SOC Insights

  Coram has secured a statewide contract in Indiana to deliver AI-driven integrated security solutions , enabling schools, government facilities and non-profit organisations across the state to procure Coram’s advanced AI security platform through the Educational Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (ECPA) without needing individual competitive bids. Under the new agreement, eligible public sector entities can access Coram’s cloud-native security offerings including AI-powered video surveillance, real-time threat detection, cloud-based access control and emergency management systems streamlining procurement and accelerating the deployment of modern safety technology throughout Indiana. The contract was awarded through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process overseen by ECPA and the Central Indiana Educational Service Center (CIESC) Governing Board, reflecting confidence in Coram’s ability to provide scalable, mission-grade security solutions that integrate seamlessly with exis...

  Alabama, in collaboration with Conduent, has introduced chip-enabled EBT cards statewide to enhance EBT fraud prevention by making benefit cards more secure against theft and skimming-based attacks for recipients of SNAP and TANF benefits. The new cards add embedded chip technology that allows beneficiaries to insert their card at point-of-sale terminals, significantly strengthening security compared with traditional magnetic-stripe-only cards. Under this initiative, the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) has already mailed chip-enabled cards to EBT cardholders after a successful pilot rollout, and they are expected to arrive with beneficiaries in the coming days. The chip upgrade follows reports of stolen benefits in recent years and aims to protect users’ funds by reducing vulnerabilities associated with magnetic stripe transactions. The redesign of the new EBT cards includes an embedded chip for secure transactions, a three-digit security code and an expiration date...