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Keeper Security has announced the appointment of Takanori Nishiyama as Senior Vice President of Asia-Pacific (APAC) Sales and Country Manager for Japan. Nishiyama brings over a decade of leadership experience from VMware, where he successfully led the End User Computing (EUC) business across APAC and Japan. In his previous role as Senior Director at VMware, […]

Honeywell and Google Cloud have announced a unique collaboration connecting artificial intelligence (AI) agents with assets, people and processes to accelerate safer, autonomous operations for the industrial sector. This partnership will bring together the multimodality and natural language capabilities of Gemini on Vertex AI – Google Cloud’s AI platform – and the massive data set on Honeywell Forge, a leading Internet of Things

Cato Networks has announced it has joined the AI Incident Sharing Initiative launched by the MITRE Engenuity Center for Threat-Informed Defense and MITRE ATLAS. Cato is collaborating with MITRE and 15 other companies—including CrowdStrike and Microsoft—to increase community knowledge of threats and defences for AI-enabled systems.   “At Cato Networks, we believe AI is one of the most vulnerable threat vectors and requires public-private partnerships to ensure that we’re protecting this technology from

Xtract One has announced their newly-debuted Xtract One Gateway has been selected by Tift County Schools in Tifton, Georgia, to protect school entrances. Tift County Schools is set to deploy Xtract One Gateway at the entrances of their high school and middle schools, with plans to deploy the system across all K-12 schools in the future. This installation

Dubai Police has announced the establishment of the ‘Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence Council’, which aims to accelerate digital transformation within the force by enhancing digital capabilities and boosting global competitiveness. The council will be overseen by His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, and chaired by His Excellency Major

Check Point Software has announced the winners of its Ireland Partner Awards, which took place at The Westbury Hotel, Dublin, on the 17th of October 2024. The awards celebrated the input of Check Point’s affiliate companies and the growing partner community in Ireland. The Check Point Ireland Partner Awards took place on the evening of

Businesses and other organisations have been urged to boost their defences as The National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) Cyber Essentials programme celebrates its tenth year. The NCSC’s Cyber Essentials scheme protects against the most common cyber attacks and appetite for certification continues to grow, with over 40,000 certifications issued in the past 12 months. Marking

Teledyne FLIR has announced that, for the first time, the Teledyne FLIR SIRAS professional uncrewed aerial system (UAS) will be available across Canada.  This is being made possible through Rocky Mountain Unmanned Systems (RMUS). The SIRAS professional drone is designed for professional missions, including industrial and utilities inspection, firefighting, law enforcement, and search and rescue. Canadian drone professionals can now

POPP3R Cybersecurity has announced that it has entered a new partnership with The Zensory. This partnership aims to educate corporate and enterprise clients across North America on the importance of cybersecurity best practices through a comprehensive solution that prioritises mindfulness and wellbeing. “By fostering a mindful approach to online interactions, we can help our clients’ employees

HID has released its State of Healthcare Security Report based on input from more than 200 security and IT professionals working in a broad range of healthcare facilities. The State of Healthcare Security Report delves into the core concerns for the healthcare industry and upcoming innovations and technologies that address them. The survey uncovers seven

INTERPOL, in collaboration with the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA), convened the first-ever Future of Policing Congress to address emerging challenges facing law enforcement.  The two-day event between October 23-24 took place alongside the Korea Police World Expo (KPEX) in Incheon, aiming to address the rapidly changing global security landscape and help prepare law enforcement agencies worldwide for the

Physical security is hugely important to any business and as such, Inner Range have identified three ways to get the very most out of your security system “Physical security remains one of the most important areas for any business – just consider that the global security market was sized at approximately $117.7 billion last year and is

Members of the Five Eyes intelligence partnership have launched shared security guidance Secure Innovation to help protect emerging technology companies from a range of threats, particularly those from nation-state actors.  The launch of this joint protective security guidance aimed at protecting the tech sector from national security threats follows last October’s unprecedented summit which brought together the

Morse Watchmans has demonstrated its innovative KeyWatcher solutions at The Hospitality Show, which took place at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio. Attendees could visit Booth 735 to explore how KeyWatcher Touch systems can help hospitality owners and operators streamline key control, improve security, and enhance operational efficiency. “Our KeyWatcher system has proven to be

Pentest People has achieved the highly esteemed CREST Cyber Security Incident Response (CSIR) accreditation. This accreditation further positions Pentest People as a trusted partner in delivering cyber security solutions, particularly in helping clients mitigate, respond to, and recover from cyber security incidents. The CREST CSIR accreditation is a globally recognised certification, awarded to organisations that

IDEMIA Public Security is working with the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) to support its first launch of IDs in Apple Wallet. This will enable Iowans to conveniently and securely add and present their IDs in Apple Wallet in person at select TSA checkpoints — including the Des Moines and Eastern Iowa Airports — as

Ajax Systems has won in the Security Equipment Manufacturer/Distributor category at the 2024 Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence.  The annual Australian Security Industry Awards, organised by ASIAL (Australian Security Industry Association Limited), recognise the companies and products that make exceptional contributions to safety and security in Australia. ASIAL plays a key role in driving

DigiCert has announced the appointment of Lakshmi Hanspal as Chief Trust Officer, who will play a pivotal role in advancing DigiCert’s commitment to providing digital trust solutions.  Hanspal will be based in the company’s Sunnyvale office and report directly to DigiCert Chief Executive Officer Amit Sinha. She most recently served as Global Chief Information Security

Home to over 300 companies, Amsterdam’s World Trade Center is now safer than ever, thanks to ASSA ABLOY‘s eCLIQ solution. World Trade Center (WTC) Amsterdam is home to more than 300 companies. The commitment of its security team to providing a safe working environment in WTC’s fixed and flexible offices goes without saying. However, building

barox Kommunikation has appointed Jeneeben Jesujeevagan as their new Head of Engineering, advancing their technical development in the process. Based from the company’s headquarters in Switzerland, Jeneeben will head the technical development of the barox range and champion the company’s technology partner integrations, harnessing barox’s capabilities to deliver ‘Switches made for video’ and specifically, advanced

Teledyne FLIR Defense has won a five-year contract worth up to $91m to provide its Black Hornet® 4 Personal Reconnaissance Systems to the United States Army. The advanced nano-unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are being acquired under the Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) program, Phase II. Teledyne FLIR has received $25m in initial orders that will cover

Nicolás Chiaraviglio, Chief Scientist, Zimperium, explains how the company recently offered Water Makara Zero-Day protection against a spear-phishing campaign. “The Water Makara spear-phishing campaign, recently reported by Trend Micro, leverages social engineering tactics and obfuscated JavaScript files to target victims. “The attack entices victims into clicking malicious links or downloading harmful attachments, ultimately leading to credential

Axis Communications has launched two new developments within the AXIS Camera Station (ACS) ecosystem: AXIS Camera Station Edge (ACS Edge) and AXIS Camera Station Cloud Storage. Both are designed to transform network video management through cutting-edge cloud capabilities. Effective immediately, these new solutions will join the AXIS Camera Station suite of products. A seamless cam-to-cloud

KnowBe4 has announced the release of a complimentary cybersecurity module aimed at enhancing organisational safety during the hiring and onboarding process. This initiative comes on the heels of KnowBe4’s recent experience in preventing a sophisticated infiltration attempt by a North Korean hacker during the hiring process. Unlike many organisations that have unknowingly hired nation-state IT

barox has won the Network and Connectivity Innovation Award in the Benchmark Innovation Awards 2024. The Benchmark Innovation Awards reward organisations that are leading the way in the security sector by addressing specific challenges in a dynamic and evolving landscape. They represent the best technology in the security industry and recognise the pioneering products and

Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division announced the award of two patents by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for technologies designed to improve incident management and emergency response. The newly patented solutions extend access to security video footage and enable secure data sharing across organisations, which Hexagon believes can empower public safety agencies,

Genetec has announced a new feature that enables law enforcement professionals to easily collect, manage and share vehicle-based evidence captured by AutoVu Cloudrunner through the Genetec Clearance digital evidence management system (DEMS). Investigators typically rely on various types of data when building a case, such as license plate reads, video footage, and other forensic evidence. In the past, sharing

An INTERPOL involved international operation targeting illegal football gambling and its associated criminal activity saw authorities make over 5,100 arrests and recover more than $59m in illicit proceeds. The operation, code-named SOGA X and conducted between June and July 2024, was a collaborative effort involving INTERPOL and 28 countries and territories. It was designed to

Honeywell has been awarded a $103 million contract by the U.S. Army, through the Defense Logistics Agency, to provide its Next-Generation APN-209 Radar Altimeter (Next Gen APN-209) system on a wide variety of Army aircraft. Honeywell believes that this contract underscores their ongoing commitment to delivering advanced, reliable technology to support U.S. Army missions, in addition to

Vemotion has designed the latest version of its Polecam camera in an attempt to provide fast, ultra-reliable rapid deployment surveillance. With its ‘plug and play’ set-up, Vemotion believes that the new Polecam provides installers with the ultimate ‘ready-to-go’ deployable camera solution that easily integrates into existing CCTV systems via a choice of built-in 4G or

Datapath recently showcased their latest Control Room video management hardware and software solutions at the Global Security Exchange event.  Global Security Exchange (GSX) brings together systems integrators, manufacturers, experts, service providers and security professionals interested or involved in security products and services.  For Datapath, it gave the company the opportunity to engage with stakeholders from

Speaking at Singapore International Cyber Week, Dr Richard Horne, the newly appointed head of GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), called for greater global resilience in the face of increasingly complex and aggressive online security threats. The UK’s cyber security chief is urging allies and partners to join forces and close the widening gap between

Eskenzi PR has announced the winners of the ninth annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards. The event took place at Balfour St Barts in London and celebrated the UK cybersecurity industry’s exceptional professionals, teachers, leaders, educators, and those working to create a healthier and more diverse industry. Key sponsors included KnowBe4, Check Point Software, ThinkCyber, The Zensory,

Sebastian Marghella, Wavestore, believes one way to optimise your business and ensure its efficiency and security is through the use of Video Management Systems (VMS), as he explains here. “Before diving into the benefits of VMS, it’s important to understand what they are. A Video Management System is a software platform that allows businesses to

Andrea Monteleone, Axis Communications, warns that businesses ignore the EU’s Critical Entities Resilience Directive at their peril – although the solution may already be on site. “While NIS2 has dominated headlines in recent times, the Critical Entities Resilience Directive (CER) appears to have slipped under the radar despite, arguably, commanding a much larger response. “The

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

An INTERPOL counter-terrorism operation to strengthen border security has enabled millions of crosschecks against international databases, resulting in 66 arrests, significant seizures and the identification of 81 individuals subject to INTERPOL notices and diffusions. Operation Neptune VI brought together law enforcement agencies from 14 countries with the goal of bolstering security measures and responses around

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

In a new advisory, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – part of GCHQ – and agencies in the United States have shared the latest tactics being used by Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR). The NCSC is seeking to help organisations protect themselves from SVR actors seeking to collect foreign intelligence for future cyber operations,

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

Cloudera will showcase its latest advancements at GITEX Global Dubai 2024, the Middle East’s premier technology event. With enterprises in the region rapidly embracing cloud and AI technologies, Cloudera is set to spotlight innovations designed to meet the unique demands of Middle Eastern businesses seeking scalable, secure and efficient solutions for data management and AI-driven

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

One of Ireland’s most wanted fugitives, Sean McGovern, has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates following cooperation via INTERPOL. The 38-year-old, an alleged high-ranking member of the Kinahan Organised Crime Group, was taken into custody by Dubai Police on Thursday 10 October. The arrest follows the publication of an INTERPOL Red Notice, or international

Dubai Police airport security officials and strategic partners have recently met to discuss the future of civil aviation security at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). The airport is set to become the world’s largest with a projected capacity of 260 million passengers and the panel discussion was held by the General Department of Airport Security,

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

With over 7,500 visitors from 90 countries, Nineteen Groups’ International Cyber Expo at Olympia London gained a 16% growth in visitors in its third edition. 137 exhibitors showcasing pioneering solutions and over 120 talks, demos, presentations, and CISO roundtable discussions once again delivered an unparalleled forum for industry leaders and experts. Central to this year’s discussions

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

A team of National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) CyberFirst Bursary alumni will be representing the UK at the inaugural Kunoichi Cyber Games taking place at the Code Blue cyber security conference in Tokyo. The team is made up of young women who have all been a part of the NCSC’s CyberFirst Bursary scheme and have

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

RegulatingAI recently participated in key panel discussions at the AI & Big Data Expo 2024, held at the RAI Convention Centre in Amsterdam on October 1-2. This two-day event attracted thousands of attendees from around the world, featuring expert speakers and AI exhibits that highlighted the latest advancements in artificial intelligence and data technologies. As

Trade Show Executive (TSE) has named ISC West as The Greatest Trade Show of 2023 at the 2024 TSE Gold 100 Awards & Summit. This awards program recognises trade shows across various industries that were the largest and most ahead of the curve in innovative approaches in 2023. The event celebrated not only the winners but also the

The Zensory has announced a strategic partnership with Brigantia to bring Cyber Mindfulness to partners and their customers across the channel. The Zensory will be available as a module alongside all KnowBe4 packages, as well as a stand-alone product. The partnership aims to address growing concerns around staff wellbeing, as well as provide new and existing

DigiCert has announced the availability of its Common Mark Certificate, a new type of certificate designed to help organisations enhance the security and value of their email communications. For organisations with logos protected under prior use – rather than registered trademarks — Common Mark Certificates enable the enhanced brand recognition and email deliverability benefits that come

Eight individuals have been arrested as part of an ongoing INTERPOL international crackdown on cybercrime, dealing a major blow to criminal operations in Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria. The arrests were made as part of INTERPOL’s Operation Contender 2.0, an initiative aimed at combating cyber-enabled crimes, primarily in West Africa, through enhanced international intelligence sharing. Phishing

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,

Axis Communications has announced it has achieved SOC 2 (System and Organisation Controls) Type 1 attestation for the cloud-based solutions Axis Cloud Connect platform and AXIS Device Manager Extend.  The SOC 2 audit, performed by an independent third-party auditor, verifies that Axis has implemented robust security controls and practices that meet the stringent criteria set

Zimperium has announced the availability of its mobile security portfolio in AWS Marketplace and deploy software that runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Zimperium’s new AWS Marketplace listings includes its Mobile Threat Defense (MTD) solutions  and its Mobile Application Protection Suite (MAPS). By offering these solutions in AWS Marketplace, Zimperium continues to strengthen its mission of

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

Dubai Police recently announced all security preparations ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 (WTC20WC) have been completed. His Excellency Major General Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi, Assistant Commandant for Operations Affairs and Head of the Event Security Committee, made the declaration ahead of the event. The tournament will kick off in the UAE and

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.

INTERPOL recently kicked off its first-ever Partners Conference, Investing in a Safer World, which brought together representatives from ministries of interior and foreign affairs, justice authorities and international development and cooperation agencies aiming to address rising security challenges. The conference also showcased INTERPOL’s role in supporting its 196 member countries through targeted programmes designed to counter

DigiCert has announced the results of the inaugural DigiCert Quantum Readiness Awards, with Cloudflare winning the top prize. Migros were selected as finalists by the judges and the awards ceremony took place during DigiCert’s World Quantum Readiness Day, a virtual event dedicated to raising awareness about the threats quantum computing poses and steps companies should take now to

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

Zimperium has announced the release of its 2024 Global Mobile Threat Report, which highlights critical mobile threat trends from the past year. The zLabs researchers uncovered a significant rise in “mishing” – also known as mobile targeted phishing – a technique that employs various tactics specifically designed to exploit vulnerabilities in mobile devices and users. Notably,

The UK, via the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued a new warning about the ongoing threat from spear-phishing attacks carried out by cyber actors working on behalf of the Iranian government. In an advisory published with US partners, the NCSC – a part of GCHQ – has shared technical details about how cyber

As the world progresses and changes, TDSi have taken a detailed look into how the role of the security installer has changed over time. “When most think of a security installer, they probably envisage an engineer in their van, carrying lots of tools to fit locking systems, cameras, fencing, alarms and sensors around a building

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

An international operation supported by INTERPOL targeting child sex offenders has led to 144 arrests and enabled the safeguarding of 20 victims across South America. During Operation Orion International, 12 South American countries joined forces to combat the production, distribution and possession of online child sexual abuse and exploitation material, focusing particularly on victim identification

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

Verkada has unveiled a range of product enhancements during its second annual customer conference, VerkadaOne. More than 1,600 IT and physical security leaders gathered in Denver over three days to connect and learn about new solutions from Verkada that are empowering physical security leaders to be more proactive and efficient than ever. “The power of Verkada’s platform and

Ajax Systems has released the Curtain Outdoor Jeweller, which is a wireless curtain-type motion detector. Ajax Systems states that the product delivers reliable perimeter protection with exceptional accuracy and a near-zero chance of false alarms.  Curtain Outdoor Jeweller is a motion detector that protects the outer perimeter yet allows people to move freely within the protected

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

DigiCert, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P., Crosspoint Capital Partners L.P. and TA Associates Management L.P., has announced it has completed its acquisition of Vercara. The acquisition expands DigiCert’s capabilities and also complements DigiCert’s core PKI and certificate management infrastructure thanks to Vercara’s UltraDNS product. In addition, Vercara’s UltraDDoS Protect, UltraWAF, UltraAPI and UltraEdge solutions provide layers

At the recent Milestone XPerience Days event, the likes of 6G and surveillance systems with autonomous operation and decision-making were tipped to shape the Video Technology sector in the next decade. In addition, AI-driven ethics and privacy guardians, next-level cybersecurity and responsible technology made up the five trends poised to make a huge impact. The

Cyber security leaders from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, including the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), have made a rare joint appearance in public to provide a briefing on the evolving cyber threat landscape. Felicity Oswald, CEO of the NCSC – a part of GCHQ – was joined by counterparts from Australia, Canada, New Zealand

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)

An international operation coordinated by INTERPOL against drug trafficking in Southeast Asia led to record seizures of synthetic drugs valued at some $1.05 billion. With the value of drugs seized stemming from just 58 seizures, the operation highlighted the considerable profits crime networks make from the synthetic drug market and the threat posed to all

RegulatingAI is participating in a series of prestigious global events during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) week. As a strategic partner of Club de Madrid, RegulatingAI is set to play a significant role in discussions on the future of artificial intelligence, advancing global transformation. Sanjay Puri, Founder & President, RegulatingAI, will represent the

KnowBe4 has announced it has issued a warning regarding a North Korean fake employee hiring scam, which the organisation recently experienced and successfully mitigated. KnowBe4 recently released publicly information about how a North Korean “fake employee” was accidentally hired and detected. The fake employee was detected very quickly after they started to access the laptop that was

Certes has released a white paper that is dedicated to helping people protect themselves against zero-day threats. As zero-day vulnerabilities escalate, with 97 incidents recorded in 2023—a staggering 56% increase from the previous year—organisations worldwide are realising that traditional perimeter defences are no longer adequate.  In February of this year, a critical disclosure of zero-day

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

i-PRO has announced that security industry veteran James Rothstein has been appointed as the company’s new Global Executive Advisor. In his new role, Rothstein will work closely with i-PRO’s Leadership Team to develop go-to-market strategies aimed at expanding the company’s global footprint and driving strategic growth.  Rothstein brings over 30 years of executive experience in