CyberSecurity


Your Vendors: Cold Beer or Malicious Attack Vector?

Your Vendors: Cold Beer or Malicious Attack Vector?

The five golden rules of developing a strong network security strategy for managing vendor access.



Increasing Security with Smart Credentials

Increasing Security with Smart Credentials

For about the same price, a smart credential provides a higher level of security, more convenience and far greater functionality than a proximity card. As used on college campuses and in newer access control systems, smart credentials have the ability to manage access, payments and many other functions much more securely.

Making the Choice - Fixed costs, customized solutions and user convenience - determining factors in buying physical identity and access management

Making the Choice

The migration of physical security technology to a network platform has made it easier and more convenient for organizations to integrate the various modalities of physical security into a unified configuration to better safeguard their employees, visitors, premises and material/intellectual property.

Stolen Vendor Credentials Responsible for Target Breach

Stolen Vendor Credentials Responsible for Target Breach

A strategy for the successful management of vendor remote access.

$9.84 Credit Charge on Statement Could Indicate Fraud

$9.84 Credit Charge on Statement Could Indicate Fraud

What to do if your statement has a charge of $9.84 followed by an unfamiliar website URL.

Michael’s Arts and Crafts Store Dealing with Possible Data Breach

Michael’s Arts and Crafts Store Dealing with Possible Data Breach

Things you need to do NOW if you have recently shopped at this arts and crafts store.

Google Chrome Hack Allows Websites to Listen to You

Google Chrome Hack Allows Websites to Listen to You

Even after closing a tab, pop-up window has the ability to record your voice, almost indefinitely, without you even knowing.

4 Easy-to-Do Tips to Defend Against the Target Hacks

4 Easy-to-Do Tips to Defend Against the Target Hacks

Hey Target shoppers! Here's your special of the day to keep your shopping experience at Target out of the hands of the "bad guys."

Target Hack Affected 70 Million Customers

Target Hack Affected 70 Million Customers

As the result of recent research and investigation, Target Corp. has upped the number affected by the data breach during the holidays.

Top 10 Articles of 2013 on Security Today

Most-read articles of 2103 are about airport security, iPhones, social media, guns, TSA, Android and Homeland Security.

Through several stages of card technologies, organizations still didn’t know who was carrying the card

Finding Biometrics

For more than 20 years, biometric hand geometry systems have been providing the highest level of security, access control and convenience in a wide range of applications all over the world.

Web users need to take the initiative and read the privacy policies of the privacy platforms they

As Online Privacy Becomes Commercialized, Consumers Need to Get Educated

Commercial Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are playing an increasing role in the current battle between privacy-conscious web users and government agencies seeking to increase their surveillance reach. But as online privacy becomes yet another product, ready to be branded and packaged, the problem of dishonest vendors, and a lack of education amongst customers, threatens to undermine any real benefit the market can bring.

The 12 Days of Security Tips

The 12 Days of Security Tips

Over the next 12 days, check back for updated safety and security tips, clever lyrics and holiday fun with Security Today as we explore the 12 Days of Christmas...security style!

Playstation 4 Security Tips for Safe Gaming

Playstation 4 Security Tips for Safe Gaming

Helping you and your family stay safe while enjoying your Playstation 4 gaming journey.

2 Million Stolen Facebook, Google, Twitter and Yahoo Passwords Found on Server in Netherlands

2 Million Stolen Facebook, Google, Twitter and Yahoo Passwords Found on Server in Netherlands

What you can do to help prevent your social media login credentials from getting stolen.

More than a byte

More than a Byte

Cybercrime is on the rise, and sensitive, corporate information is one of the top targets of external and internal attacks.

Accelerating Detection and Response

Last spring, in late March, regional grocer Schnucks Markets reported that the credit card data of more than 2 million customers was stolen by cybercriminals.

On The Fast Track

On the Fast Track

Cloud computing has kicked off the next big wave in business computing. It offers many benefits including business agility, security, scalability and reduced administration, resulting in a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) for any size and type of company.

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FBI Special Agent Discusses Counterterrorism at GovSec West 2013

Kevin Kolbye, as assistant special agent in charge of the FBI’s Dallas office, spoke about the FBI’s counterterrorism efforts.

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New Products

  • 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.

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area.