Once upon a time, AV and security integrators could talk about being “network centric” as a unique selling point, but that isn’t the case anymore. IT projects are now central to technology. No matter what you design and install—intercoms, access control, fire alarm, nurse call, videoconferencing systems, etc.—it’s now vital to have IT network expertise. Read the full article…
This NSCA 2022 agenda will be presented at the NSCA 2022 Member Meeting at 24th annual Business & Leadership Conference.
What Defendify’s Shanna Utgard, senior cybersecurity advocate, says about the impact of Log4j—and how integrators can protect themselves
There’s a big difference between NSCA members and other integrators in the field—and it often comes down to understanding the gravity of cybersecurity controls NSCA members are the cream of the crop—we insist on that. Put simply, we expect NSCA member firms to live up to expectations that many other integrators do not. This is Read the full article…
In this 2020 Pivot to Profit Virtual (P2Pv) session, attendees were confronted with the inherent flaws of connected devices, the trust customers put in integrators, and potential vulnerability of critical data. Watch the full session by visiting here 2020 P2Pv Presenters: Rob Simopoulos, Co-Founder of Defendify Siddharth Bose, Attorney at Ice Miller Connected Devices Meet Read the full article…
This month, as the 2020 edition of the Construction Specifications Institute’s MasterFormat® rolls out – the specifications-writing standard for North America’s commercial building design and construction projects – a new requirement will come with it: Integrators must now ensure that Division 27 and Division 28 cybersecurity standards are met and included in all projects. Because Read the full article…
Several NSCA Business Accelerators and Member Advisory Councilmembers are turning their attention to business continuity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve rounded up some of their offerings. There is no silver bullet or playbook for business continuity amid the COVID-19 crisis. To help, NSCA is focused on providing pragmatic business advice with the central goal of Read the full article…
It’s one thing when ransomware can infiltrate a database and pull sensitive files at will. It’s a totally different predicament when it can seize control of a computer system used to manipulate a company’s machinery. This was exactly the case when LockerGoga, a new breed of ransomware, was used to breach a Norwegian aluminum factory. Read the full article…
You’ve heard it before: The integration industry has finally converged with IT. Many security and AV organizations now offer IT products and services in addition to traditional integrated solutions. Providing IT services is a natural fit with many integrator offerings, especially since they commonly work with decision-makers with IT departments. In addition, technicians are becoming Read the full article…
Your integration firm houses all types of personal information: social security numbers, credit card numbers, account numbers, drivers’ license numbers. What happens when this data is compromised? Many people don’t put cybersecurity at the top of their list – but you should. Globally, cybercrime exceeded $600 billion in 2017. The average total cost of a Read the full article…
