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Big League Integration Team Secures 2017 Little League Baseball World Series
Four leading security manufacturers have teamed up to provide safety and security solutions for the players, coaches, and fans at the 71st Annual Little League Baseball® World Series (LLBWS). For the first time, Milestone Systems is joining Axis Communications, Extreme Networks, and Lenel to provide video surveillance systems, access control, and network connectivity for the 10-day tournament. A fully integrated security system is in place as 16 Little League Baseball teams and hundreds of thousands of fans from around the globe come together Aug. 17-27 in South Williamsport. A priority of Little League Baseball officials is promoting a fun, exciting experience, while also providing the highest level of security.
HBO Hacked In Latest Cybersecurity Breach
HBO’s computer network struck by ransomware: hackers leak scripts from popular shows like “Game of Thrones” and demand up to $15 million in ransom. HBO reportedly responded with a $250,000 offer. Timothy Crosby, Senior Security Consultant for Spohn Security Solutions, says this newest hack evidences the growing risk that companies face with cyber intrusions. “No company —large or small— is immune to being a target; the HBO saga makes it even more apparent that cyber security teams must remain vigilant to detect and prevent attacks before they happen,” stated Crosby.
2017 Physical Security Industry Influencers: VOTE NOW!
Nominations are complete and now it’s time to vote for the Fourth Annual Physical Security and Video Surveillance Market Influencers. Who is an industry influencer that others should listen to and take note of their subject matter expertise and industry foresight? Below is a list of those nominated and a paragraph about why they are deserving of being the 2017 Physical Security Industry Influencer.
Families File Suit In Boston Condo Murders: Allege Shoddy Security
The high-end Boston condominium building where two doctors were murdered in May provided an alleged flimsy “veneer” of security for its tenants, allowing the brutal stabbing deaths to occur, according to a wrongful death suit filed by the victims’ families. The suit points out a number of alleged soft spots in the building’s security system. It says anyone can walk into the garage, and that a solitary security employee has the responsibility to watch that camera feed from the front desk.
Vision Database Systems Introduces PockeTracker Mobile ID Verification Solution
Vision Database Systems, specialists in ID Card and tracking software solutions, announced that the company has introduced its PockeTracker Mobile ID verification solution to construction sites nationwide to help improve security and create a seamless verification process for all personnel. This powerful verification and attendance tool is being used by construction site managers to help identify and verify personnel quickly and efficiently.
Open Security Controller Project Brings Automated Protection To Software-Defined Networks
The Linux Foundation announced the launch of the Open Security Controller Project, an open source project focused on centralizing security services orchestration for multi-cloud environments. Open Security Controller Project technology automates the deployment of virtualized network security functions, like next-generation firewall, intrusion prevention systems and application data controllers to protect east-west traffic inside the data center.
Fredrik Wallberg New Director Of A&E Services At Vicon
Vicon Industries, Inc., designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware, and components, announced that Fredrik Wallberg is joining Vicon as the Company’s Director of A&E Services. Vicon has created this new position to further expand outreach, resources, and training to the A&E and consultant community, with the goal of simplifying the tasks they face in specifying surveillance solutions for today’s complex security challenges.
School Security Conference Put On By A+ Technology In NY
A+ Technology & Security Solutions (A+ Technology) invites all professionals responsible for their organization’s security to attend a free, informative Technology Showcase on Wednesday, June 14th. A+ Technology and its partners will be exhibiting how the latest market products will help shape the future of security and learning for schools. Along with sponsoring partners AXIS Communications, Gallagher, and Promethean, retired Police Lieutenant and Security Trainer and Educator, Joseph Pangaro, will provide actionable guidance on ways to proactively identify and address potential workplace security threats. This special event will be held at the A+ Technology & Security Solutions headquarters, 1490 North Clinton Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Netwatch Accelerates U.S. Expansion With New Chicago Operations Center
Netwatch celebrated the opening of its new Chicago operations center. Netwatch is a complete security systems provider with the most advanced video processing technologies to proactively monitor and protect properties and assets. The new office will be based on North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, and will employ five people with plans to grow to 15 employees over the next 18 months. Netwatch Systems proactively protect properties using live audio warnings to ward off intruders. Intervention Specialists direct operations remotely from the Netwatch Communication Hub, visually verifying the intruders, intervening by verbally alerting the intruders they are being watched, and notifying the authorities.
Matt Klock Now Vice President Of Sales At Robotic Assistance Devices
Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), an innovator in artificial intelligence and robotics, announced it has named Matt Klock as Vice President of Sales for its U.S.-based operations. Klock is responsible for the development and execution of RAD’s business development strategies and will provide skilled sales leadership for RAD’s solutions and growing sales team.
Taking Cybersecurity A Step Further With Attribute-Based Access Control
Most organizations already have firewalls implemented, encrypted critical data assets, and monitor network activity as part of an overall cybersecurity plan, but there is another line of defense that can provide additional value: the use of attribute based access control (ABAC) to reduce the threat surface, thereby improving overall security as well as mitigating risks associated with breaches.
Community Security Service Launches App To Counter Threats To Jewish Community
In the face of growing reports of threats on Jewish people and institutions nationwide, the Community Security Service (CSS) is launching a new app called the Jewish Security Application (JSA). JSA empowers individuals to report suspicious activity and document anti-Semitic incidents quickly and accurately from their smartphones. JSA also provides a panic button to alert local authorities to immediate threats.
Maine’s Resistance To Real ID Law Starting To Cause Problems, Legislators Told
The real-life impacts of Maine’s refusal to issue new federally mandated driver’s licenses and identification cards were on display Tuesday as lawmakers heard testimony on a bill that would bring the state into compliance with the federal Real ID law. Maine has been among a handful of states to resist the federal law, which requires digital photos on state driver’s licenses, IDs that can be used with facial recognition software, and the digital archiving of identity documents such as birth certificates or Social Security numbers, among other things. The states where residents will need identification other than driver’s licenses to fly on Jan. 22, 2018, are: Maine, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Washington.
SIA Renews Support For Bipartisan DIGIT Act
The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced its continued support of the bipartisan Developing and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act, reintroduced in the Senate on January 10th, 2017, by the Internet of Things (IoT) working group. The group consists of Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Cory Gardner, R-Colo., and Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii. Sen. Fischer, the bill’s chief sponsor, again recognized SIA as a key supporting organization in a press release.
Lack Of Video For Knife-Wielding Hostage Taker Exposes ASU’s Security Camera Shortage
The lack of video security around ASU’s Tempe campus was exposed on Wednesday, December 7, when a knife-wielding man held a faculty member in her third-floor office in the Language and Literature building before releasing her unharmed. The suspect remains at large. ASU police spokeswoman Katy Harris confirmed on Monday that no video evidence of the man was captured, either inside or outside of the building.
Farpointe Adds Laser Engraving Option To Access Control Credentials
Farpointe Data, the access control industry’s global partner of choice for premium RFID solutions, today announced that security system access control manufacturers, integrators and dealers can order proximity and smart card credentials with tactile laser engraving. Whether clamshell, printable, printable with magnetic stripe card or key ring or disc tag, Farpointe will permanently laser engrave logos and text, URLs, signature blocks, messaging, other graphics or whatever the manufacturer, integrator or end customer wants.
ACRE Announces Acquisition Of ComNet
ACRE, LLC, the holding company that owns Vanderbilt Industries, Mercury Security, and recently acquired ACT in Ireland, announced the acquisition of Communication Networks LLC (dba ComNet), a manufacturer of video and data transmission equipment.
Tony Sorrentino Named ScanSource’s New President For Networking And Security Segment
Mr. Sorrentino has been with ScanSource since 1999 and with the ScanSource Security business since its inception in 2004. He has more than 16 years of technology distribution experience and previously served as Vice President of Merchandising for ScanSource Security, where he was instrumental in developing the company’s line card to include the industry’s leading networking and physical security manufacturers. Prior to joining the Networking and Security business unit, Mr. Sorrentino served in merchandising leadership roles for ScanSource POS and Barcode in the US.
ONVIF Speaks On Standards, IoT At European Security Conferences
ONVIF®, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced that ONVIF Chairman Per Björkdahl will be speaking on behalf of ONVIF at the Amsterdam Security Conference in Amsterdam on November 1st and at SKYDD Protection 2016 in Stockholm on October 27th. He will speak to attendees at both events on the role of standards and their relevance to the fast evolving Internet of Things.
Global Heavyweight Enters Security Business: Meet NTT Security Corp
NTT Security Corporation (abbreviated to NTT Security; Head Office: Minato-Ku, Tokyo; Chief Executive Officer: Jun Sawada) has started its operations as a specialized security company of NTT Group on August 1st, 2016, bringing together NTT’s advanced analytics technologies, threat intelligence and security experts. NTT Security delivers industry-leading Managed Security Services (MSS) and specialized security professional services that support the Full Security Life Cycle. These services will be taken to market globally, and client engagement will be managed by NTT operating companies Dimension Data, NTT Communications and NTT Data.