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Contactless card-based access control systems were developed to better protect facilities from unauthorized visitors, but it didn't take long for hackers to learn how to fool the system. 

The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced that nominations are being accepted for the 2016 Women in Biometrics Awards.

The Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to update and strengthen Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA).

A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the Airports Council International (ACI) North America/World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition by and between ACI World, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the City of Atlanta, the owner and operator of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).  

Airports are placing a higher priority on IT investments for passenger and airport security with 50% rating it a high priority, up from 37% last year.    

U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., is urging DHS and the FCC to develop a comprehensive plan to beef up outdated 911 call centers in New York state that could be open to terrorist and cyberattacks.

Business interruption is the leading cause of losses for companies, multinational organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that operate outside the U.S.

Uber will require its drivers to snap periodic selfies to ensure they are who they claim to be.

The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced the selection of Fredrik Nilsson, Vice President, Americas, Axis Communications Inc., to receive the 2016 George R. Lippert Memorial Award.