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  • Sept-Oct 2018

    • Sept-Oct 2018

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    Asset and GPS Tracking

    HID Location Services

    HID Global
    Aug. 21, 2020
    Provides actionable occupancy data that scales based on the need of the facility
    Act365 Ipad
    Hosted/Managed Access Control

    Vanderbilt ACT365 Cloud-based Access Control and Video Management

    Vanderbilt Industries, an ACRE company
    March 10, 2020
    Vanderbilt ACT365 is a complete cloud-based access control and video management solution that enables end users to manage their security system from any device at any time. The...
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    Data Transmission Equipment

    ComNet NetWave NWK11m Wireless Ethernet Solution

    Comnet, an ACRE company
    Sept. 20, 2018
    Designed for applications where existing media or the installation of new copper or fiber media is not cost-effective
    Figure 1: This risk funnel represents how Enterprise risk is managed and evaluated by professional services companies. The wide section at the top indicates all of the risk that must be managed and mitigated; the narrow section at the base represents a reduction in risk due to the application of governance. Security and the risks present from threats are typically evaluated topically without any converged, overall risk score.
    Information Security

    The New Paradigm of Converged Security and Risk

    Pierre Bourgeix
    Sept. 20, 2018
    How the convergence of IT, OT and physical security will improve risk assessment and mitigate organizational liability
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    The interdependence of America’s power grid, and the geographic concentration of America’s refineries creates a vulnerability that certainly attracts the attention of terrorists; indeed, many experts think that energy systems are an attractive target to cyber-criminals/terrorists
    Access Control

    America’s Critical Infrastructure: Threats, Vulnerabilities and Solutions

    Johnathan Tal
    Sept. 20, 2018
    Security managers must grasp the interface between physical and cyber threats

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    Public, private and government sectors face a race against time in ensuring the critical infrastructure of the nation's technology, business and energy assets are secure.
    Access Control

    Government and the Private Sector Share Responsibility for Secure Infrastructure

    Adam Isles
    Sept. 20, 2018
    How to effectively manage risk for the protection of facilities, technology assets and business operations
    The NIST Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations encompass a comprehensive assessment methodology that can be applied to specific types of organizations, manufacturers, industrial control systems, defense and US Federal contractor protection of confidential and unclassified information, etc.
    Security Industry Services

    Cybersecurity Assessments: An Overview

    Darnell Washington, CISSP
    Sept. 20, 2018
    UL and NIST provide options for system manufacturers and Integrators, so which should you choose?
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    In today’s modern, interconnected world, the potential impact of inadequately securing ICS can be catastrophic, with lives at stake, costs extensive and corporate reputation on the line.
    Access Control

    Steps to Control Your Industrial Control Systems

    Steve Durbin
    Sept. 20, 2018
    Organizations must take a risk-based approach to ICS security
    Geospatial systems allow for real-time map-based representation of a surveillance system’s sensor and alarm locations.
    Video Analytics

    Geospatial Awareness Could Be the Next Big Thing for VMS

    Eric Olson
    Sept. 20, 2018
    Sensor devices gather input from across the map to provide security personnel actionable data
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    Situational awareness data from external sources provides dynamic reporting that provides a more comprehensive understanding of where these threats are happening and how they could potentially impact operations.
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    How CSIM Can Facilitate Crisis Communications

    James Chong
    Sept. 20, 2018
    Technology blends a common operating picture with situational awareness to create actionable mitigation
    Clyde Hewitt, CISSP, CHS is vice president of security strategy at CynergisTek. He brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in cybersecurity to his position with CynergisTek, where his many responsibilities include being the senior security advisor and client executive, thought leader and developer of strategic direction for information and cybersecurity services, nationwide business development lead for security services, and contributor to CynergisTek’s industry outreach and educational events.
    Information Security

    The Top 5 Mistakes Made When Apps and Data Move to the Cloud

    Clyde Hewitt, CISSP, CHS
    Sept. 20, 2018
    We don’t have resources to invest in that new server farm, so let’s move it to the Cloud. Have you ever heard that from your C-Suite?New applications or significant upgrades to...
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    When it comes to deploying radar, many external and physical factors should be considered. When looking to install radar onsite, it is best to work with a systems integrator with a proven track record of accurately assessing substation environmental conditions and effectively configuring radar solutions to fit the needs of the individual property.
    Physical Hardening

    Radar Proves an Effective Security Option to Protect the Grid

    Yaron Zussman
    Sept. 20, 2018
    Many security professionals have viewed radar as a military tool but commercial applications abound
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    Ensuring cybersecurity of Cloud offerings is a shared responsibility of both the client and practitioner.
    Information Security

    Cyber Tech: How-To Secure Microservices and Containers

    Amir Sharif
    Sept. 20, 2018
    With the rapidly growing need for security, teams need to understand the full set of requirements for a successful implementation
    Write to Ray about this column at ConvergenceQA@go-rbcs.com. Ray Bernard, PSP, CHS-III is the principal consultant for Ray Bernard Consulting Services (RBCS), a firm that provides security consulting services for public and private facilities. Ray is an active contributor to the educational activities ASIS IT Security and Physical Security councils. For more information about Ray and RBCS go to www.go-rbcs.com or call 949-831-6788. Ray is also a member of the Content Expert Faculty of the Security Executive Council (www.SecurityExecutiveCouncil.com). Follow Ray on Twitter: @RayBernardRBCS
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    Convergence Q&A: Smart Buildings and Security Technology

    Ray Bernard, PSP, CHS-III
    Sept. 20, 2018
    Smart buildings are now a reality and bring new concepts to the table for thinking about security technology in a smart building environment.Q: Our company is considering building...
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    Information Security

    Cool as McCumber: Lessons from Hacker Summer Camp

    John McCumber
    Sept. 20, 2018
    I just returned from what is euphemistically called Hacker Summer Camp. Three popular conferences all take place within a two-week period each summer in Las Vegas: BlackHat, BSidesLasVe...
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    The YubiKey enables two-factor network authentication with the touch of a finger.
    Information Security

    Tech Trends: Protect Your Login Process

    Ray Coulombe
    Sept. 13, 2018
    Summer tech finds: A closer look at an effective method of two-factor authentication and more
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    Night-Vision, Thermal & Infrared Cameras

    TPC-SD8420-B Hybrid Thermal Network PTZ camera from Dahua

    Dahua Technology USA
    Sept. 11, 2018
    Provides cost-effective, long-range surveillance in a rugged all-in-one package
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    IoT devices can provide great benefits through accessing more information and facilitating that information’s use. This can be used to benefit physical security solutions.
    Access Control

    Physical Access Control Confronts a New World

    Rodney Thayer
    Aug. 10, 2018
    How the emergence and expansion of IoT devices is and will impact conventional physical access control
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    Locks

    Multi-Point Lock from Detex

    Detex Corporation
    March 13, 2017
    GSX 2018 Booth #2851
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