Nearly All Large Businesses Have a Cybersecurity Policy, But Is It Strong Enough?

Ninety-four percent of large businesses in the U.S. have a cybersecurity policy, according to the 2017 Cybersecurity Survey by Clutch, and most of them have had a policy for more than three years. U.S. enterprises are more likely to have a cybersecurity policy than most global organizations (two-thirds of which lack a formal cybersecurity policy), and policies most commonly include required security software, backups, scam detection and security incident reporting protocols.

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More intelligent viewing, from Bosch

The latest Bosch AUTODOME IP range is the only camera with built-in Essential Video Analytics and a pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) function.

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Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection Systems

In an analysis of 160 active shooter incidents from 2000 through 2013, the FBI found that more than two-thirds happened at businesses or schools. 2014 to 2015 had the most active shooter incidents ever recorded in a two-year period. These sobering statistics make it clear that protecting employees from this threat needs to be a security priority.

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When the Active Shooter Strikes: Emergency Action Planning for Security Professionals

For organizations, response to both real and perceived active shooter events can have long-term effects including damage to brand and exposure of security weaknesses to the public. The key is to create multi-layered policies and procedures to respond during and after a crisis event.

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How Americans Read the News

Two-thirds (67%) of Americans report that they get at least some of their news on social media – with two-in-ten doing so often, according to a new survey from Pew Research Center.

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Study Discourages Making Available Digital Keys to Devices

Millions of Americans increasingly store personal information on their devices, raising privacy and security questions about state legislative efforts to require electronics manufacturers to provide all repair shops with access to source information that could compromise those devices, according to new CompTIA research.

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Willis Towers Watson Launches Active Shooter Program for Senior Living Facilities

Willis Towers Watson, a global advisory, broking and solutions company, introduced an Active Shooter/Armed Intruder Readiness Program for senior living communities.

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