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Morse Watchmans showcased its line of key control and asset management solutions at Expo Seguridad Mexico 2024, which took place between April 16-18 at the Centro Citibanamex, Mexico City. Morse Watchman’s new Emergency Key Grab (EKG) EKG was on display, alongside additional key control and asset management solutions at stand # 1837.   “Our presence at

Cydea has announced the Cydea Risk Platform, which allows businesses to visualise the consequences of different security-related scenarios. By giving a monetary value to risks and cyber threats, the Cydea Risk Platform is designed to enhance Board-level communication, speed up decision-making, optimise investments and foster collaboration across all stakeholders. This includes business leaders, CISOs, IT

Keeper Security has announced the addition of a passphrase generator to Keeper Web Vault with support on mobile and for the browser extension coming soon. The release also includes an update to the existing password generator which provides users with new options to meet specific password requirements.  In addition to being able to include uppercase

Immix has introduced AutoPatrol, a new automated solution for scheduled patrols or guard tours which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect threats or scene anomalies, without the need for a physical central station or SOC operator to manually perform the patrol. In the event that an anomaly is detected, the AutoPatrol and video analysis will

Safeture AB has signed a three-year partnership agreement with SEPAR International Ltd, which is seen as a landmark for both companies. Through the agreement, SEPAR International and its client will access Safeture’s technological platform for travel security, risk and crisis management, and emergency communication. The central components of the platform are the Safeture Management Tool, with which companies

IDEMIA Secure Transactions has received the NFC Forum certification for its automotive Near Field Communication (NFC) Key Cards. By doing so, IDEMIA believe they have become the first company in the world to achieve this and feel that they are demonstrating that they are fully compatible with all NFC-equipped vehicle designed for smartphone-enabled CCC Digital

When GBPBP PROJPRZEM needed updated solutions to achieve LEED Gold certification, they turned to ASSA ABLOY. Improving sustainability performance is becoming a higher priority for building developers, owners and users. One consequence is fast-growing demand for green building certifications — and therefore specification. Specialist input can make the difference between hitting and missing a project

The Zensory is joining an expert speaker to form the inaugural Inclusive Cyber Space at this year’s UK Cyber Week, held at Olympia London on April 17th-18th. The Zensory will be joining speaker Holly Foxcroft, Head of Neurodiversity in Cyber Research and Consulting at Stott and May, and NeuroCyber. The space is sponsored by Stott and May Consulting

HID, in partnership with Smart Spaces and Cohesion has announced the availability of mobile credentials in Google Wallet, allowing users to access buildings, spaces and systems with their Android devices. According to HID, adding mobile credentials in Google Wallet gives employees, tenants and guests easy access to everyday spaces and business systems, using their Android

On February 28, 2024, IDEMIA Smart Identity and NIMC agreed to renew their long-standing collaboration and upgrade NIMC’s biometric system. The plan from IDEMIA is to give NIMC the most advanced biometric system in the world, comparable only with Aadhaar in India. IDEMIA claims the powerful biometric matching system will be able to handle 1

Synopsys has announced the availability of Black Duck Supply Chain Edition, a new software composition analysis (SCA) offering that enables organisations to mitigate upstream risk in their software supply chains. According to Synopsys, Black Duck Supply Chain Edition combines multiple open source detection technologies, automated third-party software bill of materials (SBOM) analysis, and malware detection to provide

Keeper Security has introduced two major privileged access capabilities now available in the Keeper platform: Time-Limited Access and Self-Destructing Records. Designed for encrypted record access and sharing, Keeper states that these features provides new methods to quickly and securely elevate access and revoke access rights after they have been granted – vastly reducing the gradual

HID and ASSA ABLOY recently announced a technology collaboration that pairs self-boarding gates with advanced facial recognition technology to modernise the passenger experience. This new solution will debut at the Passenger Terminal EXPO 2024, April 16-18, Booth A22.  WHAT: The new self-boarding gate is comprised of HID’s U.ARE.U Camera Identification System – featuring advanced facial recognition technology – and

barox will be showing their range of Ethernet switches and Device Management System (DMS) VMS integration at the CCTV User Group’s ‘Relentless – A Focus on The Future’ event, 22-24 April, Whittlebury Park Conference Centre. At the event, barox will be showing their support of Public Space surveillance applications by demonstrating ease and depth of

Salt Security has announced the release of Pepper, an in-product assistant and an AI-powered knowledge-based assistant. Salt believes that it is embracing the value of artificial intelligence (AI) with this capability, making it easier for customers to utilise the company’s signature API protection platform and resolve queries as swiftly as possible. Salt also believes that Pepper is

Recently, ASSA ABLOY were tasked with keeping a new building site in Madrid safe and secure and thanks to their SMARTair wireless digital access solution, got the job done. Tenant and homeowner expectations in the multi-residential sector are evolving fast. Digital access offers a solution which fits a contemporary ethos blending design, functionality, technology and

Digifort UK has developed Dell servers that are optimised for both a VMS and a neural analytics operation. The VMS is open-platform and will work with most leading brands. VMS servers are focused on video processing and need CPU (Central Processing Units) for optimal operation, whereas analytics servers require GPU (Graphics Processing Units) for analytics

When users upgrade their older security systems, there’s a lot to factor in, as Maxxess Systems explains. Search “hack access control card” online and you’ll find many tales and tips about the flaws in old 125 KHz access cards and readers. While real-world cloning cases are rare, the risk remains significant. Why upgrade old Access

barox Kommunikation AG has recently announced a new partnership with AlJammaz Technologies, a distributor in Saudi, the GCC and the Middle East. AlJammaz Technologies distributes a wide range of technology products, solutions and service and serves numerous vertical markets, including financial, industrial, education, telecom, hospitality, healthcare, government and SMB. As a result of the new

Cato Networks has announced a new SASE throughput record at the Porsche Studio Ginza ahead of the 2024 Tokyo E-Prix, achieving 10 Gbps without hardware upgrades. At 10 Gbps, Cato became the first SASE platform to compete not only in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, but also to help TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E

Keeper Security has announced support for passkey management on iOS and Android mobile devices. With Keeper, passkeys are created, stored and managed in the Keeper Vault. These can be used to log in to websites and applications across all browsers and operating systems with ease, so as long as you have access to your Keeper

Eagle Eye Networks has launched Eagle Eye 911 Camera Sharing, which gives 911 emergency communication centre telecommunicators instant access to security cameras during an emergency. “In a crisis when seconds count, a security camera can provide vital visual information—giving first responders the situational awareness they need to assess and thoughtfully approach a dangerous situation,” said Dean

HID has announced a collaboration with Santander International to provide customer authentication for its digital banking platform. Santander International, like all modern financial institutions, faces unique challenges in its digital transformation journey. Navigating cybersecurity threats, adhering to regulations, working within budget constraints and delivering exceptional user experiences while staying ahead of cybercriminals are just some

IDEMIA Secure Transactions has announced joint efforts with Qualcomm Technologies to enable users to make and receive offline CBDC payments on smartphones running on Snapdragon 8-series Mobile Platforms relying on the built-in Secure Processor Unit. With this partnership, IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) believes that they can make it possible to marry high security with frictionless deployment

Keeper Security have released its 2024 Keeper Security Insight Report, The Future of Defense: IT Leaders Brace for Unprecedented Cyber Threats. The survey of more than 800 IT and security leaders around the globe reveals the role emerging technology plays in the evolving threat landscape and how IT leaders are struggling to keep up and survey

Morse Watchmans featured several of its latest key control systems and solutions at SECON 2024, which took place between March 20-22 at the KINTEX Exhibition Center in South Korea.  Morse Watchman’s KeyWatcher Touch system was on display and was available for demonstration alongside the SmartKey electronic locker system and the KeyBank touch, among others, at

HID has recently achieved global recognition for its Bahrain ePassport project, which has been awarded multiple different honours. These include the London Design Awards, the High Security Printing Award and the iF Design Award. Craig Sandness, Senior VP and Managing Director for Citizen Identity at HID, said, “Our design philosophy is centred around seamlessly weaving

With self-service checkout systems being frequently abused, VCA Technology explores how video analytical software can help combat this. In recent years, self-service checkout (SSCO) systems have become increasingly prevalent in retail stores, offering convenience and efficiency for both shoppers and retailers alike. However, the rise of SSCO abuse, leading to heightened levels of shrinkage and

Datapath recently hosted its AVIXA-approved training sessions alongside its Middle East distribution partner Mindstec in Dubai. Hosted by Steve Simpson MCPM, Middle East Sales Manager for Datapath and training manager Ignacio Viloria, the course at Mindstec’s Experience Centre in the UAE capital provided attendees with the latest knowledge of its Aetria solution for control room

HID has shared its 2024 State of the Security Industry Report, which gathered responses from 2,600 partners, end users and security and IT personnel worldwide, across a range of job titles and organisation sizes representing over 11 industries. The 2024 State of Security Report has allowed HID to delve into the underlying concerns driving upcoming innovations

Cato Networks has announced the addition of network incident detection and response tools to the Cato SASE Cloud platform. With Network Stories for Cato XDR, Cato believes that advanced AI algorithms instantly identify outages in customer networks and conduct root cause analysis. As such, the company states that network operations centre (NOC) and security operations centre (SOC) teams now have

Synopsys has announced the availability of Synopsys fAST Dynamic, a new dynamic application security testing (DAST) offering on the Synopsys Polaris Software Integrity Platform. According to Synopsys, fAST Dynamic enables development, security and DevOps teams to quickly find and fix security vulnerabilities in modern web applications without impeding development velocity. Synopsys also states that fAST Dynamic features

Museums are hugely popular and visited by thousands every day. But what can be done more to keep visitors safe? Maxxess Systems explores the topic. Security isn’t just about safety; it also boosts the visitor experience. Museum security often brings to mind officers in corners or closely monitoring visitors. This approach is evolving. As museums

KnowBe4 has officially been named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2024 by Great Place To Work®. This is the third year in a row that KnowBe4 have been recognised. Officially announced at the Best Workplaces Awards held at London’s Grosvenor House and hosted by Comedian Katherine Ryan, the company ranked 11 in the medium

IDEMIA Public Security have come out on top in the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) latest tests for Evaluation of Latent Fingerprint Technologies (ELFT). NIST ELFT is seen as the global benchmark for latent fingerprint and palm print identification used to identify latent fingerprints and palm prints found at crime scenes. For the

Companies are always on the lookout for insights into effective security and privacy measures, so Maxxess Systems have come up with eight, as they explain below. Security and privacy are essentials in physical and cyber systems’ design, setup, and function. Over 15 years, they’ve shifted from minimal funding to C-Suite and board priorities. Privacy is

Seagate have announced the launch of its new e-commerce website in the United States, meaning that Seagate’s range of storage products can now be purchased directly from www.seagate.com with access to promotions, support and live chat customer support. “We are excited to launch our new e-commerce website in the U.S., which will provide consumers with a seamless

VCA Technology have announced their latest breakthrough with the introduction of Search and Track functionality to VCAforensics. This new feature can revolutionise how you approach video surveillance and investigations. Search and Track offers a dynamic query option, allowing users to search for similar individuals based on either uploaded images or people already detected by our

KnowBe4 have announced that its AI-native platform, Artificial Intelligence Defence Agents, AIDA, successfully enables long term culture change and human risk reduction. With the increasing threat of cybercriminals leveraging AI, KnowBe4 is committed to utilising AI to enhance security measures and protect employees against social engineering.  Unveiled and demonstrated at KnowBe4’s KB4-CON, AIDA represents a

HID has announced the latest addition to its range of readers, the TSL 3166 Bluetooth Rugged RAIN RFID UHF Reader, a high-performance reader for efficient inventory management, supply chain tracking, and asset management, even in challenging conditions. WHAT: Using the latest generation of Impinj silicon, the TSL 3166 Reader is super-fast with read rates of up

Recently, Zayed International Airport successfully processed over one million passengers through Abu Dhabi’s new terminal since its inauguration on 15 November 2023, thanks to IDEMIA solutions. This marks a significant milestone in the journey towards enhanced travel efficiency and security, showcasing the power of cutting-edge biometric technology. Building on a long-term commitment to advancing airport

Munich’s Hofbräuhaus enjoys an iconic status, as both a heritage property and a spiritual home for lovers of German beer, but it needed a security refresh and ASSA ABLOY was on hand to assist. “In this historic building is the world’s most famous tavern,” explains its Security Manager, Robert Graßl. “The whole world goes in

Teledyne FLIR recently showcased two new Thermal by FLIR products with collaborators Blackview and RealWear at Mobile World Congress (MWC). The new rugged BL9000 Pro 5G mobile phone from Blackview and the new RealWear Navigator Z1 assisted-reality wearable feature the FLIR Lepton 3.5 thermal micro camera module. Ruggedised mobile handset from Blackview The new Blackview BL9000 Pro features MyFLIR Pro, with the upgraded app