Study Analyzes Bomb Threats in Schools

According to the Educator's School Safety Network (ESSN), a national non-profit school safety organization, the vast majority of media reports related to school safety this school year have been about bomb threats.

Milestone Community Kickstarter Program Will Generate New XProtect Application Integrations

Milestone Systems has announced a contest called Milestone Community Kickstarter 2017, with the submission period ending November 30, 2016.

Top School Security Concerns During Election Day

With Election Day just days away, schools across the country are preparing to open their doors to the public to operate as polling locations.

SAFE Security Announces Investment by Ironwood Capital and OFS Capital

Paul Sargenti, president and CEO of SAFE Security, announced that lead agent Ironwood Capital and co-investor OFS Capital Corporation have made an investment in SAFE Security. 

ADS Security Makes 6th Acquisition of the Year

ADS Security (ADS), a regional electronic security and automation company headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., has acquired customer accounts from Branham Security of Elgin, S.C. The purchase adds approximately 1,100 accounts - primarily residential - to the ADS Columbia customer base. ADS opened its first branch in South Carolina in 2014, with the acquisition of American Burglar and Fire Alarms.

Vector Helps Johnston County, N.C., Go Live With ASAP

Johnston County, N.C., is the latest municipality to go live with Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP), a technology that automates communication between alarm monitoring central stations and 911 centers, resulting in improved accuracy and speed of emergency response.

UCC Hosts 13th Annual Extreme Outdoors Event

Contract monitoring provider United Central Control (UCC), announced its 13th Annual Extreme Outdoors Hunting Extravaganza attendance reached nearly 200.

Leviton Partners With Samsung SmartThings to Offer Whole House Automation

Leviton announced a strategic partnership with Samsung SmartThings, offering an automation solution through distribution partners and the professional dealer marketplace. 

Illinois ESA to Fight New Schaumburg Law, Lehan Says Government Is 'Confiscating Customers'

Kevin Lehan, executive director of the Illinois Electronic Security Association (IESA), said a new Schaumburg law would be tantamount to the government confiscating customers from private alarm companies. 

Unified Access Control: A Cyber Game-Changer

As the age of the Internet is hitting a crescendo, cyber vulnerability is no longer a growing concern; it is a reality most businesses will face in the near future without adequate network protection.

FTC Chooses AMAG Technology's Symmetry Homeland Security System

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has selected AMAG Technology and its Symmetry Homeland Access Control System to secure its headquarter building, office of the executive director. 

Dahua Releases Statement on Mirai Botnet Attack

Dahua Technology USA Inc. released the following statement on October 24, 2016:

CTA Announces New Standards for IoT

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced publication of two new standards: ANSI/CTA/NSF-2052.1, Definitions and Characteristics for Wearable Sleep Monitors and ANSI/CTA-2056, Physical Activity Monitoring for Fitness Wearables: Step Counting. These standards define terms and functionality for step counting wearables and sleep measuring devices.

Smart Grids Lack Cybersecurity Protection

A new Tripwire survey found that 38 percent of respondents believe smart grids have the greatest cyber security risks when compared to other smart city services and 20 percent said they have the smart city initiatives for their smart grids.

Notifier by Honeywell Presents LVC With the Million Dollar Award

Notifier, a manufacturer of engineered fire alarm systems, has presented LVC with the Million Dollar Award at their annual conference.

More Consumers Would Use Mobile Wallets if They Gave Something Back

After several years of slow adoption, mobile wallets are finally starting to gain real traction with consumers, but many still need an extra push to turn their mobile wallet use into a true habit.

69% of Organizations Will Do Away with Passwords within 5 Years

A new survey says that 69 percent of organizations are likely to do away with passwords within the next 5 years.

Red Hawk and Affiliated Monitoring Announce Strategic Alliance

Red Hawk Fire & Security U.S., a provider of fire, life safety and security services, announced plans for Affiliated Monitoring to manage central station monitoring for Red Hawk customers.

Is Your Access Control System a Gateway for Hackers?

Contactless card-based access control systems were developed to better protect facilities from unauthorized visitors, but it didn't take long for hackers to learn how to fool the system. 

Magazine Names ISC East Best Turnaround Event of 2015

ISC East 2015, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), was honored on Friday night by Trade Show Executive magazine at the annual Gold 100 Gala. ISC East took home the Grand Award for the Best Turnaround in 2015. This is the second award for ISC East this year; the show was also named as one of the Fastest 50 growing tradeshows.

Security Industry Association to Present Women in Biometrics Awards at SIA Honors Night

The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced that nominations are being accepted for the 2016 Women in Biometrics Awards.

Lou Marciani Recognized as 2016 SIA Insightful Practitioner

The Security Industry Association (SIA) named Dr. Lou Marciani, director of the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi, the 2016 recipient of its SIA Insightful Practitioner Award.

Owen Security Solutions Acquires Tight Security Systems

Owen Security Solutions has successfully completed the acquisition of Tight Security Systems of Ellijay, Georgia. 

Convergint Technologies Closes 7th Acquisition Of 2016

Convergint Technologies, a global provider of service-based systems integration, acquired Go Security Solutions. Founded in 2009, Go Security Solutions is a full-service systems integrator specializing in electronic access control, video surveillance, alarm systems and mechanical security solutions.

Middle Atlantic Celebrates AV Month With Online Training

Middle Atlantic Products has announced a full month of online training opportunities throughout October in celebration of AV Month 2016.