In the world of IT, insider threats are on a steep upward trajectory. The cost of these threats - including negligent and malicious employees that may steal authorized users’ credentials, rose from $8.3 million in 2018 to $16.2 million in 2023. Insider threats towards physical infrastructures often bleed into the realm of cybersecurity; for instance, consider an unauthorized user breaching a physical data center and plugging in a laptop to download and steal sensitive digital information.
- By Craig Herman
- Jul 25, 2024
Did someone break into the building? Maybe it is just an employee pulling an all-nighter. Or is it an actual perpetrator? Audio analytics, available in many AI-enabled cameras, can add context to what operators see on the screen, helping them validate assumptions. If a glass-break detection alert is received moments before seeing a person on camera, the added situational awareness makes the event more actionable.
- By Rui Barbosa
- Jul 24, 2024
Over the past decade, machine learning has enabled transformative advances in physical security technology. We have seen some amazing progress in using machine learning algorithms to train computers to assess and improve computational processes. Although such tools are helpful for security and operations, machines are still far from being capable of thinking or acting like humans. They do, however, offer unique opportunities for teams to enhance security and productivity.
- By Florian Matusek
- Jul 23, 2024
Computers around the world are beginning to come back online after a defective update to Windows machines from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike Friday affected almost 9 million machines.
- By Brent Dirks
- Jul 22, 2024
As technology advances, security programs have invested heavily in advanced systems and sensors. These sensors generate massive amounts of data, often overwhelming the security teams tasked with monitoring them. AI technology promises to sift through this data, using logic and reasoning to differentiate potential threats from non-threats.
- By Alejandro Ramirez de Arellano
- Jul 22, 2024
New applications of AI in IP cameras are delivering precise detection, robust search capabilities, elevated data analysis and enhanced image quality. When combined with built-in analytics, AI can help streamline forensic investigations and also supports several mission-critical business functions.
The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC) have announced a new partnership effort to promote collaboration, content generation and knowledge sharing and elevate awareness of the security consultant profession, as well as the essential relationship consultants have with security manufacturers and integrators.
Asia’s largest rail network, Indian Railways, is using an IDIS video solution integrated with facial recognition as part of an ambitious, multi-phase technology upgrade targeting significant growth.
Systems are starting to come back online after a global IT outage on Friday disrupted everything from airline operations to banks and 911 call centers.
- By Brent Dirks
- Jul 19, 2024
The threat landscape of stadium security is fluid. Today’s venues and stadiums have operational security 24/7, hosting sporting events, community events, concerts, conventions and more – each with a unique visitor base and each with unique security risks.
Property managers have their hands full, especially when it comes to establishing successful security systems on their properties. There are many pieces to the puzzle that come together for a property to protect itself properly.
- By Scott Goldfine
- Jul 18, 2024
The transportation industry is a complex and dynamic environment where efficient management of physical keys, vehicles and shared devices is critical to ensuring smooth operations, reducing costs and maintaining security. Every day, more transportation facilities are using modern electronic key and asset management systems to better secure, audit and manage the important assets that keep operations running smoothly.
Protecting servers and data has evolved rapidly over the past 15-plus years. Early on, concerns centered around the environmental conditions of where servers were housed within a building and the effects of humidity, temperature and air quality on their performance. This led to a better understanding of the need for a controlled environment to maximize equipment lifespan and capacity. It was also a driving force behind consolidating servers in a common space, i.e., the data center.
- By Chris Hobbs
- Jul 16, 2024
Attackers are increasingly targeting human-based vulnerabilities to infiltrate organizations. Humans have direct access to insider systems and data – any threat actor can easily phish users, steal their credentials and secure keys to the kingdom without having to fight advanced cybersecurity defenses. Studies show social engineering attacks and human errors are behind 68% of all breaches.
Oftentimes, boutique security companies find themselves grappling with a unique set of challenges. Unlike their larger counterparts, these firms face obstacles stemming from limited resources, minimal peer-to-peer interactions and restricted access to cutting-edge technology.
- By Jamine Moton
- Jul 16, 2024
Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions Inc., is pleased to announce that ZeroNow has welcomed RAD as an Industry Partner in its quest to bring the number of victims of school violence to zero.
NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., based in Amityville, NY, is pleased to announce several key personnel changes within its Napco Access Pro Division sales team (formerly Continental Access).
dormakaba announces the opening of a hub, including a new production facility in Montreal, Quebec. The new facility merges all former Access Solutions sites in Canada under one roof, supporting the growing global demand for access control solutions in the segment of hospitality.