Security technology may often focus on visually-based technology, but audio options – from intercoms to mass notification to audio detection – are fast becoming core pieces of a robust security system.

As drones become easier to acquire, they pose an increasing threat to public buildings, events and people.

There are a number of legislative committees and groups working on counter drone legislation, evaluating existing technology and supporting the development of new technology. Here are some of the major highlights in counter drone research and legislation since the early 2000s.

This vandal-resistant Video over IP (VoIP) entry phone system packs a lot of function into a small footprint

The Transportation Security Administration is on track to see a record number of passengers bringing guns to U.S. airports this year, with a surge in gun collections at security checkpoints in July, according to the Washington Examiner.

With the integrated, hosted video and access control solution from 3xLOGIC, there are no wires from the access control system to the video system – all data exchange is through the software, so the total costs and time to install the system can drop immensely as an automated, cloud-based programming tool and QR codes streamline installation.

The DuraShield manhole security device from McGard is constructed of stainless steel with multiple security points.

The newest version of the Ocularis VMS platform from OnSSI (version 5.4) supports H.265 compression for exceptional image quality with a reduction of video bandwidth and storage requirements.