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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

Immix has announced that TSi has achieved status as a certified video monitoring centre through the Immix Central Station Certification program. The Central Station Certification program is designed to be that identifier the marketplace has needed that is based on employee training as well as system and infrastructure requirements. The training aspect at the heart

Keeper Security has introduced Remote Browser Isolation, a new component of Keeper Connection Manager, which provides users with secure access to web-based assets such as internal web applications and cloud applications – using any standard web browser. Keeper Connection Manager offers teams instant access to RDP, SSH, databases, web apps and Kubernetes endpoints through a secure

Maximising longevity from your physical security solutions doesn’t have to be difficult, as Maxxess Systems explain here. Thinking of upgrading to a physical security as a service (PSaaS) solution through a cloud or hybrid-cloud deployment model? Luckily, making big changes doesn’t mean ripping out existing security devices or infrastructure and starting from scratch. Investment longevity

RGB Spectrum, located at at Booth #W2516 in the West Hall at InfoComm 2024, used the event to unveil its latest audiovisual technology and IP networking innovations. RGB’s booth was a focal point for attendees to see the company’s advanced solutions and how RGB believes they can revolutionise the modern control room. Across the event,

KnowBe4 has released a ransomware resource toolkit, at no cost for organisations and IT managers, as part of Ransomware Awareness Month. Ransomware Awareness Month is a dedicated, month-long campaign in July to increase awareness about ransomware attacks. Ransomware is a malicious cyberattack where cybercriminals encrypt an organisation’s data and demand a ransom payment to regain

Honeywell has agreed to acquire CAES Systems Holdings LLC (CAES), which will enhance Honeywell’s defence technology solutions across land, sea, air and space. This will include new electromagnetic defence solutions for end-to-end radio frequency (RF) signal management. Honeywell completed the purchase from private equity firm Advent International for approximately $1.9 billion in an all-cash transaction. This

Nan Fung Group has partnered with HID to introduce a new employee badge in Apple Wallet for Nan Fung’s AIRSIDE commercial property. Located at the heart of the new Central Business District in Kai Tak, the 32-storey Grade A innovative office complex is one of the first employee badge implementations in Apple Wallet in Asia’s commercial real estate

KnowBe4 has released its International Healthcare Report, which takes a closer look at the cybersecurity crisis currently experienced by the healthcare sector, in particular hospital groups, across the world. The healthcare sector in the UK is under constant attack. In 2020 81% of UK healthcare organisations detected attempted ransomware attacks. A 2021 survey, amongst local

With EURO 2024, Copa America 2024 and the 2024 Olympics, security operations will need to be spot on this summer and i-PRO explains how this is possible “As preparations for one of the world’s largest sporting events get underway this summer, the use of AI technology to bolster security has drawn international attention and scrutiny.

Cato Networks has introduced the Cato MSASE Partner Platform, a new way for channel partners to rapidly deliver and profit from managed SASE services. With Cato MSASE, partners gain vendor-level insight, control, and knowledge—enabling them to deliver highly differentiated managed SASE services efficiently. “The Cato SASE Cloud transformed how enterprises consume networking and security services; now, with the

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) has revealed what they believe to be the first ever offline central bank digital currency (CBDC) payments incorporating enhanced security against quantum threats. IDEMIA states that this major innovation promises to transform financial transactions and pave the way for an era of post-quantum security with IST positioning itself as the leader

Morse Watchmans is set to showcase its advanced solutions tailored for higher education institutions at two significant industry events this June. The company will exhibit at the ACUHO-I Conference and Expo from June 22-25 at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, and at the IACLEA Annual Conference from June 27-30 in New Orleans. “Ensuring the security of college and university campuses

KnowBe4 has announced its new Microsoft Ribbon Phish Alert Button (PAB) developed in collaboration with Microsoft for Outlook to elevate email security standards and make it easy to report suspected phishing.  KnowBe4’s new PAB is integrated conveniently into the Outlook Home ribbon which empowers users to report suspicious emails with just one click, directly from

ONVIF has announced the formation of three new working groups that are tackling standardisation work in cloud connectivity, audio and advanced metadata. Together with the ongoing work of existing ONVIF working groups and committees, these new initiatives represent a historically high level of industry participation in the standards development work within ONVIF. The creation of

Salt Security has unveiled the findings from the Salt Labs State of API Security Report, 2024. The report, which analysed survey responses from 250 IT and security professionals, combined with anonymised empirical data from Salt customers, highlights a lack of API security maturity and posture governance across organisations, leading to a rise in API security incidents

Eagle Eye Networks has announced that Dean Drako, Eagle Eye Networks Founder and CEO, has won the Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Gulf South Award. The Entrepreneur Of The Year award is seen as one of the world’s most prestigious business awards program for unstoppable entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies.

Datapath has announced that they will be exhibiting at the upcoming InfoComm Asia show, which takes place between July 17-19. InfoComm Asia is set to take place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok and you can find Datapath on Booth S30. Datapath are using the event to exhibit the latest innovations to

Outpost24 has  introduced its Outpost24 Exposure Management Platform, which is an integrated exposure management solution. The integrated exposure management solution is designed to empower organisations to continuously monitor and proactively remediate threats against the growing attack surface.  As a result of digital transformation, increased adoption of SaaS applications and the use of cloud technologies, businesses

New research by Keeper Security reveals nearly half of security professionals (48%) say they favour standalone security solutions for specific issues. Yet, this has resulted in security pros grappling with 32 different security solutions in their tech stacks, on average, and some managing hundreds of different security tools. Moreover, one in 10 cybersecurity professionals admit the

The i-PRO X-Series camera lineup has won the Campus Security Today 2024 Secure Campus Awards in the “NDAA Compliant” category. The new i-PRO X Series AI camera line won the Platinum Award in the “CAMERAS, NDAA COMPLIANT” category. The Campus Security Today awards are designed to honour the outstanding achievements of security industry manufacturers whose products are considered

Mercury Security and HID has announced the next-generation Mercury MP Controllers, designed to deliver enhanced flexibility and security for businesses of all sizes. As technology advances, access control systems require robust encryption and advanced threat detection. As such, both Mercury and HID states that the new Mercury MP Controllers empower access control software providers and

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