• ONVIF Releases Profile D for Access Control Peripherals

  ONVIF, a global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, has released Profile D, a new profile that addresses interfaces for access control peripheral devices, providing the market with an additional tool for building modern and secure IP-based integrated video and access control systems using ONVIF.
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  First Day Jitters

  There is something different about the 2021 version of ISC West. I started to get that jittery feeling about the time I stepped outside the airport terminal. It is July, and it is Las Vegas.
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  DHS, VA Announce Initiative to Support Noncitizen Service Members, Veterans, and Immediate Family Members

  Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis R. McDonough have announced a new initiative to support our Nation’s noncitizen service members, veterans, and the immediate family members of service members.

  • Homeland Security
  • Government

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  U.S. Border Patrol Unveils “Se Busca Informacion” Initiative Which Identifies 10 New Targets

  The United States and Mexico have announced 10 new criminal targets for their “Se Busca Información” initiative during a press conference at the El Paso Texas Army National Guard Building, July 12.

  • Border Security
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  CBP Agriculture Specialists in Pharr Intercept Rare Pest, a First in the Nation Discovery

  U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at the Pharr International Bridge discovered a rare pest, a first in nation discovery, in a shipment of coconuts.

  • Homeland Security
  • Infrastructure
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  Be Sure to Include a Face Covering

  COVID-19 has taken its toll on just about everything in our daily lives. Tradeshows are no exception, and on the receiving end is ISC West, and this year’s March date has come and gone. Planning for 2021 ISC West has pushed this event back to July. In Las Vegas
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  NIST Releases Tips and Tactics for Dealing With Ransomware

  Used in cyberattacks that can paralyze organizations, ransomware is malicious software that encrypts a computer system’s data and demands payment to restore access.

  • Cybersecurity
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  Research: Global Video Surveillance Market Remains Resilient Despite COVID-19

  A new report from Novaira Insights reveals that the video surveillance market declined 2.6% in 2020.

  • COVID19
  • Dealers and Integrators
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  ADT Sues Vivint over Patent Infringement

  ADT has taken action for patent infringement against Vivint, a security and alarm company headquartered in Provo, Utah.

  • Dealers and Integrators
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  Let's Talk Sports Security

  In this episode of SecurPod, Ralph C. Jensen and Fred Burton discuss security tactics at sporting events, from dealing with unruly fans to coordination between the home and visitors' teams to identifying potential stalkers. We also talk about the logistics of re-opening mass-attendance venues in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Podcast
  • COVID19
  • Events
  • Perimeter Security
  • Physical Security

• How a Culture of Identity Governance Drives Success in Digital Transformation

  Digital Transformation (DX) should be an important area of strategic focus for companies that want to grow and thrive in a changing world.

  • Cybersecurity
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  Report: U.S. Will Have More Than 50 Million Smart Home Users in 2021

  Smart Home technology has become more accessible in recent years and usage rates in the US are on the rise. According to data presented by Trading Platforms, the number of Smart Home users in the US will pass 50M in 2021 and generate the most revenue globally – $28.9B in 2021.

  • Emerging Technologies
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  Smarter Buildings are in Demand Thanks to COVID-19

  A new KRC research report recently commissioned by Honeywell, 75% of surveyed U.S. facility managers say COVID-19 has caused them to permanently rethink how their facility operates.

  • COVID19
  • Facility Security

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