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42% of Security System Owners Expect Police Alarm Response Within 10 Minutes

42% of Security System Owners Expect Police Alarm Response Within 10 Minutes

New Parks Associates research finds expectations among security system owners regarding emergency response to an alarm diverge significantly from reality.
4 ways false alarms impact security teams

4 ways false alarms impact security teams

No two companies are exactly the same – and similarly, when it comes to false alarm reduction, there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach.
Global chaos: Microsoft outage disrupts critical infrastructure across the globe

Global chaos: Microsoft outage disrupts critical infrastructure across the globe

Crowdstrike, a cybersecurity firm that lists Microsoft among its clients, said an update to its Falcon Sensor software, a system that offers “real-time threat protection,” is at the heart of the issue.
7.22.24 NESA National Monitor

7.22.24 NESA National Monitor

Public Safety Updates How to improve the resilience of 911 dispatch systems7.16.24 - Forbes - 911 call centers ...

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Monitoring Matters: Cash May Be King, but Data is Golden in the Security World

Monitoring Matters: Cash May Be King, but Data is Golden in the Security World

Data is available for just about everything you do in your business, but I am always amazed at how much of that data is never actually used to improve a business. It’s a squandered opportunity to ward off problems before the bill comes at the end of the month, or before you suddenly realize that you lost $100,000 in recurring monthly revenue at the end of the year.
Who keeps outdoor workers safe in the San Antonio heat?

Who keeps outdoor workers safe in the San Antonio heat?

As heat waves intensify across the US, OSHA is on an "aggressive timeline" finalize a rule aimed at protecting millions of workers from the significant health risks of extreme heat, says Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas. The issue is particularly acute in San Antonio, help for workers during a busy period of construction in Texas, which does not currently have legislation that explicitly outlines protocols to help workers avoid illness from heat exposure.
FCC to Consider New AI Robocall Rules

FCC to Consider New AI Robocall Rules

On Tuesday, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed new rules to protect U.S. consumers against AI robocalls. 
Amazon, Best Buy, Google may soon sell home smart devices with ‘hacker-safe’ label

Amazon, Best Buy, Google may soon sell home smart devices with ‘hacker-safe’ label

The FCC’s Cyber Trust Mark program — which does not have an official launch date yet — is intended to protect personal smart devices and has commitments from Amazon, Best Buy and Google.
A fatal program update: How CrowdStrike crashed global computer systems

A fatal program update: How CrowdStrike crashed global computer systems

A botched update from one of the world’s preeminent software security companies wreaked more havoc on global business in one day than all but the very worst of hacking groups have ever managed to inflict.

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Small business sales fall as consumers pause spending

Small business sales growth slowed in June as consumers took a pause on spending. That's according to new data from financial services and payments provider Fiserv. Consumers have been reining in spending as high prices on groceries and other necessities and high interest rates weigh on their pocketbooks.