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Internet Explorer Browser Security Tips

Internet Explorer Browser Security Tips

Don't become the next Internet victim! From lurking spyware to sophisticated hackers, you need to build a line of defense to help ensure safe Internet browsing. Consider the following tips to establish your safe browsing plan with Internet Explorer.

PSIA Introduces Access Control and Intrusion Detection Profiles to the Physical Security Industry

PSIA Introduces Access Control and Intrusion Detection Profiles to the Physical Security Industry

Profiles and conformance test tool expedites the adoption of PSIA specifications.

Active Shooter Drill Performed at Abandoned School

Active Shooter Drill Performed at Abandoned School

Take a look at this fascinating video of actual police officers from Dallas, Texas participating in an active shooter drill.



aptiQ Alliance Program Members Highlight Open Systems at ISC West

aptiQ Alliance Program Members Highlight Open Systems at ISC West

How to extend aptiQ Smart Cards and NFC-enabled Smart Phone credentials to a diverse number of applications.

HID Global and RedCloud Join Forces to Deliver an Expanded Portfolio

HID Global and RedCloud Join Forces to Deliver an Expanded Portfolio

HID Global expands its partnership with RedCloud to integrate and resell HID’s EDGE EVO and VertX EVO networked access control solutions into RedCloud’s portfolio.

TOTUS Solutions Adds Convergint Technologies as New Reseller Partner

TOTUS Solutions Adds Convergint Technologies as New Reseller Partner

“Convergint is very excited to expand its integrated security offering to our customers with the TOTUS Security Platform," said Tony Varco, vice president of security division, Convergint Technologies.

SpotterRF and Sensei Solutions Produce Breakthrough Intrusion Detection Solution

SpotterRF and Sensei Solutions Produce Breakthrough Intrusion Detection Solution

Joint surveillance technology test results show a radical reduction in the number of false alarms.

Voltage Security Comments on Hacker Charges and Sentencing

Voltage Security Comments on Hacker Charges and Sentencing

VP Mark Bower, on behalf of Voltage Security, has issued these statements about the recent hacking news of charges against Reuters’ Matthew Keys and yesterday’s sentencing of AT&T hacker, Andrew Auernheimer.

DVTEL Announces 2013 Quasar IP Camera Road Show

DVTEL Announces 2013 Quasar IP Camera Road Show

Educational events highlight benefits and efficiencies of HD-quality cameras and open platforms.

Berk Tek Partners with Prysmian Group

Berk Tek Partners with Prysmian Group

While data center markets are rapidly adopting higher data rates (40GbE/100GbE), the demand for longer-reaching, high-performance cabling increases.

Control4 Drivers Now Available for IC Realtime Dual Core Video Recorders

Control4 Drivers Now Available for IC Realtime Dual Core Video Recorders

Pure ethernet drivers deliver picture previewing and streaming video in Control4 environment, eliminating the need for costly, 3rd party, video encoders, granting a lower bottom line for a higher-level of integration. Drag-and-drop setup makes for fast-and-easy configuration.

Barix Simplifies Multipoint IP Paging and Intercom

Barix Simplifies Multipoint IP Paging and Intercom

This solution connects fixed and mobile devices, while stripping away the “complexity of IP.”

ESX Expo Floor Over 70 Percent Sold Out

ESX Expo Floor Over 70 Percent Sold Out

New and returning exhibitors rushing to reserve space for nation's third largest security show.

Mission 500 Charity Organization Announces 2013 Award Winners

Mission 500 Charity Organization Announces 2013 Award Winners

Winners of the Humanitarian and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) awards from Mission 500 will be honored at ISC West on April 11, 2013.

Command Center at Heart of THRIVE Intelligence Video Security Offering

THRIVE Intelligence provides video security as a service that increases safety, and reduces cost, by delivering edge-based analytics and intelligent security monitoring for new or existing installations.

Hospitals Maximize Their Security Budgets with THRIVE Intelligence

Hospitals are supposed to be places for healing, but the sad reality is that in recent years they have seen increasing levels of violence.

Integrators Profit With THRIVE Intelligence

THRIVE Intelligence, which provides advanced video security as a service, has developed a unique recurring monthly revenue model that is receiving rave reviews from integrators.

American Science and Engineering Inc Named Charles Dougherty as President and CEO

American Science and Engineering Inc Named Charles Dougherty as President and CEO

American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E) announced that Charles P. Dougherty has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing Anthony R. Fabiano, who is retiring.

Featured

  • AI to Help Resolve Non-Emergency Calls Across Utah and Decrease 911 Caller Wait Times

    The Utah Communications Authority (UCA), which oversees the state’s next generation 911 technology services, recently announced that public safety answering points (PSAPs) throughout the state plan to implement Motorola Solutions’ Virtual Response technology to automate the receipt and resolution of 10-digit non-emergency line calls in Utah with the help of AI. Read Now

  • Report: 2025 Video Surveillance Market Set to Grow After Small Decline in 2024

    Novaira Insights has unveiled its latest report, “World Market for Video Surveillance Hardware and Software – 2025 Edition.” The research indicates that the global market for video surveillance hardware and software experienced a slight decline of 0.3% in 2024. This performance fell short of previous forecasts, primarily due to a significant decrease of 7.8% in the Chinese market. Conversely, the rest of the world saw a growth of 4.9%. The global market for video surveillance equipment was estimated to be worth $25.0 billion in 2024. Read Now

  • Report Reveals Local Governments Face Surge in Ransomware Attacks with Minimal Resources

    KnowBe4, the cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, recently released new research highlighting the critical cybersecurity challenges facing state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments. The report details how government organizations have become prime targets for cybercriminals while simultaneously facing severe resource constraints. Read Now

  • Video Surveillance Trends to Watch

    With more organizations adding newer capabilities to their surveillance systems, it’s always important to remember the “basics” of system configuration and deployment, as well as the topline benefits of continually emerging technologies like AI and the cloud. Read Now

  • New Report Reveals Top Trends Transforming Access Controller Technology

    Mercury Security, a provider in access control hardware and open platform solutions, has published its Trends in Access Controllers Report, based on a survey of over 450 security professionals across North America and Europe. The findings highlight the controller’s vital role in a physical access control system (PACS), where the device not only enforces access policies but also connects with readers to verify user credentials—ranging from ID badges to biometrics and mobile identities. With 72% of respondents identifying the controller as a critical or important factor in PACS design, the report underscores how the choice of controller platform has become a strategic decision for today’s security leaders. Read Now

New Products

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    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis.

  • QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    The latest Qualcomm® Vision Intelligence Platform offers next-generation smart camera IoT solutions to improve safety and security across enterprises, cities and spaces. The Vision Intelligence Platform was expanded in March 2022 with the introduction of the QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC), which delivers superior artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing at the edge.

  • 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.