Where IT Security and Physical Security Converge

Remote Surveillance


Why Identity is the Key

Why Identity is the Key

Employee, guest and device policy management and control

Most experts believe that allowing employees to use devices they are comfortable with boosts their productivity and helps reduce extraneous corporate expenses.

Megapixel Shows Amphibian in Detail

Megapixel Shows Amphibian in Detail

Images enable research on European cave salamander in dark, humid environment

The Tular Cave Laboratory in Slovenia was established in 1960 by Marko Aljancic, a biologist specializing in subterranean species. Aljancic populated the laboratory with the European cave salamander (Proteus anguinus), a blind amphibian that dwells in the subterranean waters endemic to the Dinaric Karst, a topography characterized by subterranean limestone caverns carved by groundwater.

Going Mainstream

Going Mainstream

Server virtualization is a growing part of physical security

Last year, I spoke at the ISC West conference regarding the topic of virtualization as applied to physical security. For most in the audience, it was a first exposure to a technology that has revolutionized the way IT data centers across the world are built. It is startling to note that this year marked the first year in which more virtual servers than physical servers were deployed.

Step Up Your Protection

Step Up Your Protection

POS systems deserve better security than antivirus provides

It’s impossible not to get overwhelmed by the daily news lately: huge data breaches, stolen intellectual property, stolen credit card numbers and millions of dollars in cleanup costs.

North Carolina Goodwill Stores Migrate to IP Video Surveillance

Goodwill Industries International, Inc. is a $3.2 billion nonprofit that aims to improve economic self-sufficiency through job training, employment placement and other services for those who have disabilities, lack education or face employment challenges.

Infinova Launches New HD Surveillance Solution, Including Cameras and Matrix Switcher

Infinova will introduce a new suite of HD surveillance cameras and equipment, including an HD matrix switcher for security control rooms, at ISC West.

Xtralis Launches Next Generation of ADPRO Video Transmission Technology

Xtralis has launched the ADPRO FastTrace 2 Hybrid Tx – a new network video and audio transmission unit that also provides pre- and post-event recording from up to 16 analogue or IP cameras.

Canon Introduces Three 1.3-Megapixel, ONVIF-Compliant IP Cameras with Built-in Analytics

All the cameras feature a 1.3-megapixel CMOS image sensor, Canon DIGIC NET image processing and simultaneous transmission of high-quality video up to 1280x960/30 fps in bandwidth-saving H.264 and motion-JPEG.

LENSEC to Introduce VMS with Web-Enabled Interface, Internet App

Perspective VMS is built on Microsoft’s Silverlight platform, offering a rich Internet application with a completely Web-enabled interface.

Coastalwatch Safeguards Popular Beaches with Milestone IP Video Platform

Milestone Systems’ open-platform IP video management software is being used by Coastalwatch, an analytics and media content company that services international surf life-saving and coastal-management needs by delivering live and recorded video and information on beaches and coastlines around the globe via its CoastalCOMS division.

IMS Research Predicts 2011 Security Industry Trends

IMS Research recently released its prediction of hot trends in the security industry for 2011.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Deploys Video Intrusion Detection System

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has deployed the SightLogix video intrusion detection system to provide perimeter security and prevent vandalism at the transit system’s Northwest Rail Operations Facility (NWROF).

Dallas Police Department Uses Wireless Video Surveillance Network To Help Reduce Crime

In addition to serving as host city for ASIS 2010, Dallas also provides a great testament to how security technologies can help law enforcement improve public safety and enhance emergency preparedness. A wireless surveillance system in Dallas watches over various parts of the ASIS host city, supplying the Dallas Police Department real-time video from many areas throughout throughout the city.

A Multi-Dimensional View Of Security At ASIS

With strong crowds as far as the eye could see, ASIS 2010 started strong on Tuesday in Dallas. I spent the day talking with many companies from the IP space to discuss all things network-centric security related.

New Product Of The Year Award Winners Announced

Security Products magazine, the only integrated product magazine reaching the entire security market, announced the winners of its 2010 New Product of the Year Award at the publication’s premiere Virtual Event today.