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The 2019 Security 500 Methodology

November 1, 2019

The Security 500 tracks 20 vertical markets and collects unique data where appropriate (such as number of unique facilities in healthcare) and applies this data to key metrics.

The 2019 Security 500 Report

November 1, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Security 500 report, which includes the 2019 Security 500 rankings and sector reports.

Metal Detectors in Place at Bud Walton Arena

October 31, 2019

Walk-through metal detectors will be in place this season for University of Arkansas home basketball games at Bud Walton Arena.

National Security Agency, NCSC Publish Advisory on Russian Government-Associated Threat

October 30, 2019

The US’s National Security Agency (NSA) and UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory detailing the activities of the Russian government-associated advanced persistent threat (APT) Turla group, also known as Uroburos, Waterbug, or VENOMOUS BEAR.

Cyber Memo Warns of New Cybersecurity Risks to White House Network

October 25, 2019

An internal memo on cybersecurity, obtained by Axios, warns that the White House is posturing itself to be electronically compromised once again.

City of Johannesburg's Cyber Network Shut Down by Hackers

October 25, 2019

Hackers have shut down the cyber network of Johannesburg City Council, targeting computers of local government employees in South Africa’s economic hub.

Department of Justice Awards $85.3 Million to Bolster School Security

October 25, 2019

The Department of Justice announced it has awarded more than $85.3 million to bolster school security — including funding to educate and train students and faculty — and support first responders who arrive on the scene of a school shooting or other violent incident.

U.S. Senate Passes Legislation to Combat DeepFake Videos

October 25, 2019

The U.S. Senate passed the Deepfake Report Act to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct an annual study of deepfakes and other types of similar content.

United Nations, Non-Governmental Organizations Targeted in Phishing Campaign

October 25, 2019

A mobile-aware phishing campaign targeting non-governmental organizations around the world, including a variety of United Nations humanitarian organizations has been detected.

From Seed-to-Sale: What Cannabis Operators Need to Know Before They Grow

Maria Henriquez

October 24, 2019

From seed-to-sale, all activities that occur with each cannabis plant needs to be tracked and captured on security video, including the interaction between an employee and a plant. Even plant waste and dead plants must remain under surveillance at all times.