Tag: Security Systems News (SSN)
News poll: Overwhelming consensus to beef up security for holidays
November 7, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — The holidays are a time of large financial transactions, making it a prime target for fraud and theft, say the respondents to a recent SSN News Poll.
Half of respondents say they support enabling two-factor authentication to protect online accounts and one-quarter say making purchases with a credit card with fraud protection are key precautions to take during the holiday season. The remaining respondents were split evenly between avoiding public Wi-Fi and monitoring...
Evolv ‘remains focused on customers’ during investigation
October 30, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
WALTHAM, Mass.—Evolv Technology remains “committed to our mission of making people and places safe” amid an internal investigation involving allegations of misconduct during sales transactions that has led to the company delaying its Q3 financials.
On Oct. 25, the manufacturer of AI-based weapons detection technology announced that employees “engaged in misconduct” during sales transactions covering a nearly two-year period, following a preliminary committee...
Charisse Jacques appointed new president of SAFR
October 29, 2024SSN Staff
SEATTLE – SAFR from RealNetworks has announced the appointment of Charisse Jacques as its new president.
Jacques reportedly brings a wealth of experience in AI and associated technology to the security industry. SAFR believes her leadership will drive its mission of advancing security and operational efficiency in live video applications, security, authentication, and touchless access control.
“Charisse is a proven leader with an impeccable track record of achievement and excellence...
Women in Security Profile: ‘Don’t rely solely on diversity as a strategy if you don’t have the skills to back it up,’ says Ceres Silva
October 23, 2024Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Ceres Silva, Canadian sales director for Eagle Eye Networks (EEN), believes it’s not only networking that helps women get ahead in the security industry, but also enhancing your skills to keep up with trends in a constantly evolving market.
“While building connections as a woman in the security field is important, it’s equally vital to ensure your skills, knowledge, and credentials are up to date,” she explained. “The security industry is rapidly...
Specifically Speaking: Hugh Sonk discusses the impact of AI and cameras on physical security design
October 23, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
CHICAGO—Hugh Sonk, senior physical security consultant with Stantec Consulting Services, sees advancements in AI analytics and cameras as a tremendous benefit when it comes to physical security design.
“The capabilities of AI are rapidly advancing, enabling us to achieve more efficient and effective security solutions than ever before,” he said. “The advancements in cameras featuring object detection and attribute extraction are particularly exciting. I incorporate these...
News poll: Cybersecurity the biggest concern for incoming U.S. president
October 14, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — With the U.S. presidential election swiftly approaching, the November News Poll found that cybersecurity should be on the minds of the incoming administration in January.
The Security Systems News (SSN) poll found that the most important security issue facing the incoming president in 2025 was cybersecurity threats with 38.71% of responses regarding that as its greatest concern. "Cybersecurity challenges from major global powers and economic...
Smart homes, devices under spotlight during Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 9, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — Residential security has evolved to build higher fencers and stronger locks, but has the average homeowner considered securing their doorbell?
In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October, Security Systems News (SSN) looked at a more modern threat vector for security incidents: smart homes and smart home devices.
“CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) is excited to again partner with the National Cybersecurity Alliance...
ADT reports another network breach
October 8, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Home security company ADT reported that its network had been illegally accessed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission early this week.
An ADT spokesperson told Security Systems News (SSN): “We are investigating a cyberattack on our network. For more information, we direct you to our Form 8-K disclosure filed with the SEC on Oct. 7.”
In that filing, the company clarified that the data breach occurred as a result of compromised...
A more moderate climate
October 2, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
I am opening my blog this week with an apology to my poor Editor, Cory Harris, whose coattails might be a little more damp than usual on my account.
Good-natured Cory stood in for me during this year’s GSX conference in Florida, a show that was by all accounts productive and full of interesting new products, features, software, and partnerships. All well and good if you minded the weather. That’s right, the Security Systems News (SSN) team got chased out of Orlando by Hurricane Helene,...
I’ve a feeling we’re not in New York anymore
September 25, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
So, after two days of meetings, educational sessions and special events at an event filled with thousands of security professionals, GSX 2024 may not be the safest place to be after all.
Here in sunny, hot and humid Orlando, Fla., we are wrapping up the annual end user-based show with the threat of a hurricane. Guess it’s not a surprise given we are in hurricane season down here, but can’t Mother Nature spare us and allow everyone to get out of Orlando safely before the storm hits?...