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IDEMIA Secure Transactions has announced joint efforts with Qualcomm Technologies to enable users to make and receive offline CBDC payments on smartphones running on Snapdragon 8-series Mobile Platforms relying on the built-in Secure Processor Unit. With this partnership, IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) believes that they can make it possible to marry high security with frictionless deployment […]

Keeper Security have released its 2024 Keeper Security Insight Report, The Future of Defense: IT Leaders Brace for Unprecedented Cyber Threats. The survey of more than 800 IT and security leaders around the globe reveals the role emerging technology plays in the evolving threat landscape and how IT leaders are struggling to keep up and survey

Morse Watchmans featured several of its latest key control systems and solutions at SECON 2024, which took place between March 20-22 at the KINTEX Exhibition Center in South Korea.  Morse Watchman’s KeyWatcher Touch system was on display and was available for demonstration alongside the SmartKey electronic locker system and the KeyBank touch, among others, at

HID has recently achieved global recognition for its Bahrain ePassport project, which has been awarded multiple different honours. These include the London Design Awards, the High Security Printing Award and the iF Design Award. Craig Sandness, Senior VP and Managing Director for Citizen Identity at HID, said, “Our design philosophy is centred around seamlessly weaving

With self-service checkout systems being frequently abused, VCA Technology explores how video analytical software can help combat this. In recent years, self-service checkout (SSCO) systems have become increasingly prevalent in retail stores, offering convenience and efficiency for both shoppers and retailers alike. However, the rise of SSCO abuse, leading to heightened levels of shrinkage and

Datapath recently hosted its AVIXA-approved training sessions alongside its Middle East distribution partner Mindstec in Dubai. Hosted by Steve Simpson MCPM, Middle East Sales Manager for Datapath and training manager Ignacio Viloria, the course at Mindstec’s Experience Centre in the UAE capital provided attendees with the latest knowledge of its Aetria solution for control room

HID has shared its 2024 State of the Security Industry Report, which gathered responses from 2,600 partners, end users and security and IT personnel worldwide, across a range of job titles and organisation sizes representing over 11 industries. The 2024 State of Security Report has allowed HID to delve into the underlying concerns driving upcoming innovations

Cato Networks has announced the addition of network incident detection and response tools to the Cato SASE Cloud platform. With Network Stories for Cato XDR, Cato believes that advanced AI algorithms instantly identify outages in customer networks and conduct root cause analysis. As such, the company states that network operations centre (NOC) and security operations centre (SOC) teams now have

Synopsys has announced the availability of Synopsys fAST Dynamic, a new dynamic application security testing (DAST) offering on the Synopsys Polaris Software Integrity Platform. According to Synopsys, fAST Dynamic enables development, security and DevOps teams to quickly find and fix security vulnerabilities in modern web applications without impeding development velocity. Synopsys also states that fAST Dynamic features

Museums are hugely popular and visited by thousands every day. But what can be done more to keep visitors safe? Maxxess Systems explores the topic. Security isn’t just about safety; it also boosts the visitor experience. Museum security often brings to mind officers in corners or closely monitoring visitors. This approach is evolving. As museums

KnowBe4 has officially been named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2024 by Great Place To Work®. This is the third year in a row that KnowBe4 have been recognised. Officially announced at the Best Workplaces Awards held at London’s Grosvenor House and hosted by Comedian Katherine Ryan, the company ranked 11 in the medium

IDEMIA Public Security have come out on top in the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) latest tests for Evaluation of Latent Fingerprint Technologies (ELFT). NIST ELFT is seen as the global benchmark for latent fingerprint and palm print identification used to identify latent fingerprints and palm prints found at crime scenes. For the

Companies are always on the lookout for insights into effective security and privacy measures, so Maxxess Systems have come up with eight, as they explain below. Security and privacy are essentials in physical and cyber systems’ design, setup, and function. Over 15 years, they’ve shifted from minimal funding to C-Suite and board priorities. Privacy is

Seagate have announced the launch of its new e-commerce website in the United States, meaning that Seagate’s range of storage products can now be purchased directly from www.seagate.com with access to promotions, support and live chat customer support. “We are excited to launch our new e-commerce website in the U.S., which will provide consumers with a seamless

VCA Technology have announced their latest breakthrough with the introduction of Search and Track functionality to VCAforensics. This new feature can revolutionise how you approach video surveillance and investigations. Search and Track offers a dynamic query option, allowing users to search for similar individuals based on either uploaded images or people already detected by our

KnowBe4 have announced that its AI-native platform, Artificial Intelligence Defence Agents, AIDA, successfully enables long term culture change and human risk reduction. With the increasing threat of cybercriminals leveraging AI, KnowBe4 is committed to utilising AI to enhance security measures and protect employees against social engineering.  Unveiled and demonstrated at KnowBe4’s KB4-CON, AIDA represents a

HID has announced the latest addition to its range of readers, the TSL 3166 Bluetooth Rugged RAIN RFID UHF Reader, a high-performance reader for efficient inventory management, supply chain tracking, and asset management, even in challenging conditions. WHAT: Using the latest generation of Impinj silicon, the TSL 3166 Reader is super-fast with read rates of up

Recently, Zayed International Airport successfully processed over one million passengers through Abu Dhabi’s new terminal since its inauguration on 15 November 2023, thanks to IDEMIA solutions. This marks a significant milestone in the journey towards enhanced travel efficiency and security, showcasing the power of cutting-edge biometric technology. Building on a long-term commitment to advancing airport

Munich’s Hofbräuhaus enjoys an iconic status, as both a heritage property and a spiritual home for lovers of German beer, but it needed a security refresh and ASSA ABLOY was on hand to assist. “In this historic building is the world’s most famous tavern,” explains its Security Manager, Robert Graßl. “The whole world goes in

Teledyne FLIR recently showcased two new Thermal by FLIR products with collaborators Blackview and RealWear at Mobile World Congress (MWC). The new rugged BL9000 Pro 5G mobile phone from Blackview and the new RealWear Navigator Z1 assisted-reality wearable feature the FLIR Lepton 3.5 thermal micro camera module. Ruggedised mobile handset from Blackview The new Blackview BL9000 Pro features MyFLIR Pro, with the upgraded app

When it comes to preventing unauthorised access, Maxxess Systems have put together a handy guide that offers detailed explanations for clear understanding on how to do so, while also explaining how their eFusion software can help. Understanding Unauthorised Access Unauthorised access occurs when individuals enter a secured area without proper authorisation, posing significant risks like

Keeper Security have announced that it has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN). The APN is a global community of AWS Partners that leverage programmes, expertise and resources to build, market and sell customer offerings. As an APN member, Keeper joins a global network of 130,000 partners from more than 200 countries

HID has announced a collaborative self-service patient engagement and facial recognition with CERTIFY Health and CTS. The collaboration offering is designed to enhance healthcare operations and administer an improved patient service at every touchpoint. This advanced, secure self-service experience will be spotlighted at the HIMSS 2024 Global Health Conference and Exhibition, March 11-15 in Orlando – Booth #863.  WHAT:

Airtel, in partnership with IDEMIA Secure Transactions, has announced that it has switched from virgin plastic to recycled PVC SIM cards. This is in line with the company’s commitment to encouraging the adoption of circular business practices. IDEMIA Secure Transactions, a division of IDEMIA Group, is a provider of payment and connectivity solutions for financial

Synopsys have released the ninth edition of the annual “Open Source Security and Risk Analysis” (OSSRA) report. The research highlights that nearly three-quarters of commercial codebases assessed for risk contain open source components impacted by high-risk vulnerabilities, representing a sharp uptick from the previous year.  In the 2024 OSSRA report, the Synopsys Cybersecurity Research Center (CyRC) analyses anonymised

Genetec have unveiled its new office and state-of-the-art Experience Centre, located in Sydney, Australia. Named SYXC, the new Experience Centre is located within Sydney’s Tech Central precinct at 477 Pitt Street and features innovative solutions from Genetec and its large ecosystem of industry-leading technology partners. The new facility will serve as a hub for Genetec

As technology advances and the world becomes more connected, integrating physical security with cybersecurity becomes crucial because as Maxxess Systems explains, this approach boosts threat detection and response, cuts costs and strengthens an organisation’s overall security The Internet of Things (IoT) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) broaden the attack surface to include both

STid Security will be displaying a number of security solutions at SICUR Madrid 2024, which takes place between February 27 and March 1. STid will be found at stand 10B10. At SICUR, STid will be showing off their Architect range, which is the largest range of OSDP verified access control readers, while they will also

Morse Watchmans have reported a rising number of international cities and municipalities installing the company’s KeyWatcher Touch, to secure the buildings, equipment and vehicles utilised by various municipal departments. “From public works to waste departments, courthouses, and beyond, the adoption of our KeyWatcher Touch solution continues to resonate positively across so many diverse cities,” said

Plexal have announced that 14 of its esteemed alumni have been recognised with nominations at this year’s Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards.  The event, held at the BT Tower on the 27th of February, aims to celebrate exceptional women from across the cybersecurity industry.  The Plexal alumni nominees are:  –         Shelley Langan-Newton, CEO of SQR Group–         Emma

Cybereason have announced the results of their third annual ransomware study, commissioned to better understand the true impact of ransomware to businesses. This global study reveals ransomware attacks are becoming more frequent, effective and sophisticated: The report ‘Ransomware: The True Cost to Business 2024’ further revealed that of the organisations who opted to pay a

IDEMIA Public Security has announced it has been recognised as a Microsoft Entra Verified ID partner for remote onboarding, expanding the relationship between IDEMIA and Microsoft. This new strategic collaboration will extend Microsoft Entra Verified ID’s capabilities to help both organisations and employees benefit from a seamless onboarding experience using IDEMIA’s liveness & document verification

Adarma have announced its neurodiversity strategy in partnership with Scottish Enterprise, Scotland’s national economic development agency. The strategy supports Adarma’s continued commitment to attract, support, and empower people from diverse backgrounds into the cybersecurity sector, which will help combat the well-documented skills shortage in the cybersecurity sector. Adarma employs over 300 people and believes that diversity and

HID and Olea Kiosks have announced a new collaborative engagement that revolutionises the user experience when it comes to access control and user authentication across a range of applications.  WHAT: Industries from healthcare, hospitality and retail to banking, government, transportation and beyond are primed to empower people with unsurpassed levels of security and user convenience when

KnowBe4 has released its report on the state of cybersecurity in higher education institutions in the United Kingdom (UK). The report examines the risks of these cybersecurity attacks, the motivations behind them; and the lack of preparedness from the institutions. British universities have become valuable targets for cybercriminals as they are often affiliated with notable

TDSi has announced it is now offering Microsesame Cube Supervision Software and Tillys Cube Access Control Hardware from its fellow Vitaprotech Group member TIL Technologies to customers in the UK and Ireland.   The Tillys Cube Access Control Units and Microsesame Cube Software are ANSSI* certified, making them ideal for deployment across the critical infrastructure space.   TDSi is now supplying and

Security at trade shows for exhibitors is important, but thanks to the ASSA ABLOY Code Handler, it can be a lot easier to manage. Protecting booths at trade shows is a challenge. After all, exhibitors want a constant stream of high traffic, especially from people they are meeting for the first time. It’s why they

As the cannabis industry changes, it is imperative to keep up with the required security measures, which is where Maxxess Systems come in with their security system checklist. In the rapidly changing cannabis industry, staying ahead of security and compliance is essential for business success. With increasing legalisation across North America, Maxxess’ security system checklist, incorporating

When ITV News’ headquarters in London, England needed a new video processing technology solution, they turned to Datapath and Densitron and didn’t regret it. Datapath technology is prominent in prestige control rooms around the world. Their video processing know-how is now operating alongside the Densitron IDS platform at ITV News’ headquarters in London to manage

TDSi have announced the appointment of Paul Taylor as its Sales Specialist for TIL Technologies’ security systems in the UK ANSSI cyber-certified, making it ideal for use with critical infrastructure. TDSi recently announced its sales and support of TIL Technologies’ range as a complementary technology to its own flagship GARDiS secure access control ecosystem of

Armis have announced it has acquired AI cybersecurity company CTCI (Cyber Threat Cognitive Intelligence), a privately held company specialising in AI-powered pre-attack threat hunting technology. In a private deal which closed this week, Armis has acquired all of CTCI’s technology and employees, expecting to merge the company with Armis over the next 30 days. Armis will