Security Newswire

Research ranks U.S. 9th in invasiveness among countries using facial recognition technology

June 16, 2021

A report took a look at the widespread use of facial recognition technology, evaluating the 100 most populated countries and comparing their use of the tech in governments, police departments, airports, schools, banks, workplaces and public transportation.

Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno adds security robot to the patrol team

June 16, 2021

The Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada added a security robot to its team.

Suhail Al-Ghamdi joins Shangri-La Jeddah hotel as Director of Security

June 16, 2021

The Shangri-La Jeddah in Saudi Arabia has appointed Suhail Al-Ghamdi as Director of Security for the hotel.

64% of businesses are adopting or plan to adopt SASE in the next year

June 16, 2021

Global research commissioned by Versa Networks examining the adoption of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) by businesses during the lockdown revealed that the adoption of SASE has skyrocketed during the pandemic.

Fraud threats on government agencies growing in numbers and severity

New TransUnion Public Sector Fraud study highlights how threats such as Account Takeover (ATO) erode trust in government’s online and mobile services

June 16, 2021

As more U.S. citizens have interacted with government agencies online during the COVID-19 pandemic, account takeover fraud threats (ATO) are becoming more prevalent, according to TransUnion’s Public Sector Fraud Study.

Ryan Gurney joins YL Ventures as CISO-in-Residence

Former Chief Security Officer at Looker (Google) brings customer-centric and early adopter-perspective to support YL Ventures portfolio companies’ expansion

June 16, 2021

Ryan Gurney joins YL Ventures as its new full-time CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)-in-Residence.

University of Rhode Island new Chief of Police

University of Rhode Island names Michael A. Jagoda as Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police

June 15, 2021

The University of Rhode Island named University Police Major Michael A. Jagoda as Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police.

Research explores the potential of continuous liveness detection for voice biometrics

June 15, 2021

The research from Florida State University and Rutgers University scientists aims to establish a new level of security for voice biometrics and claims that the tech is vulnerable to spoofing.

Dr. Boaz Gelbord named Chief Security Officer at Akamai Technologies

June 15, 2021

Dr. Boaz Gelbord has joined Akamai Technologies as senior vice president and chief security officer. Gelbord will assume direct leadership of Akamai’s existing information security organization which includes responsibility for cybersecurity, information security compliance, and the protection of Akamai’s systems

Beebe healthcare hosts emergency preparedness drills

Beebe Healthcare partners with National Guard for emergency preparedness drills

June 15, 2021

Beebe Healthcare system in southern Delaware partnered with the Delaware National Guard and other agencies to simulate two emergency drills as part of its preparedness planning.