Give the Clapper a Hand

While “The Clapper” probably first conjures images of low-budget commercials, it was still a useful way to remotely switch lights and other things around the house. But if the lights you want to switch weren’t plugged into the wall, like a ceiling fan, for example, The Clapper was not going to help you. To add some functionality to this infamous device, [Robin] built one from scratch that has all the extra features built in that you could ever want.

First, the new Clapper attaches to the light switch directly, favoring mechanical action of the switch itself rather than an electromechanical …read more

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How the access control market has developed and should direct itself in the coming years

Smart cards have become synonymous with the access control market, continuing to be used across a variety of end markets including, healthcare, warehousing and storage, education, lodging, and mercantile and office spaces. Smart cards remain the predom… Continue reading How the access control market has developed and should direct itself in the coming years

Develop a Game Plan to Protect Your Robot’s Identity

Verifying one’s digital identity is tough. If someone has your credentials, it’s very difficult to detect the difference between legitimate access and a breach. But that verification process is even more difficult when it is a robot in your cloud syst… Continue reading Develop a Game Plan to Protect Your Robot’s Identity

Ambulatory Surgery Centers and Secure Messaging: Keeping it Efficient

It’s critical for ASCs to maintain consistent communication with patients in order to ensure procedures proceed smoothly and that they reschedule appointments when possible, avoiding cancellations—which can be costly to any surgical facility.
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Pinball Wizard Hacks Table for Tommy Stage Show

Ever since he was a young hacker
[Mark Gibson] has messed with the silver ball.
From Soho down to Denver
he must have fixed them all.
But we ain’t seen anything like this
in any amusement hall.
That darn devious hacker
sure hacks a mean pinball.

He hacks it like an expert,
Becomes part of the machine
Automating all the bumpers
Always wiring clean
His table plays by automation,
And radio control for all
That darn devious hacker
sure hacks a mean pinball.

He’s a pin ball hacker
There has got to be a twist
A pin ball hacker,
With

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Thomas GX, Yelda – Application Security Weekly #22

Thomas GX is a French entrepreneur specialized in Automation, AI, Assistants & Bots, handling creation and development as well as project management processes. Full Show NotesFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/securityweekly
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Battling Cyber Risks with Intelligent Automation

Organizations are losing the cybersecurity race. Cyber threats are evolving faster than security teams can adapt. The proliferation of data from dozens of security products are outpacing the ability for security teams to process it. And budget and tal… Continue reading Battling Cyber Risks with Intelligent Automation

How third-party risk affects your GDPR compliance

In this podcast, Darron Gibbard, Chief Technical Security Officer EMEA at Qualys, discusses third-party risk and how it affects the GDPR compliance of your organization. Here’s a transcript of the podcast for your convenience. Hello. My name is Darron … Continue reading How third-party risk affects your GDPR compliance

Security Mistakes that Could Cripple the Network

What’s the solution for the simple security mistakes caused by human error? Every company worries about protecting itself against the next WannaCry-esque cyberattack, but the truth is that most critical issues in the enterprise network are cause… Continue reading Security Mistakes that Could Cripple the Network