IT Security


Nokia, Check Point, Intel to Improve Security for Corporate Networks

Nokia has teamed up with Check Point and Intel to enhance corporate network security in the face of rising threats.

Survey Reveals Growing Awareness of Need for De-Perimeterization Solutions

Jericho Forum recently released a survey its CISO members on the encroaching problem of de-perimeterization.

Study: Businesses to Increase Network Security Spending in 2008

Cisco recently released a set of results from an additional international study examining mobile workers' security behavior with regard to corporate security and its impact on businesses.



The Power of One

ORGANIZATIONS are under attack, not from competitors, federal regulations or consumer outrage, although those are concerns. But enterprises—and subsequently their client base—have become targets.

Building A Better Toolset

IN the last year, information security researchers have warned black hat activity had shifted from digital vandalism to financially motivated attacks. Once motivated by curiosity or the desire to gain notoriety, attackers are now driven by profit. Today’s most ominous threats are designed to gather financial information.

The Big Picture

UNFORTUNATELY, security breaches are not uncommon in today’s world. Internet viruses, data tampering and information theft top the list of nightmares IT departments face worldwide.

Plugging Holes

IN the global economy, it’s imperative that organizations are able to provide secure access to information for employees, citizens and suppliers around the world. This presents a monumental challenge considering today’s range of Internet security threats. Attacks are increasingly driven by financial gain—hackers are no longer motivated by notoriety.

No Time to Rest

PROVIDING a high level of protection for sensitive information is one of the most significant challenges faced by today’s enterprise network and security engineering groups. The traditional perimeter network security methods — passwords, firewalls and anti-virus — provide important protection, but cannot combat all threats present in today’s enterprise network environments.

Ready and Waiting

THICK, dusty, three-ring binders are no place to keep school emergency response protocols. In the event of an emergency, information and time is critical. Precious time can be lost in locating the binder, flipping through the tabs to find the correct section and finally finding the vital information. And what if an evacuation is necessary? Lug the binder out and start the information search all over again during different stages of the emergency? Even then, its contents are only as good as the people who wrote the information, limited to how much the binder can hold and only accessible to those on site.

It's Been a Privilege

ONE of today's biggest IT headaches is managing privileged passwords, the super-powerful codes such as administrator on a Windows® server, Root on a UNIX server, Cisco Enable on a Cisco device, as well as embedded passwords found in applications and scripts.

Questions and Answers From the Top

BANKS and larger financial institutions are interested in making the most of the newest security technologies and analytical software solutions to better protect assets, employees and customers.

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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.