Data Security


How to Execute a SOC 2 Report — From Planning to Distribution

How to Execute a SOC 2 Report — From Planning to Distribution

Many companies are employing System and Organization Controls reports before procuring vendors' services.

  • By Brad Thies
  • Apr 18, 2019
This California Health Network Was Just Hacked for the Third Time

This California Health Network Was Just Hacked for the Third Time

What went wrong?

  • By Kayla Matthews
  • Apr 18, 2019
Six Updates Companies Need to Make to Modernize Their Cybersecurity

Six Updates Companies Need to Make to Modernize Their Cybersecurity

Six things you can do to be proactive against potential cyber crimes.

  • By Kayla Matthews
  • Apr 17, 2019
Biometric Identification in Healthcare Doesn’t Replace Data Security Best Practices

Biometric Identification in Healthcare Doesn’t Replace Data Security Best Practices

While no system is foolproof, biometrics are vastly more accurate and secure ways to identify patients because they measure a physical trait (something you are) rather than a piece of knowledge (something you know e.g., passwords, ssn, PIN).

  • By Michael Fox
  • Apr 16, 2019
Are Voice-Enabled Devices Prioritizing Convenience Over Security?

Are Voice-Enabled Devices Prioritizing Convenience Over Security?

Are voice-enabled devices making you more vulnerable to cyberattack?

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Apr 16, 2019
Airlines Are The Next Big Targets For Cybercrime

Airlines Are The Next Big Targets For Cybercrime

No one really knows why airlines have become a target as of late but with the rate of attacks this high, something is definitely going on.

  • By Matthew Walker-Jones
  • Apr 08, 2019
Data Exposed on Amazon Cloud Service: Facebook Has Messed Up Again

Data Exposed on Amazon Cloud Service: Facebook Has Messed Up Again

Facebook is in trouble again.

  • By Anas Baig
  • Apr 05, 2019
10 Tips for Keeping Your Personal Data Safe on Social Media

10 Tips for Keeping Your Personal Data Safe on Social Media

Strong passwords, two-factor authentication and good cyber hygiene will keep your personal information protected while browsing popular social media accounts.

  • By Susan Alexandra
  • Apr 04, 2019


Toyota and Lexus Dealerships Hacked, Millions Left Vulnerable

Toyota and Lexus Dealerships Hacked, Millions Left Vulnerable

Toyota's servers in Japan have been hacked, leaving millions of pieces of data left vulnerable.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Apr 02, 2019
An Iron Solution

An Iron Solution

One of the primary criteria for any surveillance, access or security system is the requirement for a consistent and reliable power source, as even the most complex and expensive system solutions will be rendered useless if power is interrupted.

  • By JR Andrews
  • Apr 01, 2019
Managed Firewall Services

Managed Firewall Services

As cybercrime continues to plague companies of all sizes, across all industries both public and private, we wanted to take this opportunity to explore options that can help protect your data and your business.

  • By Rich Aycock
  • Apr 01, 2019
Data Breach Exposes Data of Thousands of Medical Marijuana Patients

Data Breach Exposes Data of Thousands of Medical Marijuana Patients

The breach exposed diagnostic results, healthcare numbers and personal contact information.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 29, 2019
District of Columbia Introduces Legislation on Data Privacy

District of Columbia Introduces Legislation on Data Privacy

New proposal creates stricter safeguards against data breaches, protects more private consumer information and enhances data security and reporting requirements.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 26, 2019
Change Your Facebook Password Now

Change Your Facebook Password Now

Everyone should be changing their Facebook passwords after it was discovered all use passwords have been left unencrypted and searchable in plaintext.

  • By Anas Baig
  • Mar 26, 2019
2FA Immune Phishing Attacks Are on the Rise

2FA Immune Phishing Attacks Are on the Rise

2FA is more secure than single-factor methods only requiring a password, but it's not an impenetrable method.

  • By Kayla Matthews
  • Mar 25, 2019
How to Troubleshoot a DNS Leak

How to Troubleshoot a DNS Leak

DNS leaks can be a surprisingly common issue and are often only noticed when actively looked for.

  • Mar 25, 2019
Insider Threats: How to Stop the Most Common and Damaging Security Risk You Face

Insider Threats: How to Stop the Most Common and Damaging Security Risk You Face

Since each insider threat is very different, preventing them is challenging.

  • By Tim Matthews
  • Mar 19, 2019
Being Unprepared is Not an Option

Being Unprepared is Not an Option

What does the future hold for audit and compliance?

  • By Simon Hill
  • Mar 18, 2019
Equifax Tells Canadians to do More to Protect their Data

Equifax Tells Canadians to do More to Protect their Data

Despite their new image as a failed cybersecurity company, Equifax is warning Canadians to do more to protect their data.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 15, 2019
Security Staff Are Adopting Biometrics But Can Do More to Eliminate the Password

Security Staff Are Adopting Biometrics But Can Do More to Eliminate the Password

A survey found that security professionals are making the move to biometrics, but that they could be doing more to protect data.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 15, 2019

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  • Report: 47 Percent of Security Service Providers Are Not Yet Using AI or Automation Tools

    Trackforce, a provider of security workforce management platforms, today announced the launch of its 2025 Physical Security Operations Benchmark Report, an industry-first study that benchmarks both private security service providers and corporate security teams side by side. Based on a survey of over 300 security professionals across the globe, the report provides a comprehensive look at the state of physical security operations. Read Now

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  • Identity Governance at the Crossroads of Complexity and Scale

    Modern enterprises are grappling with an increasing number of identities, both human and machine, across an ever-growing number of systems. They must also deal with increased operational demands, including faster onboarding, more scalable models, and tighter security enforcement. Navigating these ever-growing challenges with speed and accuracy requires a new approach to identity governance that is built for the future enterprise. Read Now

  • Eagle Eye Networks Launches AI Camera Gun Detection

    Eagle Eye Networks, a provider of cloud video surveillance, recently introduced Eagle Eye Gun Detection, a new layer of protection for schools and businesses that works with existing security cameras and infrastructure. Eagle Eye Networks is the first to build gun detection into its platform. Read Now

  • Report: AI is Supercharging Old-School Cybercriminal Tactics

    AI isn’t just transforming how we work. It’s reshaping how cybercriminals attack, with threat actors exploiting AI to mass produce malicious code loaders, steal browser credentials and accelerate cloud attacks, according to a new report from Elastic. Read Now

  • Pragmatism, Productivity, and the Push for Accountability in 2025-2026

    Every year, the security industry debates whether artificial intelligence is a disruption, an enabler, or a distraction. By 2025, that conversation matured, where AI became a working dimension in physical identity and access management (PIAM) programs. Observations from 2025 highlight this turning point in AI’s role in access control and define how security leaders are being distinguished based on how they apply it. Read Now

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  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening.

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings.

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure.