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ISC West Wraps Up With Nearly 20,000 Total Professionals in Attendance

ISC West, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), came to a close last Friday with record-breaking attendance growth for 2022.

  • Apr 01, 2022

Going High Tech

When it comes to physical security, the world around us has changed. First, society has changed, with more social unrest and violence occurring in the COVID-19 era, including a rise in fan misbehavior at sporting events.

  • By Peter Evans
  • Apr 01, 2022
The Benefits of On-site Security

The Benefits of On-site Security

Global video surveillance has exploded in the past few years. In fact, the market is expected to reach a value of more than $90 billion by 2026.

  • By David Weingot
  • Apr 01, 2022
Building Trust through Transparency

Building Trust through Transparency

With social media rapidly evolving, the call for transparency and accountability inside a law enforcement agency is now necessary to show the world what police do with every interaction.

  • By Jason Dombkowski
  • Apr 01, 2022

Defining a Role

The sudden long lines at gas stations in the United States, last May were for many, a surprising sight. Indeed, the situation emerged without warning: A ransomware attack disabled computer systems for a major regional provider, Colonial Pipeline, creating shortages and panic-buying.

  • By Mark Herrington
  • Apr 01, 2022
Transitioning to the Cloud

Transitioning to the Cloud

Is access control in the cloud truly secure? Most organizations have asked this question when considering a transition from on-premise access control software to a cloud-based system.

  • By Olivia Peralta
  • Apr 01, 2022

Optimizing Store Layouts

Video analytics and AI are hot topics for 2022 as the security industry seeks new ways to take a bite out of crime, even as staffing is light organized retail crime is on the rise.

  • By Will Kelso
  • Apr 01, 2022

A Firm Foundation

As more devices move onto network-based infrastructure, the boundaries between technology categories are starting to blur.

  • By David Whitney
  • Apr 01, 2022


Mobile Ticketing to the Rescue

Mobile Ticketing to the Rescue

When Public Transport Operators (PTOs) were hit by the pandemic, it reduced their sales volumes dramatically. One challenge was the difficulty of distributing and selling physical tickets.

  • By Cristiano Pardo
  • Apr 01, 2022
Similarities at Data Centers and Airports

Similarities at Data Centers and Airports

Few sectors face higher regulation and compliance standards in the United States than the aviation industry.

  • By Kevin Tomich
  • Apr 01, 2022

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    Trackforce, a provider of security workforce management platforms, today announced the launch of its 2025 Physical Security Operations Benchmark Report, an industry-first study that benchmarks both private security service providers and corporate security teams side by side. Based on a survey of over 300 security professionals across the globe, the report provides a comprehensive look at the state of physical security operations. Read Now

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  • Eagle Eye Networks Launches AI Camera Gun Detection

    Eagle Eye Networks, a provider of cloud video surveillance, recently introduced Eagle Eye Gun Detection, a new layer of protection for schools and businesses that works with existing security cameras and infrastructure. Eagle Eye Networks is the first to build gun detection into its platform. Read Now

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