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ISC West Conference 2013: Peter Boriskin, ASSA ABLOY
Peter Boriskin, Director of Product Management for Assay Abloy’s  Commecial/Electronic/Access Control Products, indicates that he would like to describe the features and benefits of the Sargent...
ISC West Conference 2013: David Murphy, Zebra Technologies
Zebra’s extensive portfolio of barcode, receipt, card, kiosk and UHF RFID printers and supplies, as well as real-time location solutions, are used by 90% of the Fortune 500 and many federal, state...
ISC West Conference 2013: Joe Troiano, EverFocus
Joe Troiano, General Manager and Senior VP of Everfocus Electronics, stresses in his opening remarks that Everfocus is a global supplier of video security surveillance equipment and is proud to...
ISC West Conference 2013: Pan Kamal, AlertEnterprise
Pan Kamal, VP of Marketing for Alert Enterprise, a security software company headquartered in Fremont, CA, explains in his opening remarks that he is going to describe Alert Enterprise’s award-...
Border Security Awards 2013: Tamir Aluma, Vidisco
Vidisco received the Platinum Award in the “Best Explosives/ID/Contraband Detection” category of GSN’s 2013 Border Security Awards. The company has been focusing exclusively on portable X-ray systems...
Border Security Awards 2013: Ali Lebaschi, E-Seek Incorporated
E-Seek Inc, which designs and manufactures bar code readers for verifying drivers’ licenses, was platinum winner in GSN’s 2013 Border Security Awards in the category of “Best Identification Document...
Border Security Awards 2013: Patti Shaffner, Textron Defense Systems
Textron Defense Systems has a wide range of products for the security market, according to Patti Shaffner, including its aerial ISR system, unmanned aerial systems and iCommand, which brings them all...
Border Security Awards 2013: John Procacci, Business Development Manager, Integrated Microwave Technologies
John Procaccio, Business Development Manager of Integrated Microwave Technologies, reveals that the company is a designer and manufacturer of mission critical transmitters and receivers used in...
Border Security Awards 2013: Bobby Brown, VP Marketing, Telephonics Corporation
According to Bobby Brown, VP for Homeland Security, Telephonics business units include a Maritime Surveillance unit, a Communications unit and an Integrated Surveillance Group, which produces a...
GSN 2012 Award Winners/Finalists/Sponsors: Dubhe Beinhorn, VP Public Sector, AtHoc, Inc
Dubhe Beinhorn describes AtHoc, Inc, winner of GSN’s 2012 award for “Best Mass Notification Solutions,” as a company that operates in one sector only: critical communications for crisis management....
GSN 2012 Award Winners/Finalists/Sponsors: RedSeal Networks, Allan Thompson, Executive VP Global Sales and Business Development
RedSeal Networks is both a Sponsor of the 2012 Awards Program and recipient of a Winner’s trophy in the IT Security Category of “Best Continuous Monitoring Solution”. According to Allan Thompson,...
GSN 2012 Award Winners/Finalists/Sponsors: Steven Ringelberg, COO, Vanguard Integrity Professionals
Vanguard Security Professionals has been a multiple Winner and Finalist in previous GSN Awards Programs and was named Winner in the 2012 category of “Best Intrusion Detection/Prevention Solution” and...
GSN 2012 Award Winners/Finalists/Sponsors: Drew Morin, Chief Technology Officer, TeleCommunication Systems
TeleCommunication Systems (TCS), which entered its “Commercial Mobile Alerts System” in the 2012 Awards Program, was named a Finalist in the “Best Mass Notification Systems” category. Drew Morin, who...
GSN 2012 Award Winners/Finalists/Sponsors: Brivo, Inc, John Szczygiel, Executive VP Sales and Marketing
John Szczygiel describes Brivo, Winner of the 2012 Award for “Best Integrated System for HSPD-12/FIPS 201 Compliance” for the second year in a row, as a cloud company that provides hosted subscriber...

News

Lt. Col. Grossman warns the country to prepare itself for deadly violence
Tue, 2013-05-14 11:19 PM

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman does not deal in subtleties. He has strong views about the current state of American society, and he pulls no punches when he lays out his provocative views, as he did to a...
DoJ to evaluate devices that can detect cell phones concealed by prison inmates
Fri, 2013-05-10 03:13 PM

Cell phone
detection device
In an effort to improve the way in which correctional officers in prisons can detect cell phones illegally being used by inmates, the Justice Department’s National Institute of Justice plans to...
State Dept. will be printing many thousands of new Passport and Border Crossing Cards
Fri, 2013-05-10 02:25 PM

U.S. Border Crossing Card
The U.S. State Department wants to gather technical and capabilities information from prospective vendors that can provide the hardware, equipment, maintenance and, possibly, the printing of many...
First Coast Security lands $36.5 million contract to guard five sites in DC
Wed, 2013-05-08 06:06 PM
The Federal Protective Service, a component of DHS, has awarded a contract worth $36.5 million to First Coast Security Solutions, Inc., of Jacksonville, FL, to provide armed security guards at five...
TSA to hit 15 pipeline operators annually with 218 security questions
Wed, 2013-05-08 03:03 PM
In its continuing review of security measures undertaken by operators of pipelines that carry hazardous liquids and natural gas, TSA intends to conduct a detailed, eight-hour “Pipeline Corporate...
DNDO to host first ‘National Radiological and Nuclear Detection Challenge’ in August
Wed, 2013-05-08 02:25 PM
In an effort to spur competition and spread best practices among state and local law enforcement officers, first responders and public safety officials, the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office is...
FEMA awards $2.3 million for community ‘safe room’ in Victoria, TX
Mon, 2013-05-06 03:56 PM

St. Joseph
High School
FEMA has awarded $2.3 million to the state of Texas for construction of a community safe room in the city of Victoria, in Victoria County, Texas.     FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant...
ICE arrests 13 in connection international sex trafficking and prostitution charges
Sat, 2013-05-04 11:00 AM

James Hayes, Jr.
More than a dozen members of an alleged international sex trafficking ring were taken into custody on May 1 to face charges for sex trafficking. The arrests are a result of an investigation by U.S....
Border Patrol catches three in Arizona trying to smuggle in heroin
Fri, 2013-05-03 04:35 PM
Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents working at the I-19 checkpoint in Arizona apprehended two juveniles and one adult attempting to smuggle heroin on their bodies in three separate incidents on May 1...
Sens. Carper and Coburn reply to McCain and Ayotte on Boston attack
Fri, 2013-05-03 01:22 PM

Senator John McAin (R-AZ) and
Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH)
A day after the House Homeland Security Committee announced plans to hold a hearing on May 9 on the Boston Marathon terrorist attack, the chairman and ranking member of the counterpart committee on...
Secret Service to rely on CEIA USA, Ltd. to maintain and repair its metal detection equipment
Thu, 2013-05-02 06:40 PM

Metal detection
equipment from CEIA
The U.S. Secret Service intends to award a sole source contract to CEIA USA, Ltd., of Twinsburg, OH, which supplies a variety of metal detectors to the agency, to provide preventive and corrective...
Minneapolis/St. Paul mass transit system sticks with Verint Systems
Thu, 2013-05-02 05:54 PM
Verint Systems Inc. announced on May 1 that Metro Transit Police Department, part of Metro Transit in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, is extending its investment in Verint technology, standardizing key...

Company News

Universal Protection Service buys Sky Security Services to expand to Hawaii and Nevada

Universal Protection Service, a division of Universal Services of America, announced on May 16 that it has acquired Sky Security Services and expanded its nationwide presence to include both Hawaii and Nevada.

Since 1992, Sky Security Services has been providing security services to condominiums, gated communities, apartments, hotels and resorts nationwide.

American Technologies Network Corp. appoints James Munn as new president

American Technologies Network Corp., makers of security, military, law enforcement and outdoor night vision and thermal applications, has announced the promotion of its chief operating officer, James Munn, to be president of ATN.

Marc Vayn, the current CEO of ATN, will remain in his position of acting CEO and focus on future product development, strategic vision and the development of key partnerships.

Following its acquisition, Segway names Rod Keller its new president

Segway Inc., a leading provider of electric personal transportation, announced on May 6 that it has named Rod Keller as its president.

Keller is a veteran executive with an extensive sales and marketing background. He will lead the revitalization of the company, as it focuses on driving innovation in personal transportation products; designing and delivering new Segway quality, value-priced solutions; and expanding its worldwide network and earning additional market share, said the company in a May 6 news release.

O’Gara Group buys BAE armored vehicle group

Security and defense systems provider The O'Gara Group, Inc., completed its $10 million purchase of BAE Systems Commercial Armored Vehicles LLC and renamed the business O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt Armoring Company LLC.

Matrox Mura MPX drives 12-monitor video wall at F1 Australian Grand Prix Race

Matrox Graphics announced on Jan. 7 that its Matrox Mura MPX Series video wall controller boards were selected to facilitate operations within a high-pressure Formula One Grand Prix race control room. 

The P.A. People, specializing in event communications, supplied the 2012 F1 Australian Grand Prix with a Matrox-validated Trenton TVC4401 video wall controller system that drove a 12-monitor installation. 

Segway and BCM Solutions team up to target the NASCAR market

Segway Inc. announced on Jan. 3 that it is teaming with BCM Solutions, Inc., one of the motorsports industry’s largest security providers.

The companies will exhibit together in Booth #13 at the NASCAR Security Summit in Concord, NC, from January 6-8, 2013.

BCM Solutions will deploy Segway Patrollers beginning with the 2013 and 2014 NASCAR and

To improve school security, MSA Security develops ‘Golden 15’ strategy

In an effort to help schools improve security and increase the survivability of active shooter events, MSA Security (MSA) has developed an innovative response strategy which it call "The MSA Golden 15" for defense against active shooters in schools and workplaces.

Universal Protection Service acquires the security officer services division of T&M Protection Resources, LLC

Universal Protection Service, a division of Universal Services of America and a large provider of security services in the U.S., announced on Jan. 2 that it has acquired the security officer services division of T&M Protection Resources, LLC (T&M).

Commentary and Opinions

A patient identity solution that addresses a multi-billion dollar problem in healthcare

The cost of healthcare in the U.S. continues to soar year after year. The problem is not a result of idleness or the lack of technology, but of not addressing the core problem of patient identity.

Calculating wait times for commercial vehicles at the U.S.-Mexico border

To take a tour of a port of entry connecting the U.S. and Canada or the U.S. and Mexico is to get a glimpse of the latest in cutting-edge technology.

Innovative emergency communication systems can maximize disaster recovery

 

Whenever a crisis requires a large evacuation, effective communication becomes vital to the success of any response operation. All too often, emergency situations create obstacles to communication -- power may be cut off, access routes may be blocked, isolated response teams may be operating with inaccurate information, or teams may have difficulty getting instructions to large groups of frightened civilians.

Managing least privileges from the Cloud

While Douglas County (Colorado) Libraries is a county governmental agency, we make every attempt to adhere to best practices set forth by federal agencies, one of which is the U.S. Government Configuration Baseline (USGCB). Formerly known as the Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC), USBCB continues to be one of the most successful governmental IT programs aimed at helping to increase security, reduce costs and accelerate the adoption of new government technologies, while creating a more managed desktop environment.

Five things you need to know about using high-purity germanium detectors for homeland security

High-purity germanium (HPGe) detectors are the recognized gold standard for detection and identification of characteristic gamma rays from nuclear or radiological sources. No other detector comes close to matching their extremely high resolution and sensitivity. However, until recently, their use outside the laboratory has been limited. A number of challenges had to be overcome before they could be deployed routinely in the field.

 

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Homeland Security Research Corp. (HSRC) is a Washington, DC-based international market research and strategic consulting firm serving the homeland security community. HSRC provides premium market, technology and industry expertise that enables our global clients to gain critical insight into the business opportunities that exist within the Homeland Security & Homeland Defense market. Government clients include the US, UK, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Israel, Canada, Germany, Australia, Sweden, Finland, and Singapore. US Congress, DHS, US Army, US Navy, DOD, DOT, GAO, NATO, and the EU are among others. HSRC serves over 650 private sector clients, including all major defense contractors and many Fortune 500 companies.

Recent Videos

Border Security Awards 2013: Tamir Aluma, Vidisco

Vidisco received the Platinum Award in the “Best Explosives/ID/Contraband Detection” category of GSN’s 2013 Border Security Awards. The company has been focusing exclusively on portable X-ray systems since its creation, according to Tamir Aluma, and its products have been developed by military and police end users who know what is needed in the field.  The company’s CCD technology is based on a high-resolution camera that captures an image from an X-ray source, and is described by Mr.

Border Security Awards 2013: Ali Lebaschi, E-Seek Incorporated

E-Seek Inc, which designs and manufactures bar code readers for verifying drivers’ licenses, was platinum winner in GSN’s 2013 Border Security Awards in the category of “Best Identification Document Verification Solution”.  With barcodes now being used in drivers licenses issued by all 50 states, E-Seek produces desktop readers as well as a line of compact, portable and wireless readers that are widely used in law enforcement patrol cars, banks, casinos and hospitals.  In a major announcement at the Border Security Expo, Mr.

Border Security Awards 2013: Patti Shaffner, Textron Defense Systems

Textron Defense Systems has a wide range of products for the security market, according to Patti Shaffner, including its aerial ISR system, unmanned aerial systems and iCommand, which brings them all together. But the system that won the platinum award in GSN’s 2013 Border Security Awards Program for Best Outdoor Ground Sensors was the MicroObserver® Unattended Ground Sensor System, a complete solution containing sensor node, gateway and camera repeater.

Border Security Awards 2013: John Procacci, Business Development Manager, Integrated Microwave Technologies

John Procaccio, Business Development Manager of Integrated Microwave Technologies, reveals that the company is a designer and manufacturer of mission critical transmitters and receivers used in wireless transmission of videos, and was a platinum winner of the platinum award for “Best Covert Surveillance Solution” in GSN’s 2013 Border Security Awards Program for its “DropCam” product. IMT is a prime contractor for the DHS in Tech-Ops and offers a range of products described by Mr.

Border Security Awards 2013: Bobby Brown, VP Marketing, Telephonics Corporation

According to Bobby Brown, VP for Homeland Security, Telephonics business units include a Maritime Surveillance unit, a Communications unit and an Integrated Surveillance Group, which produces a ground-based Advanced Radar System (ARSS), with 1,600 systems deployed globally.  In recent years, Telephonics has collaborated with Customs and Border Protection to develop a package called the Mobile Surveillance System (MSS) that includes ground radar, pan-tilt cameras and a C2 system, with 44 systems presently in CBP’s inventory.

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Upcoming Events

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Critical Security Controls International Summit 2013 Apr 26 - May 2
Secure India @Bangalore 2013 Apr 29 - May 4
Cloud Security Alliance CCSK Certification Training May 6 - 7
SANS Security West 2013 May 9 - 19
SANS Brisbane 2013 May 13 - 18
GovSec Conference & Expo May 14 - 15
CPM East Conference & Expo May 14 - 15
TREXPO - The Law Enforcement Expo May 14 - 15
SANS Austin 2013 May 19 - 24
DoD VA Healthcare Training Forum May 20 - 23
ISSA-LA Fifth Annual Information Security Summit May 21 - 21
Southwest Microwave Seminar May 21 - 21
Southwest Microwave Seminar May 21 - 21
Southwest Microwave Perimeter Defense Seminar May 21 - 21
Southwest Microwave Seminar May 22 - 22
Transport and Logistics of Hazardous Material May 27 - 28
Southwest Microwave Seminar May 28 - 28
Border Management Southwest Summit May 29 - 31
Cyber Security Conference & Expo May 30 - 30
Mobile Device Security Summit 2013 May 30 - Jun 6
Security Analytics Summit 2013 May 30 - Jun 6
Cyber Security Conference & Expo May 30 - 30
Southwest Microwave Seminar May 30 - 30
SANS Malaysia @ MCMC 2013 Jun 3 - 8
2013 SIA Government Summit Jun 4 - 5
Southwest Microwave Seminar Jun 4 - 4
NCT: CBRNe Israel, 4 - 6 June 2013, Tel Aviv Jun 4 - 6
SEL Modern Solutions Power Systems Conference Jun 5 - 7
Mission Command Jun 10 - 12
Cyber Securty Brainstorm Jun 11 - 11
EDGE Summit 2013 Jun 11 - 11
IPv6 Summit 2013 Jun 14 - 16
SANSFIRE 2013 Jun 15 - 22
Oak Ridge National Laboratory's 2nd Biosurveillance Symposium Jun 17
Biodetection Technologies 2013 Jun 18 - 19
Southwest Microwave Seminar Jun 18 - 18

Full 2012 Calendar

New Products

Digital Ally debuts DVM-100 in-car video system

Digital Ally, Inc., which develops, manufactures and markets advanced video surveillance, speed enforcement and thermal imaging produ...

Laser line security metal detector from Wizard

Created to make metal detection quicker, easier and more reliable, Wizard Industries has released its new Security Wizard 4, a laser...

ATN introduces PVS14-3 (1AA) multi-purpose night vision monocular

Based upon American Technologies Network’s original PVS multi-purpose night vision monocular, ATN has now developed a unit, the PVS14-3 (1A...

ICx introduces ClearPoint bottled liquid screener

Arlington, VA-based ICx T...

New Spyder long-range, infrared, dual-voltage camera

San Diego, CA-based Sperry West, the video surveillance manufacturer, has introduced the Spyder Big...

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