shallow foundation of only 24 inches, the HD2055 can be installed without worrying about buried power lines and other below grade obstructions. The modular make-up of the barrier also allows you to cover wider roadways by adding additional modules to the system. The HD2055 boasts an Emergency Fast Operation of 1.5 seconds giving the guard ample time to deploy under a high threat situation.

  • 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.