Organized retail crime (ORC) is a perpetual and burgeoning problem for the U.S. retail industry, and evidence suggests it is growing in both scope and complexity, according to a new report released today by the National Retail Federation.
Necessity may be the mother of invention, but Rently is the mother of inventing self-guided touring for rental properties.
- By Erik Glassen
- Mar 10, 2023
Now that summer vacations have come to an end and the skies are getting dark earlier, it’s a good time for homeowners to take a look at their home’s security.
- By Wade Gibson
- Sep 19, 2022
A home security technician was sentenced recently to 52 months in federal prison for repeatedly hacking into customers’ video feeds, announced Prerak Shah, acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District.
Connectivity is more than just a buzzword to those who design and install security, communications, fire alarm and other electronic systems.
- By Chris Ralston
- Jun 01, 2021
When navigating the Smart City market, it is wise to speak to the priorities and concerns of diverse stakeholders, many of whom might lie outside the security integrator’s traditional business.
- By Kevin Taylor
- Apr 01, 2021
This morning, Google announced it will be investing $450 million in ADT, and work with the Florida-headquartered firm’s 20,000 technicians to sell and install the search giant’s Nest family of smart home products.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Aug 03, 2020
Organizers of the Consumer Electronics Show announced the 2021 event will be online-only.
13,720 cloud-managed cameras deployed in a cyber-secure city-wide surveillance program using 4G connectivity
The security company is making two-factor authentication mandatory and is considering allowing users to opt out of sharing their data with third-party companies.
- By Haley Samsel
- Feb 20, 2020
The increase in video surveillance has not come without criticism, but many Jewish leaders are supporting the increased security efforts.
- By Haley Samsel
- Feb 13, 2020
Nearly half of Americans don’t believe that delivery companies are doing enough to prevent theft, but the survey respondents also aren’t willing to change their online shopping habits.
- By Haley Samsel
- Dec 24, 2019
The security camera company owned by Amazon says that there was not a breach of its servers and blame the issue on lax cybersecurity practices by users.
- By Haley Samsel
- Dec 23, 2019
Eight Democrats in the House and Senate want to know if public housing residents are included in decisions about facial recognition use.
- By Adam Mazmanian
- Dec 20, 2019
A Mississippi family had their Ring account hacked, allowing a man to speak to their eight-year-old daughter through the speaker.
- By Haley Samsel
- Dec 12, 2019
On their own, smart home devices do not protect themselves. Users must take action to protect their privacy and data security.
- By Richard Butts
- Nov 26, 2019
The tragedy, which took place at a gathering of family and friends on Sunday, follows shortly after a school shooting in Santa Clarita, California.
- By Haley Samsel
- Nov 19, 2019
While the program has substantial public support and funding promised by philanthropists, the police commissioner has expressed doubts about its effectiveness.
- By Haley Samsel
- Oct 17, 2019
Security consultants say that they are advising clients against proximity cards for access control due to the ease of copying some electronic access cards.
- By Haley Samsel
- Oct 15, 2019
Evelyn Udell was allegedly killed by a deliveryman employed by a Best Buy contractor. Her family says her death could have been prevented by better background checks.
- By Haley Samsel
- Oct 01, 2019