Networked devices have made all the difference in giving security and communication systems far more ubiquity, capabilities, and performance than anyone could have dreamed of when the IP was invented in 1974.
- By Ronnie Pennington
- Oct 06, 2020
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA) was awarded $1,158,589 in the most recent round of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Port Security Grant Program.
The Energy Department will form a task force focused on identifying and banning equipment that pose national security risks.
- By Haley Samsel
- May 06, 2020
How to improve client and employee trust, collaborate across departments and reduce costs through SOCs
- By Gilad David Maayan
- Apr 07, 2020
Despite concerns about Chinese manufacturers having access to U.S. transportation data, cities continue to move ahead with plans to partner with state-owned companies.
- By Haley Samsel
- Mar 09, 2020
Through a “spearphishing link” sent to staff at the facility, hackers were able to deploy ransomware on the operational network, leading to a two-day shutdown.
- By Haley Samsel
- Feb 20, 2020
The non-invasive system has been implemented by more transportation authorities around the world to address threats of terrorism in public spaces.
- By Haley Samsel
- Dec 19, 2019
Driven by the 2013 physical assault on a California substation, the NERC CIP 14 regulation has reshaped the way energy’s physical security directors are viewing perimeter security.
- By Craig Summers
- Dec 01, 2019
The department announced the sanctions Friday after it said that North Korean intelligence groups targeted American critical infrastructure, particularly the financial system.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 17, 2019
Technology—from street lights to telephones—has been at the heart of modern cities for more than a century.
- By Kevin Taylor
- Sep 01, 2019
Security is top of mind for consumers around the
world and businesses across industries.
- By Brian Mallari
- Sep 01, 2019
Though traffic and crime are not the only contributing factors that determine a location’s desirability, they are some of the top catalysts that inspire digital transformation within a city.
- By Rich LeCates
- Apr 01, 2019
Natural resources being extracted at a mining or quarry operation not only have monetary value, but may also be critical components of medical, military, and industrial processes.
- By Dana Pruiett
- Mar 01, 2019
Around the world, the shipping and logistics industry has experienced immense operational growth and development.
- By Marc Murphy
- Dec 01, 2018
Before installing a networked, open-platform, VMS solution, the Port of Antwerp had a standalone DVR system with no networking capabilities and no open platform support, meaning only a limited number of camera brands were supported.
- By Courtney Dillon Pedersen
- Dec 01, 2018
Drones can provide significant benefits for residents and business in rural areas: delivering medical supplies, collecting data on the status of crops, aiding in search and rescue efforts.
- By Matthew Leonard
- Sep 01, 2018
The surveillance technology initially installed at the site was triggered by outdoor motion sensors that activated any one of several PTZ cameras for verification—unfortunately this set-up generated far too many false alarms to be effective.
- By Suzi Abell
- Sep 01, 2018
Looking at examples of how municipalities or governments protect these assets can help businesses plan as well. Critical infrastructure for businesses often shares similar needs with municipalities: how do we best protect servers, structures and the people who live and work in private buildings?
- By Peter Boriskin
- Jul 11, 2018
Empresa Eléctrica de Guatemala (EEGSA Group) required a video surveillance system that could digitize the security footage on its substations to help avoid damage to its own infrastructure as well as electrocution hazards for people trying to access these places without warning or authorization.
- By Courtney Pedersen
- Feb 01, 2018
Standalone systems, where certain access points are equipped with card readers but are not connected to a larger network, can provide a cost-effective access control solution.
- By Gordon Holmes
- Feb 01, 2018