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Verint? Systems Inc.(NASDAQ: VRNT) today introduced a series of enhancements to its situational awareness and video analytics solutions. These advancements are designed to further the end user experience and maximize visibility into an organization?s security operations. The upgraded Verint Situational Awareness? platform incorporates enhanced visualization and actionable intelligence capabilities to help security personnel achieve higher levels of security, compliance and risk reduction.

Farpointe Data, a DORMA Group Company, the access control industry’s trusted global partner for RFID solutions, today announced that attendees of the ISC East Show at the Jarvis Center North in New York City November 18-19 can learn how to protect their access control systems from skimming, eavesdropping and relay attacks with Farpointe’s MAXSecure, Valid ID and Card Validation options.

Recent class action lawsuits filed against Facebook and Shutterfly are the first to test the Illinois? Biometric Information Privacy Act, which requires organizations to acquire consent prior to collecting a person?s biometric data for commercial purposes.

In order to maximize system capabilities and avoid potential pitfalls, installers need to have an understanding of the best practices in configuring Ethernet network infrastructure within a video surveillance system.

One of our industry’s top market influencers has suddenly passed away this pass weekend. Frank DeFina, Senior Director, Strategic Sales, at IP-camera manufacturer Hikvision has died. The cause of his death and DeFina?s age were not immediately known.

According to the FTC, there are approximately 10 million identity theft victims every year. Every minute about 19 people fall victim to identity theft. If anyone has ever broke into your digital safe, you know how frustrating the ordeal can be. A team of Georgia Tech students want to bring something straight out of a sci-fi fantasy with their vein-scanning identification device.

The headlines are swimming with stories about the security challenges surrounding the Internet of Things. For many, though, it’s still an amorphous concept, with a bewildering array of device categories, connected in staggering numbers. This October, SecTor and Tripwire will help people get to grips with it.

At a presentation at the Digital Commerce Summit in Shanghai, Alipay VP Jason Lu predicted that biometric verification for mobile payments will eventually replace traditional passwords. Lu spent the large part of his presentation talking about the possibilities for biometric authentication via mobile devices, particularly in the cases of facial and fingerprint recognition technologies.

A civil trial arising out of what is believed to be the biggest prescription drug theft in American history has been adjourned until October 19 to accommodate the request of Tyco Integrated Security, f/k/a ADT (NYSE: TYC) to depose Amed Villa, a burglary-gang member in prison awaiting sentencing for the crime. Previously, the trial had been set to begin July 20. The litigation could have impact on both cyber-security and traditional security, which are increasingly integrated. The judge also denied last-ditch attempts by litigation defendant ADT / Tyco to avert trial by challenging the Court?s decision on the law applicable to the alleged security breach.

Recent events highlight another important change ? the need to secure the business from the impact from cybersecurity. The new UL regulations are going to significantly improve quality before the industry suffers major failures. Improvements to communications, networks, and security standards will raise consumer confidence and build the industry reputation. Welcome in the new UL827 standard for central station software and operating sites.

As these technologies surge forward and spread outward, there are mounting legal questions about how they?re used, and more importantly, how we consent to that use. One lawsuit underway in Illinois against Facebook (and a similar case in that state against Shutterfly) accuses the service of running afoul of state ?biometric privacy? statutes (laws that remain unique to Illinois and Texas).

A civil lawsuit arising out of what is believed to be the biggest prescription drug theft in American history is set to move forward to trial, after a federal judge in Florida denied summary judgment motions of defendant Tyco Integrated Security, f/k/a ADT (NYSE: TYC), the nation?s leading security provider. The case, which seeks to recover $48 million from Tyco, could set precedent impacting the responsibilities of companies that provide security or cyber-security or have access to any sensitive customer data, such as network support companies, and could have wide-ranging implications across the insurance and real estate as well as security industries.

The EU will take a big step towards finalising measures to protect its citizens’ privacy today, as negotiators from member states, the European Commission, and the European Parliament will come together for the first time to thrash out an agreement on the EU’s planned data protection law.

Skirting bandwidth and privacy concerns, Apical’s smart motion-sensor technology enables behavioral recognition without invasive video analytics. Traditional security sensors can tell you if motion is detected, and may go so far as to determine if the mover is a person, a dog or branches swaying in the wind.

After Hill Country Memorial (HCM) raised security concerns with its outdated surveillance system, D-Link worked with them on the installation of 46 indoor and outdoor IP-cameras to provide a comprehensive campus-wide solution.

Boon Edam Inc. announced that New York’s Hofstra University continues the installation of turnstile entrances to eventually cover all of their residence halls for increased safety and security. Located 25 miles east of New York City in Hempstead, Long Island, Hofstra University campus boasts 115 buildings on 240 acres, 1180 faculty members, and over 7,000 full-time undergraduate students. With so many students in a densely populated area of Long Island, Hofstra takes student safety quite seriously.

CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, has entered into a technology partnership with Automatic Sea Vision (ASV), developers of the first video content analytics (VCA) software editor 100% dedicated to the marine environment. Founded in 2001, ASV develops innovative software solutions designed to automate maritime surveillance using a network of cameras; managing the entire functional chain from the watch to a first non-lethal response.

Smart homes refer to a residence equipped with computing and information technology devices that anticipate and respond to the needs of the residents; thus, working towards enhancing their comfort, convenience, security, and entertainment through the automation of technology within a home.