The Cognitive Science Behind Cybersecurity

Guest Editorial by Margaret Cunningham, Principal Research Scientist, Forcepoint Artificial intelligence, cognitive computing, and machine learning are among the most discussed technologies in the cybersecurity realm, but what do these solutions really...
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ASC Sounds Alarm of Relying Exclusively on Mobile Device Alerts

American Signal Corporation (ASC), a Milwaukee-based company that develops a variety of sirens and emergency alert systems, and Two-Time Winner in the 2018 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is sounding the alarm...
Facebook removed 1.5M videos in the first 24 hrs of the attack globally, of which over 1.2M were blocked at upload, revealing how quickly such provocative, graphic content circulates online & the challenges facing social media orgs as they try to stamp them out. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Facebook Removes 1.5M Videos of New Zealand Terror Attack

March 17, 2019 – In Breaking News – CBS News As New Zealand reels from a terrorist attack against two mosques in Christchurch, Facebook announced it deleted 1.5 million videos of the shootings in the first...
Establish or hone your inclement weather plan to avoid employee frustration and hazardous situations. A well-devised inclement weather plan can also save your business from potential consequences that vary from low employee morale to injuries and lawsuits.

3 Ways to Assess Your Severe Weather Risk. Are You Ready?

The United States recently experienced a once-in-a-lifetime weather event, when temperatures dropped drastically to record lows. The National Weather Service in Chicago predicted it would be the chilliest Arctic outbreak since records...
Mark43 and Carbyne are working together to launch the first entirely cloud-based incident response system in the U.S., bringing unprecedented flexibility to public safety processes. (Courtesy of Mark43)

Carbyne & Mark43 Entirely Cloud-Based Dispatch Solution

Carbyne, creators of an advanced NG911 ecosystem, and a Platinum Award Winner in the 2018 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is partnering with Mark43, to build a fully integrated Computer Aided Dispatch...

Active Shooters Rank Top Threat, But Most Firms Lack Safety Measures

Over three quarters of organizations list an active shooter situation as their top safety threat, according to Everbridge, a global leader in critical event management and enterprise safety applications, and a Two Time...
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a service that lets you access the web safely and privately by routing your connection through a server and hiding your online actions. (Courtesy of YouTube)

What Are the Most Secure VPN Proto-cols & Why? (Learn More, See Video)

By Howard Dawson, Writer & Tech Enthusiast Virtual Private Networks (VPN) are vital applications for those who want to keep their Web browsing data private. They allow for safe surfing of the internet and to...
9-1-1 call takers are uniquely trained to gather information and dispatch resources. Bypassing this critical step places innocent people and first responders in harm's way. Any school safety solution must place a voice call to 9-1-1, and allow the men and women who take those calls to use their training and expertise to manage the response process. (Courtesy of Rave Mobile Safety)

How Self-Dispatch Can Slow Down Emergency Response & Create Additional Safety Risks

By Sean Lauziere, MPA Emergency professionals are trained and prepared to deal with every unexpected situation imaginable. 9-1-1 serves as the incident command during times of emergency. They dispatch resources to the scene...
Whether you are protecting entire districts, school campuses, or individual school buildings, Metis Secure delivers emergency notification, communications, and management systems to help staff and authorities, and save lives. (Courtesy of Metis Secure)

Is Your Facility Protected with Best in Class Emerg Help Stations?

In-building and outdoor emergency notification beacons are being installed at schools across the nation. WHY? Because revolutionary new emergency help stations in an emergency, can save lives by speeding response. That is why...
The NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released final guidance on mobile device security to help organizations secure mobile devices and prevent data breaches.

NIST Guide to ‘Mobile Device Security: Cloud and Hybrid Builds’ Now Live

NIST Cybersecurity Practice Guide SP 1800-4 Mobile Device Security: Cloud and Hybrid Builds, is now final. If sensitive data is stored on a poorly secured mobile device that is lost or stolen, an attacker...