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The Backbone

The Backbone

For many years, the sage advice for cybersecurity leaders has been to take a layered approach to security, and those words have served the industry well. Unfortunately, cracks in those layers continue to leave organizations vulnerable to security attacks.

How to Respond - Encryption is used to foil decryption tools

How to Respond

Between 2005 and 2016, ransomware infections were more common than data breaches, making them the most pervasive cyber threat of the last 11 years. Ransomware attacks may encrypt folders and files or even the entire hard drive, or they may just lock the devices so that users cannot access them.

Securing the City

Securing the City

Thanks to new advancements in video analytics technology and powerful Internet of Things (IoT) edge devices; these superheroes can now be armed with new superhuman capabilities to better protect us.



Protecting ATM Connections

With the rising popularity of the Internet accessible machines, the need to protect connections between the disparate ATMs and the banks’ processing centers became critical.

Think About the Future

Think About the Future

Video is a natural choice for security because as humans, we use our eyes more than any of our other senses.

It Matters Where Its Made

When you walk through the CyberLock facility with Tammy Davis, you truly get a sense of pride, responsibility and an amazing relationship she has developed within the community.

The Potential of Biometrics

The Potential of Biometrics

Many financial institutions are looking to biometrics to enhance customer trust and convenience, and for securing the bank enterprise and facilities.

Being Connected

The security of corporate data is critical to the integrity of operations. Yet, everywhere we turn, it seems like another company has become victim to some form of cyber threat, malware or ransomware attack.

HBO Victim in Latest Cyberattack

HBO Victim in Latest Cyberattack

Unreleased episodes of HBO shows and Game of Thrones scripts have been leaked as a result of the attack.

Vehicle Crash in Los Angeles Injures Eight Pedestrians

Vehicle Crash in Los Angeles Injures Eight Pedestrians

Eight people were injured when a van hopped the curb and crashed into a group of people dining at a popular restaurant.

MivaTek Announces Robert Moeller as New Vice President of Global Sales

Will Increase Awareness, Sales of the MivaTek Mobile-Cloud Platform & Retail Brands

Business Icon Mark Cuban Joins ASIS 2017 Keynote Lineup

4-day event to draw 22,000 security pros to Dallas, TX. Advance registration savings end August 11.

Smart Appliances should have Cybersecurity Rating

Smart Appliances should have Cybersecurity Rating

Televisions, fridges and other internet-connected home appliances should carry a security rating, a police chief suggested.

Israel Sees Push Back After Installing Security Measures at Religious Site

UPDATE: Israel Embassy Shooting in Jordan Deepens Uncertainties about Security at Temple Mount

Israel began implementing new security measures at entrances of one of the most holy sites in Jerusalem.

Security Cameras Shed Light On ‘Horrific’ Human-Smuggling Incident

Security Cameras Shed Light On 'Horrific' Human-Smuggling Incident

Surveillance cameras in a Walmart parking lot helped officials in their investigation into a human-smuggling case that left nine people dead.

Safe and Secure: A look into Artificial Intelligence Technology

Safe and Secure: A look into Artificial Intelligence Technology

AIT is everywhere. It has shaped the way we interact with the companies and businesses we patronize, either through chat assistance, e-mail spam algorithms, or fraud security monitoring for suspicious activity.

Erie Insurance Arena Improves Security Measures

Erie Insurance Arena Improves Security Measures

Authorities at Erie Insurance Arena enhance security though metal detectors and other security measures to increase patron safety.

The Human Side of Security:  Security Threats and Considerations For Today’s Mobile Workforce

The Human Side of Security: Security Threats and Considerations For Today’s Mobile Workforce

While flexibility is empowering the workforce, it is also complicating data security.

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