CyberSecurity


Educating End Users

As a provider of storage for video surveillance systems, the hardest part of my job is educating end-users, integrators and consultants on the best way to purchase storage for their systems.



Seriously Cybersecurity Insurance

The thought of a network or individual cameras getting hacked brought cybersecurity into the security picture pretty quickly. Cyber questions also arise when discussing cameras being manufactured in China.

Live From ISC West 2017 Now Available

Live From ISC West 2017 Now Available

The live webpage will frequently update with content from the show floor.

If You Build It, They will Come - IoT Driven Botnet Attacks

If You Build It, They Will Come - IoT Driven Botnet Attacks

Regardless of term, or use case, it’s well-known that cybercriminals can hack into any vulnerable device connected to the internet to remotely take control of that device and enslave it into a botnet that is part of a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack.

Reports of Potential Data Breach at Saks Fifth Ave

Reports of Potential Data Breach at Saks Fifth Ave

Over the weekend, Saks Fifth Ave reported that customers’ data may be exposed.

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.

Featured

  • Security Today Announces 2025 CyberSecured Award Winners

    Security Today is pleased to announce the 2025 CyberSecured Awards winners. Sixteen companies are being recognized this year for their network products and other cybersecurity initiatives that secure our world today. Read Now

  • Empowering and Securing a Mobile Workforce

    What happens when technology lets you work anywhere – but exposes you to security threats everywhere? This is the reality of modern work. No longer tethered to desks, work happens everywhere – in the office, from home, on the road, and in countless locations in between. Read Now

  • TSA Introduces New $45 Fee Option for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 1

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it will refer all passengers who do not present an acceptable form of ID and still want to fly an option to pay a $45 fee to use a modernized alternative identity verification system, TSA Confirm.ID, to establish identity at security checkpoints beginning on February 1, 2026. Read Now

  • The Evolution of IP Camera Intelligence

    As the 30th anniversary of the IP camera approaches in 2026, it is worth reflecting on how far we have come. The first network camera, launched in 1996, delivered one frame every 17 seconds—not impressive by today’s standards, but groundbreaking at the time. It did something that no analog system could: transmit video over a standard IP network. Read Now

  • From Surveillance to Intelligence

    Years ago, it would have been significantly more expensive to run an analytic like that — requiring a custom-built solution with burdensome infrastructure demands — but modern edge devices have made it accessible to everyone. It also saves time, which is a critical factor if a missing child is involved. Video compression technology has played a critical role as well. Over the years, significant advancements have been made in video coding standards — including H.263, MPEG formats, and H.264—alongside compression optimization technologies developed by IP video manufacturers to improve efficiency without sacrificing quality. The open-source AV1 codec developed by the Alliance for Open Media—a consortium including Google, Netflix, Microsoft, Amazon and others — is already the preferred decoder for cloud-based applications, and is quickly becoming the standard for video compression of all types. Read Now

New Products

  • 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.

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area.

  • Unified VMS

    AxxonSoft introduces version 2.0 of the Axxon One VMS. The new release features integrations with various physical security systems, making Axxon One a unified VMS. Other enhancements include new AI video analytics and intelligent search functions, hardened cybersecurity, usability and performance improvements, and expanded cloud capabilities