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Gallagher Achieves CAPSS 2021 Standard

Security technology manufacturer Gallagher has become the first manufacturer to achieve the latest Cyber Assurance for Physical Security Systems (CAPSS) 2021 standard, with its Command Centre software and High Security Controller 6000.

SDM Editors

March 14, 2022

What Qualifiesas a ‘Fire Alarm’ at Issue in Recent Case

Lessing E. Gold

March 2, 2022

Can a burglar alarm “count” as an automatic fire alarm in insurance case?

Eagle Eye Networks High Security Standards Validated with SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 Audits

Cloud video surveillance firm Eagle Eye Networks has successfully completed the SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls) Type 2 examination, a rigorous security standard, which certifies that Eagle Eye Networks policies and procedures securely protect and manage customer data.

SDM Editors

February 28, 2022

The Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA) to Participate in ISC West 2022

The Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA), an industry body comprised of stakeholders from all facets within the security, safety and building automation space, will participate in the ISC West 2022 conference in Las Vegas.

February 28, 2022

Hikvision Launches New Network Cyber-Protect Initiative

Hikvision, provider of professional security solutions, has launched a comprehensive cybersecurity support initiative called Network Cyber-Protect to help industry professionals and Hikvision dealers safeguard their physical security network infrastructure from malicious and costly cyber-attacks.

February 22, 2022

Immix, Techevolution Team Up for UL 827A Compliance

Immix, global provider of commercial central station and remote SOC software for managed video and security services, announced a partnership with Techevolution, a technology hosting solutions and managed IT services provider, that will allow Immix central station and security operations center (SOC) customers to monitor and manage sites and facilities that fall under the 827A standard for security and life safety applications.

February 9, 2022

Boon Edam’s North Carolina Facility Earns SHARP Accreditation

Boon Edam Inc., provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced its North American manufacturing facility in Lillington, N.C. has earned national Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) accreditation.

January 21, 2022

CEDIA’s CIT Certification Accredited to International Certification Standards

January 18, 2022

CEDIA has earned third-party accreditation of its Cabling & Infrastructure Technician (CIT) certification in accordance with the global ISO/IEC 17024:2012, General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification of Persons.

The benefits and pitfalls of obtaining a UHF radio license from the FCC

January 10, 2022

More than 60 years ago, the alarm industry lobbied the FCC for a number of frequencies at the 450 MHz business band for voice by alarm companies listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Edison Testing Laboratories (ETL), or FM Approvals.

Genetec Announces SOC 2 Type II Compliance for Cloud Solutions

December 7, 2021

Genetec Inc., technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has successfully completed the System and Organization Controls (SOC 2) Type II audit for its portfolio of cloud solutions and the ISMS (information security management system) that governs them.