CyberSecurity


Wired Lists the Windows 10 Security Settings worth Knowing

Wired Lists the Windows 10 Security Settings worth Knowing

Windows 10 features a number of security updates and settings that are important to know, even if you didn’t read the fine print.



Public Wi-Fi Users Neglect Security Precautions

Public Wi-Fi Users Neglect Security Precautions

Some public Wi-Fi hotspots are provided by con artists.

Part 7: Refocus on the Glide Path

Part 7: Refocus on the Glide Path

Intersecting business into the professionalization of information security debate.

Zscaler Raises $100M in Funding

Zscaler Raises 100M in Funding

The funding was led by TPG Growth.

Part 6: Taking Control of the Stick

Part 6: Taking Control of the Stick

5 steps to help professionalize the cybersecurity workforce.

Part 5: Wake the Flight Crew

Part 5: Wake the Flight Crew

Five key areas of understanding for information security directors.

Pay Now or Pay Later

Part 4: Pay Now or Pay Later

Breaches of all sizes - small, medium and large - ruin reputations and can cost millions of dollars.

Android Security Flaw Leaves 950 Million Phones Vulnerable

Android Security Flaw Leaves 950 Million Phones Vulnerable

The devices can be hacked using a simple MMS message.

Google Disables Flash Due to Security Concerns

Google Disables Flash Due to Security Concerns

Mozilla also disabled the web-enabled video software.

Futuristic Replacements for Passwords

Futuristic Replacements for Passwords

Since introduction of computer passwords, not much has changed...until now.

21 Million Social Security Numbers Stolen in Second OPM Data Breach

21 Million Social Security Numbers Stolen in Second OPM Data Breach

Credit monitoring and identity-theft protection offered to those affected.

How Colleges and Universities Defend Against Cyber Threats

How Colleges and Universities Defend Against Cyber Threats

Take into consideration the hackers' motivation, then develop a plan of action.

Security Startup Octopus Raises $2.5M

Security Startup Octopus Raises $2.5M

The cloud-based physical security tool raised the money from a group called Singulariteam.

United Airlines Resuming Flights after Computer Glitch

United Airlines Resuming Flights after Computer Glitch

Flights were grounded nationwide due to a network connectivity issue.

China Adopts New National Security Law

China Adopts New National Security Law

Critics have said the law might be used to eliminate dissent.

Google Security Researcher Leaves to Take on New Project

Google Security Researcher Leaves to Take on New Project

The researcher known as Mudge plans to start a non-profit devoted to software security.

Facebook Hires Yahoo’s Chief Security Executive

Facebook Hires Yahoo's Chief Security Executive

Alex Stamos starts his new job as the company’s chief security officer.

Banks Show Vulnerabilities in Website Security

Banks Show Vulnerabilities in Website Security

Banks such as HSBC and TD Bank are behind the times when it comes to protecting their digital assets.

New Report Puts Samsung Galaxy Users at Risk

New Report Puts Samsung Galaxy Users at Risk

Private information stored on the phone could easily be accessed.

Houston Astros

Houston Astros' Ground Control System Hacked, Possibly by Rival Team

Network contained internal discussions about trades, proprietary statistics and scouting reports.

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  • Live from GSX 2024 Preview

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  • Elevate Your Business

    In today’s dynamic business environment, companies specializing in physical security are constantly evolving to remain competitive. One strategic shift these businesses can make to give them the advantage is a full or partial transition to a recurring revenue model, popularly called a subscription service. This approach will bring numerous benefits that not only enhance business stability but also improve customer relationships and drive innovation. Recurring monthly revenue (RMR) or recurring annual revenue (RAR) are two recurring cadence choices that work simply and effectively. Read Now

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  • 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

  • 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

  • EasyGate SPT and SPD

    EasyGate SPT SPD

    Security solutions do not have to be ordinary, let alone unattractive. Having renewed their best-selling speed gates, Cominfo has once again demonstrated their Art of Security philosophy in practice — and confirmed their position as an industry-leading manufacturers of premium speed gates and turnstiles. 3