Recent NIST guidance includes how to apply foundational NIST cybersecurity documents to a physical access control system (PACS). Q: Our CISO just informed me that NIST has classified physical access ...

Editor’s note: This is the 74th article in the “Real Words or Buzzwords?” series about how real words become empty words and stifle technology progress. First physical security devices were labelled ...

Security has transformed dramatically over the past several decades. Access control has evolved from straightforward lock-and-key systems into complex, multi-layered defense mechanisms designed to ...

Adam Stone writes on technology trends from Annapolis, Md., with a focus on government IT, military and first-responder technologies. Cities and counties have started deploying servers and data ...

Cyberattackers can exploit access control measures installed on supposedly secure facility doors to gain unauthorized building access to sensitive locations — as well as breach internal IP networks ...

In February 2024, Change Healthcare, a major medical billing and insurance processing company, was hit with a ransomware attack caused by stolen credentials and a lack of multifactor authentication.

In an era where cyber threats are evolving rapidly, securing Linux systems goes far beyond basic user permissions. Traditional security mechanisms like Discretionary Access Control (DAC) offer limited ...

The adoption of advanced access control solutions is essential to maintaining security and safety in various contexts, from businesses and institutions to residences and public spaces. Their main ...

A seasoned small business and technology writer and educator with more than 20 years of experience, Shweta excels in demystifying complex tech tools and concepts for small businesses. Her work has ...