Cyber-Terrorism for Beginners: A Rising Threat
Unfortunately, terrorists and other criminals evolve just as fast as technology, and they are often a step ahead of our government. Keep Reading
How Hackers Are Harvesting PI and How to Protect Identity Info
Many legacy access control systems require the use of back-end portal accounts. For hackers, these portals can become rich, easy-to-access caches of personal end-user data. Keep Reading
Caverion Signs Access Control and Surveillance Contract with Norwegian Airport Operator
Caverion and Norwegian airport operator Avinor have signed a framework contract covering the installation and maintenance of access control and video surveillance equipment. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: Why a ‘Bulletproof’ Backpack Isn’t the Answer to Protect Kids from Active Shooters
Active shooters are well aware of the concerns you have. Active shooters understand security deficiencies and how to exploit them. Keep Reading
Remove ‘Single Points of Failure’ for More Resilient Critical Infrastructure Security, Says CISA’s Harrell
Harrell stressed the importance of navigating a hybrid threat landscape, in which physical security and cybersecurity converge, and moving toward "collective defense." Keep Reading
NAPCO Secures Texas Schools with New Project
The project includes the installation of NAPCO 's Continental Access division access control system at the district's two new high schools, Robert E. Lee High School and John Tyler High School. The system will control access to over sixty doors in both schools. Keep Reading
Audit Adds 14 More Deficiencies to IRS’ Cybersecurity Woes
The Government Accountability Office has identified 14 new information system security control deficiencies at the Internal Revenue Service. Eight of these deficiencies relate to access controls, four to configuration management, one to segregation of duties, and one to contingency planning. Keep Reading
Over 100 Flaws in Management and Access Control Systems Expose Buildings to Hack
An attacker can exploit the vulnerabilities to gain full control of the vulnerable products and access to the devices connected to them. Keep Reading
GAO: Federal Agencies Falling Short on Physical Access Control Security
Over the next five years, TSA plans to spend about $73 million in physical access control system implementation with the bulk of these funds ($51 million) going toward the acquisition of new systems from the Approved Products List. Keep Reading