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Sandia National Laboratories Researcher Looks for Bad Guys in Cyberspace

Sandia National Laboratories Researcher Looks for Bad Guys in Cyberspace

The weakest link in many computer networks may just be the gullible human.

Quantum Cryptography Put to Work for Electric Grid Security

Quantum Cryptography Put to Work for Electric Grid Security

A Los Alamos National Laboratory quantum cryptography (QC) team successfully completed the first-ever demonstration of securing control data for electric grids using quantum cryptography.

ABI Research Forecasts Dual Interface and Pure Contactless Smart Cards

ABI Research Forecasts Dual Interface and Pure Contactless Smart Cards

Over the next three years, ABI Research expects to see a shift in the penetration ratio of pure contactless and dual interface shipments.



Delta Scientific MP5000 Portable Crash Barriers Used at Presidential Inaugural

Delta Scientific MP5000 Portable Crash Barriers Used at Presidential Inaugural

MP5000 barriers are able to stop 7.5 ton (6400 Kg) vehicles traveling 40 mph (48 kph).

Who is Hacking into US Critical Infrastructures

Who is Hacking into US Critical Infrastructures

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has released a statement that cyber-attacks on critical U.S. infrastructure have jumped 52% compared to last year.

Steve Casey Joined Sielox as Senior Vice President COO and Partner

Steve Casey Joined Sielox as Senior Vice President COO and Partner

Casey, who has an equity stake in the company, will manage product development, operations and customer service for Sielox.

Biggest Milestone Integration Platform Symposium Ever

Biggest Milestone Integration Platform Symposium Ever

‘Think Bigger’ theme at an annual partner event motivates innovative partnerships.

AFL Spans Great Lengths to Reach Peruvian Power Station

AFL Spans Great Lengths to Reach Peruvian Power Station

A world record was set by AFL's SkyWrap for the longest wrap cable span ever installed, and it was all caught on video.

Bank of New Zealand Uses Altronix Throughout its 179 Branches

Bank of New Zealand Uses Altronix Throughout its 179 Branches

Altronix, a power supply manufacturer, delivers a broad range of solutions and dependability to the banking industry.

Honeywell Names Gary Lederer Leader of Americas Fire and Sensing Business

Honeywell Names Gary Lederer Leader of Americas Fire and Sensing Business

“Under Gary’s leadership, our seasoned management team, highly-recognized brands and superior, customer service will continue to position Honeywell as a strong industry leader.”

Viscount Systems Awarded Contract to Secure Large Industrial Facility

Viscount Systems Awarded Contract to Secure Large Industrial Facility

This contract expands the Freedom Active Directory to run on the Microsoft Hyper-V Cloud.

Millions in Stolen Diamonds Takeoff from Brussels Airport

Millions in Stolen Diamonds Takeoff from Brussels Airport

Eight men dressed like police, complete with guns, raced down an airport tarmac, arriving just in time to pry open the door to the plane and steal diamonds.

Mobotix Aligns with AVAD as Part of New Distribution Agreement

Mobotix Aligns with AVAD as Part of New Distribution Agreement

A custom electronics distributor delivers MOBOTIX IP technologies to new markets.

DOJ Agency Seeking Input on Gun Safety Technologies

DOJ Agency Seeking Input on Gun Safety Technologies

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) seeks input to assist with its market research and technology assessment of existing and emerging gun safety technologies.

SpotterRF Radar Selected by DOD for Capability Demonstration

SpotterRF Radar Selected by DOD for Capability Demonstration

SpotterRF received immediate feedback on its radar system in a realistic, military-maritime environment.

President of the ASIS International CSO Roundtable Appointed

President of the ASIS International CSO Roundtable Appointed

The ASIS International CSO Roundtable finalized the decision to appoint Thomas Tidiks of Zurich Insurance in Switzerland as president for 2013.

ScanSource Security Makes Product Selection A Snap With New Web-Based Tool

ScanSource Security, a value-added distributor of physical security products and a business unit of ScanSource Inc. has developed the industry’s first comprehensive web-based product selection tool for its reseller and dealer partners.

CPM East to Bring Together Government, Enterprise and First Responders to Share Best Practices for Disaster Recovery

Faced with natural disasters like SuperStorm Sandy and other times of crisis, businesses and government agencies have realized the importance of being able to remain in operation despite the challenges they may face.

Featured

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    Mission 500, the security industry’s nonprofit charity dedicated to supporting children in need across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity ahead of ISC West. The charity’s new look includes a modernized logo with refined messaging to reinforce Mission 500’s nearly decade-long commitment to serving the needs of children and families in crisis. Read Now

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  • Cyber Overconfidence Is Leaving Your Organization Vulnerable

    The increased sophistication of cyber threats pumped by the relentless use of AI and machine learning brings forth record-breaking statistics. Cyberattacks grew 44% YoY in 2024, with a weekly average of 1,673 cyberattacks per organization. While organizations up their security game to help thwart these attacks, a critical question remains: Can employees identify a threat when they come across one? A Confidence Gap survey reveals that 86% of employees feel confident in their ability to identify phishing attempts. But things are not as rosy as they appear; the more significant part of the report finds this confidence misplaced. Read Now

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    Connect ONE®

    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.