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Undercover Agents Set Out to Beat Airport Security

Undercover Agents Set Out to Beat Airport Security

Homeland Security's Red Team helps reveal security flaws at nation's busiest airports.

A Great Investment - IP surveillance delivers ROI on multiple fronts

A Great Investment

When it comes to IP video, too many customers base their buying decisions on the sizzle and not the steak. While the sizzle may tantalize, it’s the steak that satisfies your hunger.

Protecting The Nation

Protecting The Nation's Power

It was a late night shooting spree in early Spring of 2013, when an apparent lone rifleman situated in a thicket on a hillside in San Jose, Calif., attacked a large electrical power transmission substation by aiming and shooting at critical components as if playing an arcade game.



Not All Drone Detectors are Created Equally

Not All Drone Detectors are Created Equally

On a recent Monday morning, about 1 million spectators and 30,000 runners participated in the Boston Marathon, two years after the bombing tragedy that impacted so many people’s lives.

The Fighting Lady

The Fighting Lady

In 1975, one of the most revered naval aircraft carriers—the USS Yorktown— was relocated to Mount Pleasant, S.C., to star as the centerpiece attraction of the newly developed Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum operated by the Patriots Point Development Authority.

Security Corrections

A large corrections campus, encompassing more than 30 buildings in the southeast United States, houses approximately 5,000 inmates with separate jail facilities for men and women who are awaiting sentencing, serving sentenced jail time and are in maximum security.

Securing the Glass Entrance - Wireless reader plays significant role in company security

Securing the Glass Entrance

A dramatic entryway makes a brand’s first impression and sets the tone for visiting customers and staff.

Navigating the Ever Evolving Threat Landscape

Navigating the Ever Evolving Threat Landscape

No matter where you look in the retail sector today, the market seems to be in a perpetual state of transition when it comes to security.

Security in Every Language

Security knows no boundaries or borders. Security comes in a multitude of shapes and sizes, but mostly security touches everyone in the world that we inhabit.

More than Loss Prevention

Today’s retail and distribution centers face a growing number of risks that make safeguarding employees and reducing shrink a challenge. These organizations often must balance security and loss prevention with their goal of maintaining an employee-friendly work environment that is free from discrimination and privacy concerns.

The Importance of Keeping Alarms Up to Date

The Importance of Keeping Alarms Up to Date

During the 1960s, Arlington, Va. and the entire Washington, D.C. area experienced tremendous growth as demand for office space soared and new residents flocked to the region for employment.

A CLEER Path To IP - Modern method of migration from analog to IP

A CLEER Path To IP

For hospitals and critical care facilities, security and access control systems are a key part of the situational awareness and security management platform.

Concert For Valor - Total Recall secures venues for Veteran’s Day celebration

Concert For Valor

Securing any venue or event is a difficult thing to do, but when it comes to Washington, D.C., or a national treasure, it is a good bet that Jordan Heilweil and Total Recall Corp. will be involved.

OnSSI Names SVC Marketing as New Representative

Territory coverage includes Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania.

Catalyst AV Distribution Network Member Custom Plus Distributing Announces Home Technology Show

June 2nd event features new products, access to factory reps, hourly trainings including Atmos presented by Dolby Labs, exclusive show deals and product giveaways.

DVTEL Ensures Multi-agency Collaboration during 2015 Boston Marathon

The consolidation of video systems delivers new levels of situational awareness and security intelligence.

Understanding the Internet of Things with Fluidmesh Networks

Understanding the Internet of Things with Fluidmesh Networks

Umberto Malesci explains what IoT is, what it does and gives real-world examples of IoT in action.

Philadelphia Lawmakers Asking for Better Parking Garage Security

Philadelphia Lawmakers Asking for Better Parking Garage Security

Members of city council are demanding better security after a woman was sexually assaulted inside a Philadelphia parking garage.

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    ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) – the leading membership associations for the security industry – have announced details for the 2025 Security LeadHER conference, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession. The third annual Security LeadHER conference will be held Monday, June 9 – Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan. This carefully crafted program represents a comprehensive professional development opportunity for women in security this year. To view the full lineup at this year’s event, please visit securityleadher.org. Read Now

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    The National Retail Federation recently announced its support for the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025. The act was introduced by Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and Representative Dave Joyce, R-Ohio. Read Now

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