The headlines have ranged from disconcerting to downright alarming — “cybersecurity” almost seems a misnomer.

Humans have been documenting and communicating for thousands of years — from the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics to our current systems, immersed in a digital realm.

When it comes to network connectivity devices, reliability is an absolute must.

Johnson Controls, which completed its merger with Tyco in September 2016, announced to customers their plans to transition the brand identity of Tyco businesses, including Tyco Integrated Security and SimplexGrinnell, to Johnson Controls. Johnson Controls now designs, manufactures and sells the products under the Tyco brand, including ANSUL, Grinnell, Simplex, Tyco and many more. 

Securitas Electronic Security Inc. (SES) unveiled its new Canada Headquarters during a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on June 27, 2017. The grand opening event included an official ribbon cutting, luncheon and VIP facility tour for more than 70 guests, including customers, business partners and associates.

Camcloud, a provider of cloud video surveillance, has announced that its service and partner program has been awarded the 2016 Partner of the Year Award from Hanwha Techwin America. The award was presented during ICS West, held in Las Vegas in April.

On June 28, 2017, the corporate headquarters for BEST Access Solutions in Indianapolis was officially dedicated, commemorating dormakaba’s recent acquisition of certain mechanical security businesses from Stanley Black & Decker. 

The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), established in 2000 to receive complaints of Internet crime, released its annual report, revealing the organization received an average of 800 complaints a day and that Americans lost $1.33 billion in 2016.

ASIS International, an association for security management professionals, announced that U.S. President George W. Bush will address attendees at the opening of the ASIS International 63rd Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2017), Sept. 25-28 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas.

Hikvision USA Inc. and Hikvision Canada Inc. director of marketing Alex Asnovich has been named one of the World’s Most Influential CMOs 2017 by Forbes Magazine.