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Woman Boards Plane After Talking Her Way Past Security

Woman Boards Plane After Talking Her Way Past Security

A 38-year-old St. Louis woman was taken to a hospital for psychiatric observation on Wednesday after talking her way past airport security and entering the cockpit of a private plane.

Security Companies Develop Real-time Maps of Cyberattacks

Security Companies Develop Real-time Maps of Cyberattacks

Recent hacks expose personal information about millions of people.

Hacking Vehicles for a Joy Ride

Hacking Vehicles for a Joy Ride

Internet-connected vehicles becoming target for tech-savvy cyber criminals.

Wired Lists the Windows 10 Security Settings worth Knowing

Wired Lists the Windows 10 Security Settings worth Knowing

Windows 10 features a number of security updates and settings that are important to know, even if you didn’t read the fine print.

Pelco and Agent Vi Partner to Provide Superior Video Analytics Solution

Seamless integration between Pelco’s powerful and intuitive VideoXpert Video Management System and the comprehensive suite of video analytics capabilities of Agent Vi’s savVi software delivers rapid results and an unparalleled user experience.

City of Lakeland, FL Chooses Genetec Technology to Improve Security

Security Center unifies security operations across waste and water facilities, police and fire departments, city hall, libraries, park and recreation buildings, public works facilities, the regional airport and others.

Fire-Lite Alarms Latest Wireless Advancements Yield New Dealer Opportunities

New technology, listings, training and software expand dealer support and offer more solutions for traditional and non-traditional applications.

Universal Protection Service to Acquire Guardsmark

Merger produces the largest U.S.-owned security company.



Protection 1 Celebrates Third Annual Day of Community Service

Protection 1 Team Members Volunteered at Local Organizations across the Country for “All for 1 Day."

AMAG Technology Releases Symmetry CompleteView 4.5 Video Management System

Symmetry CompleteView VMS and Symmetry PowerProtect NVRs offer faster processes, performance gains and increased storage.

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