Experts say that by 2025, we should expect more than 40 billion of these devices interwoven into our everyday lives. And although these devices help improve efficiency and reliability, they lack the management and security needed to keep them safe from cyberattacks. 

According to new a new report by global tech market advisory firm ABI Research, cybersecurity spending for critical infrastructure will increase by $9 billion over the next year to reach $105.99 billion in 2021.

Immix, a provider of physical security software, has received ISO 27001:2013 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS).

While 2020 affected the confidence of some in the video market, professionals remain optimistic going into 2021, with the increased adoption of new, more advanced technologies, and a potential end to the coronavirus pandemic in sight.

Keeping video surveillance systems up and running can be challenging — in large part because not everything needed to keep the camera functioning properly is under the control of the security integrator.

Ring today announced the launch of video end-to-end encryption for compatible Ring doorbells and cameras, providing an advanced, opt-in security feature for customers who want to add an additional layer of security to their videos. 

This partnership enables alarm dealers to package cybersecurity and identity theft protection when selling alarm systems, adding significant value to the customer, and providing the dealer with an opportunity to increase RMR from both new and existing customers.

It seems that every night that I watch the local news there is a story that includes a video clip from a DIY outdoor camera. Whether it’s a drive-off at a gas station, a package thief, or someone stealing front yard displays, the doorbell camera certainly illuminates and magnifies the moral failings of some in our society.

Through this membership, PSA is further bolstering its cybersecurity defenses by leveraging CIS SecureSuite resources. 

You use a toaster for crisping bread; you wouldn’t use it for blending drinks nor would you heat an entire oven to crisp the bread. Similar to how a kitchen appliance is used to perform a specific task, a security appliance is used for a specific job.