To me, the important lesson derived from the recent dust-up between the United Arab Emirates, India, Saudi Arabia and RIM, the company behind the BlackBerry, is that governments can spy on almost all wireless email.And, they get annoyed when they can't. Not being able to hack into BlackBerry email almost got the devices banned in a number of countries.Interestingly, there are no stories of the US government threatening to shut...more
ADT security systems boast as many as 5 million customers across North America, including commercial, government and residential users. This is quite a sizeable number and is truly representative of the deep faith Americans have entrusted upon the innovative products and dedicated services of ADT. This company has been providing security solutions to Americans since 1874, and has been able to maintain its position as the market...more
Proximity cards are widely used in organizations to for security reasons. These cards are powered by high tech technology and are high on dependability. There benefits are many and usability is easy too.Proximity cards are also called as access cards in simple terms; these cards look like ID cards but are a bit different from them. These have a magnetic chip within them which allow access to a certain place only after the magnetic chip is detected by the particular device. In a lot of organizations entry is restricted to certain people due to security reasons in such cases a proximity card works the best. The machine will only detect the cards that it is not programmed to detect. Any amount of physical effort will also not help.Proximity cards are widely used for attendance purposes in organizations. These cards are to be swiped every time a person enters or exits the office premises. It is highly effective in keeping an accurate track record. The magnetic chip inside the card is programmed in such a way that unless they receive proper signals from the opposite device they will not work. In case either the card or the device which gives the signal is corrupt the desired action will...more
Most people believe that an HID access card is such a powerful card. Whoever has it can gain entry to restricted areas. While that is true, the HID card by itself is not powerful. To be able to do its work, it needs other components like a card reader, software, access control panel and a computer system. The HID card is an...more
Restricted areas in any business institution would require a certain access control card to be granted entry. This is more efficient than a regular photo ID card. Due to technology, the ID card system has truly evolved into something multi-functional and innovative. The most common use of an HID access card we see around aside...more
Car SecurityPersonal security and safety is vital in your car. Our vulnerability to crime increases while we are driving, coming and going from our vehicle, and as we go about our business focused on our tasks. The following tips are intended to help you guard your personal safety and belongings in and around the car.Whenever possible, dont drive alone or at night. If you must shop at night, park in a well-lighted area. Further considerations when choosing a parking space: Avoid parking next to vans, trucks with camper shells, or cars with tinted windows. And park as close as you can to where you are going. Dont forget to take note of where you parked!Do not leave packages or valuables in plain view or on the seat of your car. This is just a temptation for thieves. If you must leave something in the car, lock it in the trunk or put it out of sight.Keep all car doors locked and windows closed. This is important while you are inside your vehicle as well as when you leave it. When leaving your car, set your alarm or use an anti-theft device. Remember: never leave your motor running unoccupied or with children inside! Get your keys out before you go to your car. Be aware of your...more
The reasons to hire a security company vary from person to person. Perhaps you are shopping for security services because you live in a high crime neighborhood, or your country is in civil unrest. Maybe its just because you are gone from hoe...more
First, the status of security industry 1, the rapid development of industry China's security industry, with the socialist Market Economic development and gradually grew up, reform and opening up, the rapid development of the...more
A homeless individual frequently does not have a lot but a mattress and their clothing, but even that may cause an accidental fire. Ventura County lately had a fire begin inside a homeless encampment and throughout wild fire season that may turn out...more
Robots were made by human beings for the purpose of making their lives better. It was created through centuries of hard work physicists and engineers. Our ancestors brainstormed and collaborated in order to develop the concept of a...more
All security standards and Corporate Governance Compliance Policies such as PCI DSS, GCSx CoCo, SOX (Sarbanes Oxley), NERC CIP, HIPAA, HITECH, GLBA, ISO27000 and FISMA require devices such as PCs, Windows Servers, Unix Servers, network devices such...more
Two famous professors from the Wharton School of Business, Drs. Jeremy Siegel and Jeremy Schwartz, don't think so. In an article, "The Great American Bond Bubble," published in Wednesday's Wall Street Journal, page A17, they claim that bond prices...more