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barox has further expanded its 10Gb Ethernet switch range, with the release of the new RY-LGSO38-10 10Gb SFP Light Core Ethernet switch. The new barox RY-LGSO38-10 19″ 10Gb Ethernet switch is the first in a number of new 10G options due to be released through the course of this year and the company claims it […]

KnowBe4 has announced it will celebrate the organisation’s 14th anniversary by donating to plant 14,000 trees across 14 forests worldwide. Forests in Australia, Brazil, Germany, The Netherlands, UK, India, Indonesia, Madagascar, California, Washington and Florida were selected for this year’s donation. These forests house a range of protected species including the Monarch Butterfly, the Gray

HID has announced that the University of Dundee is updating its city campus estate implementing HID Mobile Access and signature HID Signo readers throughout its buildings HID states that this is to guarantee the university has a modern, secure and reliable access control system to allow staff and students to enter using both RFID cards

Datapath has introduced Intel’s powerful Xeon CPU to its VSN V3 video wall processor to meet the demand for today’s high resolution, high demand Control Room applications. Datapath’s VSN systems are used by governments and organisations around the globe, in industries ranging from defence and network security to utility and blue-light services. Already available with

RGB Spectrum has announced the launch of its newest addition to the Zio AV-over-IP product family: the Zio W4008 Series Video Wall Processors. RGB states that this processor is designed to drive up to 8x 4k60 or 2x 8k60 displays, making it an ideal solution for mission-critical environments. The company also claims that the Zio W4008 series offers all the functionality

TDSi has announce Samuel Annear has joined their company’s Software Development Team, based in Poole in Dorset, for a 12-month placement as part of his Computing Studies Course at Bournemouth University.    “We are delighted to welcome Samuel to the TDSi team as our new placement student,” Tina Baker, Software Project Manager at TDSi, said. “Whilst we design

ONVIF has announced that more than 30,000 product models in the $120B global physical security market meet the ONVIF conformance requirements for interoperability. This new milestone means that the number of ONVIF conformant, interoperable products has doubled in the last three years and tripled since 2018. Security system integrators and end users around the world

According to a survey commissioned by Eagle Eye Networks, 96% of K-12 parents in the United States support a mandate requiring schools to share security cameras with 911 Communications Centers during emergencies. A federal mandate was preferred by 56% of parents, 29% wanted a community-level requirement, and 11% favoured a school district mandate.  Camera Sharing

HID has announced it has acquired Sewio Networks (Sewio), which expands HID’s growing RTLS portfolio, particularly for asset tracking use cases in automotive and manufacturing. “Welcoming the Sewio team into the HID family reinforces our commitment to being a major player in the RTLS space,” said Björn Lidefelt, EVP and Head of HID. “With Sewio’s technology and expertise,

Nineteen Group, organisers of International Cyber Expo, has announced the programme for the 2024 Global Cyber Summit, curated by the Security Awareness Special Interest Group (SASIG) and sponsored by Dataminr, Threatlocker, and e2e-Assure. The summit, set to take place at Olympia London on the 24-25 September 2024, will feature insightful panel discussions focused on cybersecurity in an international context,

Salt Security has announced the launch of new enhancements to the Salt Security API Protection Platform that enhance API discovery, posture governance and threat protection across organisations. Salt claims that theur latest innovations empower organisations to proactively govern their API posture, gain unprecedented visibility into encrypted and unencrypted API traffic, and outsmart sophisticated bad actors

 i-PRO has announced the launch of its new In-Car Video Rear/Side Camera, the WV-VCR40W. A component of i-PRO’s ICV4000 in-car video (ICV) system, i-PRO states that the new camera is ideal for law enforcement agencies, first responders and members of the armed forces seeking wide-angle coverage and high-resolution capture of video from the back seat, side,

Eagle Eye Networks has announced Eagle Eye 911 Camera Sharing won the Secure Campus Award in the Cloud Solutions & Services category.  Sponsored by Campus Security Today, the awards “honour the outstanding achievements of security industry manufacturers whose products are considered particularly noteworthy in their ability to improve campus security.” Winners are chosen by an independent panel of security industry experts. 

Keeper Security has released their Fortifying Cyber Resilience: Insights Into Global Cybersecurity Practices report, which found 62% of people are worried about managing too many passwords. The survey of more than 6,000 respondents globally underscores a growing concern among users about the complexity of password management. The report reveals critical insights into current security practices, highlighting

When a prominent Italian resort needed a new master key system to boost efficiency, they turned to ASSA ABLOY‘s CYS10 System to great effect. Hotel managers require security, flexibility, durability and aesthetics in an access management system which can cover guest rooms and shared spaces, on one hand, and private staff areas on the other.

Datapath has strengthened its DACH operations further with the appointment of Julia Baumgartner as Business Development Manager for the region. Baumgartner’s past roles include eight-and-a-half years at kvm-tech electronic gmbh, where she rose from international sales roles to Managing Director. Effective immediately, Baumgartner’s new role will see her working closely with Datapath’s DACH and Western

HID has announced that its Signo Readers seamlessly integrate with the UK government’s GovPass standard, built on open standards for enhanced security and flexibility. GovPass, the most secure government pass to date according to the UK government’s website, leverages open standards to ensure interoperability across different suppliers. Leveraging the UK government’s standard for card encryption and

Morse Watchmans brought its key control safety solutions to the 20th Annual National School Safety Conference, that was held in Orlando, FL July 29-August 2. On display in booth #100 and tabletop T-15 were Morse Watchmans’ advanced key control solutions for K-12 and Higher Education applications, including the innovative Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit, as well as

Eagle Eye Networks has announced Eagle Eye 911 Camera Sharing won the 2024 Campus Safety BEST Award in the Video Surveillance Software category. The Campus Safety BEST Awards “honour superior security, law enforcement, emergency management, facilities management and life safety products and services for healthcare, higher education, and K-12 school campuses.”  Eagle Eye 911 Camera Sharing is a new technology that gives Emergency

Cato Networks has announced it surpassed $200 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) in the second quarter of 2024 – doubling its total ARR in under two years. The news comes weeks after Cato was named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Single-Vendor SASE. “IT security is broken, and enterprises are turning to

Salt Security has released new threat research from Salt-Labs, highlighting critical security flaws within popular web analytics provider Hotjar and a renowned global news outlet – highlighting elevated risk for enterprises. Hotjar is a key solution for product teams who want to go beyond traditional web and product analytics so they can empathise with and understand

ASSA ABLOY has announced the promotion of Jacques Vermeulen to the position of National Accounts Manager for the newly established Locksmiths UKI – Commercial Group.  Vermeulen brings over eight years of experience, having worked with Mul-T-Lock, part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, as a Regional Sales Manager, developing a deep understanding of the locksmith industry, which he can

Genetec has announced that the lawsuit filed by Sensormatic against Genetec has ended definitively in the company’s favour with Genetec exonerated of any patent infringement and with the court awarding Genetec attorney fees. Sensormatic Electronics, LLC (“Sensormatic”), a subsidiary of Tyco International (“Tyco”), which is now merged with Johnson Controls (“JCI”), filed suit against Genetec

IDEMIA Public Security North America has announced the launch of the Iowa mobile ID to Samsung Wallet, in collaboration with Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) and Samsung. Iowa residents can now securely store their mobile ID in their Samsung Wallet and start using it to easily assert their identity from their mobile phone at

KnowBe4 has announced that it has been named as one of UK’s Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place to Work UK, the global authority on workplace culture. Ranking 32nd out of 330 organisations on the 2024 UK’s Best Workplace for Women List in the medium-sized category, KnowBe4 has been recognised as being committed to ensuring a

Eager to solve your security and protection issues, Reconeyez have mapped out six ways they believe they can be of great assistance for you. Reconeyez believes that they are cost-effective for the client, perfect for last-minute installation and don’t make any unnecessary call-outs. They do have some client satisfaction regarding this, as BCM Security stated:

The ASSA ABLOY SMARTair solution can help schools save time and money according to the company, but how, exactly? They explain why here. Pupils and teachers, maintenance teams and cleaning contractors, visitors, parents and many others… All kinds of people move into and around a school, all day, every day. By digitalising access, instead of

Teledyne FLIR has announced the next-generation embedded software for the ITAR-free Boson+ thermal camera module, delivering high performing uncooled thermal imaging technology for defence, firefighting, automotive, security, and surveillance applications. Featuring thermal sensitivity of ≤20 mK, FLIR states that the Boson+ has been upgraded to provide even sharper thermal imagery and improved spatial filtering. “Boson+ shares the industry-leading

KnowBe4 has announced the release of BreachSim, a free tool designed to help organisations identify and address network security vulnerabilities from the lens of a hacker. According to KnowBe4, BreachSim enables IT security professionals and network administrators to uncover weaknesses in their security infrastructure and demonstrate the critical importance of employee training. BreachSim detects how

Amazon Prime Day is keenly anticipated by eager buyers due to its discounts and offers, but as Keeper Security explains, keeping safe is paramount. As Amazon Prime Day approaches on July 16-17, online shoppers are gearing up for a slew of deals and discounts. However, the increased traffic and excitement around this global retail event

Safeture has published a global wildfire report in collaboration with Riskline, adding several valuable travel safety tips along the way. Wildfires pose a significant challenge to travel and can be associated with substantial health risks for travellers. Experts predict that wildfires’ frequency and intensity will increase dramatically in 2024. The free “Wildfire Informer” provides a

HID has announced an extended partnership with Inner Range to offer customers a new range of SIFER credential compatible with wallet-enabled readers, based on HID’s line of access control readers, HID Signo. “The sheer opportunity to further deepen collaboration with our partners excites us,” said says Steve Katanas, Regional Head for HID Physical Access Control Solutions,

In hospital, it’s imperative that you feel cared for and secure and Wavestore believe they have a solution to boost your healthcare security “In today’s demanding healthcare environment, ensuring patient safety, optimising workflows, and maintaining robust security are top priorities. “Wavestore’s advanced Video Management System (VMS) offers a comprehensive solution designed to address these challenges,

Cato Networks has announced that Gartner has recognised the company as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Single-Vendor SASE. “Cato’s true SASE platform is the antidote to IT complexity that persists in the face of ongoing so-called ‘platformisation’ efforts,” said Shlomo Kramer, co-founder and CEO at Cato Networks. “Cato pioneered the SASE

KnowBe4 has announced that they have successfully completion its acquisition of Egress. KnowBe4 plans to integrate the recently acquired Egress products and operations over the coming months and focus on providing a unified customer experience. “Human risk management is an essential component of a comprehensive cybersecurity program,” said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4. “This acquisition reinforces

Datapath and Mindstec Distribution have announced the opening of a new Aetria demo facility in Saudi Arabia. Mindstec, who are one of Datapath’s key distributors throughout the Middle East, opened their new Experience Centre earlier this month, which is fully equipped with the latest Audio Visual technology including Datapath’s Aetria solution for Control Room video

Genetec has announced that Heathrow Airport’s multi-year investment in Genetec solutions is enabling them to continuously innovate and transform operations. The joint effort provides Heathrow with a unified view across large-scale airport operations that is securing people and assets, bringing efficiency, and enhancing the passenger experience while ensuring data privacy and cybersecurity compliance.   London Heathrow

i-PRO has announced its new AI-enabled Corner Camera, which is IK11 compliant and can withstand a 70 Joule (70J) impact. The camera was built in Japan for the rigours of correctional facilities and the new compact and robust stainless steel camera represents the smallest form factor. Its ability to withstand a 70 Joule (70J) impact

The IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) global study, conducted by Dentsu Insights, has uncovered that security remains a concern and consumers look for safe ways to pay. In addition, design, convenience and sustainability are the primary catalysts driving consumer payment trends. As innovations, whether digital or physical, revolutionise every area of our daily lives, the payment

 SQR has won a major contract with the Isle of Man Government, as it has been selected in partnership with PDMS, to provide an independent digital identity verification solution for the Isle of Man’s Central Registry. This will be used to seamlessly verify the identity of company beneficial owners. In line with its commitment to

Respondents to a recent ThinkCyber Security Ltd survey showed that over half of cyber professionals would not feel free from repercussions if they reported a mistake within their organisation. In addition, the survey – which revealed the attitudes towards security awareness training, were asked what security behaviours caused the most concern at their organisation. The top results

Datapath‘s latest addition to their VSN range of video wall controllers, the VSNMini 300, is now available. According to Datapath, the VSNMini 300 provides a modern, compact solution for powering multi-output video walls for meeting rooms, retail environments and small-scale control room installations. With three PCIe slots, the VSNMini 300 can be preconfigured with Datapath

Teledyne FLIR Defense announced at Eurosatory the official launch of its new SUGV 325 portable and modular robot. According to FLIR, the SUGV 325 is a single-person-carry unmanned ground platform offering a versatile solution for dismounted and mobile operations. In its lightest configuration the rugged SUGV 325 weighs only about 20 pounds (9.1 kg), making it easy

KnowBe4 has released its findings on the increased rate of scams targeting people this summer in the UK looking to travel abroad or attend music festivals, The Euros, Wimbledon, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour or the Olympics. It found that one in 10 who have booked or plan to book these events have been targeted by

HID has announced its 2024 State of Physical Access Control Report, identifying five key trends that are shaping the future of access control. Produced by IFSEC Global in partnership with HID, the report surveyed over 1,200 security professionals across the globe to paint a picture of an industry that has been going through considerable transformation. Conducted

IDEMIA Public Security North America, in partnership with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, has launched a mobile ID service across New York. New York residents can now download the free app from either the Apple App Store or Google Play and can use the app immediately to verify their identities directly from

The ASSA ABLOY CUMULUS, has been awarded Security Innovation of the Year at the prestigious Fire & Security Matters Awards 2024. ABLOY CUMULUS, part of the Digital Access Solutions range from ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA, is a new keyless access solution. The ABLOY CUMULUS product range covers keyless and online access solutions, from mobile

Obsidian Security has announced the appointment of Sunil Seshadri to its Board of Directors, as the company seeks to meet ever growing demand. Seshadri joins the board at a time when the Obsidian platform has been seen as an important tool to Incident Response providers around the world as they respond to a 300% rise

Seagate has announced its sustainability collaboration with eBay, which establishes Seagate’s official storefront on eBay as a direct channel for consumers to access factory-recertified hard drives as part of the Seagate Circularity Program. As a founding member of the Circular Drive Initiative—a partnership of global leaders in digital storage, data centres, sustainability, and blockchain collaborating to reduce