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Johnson Controls announces that its American Dynamics victor Video Management Software now integrates with the Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection System from Shooter Detection Systems, providing users with an automated solution to react in real-time to shots fired in a facility. By reducing the margin of human error, the solution helps to eliminate costly false alerts while enhancing the overall security of any school, business, or public venue building. “We are excited to offer thi...

ASIS International, the association for security management professionals, is seeking volunteers to serve on the technical committee for the new ANSI/ASIS Active Assailant Standard. This new standard will supplement the organization’s existing ANSI/ASIS/SHRM Workplace Violence Prevention and Intervention (WPVI) Standard published in 2011. Security professionals, legal experts, human resource practitioners, law enforcement personnel, threat/violence assessment/risk managers, and other quali...

Motorola Solutions announces that it will work with artificial intelligence (AI) company Neurala to develop intelligent cameras for public safety users. The goal is to enable police officers to search more efficiently for objects or persons of interest, such as missing children and suspects. Artificial Intelligence For Cameras The companies will work together to integrate Neurala’s AI capabilities with Motorola Solutions’ software and cameras, including its Si500 body-worn camera....

3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated intelligent security solutions and a Microsoft Gold Partner, announced it is utilizing Microsoft Azure to supercharge the performance of its cloud-based exception reporting platform, VIGIL Trends. Cost-Effective Solution Data Storage Solution 3xLOGIC uses Azure to process over 50 million unique pieces of point of sale (POS) data each day with VIGIL Trends. Azure Table storage serves as the backbone for the entire 3xLOGIC Trends platform, offering a resil...

Schlage®, a brand of Allegion that creates technologically advanced lock products to help multi- and single-family owners secure properties, has released nationwide survey results indicating three in four Americans have doubted whether they locked their door. These findings underscore a potential differentiator for mixed-use properties that offer new security technologies to bring peace of mind to residents and homeowners. Advanced Locking Devices Released in tandem with Wakefield Researc...

Farpointe Data, the access control industry's trusted OEM partner for RFID solutions, alerted its access control manufacturer, distributor, integrator, dealer, and specifier partners about the potential impact on their businesses of the settlement of Edenborough v. ADT LLC, Case No. 3:16-cv-02233, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Referred to as the ADT Hacking Vulnerability Class Action Lawsuit, ADT will pay $16 million to settle five hacking vulnerability clas...

This week at NRF Protect, North America’s largest retail and restaurant loss prevention event, Yale Commercial, an ASSA ABLOY group company, will present its latest 6100A Series Emergency Exit Device. 6100A Series Emergency Exit Device The 6100A Series is a strong and reliable ANSI/BHMA Grade 1-certified emergency exit device that works seamlessly with a complete range of Yale exit device trims. It features a highly durable aluminum rail design and a built-in battery-powered alarm that s...

Farpointe Data, the access control industry's trusted global partner for RFID solutions, has just posted the first radio frequency identification(RFID) Cybersecurity Vulnerability Checklist for access control manufacturers, distributors, integrators, and end users to use to protect their access control systems from becoming hacker gateways to their facilities and IT systems. Knowing what to do is especially important now that government agencies, such as the United States Federal Trade Commissio...

Avigilon Corporation, provider of security solutions, today announced it will preview the new Avigilon H4 Thermal camera line at IFSEC 2017. The Avigilon H4 Thermal camera line provides exceptional detection and performance with the combination of thermal imaging and Avigilon’s patented self-learning video analytics. Operating beyond the visible spectrum, the H4 Thermal camera line is designed to detect the movement of people and vehicles even in areas with poor visibility, challenging li...

Total Recall Corporation, a Convergint Technologies Company, has released its most technologically advanced CrimeEye unit yet, the CrimeEye-RD-2 with a 180-degree camera option. This new unit provides for expansive panoramic views and even more robust lighting features. CrimeEye-RD-2 New Feature The CrimeEye-RD-2 now features an optional Axis Q3708-PVE fixed-dome camera with multiple sensors, resulting in a 180-degree panoramic view. Although the unit has three sensors, it only uses one IP add...

Camden Door Controls, a provider of door activation and locking devices, is pleased to announce that its burglary-resistant electric door strike models CX-ED2079, CX-1079L and CX-ED1079DL are now UL1034 Certified. These ‘Universal’ electric strikes for cylindrical locksets are equipped with three stainless steel faceplates designed for ANSI square, round and wood frames and are setting the new industry standard for quality, features and affordability. Camden Door Controls Model Feat...

Senstar, the manufacturer of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS), announces FiberPatrol for buried perimeter detection applications. Using a buried fiber optic cable and a centrally-located sensor unit, FiberPatrol provides covert detection of intruders, vehicles, and tunnelling for up to 72 km (45 mi) per processor. Buried Detection Capability “The advanced technology behind FiberPatrol has been protecting critical infrastructure around the world for many years as a fence-mount...

Allied Universal, a leading facility services company and the largest security force in North America with over 150,000 employees, announces the acquisition of ALERT Protective Services, a residential community security firm based in Sarasota, Florida. Understanding Client Needs “Like ALERT Protective Services, we know the value in offering customers a total security package,” said Steve Jones, Allied Universal CEO. “That’s what’s special about our new partner. Th...

A provider of IP surveillance management software, OnSSI is continually evolving the Ocularis platform to deliver higher levels of performance and value. The integration of OnSSI’s Ocularis 5.3 with S2 Security Corporation’s NetBox software Version 4.9.08 allows the users to bring Ocularis video and events into the S2 NetBox platform. “The integration of Ocularis and NetBox software provides a highly integrated and intelligent video surveillance and access control management p...

Code Blue Corporation once again is proud to partner with the Clery Center as the co-presenting sponsor for National Campus Safety Awareness Month (NCSAM). Ensuring Campus Safety Each September, the Clery Center partners with colleges, universities, and other organizations for NCSAM to offer free, high-quality programming, educational tools and resources that promote a community approach to campus safety. “We continue to be impressed with the way the Clery Center has been able to annual...

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...