CyberSecurity


FBI Director: No Evidence of Wiretap

FBI Director: No Evidence of Wiretap

In a hearing with the Intelligence Committee, FBI Director James Comey said there was no evidence to support President Trump’s tweets claiming Trump Tower was wiretapped by former President Obama.



Why is the Security Industry Failing?

Why is the Security Industry Failing?

We have failed to focus on what’s most important: building security in.

Samsung to Offer Monthly Security Updates for Unlocked Handsets

Samsung to Offer Monthly Security Updates for Unlocked Handsets

Samsung will finally offer monthly security updates.

Stopping the Post-EMV Surge in Online Fraud

Stopping the Post-EMV Surge in Online Fraud

The predicted increase in online fraud in the U.S. has arrived with the adoption of chip card technology.

4 Charged in Yahoo Data Breach

4 Charged in Yahoo Data Breach

Four people, including two officers from Russian security services, were charged by the U.S. in the massive data breach that plagued Yahoo.

FCC Investigating Nationwide 911 Outage for AT&T Users

FCC Investigating Nationwide 911 Outage for AT&T Users

Users of AT&T’s wireless network found themselves without the ability to call 911 last night.

Ransomware Rundown: What Businesses Need to Know

Ransomware Rundown: What Businesses Need to Know

Today as the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve at breakneck speed, so do the threats, and the amount of data we have sitting with the different organizations we deal with is growing each day.

WikiLeaks Releases Alleged Documents on CIA Hacking

WikiLeaks Releases Alleged Documents on CIA Hacking

WikiLeaks released thousands of documents that it said described hacking methods of the CIA.

Milestone Sets Out to Make the World See

Milestone Sets Out to Make the World See

Milestone Systems is the number one VMS worldwide, but they are searching for more.

Cloudflare Bug Leak Puts Corporate Companies at Risk

Cloudflare Bug Puts Corporate Companies at Risk

Software bug at an internet-service provider sparks privacy and security concerns.

Security Tight for Super Bowl Sunday

Security Tight for Super Bowl Sunday

Local, federal, state and private security officials are teaming up to create a security stronghold that protects a three mile area around the stadium.

The Cloud Keeps Evolving in 2017

The Cloud Keeps Evolving in 2017

Earlier in 2016, when Gartner analysts stated that by 2020, 80 percent of all software will be offered on a subscription basis—this did not come as surprise to us at Genetec.

Making IP Video Cyber Secure

Financial institutions have been historically slow to adopt IP video surveillance citing concerns about possibly compromising network security.

Stop Lingering

Security threats are on the rise and as IT security teams increase their scrutiny of all network-connected devices, it’s time for some new thinking about the design and maintenance of building security systems.

Hacker Tells POTUS to Change Twitter Security Settings

Hacker Tells POTUS to Change Twitter Security Settings

A hacker just wants President Trump to change his security settings on Twitter.

Inauguration Security: Washington Prepared for Anything

Inauguration Security: Washington Prepared for Anything

Washington D.C. Police along with Secret Service and the FBI have been working to secure the Presidential Inauguration for over a year.

Trump Choses Rudy Giuliani to Meet with Companies on Cybersecurity

Trump Picks Rudy Giuliani to Meet with Companies on Cybersecurity

President-Elect chooses Rudy Giuliani to hold private industry meetings on cybersecurity.

2017: The Year Encryption Goes Wild

2017: The Year Encryption Goes Wild

Maybe it’s time for a different (and maybe more affordably efficient) approach.

While these topics may seem somewhat disparate, there is actually a common thread amongst them: They all have security officers and end users concerned.

Single Sign-On and a Secure Portal

While these topics may seem somewhat disparate, there is actually a common thread among them: They all have security officers and end users concerned.

Security Firm Predicts the Internet Will Shut Down for 24 Hours in 2017

Security Firm Predicts the Internet Will Shut Down for 24 Hours in 2017

Security firm LogRhythm has predicted the internet will shut down for 24 hours in 2017 due to a massive DDoS attack.

Featured

  • Protecting Your Zones

    It is game day. You can feel the crowd’s energy. In the parking lot. At the gate. In the stadium. On the concourse. Fans are eager to party. Food and merchandise vendors ready themselves for the rush. Read Now

  • Street Smarts

    The ongoing acceptance of AI and advanced data analytics has allowed surveillance camera technology to shift from being a tactical tool to a strategic business solution. Combining traditional surveillance technology with AI-based data-driven insights can streamline transportation systems, enhance traffic management, improve situational awareness, optimize resource allocation and streamline emergency response procedures. Read Now

  • The Progress of Biometrics

  • Next-Gen AI for Smart Cities

    The future of smart city technology is not being shaped in Silicon Valley — it is taking root in Dubuque, Iowa. With a population of about 60,000, this mid-sized city has become a live testbed for AI-driven traffic management thanks to a unique public-private collaboration led by Milestone Systems. Project Hafnia demonstrates how cities can transform urban mobility and safety through Responsible Technology—without costly infrastructure overhauls. Read Now

  • Midtown Manhattan Shooting Kills 4, Including NYPD Officer

    Four people were killed, including a NYPD officer, in a midtown Manhattan shooting on Monday. That’s according to CNN. Read Now

New Products

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.

  • 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.

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”