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Essence Group Unveils its Next Generation Personal Emergency Response System

Essence Group Unveils its Next Generation Personal Emergency Response System

Next generation PERS designed for seniors, the chronically ill and adults living with a disability so they be independent in their home environment.

  • Sep 06, 2013
Bosch and OnSSI Partnership Delivers More Integration Possibilities

Bosch and OnSSI Partnership Delivers More Integration Possibilities

Strategic partnership results in Ocularis v3.6 supporting edge recording and high-definition cameras from Bosch.

  • Sep 05, 2013
The Proof is in the Pixels

The Proof is in the Pixels

Bosch introduces complete 960H video system solution with cameras, lenses, digital video recorders and monitors.

  • Sep 05, 2013
Introducing New LightCatcher Technology

Introducing New LightCatcher Technology

Superior image detail in low light settings.

  • Sep 05, 2013
TSA PreCheck Program Expands to 60 New US Airports

TSA PreCheck Program Expands to 60 New US Airports

TSA working to change its "one-size-fits-all-approach" to security.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Sep 05, 2013
Biometric ID Helps New Guinea Medical Clinic Manage Records and Services

Biometric ID Helps New Guinea Medical Clinic Manage Records and Services

Fulcrum Biometrics created a customized patient identification solution for the New Tribes Mission Medical Clinic in Papua New Guinea using the Fulcrum Biometric Framework (FbF) Demographica application and the Lumidigm M-Series multispectral fingerprint reader to capture and identify fingerprints.

  • Sep 04, 2013
Iran Adds Hacking to Their High School Curriculum

Iran Adds Hacking to Their High School Curriculum

Should a school's curriculum include teaching students how to hack computers?

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Sep 04, 2013
Behind the Bars

Behind the Bars

In today’s economy, it can be difficult for correctional facilities to obtain the funding needed to upgrade their security technologies.

  • By Jessica L. Clark
  • Sep 01, 2013


On the Cutting Edge

Staying on top of a rapidly evolving technology, such as video surveillance, can be challenging.

  • By Ali Mahmoud
  • Sep 01, 2013
locking down a classroom increasing demands

Locking Down a Classroom Increasing Demands

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, during the 2009-10 school year alone, 85 percent of public schools in the United States reported that one or more incidents had taken place on campus, amounting to an estimated 1.9 million crimes.

  • By Mike McCoy
  • Sep 01, 2013

Featured

  • Security Today Announces 2025 CyberSecured Award Winners

    Security Today is pleased to announce the 2025 CyberSecured Awards winners. Sixteen companies are being recognized this year for their network products and other cybersecurity initiatives that secure our world today. Read Now

  • Empowering and Securing a Mobile Workforce

    What happens when technology lets you work anywhere – but exposes you to security threats everywhere? This is the reality of modern work. No longer tethered to desks, work happens everywhere – in the office, from home, on the road, and in countless locations in between. Read Now

  • TSA Introduces New $45 Fee Option for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 1

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it will refer all passengers who do not present an acceptable form of ID and still want to fly an option to pay a $45 fee to use a modernized alternative identity verification system, TSA Confirm.ID, to establish identity at security checkpoints beginning on February 1, 2026. Read Now

  • The Evolution of IP Camera Intelligence

    As the 30th anniversary of the IP camera approaches in 2026, it is worth reflecting on how far we have come. The first network camera, launched in 1996, delivered one frame every 17 seconds—not impressive by today’s standards, but groundbreaking at the time. It did something that no analog system could: transmit video over a standard IP network. Read Now

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  • 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.

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area.

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file.