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Carl Heathcote of Jacksons Fencing discusses the current trends he is seeing in the security fencing industry.

Across the US, Amazon is recalling 350,000 of its Ring smart doorbells after reports of them being a fire hazard. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ring Video doorbells sold between June 2020 through October 2020 appear to have a battery issue, in which they overheat “when the incorrect screws are used

Steve Haworth of Vemotion discusses the new technology he can see coming online in secure streaming and how that can be useful for the whole security industry.

Milestone has released the latest update to its XProtect video management system. XProtect 2020 R3 includes a new level of encryption from Microsoft called Cryptography New Generation (CNG) that reportedly adheres to the highest level of cybersecurity and data protection on the market today.  According to the manufacturer, XProtect’s new encryption modules include stronger data

The 22nd ONVIF Developers’ Plugfest took place this year as a virtual event in October. Nearly 50 developers and engineers from 26 ONVIF member companies gathered virtually over two weeks in and completed nearly 200 hours of testing. Developers could test products independently for profile conformance, as well as assess interoperability between their devices and

Maarten Mijwaart of the Security Industry Group on LinkedIn discusses how the Covid-19 pandemic is changing security technology.

Hear from front-line cyber security experts about F-Secure’s 2020 research into both the attack landscape and how European security leaders are approaching defense.

Cybereason has announced the availability of Cybereason XDR (Extended Detection and Response). The manufacturer describes Cybereason XDR as “a unified solution that fuses endpoint telemetry with behavioral analytics to empower global enterprises; detecting and ending cyberattacks anywhere on their networks”.   As targeted attacks take aim at multiple devices and users while employing a range of

Scott Harrison has joined Veracity UK as Systems Sales Manager to focus on new business opportunities in the UK. The company states that appointment is due to ongoing demand for its video data storage solutions and sophisticated integrated command and control systems. “We are delighted to have Scott joining our existing team of industry experts

Chad Anderson from Domain Tools discusses the rise in smishing scams and what can be done to avoid them.  

Video and audio intercom manufacturer, Aiphone has announced the addition of the IX-EA IP video door station intercom to its IX Series portfolio. A surface mount, weather-resistant IP station, the IX-EA comes equipped with a 1.23-megapixel fixed colour camera that can be programmed to call up to 20 different stations, with three different call level

Following various reports back in September that Singapore-based hotel management platform, RedDoorz had suffered a data breach, a threat actor is now said to be selling a database from the company containing 5.8 million user records on a hacker forum. Security on Screen’s panel of cybersecurity experts explain what the hotel platform’s security teams and

Vemotion’s Steve Haworth discusses the trends he is currently seeing in the secure streaming market.

Cognitec has recently upgraded its FaceVACS engine with advanced deep learning methods and a new face finder. According to the company, the new version shows higher biometric accuracy rates for masked faces, strong poses as well as exaggerated mouth expressions. Extensive research and development efforts to enhance the company’s face finder technology resulted in a

Dallmeier has explained how its video security solutions meet the standards required to comply with data protection regulations such as GDPR.

Pelco states that its Sarix Professional cameras have been created to offer the most popular features and functionality into an assortment of indoor and outdoor cameras. With resolutions up to 5MP, these cameras reportedly deliver sharp images, cover large areas, and zoom in to scenes while maintaining evidential data. All Sarix Professional cameras (except the

Surveillance provider, Gulfnet Security Systems has announced its partnership with developer of the PATSCAN Multi-Sensor Threat Detection Platform, Patriot One Technologies to purchase, deploy and service as the Middle East region’s security system integrator. Servicing the Middle East regions for over 16 years, Gulfnet will focus its initial PATSCAN Platform sales and deployment effort in

Peter Mawson talks to Gary Higgins of Smartwater about market trends within private security during Covid19.

Identiv has released Freedom Cloud, a cloud-based Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) offering for the Freedom Access Control solution. The subscription-based service gives organisations the option to pay as they go and only for what they need. Freedom Cloud enables users to control, manage and maintain their physical access control system (PACS) via Freedom’s

Enterprise storage provider, Infortrend Technology has developed a hybrid cloud solution of unified enterprise-class storage EonStor GS with the object storage Hitachi Content platform (HCP). The GS high availability storage integrates SAN and NAS services as well as Cloud Gatweway to connect to various cloud storage, including Hitatchi Content Platform. With the integrated EonCloud Gateway,

Peter Mawson talks to Tim Purpura of Morse Watchmans about the new technology he can see on the horizon and the use of biometric security tools.

Crowdguard has unveiled its Crowdgate all-in-one crowd protection solution specially designed to mitigate the risks posed to the health and safety of attendees and staff in major event settings.

Mario Duarte, VP of Security at Snowflake, was looking for a SaaS security solution that would enable them to monitor and understand who is accessing the applications, when, and what they’re doing in order to detect and respond to threats. Obsidian gave him visibility and monitoring for SaaS apps in hours rather than months.

Secure Logiq’s Robin Hughes discusses how he feels the security industry can attract new people as well as helping to develop people’s skills through training.

Access control for the Flemish Government’s sites across Belgium and other European countries will be handled by Nedap’s AEOS. The institution has awarded a 6-year framework contract, beginning in September 2020, to Nedap channel partner G4S. This will involve G4S replacing the technology for more than 4,000 doors with AEOS. The new AEOS system will

In this webinar, Dr. Martin Gill of Perpetuity Research leads a panel to discuss the changing nature of the front line role of security officers.

Oliver Draper from Hikvision UK provides an overview of the manufacturer’s Smart Managed Switches.

A round up of the latest technology available from Cop UK.

ABB’s smart city guru, Marija Zima, explains how the latest technologies and solutions are changing urban landscapes in smart cities.

Simon Wheeler and Neil Bain from UK-based systems integrator Controlled explain what kind of systems they are seeing as proving popular as projects continue through the Covid-19 pandemic.

According to its recent filing with the US Securities Exchange Commission, Mattel was the victim of a ransomware attack earlier this year. However, the toymaker followed its response protocols and stated that it had seen no material impact to its operations as a result. The filing stated: “On July 28, 2020, Mattel discovered that it

AndroVideo has released its first security camera that follows the Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA) Technology Stack. The new Smart Edge Camera from AndroVideo is available now and bears the “Driven by OSSA” seal. This mark indicates the product follows the OSSA Technology Stack for video security devices that prescribes the use of a

Taking place on November 10th, escon 2020, the Security & Safety Things (S&ST) Ecosystem Conference 2020, will provide a forum for leaders in security, open platforms and digital transformation to discuss their outlook on market conditions and perspectives on the future of smart cameras. The free, virtual event will also offer a year-in-review and an

Hikvision has announced a live webinar to explain the functionality of its Hik-ProConnect platform. Aimed at installers and service providers, the webinar will take place on November 11th (4:00 PM, UTC+8).

Maarten Mijwaart of the Security Industry Group is well-known for his experience and understanding of the access control market following his time as the MD of Nedap Identification Systems. Here he discusses what he sees as the current trends in the access control market.

Panasonic has released the new H.265 series IR PTZ camera.

MxBell is now called Mobotix Live. The app has evolved from the original door station application to become what the manufacturer describes as a comprehensive mobile companion for Mobotix IoT cameras. As part of the upgrade, both the functions and operation of the app have been improved. For example, the new Grid View can display

Vivotek has updated its 5MP 360 fisheye camera line with the new 6MP FE9382-EHV-v2. With updated technology, improved housing design and included Smart VCA analytics, Vivotek is calling the FE9382-EHV-v2 its most advanced 360 fisheye released to date.

Robin Hughes of Secure Logiq discusses the latest surveillance technology available on the market and where he feels the new developments are moving the industry.

Peter Mawson and Maarten Mijwaart take a deep dive into the Security Industry Group to discuss the themes touched upon within the popular LinkedIn group.

The results from One Identity’s global survey show how IT and security team best practices have changed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The results highlight successful strategies that have emerged in recent months, and how organisations rushed to adopt them to maintain a secure and efficient virtual workplace. Shifts in priorities indicate organisations are turning

US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has opened the Center for Countering Human Trafficking, the US government’s first-ever integrated law enforcement operations centre directly supporting federal criminal investigations, victim assistance efforts, intelligence analysis, and outreach and training activities related to human trafficking and forced labor. The centre, which has been operational since early September, is

IDIS is highlighting the capabilities of its Mobile Plus app, which the manufacturer states can remotely access cameras, NVRs, Monitor live video streams and search recorded video using an iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet.

Peter Mawson talks to Robin Hughes of Secure Logiq about the way the surveillance market has been  changing and evolving during the pandemic with new technology and solutions coming to meet specific challenges.

Cybereason has created the Cybereason Breach Protection Warranty that provides up to US$1 million in coverage in the event of a breach. The Cybereason Breach Protection Warranty covers a variety of attacks including zero-day, malware and ransomware attacks, and is available free of charge to customers with the Cybereason Ultimate package. “Cybereason was founded with

It has been reported that Amazon has sacked employees that were found responsible for leaking customer data. Chad Anderson, senior security researcher at DomainTools, discusses what companies can do to protect themselves from this kind of internal threat.

Nozomi Networks Inc. has unveiled Vantage, a SaaS-based OT and IoT network visibility and monitoring solution designed to meet the evolving requirements of IoT-enabled infrastructures. “Vantage is a game-changer when it comes to simplifying the integration and centralised management of visibility and security across converged OT, IoT and IT networks of any size,” said Nozomi

Peter Mawson and Tim Purpura of Morse Watchmans discuss the impact Covid-19 is having on the commercial security industry.

Sopra Steria has confirmed a ransomware attack which the French IT service provider said was due to a new version of the Ryuk ransomware. Lamar Bailey, senior director of security at Tripwire explains how companies can protect themselves from this kind of attack.

Dahua Technology has sponsored a white paper and two webinars hosted by Omdia. The theme of the webinars was Solving security challenges: Next-generation network cameras. The webinar has attracted about 1,200 registrations and saw Dahua Technology’s Senior Project Sales Manager Simon Nash and Omdia’s analysts Josh Woodhouse and Tommy Zhu share their insights into new

Knightscope has named Mallorie Burak as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The company is developer of physical security technologies that use fully autonomous robots and is focused on enhancing US security operations. Burak is an experienced financial executive with over 25 years of expertise across a broad spectrum of industries ranging from

Peter Mawson and Maarten Mijwaart discuss the importance of social media in security industry communication.

Dallmeier is providing a first look at the latest generation of the Panomera S-Series. It features a completely new design and with what the manufacturer describes as superior capabilities for video surveillance and video analysis.

Vanderbilt Industries explains how dynamic resolution scaling can help reduce the bandwidth required to monitor live camera feeds from remote sites.

Peter Mawson finds out what people need to think about when they are selecting a server for surveillance. Robin Hughes from Secure Logiq provides the expert advice.

The annual Nokia Threat Intelligence Report has been published and lead researcher Paul Edwards is keen to explain the highlights. Based on data from hundreds of millions of endpoints and Internet of Things (IoT) devices protected by Nokia’s NetGuard Endpoint Security solution, the report takes a look at the past year’s threat activity, including malware

Michael Christman, special agent in charge of the FBI in Pittsburgh, said he is proud to stand with law enforcement partners from around the globe to announce major indictment against members of the QQAAZZ organisation who are accused of conspiring to launder money stolen from victims of computer fraud around the world.

Finger vein biometrics specialist, Hitachi Europe Limited, and enterprise identity and access management company My1Login have announced a technology partnership to deliver enhanced security solutions to address one of the cybersecurity industry’s most compelling challenges – passwords. The two companies will deliver solutions utilising Hitachi’s VeinID Five product together with My1Login’s Identity and Access Management

TOA is highlighting the ability of its IP horn loudspeakers to combine with camera systems to trigger alerts when motion is detected.

Peter Mawson speaks to Robin Hughes of Secure Logiq about current market trends that the company is seeing.

Symmetry CompleteView 20/20 from AMAG has been created to be an open VMS for security needs of all sizes. With a newly designed intuitive user interface, it operates as a stand-alone system or as part of a global enterprise integrated with the Symmetry platform for a unified solution. The software offers Dynamic Resolution Scaling (DRS)

Two new ‘Nightingale Courts’ in Bristol and Chester will begin hearing cases this week as part of a UK government move to tackle the impact of coronavirus on the British justice system. Located temporarily at the Bristol Law Society and Chester Town Hall, the government hopes these new facilities will free up rooms in nearby

Mathew Oakley from the Optex UK Team provides an overview of the capabilities of the Redwall SIP and the technology involved.

Deva is described as an advanced multimedia device that helps security professionals to directly interact with the public. Its camera, high powered speaker, and multiple sensors are designed to complement each other and to interact with third-party applications to offer several services spanning from safety, to information and entertainment. This adaptable nature is important as

Bosch Security has created a touchless access solution that uses intelligent facial recognition technology which the manufacturer states will help visitors access a building quickly, conveniently, and safely.

Peter Mawson chats with Andreas Rex about the importance of video communications in security media for professionals in the Middle East.

Peter Mawson chats with Tim Purpura of Morse Watchmans about the territories where the company is seeing the most growth. The Middle East is an area that is proving to be particularly important.

Suffolk County Jail in New York has placed the 200th order for Tek84’s Intercept whole body scanner. The scanner has been designed for high-security facilities and offers the ability to detect threats concealed within the body. “We have been at the forefront of body scanner innovation for three decades,” said Dr Steven W. Smith, the

Founder of Security On Screen, Peter Mawson, explains our goals and how we can help you.

In this exclusive interview, Andreas Rex gives Security on Screen his opinions of the current state of the Middle East security technology market.

swIDch has won the “Authentication Solution of the Year” award in the 4th annual CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards conducted by CyberSecurity Breakthrough. The cybersecurity authentication technology startup, was recognised for its technologies, as well as its industrial competitiveness and business innovation. “We are honoured and thrilled to win the Authentication Solution of the Year with our innovative OTAC

Flir Systems has introduced the Elara FR-345-EST, a fixed-mount radiometric thermal security camera. The manufacturer states that its new unit measures elevated skin temperature accurately without contact or the need for a reference temperature source. This system is aimed at high-traffic airports, stadiums, commercial buildings and manufacturing facilities to quickly asses skin temperature at access control points. The

Tim Purpura of Morse Watchmans talks exclusively to Security on Screen about the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had and how the manufacturer is responding and innovating.

New Orleans’ City Council District E has turned to Genetec Security Center in its fight against illegal dumping. Working in partnership with the city’s Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) and Sanitation Department Ditrict E has begun installing a network of cameras at known dumping sites. These portable cameras can be moved to new hotspots as

Cryptographic infrastructure specialist, Unbound Tech, has launched a new partner programme designed to help managed service providers, systems integrators, resellers and technology partners to drive increased services revenue and new security solutions. Unbound states that its new programme offers additional business revenue for partners looking to advance their security portfolio. Channel community members that sign

HID Global is describing its HID Fargo INK1000 printer and encoder as the industry’s first thermal inkjet solution that brings secure, personalised credential issuance to entry- and mid-level markets. The new unit offers inkjet technology to the global desktop card printer market, enabling cost effective, high-quality credentials and reportedly eliminating the need for specialised card

PSA Security Network president, Ric McCullough, has been named as the first chairman of the Security Industry Association Executive Council. The SIA Executive Council is a panel of security industry thought leaders from SIA member companies that was formed in 2017 and serves as the association’s executive forum. The Executive Council offers SIA’s members a

The global pandemic means that there will be no Intersec until 2022. See what you can expect with the 2020 highlights.