What is the greatest security threat to an organization? That’s a trick question
The dangers of surveillance might seem hypothetical—but history shows us we have a lot to fear.
You probably don’t expect the government to log and track your personally identifying information, despite having broken no laws, just because you attended an event at the fairgrounds. That would be preposterous in the Land of the Free. But, according to the Wall Street Journal, federal...
A new report from FireHost, a data security vendor, details a proactive approach to securing protected health information. The report covers issues such as compliance vs. security; the high cost of reactive planning; risk assessment and management; and actionable tactics. It also lists six mistakes to avoid. (Photo: Fotolia)
This article will introduce a number of techniques to detect if someone is conducting surveillance on you. Before we get started, I want to make it clear that my knowledge and experience in this co…
Surveillance cameras have redefined security and protection of homes and businesses. The range and options of surveillance cameras available in the marketplace has encouraged...
It's a controversial topic these days with privacy issues always looming. But using surveillance i...
Internet surveillance continues to be a hot topic so we've produced this comprehensive resource on why it's such a big deal, who's behind it, whether you can completely avoid it, and more.
Pixel and placement. Two words experts say you should remember the next time you set up your home surveillance system.
The problem of the Surveillance State is not so much what it knows as what it can do with what it knows. The Surveillance State is dangerous not so much because it violates some standard of privacy, but because surveillance fuels control. Once in place, a high level of everyday surveillance, like a fixed cost, implies a low marginal cost of information; it makes control less costly and more tempting for the state. When the cost of something decreases, its users want more…
Ensure your business video surveillance system is operating at peak performance with this list of five fundamental tips from our business security blog.
It makes sense that, anything you can handle on your own, you should handle on your own. But when does the DIY approach start exposing you to risks?
he easiest way for a hacker to gain access to something is to guess the username and password of the device’s administrative account
Meet Ella. Nope, she isn’t a real girl, but she is very smart.
In just the last few years, the technology behind business surveillance systems has evolved toward being both more effective and easier to use. This very positive combinations means that, as a business owner, you can now keep an eye on your business at all times AND do so very easily and hassle-free. Whether you operate a …
The Atlantic podcast Crazy/Genius returns to explain how privacy became the most important idea on the internet—and why it’s still so confusing.
A Private Investigator's Tricks of the Trade, from Surveillance Tactics to Writing Effective Reports