Hauppauge, NY, January 4, 2007:  Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of video surveillance systems, announces the appointment of David Musko as Vicon’s new Territory Manager for the state of North Carolina. During his 17 years of experience in the security industry, David has acquired a vast knowledge of security products, maintenance issues, system design, and management of successful installations. His expertise extends to systems on a national and international scale; David participated in designing the CCTV system for the 1996 Olympics, as well as perimeter security systems in Kazakhstan.

  “David’s knowledge and experience is a perfect fit with Vicon’s mission. We are positive that he will be a great asset to the team and a valuable resource to Vicon’s current and potential customers in the North Carolina area,” said Tom Cook, Eastern Sales Director at Vicon.

 Contact information for Vicon’s sales department may be found online at www.vicon-cctv.com.

About Vicon:

 Vicon Industries Inc., listed on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol "VII," designs, manufactures and markets a broad line of products used in integrated video surveillance systems. Vicon's marketing and development efforts focus on today’s leading edge security technologies including digital recording and IP video solutions, matrix controls, cameras, monitors, mounting accessories, remote positioning devices and fiber optic equipment. The company's products are used in a variety of surveillance, security, safety, and control applications, in banks, gaming casinos, traffic control, hospitals, retailing, multiple commercial and industrial installations, etc. For more information regarding Vicon, visit us at www.vicon-cctv.com.

 This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the adequacy of reserves, estimated costs, Company intentions, probabilities, beliefs, prospects and strategies and its expectations about expansion into new markets, growth in existing markets, enhanced operating margins or growth in its business, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results and events may differ significantly from those discussed in the forward-looking statements and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.