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Strong leadership can lead to motivated and loyal employees. Here’s what that looks like. In my last piece, I discussed 10 signs of a poor security leader. I was glad to see that the piece resonated with people. The two main types of feedback I received were: These signs don’t merelyContinue Reading

To be FIPS compliant, an organization must adhere to the various data security and computer system standards outlined in the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). Created by the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST’s) Computer Security Division, FIPS established a data security and computer system standard that organizations must adhere to per theContinue Reading

As part of our continuing mission to reduce cybersecurity risk across U.S. critical infrastructure partners and state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, CISA has compiled a list of free cybersecurity tools and services to help organizations further advance their security capabilities. This living repository includes cybersecurity services provided by CISA,Continue Reading

INTRODUCTION A robust framework for protection As you probably know, there’s no single solution to the challenges of cybersecurity and no such thing as iron-clad cybersecurity that comes built-in to any product. Rather, cybersecurity is a question of trusted partnerships where everyone, sub-supplier to manufacturer and from installers and integratorsContinue Reading

By: Helen Dewdney Don’t make it easy for them When you go out, or to bed, check you have shut and locked all windows and doors. Don’t leave your keys in locks when you are in, as a burglar may be able to reach them through the letterbox. Think aboutContinue Reading

By Heather Kelly The Washington Post The tipping point came nearly seven years ago when 82-year-old Evelyn was still living alone in her Georgia home. She was in good shape physically, still sharp mentally, and able to manage her daily tasks. But after a health scare, her family made a “nonnegotiable”Continue Reading

Rising traffic congestions and accidents due to lack of proper traffic management need to be addressed with smart solutions like Video Mangement Software with integrated video analytics that can effectively aid traffic management. As more vehicles hit the roads every day, traffic congestion becomes a major issue in many citiesContinue Reading

Why does my security camera flicker at night? In this post we will try to answer that question. We will also give you some tips and useful information for the correct operation of your security cameras. Some reasons to know why my security camera blinks at night are: Light sourcesContinue Reading

CCTV cameras are a common and cost-effective feature of modern security systems. But a CCTV camera’s security guarantees are only as good as the camera’s reliability and the quality of the footage that it produces. Picture quality is one of the essential requirements that the Home Office lists in the UK policeContinue Reading