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Cyber Security Tips From a White House CIO

According to Theresa Payton, the former CIO of the White House, companies need to implement and rehearse security strategies for the most valuable digital assets.

March 12, 2017 Rachel Quetti Leave a Comment

On October 21, 2016, a digital disaster occurred across the globe. Online users were barred from popular sites such as Twitter, Netflix and others, all because of the Internet of Things. According to wccbcharlotte.com, hackers were able to flood these popular sites with so much traffic through the IoT that the sites simply couldn’t handle it, […]

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Two Examples of How Cisco is Bringing IoT Connectivity to Buildings

The Sinclair Hotel and Aliq InTec highlight how Cisco’s new Catalyst Digital Building Series switch is allowing buildings to turn Internet of Things dreams into reality.

March 8, 2017 Jonathan Blackwood Leave a Comment

The AV/IT convergence is no more apparent than in a smart building. Internet of Things (IoT) promises to bring together the physical world of AV technology and the digital world of IT services like never before. Systems will be so intertwined that the one will not be able to exist without the other. Users will […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Corporate Cyber Security

Cyber security can be confusing, but after reading our article you'll be in the clear and ready to stay safe.

January 10, 2017 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Cyber Security is hard to get a handle on. Ask even the most sophisticated experts. It’s constantly evolving and changing. Cyber criminals are coming up with new exploits as quickly as companies are able to patch them up. Cyber security is a constant battle between the “good guys” and the “bad guys.” In this case, […]

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Driving IoT Transformation with Smart Network Considerations

There are four fundamental network requirements to enable businesses to take full advantage of the transformations that IoT will drive.

December 1, 2016 Heitor Faroni Leave a Comment

The hype surrounding the potential of IoT shows no sign of subsiding, and now IoT is morphing from a smart concept to reality – investment bank Goldman Sachs cites IoT as a $7tn opportunity by 2020, with IoT set to have an impact at every stage in the production and distribution of products. The ‘smarts’ […]

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How to Handle Internet of Things Security

A world of Internet of Things is a world where your network has billions of possible entryways for hackers.

October 27, 2016 Jonathan Blackwood Leave a Comment

Here are some hard truths. The Internet of Things is coming to business. You’re going to need to adopt it in some fashion if you want to survive. When you do, your network will be more susceptible to being hacked than ever. At last week’s Internet of Things Security Summit in Boston, professionals from all […]

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10 Common Dorm Security Challenges and Solutions

Safety experts weigh in on 10 common challenges and solutions every college faces in their dormitories.

April 7, 2015 Jessica Kennedy Leave a Comment

Protecting on-campus residences is no easy task and requires the training of staff and students, appropriate policies and procedures, and the deployment of technology. Some specific wayscolleges can address your dorm security issues include finding creative ways to educate students to recognize and report other students of concern, establishing a security program that is predicated on prevention versus police response after an incident, assuring that appropriate protective and emergency planning services are provided by departments outside of residence life control and providing protection to students who likely value convenience and openness versus security and control.

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