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Big ISC West exhibitors feature cybersecurity and name changes

Three big booth exhibitors talk with SSN about their presence at this year’s show
 by: 
Spencer Ives
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03/16/2016
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General News

LAS VEGAS—Some of the biggest exhibitors are approaching the show with new topics top of mind, for some it’s cybersecurity, for others it’s branding after a name change.

Genetec to release cyber hardening guide

Racz: Genetec sees need to ‘raise the bar’ for integrators on cybersecurity
 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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02/08/2016
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Suppliers

MONTREAL—In its latest cybersecurity initiative, Genetec, a provider of unified IP security solutions based here, is releasing a cybersecurity hardening guide for its integrator partners at the end of February.

ASIS: A show for integrators, too

End user networking, discussions on cybersecurity among offerings
 by: 
Spencer Ives
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08/12/2015
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Integrators need to attend ASIS to network with security practitioners and understand emerging issues such as cybersecurity, said Howard Belfor, president of Belfor & Associates and council VP of ASIS.

Condortech seeks hackers' perspective

Systems integrator creates testing lab, hires hackers to test cybersecurity of systems
 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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06/03/2015
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

SPRINGFIELD, Va.—Watching hackers demonstrate how easy it is to take over security cameras, SCADA and access control systems at the Black Hat hackers conference last year prompted Jorge Lozano, president and CEO of Condortech Services, to take action.

Lanning illuminates simple cybersecurity step for integrators

Protocol 802.1x is easy way to protect customers, business
 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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05/06/2015
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

WESTMINSTER, Colo.—Part of every integrator’s cybersecurity strategy right now should be a very basic step, configuring 802.1x on exterior cameras, according to Andrew Lanning, co-founder of systems integration firm IST, which is based in Hawaii.

News Poll: Cybersecurity is becoming a physical security matter

Though, some readers say more ‘definition’ is needed
 by: 
Spencer Ives
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03/25/2015
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General News

YARMOUTH, Maine—As cybersecurity becomes a common topic of conversation among physical security systems installers, Security Systems News asked its readers whether they’re concerned about cybersecurity threats and what their companies are doing to safeguard themselves and their customers.

PSA-TEC tackles cybersecurity with education, spotlight sessions, new certification at annual event

Special educational sessions include ‘Adapt or Die’ integrator panel discussion
 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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03/13/2015
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

WESTMINSTER, Colo.—“Think, explore, connect” is the theme of PSA-TEC, PSA Security Network’s annual education and training event that will take place here May 3-8.

Security fundamentals can be strong weapons against cyberattacks

Integrators need to be able to do more than just bring in the IT people
 by: 
Kenneth Z. Chutchian
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02/18/2015
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General News

YARMOUTH, Maine—The recent security crisis at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield reaffirms that the constant threat of cyber hacks is the new normal. Business as usual in the security industry doesn’t exist anymore. So what kinds of proactive steps are integrators and central stations taking to prevent cyberattacks?

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SSN News Poll July 2020

With the coronavirus keeping us all grounded for now, and with the future still not clear as to how long it will take us all to get back to some type of normalcy, this month’s News Poll looks to gauge readers thoughts and feelings on the immediate and long-term future of in-person conferences.