Security Today Magazine Digital Edition - October 2019

October 2019

  • Expanding Cybersecurity Solutions
  • The Mighty PoE
  • Theft on Wheels
  • Quality Control is Everything
  • Smart City Technologies


Features

Data Privacy Requires a Security Response

By Mohammed Murad

Recent hacks into databases of some of the world’s biggest corporations and government organizations put the personal information of billions of people at risk.


Changing the Look of Security

Changing the Look of Security

By Jennifer Hackenburg

Video analytics have been around almost as long as CCTV itself, rescuing security operators from the nearly impossible task of continuously and effectively monitoring video surveillance feeds.


The Mighty PoE

By Frank (Skip) Haight

In today’s IP-centric world, media converters work on lots of different types of media. The three that this article discusses are fiber optic media converters, extended distance media converters, and wireless media converters, all of which are transmitting an Ethernet signal


Theft on Wheels

Theft on Wheels

By John Chigos

Oddly enough, in a world where virtually any item is only a mouse click and 24-hour delivery window away, we tend not to think much about how our merchandise gets from some warehouse to our front door. Unfortunately, there are thieves who do.


Smart City Technologies

Smart City Technologies

By Kevin Taylor

Two of the biggest trends today, particularly in the security surveillance and IoT realms, are border security and the emergence of local governments transforming their communities into smart cities.


Ushering in a New Era

Ushering in a New Era

By Neil Huntingdon

Privacy issues continue to dominate headlines as the world’s biggest companies are being challenged on the ways they collect and use people’s data. Consumers are growing more concerned about how their activities are being tracked across the web as companies sell information to advertisers for a profit.


The Technology Role

By Jim Ryan

While the political discussions that focus on how to secure America’s borders rage on without a clear resolution regarding what or how policies and procedures could change, one element of the discussion remains clear and present–that technology must and will play an ever more significant role at the U.S. border.


Expanding Cybersecurity Solutions

Expanding Cybersecurity Solutions

By Richard Kanadjian

Under GDPR, companies can be fined for not having their records in order, not notifying the supervising authority and those affected by a breach, or not conducting an impact assessment.


Why Are SMBs so Worried?

Why Are SMBs so Worried?

By François Amigorena

Cloud storage is most used by small-and-medium businesses (SMBs). The reason is that it comes with many benefits for organizations in terms of flexibility and more importantly productivity.


Government Security

Stop at the Point of Contact

Stop at the Point of Contact

By Greg Hamm

The vast majority of discussions involving security and parking areas focus on protecting people and property from vandalism, theft or violent crimes.


Upgrade Access Status

Upgrade Access Status

By Kim Rahfaldt

Valdosta Regional Airport in Valdosta, Georgia offers three daily commercial flights to and from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, along with general aviation.


Technology at Risk

By Stephanie Kanowitz

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors’ vote to ban the use of facial recognition technology puts the city at risk of not only falling behind on technological innovation, but returning to what one expert described as archaic processes.


Are Contractors Ready for DOD’s Cybersecurity Framework?

Are Contractors Ready for DOD’s Cybersecurity Framework?

By Derek B. Johnson

Contractors will face big changes and tight timelines next year when the Defense Department institutes its new Cyber Maturity Model Certification framework


EDITOR'S NOTE

Selecting the Proper Technology

By Ralph C. Jensen

Back in the day, talking about government security was all the rage. In fact, it was about cameras, software and access control.


Analytics Driven Solutions

Analytics-Driven Solutions

By Joel White

As city streets and sidewalks become progressively more congested, city planners are facing new safety challenges, including distracted pedestrians, a growing numbers of bicyclists on the road and an increase in public transportation.


New Products

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file.

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions.

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols.