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NSA Releasees Best Practices for Securing Your Home Network

NSA Releases Best Practices for Securing Your Home Network

The National Security Agency (NSA) released a list of cybersecurity best practices. The information sheet was designed to help teleworkers protect their home networks from malicious cyber actors.

Caress Kennedy with Allied Universal® Receives 2022 Lifeline Humanitarian Award from Covenant House

Caress Kennedy, president of the northeast region for Allied Universal®, the leading security and facility services company, was honored by Covenant House with its Lifeline Humanitarian award.

Iris Recognition Delivers Superior Identity Authentication While Protecting Personal Privacy

There has been much public discussion and outcry surrounding the use of biometrics for security and law enforcement applications.



Darktrace Newsroom Capability Shortens Time from News Headline to Cyber Security Action

Darktrace today announces the general availability of Darktrace NewsroomTM, an AI-driven system that continuously monitors open-source intelligence sources for new critical vulnerabilities and assesses each organization’s exposure through its in-depth knowledge of their unique external attack surface.

Camden Door Controls Promotes Nisreen Mukri to Marketing Communications Manager

Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce the promotion of Nisreen Mukri to marketing communications manager.

Milestone Systems Celebrates 25 Years

The Danish-based company was founded in 1998 by engineers John Blem and Henrik Friborg Jacobsen. The pair started the business from a basement and had approximately USD $11,500 in seed funding.

Physical Security Workers Are Knowledge Workers, It is Time to Start Treating Them that Way

Physical Security Workers Are Knowledge Workers, It is Time to Start Treating Them that Way

Security has always depended on knowledge. When a nightclub bouncer checks the guest-list before letting you past the velvet rope, or a TSA officer runs your passport and prints against the no-fly list, they are using information in real-time to control access and keep everyone safe.

Bill Hildebrand Comes out of Retirement to Lead RGB Spectrum’s Sales Team as Director of Sales for North America

RGB Spectrum® today announced the appointment of industry leader and veteran, Bill Hildebrand, as director of sales for North America.

Evolving Liability Causing Financial Institutions to Rethink P2P Fraud Approach

Evolving Liability Causing Financial Institutions to Rethink P2P Fraud Approach

The widespread adoption of peer-to-peer (P2P) payment platforms has made it significantly more convenient for individuals to share money digitally. In 2022, 84% of consumers said they used a P2P service, and the popularity shows no signs of waning.

Malicious DDoS Attacks Rise 150% in 2022 According to New Report

Radware, a provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions, released its 2022 Global Threat Analysis Report. The full-year report leverages intelligence provided by network and application attack activity sourced from Radware’s Cloud and Managed Services, Global Deception Network and threat research team.

ESX Releases 2023 Education Tracks and Sessions

ESX Releases 2023 Education Tracks and Sessions

The Electronic Security Expo (ESX), presented by Electronic Security Association (ESA), has released its full educational lineup for 2023. The conference will take place at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky on June 5-8, 2023.

Survey: User Experience, Convenience Are Drivers for Access Control in Workplaces

Survey: User Experience, Convenience Are Drivers for Access Control in Workplaces

Brivo, a provider of cloud-based access control and smart building technologies, today publishes the 2023 Top Security Trends Report which identifies user experience and convenience as rapidly emerging drivers behind the adoption of new physical security solutions.

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes HID's Industry Leadership in 2022 Frost Radar™ for Biometric Authentication Report

HID announces it has ranked highest among 19 solution providers on the growth index of the Frost Radar benchmarking system for analyzing biometric authentication solution suppliers.

Allied Universal Lands Security Contract at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Allied Universal® has announced that it has been awarded a five-year contract to help secure Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the second-largest airport in the United States. The contracted services began in January.

SIA Advocates for Keeping Facial Recognition Technology at TSA Screening Checkpoints

SIA Advocates for Keeping Facial Recognition Technology at TSA Screening Checkpoints

Late last week, a group of five senators called for the TSA to halt the use of facial recognition technology at domestic airports. But in a statement, the SIA is asking the TSA to reject that request.

Mission 500

Mission 500's Security 5K/2K Scheduled for March 30 in Las Vegas at ISC West

Mission 500 is excited to announce that the annual Security 5k/2k fundraiser benefiting children in need across the United States will once again be held live at ISC West this year. The event will be held on Thursday, March 30 at 7:30 a.m., and take place at Sunset Park, Las Vegas, NV.

Smart Badge Market Expected to be Worth $50 Billion in 2033

Smart Badge Market Expected to be Worth $50 Billion in 2033

Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, reveals that the global smart badges market is set to reach a valuation of $50 billion by 2033, expanding rapidly at 9% CAGR over the next 10 years.

Paxton Promotes Blair Bowen to Divisional Director of Manufacturing

Paxton has promoted Blair Bowen to divisional director of Manufacturing to oversee the exciting expansion of their manufacturing operations in the coming years.

Featured

  • The Future of Access Control: Cloud-Based Solutions for Safer Workplaces

    Access controls have revolutionized the way we protect our people, assets and operations. Gone are the days of cumbersome keychains and the security liabilities they introduced, but it’s a mistake to think that their evolution has reached its peak. Read Now

  • A Look at AI

    Large language models (LLMs) have taken the world by storm. Within months of OpenAI launching its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, it amassed more than 100 million users, making it the fastest-growing consumer application in history. Read Now

  • First, Do No Harm: Responsibly Applying Artificial Intelligence

    It was 2022 when early LLMs (Large Language Models) brought the term “AI” into mainstream public consciousness and since then, we’ve seen security corporations and integrators attempt to develop their solutions and sales pitches around the biggest tech boom of the 21st century. However, not all “artificial intelligence” is equally suitable for security applications, and it’s essential for end users to remain vigilant in understanding how their solutions are utilizing AI. Read Now

  • Improve Incident Response With Intelligent Cloud Video Surveillance

    Video surveillance is a vital part of business security, helping institutions protect against everyday threats for increased employee, customer, and student safety. However, many outdated surveillance solutions lack the ability to offer immediate insights into critical incidents. This slows down investigations and limits how effectively teams can respond to situations, creating greater risks for the organization. Read Now

  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.