security
In Biometrics We Trust? High-Tech Securities Spreading At Colleges
As more colleges shift to online courses and exams, the potential for cheating grows. But new technology is on the rise that authenticates students’ identities with something that can’t be shared — their bodies. With the inclusion of a fingerprint scanner on the Apple iPhone 5S in 2013 and Samsung’s Galaxy S5 in 2014, a […]
CaughtOnCamera: Security Footage Of Break-In At WA Governor’s Office
OLYMPIA, Washington — The Washington State Patrol on Friday released security video from the governor’s office that shows two women who are accused of breaking into Gov. Jay Inslee’s private office at the state Capitol walking through the lobby and taking items. A portion of the video, released after a public records request by The […]
Greeley CO District Installing Video Security At Middle Schools
Greeley-Evans School District 6 is in the process of installing video security systems at all middle schools and a high school this summer. The district installed video security systems at all 16 of its elementary schools about a year ago. Heath, Franklin, John Evans, and Brentwood middle schools will receive video monitoring systems that will […]
Stratford, CT’s St. James School Benefits From Verint VMS
Verint Systems Inc. has announced that St. James School, a private Catholic school in Stratford, CT, is benefiting from its use of the Verint Video Management Software (VMS) solution by boosting security and helping safeguard students and staff. Established 65 years ago to serve the educational, spiritual, and social needs of students in pre-K to […]
Morpho & Dutch Government Work To Upgrade Biometric Identification & Travel Documents
Morpho announced it is working alongside the Dutch government to develop highly secure biometric travel documents and identity cards that it says will ultimately protect travelers against document fraud. The ID card and travel document datapage now feature Morpho’s patented Stereo Laser Image (SLI) technology, which is comprised of a three-dimensional image reproducing the document […]
SmartMetric Biometric Solution For Credit Cards A Powerful Weapon In Protecting Consumers And Banks Alike
SmartMetric, Inc. (OTCQB: SMME ) — Credit and debit card fraud is starting to erode confidence in card providers, with many consumers using cards less often or abandoning them altogether after incidents, a global survey of 6,100 consumers by ACI Worldwide has reported. What seems to be changing quite rapidly is how consumers view fraud […]
Xtralis Wins Numerous Accolades At IFSEC/FIREX
Xtralis Chairman and CEO Named as a Top Influential Figure in both Fire and Security; ADPRO IntrusionTrace Wins Innovation Award. Xtralis, the world?s leading provider of very early and reliable detection and remote visual verification safety and security solutions, earned three more accolades at the IFSEC/FIREX International 2014 trade shows held June 17-19 in London, […]
ESX’s New ‘Making It Count’ Program Launches Directory Of Experts
Electronic Security Expo 2014 (ESX) — While many industry events provide resources, ESX has spent the past twelve months focused on how to make those resources count. Through its new customer care initiative, ESX is providing attendees with free tools and advice to activate successful business practices. ESX has announced the launch of its new […]
Star EMS Facility Achieves Higher-Level Security With Brivo Cloud-Based Access Control
Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, today announced that Star EMS, Pontiac Michigan, relies on Brivo OnAirSM cloud-based access control management to provide 24/7, 365 security for its ambulance and EMT operations base. National Technology Management (NTM) is the Brivo dealer and installer for this project. ?Brivo is one of the […]
Schools Turn to Audio Security to Complement Video and Boost Safety
An increased need for the safety of students and staff has caused school systems around the United States to examine their security equipment and protocols. In doing so, most schools are finding that they need to enhance their security efforts by leveraging the dynamic duo of video and audio surveillance. Nowadays, video surveillance is not […]
Top-Selling High Security Revolving Door And Portal Conform With UL Standards
As part of an ongoing plan to certify products to North American standards, Boon Edam Inc. is announcing that their top-selling high security door solutions, the Tourlock 180+90 security revolving door and the Circlelock security mantrap portal, have been tested and certified to conform with UL Standards 325 and 2593, and CSA 22.2#247 (Canada). UL […]
Universal Protection Security Systems Acquires CityWide Electronic Systems
Universal Protection Security Systems, a division of Universal Services of America and one of the largest providers of security systems in the U.S., is proud to announce the acquisition of City-Wide Electronic Systems, Inc, a family-owned business that provides a broad range of security monitoring, alarm services and automation to more than 2,000 commercial customers […]
Will New Law Force Cruise Lines To Improve Onboard Security?
In April, U.S. Representatives Dogget (TX), Costa (CA), and Tsongas (MA) became co-sponsors of the Cruise Passenger Protection Act, a bill making its way through congress that will increase the requirements on the cruise ship industry to improve the safety and security of passengers. By Christopher Elliott, Washington Post — The remarkable thing about the […]
Majority Of Australians Support Biometrics To Verify Their Identities When Boarding Aircraft
Nearly eight in 10 Australians support the use of biometric-based security measures to verify the identity of passengers boarding aircraft at airports. However, they do not support airport retailers using biometrics to make customised sales offers, according to the 2014 Unisys Security Index. The Unisys Security Index is an annual global study that provides insights […]
Volatile Holy Land Heightens Security For Papal Visit
The upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land by Pope Francis —best known as The People’s Pope— is likely to prove a major headache for local security forces tasked with his security. The pontiff’s first stop will be Jordan, where he arrives on Saturday. Early the following day, he leaves for the West Bank town of […]
Code Blue Celebrates 25 Years Of Safety And Security
From day one, security has been the top priority for Code Blue Corporation. Founded in 1989, Code Blue is currently enjoying its 25th anniversary as the industry leading manufacturer of emergency communication solutions. It all started when the University of Illinois at Chicago selected Code Blue?s new signature design from several candidates for a project […]
IBIA Vice-Chairman’s Statements On Florida’s Student Biometrics Ban
Florida’s Governor signed off on Bill 188, prohibiting the collection of student biometric data in schools. The road to this broad sweeping decision has been a long one, and despite resistance from organizations like the International Biometric and Identity Association (IBIA), technophobia seems to have prevailed over the promise of safety, efficiency and security. “a […]
SecureWaters Selected For Cisco Entrepreneurs In Residence
SecureWaters, Inc., announced it will join Cisco Entrepreneurs in Residence (Cisco EIR), a technology innovation program of Cisco Systems, Inc. supporting early-stage startups. Cisco EIR extends SecureWaters the opportunity to work with Cisco and its global partner ecosystem to build a next generation water quality and security solution for Smart Cities through the power of […]
Computer Glitch Causes Delays At Airports And Sea Ports
Passengers are experiencing disruption at a number of UK airports and sea ports after an IT glitch, the Home Office has said. Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, and Birmingham are among the airports which have seen lengthy queues forming after a fault on UK Border Force computers. All sea ports where passport checks are carried out, such […]
ImageWare Systems Brings IDaaS To IBM Cloud Platform
ImageWare Systems, Inc. (otcqb:IWSY), a leader in mobile and cloud-based, multi-modal biometric identity management solutions, has formed a partnership with IBM that brings the power of IWS’ patented, multi-modal biometrics user authentication and cloud-based identity management platform to the IBM Cloud Platform, code name: BlueMix. IBM BlueMix customers can now leverage ImageWare’s Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS), a […]