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Keeper Security has announced the appointment of James Scobey as the company’s first Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Scobey joins Keeper from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), where he has served as CISO since 2022. Scobey’s experience encompasses almost three decades of cybersecurity, information technology and leadership roles across both the public and […]

Teledyne FLIR has announced the ITAR-free Vue TV128+ camera module, a high-performance, thermal-and-visible camera payload. Purpose-built for the Teledyne FLIR SIRAS professional uncrewed aerial system (UAS), it provides thermal sensitivity for first responder missions and industrial inspections. The Vue TV128+ series pairs a 128x-zoom, 16MP visible camera with a 640×512 resolution FLIR Boson+ thermal camera within a quick-connect gimbal. The Boson+ inside

Advanced Cyber Defence Systems (ACDS) has announced the appointment of Ed Hume as its new Managing Director.  Hume brings extensive experience in the technology and cybersecurity sectors and his leadership is seen as being pivotal in guiding ACDS’s global expansion and innovation. Under his direction, ACDS aims to strengthen its position as a leader in

Eagle Eye Networks has announced that the Eagle Eye Camera Direct won the GIT SECURITY AWARD 2025 in the Video Security and Video Management category.  Eagle Eye Networks insists that their Camera Direct is a simple-to-install direct-to-cloud solution with the benefits of a full-featured video management system, including central management, cloud sync, automatic feature and cybersecurity updates, and reliability.

HID has announced a new integration with Microsoft Entra ID to enable employees to use their existing physical access cards as a multi-factor authentication (MFA) method to access resources such as Entra ID and Microsoft 365.  This enables organisations to take the next step on their journey to passwordless by simplifying MFA deployment and enabling

i-PRO Americas Inc. has announced that it has been awarded a new procurement contract by the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association (VSA). This contract offers government agencies across Virginia and the United States efficient access to i-PRO’s advanced security products and services through a competitively bid, cooperative purchasing program.  The agreement eliminates the need for additional Requests for Proposals

New research from Keeper Security shows that while organisations are implementing AI-related policies, there is still a notable gap in overall preparedness. The rise and continued advancement of AI is transforming cybersecurity, introducing new complexities in threat detection and response and Keeper’s survey highlights that 84% of IT and security leaders find AI-powered tools have made

HID has announced its role as Official Technical Partner of Friends & Partners for the highly anticipated “LIGABUE – La Notte di Certe Notti” event. The event will be held at the RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia, which is Europe’s largest outdoor music venue, on June 21, 2025. This event promises to be one of

The BSIA has appointed Pauline Norstrom and Uzair Osman as new non-executive directors of the Association’s Operating Board.  Norstrom, the CEO of Anekanta AI and Anekanta Consulting and a former Chair of the Association, has driven good practice for security sector technology for over 20 years. She has a background in leadership, innovation and commercialisation and in her current role at

Immix has recently announced a partnership and integration with LVT (LiveView Technologies, Inc.) More than 94% of Fortune 100 retailers use LVT’s advanced mobile surveillance units and security solutions, while other companies use LVT on roads and highways, railway yards, construction sites, airports, hospitals, public and private housing, and other environments. Immix insists that they offer

 Morse Watchmans recently showcased its premier key control management solutions for casino applications at booth 1337 at G2E 2024 at The Venetian Expo Las Vegas. The Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher Touch and its suite of solutions deliver secure, efficient, and regulation-compliant key management, providing a seamless experience tailored to the demands of gaming environments. “Morse Watchmans

Teledyne FLIR’s 2024 Drone Survey discovered that data security, data privacy and country of origin for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) remain important issues for public safety and industrial-focused professionals based in the United States. 629 drone professionals were surveyed and of these, worries about data security and privacy remain heightened. The survey found that 85%

IDEMIA Public Security North America has been selected by NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) to take part in its Mobile Driver’s License (mDL) Project. IDEMIA is one of 15 technology providers and industry experts selected by the NCCoE to work on the first use case of the Mobile Driver’s License (mDL) project, which has a

New reports of election worker intimidation are raising concerns about election interference, according to a new survey commissioned by Eagle Eye Networks. A majority of Americans (71%) are worried about voter intimidation or safety at the polls and 75% want security cameras at their voting place, according to a new national survey. Voters on both

Check Point Software has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Cyberint Technologies Ltd. “At Check Point, we are dedicated to staying ahead of the ever-growing threat landscape,” said Sharon Schusheim, Chief Services Officer at Check Point Software Technologies. “By bringing Cyberint’s real-time exposure analysis to our Infinity Platform, we are providing our customers

i-PRO Americas Inc. has announced that it has been awarded the NPPGov contract RFP#2350 for Facility Security Systems by the League of Oregon Cities. This contract provides public sector customers across the U.S. with simplified access to i-PRO’s advanced security products and services. This competitively bid contract allows government entities, educational institutions, law enforcement agencies,

Eagle Eye Networks has announced Eagle Eye 911 Camera Sharing won the Security Today 2024 New Product of the Year Award in the Emergency Communications Systems category.   Eagle Eye 911 Camera Sharing is a new technology solution that gives Emergency Communications Center telecommunicators (911 professionals) instant access to security cameras during an emergency, empowering them to deliver critical incident

Paxton has officially launched its video door entry mobile app, Paxton Entry, which is available on the market effective immediately. Using the Paxton Entry app, users can answer video calls from their smartphone or tablet. With a simple screen tap, users can see and speak to visitors, and grant or deny access from anywhere in

CyberSmart has launched its partnership with e92plus, an independent cybersecurity Value Added Distributor (VAD) from the UK. e92plus has long been dedicated to protecting its partners and helping them accelerate business growth through its suite of channel-first security and cloud solutions, helping over 1,200 VARs, MSPs, SIs, CSPs and consultancies across the UK and Ireland.

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month gets underway, Keeper Security is calling for more than just awareness. Instead, Keeper believes that it’s time to move from knowing the risks to taking decisive action that can prevent cyber attacks as while awareness is crucial, it’s not enough to protect sensitive information from evolving cyber threats. As such, Keeper has announced

Bill Brennan, President of i-PRO Americas Inc., has been honoured with the prestigious Patriot Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). The award was presented during the FY2023 Awards Ceremony in April 2024, recognizing Bill’s exceptional support for employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve. The nomination for the Patriot

Teledyne FLIR Defense has announced it has received two five-year requirements contracts worth up to $47m to provide and support nearly its entire range of ground robots to the United States government. The contracts were awarded by the U.S. Army Contracting Command in Detroit and will be administered by the Robot Logistics Support Center. The

IDEMIA Public Security has announced the launch of its new features on its next-generation Mobile ID app and partnered with Applause for it. The app provides equal access and usability in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). IDEMIA aims to transcend accessibility standards through inclusive design to provide not only functional, but exceptional

Honeywell has announced that it is working to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled Multi-Modal Intelligent Agent for Honeywell mobile devices powered by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. The agent will allow workers and customers in the distribution centre and retail industries to interact naturally with their handheld devices through voice, pictures, and barcodes. This AI-powered solution is built

During the recent Leeds Digital Festival, KnowBe4 and aql hosted the inaugural CyberSecure Leeds: Human Risk & Connectivity Summit. The event, which took place at aql’s Salem Chapel HQ in Leeds, was tailored for business professionals and government officials to learn and develop resilient defence strategies when it comes to phishing, social engineering, ransomware and AI-powered

Morse Watchmans highlighted its Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit and other innovative key control solutions for educational security at GSX 2024. Morse Watchmans claims that the EKG Kit is designed to enhance emergency response and lockdown procedures in educational institutions, corporate campuses and more. It was featured at booth #1287 alongside a comprehensive range of

Eagle Eye Networks has announced the opening of a new data centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  Eagle Eye’s facility is purpose-built to support video surveillance, cybersecurity, and AI. Designed to meet all local cybersecurity and data privacy requirements, the data centre will provide businesses across Saudi Arabia with secure and scalable cloud video surveillance solutions.

Check Point Software has issued a stark warning: as cloud environments grow in use, organisations are struggling to protect them due to a lack of cyber security expertise. The “2024 Cloud Security Report” indicates a significant skill gap, with more than half of surveyed security professionals rating their team’s capabilities as average or below. “Organisations

IN Groupe and IDEMIA Group have entered into exclusive negotiations regarding the acquisition of IDEMIA Smart Identity, one of the three divisions of IDEMIA Group. With this projected acquisition, IN Groupe will further enhance its size, geographic reach, cutting-edge technologies and differentiated know-how to reinforce its position in the physical and digital identity markets globally.

HID has announced the launch of the next-generation FARGO HDP5000e, designed to deliver vibrant, high definition cards and IDs. “The HDP5000e is where unparalleled reliability meets exceptional usability and performance — setting a new standard for the everyday retransfer card printing experience,” HID’s Isaac Young, VP & Head of FARGO, stated. “The HID FARGO HDP5000e card

Thoughtworks has started a strategic partnership with UK-based cybersecurity startup Advanced Cyber Defence Systems (ACDS) by providing Thoughtworks DAMO AI-powered application managed services. Thoughtworks has been engaged to assess and advise on how to best advance the digital capabilities of ACDS’ product offerings, particularly in the Continuous Threat & Exposure Management (CTEM) and Attack Surface Management (ASM)

Genetec has announced the launch of Genetec Cloudlink 110, the latest addition to its line of cloud-managed security appliances. This compact device is specifically designed to simplify video management in low-density deployments, providing a versatile solution that enables customers to transition to cloud or hybrid environments at their own pace. With a micro form factor, support for

OPTEX has released a new digital technology that they claim helps organisations to monitor and manage a broad spectrum of new and existing security systems and peripherals from a smartphone though a complementary user-friendly app. OPTEX states that Olarm MAX is a discrete, Graded Dual-Path (DP) digital communicator that can be quickly and easily installed

Datapath powered SENTRY Video Walls were selected for use in the operations headquarters for surveillance and monitoring of the 2024 Olympic Games. The Games were held from 26 July to 11 August, and the Paralympic Games from 28 August to 8 September. The Paris Olympic Games were “a success in terms of security and organisation, a sporting success and a popular success”, said President Emmanuel Macron at the end of the Games, addressing a gathering

HID has partnered with FMC RESEARCH SOLUTIONS to integrate their goID Software Development Kit (SDK) into the existing eGovPH App to deliver an ISO-compliant mobile national identity for the Philippines. The Super App is set to become the first ISO-compliant digital government platform in Asia and one of the pioneering initiatives globally to seamlessly manage and enhance

Check Point has published its Global Threat Index for August 2024, which revealed that ransomware remains a dominant force, with RansomHub sustaining its position as the top ransomware group. This Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation has rapidly expanded since its rebranding from Knight ransomware, breaching over 210 victims worldwide. Meanwhile, Meow ransomware has emerged, shifting from encryption to selling

TDSi have taken a look at some of the emerging trends in the world of Access Control and offer an insight as to what else may come in 2024 “It’s fair to say that 2024 has continued the 2020s trend of global instability and uncertainty. Ironically though, the Integrated Access Control and Security sector has

Keeper Security has announced the addition of a passphrase generator to the Keeper platform for mobile. This new feature, now available on Android devices, is designed to help users create strong and unique credentials for their accounts, addressing the growing risks posed by sophisticated cyber threats. Passphrases on iOS will be available in the coming

HID has announced the expansion of its signature line of Signo Readers to include models that meet varying customer needs. The latest Signo models include: “Signo Readers are designed with versatility in mind to satisfy the increasing demand for customisation,” says Cristian Cotiga, VP of Product Management for Physical Access Control Systems at HID. “These

SQR has been acquired by SQRx Ltd., which will fuel SQR’s growth strategy as it tries to make the world a safer place through trusted technology. SQRx believes that this strategic move is set to accelerate SQR’s growth, open new avenues for innovation and position the company at the forefront of emerging opportunities in the

Teledyne FLIR Defense has announced that it is delivering its Star SAFIRE 380-HLD multi-spectral imaging systems to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) as part of an agreement worth up to $20.8 million. JMSDF will integrate the imaging systems into the SH-60L helicopter, a licensed Japan-based production version of the Sikorsky SH-60 aircraft. The SH-60L

Cato Networks has announced Eyal Waldman and Gili Iohan will be appointed to the company’s Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2024. “We welcome Eyal and Gili as new independent directors to the Cato Board. They both have a proven track record in steering high-growth technology companies through the many stages of business growth,” said

i-PRO has announced the establishment of a comprehensive AI governance framework, which aims to ensure the responsible research, development and utilisation of AI technologies. Building on the Ethical Principles for AI published by i-PRO in December 2023, the company has taken further steps by launching the i-PRO AI Ethics Committee in June 2024. The committee

The GRC Group has acquired Pentest People, where it will join Bulletproof (UK) and Target Defense (USA) as part of a newly formed cyber division. Pentest People is a disruptive cyber-security business focused on bringing the benefits of penetration-testing-as-a-service (PTaaS) to UK clients. Combining the benefits of consultant-led penetration testing and continuous vulnerability scanning through its in-house

Keeper Security has earned the distinction of Value Leader in the latest Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) 2024 Privileged Access Management (PAM) Radar Report. This marks the second consecutive year of this prestigious recognition. The report highlights KeeperPAM for its exceptional performance in managing and securing privileged access. The 2024 PAM Radar Report underscores KeeperPAM’s strengths in several

ASSA ABLOY has unveiled its newest product in the Aperio P100 Wireless Padlock, which they claim provides convenient, connected digital protection. Fences, gates, storage cages, racks, containers, tool cabinets and other non-standard openings often require restricted access and greater control. In many cases, they are secured with mechanical locking, rather than connected to an access

KnowBe4 has announced its latest release of the KnowBe4 Children’s Interactive Cybersecurity Activity Kit. In an increasingly digital world, cybersecurity education for children is more crucial than ever. This kit, aimed at students under the age of 16, provides essential tools and resources to help keep children safe online and is available at no-charge. The

IDEMIA Public Security North America is partnering with My Family ID to bring families an easy way to capture important identification information for their children, including a photo and fingerprints, through the My Family ID app. As the first-ever digital fingerprint scanner and child safety profile for smartphones, the My Family ID app serves as

Check Point Software has unveiled its innovative Portal designed for both managed security service providers (MSSPs) and distributors. According to Canalys, the global MSSP market is projected to grow by 14.2% annually, driven by increasing cyber threats and the need for specialised security services. However, MSSPs and channel partners today face a range of challenges—from

Teledyne FLIR IIS has officially introduced the Forge 1GigE SWIR (Short Wave Infrared) 1.3 MP camera. The first camera in the Forge 1GigE SWIR series is equipped with a wide-band and high-sensitivity Sony SenSWIR 1.3 MP IMX990 InGaAs sensor. The advanced sensor captures images across both visible light and SWIR light spectrums (VisSWIR) with 5μm

Cato Networks has announced that Element Solutions Inc (ESI) has adopted the Cato SASE Cloud Platform for its global network. With Cato, ESI onboards newly acquired companies in mere weeks not months. Overall, ESI indicated that the time to complete the integration work in a corporate acquisition has decreased by 80% since adopting the Cato