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GET Group NA delivers solutions necessary for the enrollment of individuals to issue secure documents GET Group North America, a provider of high-assurance security solutions that enhance Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) operations, will be showcasing biometric identification technology for live capture and enrollment in the Document Security Alliance (DSA) Pavilion (booth 6058) at ISC West 2017. Live Capture GET Group NA, along with Covestro LLC (security...

(Click Here for larger image) Access to real-time video and data related to gunshot incidents within Security Center shortens emergency response time Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a provider of open architecture security and public safety solutions announces that it has integrated ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology from SST Inc., into its unified IP security platform, Security Center. Thanks to this integration, police departments and security professionals...

ShotPoint is an acoustic sensor network that incorporates strategically placed nodes built into the head of the streetlight Regent Power, together with partner Databuoy Corporation, recently showcased their Smart City Streetlight to officials from the City of St. Louis, Missouri. The demonstration, conducted by the St. Ann, MO Police Department, featured a live fire scenario using real gunshots from an AR-15 (.223 caliber) and a .40 caliber pistol (both are supersonic), and a...

Houses of worship have always had special security concerns, as they are uniquely vulnerable open environments In response to the rise of attacks on houses of worship in the U.S. and around the world, ASIS International, the world’s largest membership association for security management professionals, is providing a suite of free resources to help support those responsible for protecting these vital community institutions. Escalating Threats Towards Faith-Based Communit...

PPVAR seeks to lead security into an era of technology that prioritizes safety and collaboration with law enforcement The Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response (PPVAR) today announced that Tyco, a part of Johnson Controls, has joined the organization as a full industry member. With the addition of Tyco, as well as ADT in September, and long-time industry member STANLEY Security, PPVAR now has the three largest companies in the electronic security sector as part of...

The Quick Guides feature easy-to-use tutorials on how to prevent burglary, employee crime, workplace violence The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, in partnership with Johnson Controls, released the Safety and Security Quick Guides, an online platform to educate communities, business owners, and chambers of commerce on steps they can take to ensure a safe, crime-free work environment. Incident Management “We understand that the success of a business depends on...

The launch includes more than 70 new security features that enhance all aspects of Palo Alto Network’s Next-Generation Security Platform It’s no secret that attackers and their methods have become more targeted, sophisticated, and automated. What followed is also an evolution in needs and demands of security teams to tackle new threats and risks. To address the ever-changing threat landscape and provide organizations with the best security capabilities possible, se...

New Q4 threat intelligence report addresses the evolving science of cyber forensics to identify cyber-attack sources NTT Security issues its quarterly Threat Intelligence Report, which underscores the need for more advanced tools to protect organizations’ data and networks from the evolving tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) used by cyber-attackers. A topic of considerable public attention is the ability to determine the source of cyber-attacks to determine their...

Dedrone DroneTracker ensures detection of civilian drones and defense against their misuse Dedrone has secured the support of five well-known founders and executives from Silicon Valley, raising a seven-figure amount. Investing in the San Francisco-based start-up are Dominic Orr, CEO of Aruba Networks, Selina Lo, CEO of Ruckus Wireless, Hans Robertson, Co-founder and COO of Meraki, Tom Noonan, Former Chairman, President and CEO of Internet Security Systems, Inc., and Trevor He...

ADT to integrate home automation with Amazon Alexa to arm and disarm home security systems ADT LLC, a provider of security and automation solutions for homes and businesses, welcomes Amazon Echo and Echo Dot products to its Pulse ecosystem, ADT’s remote home security monitoring system that gives consumers the power to control their home security preferences regardless of location. Beginning this month, ADT customers will be able to integrate home automation skills with...

ShotPoint is a unique sensor system that provides reliable shooter detection and localisation coverage for both indoor and outdoor areas Databuoy Corporation announces that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has granted Safety Act Designation Protections for their ShotPoint shooter localisation system. The SAFETY (Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies) designation extends DHS liability protection for ShotPoint customers with regard to claims re...

ThruVis technology is being enhanced for operators of airports, mass transit systems and other public spaces Digital Barriers, the provider of visually intelligent solutions to the global surveillance, security and safety markets, announces that it has secured a contract with the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to enhance the capability of the Group’s ThruVis solution for the detection of objects such as weapons and explosives concealed under clothing....

Matrix Video Surveillance is a smart solution, crafted specifically for the hospitality industry Hospitality is a very distinct industry with unique security requirements that cannot be fulfilled by general video surveillance. In the view of rising terror and crimes, safety and security of guests is of utmost importance. What the hospitality industry requires is not just a generic video surveillance that will be used to investigate the event after it has occurred, but a smart...

The solution is named SkunkLock because of the stinky gas it expels when a thief attempts to cut the lock Every year an estimated 1.5 million bicycles are stolen in the US, which amounts to roughly one bike being stolen every 20 seconds. Not to mention the fact that half of all bike thefts go unreported. This takes the bike theft market to an estimated $350 million. These statistics don’t just reflect the magnitude of the bicycle theft market but also the vulnerability o...

The BeyondTrust Managed Service Provider Program is first-ever PAM solution available for managed service providers to offer their customers BeyondTrust announces KeyData, Novacoast and Sila Solutions Group as the newest additions to the BeyondTrust Partner Program. These established identity and access management (IAM) and privileged access management (PAM) service providers are important additions to the BeyondTrust Partner Program, and contribute to BeyondTrust’s dedi...

The partnership will help secure buildings from cyber threats In an effort to improve cyber-threat information sharing and analysis, Johnson Controls, a global provider in energy efficiency, integrated solutions and building controls, announces a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Cybersecurity and Communications. The agreement will help secure our nation’s critical infrastructure from tho...

ScanPass® Mobile Credential is engineered to remove the prevalent issues associated with card-based cyber threats Cyber threats and hacking are consistently in the news, and recent reports have circulated that indicate that some access control readers can be easily compromised. ScanPass Mobile Credential is purpose built to prevent the three primary methods with which card-based access control is circumvented: skimming, eavesdropping, replay attacks and tampering. Skimmi...

Law ID is a real game changer for every police department, state and federal law enforcement agency Intellicheck Mobilisa, provider of threat identification, identity authentication, verification and validation technology solutions, recently announced it has been selected as a strategic partner by Nlets, the International Justice and Public Safety Network. Dr. William Roof, Intellicheck CEO, said, "We are proud to be selected to be an Nlets strategic partner. It is anoth...

Genetec Clearance is expected to be available in Q4 2016 Genetec, a provider of open-architecture, IP security solutions announced Genetec Clearance, a case management system designed to speed up investigations by allowing different organizations to collect, manage and share video evidence and other relevant case information. Genetec Clearance will be showcased for the first time on booth #3517 at the IACP (International Association of Chiefs of Police) con...

45% believed that cyber and physical security were equally important in the companies they were linked to The latest Security Research Initiative Report published highlights the crucial role that physical security suppliers and corporate security departments play in tackling cyber-crime, albeit that this often goes unrecognized.  Physical Security Specialists Vs. Cyber Specialists  In a survey of both physical security specialists and cyber specialists (supple...

By combining data from Zebra RFID-tagged items, March Networks Searchlight allows users to conduct searches centrally from networked locations and simultaneously across multiple locations March Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, is pleased to announce the integration of its powerful March Networks Searchlight for retail software with high-performance fixed Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology from Zebra Technologies. The integrated solut...

Qognify will be demonstrating its multi-award winning solutions in booth 3451 at ASIS International 2016 Qognify, formerly NICE Security, will showcase its portfolio at ASIS International in Orlando Florida, September 12-14. With significant advancements to its security portfolio, Qognify will be demonstrating its multi-award winning solutions in booth 3451.   VisionHub VMS The new next-generation, web-based VisionHub is the winner of the Security Industry Association&r...

Arteco VEMS integrates and converges third party sensors into one common platform Arteco’s newly released Event Analytics platform combines the power of analytics software with intuitive video security monitoring to push forward the concept of event-driven intelligence for maximum situational awareness, singling out the most relevant information in the face of a security breach. Events Analytics Arteco VEMS integrates and converges third party sensors into one common p...

The ASIS event will bring together local businesses, schools, hospitals & community leaders to discuss security preparedness ASIS International (ASIS), the world’s largest association for security management professionals, announced the launch of Security Week, a series of community preparedness and educational events that will be held in conjunction with the organization’s 62nd Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2016). Nearly 20,000 security professionals from...

Aeron Searcher Thermal Camera Pan & Tilt System added to PureActiv capability offering PureTech Systems, a manufacturer of a map-based video management system and thermal video analytic software, recently announced that it has integrated its PureActiv® wide area surveillance solution with the Aeron Searcher Thermal Camera Pan & Tilt System from Silent Sentinel. The integration leverages the Aeron Searcher’s compact, rugged, continuous rotation pan-tilt axis,...

Event brings end users, integrators and technology partners together to discuss the surveillance and security needs of educational institutions Oncam, a provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, announced that it will partner with Pivot3, a innovator in the development of hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solutions, to host the second in its series of education security symposiums aimed at creating a dialog about the risks that tod...

Kipod SMS has instant video content search across big data from any web browser and mobile device Kipod cloud video analytics platform was developed as potential system for smart city concept, as it provides surveillance on the country level and works as a united system, connecting 100,000 users to 400,000 cameras. Carrier Class Features What differentiates Kipod SMS from the majority of video management systems is a number of important features, such as: instant video co...

Drone finding technology can help mitigate the threat of drone accidents and terrorism Research by Oxford Research Group, describes the threat of high street drones as ‘a game changer in the wrong hands’, the Group’s report The Hostile Use of Drones by Non-State Actors Against British Targets goes on to say, ‘drones will be used as simple, affordable and effective airborne improvised explosive devices’. Drone Prototype A prototype of Panasonic&...

System Galaxy Software delivers greater control of systems and enhanced situational awareness Galaxy Control Systems, a provider of integrated access control and security solutions, is highlighting the many advanced features of its popular System Galaxy Software at ESX 2016. Among the capabilities the company is demonstrating in its booth are two mobile apps and a number of advanced integration capabilities designed to provide users with greater control, increased situational...

IFSEC is seeing an influx in attendance of influential government officials and senior decision-makers from the private sector IFSEC International 2016, which takes place 21-23 June at ExCeL London, has confirmed that Thailand’s Chief of Police and Malaysia’s second-highest ranked police official will attend this year’s event. The president of the Asia Pacific Security Association’s (APSA) Malaysia chapter has also confirmed that he will attend Europe&...