The achievements of outstanding individuals and organisations in the security industry have been recognised at the 23rd annual Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence and 4th annual Outstanding Security Performance...
The Connect O2 is the first fully wireless home security and automation system that can be installed anywhere in the home, delivering interactive security and home automation in one intuitive...
Security systems have evolved from manual chimes to the first CCTV home security to today's optimised cameras with facial recognition and automatic face profiling....
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming every industry it touches, from healthcare, to transportation to agriculture. So, it should come as no surprise that the security industry is starting to be...
Using smartphones in access control systems is the new buzz in discussing readers and credentials. Electronic access control manufacturers are promoting the various ways that mobile technology, soft or virtual...
The Intruder Alarms and Monitoring Services Database 2018 study provides a comprehensive assessment of the intruder alarm and monitoring market, including a discussion of significant trends over the next five...
Technology is the driving force behind the megatrends impacting the physical security landscape this year. And while it comes with challenges, it also opens up opportunities for security providers to...
The 2018 Security Exhibition & Conference has wrapped up, once again presenting innovations, education, cutting-edge technology and countless opportunities to network to over 5,000 industry professionals....
Facility safety and security are light years beyond the days of having several guards and an alarm system, and navigating a complex array of the technologies available....
Sydney-based start-up Noahface’s proprietary Facial Recognition (FR) technology which debuted at this year’s Security Exhibition & Conference in Melbourne allows any iOS device to act as an access control solution...
A new force in security will soon be patrolling some of Australia’s most popular places with the first automated robot security guard landing on our shores....
With an over-riding theme of “Securing Innovation”, exhibition floor discussions on day two of the Security Exhibition & Conference were focused on the rapid rise of automation and artificial intelligence...
The harmony between graceful design and vital security features is a delicate balance that architects, engineers and facility managers are acutely aware of....
The 2018 Security Exhibition & Conference will open this Wednesday at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. At a point in time when security technology and methodology is evolving at...
Smart buildings are rapidly becoming a widely-recognised phenomenon, talked about in the media and high on the agenda of progressive companies on both the supply and demand side....
Home security is changing significantly - it’s no longer just about sturdy fences or secure gates but about being as smart - or smarter - than the criminals plotting to...
The rapid growth of the home automation market represents an ideal opportunity for locksmiths and alarm installers to not only revisit existing customers with exciting new products, but also to...
To make sure your doors close firmly, open easily even with unexpected pressure loads and have a minimal noise impact, look at specifying the cobalt side load locks, writes Angus...
As businesses face increased numbers of threats to their their premises one product is ensuring maximum security, reducing workloads and doing it all with a level of styling rarely seen...
With a combination of business intelligence reporting, network cameras optimized for retail environments, audio systems and integration possibilities with leading retail technology, you can stay ahead of competition and enhance...
Criminal activities and breaches to perimeter security have become even more sophisticated in recent years – and it’s not just big businesses that need to be concerned....
We are standing at the dawn of the fourth industrial revolution. Industry 4.0 is ushering in a new era of manufacturing, promising to truly break the mould of all we...
Many small to medium sized business owners face a similar problem – truly understanding their customer – making it difficult to address their needs appropriately....
UAV (Unmanned Aviation Vehicle), more commonly known as drones, once only found in military applications and war films, are now widely used in our daily life. What distinguishes a Dahua...
Just a few years ago, artificial intelligence was the domain of science fiction. But today it is a reality that some experts are predicting will have a greater impact on...
Both drones and robots are useful tools for handling video surveillance, but the revolutionary tactics of merging the two technologies is creating a whole new strategy for across-the-board security....
Drawing inspiration from the intricacies of the human brain, the AI algorithms that make up Hikvision’s ‘Deep Learning’ solution are constantly growing and evolving – continually enhancing accuracy via multi-layer...
The past decade has seen a dramatic shift to the security landscape in that security concepts and strategies, once only the domain of professionals, are now ordinary topics of conversation...
The access control market is changing. It’s recently been reported that in 2017, for the second consecutive year, access control technology was the fastest growing sector in the global physical...
Harnessing the benefits of facial recognition can provide organisations with enhanced business intelligence, as well as offering a real competitive advantage....
They’re on our phones, our computers, our homes, and in our cars. Despite their growing prevalence in today’s tech-savvy generation, they still have an air of mystery to them –...
More than 80 million travellers passed through Dubai International Airport in 2017, a figure to expected to reach 124 million by 2020, making it one of the busiest in the...
Decades ago, science fiction writers and filmmakers dreamed that biometrics would become an integral part of security: now that dream is becoming a reality....
Businesses that continue to treat physical and cyber security as silos are at risk of being left behind, as technology advances rapidly and threats keep evolving....
Recently a Belgian security researcher at KU Leuven University revealed a serious flaw in the WPA2 security protocol, used to secure virtually all modern Wi-Fi networks, potentially putting millions of...
Are you familiar with the advantages of a network-based video security solution with an integrated ‘cactus concept’ for all your hardware and software?...
As individuals, we are all increasingly ‘time poor’, while as businesses we strive to achieve more and more ‘efficiencies’, but for the Australian security industry there is one area that...
When approaching private security from a national perspective, security licensing and regulation in Australia is a complex issue. The compliance requirements of jurisdictional licensing and regulation curtails the flexibility needed...
There are many different options for motion detection, but which one best suits your needs? Here is a look at some of the most widely used motion sensor technologies and...
All over the world sites are protected by using MOBOTIX IP video technology. It delivers absolute reliability even in the most challenging conditions. From Oil Rigs in the North Sea,...
Most Australians are now equipped with smartphones, with almost 17 million of the devices currently in use throughout the country—all of which are capable of streaming and recording video which...
The use of CCTV has exploded over the last few years and technology has been evolving at quite a pace, with the video surveillance market set to reach USD 75.64...
While policy creation for the use of biometric technologies at national borders remains a matter for government, best practices and guiding principles for effective deployment can be built through collaboration...
The rise in terrorist and criminal activities around the world has caused the demand for high definition security cameras to grow by the day. High clarity surveillance videos are not...
There is little doubt that security technology is evolving rapidly. One area that seems to be experiencing significant change is that of access control. The introduction of newer and more...
Amazon, the world’s leading online retailer company, recently announced the arrival of their latest smart product, the ‘Amazon Key’. The Amazon Key is a security camera paired with a smart...
Traditionally, security assessments in factories have been focused on the inside of the premises and not to the more exposed perimeter of the actual factory or plant, including the perimeter...
Latest release of video technology taps Internet of Things, building connectivity and open standards to improve operator efficiency, drive deeper insights and speed response times...
The 22nd annual Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence - an ASIAL initiative, and the 3rd annual Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs), again shared a prestigious Awards Ceremony & Dinner...
The growing sophistication of analytics in video surveillance brings the opportunity to apply devices beyond just security and into business intelligence and decision-making. The insight provided into business operations has...
The worldwide biometrics market is growing at a rapid pace because of the need for increased security and fighting the rising scenarios of identity theft, data hacking, and security breaches....
This quote from Stanley Kubrick’s famous sci-fi film ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ (1968) depicts a dystopian future where a spaceship computer becomes self-aware, attempting to kill its crew. Although the...
95% of universities and colleges still rely on dated access control technology such as magnetic stripes or proximity cards. Unfortunately, this leaves these institutions open to security vulnerabilities that often...
Traditional video surveillance is an extremely useful investigative tool – after an incident has occurred. Unfortunately, by then, school property may have already been damaged, valuable supplies and equipment stolen,...
This year’s Security Exhibition & Conference, which ran from July 26 - 28 2017 at the ICC Darling Harbour, Sydney, will likely stand out as showcasing the convergence Information Technology...
Hikvision, leading global supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, supplied digital video monitoring technology solutions to the Museum for East Asian Art in Cologne – entering the facility...
Following the Axis Communications article from last week on perimeter breaches at international airports, we continue with considerations that should be made to secure your airport's defences....
In May 2015, surveillance cameras at Mineta San Jose International Airport in San Jose, California spotted a 20-year-old person entering a restricted area. When approached by airport security personnel, not...
Leading security product and service suppliers including FLIR Systems, Hikvision and Inner Range are showcasing their latest solutions at this week’s Security Exhibition & Conference to a record visiting audience...
Genetec, a leading provider of open architecture security and public safety solutions, today announced it is attending the Security Exhibition & Conference in Sydney, Australia this week. The company will...
With so many innovative new products at the Security Exhibition & Conference this year, it’s hard to know where to start. We’ve picked 7 forward-thinking technologies to watch out for....
Cat 6 is all about delivering fast, reliable, always on broadband speed, the main things the public and nbn customers constantly say they both want and have a lot of...
When it comes to IP security cameras – should you be more concerned about their physical security or their cyber vulnerabilities? Is there much difference anyway?...
With the latest innovation and evolving technologies, security professionals are being advised to attend the 2017 Security Exhibition & Conference, Australia’s premier security industry event....
Concentrations of large numbers of people in accessible public areas can potentially be targets of terrorist and criminal attacks presenting constant challenges to security professionals....
The recent Petya (also being called exPetya) and WannaCry ransomware attacks worldwide serve as a stark reminder of the importance of network security and the havoc that cyberattacks can wreak....
Cognitec’s automated passport control product FaceVACS-Entry features in eight ABC gates (eGates) at Venice Marco Polo Airport, in order to facilitate expedited control checks at the international terminal....
Over a million NBN users don’t know what speeds they’re actually getting a survey released this week said. That’s about 40% of everyone connected to the NBN and it’s a...
Common control systems are gradually becoming outdated and in many cases no longer meet the current demands for heightened levels of security. However, wireless access control essentially can offer the...
A survey conducted by this year’s Security Exhibition & Conference ahead of the event has found that 90 percent of respondents surveyed believed that the Internet of Things (IoT), IP...
According to a recent Neilson report, the commitment from consumers to pay more for products and services by companies that pledge to contribute environmental and social change increased from 55...
Those little connectors can cause big cyber security trouble at industrial plants. Honeywell has risen to this challenge by introducing the Secure Media Exchange to prevent USB cyber-threats from occurring....
Forget the old ways of managing security. Isolation is a thing of the past - at least when it comes to electronic and cyber security. They are rapidly converging -...
For more than a year, your company has been working days, nights and weekends creating and rolling out sophisticated data protection software for delivery to a major international client. The...
There is no escaping it, the ‘age of machines’ may finally be upon us. The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly shaping our future, but is it going to resemble...
In so many cases of technology development, security is an afterthought, privacy is missing and ethics aren’t even thought of. This happens especially in the startup world, they’re not security...
How much do you know about the National Broadband Network (nbn)? According to many surveys the public is confused about what it means, when it is coming, and don't know...
Boom Edam – which equips dozens of Fortune 500 companies over 27 countries – is introducing its most advanced high-security access solution to the Australasian market, the Tourlock 180+90 revolving...
