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Alcatraz and Channeltivity Partner to Deliver High Tech Channel Management Solutions for Dealer Success

Alcatraz and Channeltivity have united to help deliver a state-of-the-art channel and training program that fosters partner success.

Cyberattacks on state, local government up 50%

Many of the cyberattacks on state, local, tribal and territorial governments are not complicated and could be avoided through simple steps such as improved cyber hygiene and two-factor authentication, a new report states.

The Role of Confidential Computing in Protecting Cloud Applications and Sensitive Data from Breaches

Today, encrypting data is popular for protecting private information at rest and in transit, but protecting data in use in an efficient manner has proven difficult.



Security Professionals Overcome the Challenges of COVID-19 to Help Bring School Supplies to Children in Need with Mission 500’s “Virtual” Florida Backpack Event

In what has become an annual event spearheaded by Mission 500, students at Crosspointe Elementary School in Boynton Beach, Florida will once again have essential school supplies, provided by COPS Monitoring thanks to the generous efforts of the “Back to School Backpack Event.”

Democratizing Access

Democratizing Access

The COVID-19 pandemic has put financial institutions under more pressure to stay on top of fraudulent activity— as opportunists are looking for any weakness in a system that can be exploited.

The Rise and Sophistication of Mobile Apps in Physical Security Sector

Safety and security risks are everywhere including the office, schools, concerts, retail malls and hospitals. However, security professionals, who are tasked with protecting the public, can’t be everywhere at all times and they require timely information in order to prevent potential incidents.

Coordinating Emergency Communications

Coordinating Emergency Communications

One of the many lessons learned from the Smart Cities movement is that you can achieve significant improvement in community safety and resilience when you use network technologies to facilitate communications and data sharing.

Why Lone Workers are Vulnerable

The economic slowdown created by the pandemic has forced many retail chains, restaurants, hotels, banks and financial institutions with a retail presence to cut back on staff and change their business models.

The New Heart of Security

The physical security industry has before it an incredible opportunity: to lead business digital transformation (DX) through security convergence.

The Threat from Within

The Threat from Within

Just as banks use every tool at their disposal to maximize revenue opportunities and manage their ledger, they must take the same approach when it comes to security.

Controlling the Cogeneration Plant for Hudson Yards

Towering over the Hudson River on Manhattan’s New West Side is Hudson Yards – a cultural epicenter with more than 100 diverse shops, residences and culinary experiences. By area, it’s the largest private real estate development in the United States – covering more than 18 million square feet over seven city blocks.

Turning to technology as safe and trustworthy passwords

More Secure Banking

To be successful in financial services, banks, investment firms and other institutions need to prove to their customer base that they are safe and trustworthy. Yet many still rely on passwords, PINs and other knowledge- based authentication factors—which are not only unreliable, but also insecure.

A Hands-free Environment

No one will argue that the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way we interact in public spaces.

Using AI Power

Using AI Power

Video surveillance is commonplace today, but many organizations don’t even realize that they aren’t fully leveraging the video data that their cameras capture. Traditionally, law enforcement and physical security teams use video cameras to monitor areas in real-time and to review footage to glean evidence for post-incident investigation.

The Evolution of Risk

Risk prevention has always been a fundamental part of business planning and operations. And while the various forms of protection available have evolved over the years, so also has risk. About 20 years ago, professional security was mostly limited to night watchmen, armored trucks and closed circuit video cameras wired to VCRs.

Encrypt Your Flash Drive

Encrypt Your Flash Drive

USB drives are convenient devices. They are used daily by hundreds of millions of people around the world to store or transport data, much of which would be considered confidential. Chances are there are plenty of USB drives floating around your company or organization right now.

How Security and COVID-19 Became Partners

COVID-19 has changed a lot of things about life and business Some opportunities have been challenging, other plans have been nimble exercises of security technology stepping up to the place, swinging for a home run.

Speco Continues To Expand the National Accounts Team with West Coast New Hire

Speco is pleased to announce the hiring of security Industry veteran Steven Currens as the latest addition to the National Accounts Team.

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