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Words from the Wise

I’ll be heading to my first ISC West, so I thought I’d clue you in on all the things I’ve been told to prepare for at ISC West 2016.

ISC Events Expands Security Portfolio with Launch of Connected Security Expo

Bridges IT Security and Physical Security in support of IoT

Paxton Access Welcomes Dale Clement and Paul deLaski as Regional Sales Managers

Paxton has appointed Dale Clement as Regional Sales Manager for the Western US and Paul deLaski for the Northeast US.

Easter Bombing in Pakistan Kills 69

Easter Bombing in Pakistan Kills 69

Without warning, a bomb explosion ripped through a park where Pakistani Christians were celebrating Easter, killing 60 and wounding about 400.

Flight Attendant Case Shows Airport Security Lapses

Flight Attendant Case Shows Airport Security Lapses

In late March, a flight attendant was trying to board a plan with 70 pounds of cocaine. When she was stopped at a security checkpoint to be randomly screened, she took off running.

Cubs up the Security at Wrigley Field

Cubs up the Security at Wrigley Field

Wrigley field will be opening two and a half hours early on Opening Day to allow fans to acclimate to the new security procedures.

Brussels Attacks Spotlight Need for More Security at Nuclear Plants

Brussels Attacks Spotlight Need for More Security at Nuclear Plants

Nearby nuclear plants have been a focus of the Brussels terrorist attacks as some fear they could be vulnerable to attack.

IDIS Integrates HD Video Surveillance Cameras with Genetec's Unified

Partnership expands IDIS Total Solution offering enabling smarter HD surveillance .



U.S. Hospital Falls Victim to Hackers

Hospital Falls Victim to Hackers

Yet another hospital was tossed into chaos after its computers were infected by hackers.

FBI Employs Israeli Security Firm to Hack Phone

FBI Exhausts All Efforts before Going Back to Court

Apple was thought to have caught its first break in a long fight with the FBI that includes the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino attackers.

Featured

  • Achieving Clear Audio

    In today’s ever-changing world of security and risk management, effective communication via an intercom and door entry communication system is a critical communication tool to keep a facility’s staff, visitors and vendors safe. Read Now

  • Beyond Apps: Access Control for Today’s Residents

    The modern resident lives in an app-saturated world. From banking to grocery delivery, fitness tracking to ridesharing, nearly every service demands another download. But when it comes to accessing the place you live, most people do not want to clutter their phone with yet another app, especially if its only purpose is to open a door. Read Now

  • Survey: 48 Percent of Worshippers Feel Less Safe Attending In-Person Services

    Almost half (48%) of those who attend religious services say they feel less safe attending in-person due to rising acts of violence at places of worship. In fact, 39% report these safety concerns have led them to change how often they attend in-person services, according to new research from Verkada conducted online by The Harris Poll among 1,123 U.S. adults who attend a religious service or event at least once a month. Read Now

  • AI Used as Part of Sophisticated Espionage Campaign

    A cybersecurity inflection point has been reached in which AI models has become genuinely useful in cybersecurity operation. But to no surprise, they can used for both good works and ill will. Systemic evaluations show cyber capabilities double in six months, and they have been tracking real-world cyberattacks showing how malicious actors were using AI capabilities. These capabilities were predicted and are expected to evolve, but what stood out for researchers was how quickly they have done so, at scale. Read Now

  • Why the Future of Video Security Is Happening Outside the Cloud

    For years, the cloud has captivated the physical security industry. And for good reasons. Remote access, elastic scalability and simplified maintenance reshaped how we think about deploying and managing systems. Read Now

New Products

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions.

  • EasyGate SPT and SPD

    EasyGate SPT SPD

    Security solutions do not have to be ordinary, let alone unattractive. Having renewed their best-selling speed gates, Cominfo has once again demonstrated their Art of Security philosophy in practice — and confirmed their position as an industry-leading manufacturers of premium speed gates and turnstiles.

  • 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.