CyberSecurity


Security at Scale—With Great Success Often Comes Great Security Problems

Security at Scale—With Great Success Often Comes Great Security Problems

Some common areas and issues to keep growing your business, not your security risk.



Army Considers More Multi-Factor Authentication Measures

Army Considers More Multi-Factor Authentication Measures

The U.S. Army is working toward adding more authentication measures to provide more options to access Army online resources while maintaining information technology system security.

Why Do Hospitals Keep Falling for Email Hacks? A Few Reasons...

Why Do Hospitals Keep Falling for Email Hacks? A Few Reasons...

Hospitals are often in the news due to data breaches, and email hacks are often the cause.

How to Execute a SOC 2 Report — From Planning to Distribution

How to Execute a SOC 2 Report — From Planning to Distribution

Many companies are employing System and Organization Controls reports before procuring vendors' services.

This California Health Network Was Just Hacked for the Third Time

This California Health Network Was Just Hacked for the Third Time

What went wrong?

Six Updates Companies Need to Make to Modernize Their Cybersecurity

Six Updates Companies Need to Make to Modernize Their Cybersecurity

Six things you can do to be proactive against potential cyber crimes.

Are Voice-Enabled Devices Prioritizing Convenience Over Security?

Are Voice-Enabled Devices Prioritizing Convenience Over Security?

Are voice-enabled devices making you more vulnerable to cyberattack?

Airlines Are The Next Big Targets For Cybercrime

Airlines Are The Next Big Targets For Cybercrime

No one really knows why airlines have become a target as of late but with the rate of attacks this high, something is definitely going on.

Data Exposed on Amazon Cloud Service: Facebook Has Messed Up Again

Data Exposed on Amazon Cloud Service: Facebook Has Messed Up Again

Facebook is in trouble again.

10 Tips for Keeping Your Personal Data Safe on Social Media

10 Tips for Keeping Your Personal Data Safe on Social Media

Strong passwords, two-factor authentication and good cyber hygiene will keep your personal information protected while browsing popular social media accounts.

Toyota and Lexus Dealerships Hacked, Millions Left Vulnerable

Toyota and Lexus Dealerships Hacked, Millions Left Vulnerable

Toyota's servers in Japan have been hacked, leaving millions of pieces of data left vulnerable.

Automation Can Close the Gap on Cyber Exposures

Automation Can Close the Gap on Cyber Exposures

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil: It is tempting for physical security professionals to take this passive approach to cybersecurity.

An Iron Solution

An Iron Solution

One of the primary criteria for any surveillance, access or security system is the requirement for a consistent and reliable power source, as even the most complex and expensive system solutions will be rendered useless if power is interrupted.

Managed Firewall Services

Managed Firewall Services

As cybercrime continues to plague companies of all sizes, across all industries both public and private, we wanted to take this opportunity to explore options that can help protect your data and your business.

Data Breach Exposes Data of Thousands of Medical Marijuana Patients

Data Breach Exposes Data of Thousands of Medical Marijuana Patients

The breach exposed diagnostic results, healthcare numbers and personal contact information.

Change Your Facebook Password Now

Change Your Facebook Password Now

Everyone should be changing their Facebook passwords after it was discovered all use passwords have been left unencrypted and searchable in plaintext.

2FA Immune Phishing Attacks Are on the Rise

2FA Immune Phishing Attacks Are on the Rise

2FA is more secure than single-factor methods only requiring a password, but it's not an impenetrable method.

How to Troubleshoot a DNS Leak

How to Troubleshoot a DNS Leak

DNS leaks can be a surprisingly common issue and are often only noticed when actively looked for.

Facebook Stored Hundreds of Millions of Passwords Unencrypted

Facebook Stored Hundreds of Millions of Passwords Unencrypted

Facebook stored “hundreds of millions” of account passwords unencrypted and viewable as plain text to tens of thousands of company employees, KrebsonSecurity reported Thursday.

Insider Threats: How to Stop the Most Common and Damaging Security Risk You Face

Insider Threats: How to Stop the Most Common and Damaging Security Risk You Face

Since each insider threat is very different, preventing them is challenging.

Featured

  • MetLife Stadium Uses Custom Surveillance Solution from Axis Communications

    Axis Communications, provider of video surveillance and network devices, today announced the implementation of a custom surveillance solution developed in collaboration with the MetLife Stadium security team. This new, tailored solution will help the venue augment its security capabilities, providing high-quality video at unprecedented distances and allowing the security team to identify details from anywhere in the venue. Read Now

  • U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Launches for Consumer Internet-Connected Devices

    The White House recently announced the launch of a cybersecurity label for internet-connected devices, known as the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, completing public notice and input over the last 18 months. During that time, FCC Commissioners decided in a bipartisan and unanimous vote to authorize the program and adopt final rules, as well as the trademarked, distinct shield logo that will be applied to products certified for the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark label. Read Now

  • Motorola Solutions Expands its Retail Portfolio with Theatro Labs Acquisition

    Motorola Solutions has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Theatro Labs, Inc., maker of AI and voice-powered communication and digital workflow software for frontline workers, based in Richardson, Texas. Read Now

  • FAST Announces National Security Technician Day Jan. 23

    The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has announced the third annual National Security Technician Day, an annual commemorative day held on Jan. 23 to honor security technicians across the country. Read Now

Webinars

New Products

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.” 3

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file. 3

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols. 3