D-Link’s Alleged Security Failures Achieve FTC Lawsuit: D-Link Responds
In its latest enforcement action in the realm of the Internet of Things, the Federal Trade Commission filed suit against D-Link Corporation, a Taiwan-based computer networking equipment manufacturer and its U.S. subsidiary, alleging that the defendants failed to employ adequate security measures for their wireless routers and surveillance cameras. Although D-Link promoted the security of its routers with claims like “EASY TO SECURE” and “ADVANCED NETWORK SECURITY,” the company neglected to take easy steps to avoid security flaws, the agency asserted in its California federal court complaint. According to the agency, D-Link accepted hard-coded login credentials and the use of “command injection,” which allowed remote attackers to take control of routers by sending commands over the Internet.
3xLOGIC Expands National Sales Team to Fuel Continued Growth
3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions announced the expansion of their national sales organization, including the appointment of two new Regional Sales Managers (RSMs), Bill Downs and Bobby Shiflett, and the transfer of two other staff members to join the growing Regional Sales Manager team.
School Break-in Averted by STANLEY Security Grant Program Security Measures
Less than four months after the installation of a new security system, the Montessori School of Dayton in Kettering, OH credits the products and services provided by STANLEY Security with preventing a break-in attempt at the school during the winter break.
Voting Period Begins for STANLEY Security?s ?Together for Safer Schools? Grant Program
STANLEY Security, a leading global manufacturer and integrator of comprehensive security solutions for a wide range of industries, announces that the nomination period has closed and voting has begun for the second installment of its TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant Program to help higher education institutions enhance security on campuses. In its second year, the STANLEY Security TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant Program provides the opportunity to strengthen safety and security in U.S. colleges and universities through a share of a $600,000 grant from STANLEY.
Thecus Announces 10GbE Network Interface Card
Thecus? today launches the 10GbE Network Interface Card (NIC) with a Tehuti TN4010 processor ? C10GTR. A followup to the successful C10GT card, the C10GTR is ideal for backend throughput for multiple clients, and with the widespread adoption of 10GbE environments, proves Thecus’ commitment to staying on top of market trends. Under the Hood Powered […]
Rapid Expansion Of Security Technology Creates A New World Of Vendor Partnerships
The rapid evolution of security technology, especially devices on the video surveillance side, along with an expanding set of expectations among end users towards the technology they are being offered, has created a paradigm shift in the way business is now done. While proprietary systems remain the elephant in the room from an end user’s […]
Our Industry Needs To Support And Embrace ONVIF And PSIA
During the TecSec security expo in Dallas in 2008, a great deal of attention was brought to the ?convergence? of IP-based physical security and video surveillance over that of analog systems. A big promise of the IP-based systems was that being a computer system, having other ?applications? work along with the primary physical security and […]
ipConfigure Reinvents IP-Camera Video Management Software With Orchid
ENP Newswire – 10 March 2014 Release date- 05032014 – ipConfigure announces Orchid, a revolutionary IP video management software (VMS) platform which runs on multiple operating systems and is universally accessible through an immersive web browser interface. ipConfigure announces Orchid, a revolutionary IP video management software (VMS) platform which runs on multiple operating systems and is universally accessible through an immersive web browser interface. Delivering an end-to-end installation and configuration time of less than 5 minutes, Orchid redefines simplicity for the surveillance industry. Orchid is accessible. Orchid leverages an elegant cross-platform architecture that removes operating system dependencies. An interactive multi-touch user interface allows operators to control and manage surveillance cameras from web browsers on a variety of platforms including Windows, Linux, OS X, iOS and Android . Orchid is adaptive. Orchid is the first VMS to install and operate directly on a broad base of both traditional and embedded devices, including servers, cameras, and network-attached storage. With native support for ONVIF Profile S, Orchid supports a growing list of 2,500 IP cameras and encoders, removing the need for manufacturer-specific driver support. With this widely adopted industry standard, Orchid offers instant access to the cameras of tomorrow. Orchid is secure. Orchid TLS/SSL encryption delivers secure video transmission from cameras to Orchid devices, and from Orchid devices to users. Ensuring the integrity of video on both open and closed networks, Orchid offers an uncompromising architecture for data security. Orchid is freedom. Orchid liberates decision-makers from vendor lock-in by providing the ultimate […]
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