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HID Global Shares Top Secure Identity Trends for 2015

Key trends for banks, hospitals, universities and federal agencies, as well as government ID, transportation, enterprise and retail applications.

SightLogix Offers New Power Grid Security Compliance Whitepaper

Best practices for meeting NERC CIP-014 to protect electrical substations.

Advantech Launches Fully-rugged Tablet PC for Field Services

Designed specifically for markets such as public safety, utility, inspection and construction.



Pelco by Schneider Electric Sets New Standard

Value and performance with Spectra Professional High Speed PTZ dome camera.

Voting Period Begins for Stanley Security's Grant Program

Nominated U.S. colleges and universities eligible to win share of $600,000 grant.

Russia to Build New Weapons for Security

Russia to Build New Weapons for Security

Putin tours shooting range and sees futuristic weapons, now Russia to modernize their weapons.

Jimmy Kimmel Exposes Bad Password Security

Jimmy Kimmel Exposes Bad Password Security

The late night host was able to get passwords from strangers off the street in a skit on his show.

A Layered Approached to Airport Security

A Layered Approached to Airport Security

As number of people traveling continues to rise, airport security become more extensive and complex while facing unique challenges.

U.K. Creates Closer Cyber Security Ties in Washington

U.K. Creates Closer Cyber Security Ties in Washington

The Prime Minister is lobbying President Obama this week.

A Canned Approach to School Security

A Canned Approach to School Security

Middle school students asked to bring canned goods to school, but it's not for a food drive.

Open Options Unveils Website Redesign

New website includes different areas with customized content for dealers, system users and consultants.

UL Certifies SBN Cloud

A UL-certified central station is now achievable for all.

Protection 1 Earns Prestigious CSAA's Five Diamond Central Station Certification

Central Station Alarm Association’s certification re-enforces Protection 1’s commitment to providing the highest level of service to its customers.

Mission 500 Launches #ShowOrange Campaign

Initiative generates more involvement and funding for U.S. children in need.

Military Tightens Security at Base in Delaware after Drivers Raise Suspicion

Military Tightens Security at Base in Delaware after Drivers Raise Suspicion

Unknown suspects tried to probe the base for security weaknesses.

Recap of White House Cybersecurity Efforts

Recap of White House Cybersecurity Efforts

Ways in which Obama proposes America fights against cyber threats with commentary from Yubico CEO.

Securitron Expands Power Supply Offering

AQE Series of PoE injectors and extractors bring data and power together.

Viscount Systems Awarded New Patent

Increases security for schools and businesses during crisis lockdowns.

Featured

  • 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

  • Overwhelming Majority of CISOs Anticipate Surge in Cyber Attacks Over the Next Three Years

    An overwhelming 98% of chief information security officers (CISOs) expect a surge in cyber attacks over the next three years as organizations face an increasingly complex and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven digital threat landscape. This is according to new research conducted among 300 CISOs, chief information officers (CIOs), and senior IT professionals by CSC1, the leading provider of enterprise-class domain and domain name system (DNS) security. Read Now

  • ASIS International Introduces New ANSI-Approved Investigations Standard

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  • Cloud Security Alliance Brings AI-Assisted Auditing to Cloud Computing

    The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, today introduced an innovative addition to its suite of Security, Trust, Assurance and Risk (STAR) Registry assessments with the launch of Valid-AI-ted, an AI-powered, automated validation system. The new tool provides an automated quality check of assurance information of STAR Level 1 self-assessments using state-of-the-art LLM technology. Read Now

  • Report: Nearly 1 in 5 Healthcare Leaders Say Cyberattacks Have Impacted Patient Care

    Omega Systems, a provider of managed IT and security services, today released new research that reveals the growing impact of cybersecurity challenges on leading healthcare organizations and patient safety. According to the 2025 Healthcare IT Landscape Report, 19% of healthcare leaders say a cyberattack has already disrupted patient care, and more than half (52%) believe a fatal cyber-related incident is inevitable within the next five years. Read Now

New Products

  • Unified VMS

    AxxonSoft introduces version 2.0 of the Axxon One VMS. The new release features integrations with various physical security systems, making Axxon One a unified VMS. Other enhancements include new AI video analytics and intelligent search functions, hardened cybersecurity, usability and performance improvements, and expanded cloud capabilities

  • Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

    Connect ONE®

    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

  • 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.