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DeKalb County, Georgia Alarm Users to Experience Faster, More Accurate Emergency Alarm Response

Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP) technology goes live at county’s 911 center.

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Cuomo: You Can’t Depend on China For PPE

The New York governor said that New York hospitals must prepare their own stockpiles of personal protective equipment.

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May the Fourth: Security Lessons from The Mandalorian

The Star Wars series provides good examples that we can use as lessons to combat scammers attempting to profit from COVID-19, writes Tyler Reguly.

Simple Steps to Secure the Remote Workforce

It’s safe to say that everyone is feeling pretty uneasy right now. Our reality is changing dramatically, as each day brings a wave of new information. Suddenly we’re all indoors as much as possible, and if we’re lucky, working remotely.

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Drug Trade Struggling at the Border During COVID-19 Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic led U.S. officials to close the Mexico border to nonessential travel, adding another hurdle for the cartels but possibly helping law enforcement.

Connect ONE Announces Integration with HALO loT Smart Sensor from IPVideo Corp.

Now, end users can incorporate all their security services, including HALO, into the Connect ONE cloud-hosted user interface.

Vector Security Networks Announces 2020 Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) Scholarship Recipients

$21,335 awarded to support loss prevention continuing education



Boon Edam Inc. Appoints New Factory Executive

Patrick Nora to steer Boon Edam America’s Manufacturing Company in fabricating security entrances and revolving doors.

Are You Securing All Your Remote Workers?

According to a 2019 State of Remote Work study, 62% of people work from home at least part of the time, with 82% of those individuals planning to either maintain or increase their level of remote work – validating that the physical location of users matters less and less in how organizations conduct business.

Three Ways SaaS Backup Solutions Can Minimize Damage from a Ransomware Attack

Today, any company without a plan to quickly and fully recover from a ransomware attack is whistling past the graveyard. In February, the New York Times reported that ransomware attacks in 2019 increased “41 percent” from the year before, with the average payment to release files increasing to “$84,116 in the last quarter of 2019, more than double what it was the previous quarter.” Meanwhile, the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be making the threat of ransomware worse.

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Making the Best of a Challenging Situation: Engaging Employees Through Training

By helping employees to feel productive and sharpen skills through training, ADT Commercial has hit upon an innovative way to ease collective stress during uncertain times.

SecurityTrax Unveils Customizable CRM Platform

Major Platform Upgrade Includes All-New User Experience, Data Resources, and Powerful Integrations and Customizations

DHS Funding Will Target Violence and Terrorism Prevention

The department has seen an uptick in online efforts to recruit terrorists and encourage radicalization, leading to the development of the grant program.

Arcules and RAS Watch Partner to Optimize Global Security Operations Center Management

Arcules announces a strategic partnership with RAS Watch to deliver a fully managed and outsourced (GSOC) solution

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Hackers Target Nintendo, Affecting Accounts of 160,000 Users

After customers reported fraudulent purchases, Nintendo announced that a credential stuffing campaign led to breaches of thousands of accounts.

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Employee Safety Stressed by CBP New Orleans

The agency has taken a vigorous approach to protect border patrol and customs officers from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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World Health Organization Sees Dramatic Uptick in Cyber Attacks

Nearly 450 active email addresses and passwords used by WHO staff have been leaked online, and the public has received email scams from people posing as staff.

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“COVID-19” Thermal Cameras Start to Hit the Marketplace

As video surveillance companies look to recover lost revenue, temperature detection capabilities have become a hot commodity.

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Top Eight Methods to Secure DevOps Pipelines

In order to address vulnerabilities and risks, security teams must enable privileged access management and automate security tools, among other tips.

Glitch May Have Exposed Data of Thousands of Small Businesses Applying for Federal Relief Loans

Nearly 8,000 applicants to a Small Business Administration loan program may have had their data shown to other users filling out the application.

LenelS2 OnGuard System Approved for Federal Government Use

Embedded validation software available from HID Global

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Industry Groups Push For More Cybersecurity Funding In Future COVID-19 Stimulus Legislation

With high numbers of ransomware attacks and increased threats due to teleworking, advocacy groups want Congress to prioritize cybersecurity funds to local and state governments.

COVID-19 Phishing Attacks are Exposing Email Security’s Biggest Flaws

To those of us who work in cybersecurity, hackers and nation state adversaries exploiting the pandemic to drive fear and misunderstanding is certainly horrific, but not at all unexpected. To put the situation into perspective, Tech Republic reported on a 667% increase in malicious email attacks in just a 22-day span (March 1-23). According to the article, more than 2% of those 467,000 spear-phishing emails detected were COVID-19 related.

Top 5 Cybersecurity Strategies Integrators Need to Learn

As cyberthreats to video surveillance systems continue to increase, there is high demand from end-users for the channel to be knowledgeable and prepared to mitigate cybersecurity risks. Ongoing education is critical for both security and IT employees, preparing them to work together as cybersecurity experts

Security and Safety Things Opens App Challenge for Developers

Winners of the challenge will be eligible for a cash prize of 10 000€ each and will have their solution showcased.

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New York State Responded to Cyber Attack on Government Servers Weeks Before Coronavirus Pandemic Hit

Officials handled an attack that disabled access to state agency databases just a few weeks before the state became the epicenter of the COVID-19 crisis.

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Demand for Security Guards, Cybersecurity Workers Remains High Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Security companies are scrambling to hire guards and IT workers as businesses worry about break-ins to closed properties and cybersecurity issues associated with working remotely.

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