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What Is New In Electronic Security Training

Unlike most things under the sun, there really is something new and exciting in electronic security training, and this new approach is poised to vastly improve formal training for those in the industry.

Into The Air

A few years back, a number of leading IP surveillance manufacturers got together to discuss the development of an organization that would promote and develop IP standards.

Interoperability Anticipated

When the ASIS International 58th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2012) opens in Philadelphia on Sept. 10, more than 20,000 security professionals from more than 90 countries around the globe will converge at the Pennsylvania Convention Center to learn what’s changed, what works and what’s coming next in the industry.



Parkchester South Condominiums Installs OnSSI Ocularis Video Software

Parkchester South Condominiums, located in Bronx, N.Y, is now using OnSSI Ocularis video and software security to keep its residents secure.

Gunshot Detection System Slashes Gang Violence in Cities and Town

SENTRI, an advanced technology gunshot detection system, has cut gang violence in heavy crime areas in cities like Chicago and Richmond, Calif.

NIST Test Samples Aid Explosives Detection

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released new test samples to help detect two explosive compounds that terrorists use.

ASIS Receives ANSI Approval for Physical Asset Protection Standard

ASIS International (ASIS), an association dedicated to increasing security professionals' productivity, has released its latest ANSI standard, The Security Management Standard: Physical Asset Protection.

Melter Corp. Installs VIVOTEK Cameras to Monitor Facilities

Melter Corp., a Mexico-based manufacturer of water-cooled components for the steel industry, has added 50 VIVOTEK network cameras to its 635,000-square-foot office.

MorphoTrak Introduces MorphoIDent for Police Officers

MorphoTrak recently introduced MorphoIDent, a mobile terminal for police officers that fits into a shirt pocket.

Smiths Detection Unveils High-Speed Checked Baggage Scanner

Smiths Detection, a provider of threat detection and screening technologies, has introduced a high-speed scanner that airports can use to screen checked sluggage for explosives.

Genetec Launches AutoVu Premier Category for Mobile LPR Specialization

Genetec, a pioneer in world-class unified IP security solutions, has launched the AutoVu Premier Partner category for North America.

Chlorinated Silk Kills Bacillus Spores, ACS Report Says

The American Chemical Society has published a podcast describing how to make "killer silk."

Threat Intelligence System Helps Share Malware Data

Georgia Tech researchers are launching a malware intelligence system that will help corporate and government security officials share information about the attacks they are fighting.

Louisiana Port Commission Installs BRS Labs' Advanced Video Analytics

The Greater Lafourche Port Commission, which works to improve Port Fourchon's security and emergency response preparedness, has implemented BRS Labs' advanced video analytics application to work with its existing video surveillance system.

ClubReady Partners With Brivo to Offer 24-Hour Access to Health Clubs

Brivo Systems, a provider of cloud applications for security management, has a developed a software integration for ClubReady's health club management services so its health club customers can access their facilities 24 hours a day.

Security Industry Saves Lives One Child at a Time

Mission 500, a campaign that partnerts with the security industry to help children in crisis, has created a new theme song called "One Child at a Time."

BankNewport Implements TeleSign Two-Factor Authentication

TeleSign, a company that works to prevent Internet fraud, has implemented its tokenless Two-Factor Authentication at BankNewport.

Detention Center Secures Site With Morse Watchmans System

The Lubbock County Detention Center, one of the largest county detention facilities in Texas, says it feels secure using Morse Watchmans key control and management system.

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