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TDSi

TDSi share free GARDiS installer training dates for 2024

TDSi have announced the latest set of dates for their free GARDiS Installer Training for 2024. The training is available at both TDSi’s Poole in Dorset Headquarters and at Texecom’s Headquarters in Haslingden, Lancashire. The installer training sessions are designed to provide the latest updates and specific guidance on the GARDiS ecosystem of integrated access […]

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ISC West

Registration now open for ISC West 2024

ISC West, in collaboration with its premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), have opened registration. ISC West 2024 will be held at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 9-12. SIA Education@ISC sessions will run from April 9 to 11, while the Exhibit Hall will be open from April 10 to 12. “This year,

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FLIR

EOC innovates early fire detection systems through Strategic Thermal by FLIR

Teledyne FLIR have announced that Eye on Cloud (EOC) Tech, EOC, a Korea-based video security and thermal imaging IP camera company, will leverage the Teledyne FLIR Lepton radiometric thermal camera module in its early fire detection (EFD) series of IP cameras. EOC is introducing the series of EFD cameras as part of its Thermal by

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Ipsotek

Ipsotek and UTI CFM awarded video analytics contracts for key Romanian airports

Ipsotek, an Eviden business, have announced its award of three distinct contracts to deploy cutting-edge technology at Cluj, Sibiu, and Satu Mare airports in Romania. Ipsotek was awarded the projects through its partner UTI Construction and Facility Management (UTI CFM), a top system integrator with vast expertise in civil and critical infrastructure solutions, to deliver state-of-the-art video

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SentinelOne

SentinelOne to expand cloud security capabilities with acquisition of PingSafe

SentinelOne have announced that it has agreed to acquire PingSafe. The acquisition of PingSafe’s cloud native application protection platform (CNAPP), when combined with SentinelOne’s cloud workload security and cloud data security capabilities, is expected to provide companies with a fully integrated platform that drives better coverage, hygiene and automation across their entire cloud footprint. The planned integration of PingSafe’s CNAPP

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Dubai Police

Dubai Police all-women SWAT team gears up for the UAE SWAT challenge 2024

The Dubai Police Women’s Team has confirmed their readiness for the second participation in the 2024 Emirates Tactical Teams Challenge, scheduled from February 3rd to 7th at the Al Ruwayyah training facility. This comes after their successful performance in last year’s fourth edition of the challenge. In their debut at the 2023 UAE SWAT Challenge,

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Morse Watchmans

Morse Watchmans features range of key control solutions at ACA 2024 Winter Conference

Morse Watchmans exhibited a comprehensive range of its key control products at the American Correctional Association’s Winter Conference, January 4-7, 2023, at the Gaylord National Harbor in National Harbor, MD. Morse Watchman’s flagship system, the KeyWatcher Touch, was on display alongside additional key control and asset management solutions at booth #1113. “As prison populations continue to rise, it’s

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Flir

Valeo and Teledyne FLIR announce agreement and first contract for thermal imaging for automotive safety systems

Valeo and Teledyne FLIR have started a strategic collaboration to bring thermal imaging technology to the automotive industry to enhance the safety of road users. Together, the team already secured a major contract in late 2023 from a global automotive OEM to deliver their new thermal imaging cameras as part of a new generation of advanced

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ASSA ABLOY

New ASSA ABLOY whitepaper explores access trends and market drivers in multi-residential property

Access and security management can lead a move to digital, streamlining operations and making life more convenient for residents, property managers and landlords, as a new ASSA ABLOY whitepaper explores. Some of its key findings are discussed below. “Multi-residential” or “multifamily” housing is now Europe’s second-largest real estate sector. Here, as in many other businesses,

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Genetec shares top physical security trends for 2024

Genetec have shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2024. At a glance, these are that IT and physical security teams will converge, demand for hybrid cloud solutions rises, access control modernisation becomes a top priority and data from IIoT devices generates demand for analytics. IT and physical security teams will become

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Aqua

Aqua Security closes $60M additional funding at a valuation above $1B

Aqua Security have announced it has secured $60M in funding, led by new investor Evolution Equity Partners, with participation from existing investors Insight Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners and StepStone Group. The funding, an extension of the company’s Series E round, places Aqua’s valuation above $1B. Aqua has now raised $325 million since its founding in 2015.

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Argenbright

Argenbright Security Europe expands leadership team

Argenbright Group is adding to its ASEL senior leadership as part of its growing vision for the security and risk management company. ASEL welcomes Dan Hardy as its Group Managing Director, Brendan Musgrove as Chief Operating Officer for Manned Guarding and Martin Smethurst as its new Chief Customer Officer.  Dan Hardy is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in the security industry.

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Anviz

Anviz to launch AI-boosted security products at Intersec Expo, Dubai

Anviz is set to the forthcoming Intersec Expo. From 16th to 18th January 2024, you can visit Booth SA-F33 at the Dubai World Trade Centre—to see their latest products revealed. The Middle Eastern market has seen a rise in need for reliable security systems recently. Most of this need comes from medium-to-large sized businesses. However, the

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Dubai Maritime Sector

Dubai Maritime Sector successfully secures nine maritime sites during the 2024 NYE celebrations

The Dubai Maritime Sector played a vital role in ensuring the security of nine maritime sites and 14 events during the New Year’s Eve celebrations in 2024, through the deployment of 16 maritime patrols, comprising 176 personnel and specialised divers from the Maritime Rescue and Maritime Security sections. Additionally, strategic partners of the Event Security

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360 Vision Tech

360 Vision Technology partners with Veracity to support grassroots football

360 Vision Technology has partnered with Veracity, the manufacturer of IP video surveillance products, display solutions and integrated security management software, to sponsor grassroots football in Scotland, by sponsoring an under 15s football team. As headline shirt sponsors for the 2023/2024 season, 360 Vision’s kit sponsorship will support Paisley Johnstone and District Youth Football League

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LILIN

LILIN UK appoint Quality Essential Distribution as new exclusive UK security distribution partner

LILIN UK have announced that they have appointed Quality Essential Distribution to act as the sole distributor for the UK security sector. By streamlining the security channel, LILIN and QED are looking to create a simpler purchasing journey for installers. The companies share a similar ethos and energy, making for a dynamic partnership that will

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Invicti

Palo Alto Networks closes Talon Cyber Security acquisition

Palo Alto Networks have announced that it has completed the acquisition of Talon Cyber Security. Palo Alto Networks will utilise Talon’s Enterprise Browser with Prisma SASE as a result. “We are thrilled to welcome Talon to Palo Alto Networks,” said Nikesh Arora, chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks. “Most work today occurs via web browsers,

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Dubai Police

Dubai Police ICFS receives Zayed University student delegation

The International Centre for Forensic Science (ICFS) at Dubai Police recently hosted a delegation of female students from Zayed University. The visit aimed to familiarise the students with the various scientific specialisations within the  General Department of Forensic Evidence and Criminology subdivisions and sections and demonstrate how each supports police and security operations. Major Mohammed

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INTERPOL

INTERPOL sting operation leads to Brazil arrest of one of South America’s most wanted fugitives

Diego Nicolás Marset Alba, a reputed drug kingpin and brother to the leader of the “Primer Cartel Uruguayo” cartel, was arrested in Brazil on Tuesday 26 December as part of a regional police operation involving INTERPOL National Central Bureaus (NCBs) in Brasilia, La Paz, Asuncion and Montevideo. 22-year-old Uruguayan national Diego Marset had been avoiding

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IDEMIA

JCB, IDEMIA and Soft Space launch “JCBDC” Phase 2 pilot to trial CBDC offline P2P payments

Japan’s only international payment brand JCB has launched the “JCBDC” (JCB Digital Currency) Phase 2 pilot project with IDEMIA and fintech company Soft Space. In Phase 1 of the JCBDC project, JCB, IDEMIA, and Soft Space developed a CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) payment solution, enabling merchants to accept CBDC without the need to modify their

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i-PRO

New i-PRO X-Series AI camera line recognised with CyberSecured Award

Security Today has announced its 2023 CyberSecured Awards and the new i-PRO X Series AI camera line was selected from entries across the globe in the Network Surveillance Camera category. The awards recognise products and initiatives that represent the highest level of innovation and brands with a strong commitment to safety and security. The i-PRO X-Series is a

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Secury360

Secury360 named as Limburg Start-up of the Year 2023

Secury360 were recently awarded the Limburg Start-Up of the Year award. The prestigious award, presented by Limburg Start-Up (LSU), recognises Secury360’s work in the world of alarm systems. With technology that integrates artificial intelligence, Secury360 has developed an alarm system that not only effectively detects intrusions, but also distinguishes between real threats and innocent events. Secury360

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Honeywell

Honeywell and SOTI partnership brings security, remote management to one million industrial mobile devices

Honeywell and Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) provider SOTI have achieved a major milestone, as they have been able to remotely manage more than one million devices worldwide. The collaboration between Honeywell’s mobile computers and SOTI’s mobility management solutions, allows businesses to exceed conventional hardware lifecycles through remote monitoring, diagnosis and repair. The SOTI ONE Platform, protects corporate data

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Seagate

Seagate SkyHawk AI 24TB elevates edge security capacity and performance

Seagate have launched the new Seagate SkyHawk AI 24TB hard disk drive (HDD) for the video and imaging applications (VIA) market. Following the recent launch of the Seagate Exos X24 24TB conventional magnetic recording (CMR)-based hard drive, the new SkyHawk AI 24TB addresses the surging mass data needs of the edge security industry. As a surge of AI-powered applications are

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INTERPOL

Indonesia, Korea and INTERPOL cooperation shuts down illegal IPTV service

A criminal group responsible for the illegal streaming of 72 Korean and international channels and the distribution of nearly 110,000 video files has been dismantled following joint action between authorities in Korea, Indonesia and INTERPOL. The illegal service had been running for approximately nine years, capitalising on the high demand among Korean expatriates for domestic

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Keeper

Keeper Security share tips to avoiding tech toy terrors of the cybersecurity kind 

Keeper Security has shared some tips as it aims to raise awareness about the importance of safeguarding personal data and privacy ahead of the festivities this year.  The holiday season brings with it the joy of gifting, and there’s a special magic in presenting loved ones with the latest technology. From innovative gadgets that spark

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Dubai Police

Dubai Police organises ‘Humanitarian Forensic Action Training’ course

Dubai Police recently concluded the ‘Humanitarian Forensic Action Training’ course with the participation of 36 personnel from Dubai Police, as well as representatives from local and international organisations, including India, Chile and Indonesia. The course, organised by the International Centre for Forensic Sciences (ICFS) at the General Department of Forensic Science and Criminology in Dubai

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INTERPOL

INTERPOL | $300m seized and 3,500 suspects arrested in international financial crime operation

A transcontinental police operation, featuring INTERPOL, against online financial crime has concluded with almost 3,500 arrests and seizures of USD 300 million (approx. EUR 273 million) worth of assets across 34 countries. The six-month Operation HAECHI IV (July-December 2023) targeted seven types of cyber-enabled scams: voice phishing, romance scams, online sextortion, investment fraud, money laundering

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ONVIF

ONVIF agrees with OSSA to take over standardising descriptive data generated by IoT devices

ONVIF have announced an agreement with the Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA) to take over development of data ontology and metadata specifications. The initiative will continue under a new ONVIF metadata working group.  The new ONVIF metadata working group is focused on developing standardised ways of richly describing the context in which objects of

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FLIR

Video security company EOC bolsters detection systems with FLIR collaboration

Teledyne FLIR have announced that Eye on Cloud (EOC) Tech, EOC will leverage the Teledyne FLIR Lepton radiometric thermal camera module in its early fire detection (EFD) series of IP cameras. EOC is introducing the series of EFD cameras as part of its Thermal by FLIR collaboration. The HI1612-OH and HI1612-MW series cameras offer multiple resolution options

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INTERPOL

INTERPOL | Illicit firearms: over 1,700 arrested in landmark operation across Asia

In the first operation coordinated across Asia by INTERPOL against illicit firearms, authorities in 10 countries have made over 1,700 arrests and seized 714 firearms, 921 parts and components, and 45,383 rounds of ammunition. From 13 – 24 November, Operation Trigger-Salvo II aimed to disrupt the cross-border movement of firearms, and determine potential links between

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OSP Cyber Academy

OSP Cyber Academy claim Guinness World Record after 1550 people are trained on cyber in 24 hours

OSP Cyber Academy and the Arab International Cybersecurity Conference have announced they have set a new Guinness World Record for the ‘Most People to Take an Online Internet Safety Lesson in 24 hours’. The record was set during the Arab International Cybersecurity (AISC) Conference in Bahrain, where 1550 people from 44 countries completed the lesson in 24 hours,

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Nedap

Nedap launches Access AtWork

Nedap have announced the launch of a SaaS access control system titled Access AtWork, which brings convenience and security together in one solution. Access AtWork meets the needs of companies looking to replace their outdated on-premises systems with modern and easy-to-use software that provides better insights with less effort and smaller investment. Complementary solutions in

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Bridewell

Keeper Security retrospective: Celebrating a year of growth and innovation

Keeper Security has unveiled the 2023 Keeper Retrospective, providing a review of Keeper’s biggest achievements, business growth, product innovation and research over the past 12 months. As 2023 comes to a close and we look ahead to 2024, Keeper have reflected on the milestones that have shaped their journey. “Keeper exhibited record growth in 2023

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Armis

Armis share cyber predictions for 2024: The evolution of AI, cyberwarfare and the future of work

Nadir Izrael, CTO and Co-Founder, Armis, has given his cyber predictions for 2024, which focus heavily around AI evolving, cyberwarfare and how we work. AI-Powered Cybersecurity Attacks and the AI Arms Race  2024 is poised to be the year of AI mainstream adoption and the impact that AI will have on our way of life

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Qognify

Qognify delivers greater video flexibility and availability beyond the control room with Qognify VMS 7.4

Qognify, part of Hexagon have announced Qognify VMS 7.4. The latest version of its enterprise-class video management software (VMS) gives organisations greater operational flexibility and video availability, inside and outside the control room. A standout component of Qognify VMS 7.4 is the new Qognify Web Client. Built from the ground up, it leverages the latest streaming

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Transmit

Transmit share six cybersecurity trends and predictions for 2024

Mickey Boodaei, CEO & Co-Founder, Transmit Security, has picked out six trends and predictions that could shape the cybersecurity sector in 2024. 1.       Trend: Generative AI is enabling fraudsters to create more deceptive phishing campaigns, deepfakes and cyberthreats that evade standard detection methods.  Proof: FraudGPT is a real service (among others) on the dark web, giving cybercriminals the

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INTERPOL

INTERPOL | Americas: 257 suspected migrant smugglers and human traffickers arrested

An INTERPOL-coordinated operation against people smuggling and human trafficking across the Americas has led to 257 arrests, the rescue of 163 potential victims and the detection of nearly 12,000 irregular migrants from 69 different countries. During Operation Turquesa V, authorities in 33 countries carried out more than 850,000 checks at major transit points to disrupt

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Zimperium

Zimperium | 29 malware families targeted 1,800 banking apps across 61 countries in 2023

Zimperium have released its annual Mobile Banking Heist report, which highlights the continued evolution and success of mobile banking trojans around the globe. In particular, the research uncovered that 29 malware families targeted 1,800 banking applications across 61 countries last year. In comparison, last year’s report uncovered 10 prolific malware families targeting 600 banking apps. Banking trojans

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LiveAction

LiveAction appoints Paul Gray as Chief Product Officer

LiveAction have announced the appointment of Paul Gray as Chief Product Officer. Gray is an executive with over 20 years’ experience in the IT industry and brings a proven track record of experience in the networking industry. Prior to joining LiveAction, Paul held executive leadership positions at SolarWinds, Aruba Networks, and AirWave Wireless leading both engineering and

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CybSafe

CybSafe research uncovers a distinct gap in workplace cybersecurity prioritisation

A recent survey of 1000 office workers conducted by CybSafe has laid bare the stark reality of cybersecurity’s position on the workplace priority ladder. The findings indicate a disconnect between the perceived importance of cybersecurity training and the prioritisation of daily work tasks. Everyday Tasks Trump Cybersecurity The research found a substantial number of employees

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INTERPOL

INTERPOL Secretary General welcomes G7 commitments on transnational organised crime

Secretary General of INTERPOL Jürgen Stock recently welcomed the communique issued by the G7 Interior and Security Ministers meeting on 10 December. After briefing the G7 meeting on cyber-enabled fraud and transnational organised crime, the Secretary General said: “We warmly welcome the G7’s commitment to fight transnational organised crime, an international crisis that is undermining the rule

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Palo Alto

Palo Alto Networks completes acquisition of Dig Security

Palo Alto Networks have announced that it has completed its acquisition of Dig Security, a provider of Data Security Posture Management (DSPM). The large volumes of data stored in the cloud require data security solutions that are purpose-built to handle the complexities of cloud environments. Dig’s capabilities, integrated into Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud platform, will

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Zimperium

Carrier announces agreement to sell global access solutions business to Honeywell for $4.95 Billion

Carrier Global Corporation have entered into a definitive agreement today to sell its security business, Global Access Solutions, which includes the brands of LenelS2, Supra and Onity, to Honeywell for an enterprise value of $4.95 billion. This represents approximately 17x 2023 expected EBITDA and the sale agreement is a successful first step in Carrier’s portfolio transformation. With approximately 1,200 employees operating in 33

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NCSC

NCSC | UK and allies expose Russian intelligence services for cyber campaign of attempted political interference

The UK, led by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and international partners have called out the Russian Intelligence Services for a campaign of malicious cyber activity attempting to interfere in UK politics and democratic processes. The NCSC – a part of GCHQ – assesses that Star Blizzard, a group that has been identified using

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ACDS

Advanced Cyber Defence Systems (ACDS) unveils tailored email security essentials package for SMBs

Advanced Cyber Defence Systems (ACDS) have announced the launch of its Email Security Essentials combined offering. The bundle comprises two products, Email Guard and File Guard. These solutions help to address the most common email-bourne attacks, Business Email Compromise (BEC) and phishing, which can lead to the deployment of ransomware – providing a complete solution

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IDEMIA

IDEMIA and TEAL forge strategic partnership

IDEMIA has joined forces with TEAL to deliver GSMA-certified eSIM hardware and operating system designed for IoT connectivity, integrating SGP.32 technologies with Teal’s Cloud Platforms. Through this partnership, IDEMIA and TEAL demonstrate their commitment to anticipating and supporting tomorrow’s uses of Internet of Things (IoT) technology globally. The Dakota Smart eUICC (eSIM), compatible with high

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Veracity

Veracity launch LONGSPAN Max XT camera

Veracity‘s LONGSPAN range of long-distance network and POE adaptors has been further expanded with a new LONGSPAN Max camera device in an elegantly designed externally-rated housing. Veracity have announced their first LONGSPAN device in an externally-rated housing, designed to make life easier for System Integrators connecting and powering external IP cameras at long distances. Veracity

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TDSi

TDSi | Risk vs Cost – Finding the right balance for your access control and security needs

John Davies, Managing Director at TDSi, has shared his views on how to juggle reducing risks and getting the price right when it comes to access control and security. When you think of access control and security, this often conjures up an image of formidable protection, putting up barriers that will repulse all intruders and

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IDEMIA

IDEMIA to supply seamless Passenger Flow Facilitation solution at Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)

IDEMIA have been awarded by the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) the deployment of its Passenger Flow Facilitation (PFF) solution in nine South African airports. IDEMIA has been selected by ACSA to implement its solution in South Africa’s three main international airports: OR Tambo, Cape Town and King Shaka including the border clearance process using

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Dubai Police

Dubai Police stand at COP28 dazzles visitors with innovative projects

His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, inspected the force’s stand at the COP28 conference in the Green Zone at Expo City. During his tour, Al Marri reviewed the Dubai Police’s latest environment-friendly projects and initiatives, emphasising its commitment to adopting projects and initiatives that yield significant results in protecting

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HID

HID wins contract to provide Finland with European second-generation smart tachograph card solution

HID has been awarded a contract to provide Finland with a new high-security driver’s license cards and personalisation services solution, incorporating the European second-generation smart Tachograph solution.  This collaboration reflects HID’s commitment to enhancing security and efficiency in Finland’s transportation systems. Finland will benefit from a comprehensive, tailor-made, and configurable solution that integrates software, hardware,

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INTERPOL

INTERPOL | Organised crime groups pushing environmental security to tipping point

Over 70 people have been arrested in two operations to tackle environmental crime coordinated by INTERPOL, which were announced ahead of a major meeting on crime and the environment, that took place at the COP28 Summit. Environmental crime has become the third most lucrative industry for transnational organised crime groups, generating up to USD 280

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Axis

Axis | Five technology trends affecting the security sector in 2024

Johan Paulsson, CTO, Axis Communications, has announced the five technology trends he believes will affect the security sector in 2024. From generative AI and hybrid architectures to compliance and the need to take a total system view, the trends reflect a rapidly evolving environment and are a mix of positive opportunities to be grasped alongside

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Centripetal

Centripetal partners with Tiger to provide solutions to the UK market

Centripetal have announced that its cybersecurity threat solution is available for the first time ever across the UK as a result of its strategic partnership with Tiger. Centripetal’s technology is currently deployed by over 100 customers in the U.S., where the company is headquartered. With this partnership, Tiger and its customers will have a stronger

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Keysight

Keeper Security survey finds 82% of IT leaders want to move their on-premises Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution to the cloud

Keeper Security have released findings from its Keeper Security Insight Report: Cloud-Based Privileged Access Management. The report explores what IT and security leaders are seeking in a Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution and the benefits of moving away from traditional, on-premises platforms. An overwhelming 82% of respondents said they would be better off moving their

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Genetec

Genetec announces new version of Security Center

Genetec have announced a new version of its flagship unified security platform, Security Center. With a shift toward a continuous delivery approach, this version marks a new era in the way customers can stay up to date with the platform’s latest features and updates. “The fast-changing security landscape is driving a requirement for rapid innovation.

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Paxton

Paxton recieve Manufacturing Future Talent Award

Paxton have announced they were awarded the Manufacturing Future Talent Award at the recent Made in the South East Awards 2023. The judges chose Paxton as the winner after careful consideration, citing the sixth year running Paxton Scholarship Programme. The Manufacturing Future Talent Award recognises the manufacturing business that has done the most to further

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INTERPOL

Historic INTERPOL meeting closes with call to action on tackling organised crime

To address the growth and sophistication of transnational organised crime, INTERPOL’s recent centennial General Assembly closed with a call to action to tackle this ‘epidemic’. Faced with greater connectivity between criminal groups and the parallel expansion of illicit activities, the Vienna Declaration sets out five priority actions to ensure law enforcement is better supported in

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360 Vision Technology

360 Vision & Obsidian protect key National Grid CNI site with Predator Radar cameras

Recently, 360 Vision Technology and Obsidian joined forces to protect a Critical National Infrastructure site, which they did with the help of Predator Radar cameras. Encompassing a vast Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) site with almost 10 miles of fenceline and borders facing open water, the task of protecting the site’s perimeter reliably, and detecting potential

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IDEMIA

IDEMIA provides INTERPOL with an enhanced Multibiometric Identification System

INTERPOL have announced the launch of its enhanced BioHUB, which is powered by IDEMIA’s newest Multibiometric Identification System (MBIS). Cutting-edge technology to help law enforcement worldwide This latest version, MBIS 5, integrates new generation algorithms which provide a higher matching accuracy rate with a shorter response time and a more user-friendly interface. The first phase

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INTERPOL

INTERPOL unveils new biometric screening tool

INTERPOL have shared their new Biometric Hub, which allows officers to identify suspected terrorists or criminals through direct photo and fingerprint checks against INTERPOL databases. In mid-November, a fugitive migrant smuggler was subject to a police check in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina with a group of migrants crossing the Balkans towards Western Europe. Wanted on

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i-confidential

i-confidential completes employee ownership repayment

i-confidential have announced that five years since becoming employee owned, the vendor loan used to acquire a 55% ownership stake in the business has been fully repaid on schedule. i-confidential is one of Scotland’s cyber powerhouses that works with the largest banks, retailers, and insurance providers in the world.  The organisation delivers a portfolio of

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Optex Europe

Optex Europe protects historic art at The Netherlands National Military Museum

Optex Europe’s REDSCAN LiDAR technology is at the heart of a new solution that is helping to protect a historic piece of art at The National Military Museum (NMM) in Soesterberg, Netherlands. Part of the museum’s Royal collection, ‘The Battle At Quartre-Bras’ by Jan Willem Pieneman, which is owned by the Koninklijke Verzamelingen, measures more

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WatchGuard

WatchGuard Technologies | Should MSPs choose XDR or SOAR?

XDR and SOAR cybersecurity solutions share capabilities, but they are different. Here, WatchGuard Technologies’ Carlos Arnal explains the key differences and advantages of both solutions for MSPs. In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) find themselves at the forefront of the battle to safeguard their clients against advanced security risks. To

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Pentest People

Pentest People launches ‘Cyber Security Fundamentals’ training course

Pentest People have launched its new “Cyber Security Fundamentals” training course, aimed at everyone from IT teams to non-technical staff and business leaders. The two-day in-person course has been designed to equip participants from all levels with an introduction and solid foundation in cybersecurity, focusing on the prevalent threats and vulnerabilities organisations face today. Delivered

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Datapath

Latest control room developments drive Datapath debuts at ISE 

Datapath will continue its mission to revolutionise control rooms with a range of innovative product debuts at the upcoming security show, ISE2024. In the face of the increasing number of control room challenges, Datapath has increased both its hardware and software portfolio for its Aetria solution, an integrated platform for control rooms of any size.

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LiveAction

LiveAction announces Shifra as first Middle East distribution partner

LiveAction have announced its partnership with Shifra. With a primary focus on the Middle East, Shifra will deliver LiveAction’s full product portfolio in addition to technical, pre- and post-sales support.  The offering will include LiveAction’s leading network performance management (NPM) solutions. LiveAction’s Network Intelligence platform transforms complex data into actionable insights, providing organisations with a

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Transmit Security

Transmit Security integrates new AI capabilities into Customer Identity Security platform

Transmit Security have announced the general availability and next phase of AI integration into the Transmit Security platform with the release of Conversational Analytics. This text-based analytics service leverages generative AI to empower anyone – even those without technical expertise – to perform quick custom searches on their identity databases.  The Transmit Security platform can

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Interpol

Transnational organised crime & the Vienna Declaration: opinion editorial by INTERPOL Secretary General

INTERPOL secretary General Jürgen Stock sets out the security crisis posed by transnational organised crime, which he feels requires a global response. “Recently in Vienna, at the annual global meeting of police leaders from around the world, whether in huddled groups in quiet corridors or on the main stage, every law enforcement officer will be

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Zimperium

Zimperium recognised as a participant in the Microsoft Security copilot partner private preview

Zimperium have announced its participation in the Microsoft Security Copilot Partner Private Preview. Zimperium was selected based on their proven experience with Microsoft Security technologies, willingness to explore and provide feedback on cutting-edge functionality, and close relationship with Microsoft. Zimperium is working with Microsoft product teams to help shape Security Copilot product development in several

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Dubai Police

Dubai Police organises workshop for operations affairs sectors

The Dubai Police has recently conducted a workshop for the Operations sector personnel to generate ideas, innovations, recommendations and future visions to support the Dubai Police Strategic Plan Update 2024 – 2033.  The workshop was attended by His Excellency Major General Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations Affairs; Major General Saeed Hamad Bin

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ASSA ABLOY

No more missing keys: ASSA ABLOY’s wireless access management saves time and keeps college facilities managers in control

When the Koning Willem I College in the Netherlands required a new locking solution, they turned to ASSA ABLOY, who kitted them out with their Aperio wireless locks. Koning Willem I College in north-east Brabant, Netherlands, offers a broad range of educational and integration programs. In total, around 18,000 students take 250 courses at its

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LILIN

LILIN IMU shock-proof Camera crowned with Taiwan Excellence 2024 award

LILIN have announced that their IMU shock-proof camera has been the recipient of a coveted Taiwan Excellence 2024 award. The award was given at the start of November 2023. The IMU shock-proof camera features 4K resolution, AI capabilitie and IMU vibration resistance while automatically tracking objects. In addition, it finds typical applications in land-based vehicles.  For

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i-PRO

i-PRO brings license plate and vehicle identification to latest version of Active Guard

i-PRO have released the latest version of its popular Active Guard application that adds support for Vaxtor automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) and make, model, colour (MMC) vehicle identification. The Vaxtor software has been tuned to run efficiently on the edge when installed within i-PRO AI-enabled cameras, providing the same level of performance normally associated with high-end

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NCSC

NCSC | UK and Republic of Korea issue warning about DPRK state-linked cyber actors attacking software supply chains

Cyber actors linked to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) are increasingly targeting software supply chain products to attack organisations around the world, according to the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the National Intelligence Service (NIS). In a new joint advisory, the NCSC – a part of GCHQ – and the NIS have

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Dubai Police

Dubai Police Forensic Training Centre welcomes students from Hartland International

The International Centre for Forensic Sciences at Dubai Police (ICFS) recently welcomed a delegation of students from Hartland International School Dubai who visited the Centre to learn about the best practices and systems implemented in the General Department of Forensics and Criminology. Expert Colonel Dr Rashid Hamdan Al Ghafri, Director of ICFS, welcomed the students

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RGB Spectrum

RGB Spectrum’s Video Wall Processor scores at Casino Sports Bar

RGB Spectrum have announced a new deployment at Red Hawk Casino, located just north of Sacramento. The casino has recently elevated its sports bar experience with a captivating new entertainment system.  RGB Spectrum’s Galileo video wall processor was the natural choice for the project due to its versatility, support for diverse digital and IP-based signal sources, display layout flexibility,

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Adarma

Adarma | Over half of organisations are at risk of cyberattack due to exhausted and stressed staff

Research from Adarma has revealed that organisations believe that they are at significant risk of cyberattack due to stressed and exhausted staff. The report, entitled “A False Sense of Cybersecurity: How Feeling Safe Can Sabotage Your Business,” highlights the worry faced by cybersecurity professionals when it comes to security, the skills shortage, and poor wellbeing.  Based

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Cato

Cato Networks named as a SASE leader once again

Cato Networks have announced its recognition as a Leader in both the Frost Radar: Global SASE, 2023 by Frost & Sullivan and the Market Radar: SASE 2023 by Omdia. “Once again, Cato Networks and our cloud-native SASE platform have been recognised by the industry for its innovation and leadership,” said Shlomo Kramer, founder and CEO

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Network Optix

A comprehensive maritime security solution achieved with Network Optix and VSP Security Wholesale

Recently, Network Optix teamed up with VSP Security Wholesale to ensure a comprehensive maritime security solution was found for the Bundaberg Port Marina in Australia. Following a recent expansion, Bundaberg Port Marina, a critical entry point to the Great Barrier Reef and Fraser Island in Queensland, Australia, needed an upgraded centralised security system capable of safeguarding

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HID

SwiftConnect and HID collaborate with British Land

Through a collaboration with HID and SwiftConnect, British Land Company PLC has harnessed digital automation technology to transform people’s experiences in its commercial buildings. People deployed at its Broadgate, 100 Liverpool Street office building in London can now use their employee badge in Apple Wallet for seamless access with their iPhones and Apple Watches.  British

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KnowBe4

KnowBe4 shares top five cybersecurity tips for the 2023 holiday season

KnowBe4 have released its top five cybersecurity tips to help protect end users against a variety of dangerous scams during the 2023 holiday season. People fall victim to holiday scams every year contributing to millions of dollars lost. The most popular holiday scams in the last year, according to the FBI, are phishing scams, which

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IDEMIA

IDEMIA and HTX sign landmark strategic innovations and research partnership

IDEMIA and HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency) have signed a master agreement under a Strategic Partnership for Innovation (SPI) to collaborate on research and development in biometrics and forensics technologies. The partnership will accelerate the development of cutting-edge solutions to ensure the safety and security of Singapore citizens, residents, and visitors. The announcement

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Morse Watchmans

Morse Watchmans features new EKG kit at ISC East 2023

Morse Watchmans showcased a wide array of its key control and management solutions at ISC East 2023, November 15-16 at the Javits Center in New York City. Most notably, Morse Watchman’s new, game-changing Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit was on display alongside the company’s comprehensive portfolio of key control and asset management solutions at booth #327.

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ASSA ABLOY

ASSA ABLOY’s eCLIQ smart key technology wins prestigious 2023 awards

More than 700 international brands competed for the renowned PLUS X AWARD this year. International and independent expert jurors selected the 2023 winners in the world’s largest innovation prize for technology, sport and lifestyle, across more than 80 industries. ASSA ABLOY’s eCLIQ smart key-based access control solution was among them. The PLUS X AWARD is

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KnowBe4

KnowBe4 releases 2023 holiday kit to help people stay cyber safe 

KnowBe4 have announced that it released an updated tool kit designed to safeguard end users during the holiday season, which is now in full flow for 2023.  This tool kit offers valuable insights into various holiday scams and aims to equip end users with resources to combat seasonal threats and implement best practices to avoid

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Honeywell

Centripetal and Renaissance partner

Centripetal have announced a strategic partnership with Renaissance. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in bolstering Ireland’s cybersecurity landscape and underscores the commitment to combating the rising tide of cyber threats. The cost and complexity of protecting IT assets from cyberthreats is increasing and enterprises are struggling to know where best to invest their efforts

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Barrier Networks

Conceal joins forces with Barrier Networks

Conceal, a revolutionary phishing and ransomware protection platform, has announced that it has partnered with Barrier Networks, which is set to have a big impact in the UK. In the last year ransomware attackers have continued to savage organisations, bringing down enterprises on a daily basis while sending others into insolvency. The biggest risk with

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Armis

Eagle Eye Networks to expand operations in Saudi Arabia with new data centre

Eagle Eye Networks have announced it will open a new data centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to meet growing customer demand in the region.   Eagle Eye Networks operates a global network of data centers that are purpose-built for video surveillance, cybersecurity, AI and sustainability. All data centers are managed directly by the Eagle Eye security

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Synopsys

Software vulnerabilities are on the decline, according to new Synopsys research

Synopsys have published their 2023 Software Vulnerability Snapshot report and according to the data, analysed by Synopsys Cybersecurity Research Center (CyRC), there has been a significant decrease in vulnerabilities found in target applications. This has gone down from 97% in 2020 to 83% in 2022, which is an encouraging sign that code reviews, automated testing and continuous integration are

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Milestone

Milestone releases the XProtect 2023 R3

Milestone Systems have announced the release of XProtect 2023 R3, the latest version of its data-driven video management software (VMS). This update builds on XProtect’s open platform technology with new capabilities that increase operational efficiency, enhance collaboration and provide tighter system control. New XProtect 2023 R3 key features: Onboarding Feature Guide: This built-in feature in

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Nedap

Nedap’s AEOS physical access control awarded CAPSS Accreditation 

Nedap have announced that their physical access control system, AEOS, has been awarded CAPSS accreditation. AEOS is now one of only three physical access control systems with CAPSS accreditation, certified by the UK’s National Protective Security Authority (NPSA). In addition, AEOS is one of only two physical access control systems entered into the Catalogue of

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Centripetal

Centripetal launches Global Partner Program

Centripetal have launched its partner program to protect organisations around the world by operationalising threat intelligence to safeguard them from every known cyberthreat. Centripetal’s technology is currently deployed by MSP’s, resellers and technology partners across America, EMEA and Asia-PAC. With the Centripetal Global Partner Program, organisations will have a stronger approach to cybersecurity, putting operationalised

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IDEMIA

Sopra Steria and IDEMIA win a government contract

Sopra Steria and IDEMIA have been jointly awarded a contract to redesign and install a fingerprint management system under a French Justice and Interior ministerial project. The government’s fingerprint database (“FAED”), which has been running since 1990, is often pivotal in police criminal investigations and securing court convictions. Faced by constantly rising repeat criminal offender

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KnowBe4

KnowBe4 cybersecurity experts share 2024 predictions for Europe, Middle East and Africa

KnowBe4 have announced its 2024 cybersecurity predictions for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) from its team of local industry experts. Cyber threats are more sophisticated and complex than ever and evolving quickly with new technology like AI becoming increasingly advanced every day. Cultivating a security culture is paramount to strengthen an organisation’s human

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Datapath

Datapath shortlisted for two 2024 Inavation Awards

Datapath have revealed that they have been shortlisted as finalists in two categories for the upcoming 2024 Inavation Awards. Taking place on the 30th of January 2024 at the MNAC in Barcelona, the Inavation Awards represents the gold standard of excellence in the pro AV industry. Datapath’s VSN V3 video wall controller has made the

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NCSC

NCSC | Black Friday bargain hunters warned of enhanced online scams after millions lost last year

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) are encouraging Black Friday bargain hunters to increase their vigilance this shopping season as online fraudsters are likely to use artificial intelligence (AI) to increase the perceived legitimacy of their scams. Cyber security chiefs at the NCSC – which is a part of the UK’s intelligence agency GCHQ –

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Eagle Eye Networks

Eagle Eye Networks and Immix integration delivers professional video monitoring

Eagle Eye Networks have announced a technology integration enhancement with central station monitoring software provider Immix to securely connect any business location using the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system) with any central station using Immix. The integration brings the distinct advantages of cloud, including greatly simplified installation, robust end-to-end cybersecurity, centralised management of multiple locations,

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