Abstract: Electronic bulk vending machine assemblies and systems for remote actuation. A method includes receiving an indication that a payment has been processed for a product stored in a vending machine, wherein the vending machine is one of a plurality of vending machines in electronic communication with an electronic vending controller. The method includes providing a notification to the electronic vending controller indicating the payment for the product was processed. The method includes instructing the electronic vending controller to actuate a disbursement mechanism for the vending machine to automatically disburse the product.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for management of internet and computer network security threats comprising: a centralized monitoring service; a security management center, wherein the security management center is engineered with rule based and non-linear adaptive analytics to provide intrusion detection, automated response to intrusion attempts, virus detection scanner, spyware scanner, a virtual private network engine, network vulnerability scanner, network activity logger, content filter, SPAM prevention, email activity log and filter, and TBD threat vectors; a remote client; and a hardware device located at the client, wherein the hardware self boots and automatically initiates a virtual private network session with the hosted monitoring and management center after connection to the internet and electrical power.