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Several years ago, after attending my fourth or fifth (ASIS) GSX event I got wind of another opportunity called ASIS International. At that time, I thought it was another tradeshow. What I found was a meeting a worldwide group of security influencers

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Several years ago, after attending my fourth or fifth (ASIS) GSX event I got wind of another opportunity called ASIS International. At that time, I thought it was another tradeshow. What I found was a meeting a worldwide group of security influencers

Live From GSX: Day 2

Day One of GSX 2022 is in the books, and the conference is definitely getting back to its pre-COVID level of activity. .

Evolving Security for Protecting Today’s Financial Services Networks

Today’s businesses have seen increasing pressure to digitize their services, but few industries have felt this pressure more than the financial sector. Customers have grown to demand high-quality digital services, and the expectation is that these services are delivered with a high degree of security and reliability.

Concentric AI Included in Newly Created Data Security Posture Management Category in Recent Gartner Hype Cycle Report

Concentric AI has been listed as a Sample Vendor in the newly created Data Security Posture Management category in the recently published Gartner Hype Cycle for Data Security, 2022 report.

The Final Frontier for Quantum-Resilient Cybersecurity: Why We Need to Incorporate Post-Quantum Cybersecurity into Satellite Communication Architectures

Staring up into the sky on a clear night, you may be inclined to think that the small shining light moving gently across the black background is a shooting star or perhaps even a UFO. More likely, that tiny speck of light moving over your head is a satellite orbiting thousands of miles above the clouds

Dos and Don’ts for GSX

This time last year, I wrote about how GSX 2021 was my first trade show ever. I’ve been to a few more since then, and while I won’t pretend that a year and a half has turned me into a grizzled industry veteran, I will say that my handful of experiences has given me a much better idea of what to expect.

State Farm Invests $1.2 Billion in ADT

State Farm recently announced a $1.2 billion equity investment in ADT Inc. resulting in State Farm owning approximately 15% of ADT after the equity investment and related transactions close. This partnership launches State Farm into a new category, allowing the company to reimagine the homeownership experience and innovate new ways to apply Smart Home technology to home insurance, with customer benefits that may include lowered costs, reduced claims, and smart home security devices that help to proactively mitigate loss caused by water, fire, or intrusion.

September is National Insider Threat Awareness Month

The National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC), the National Insider Threat Task Force (NITTF), the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense Intelligence and Security, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, and the Department of Homeland Security today launched the fourth-annual “National Insider Threat Awareness Month” (NITAM).



TSA Executive Joins K2 Security Screening Group

K2 Security Screening Group is excited to announce that Keith Jeffries, formerly the Federal Security Director (FSD) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), will be joining the company next month as Vice President.

Arcules Experiences Rapid Growth as Demand Soars for Secure and Flexible Video Surveillance-as-a-Service Solutions


Arcules has announced a strong quarter for the company with growth driven by enhanced services, partnerships, customer wins, and global expansion.

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