Eric Biernat, Corporate Security Manager West Bend Mutual Insurance, has always employed intercom solutions as part of his security strategy, including video surveillance, access control solutions and more. Last year, before the COVID-19 pandemic reached U.S. borders, he decided to replace his intercom solution with intelligent communication systems.
Cyber company Rapid7 says it has found vulnerabilities in a Wi-Fi connected security system, saying the system has an unauthenticated API and an unencrypted radio signal that can be easily intercepted.
Following the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2019 Section 889 and the ban of cameras and components made by certain Chinese companies, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a rule to ban products from Chinese electronics companies.
The Office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced $5 million in security grants to go to 27 higher education institutions in the state to fund security enhancements.
In another lawsuit this year, two truck companies were found negligent in their hiring practices, not performing due diligence when it came to hiring drivers for their companies.
Campus police at the Alabama-based public university, have deployed Omnilert, which gives students the ability to speak or chat with an on-campus police officer directly.
Innovations in thermal detection technology make it much easier for waste management companies to prevent fires before they happen — not only making the job safer but also avoiding environmental pollution and saving precious resources during summer droughts.
Jeff Spoerndle, Vice President of BEST Crowd Management, who has led efforts to ensure training is provided to employees on emergency response in a high-threat situation, discusses the potential threat of domestic violent extremism at large events and critical safety considerations for venues.