CyberSecurity


R.I.P. Password

R.I.P. Password

A short but close look at the murder of the password by biometrics, from the mainframe to the smartphone.



Solink Introduces Contextual Analytics to Help Customers use Video to See Big Data

Unique, event-based video discover platform coming to ISC West 2014.

Facebook Cracks Down on Gun Posts with New Regulations

Facebook Cracks Down on Gun Posts with New Regulations

Is this a violation of our Second Amendment right or is this responsible gun selling/ownership at it's best?

Application Delivery Controllers (ADCs): The Security Tool You Didnt Know You Needed

Application Delivery Controllers (ADCs): The Security Tool You Didnt Know You Needed

Atchison Frazer, CMO for KEMP Technologies, talks hackers and other security attacks being a source of server downtime and how you can use ADCs to protect your network(s.)

Meetup.com Deals with First Extortion Attempt Ever

Meetup.com Deals with First Extortion Attempt Ever

Why every company, no matter how big or small, needs to have an emergency response plan in place specifically for cyber attacks.

The Evolution of Identity Management: What to Expect

The Evolution of Identity Management: What to Expect

Cyber criminals are getting smarter about manipulating, stealing and profiting off of others’ identities.

Apple Encryption Flaw Leaves Data Vulnerable to Hackers

Apple Encryption Flaw Leaves Data Vulnerable to Hackers

Major SSL vulnerability allows hackers to launch MITM attacks on iOS devices.

ITIC and KnowBe4 Latest Study Reveals Companies Lack BYOD Security

ITIC and KnowBe4 Latest Study Reveals Companies Lack BYOD Security

New ITIC/KnowBe4 Independent Survey Reveals 53% of businesses are unprepared to deal with hacked or stolen BYOD devices even though 50% indicated company-owned tablets, notebooks & smart phones may have been hacked in last 12 months.

Bitcoin ATMs Launching This Month in the US

Bitcoin ATMs Launching This Month in the US

Is your city one of the first in America to host a Bitcoin ATM?

New Cybersecurity Guidelines Released by White House, Part 2

New Cybersecurity Guidelines Released by White House, Part 2

“We cannot look back years from now and wonder why we did nothing in the fact of real threats to our security and our economy,” said Obama

New Cybersecurity Guidelines Released by White House, Part 1

New Cybersecurity Guidelines Released by White House, Part 1

“We cannot look back years from now and wonder why we did nothing in the fact of real threats to our security and our economy,” said Obama.

Cyber Security Insurance

People have been talking about the inevitable rise of cyber security insurance for more than a decade now. Cyber attacks have grown into a significant business risk, and an important component of reducing this type of risk is via transfer through insurance policies.

Your Vendors: Cold Beer or Malicious Attack Vector?

Your Vendors: Cold Beer or Malicious Attack Vector?

The five golden rules of developing a strong network security strategy for managing vendor access.

Increasing Security with Smart Credentials

Increasing Security with Smart Credentials

For about the same price, a smart credential provides a higher level of security, more convenience and far greater functionality than a proximity card. As used on college campuses and in newer access control systems, smart credentials have the ability to manage access, payments and many other functions much more securely.

Making the Choice - Fixed costs, customized solutions and user convenience - determining factors in buying physical identity and access management

Making the Choice

The migration of physical security technology to a network platform has made it easier and more convenient for organizations to integrate the various modalities of physical security into a unified configuration to better safeguard their employees, visitors, premises and material/intellectual property.

Stolen Vendor Credentials Responsible for Target Breach

Stolen Vendor Credentials Responsible for Target Breach

A strategy for the successful management of vendor remote access.

$9.84 Credit Charge on Statement Could Indicate Fraud

$9.84 Credit Charge on Statement Could Indicate Fraud

What to do if your statement has a charge of $9.84 followed by an unfamiliar website URL.

Michael’s Arts and Crafts Store Dealing with Possible Data Breach

Michael’s Arts and Crafts Store Dealing with Possible Data Breach

Things you need to do NOW if you have recently shopped at this arts and crafts store.

Google Chrome Hack Allows Websites to Listen to You

Google Chrome Hack Allows Websites to Listen to You

Even after closing a tab, pop-up window has the ability to record your voice, almost indefinitely, without you even knowing.

Featured

  • Survey: 60 Percent of Organizations Using AI in IT Infrastructure

    Netwrix, a cybersecurity provider focused on data and identity threats, today announced the release of its annual global 2025 Cybersecurity Trends Report based on a global survey of 2,150 IT and security professionals from 121 countries. It reveals that 60% of organizations are already using artificial intelligence (AI) in their IT infrastructure and 30% are considering implementing AI. Read Now

  • New Research Reveals Global Video Surveillance Industry Perspectives on AI

    Axis Communications, the global industry leader in video surveillance, has released its latest research report, ‘The State of AI in Video Surveillance,’ which explores global industry perspectives on the use of AI in the security industry and beyond. The report reveals current attitudes on AI technologies thanks to in-depth interviews with AI experts from Axis’ global network and a comprehensive survey of more than 5,800 respondents, including distributors, channel partners, and end customers across 68 countries. The resulting insights cover AI integration and the opportunities and challenges that exist with regard to security, safety, business intelligence, and operational efficiency. Read Now

  • SIA Urges Tariff Relief for Security Industry Products

    Today, the Security Industry Association has sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick requesting relief from tariffs for security industry products and asking that the Trump administration formulate a process that allows companies to apply for product-specific exemptions. The security industry is an important segment of the U.S. economy, contributing over $430 billion in total economic impact and supporting over 2.1 million jobs. Read Now

  • Report Shows Cybercriminals Continue Pivot to Stealthier Tactics

    IBM recently released the 2025 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index highlighting that cybercriminals continued to pivot to stealthier tactics, with lower-profile credential theft spiking, while ransomware attacks on enterprises declined. IBM X-Force observed an 84% increase in emails delivering infostealers in 2024 compared to the prior year, a method threat actors relied heavily on to scale identity attacks. Read Now

  • 2025 Security LeadHER Conference Program Announced

    ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) – the leading membership associations for the security industry – have announced details for the 2025 Security LeadHER conference, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession. The third annual Security LeadHER conference will be held Monday, June 9 – Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan. This carefully crafted program represents a comprehensive professional development opportunity for women in security this year. To view the full lineup at this year’s event, please visit securityleadher.org. Read Now

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New Products

  • EasyGate SPT and SPD

    EasyGate SPT SPD

    Security solutions do not have to be ordinary, let alone unattractive. Having renewed their best-selling speed gates, Cominfo has once again demonstrated their Art of Security philosophy in practice — and confirmed their position as an industry-leading manufacturers of premium speed gates and turnstiles.

  • 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.

  • ComNet CNGE6FX2TX4PoE

    The ComNet cost-efficient CNGE6FX2TX4PoE is a six-port switch that offers four Gbps TX ports that support the IEEE802.3at standard and provide up to 30 watts of PoE to PDs. It also has a dedicated FX/TX combination port as well as a single FX SFP to act as an additional port or an uplink port, giving the user additional options in managing network traffic. The CNGE6FX2TX4PoE is designed for use in unconditioned environments and typically used in perimeter surveillance.