Networking Security


The Connected World

The Connected World

The abundance of networked solutions and devices—both security and nonsecurity— has exploded in recent years, providing unparalleled convenience and efficiency.

Dissecting the Advantages

Physical identity access management (PIAM) solutions have changed the way leading organizations approach security.

Netgear Warns Routers have Easily Exploitable Security Vulnerability

Netgear Warns Routers have Easily Exploitable Security Vulnerability

Several routers, including those in the popular “Nighthawk” series, are affected.

Online Exclusive: Building Security Management: Is the Cloud a Viable Option?

Online Exclusive: Building Security Management: Is the Cloud a Viable Option?

Now, the understanding of cloud technology and its value are clear, but safety often comes into question for security professionals.

FLIR Launches Second Generation FLIR Meridian Network Video Recorder

Latest all-in-one NVR offers advanced embedded enterprise video management features for small and medium business users.

Securing The Network

Securing The Network

It is an understatement to say that IP networks have been a game changer for specifying, installing or managing video security and surveillance systems.

Widen The Approach

Widen The Approach

Remember the Jurassic Age of organizational security? You built the stronghold, hardened the perimeter, established a set of rules and walked away. Security? Done.

Software Defined

As physical security technology continues to advance in both complexity and capability, it is increasingly bumping into and being influenced by other technology segments.



Sophisticated Attacks

Sophisticated Attacks

With cyber-attacks on the ascent, the need to strengthen the security posture and be responsive is top of mind for CIOs, CEOs and CISOs. Security is closely interlinked to all aspects of the business and has a direct bearing on business reputation, privacy and intellectual property

Securing Confidences

Manufacturing companies are placing increasing emphasis on data security throughout their operations to protect confidential data and to validate their systems are protected against unauthorized and unwanted changes.

Wake Up!

Megapixel technology has been a tremendously disruptive force in the security industry, as the superior image quality made possible by high-resolution imaging has led to increased capabilities and effectiveness of video surveillance.

The Top 3 Trends

The Top 3 Trends

Cloud environments give companies a cost-effective, easy-to-use data store solution. In fact, analysts predict that cloud spending will cross a $200 billion tipping point in 2016.

Your Best Project: Ten Security Design Tools You Must Try

Your Best Project: Ten Security Design Tools You Must Try

Network design is challenging, requiring designers to balance user performance expectations with network-resource costs, capacities, capabilities, and use scenarios.

The Top 3 Trends

The Top 3 Trends

Cloud environments give companies a cost-effective, easy-to-use data store solution. In fact, analysts predict that cloud spending will cross a $200 billion tipping point in 2016.

Who is the Next Gen Worker?

Who is the Next Gen Worker?

Today’s workplace is far different from 15, five, even two years ago. Employees are expected to get more done, in a shorter amount of time, with more distractions than ever before.

The Risk Profile

The Risk Profile

It’s become clear that the likelihood of cyber attacks isn’t a question of “if,” but rather a question of “when.”

Hello Internet

Hello Internet

Phishing is a problem for everyone from consumers to businesses to governments.

A Practical Defense

A resilient electric power grid is critical to a wide range of essential services and is a highly complex mosaic of technologies.

Securing the Backstreets of South L.A.

Securing the Backstreets of South L.A.

How Fluidmesh technology is making a high-risk neighborhood safer.

Dave Larson, COO of Corero Network Security, discusses DDoS attacks.

Online Exclusive: DDoS Attacks Fuel the Need for Modern Protection Methods

DDoS attack prevention is nearly impossible: it’s difficult to track down hackers, whereas it’s easy and inexpensive to launch a DDoS attack.

Featured

  • Planning for Your Perimeter

    Planning for Your Perimeter

    The perimeter is an organization’s first line of defense and a critical element of any security and surveillance program. Even if a building’s interior or exterior security is strong, without a solid perimeter surveillance approach any company or business is vulnerable. Read Now

  • The Key Issue

    The Key Issue

    It is February 2014. A woman is getting ready in her room on a cruise ship when she hears a knock on the door; it is a crewmember delivering breakfast. She is not presentable so she tells him to leave it by the door. Read Now

  • Achieving Clear Communications

    Achieving Clear Communications

    Technology within the security industry has adapted to numerous changes through the years, from the early days of analog devices to today’s IP-based solutions, networked cameras, and access control solutions, in addition to analytics, cloud-based products, virtual security guards, and more. Read Now

  • Taking Flight

    Taking Flight

    Airport security is a complex system that incorporates multiple technologies to ensure the safety and security of travelers, employees and the facility itself. Sound-based technologies are integral pieces of this system, providing means of communication, notification and monitoring. Read Now

New Products

  • PACE® Long Range Ethernet Solutions

    PACE® Long Range Ethernet Solutions

    Altronix introduces the newest addition to its portfolio of PACE® Long Range Ethernet Solutions. 3

  • ComNet NW1 Gen 4

    ComNet NW1 Gen 4

    ComNet, Communication Networks, is announcing the introduction of its Generation 4 line of NetWave® wireless products that offer greater performance and increased stability in applications where throughput and increased bandwidth is increasingly important. 3

  • Camden Door Controls Application Spec Guide

    Camden Door Controls Application Spec Guide

    Camden Door Controls, an industry-leading provider of innovative, high quality door activation and locking products, has published a new application spec guide for specification writers designing a wireless barrier-free restroom control system. 3