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Increasing Cyber Attacks

Now Is the Time to be Vigilant Amidst Increasing Cyber Attacks

As the COVID-19 pandemic and political turmoil lead to increasing cyber attacks, organizations and end users should take extra precaution.

September 15, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

While remote work and working from home are convenient and just a way of life these days, the trend is opening the door to cyber attackers, nation states and part-time hackers to take advantage of the hysteria and cast a wide net in a bid to compromise our networks. Across the board, companies are reporting […]

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ISE 2021 Postponed

ISE 2021 Postponed Due to Lingering Coronavirus Concerns

ISE 2021, slated for Feb. 2-5 at the Fira de Barcelona, has been postponed amidst a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping across Europe.

September 15, 2020 TD Staff Leave a Comment

You’ll have to wait a little bit longer for Integrated Systems Europe to make its Barcelona, Spain, debut. ISE 2021, slated for Feb. 2-5 at the Fira de Barcelona, has been postponed amidst a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping across Europe. ISE, the world’s largest pro AV show, has been postponed to June […]

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Microsoft U.S. Elections

Microsoft: Russia, China, Iran Targeting US Elections

Foreign actors are stepping up their efforts to target U.S. political groups and others ahead of the 2020 elections, Microsoft says.

September 14, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

According to Microsoft, the U.S. elections are under attack by organizations affiliated with the nation’s adversaries who are targeting politicians from both major parties, including President Donald Trump and his opponent former Vice President Joe Biden. The company has detected cyberattacks targeting people and organizations involved in the upcoming election. The activity detected makes it […]

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Campus Safety Pros Tell Us the School Protocol Changes They’ve Made This Year

Campus protection pros describe how their organizations have made significant school protocol changes during the pandemic.

September 14, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Those who answered the 2020 Campus Safety Access Control, Lock and Lockdown Survey were also asked to describe their organizations’ social distancing and facial covering policies, as well as any other school protocol changes they’ve implemented in response to the coronavirus. Here’s what they said: Social Distancing and Mask Policies: “All visitors and staff members […]

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PixelFLEX LED

Pinewood Social’s PixelFLEX LED Outdoor Theater

A PixelFLEX LED outdoor theater solution helps a community come together safely and enjoy themselves during the pandemic.

September 14, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Pinewood Social is a gathering and meeting space that can accommodate the needs of its guests morning, noon or night. Whether it’s for a cup of coffee in the morning, a casual lunch, or cocktails and dinner with bowling, bocce ball and lounging by the pool, Pinewood Social strives to create […]

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Zoom Rooms User Interface

Zoom Rolls Out Two-Factor Authentication for All Users

Zoom has unveiled enhanced two-factor authentication for web, desktop and mobile that requires online users to present two or more credentials.

September 11, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Zoom went on a three-month security binge to better secure the platform to keep unauthorized users from accessing meetings, and the company still isn’t done rolling out new security measures. The company on Thursday unveiled enhanced two-factor authentication for web, desktop and mobile that requires online users to present two or more credentials to authenticate […]

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Campuses Are Making Changes to Access Control Due to Coronavirus

COVID-19 is impacting everything from policies to technology uses, according to our sister site's Access Control, Lock and Lockdown Survey.

September 10, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Campus access control is changing at schools across the nation as the pandemic continues. This year’s Campus Safety Access Control, Lock and Lockdown Survey was conducted in June when the country was reopening after the shutdown and many Americans mistakenly believed life could go on as it did before the pandemic. In July, however, the […]

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School cyber Attacks

Remote, Hybrid Learning Make Schools Huge Targets for Cyber Attacks

Remote and hybrid learning and new technologies are making schools everywhere a prime target for ransomware and other cyber attacks.

September 10, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

As schools begin to reopen and are increasingly reliant on new technologies, cybercriminals are taking note and are targeting those critical systems with the hopes of a large ransom. That’s exacerbated with some of the country’s largest school districts starting the year fully online, while most others are offering a hybrid model in which half […]

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building IoT

How Building Integrators and IoT Will Make Returning to Offices Possible

Building IoT systems and assistance from tech integrators will help building & IT managers figure out space management, occupant well-being, and engagement

September 10, 2020 James Mylett Leave a Comment

Companies and their employees are facing a Hamlet-esque dilemma right now: to go or not to go — to the office — that is the question. While the quantity of people who are either-or varies by survey or poll, most studies show that a majority of workers want a combination of remote and on-premises. For […]

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