Reading is a great pastime, and I do a lot of it. It’s part of my job. For fun, I read, but not the usual news; I like to focus on obituaries (just checking to make sure I’m not there) and lists. I like the Top Ten lists of just about anything.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Mar 01, 2022
The pandemic continues to challenge businesses in terms of security, safety and changing working conditions.
- By John Cassise
- Mar 01, 2022
The number of cameras available from Hanwha Techwin was a key differentiator for the We-Ko-Pa Resort as it enabled them to choose the right camera for every situation.
- By Tim Lyvers
- Mar 01, 2022
Security Electronic Security, Inc. (SES) is pleased to announce SecureStat® 360 is now fully available for SES clients. Introduced last fall at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) show, SecureStat 360 provides a complete view of a company’s security technology life cycle from product installation to replacement.
Global cyber security and risk mitigation expert NCC Group has revealed that ransomware attacks almost doubled in 2021, rising 92.7% year-on-year, according to its 2021 Annual Threat Monitor
As companies continue hybrid work in this third year of COVID-19, already high levels of physical threats are expected to continue to rise, significant health and safety protocol-related conflicts between management and employees are occurring, and workplace violence preparedness at businesses is primarily reactive and inconsistent.
Gallagher has announced the appointment of Andres Maurcio De La Ossa Garzon, Jason Raptis, and Leonel Urrutia within their Americas team.
Edge360 has announced additions to its leadership team to meet evolving customer requirements for the company’s mission-critical video management solutions.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the National Security Agency (NSA) issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory titled, “Russian State-Sponsored Cyber Actors Target Cleared Defense Contractor Networks to Obtain Sensitive U.S. Defense Information and Technology.”
Code42 recently released its Annual Data Exposure Report for 2022 on Insider Risk. The study, conducted by Vanson Bourne, found that cybersecurity teams are facing unprecedented challenges when it comes to protecting sensitive corporate data from exposure, leak and theft.
Attivo Networks® has announced it was awarded a Department of Defense (DoD) Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) contract through AFWERX/AFVentures for its ransomware mitigation capabilities. The contract extends Attivo’s strategic support to the three major branches of the DoD – Air Force, Army and Navy.
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance issued a joint bulletin on the increasing threat of ransomware attacks.
Times have started changing for the better in the U.S. cybersecurity world. After years of minimal effort to get together to discuss cyberattacks and breaches and share some pertinent data, big companies and the federal government have finally started to collaborate on mitigating big cybersecurity issues.
- By Robert R. Ackerman Jr.
- Feb 08, 2022
When it comes to physical security, the world around us has changed. First, society has changed, with more social unrest and violence occurring in the COVID-19 era, including a rise in fan misbehavior at sporting events. Second, stadiums have changed, with more high-tech amenities, luxuries and conveniences.
- By Peter Evans
- Feb 08, 2022
For a variety of reasons, cybersecurity experts are urging caution as we enter 2022.
- By Allen Drennan
- Feb 07, 2022
The unpredictable shortage of goods because of pandemic-triggered supply chain problems is broad: plastic cup lids, woodworking tools, paper goods, and lumber, to name a few.
- By Greg Yarrington
- Feb 07, 2022
We sat down with Bala Kumar, CPO of Jumio, to discuss balancing the customer and fraud prevention.
Many governments and industries worldwide have mandated that various forms of personal data be protected by encryption while at rest or in transit.
- By Richard Kanadjian
- Feb 07, 2022
InfraGard National Members Alliance, an FBI-affiliated nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting U.S. critical infrastructure and the American people, and NEC Corporation of America have joined forces in the fight against human trafficking. In honor of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in January,
The Secure Technology Alliance’s 2022 Payments Summit will feature a full agenda of industry-defining topics. Sessions will explore contactless and NFC innovations, buy now, pay later and peer-to-peer transactions.
SecurityCEU.com has launched the Frontline Project Management Course, a new online training in partnership with industry-renowned educator Nadim Sawaya, MSCE, CPP.
NAPCO Security Technologies Inc., is pleased to introduce Mark Miller as the new regional sales manager for New England, and Paul Hoey, former RSM, as new systems applications support provider for the country.
Protecting perimeters, buildings, property and people is no small responsibility, whether it is an embassy, a school, factory or farmers market. Knowing you have the right equipment in place to secure your facility and to prevent human tragedies brings a peace of mind that no amount of money can buy.
The year 2020 was a challenge for casinos, as lockdowns forced them to close their doors and ultimately cost the gaming industry $18.3 billion in the 2020 fiscal.
- By Gerald Becker
- Jan 27, 2022
The security approaches we counted on to secure our networks and protect our IT resources against attackers are no longer up to the task.
- By Michael Wood
- Jan 27, 2022
Today, 13.56 MHz contactless smartcards are used to provide increased security compared to 125 KHz proximity cards.
- By Scott Lindley
- Jan 27, 2022
In a recent report by the World Economic Forum, Building Resilience in Manufacturing and Supply Systems in the COVID-19 Context and Beyond suggests that manufacturers adopt new working models and governing to increase manufacturing resilience.
- By Alvis Chen
- Jan 27, 2022
As 360-degree video surveillance cameras continue to evolve, this technology has become an essential part of many security solutions. Its unique ability to capture large areas of a scene with no blind spots has made these devices a powerful tool wherever total situational awareness is required.
- By Justin Wheatley
- Jan 27, 2022
Security-Net Inc. is welcoming Strategic Security Solutions, a commercial security integrator focused on providing security solutions to commercial entities, universities, critical infrastructure and healthcare facilities, to its membership.
The No. 1 issue faced by airports prior to the pandemic was capacity and as passenger counts ramp up, this issue is coming right back in focus. Airport expansions are few, and far between.
- By Anthony Incorvati
- Jan 27, 2022