Security -- Network

Hotels collect and use a considerable amount of info from guests, but where do responsibilities lie in safeguarding that data? Hotel and legal execs discuss the hot topic at the Hotel & Lodging Legal Summit.

New Unisys Stealth for Mobile solution protects against data breaches and other cybersecurity risks created by proliferation of consumer devices in the workplace.

Panasonic has introduced new scalable network video recording solution, advanced facial search and recognition system, and next-generation camera line.

Silicon Valley Bank survey finds tech companies preparing for when, not if, cyber attacks occur.

Next generation locks are not only standing guard against theft with high-tech capabilities, but are also helping to streamline overall room control and monitoring. Benefits range from greater reliability, to interrogation capabilities, to remote access and control.

Next-gen point of sale systems can be central to providing personalized service, but integration is key. The point-of-sale can play an important role in providing such service, while also creating opportunities for increased guest spending. In this month'S Executive Q&A, Jim Dennedy, CEO of Agilysys, talks about how high-tech, tightly-integrated POS systems are providing these opportunities.

The importance of data security in the hospitality industry has increased in recent years with the rise of online bookings and the additional data collection avenues available, such as social media, mobile applications and website booking engines. Data attacks can be costly for hotels; both in the cost of trying to recover data along with lost revenue from future customers choosing a competitor because of the breach. With attacks on the rise and hackers targeting more than credit cards, hotels must remain diligent about data security.

Survey reveals that businesses do not understand the extent of cyber threats or how to combat them.