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Securitas Systems Purchases G4S’s Security Systems Operation

April 15, 2008

Securitas Systems has acquired G4S’s German security systems operation G4S Sicherheitssysteme GmbH.


HID Global Launches IT Channel Program

April 14, 2008

HID Global recently announced the launch of the HID Global IT Channel Program, established to facilitate identity and access management with leading third-party IT vendors focused on providing secure data access software and integrated strong authentication solutions.


Study: Raising Terror Alert Status Doesn’t Increase Stress On Law Enforcement Officers

April 14, 2008

The Department of Homeland Security’s color-coded system for warning the public of the risk of a terrorist attack does not appear to cause undue stress among law enforcement officers, according to a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.


University Of Minnesota Uses Two-Factor Authentication Solution

April 14, 2008

Secure Computing Corp., a enterprise gateway security company, recently announced that University of Minnesota has selected the company's Secure SafeWord (formerly known as SafeWord) as a two-factor authentication solution for 8,000 staff and faculty members.


Another Fine ISC West In The Books

By Ralph C Jensen · April 11, 2008

I'm always amazed at how quickly three days at ISC West goes by. Unable to visit with everyone on my wish list, what I did see were a number of great applications and products ready for use.


Way Out West

By Megan Weadock · April 11, 2008

As my time in Las Vegas ended last week, I reflected on what a success ISC West had been. More than 26,000 security professionals attended the three-day tradeshow, and the mix of diverse companies was almost overwhelming.


American Fibertek Showcases Complement Of Network, Fiber Transmission Solutions

April 11, 2008

A full complement of network and fiber transmission solutions that address industry demands for more efficient video transmission were featured by American Fibertek Inc. (AFI) at ISC West.


Avigilon Releases High-Definition IP Surveillance Cameras

April 11, 2008

Avigilon recently released at ISC West four new HD IP surveillance cameras that deliver performance for the same cost as analog cameras. And with the Avigilon Analog Video Encoder it is now possible to migrate to HD surveillance while leveraging existing analog camera investments.


Splinternet Holdings Introduces Wide-Area Radiological Detection Products

April 11, 2008

Splinternet Holdings Inc. introduced three new entries in the wide-area radiological detection marketplace, DefenTect, GammaTect and GammaTect Plus at ISC West.


IT Security Hot Topic At RSA 2008

By Brent Dirks · April 10, 2008

Despite the blustery cold and windy weather in San Francisco on Wednesday, information security of all kinds is the hot topic at RSA 2008 -- the largest event in the world dedicated to the field.


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