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Halo Smart Labs Launches Halo WX, a Smoke Alarm with Patented "Imminent Danger" Alerts

To offer better protection at an affordable price to most homeowners.

Work App Tracked Woman

Work App Tracked Woman's Movements 24/7

Likened app to a prisoner’s ankle bracelet, informing boss his actions are illegal.

Hackers Have Figured Out How to Steal from Starbucks Cards

Hackers Have Figured Out How to Steal from Starbucks Cards

Users who have auto-reload setup on their digital card might be vulnerable.



Security System Sprays Intruders with Synthetic DNA

Security System Sprays Intruders with Synthetic DNA

Subway restaurants taking a stand against robbery and crime.

Four Important Things You Need to Know about Hi-PoE

Online Exclusive: Four Important Things You Need to Know about Hi-PoE

Seemingly limitless system applications allows manufacturers to significantly increase capabilities of cameras and other devices.

Baseball security

MLB Increases Baseball Security after Deflategate

The league is beefing up security for the balls.

Code Blue Partners with AMID Strategies

Strategies to bolster relationships with A&E specifiers.

New Ocularis v5.0 Video Management Software Now Available for Delivery

Innovative technology platform delivers power, affordability and independence.

Bosch Security Systems Opens New Distribution Center in South Carolina

New site will receive, store and ship more than 50,000 different video surveillance, intrusion and fire detection, access control and management systems and audio and conference systems products.

Triplett Announces New Digital MultiMeters

Low cost, feature rich with large backlit displays.

Hikvision Meets with Legislators for ESAs Day on Capitol Hill

Discussion of important issues affecting the security industry: apprenticeship programs, school security and telecommunications.

Mission 500 Sponsors an Additional 127 Children in Mexico

Approximately 700 children now sponsored in Mexico.

AMAG Technology Introduces Symmetry CONNECT

Policy-based platform providing safety, security and risk management capabilities for organizations demanding a process and policy-based approach to managing enterprise security functions.

Gun Debate Pits TSA and Airport Police Against Each Other

Gun Debate Pits TSA and Airport Police Against Each Other

To arm or not to arm, that is the question.

White House Fence gets Spikes for Security

White House Fence gets Spikes for Security

Secret Service hopes to deter and inhibit people from climbing over the fence.

Genetec Stratocast Partners with Digicel Group

Offers cloud-based video surveillance to businesses across the Caribbean.

ISCON Imaging Aligns Focus

Driving new levels of operational and workplace safety and loss prevention.

Featured

  • Meeting Modern Demands

    Door hardware and access control continue to be at the forefront of innovation within the security industry, continuously evolving to meet the dynamic needs of commercial spaces. Read Now

  • Leveraging IoT and Open Platform VMS for a Connected Future

    The evolution of urban environments is being reshaped by the convergence of Internet of Things (IoT) technology and open platform VMS. As cities worldwide grapple with growing populations and increasing operational complexities, these integrated technologies are emerging as powerful tools for creating more livable, efficient, and secure urban spaces. Read Now

  • Securing the Future

    Two security experts sit down with Security Today’s editor in chief Ralph C. Jensen to discuss what they see emerging and changing over the next several years along with how security stakeholders can harness these innovations into opportunities. Read Now

  • Collaboration Made Easy Using a Work Management Platform

    Effective collaboration between security operators, teams and other departments is critical to the smooth functioning of organizations. Yet, as organizations grow in complexity, it becomes more difficult for teams to coordinate with each other. This is compounded by staffing shortages, turnover and ineffective collaboration tools. Read Now

  • Creating a Safer World

    Managing and supporting locks and door hardware within a facility is a big responsibility. A building’s security needs to change over time as occupancy and use demands evolve, which can make it even more challenging. Read Now

New Products

  • 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.

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.