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885 Million Mortgage Documents Exposed Thanks to Website Vulnerability

885 Million Mortgage Documents Exposed Thanks to Website Vulnerability

First American Financial Corporation was made aware of a flaw that exposed their client's mortgage documents.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • May 29, 2019

Swann Outsmarts Crime With the Release of Wi-Fi Floodlight Security System

The new system can spot and prevent crime and protects what matters most with 2500-lumen motion lighting, video, siren, two-way talk and timely mobile alerts.

  • May 28, 2019
North Carolina Police Notice Decrease in Crime Following Installation of Surveillance Cameras

North Carolina Police Notice Decrease in Crime Following Installation of Surveillance Cameras

Greenville, N.C. police see a 20 percent decrease in crime thanks to previously installed surveillance cameras.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • May 28, 2019


Contruction on Taller White House Fence to Begin this Summer

Construction on Taller White House Fence to Begin this Summer

The fence around the White House will grow by five feet this summer.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • May 28, 2019
Utah Considering Hidden Security Measures for Sundance Film Festival

Utah Considering Hidden Security Measures for Sundance Film Festival

A new technology that can covertly detect weapons is being considered by Utah officials to secure large events and public spaces.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • May 24, 2019
City Recovers Slowly Following Ransomeware Attack

City Recovers Slowly Following Ransomeware Attack

Baltimore has been inching closer to restoring computer systems after a ransomeware attack on May 7.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • May 24, 2019
Eight Percent of Baltimore

Eight Percent of Baltimore's Surveillance Cameras Don't Work

Fifty-nine surveillance cameras in Baltimore's network of 744 cameras don't function correctly, according to police.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • May 23, 2019
Increasing Lines at TSA Checkpoints Create Security Risks for Airports

Increasing Lines at TSA Checkpoints Create Security Risks for Airports

TSA screener shortage exposes travelers to security risks

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • May 23, 2019
Six Top Information Security Risks to Be Aware of in 2019

Six Top Information Security Risks to Be Aware of in 2019

While companies and individuals embrace innovation, cybercriminals make use of the new backdoors to improve the scope of their hacking.

  • May 22, 2019

Secure Your Engines

The Milestone open platform VMS supports the widest choice in network devices, including support for more than 6,000 digital cameras, encoders and DVRs from more than 150 different manufacturers.

  • By Courtney Dillon Pedersen
  • May 22, 2019
Eiffel Tower Closed Evacuated after Man Spotted Climbing

Eiffel Tower Closed, Evacuated after Man Spotted Climbing

Officials closed the Eiffel Tower Monday afternoon and began evacuating visitors after a man was spotted climbing the tower.

  • By Jessica Davis
  • May 21, 2019
Chicago Police Increase Security at Jewish Institutions After Attempted Arson at Two Synagogues

Chicago Police Increase Security at Jewish Institutions After Attempted Arson at Two Synagogues

Chicago Police are increasing security at Jewish schools and synagogues after an attempted arson attack and vandalism at city synagogues, officials said.

  • By Jessica Davis
  • May 21, 2019
Trump Signs Order to Ban Huawei Brands

Trump Signs Order to Ban Huawei Brands

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order targeting technology provided by “foreign adversaries,” in what is widely being called a “Huawei ban.”

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • May 20, 2019
5 Challenges of Creating a Cybersecurity System for Our Electric Grid

5 Challenges of Creating a Cybersecurity System for Our Electric Grid

Here are some of the challenges that we must resolve before making the electric grid hacker-proof.

  • By Kayla Matthews
  • May 20, 2019
Moving from DevOps to DevSecOps: The Path to Security

Moving from DevOps to DevSecOps: The Path to Security

Security is now being analyzed during the development process to account for every variable.

  • By Jeff Keyes
  • May 20, 2019
Oregon City Sees Drop in Crime After Installation of Security Cams

Oregon City Sees Drop in Crime After Installation of Security Cams

Eugene Police set up three trailer-mounted security cameras in Kesey Square to cut down on crime.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • May 17, 2019

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  • Security Industry Association Announces the 2026 Security Megatrends

    The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2026 Security Megatrends, which form the basis of SIA’s signature annual Security Megatrends report defining the top 10 factors influencing both near- and long-term change in the global security industry. Read Now

  • The Future of Access Control: Cloud-Based Solutions for Safer Workplaces

    Access controls have revolutionized the way we protect our people, assets and operations. Gone are the days of cumbersome keychains and the security liabilities they introduced, but it’s a mistake to think that their evolution has reached its peak. Read Now

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    Large language models (LLMs) have taken the world by storm. Within months of OpenAI launching its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, it amassed more than 100 million users, making it the fastest-growing consumer application in history. Read Now

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    It was 2022 when early LLMs (Large Language Models) brought the term “AI” into mainstream public consciousness and since then, we’ve seen security corporations and integrators attempt to develop their solutions and sales pitches around the biggest tech boom of the 21st century. However, not all “artificial intelligence” is equally suitable for security applications, and it’s essential for end users to remain vigilant in understanding how their solutions are utilizing AI. Read Now

  • Improve Incident Response With Intelligent Cloud Video Surveillance

    Video surveillance is a vital part of business security, helping institutions protect against everyday threats for increased employee, customer, and student safety. However, many outdated surveillance solutions lack the ability to offer immediate insights into critical incidents. This slows down investigations and limits how effectively teams can respond to situations, creating greater risks for the organization. Read Now

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    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.

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