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How Cyberthieves Stole $45 Million from ATMs and How You Can Protect Your ATM Card

How Cyberthieves Stole $45 Million from ATMs and How You Can Protect Your ATM Card

It seems that masks and guns were replaced with laptops and Internet, creating an untypical bank heist.

HID Global Showcases Advanced Government to Citizen Identity Solutions

HID Global Showcases Advanced Government to Citizen Identity Solutions

HID Global will demonstrate its advanced Government ID Solutions portfolio and integrated capabilities for delivering smart card ID credentials and total ID ecosystems for e-passport, national ID, foreign resident, worker ID and vehicle registration program at Booth # F11 at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre from May 21-23, 2013.

Robust Surveillance Failover Critical to Asia Gaming Growth

Robust Surveillance Failover Critical to Asia Gaming Growth

By 2015, Asia-Pacific casinos are predicted to be generating revenues over $79 billion. But, with such growth comes greater need for control, particularly in terms of security.

10 Year Warranty on Polaroid Professional Surveillance Solutions

10 Year Warranty on Polaroid Professional Surveillance Solutions

Longest warranty in surveillance solutions.

HID Global Appoints Rob Haslam as Vice President of Government ID Solutions

HID Global Appoints Rob Haslam as Vice President of Government ID Solutions

With Haslam's expertise in building and implementing integrated government ID programs, he is responsible for the strategic development and worldwide expansion of HID's government-to-citizen ID business.

GovSec TREXPO CPM 2013

Satisfying Work

Let’s face it, tradeshow attendance is hard work. When a company is putting on its own tradeshow, it become less a trial and more a labor of love. Security Products magazine (1105 Media Inc.) owns GovSec, an annual security conference and exposition held in Washington, D.C. each spring.

Sentry View Systems Launches SentrySPEAR

Sentry View Systems Launches SentrySPEAR

Flexible, remote surveillance solution that is easily transported on a standard-size or cargo flat bed truck or trailer.

Sentry View Systems Launches SiteCOMMANDER

Sentry View Systems Launches SiteCOMMANDER

Turnkey intelligent data management featuring mobile access to critical situational awareness for first responders.



G4S Technology Expands Operations and Opens a New Regional Office in the Greater Seattle Area

G4S Technology Expands Operations and Opens a New Regional Office in the Greater Seattle Area

Expansion to meet growing area security and communications demands while increasing their U.S. footprint.

FLIR Welcomes New Business Development Manager for A and Es and Dealers

FLIR Welcomes New Business Development Manager for A and Es and Dealers

Ross Sexter has over 30 years of experience in the security field.

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

  • From Surveillance to Intelligence

    Years ago, it would have been significantly more expensive to run an analytic like that — requiring a custom-built solution with burdensome infrastructure demands — but modern edge devices have made it accessible to everyone. It also saves time, which is a critical factor if a missing child is involved. Video compression technology has played a critical role as well. Over the years, significant advancements have been made in video coding standards — including H.263, MPEG formats, and H.264—alongside compression optimization technologies developed by IP video manufacturers to improve efficiency without sacrificing quality. The open-source AV1 codec developed by the Alliance for Open Media—a consortium including Google, Netflix, Microsoft, Amazon and others — is already the preferred decoder for cloud-based applications, and is quickly becoming the standard for video compression of all types. Read Now

New Products

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure.

  • 4K Video Decoder

    3xLOGIC’s VH-DECODER-4K is perfect for use in organizations of all sizes in diverse vertical sectors such as retail, leisure and hospitality, education and commercial premises.

  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening.