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Cyber Impact

Cyber Impact

Today’s retail banks are nothing like they were in your grandfather’s day. Back then customers conducted all their banking business in a physical branch.

Ready for the Showdown

All signs are pointing to Las Vegas for ISC West. Even though I’m writing this two months ahead of the show, it is pretty much all that is on my mind, as far as work is concerned.

You Can Benefit

Sales of home automation systems and connected or smart locks are growing every year.



Keep It Simple

Keep It Simple

Over the past decade, high-tech devices, megapixels, Power over Ethernet, and many other new offerings and improvements have revolutionized the physical security landscape.

Private and Secure

Private and Secure

Cyberattacks are on the rise. Whether via IT infrastructure or internally, the Security Industry faces the challenge of guaranteeing that the data in their systems remains private, properly protected and encrypted.

Experience, Longevity Focused on Security

In November 2015, New York-based system integrator Total Recall Corp. celebrated 30 years of designing and delivering technologically advanced video surveillance security solutions for a variety of industries including law enforcement, government agencies and corporations.

Diversifying Company Assets

Diversifying Company Assets

You’ve heard of IdentiSys, and its mission to supply identification and card solutions to end users in North America.

Helping Security Directors Sleep at Night

Every day the news bombards the public with the newest security breach: stolen identities, intellectual property breaches, unauthorized access, active shooter situations and more.

A Prayer For Security

Houses of worship have long been known as welcoming, open havens, offering support and guidance for people in need, but that mission is being challenged by active shooters and other criminals committing assault, theft, arson and vandalism.

Seven Superior Steps

Today’s instant economy requires that more of a company’s business processes be open to external stakeholders.

High-Level Threats

Our world is connected through travel now more than ever before. Globalization has made way for a constant coming and going, making border security more necessary.

Growing Connection

The industry is starting to see a growing connection between existing home security and home automation providers and their DIY counterparts.

CLOUD-BASED SOLUTION

Cloud-based Solution

Even though the security industry has been talking about the concept of “The Cloud” for a number of years, the industry has been slow to capitalize on the capabilities and power of the platform on a widespread basis.

United Tech Rejects Honeywell

United Tech Rejects Honeywell's $90.7 Billion Offer

United Technologies rejected a $90.7 billion offer from rival supplier, Honeywell Inc.

Milestone Makes the Move to Open Platform Community

Milestone Makes the Move to Open Platform Community

Milestone Systems announced at the annual MIPS event their move from Open Platform Company to Open Platform Community.

Workplace Shooting Spree Kills 4

Workplace Shooting Spree Kills 4

A Kansas Sheriff believes a protection order sparked a shooter to kill 4 and injure 14 more.

Award Show Security at an All Time High

Award Show Security at an All Time High

This year’s Oscar show will be the first since the terrorist attacks in San Bernardino and Paris resulting in intense security of those attending.

A Child Tracker Website, uKnowKids, Admits Data Breach

Child Tracker Website, uKnowKids, Admits Data Breach

A website that contains information about children in case they go missing has admitted a glaring security hole that leaves the data of over 1,500 children exposed.

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