CyberSecurity


Shadow IT: Balancing Efficiency with Security

Shadow IT: Balancing Efficiency with Security

While the practice of Shadow IT has existed since computing became a staple of the workplace and tech-savvy employees started skirting the rules, the risks of Shadow IT have skyrocketed with the exponential rise of mobile devices and cloud technology.



NFL Hires Cybersecurity Firm after Social Media Hacks

NFL Hires Cybersecurity Firm after Social Media Hacks

The NFL has hired cybersecurity firm, K2 Intelligence, to help teach players how to use social media.

UCLA Forms Task Force after Deadly Shooting on Campus

UCLA Forms Task Force after Deadly Shooting on Campus

In the week following the murder-suicide that happened on UCLA’s campus, safety officials have created a task force to deal with security issues.

Common Password is Revealed in Massive Twitter Heist

Common Password is Revealed in Massive Twitter Heist

If your password for the social media platform, Twitter, is 123456 then you might need to change things up a little bit.

Hackers Take Over Outlander PHEV

Hackers Take Over Outlander PHEV

A security firm was able to hack into Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV through its mobile app and disable the theft alarm.

Facebook Vulnerability Allows Hacker to Alter Conversations

Facebook Vulnerability Allows Hacker to Alter Conversations

A security flaw in Facebook’s Messenger platform allowed hackers to edit conversation and implant malicious links.

Federal Reserve Victim to Over 50 Cybersecurity Breaches

Federal Reserve Victim to Over 50 Cybersecurity Breaches

Records show that the Federal Reserve has suffered through over 50 cybersecurity breaches in less than four years.

Why You Should Delete Your MySpace Page

Why You Should Delete Your MySpace Page

Hundreds of millions of hacked account details from social media networks such as MySpace and Tumblr have been advertised for sale online.

German Nuclear Plan Suffers from Cyber Attack

German Nuclear Power Plant Suffers from Cyber Attack

The cyber attack was designed to give hackers remote access to the facilities.

Security Concerns Raised Over Presidential Campaign Apps

Security Concerns Raised Over Presidential Campaign Apps

A computer-security firm has raised concerns over the campaign apps of presidential candidates Ted Cruz and John Kasich.

IoT Security Spending to Skyrocket in 2016

IoT Security Spending to Skyrocket in 2016

Gartner predicts worldwide security spending on the Internet of Things to reach high amounts this year.

FBI Paid Over $1 Million to Break into iPhone

FBI Paid Over $1 Million to Break into iPhone

The FBI was finally able to extract the data from the San Bernardino attacker’s iPhone, but was it worth the price?

Visa Wants to Make your Chip Credit Card Purchase Faster

Visa Wants to Make your Chip Credit Card Purchase Faster

Visa is working on a solution to trim seconds off the time it takes to purchase something using the new chip-enabled credit cards.

U.S. and Russia Meet on Cybersecurity

U.S. and Russia Meet on Cybersecurity

The United States and Russia are meeting to discuss cybersecurity, and hopefully prevent a cyber war.

Businesses Need Education on Cloud Security

Businesses Need Education on Cloud Security

Based on research done by Intel Security, there is a c-level blind spot when it comes to the vulnerabilities of the cloud.

CBS Sports App Left User Data Vulnerable During March Madness

CBS Sports App Left User Data Vulnerable During March Madness

Fans of the college basketball tournament, March Madness, may need to pay special attention to the information they shared on the CBS Sports app and website during the popular event.

Forget Apple vs. FBI: WhatsApp Encrypts Messages for All Users

Forget Apple vs. FBI: WhatsApp Encrypts Messages for All Users

Messaging app, WhatsApp, has made a move to encrypt all messages sent and received on their platform.

The Biggest Data Leak in History

The Biggest Data Leak in History

The Panama Papers, recently leaked by an anonymous source, is the biggest data breach in history.

IoT At ISC

IoT At ISC

There going to be a ton of new products at this year’s ISC West show, especially internet driven devices.

Dovetailing Cybersecurity into an IoT World

Dovetailing Cybersecurity into an IoT World

When it comes to cybersecurity the world falls into two camps: those focused on securing their hardware and applications as a closed system, and those who recognize that converging technologies calls for a more ecosystem-centric approach.

Featured

  • New Report Reveals Top Security Risks for U.S. Retail Chains

    Interface Systems, a provider of security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, has released its 2024 State of Remote Video Monitoring in Retail Chains report. The detailed study analyzed over 2 million monitoring requests across 4,156 retail locations in the United States from September 2023 to August 2024. Read Now

  • Gaining a Competitive Edge

    Ask most companies about their future technology plans and the answers will most likely include AI. Then ask how they plan to deploy it, and that is where the responses may start to vary. Every company has unique surveillance requirements that are based on market focus, scale, scope, risk tolerance, geographic area and, of course, budget. Those factors all play a role in deciding how to configure a surveillance system, and how to effectively implement technologies like AI. Read Now

  • 6 Ways Security Awareness Training Empowers Human Risk Management

    Organizations are realizing that their greatest vulnerability often comes from within – their own people. Human error remains a significant factor in cybersecurity breaches, making it imperative for organizations to address human risk effectively. As a result, security awareness training (SAT) has emerged as a cornerstone in this endeavor because it offers a multifaceted approach to managing human risk. Read Now

  • The Stage is Set

    The security industry spans the entire globe, with manufacturers, developers and suppliers on every continent (well, almost—sorry, Antarctica). That means when regulations pop up in one area, they often have a ripple effect that impacts the entire supply chain. Recent data privacy regulations like GDPR in Europe and CPRA in California made waves when they first went into effect, forcing businesses to change the way they approach data collection and storage to continue operating in those markets. Even highly specific regulations like the U.S.’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) can have international reverberations – and this growing volume of legislation has continued to affect global supply chains in a variety of different ways. Read Now

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New Products

  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening. 3

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure. 3

  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis. 3