IT Security


Schalge, idOnDemand Form Technology Partnership

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, provider of security and safety solutions and manufacturer of Schlage contactless smart credentials and readers, and idOnDemand are partnering to offer a joint solution that consolidates a user’s identity across the enterprise.

Need For Network Security Boosts Growth In Managed Security Service Provider Market, According To Research

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, North American Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP) Market, finds that the market earned revenues of $1.20 billion in 2009 and estimates this to reach $3.90 billion in 2016.

NIST To Help Accelerate Federal Government’s Adoption Of Secure Cloud Computing

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has been designated by Federal Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra to accelerate the federal government’s secure adoption of cloud computing by leading efforts to develop standards and guidelines in close consultation and collaboration with standards bodies, the private sector and other stakeholders

Research Indicates IT Security Needs Of Mid-Sized Organizations Becoming More Sophisticated

RSA, The Security Division of EMC, recently released the results of two new research initiatives that explore log management priorities for mid-sized organizations.

Poll: Data Loss Is Top Corporate Security Threat

CDW LLC recently announced the results of its IT Threat Prevention Straw Poll, based on a survey of 200 IT security managers and decision makers at medium and large businesses across the United States.

Less Than Half Of Cloud Services Vetted For Security, According To Study

CA Inc. and the Ponemon Institute, an independent research firm specializing in privacy, data protection and information security policy, recently announced a study analyzing significant cloud security concerns that persist among IT professionals when it comes to cloud services used within their organization.

Survey: Employees More Focused On Individual Concerns Than Overall Company IT Security

From prowling social networking sites at work, to overriding their company's installed security so they can access restricted websites, most employees were found to be generally imprudent and ambivalent when it comes to their company's overall security health, according to the 2010 Trend Micro survey on corporate and small business end users.

Survey Looks At Security Management Practices, Compliance Weaknesses

SenSage recently announced the results of an industry survey on security management practices taken during the RSA Conference in March.



Survey: Majority Of Americans Unaware Of Cloud Computing

A majority of U.S. citizens are unaware of how their online data is stored and who secures it, according to a Business Software Alliance (BSA) survey released recently. Approximately one in five U.S. citizens said they were unaware of whether their personal or corporate data is being held “in the cloud,” and 60 percent said they did not know what “in the cloud” means.

Market Trends

Trends in the Market

The use of video surveillance in business began with the introduction of CCTV in the early 1960s. Throughout the years, we have witnessed the rapid uptake of some technologies, while others showed promise but never experienced widespread adoption. Today, there are four trends that are shaping the video industry.

Consumers Confident In Security Of Mobile Devices, According To Research

According to recent research conducted by Unisys Corp., the majority of mobile device users worldwide feel safe using their mobile devices for applications, including airline boarding passes; as payments in stores for low-cost items; or to access online banking.

Survey: Data Security In The Cloud Top Concern For Government Officials

Lockheed Martin and its Cyber Security Alliance partners recently announced the results of a collaborative cloud computing and cyber security survey in a new white paper titled "Awareness, Trust, and Security to Shape Cloud Adoption."

Survey: Most SMBs Lacking Knowledge To Protect Against Online Fraud

Despite highly publicized cybercriminal attacks against businesses and the ongoing rise of malware perpetrated through schemes such as the Mariposa botnet recently dismantled by Panda Security and others, the majority of small and medium-sized businesses are not familiar with the banking Trojans used to attain access to and steal from their online accounts.

Survey: Almost Half Of IT Professionals Say Cloud Computing Risks Outweigh Benefits

Nearly half of U.S. IT professionals say that the risks of cloud computing outweigh the benefits, according to the 2010 ISACA IT Risk/Reward Barometer survey.

Survey: Companies Lack Adequate Policies To Protect Information In The Cloud

Symantec Corp. and the Ponemon Institute, a privacy and information management research firm, recently announced the findings of a joint survey of IT professionals. The survey revealed that most organizations lack the procedures, policies and tools to ensure that sensitive information they put in the cloud remains secure.

Verizon Framework Looks To Standardize Security Incident Reporting

Verizon Business is giving away information that officials believe will help the IT security industry address a critical issue -- the lack of a common standard for the collection of security-incident data and analysis -- with the hopes that it will help the industry fight cybercrime.

Wireless mesh

Challenge or Opportunity?

Wireless has been in the physical security space for years, especially with point-to-point bridges. But the newcomers—especially in the field of wireless mesh—are changing the game. Will wireless be as ubiquitous for outdoor deployments as cable or fiber?

Seattle Tops Report As U.S. City Most Vulnerable To Cyber Crime

Norton from Symantec teamed up with independent research firm Sperling’s BestPlaces to find and expose the nation’s top 10 cities most vulnerable to cybercrime.

Poll: One In 10 Employees Knowingly Violate Company IT Policy

A new Fiberlink Poll published recently showed that more than one in 10 U.S. workers admit to knowingly violating the policies put in place by their companies' IT departments in order to get their work done.

Report: Total Loss Linked To Online Fraud More Than Doubles In 2009

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), a partnership between the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), today released the 2009 annual report about fraudulent activity on the Internet.

Featured

  • New Report Reveals Top Trends Transforming Access Controller Technology

    Mercury Security, a provider in access control hardware and open platform solutions, has published its Trends in Access Controllers Report, based on a survey of over 450 security professionals across North America and Europe. The findings highlight the controller’s vital role in a physical access control system (PACS), where the device not only enforces access policies but also connects with readers to verify user credentials—ranging from ID badges to biometrics and mobile identities. With 72% of respondents identifying the controller as a critical or important factor in PACS design, the report underscores how the choice of controller platform has become a strategic decision for today’s security leaders. Read Now

  • Overwhelming Majority of CISOs Anticipate Surge in Cyber Attacks Over the Next Three Years

    An overwhelming 98% of chief information security officers (CISOs) expect a surge in cyber attacks over the next three years as organizations face an increasingly complex and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven digital threat landscape. This is according to new research conducted among 300 CISOs, chief information officers (CIOs), and senior IT professionals by CSC1, the leading provider of enterprise-class domain and domain name system (DNS) security. Read Now

  • ASIS International Introduces New ANSI-Approved Investigations Standard

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  • Cloud Security Alliance Brings AI-Assisted Auditing to Cloud Computing

    The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, today introduced an innovative addition to its suite of Security, Trust, Assurance and Risk (STAR) Registry assessments with the launch of Valid-AI-ted, an AI-powered, automated validation system. The new tool provides an automated quality check of assurance information of STAR Level 1 self-assessments using state-of-the-art LLM technology. Read Now

  • Report: Nearly 1 in 5 Healthcare Leaders Say Cyberattacks Have Impacted Patient Care

    Omega Systems, a provider of managed IT and security services, today released new research that reveals the growing impact of cybersecurity challenges on leading healthcare organizations and patient safety. According to the 2025 Healthcare IT Landscape Report, 19% of healthcare leaders say a cyberattack has already disrupted patient care, and more than half (52%) believe a fatal cyber-related incident is inevitable within the next five years. Read Now

New Products

  • 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.

  • EasyGate SPT and SPD

    EasyGate SPT SPD

    Security solutions do not have to be ordinary, let alone unattractive. Having renewed their best-selling speed gates, Cominfo has once again demonstrated their Art of Security philosophy in practice — and confirmed their position as an industry-leading manufacturers of premium speed gates and turnstiles.

  • Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

    Connect ONE®

    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.