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As the sun starts to arrive, Swepo Group have shared some key information to help keep you safe from fraudsters this summer. Summer is usually a long-awaited time of the year. We are looking forward to sun and warmth, free days in the sun lounger and being able to relax from letting our thoughts revolve […]

KnowBe4 has announced the launch of PhishER Plus Threat Intel, a new feature that integrates website reputation data from Webroot directly into the PhishER Plus console. This integration enables faster, automated detection and response to web-based threats. Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their methods to bypass traditional security defences through techniques like drive-by downloads and web-based malware

During the recent Identity Week conference in Amsterdam, the Dutch National Office for Identity Data (RvIG) presented the next generation of passports and national ID cards, which are secured by IDEMIA. The new passports and national ID cards include a new security feature, unique on the market: LASINK Helios by IDEMIA Smart Identity (ISI). It

Keeper Security has identifed five of the top cyber threats people need to watch out for during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, which starts this summer. The 2024 Summer Olympic games are nearly upon us, and as millions of fans around the globe plan to watch or attend the international sporting event, organisers are preparing

The winners of the European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards were announced at a ceremony held at Tapa Tapa, London, on the 5th June 2024. The awards celebrated the industry’s best blogs, podcasts, and vlogs, as well as the exceptional talent who contribute to these forums. The award ceremony was organised by Eskenzi PR, sponsored by Keeper Security, KnowBe4 and Coro, in partnership

ASSA ABLOY has released a new upgrade for its CLIQ system, which will make things even more secure for those who utilise it. Organisations equipped with CLIQ intelligent key-based access management have confidence that their premises and employees are safe and secure. With CLIQ you can flexibly manage access, to secure almost any opening with

KnowBe4 has announced that it has officially been named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development 2024 by Great Place To Work. Ranking 12th on the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development List for medium-sized organisations, KnowBe4 has been recognised for making employee development a key part of organisational culture. The listed workplaces offer employees the

IDEMIA Secure Transaction has announced the launch of GREENPAY Wallet, the latest addition to its portfolio of sustainability services for the payment industry IDEMIA believes that this new digital solution will bring regenerative sustainability to banks as through this new offer, IDEMIA Secure Transactions enables banks to empower their customers in fostering a greener future,

Eagle Eye Networks has announced that Eagle Eye 911 Camera Sharing won the ESX Innovation Award in the Video Management System category.  Eagle Eye describe their 911 Camera Sharing as a first-of-its-kind technology that gives Emergency Communication Centre telecommunicators (911 professionals) instant access to security cameras during an emergency, empowering them to deliver critical incident information to first responders.

barox have announced that their Geutebrück integration solution has been listed as a finalist for the 2024 PSI Magazine awards. barox feel that their capability to integrate their advanced DMS network monitoring tool is unique in the CCTV market and greatly extends Geutebrück’s Video Security Solution control functionality. By enabling easy integration to the barox

Datapath has announced that they have released the latest addition to their Aetria solution, the Aetria touch, which is now readily available.  Designed to provide quick and easy management of content displayed on any video wall within the Aetria environment, the new Datapath addition is a sleek 10.1” touch panel designed to sit on an operator’s

KnowBe4 has released its new 2024 Phishing by Industry Benchmarking Report to measure an organisation’s Phish-prone Percentage (PPP). The PPP indicates how many of a company’s employees are likely to fall for phishing or social engineering scams and this year’s report shows that according to baseline testing done and conducted across industries, in general, British and Irish

HID has announced that its advanced imaging technology and U.ARE.U™ Camera Identification System now works with Amazon Rekognition. HID believes that the combination of HID’s U.ARE.U camera with Amazon Rekognition will enable customers to achieve superior results. This is because HID states that their technology for capturing faces across widely changing light conditions, backgrounds, expressions, and demographics, allows for maximum flexibility in deployment.

Keeper Security is set to showcase its innovative solutions at Infosecurity Europe 2024, which takes place from the 4th to the 6th of June at Excel London. Keeper will be on stand F39 at the event and the company will be giving demonstrations each day on the showfloor. Keeper Security will demonstrate its comprehensive suite

Network Optix (Nx) had a very successful Embedded Vision Summit, which is a gathering highlighting the latest advancements in the realm of (edge) vision and AI applications. Nx had discussions with software engineers building new edge AI and vision applications, looking to scale them to a global level – which is exactly where they feel

Abloy UK has supplied Bonk & Co with a CLIQ Local Manager access control solution to secure its custom-built showroom in Inverness. The system specified and installed by MacGregor Industrial Supplies. Bonk & Co supply and fit wood burning stoves, multi fuel stoves and range cookers across the Scottish Highlands. The Bonk & Co showroom

Salt Security has announced that Solaris SE has deployed Salt Security’s API Security Platform to secure the company’s expanding API ecosystem. Solaris’ technology enables businesses to seamlessly provide exceptional financial experiences to their customers through their smart APIs. Salt’s AI-infused platform provides Solaris with an API security solution that bolsters the company’s API discovery capabilities, while also strengthening

Integrating IT and security teams can be a huge benefit, as Maxxess Systems explain here, with their three top tips. The need for collaboration Physical security and IT convergence has been happening for years. It started when physical security systems shifted from analog to IP. More recently, they’ve moved into the cloud. This evolution has

Keeper Security has announced the rollout of an upgraded User Interface (UI) for its browser extension – now available across all supported browsers. With a modernised design and simplified process of finding and creating records for users, the refreshed UI is a continuation of Keeper’s ongoing UI enhancements throughout its entire line of solutions. The

Genetec has announced the opening of several new R&D hubs, Experience Centres and the expansion of several offices around the world. New R&D hubs Underscoring its commitment to innovation, Genetec is expanding its global footprint with the establishment and expansion of new research and development hubs in strategic locations worldwide. Located in Vienna (Austria), Krakow

IDEMIA Secure Transactions has announced that it has recruited seven French cybersecurity leaders to work on developing large-scale quantum security solutions. The Hyperform consortium, funded by France 2030 and the European Union, is dedicated to developing quantum-safe solutions capable of protecting sensitive data from potential attacks from quantum computers and unites several leading players in

In a constantly advancing world, David Moser, SVP and Head of Digital Access Solutions at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA, explains how ASSA ABLOY help with digitalisation. Digitalisation is reshaping the way we live and work. Buildings should be at the centre of this change, streamlining daily interactions with homes, offices and other workplaces, making

Seagate has recently issued its annual environment, social and governance (ESG) report — “Sustainable Datasphere: FY2023 ESG Performance Report.”  The 18th annual edition highlighted the company’s continued progress over the past fiscal year towards creating a sustainable, inclusive and ethical datasphere, including updates on Seagate’s renewable energy and carbon neutrality goals. Seagate insists it has made

RGB Spectrum believes that their recent innovations transform ideas into practical applications that meet the dynamic needs of their customers. Here is their viewpoint… Diverse Applications Beyond Government While RGB Spectrum is known for its command-and-control deployments in the government sector, they believe that their technology extends far beyond. RGB Spectrum video wall systems are

OPTEX has reached a landmark 45th year in the security sector, with the company continuing to innovate and succeed in the present day. Founded on 25 May 1979 in a coffee house in Kyoto, Japan, by electronics engineer Toru Kobayashi and three of his colleagues, OPTEX was born with a clear vision: to build a global

Morse Watchmans has a full lineup of key control solutions that is bolstering security at K-12 schools nationwide. As a result of their key control solutions, schools are improving security operations, reducing costs, and facilitating better response times after an incident. Highlights include innovations like the Morse Watchmans’ Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit, which provides

HID has announced that Erste Group has successfully deployed a secure, streamlined cloud-based authentication experience from HID. Erste is a banking group in Central and Eastern Europe that specialises in advising and servicing private customers, as well as corporate clients. With some 2,000 branches in seven countries, the bank is dedicated to serving as a

Teledyne FLIR Defense recently completed a major upgrade to its partner-supported service centre capability in Turkey that performs maintenance and repair work on the company’s advanced surveillance and imaging systems. Managed and operated since 2015 by Istanbul-based Periter Arastirma ve Teknoloji A.S., the service centre provides essential in-country support for a number of Teledyne FLIR

i-PRO has announced that it has appointed Gerard Figols as the company’s Chief Product Officer (CPO). With a career spanning over 17 years in the physical security industry, Figols brings a wealth of global experience and strategic vision to his new role. In his most recent position as President of i-PRO EMEA and i-PRO APAC,

Datapath has announced that they will be exhibiting at EXPONOR Chile for the first time, which takes place between June 3-6 2024. Datapath will be on stand 546/547. Taking place at the Fair and Community Activities Center in Antofagasta, EXPONOR Chile bring the latest advancements within the mining sector, provides a comprehensive program of activities

IDEMIA Public Security North America has announced that it has implemented its cloud-native, fully functional Automated Biometric Identification System, STORM ABIS, in Volusia County, Florida to support its latent print unit. The Volusia Sheriff’s Office is the first law enforcement agency in the nation implementing a cloud-native ABIS that can search county, state, and federal

KnowBe4 has released its report on cyber threats faced by the financial sector in the UK, which report examines the escalating rise of cyberattacks on this sector. In addition, it also looks at the tactics deployed by cybercriminals and what financial institutions should do to safeguard themselves and their employees.  The report shows that, in

Eagle Eye Networks has announced its participation in the Interop Tokyo 2024 security show at Makuhari Messe from June 12-14. The company will showcase its flagship open platform Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system), Eagle Eye Camera Direct that is now available in Japan, as well as Smart Video Search, and other AI capabilities. The Eagle

Morse Watchmans has showcased its line of key control and asset management solutions at the 43rd AJA Expo and Conference in Ft. Lauderdale this year at stand 111.    “Modern Key Control is central to properly securing today’s correctional facilities. Our proven key and asset management solutions are a perfect fit, giving security personnel peace of

Cato Networks has announced a strategic partnership with e& (etisalat and) during International Telecoms Week (ITW) in the United States This is a significant move for both and will see the establishment of a new Point-of-Presence (PoP) within the global technology group’s SmartHub data centre in Fujairah. As one of the United Arab Emirates’ carrier-neutral data facilities, e&’s SmartHub will

OPTEX have announced that they are on the shortlist for the Innovator Company of the Year Award with the Benchmark Innovation awards. This award honours a company’s continuous dedication to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the security industry and recognises significant contributions to advancing security technologies. As well as being up for Innovator Company

With government security especially important today, Wavestore believes that their advanced VMS and analytics solution can solve key issues. In the demanding field of government security, safeguarding vital locations while ensuring the safety of employees and the public is a top priority. Wavestore believes its Video Management System (VMS) offers a sophisticated solution, combining state-of-the-art

Nexus and STid have developed a joint solution with the goal of simplifying digital and physical identity management for organisations of all sizes. Thr companies believe that their solution can empower all authorised users to access corporate premises, as well as digital resources with trusted Mobile IDs. While most organisations are evaluating moving to smooth

According to “The State of Software Supply Chain Security Risk” report, released by Synopsys, the majority of global organisations (54%) suffered a software supply chain attack over the past year. In addition, the report, which was conducted alongside the Ponemon Institute, found that most global organisations are unable to keep up with the growing risk landscape and that

It cannot be understated how important healthcare facility safety is, but as Maxxess Systems explain, using access control can make them safer than ever In healthcare settings, security is not just a convenience but a necessity. Facilities face unique challenges due to the nature of their operations: staff working irregular hours, numerous entry points, and

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST), alongside the TAP team at Los Angeles Metro, has unveiled the Bamboo TAP Card made from FSC-certified bamboo. This initiative marks a world-first in the public transport sector, showcasing a mutual commitment to eco-friendly solutions and technological advancement. The TAP team at L.A. Metro became the first player to symbolically deploy

Immix Protect has revealed that its users are able to benefit from CONXTD integration, which is now available. CONXTD serves as the route into Immix for alarm panels and translates data from multiple alarm & security inputs into powerfully interactive dashboards and automated reporting tools. According to Immix, CONXTD saves you and your team time

Secure Logiq has announced that its brand new website has gone live, which has heavily focused on making sure the user experience is much better. The new website will make it easier for users to read up on case studies, discover a fresh approach to solutions and to find out more about Secure Logiq’s latest

CyberSmart has announced its partnership with Australian technology distributor, HAT Distribution. The partnership will provide businesses in Australia with Essential Eight assessment and year-round assurance. CyberSmart states that they offer all-in-one cybersecurity monitoring, optimisation and training, proven to defend against cyber threats. As cybercrime escalates in Australia, with 94,000 incidents reported in 2023 alone (equivalent to one

Smart cities are very much on the horizon, but how can we optimise data for smart city security environments? Maxxess Systems explains. As over half the world’s population now resides in cities, urban centres continue to swell. By 2050, 70% of people will live in cities, according to the World Bank. City officials are accelerating

Salt Security has announced the debut of its AI-infused API Security Protection Platform powered by Pepper, the company’s Large Language Model (LLM) artificial intelligence. Generative AI has enabled developers to create applications and APIs faster than ever before and at a vast scale. With the speed of API creation dramatically increasing, new risks are created

Synopsys has entered into a definitive agreement with Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. and Francisco Partners for the sale of its Software Integrity Group business in a transaction with a total value of up to $2.1 billion. The transaction includes up to $475 million in cash payable upon Francisco Partners and Clearlake achieving a specified rate of return in connection with one or

Cato Networks has unveiled the findings of its inaugural Cato CTRL SASE Threat Report for Q1 2024. The report shows all organisations surveyed continue to run insecure protocols across their wide access networks (WAN), making it easier for cybercriminals to move across networks. Developed by Cato CTRL, Cato’s cyber threat intelligence (CTI) research team, the Cato

Pyronix has announced the launch of an exclusive prize draw to celebrate the release of its latest control panel, the EURO 76. Designed with the customer in mind, the EURO 76 offers a tailored solution to address the ever-changing needs of security. Laurence Kenny, Marketing Director, commented on the promotion of the EURO 76, stating,

RGB Spectrum has launched new comprehensive training courses tailored for end-users, integrators, manufacturer representatives, consultants and other partners. RGB Spectrum’s training curriculum encompasses various modules, including the 201 and 301 series. RGB claims that these modules offer detailed insights into key products including the Galileo video wall processor, XtendPoint networked KVM, and the Zio platform. Participants

FLIR has announced four new additions to its family of X-series science-grade thermal cameras for research and development (R&D) for both the mid-wave infrared (MWIR) and longwave infrared (LWIR) spectrums: the X6980-HS high-speed family and the X8580-HS high-resolution family.  These new high-speed (HS) models expand the performance capabilities of the FLIR X-Series cameras by taking connectivity and on-camera recording to

The safety of those on a campus is fundamental, which Maxxess Systems understand. Here, they explain some of the tools to keep people safe. Ensuring safety in educational environments is paramount. With the unpredictability of emergencies like intrusions or natural disasters, having rapid response tools is essential. Data shows that a vast majority of schools

Honeywell has released its 2024 USB Threat Report, which provides new insight into how “silent residency” is an increasing cyber threat for industrial and critical infrastructure facilities. In the report, Honeywell highlighted the growing risk of “living off the land” (“LotL”) attacks in which adversaries use USB devices to gain access to industrial control systems in order

KnowBe4 wants to celebrate World Password Day on May 2 by encouraging users to strengthen password hygiene practices to stay cyber safe.  With digital security more critical than ever, World Password Day is an annual call-to-action for individuals and organisations to strengthen their password practices. Originally created by security researcher Mark Burnett in 2005, the

Synopsys has announced the availability of Polaris Assist, an AI-powered application security assistant on the Synopsys Polaris Software Integrity Platform. According to Synopsys, Polaris Assist combines powerful Large Language Model (LLM) technology with Synopsys’ application security knowledge and intelligence – including robust coding patterns, vulnerability detection rules and Black Duck’s vast open source knowledge base – to

Keeper Security has joined Williams Racing as an Official Partner on the eve of the F1 Miami Grand Prix, in a landmark development. Trusted by thousands of businesses and millions of individuals globally for its zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software, Keeper’s branding will appear on driver overalls and the FW46 piloted by Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant

ASSA ABLOY has announced that they have further extended their Aperio wireless locking support by bolstering its mobile access. Compatibility with a range of credential technologies can be a critical factor when selecting access control. As organisations across the world explore a move to mobile keys for access, it is more important than ever. ASSA