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Veracity appoints new Group Sales Director

Veracity has recruited Ashley Wyton as Group Sales Director, who joins the company to strengthen relationships with security system integrators and installers and to manage the company’s worldwide distribution network, outside of North America. Alastair McLeod, Veracity’s Chairman and CEO, said: “Ashley brings over 18 years of international security sector experience, where he has held […]

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Secure Logiq to highlight industry’s best servers at The Security Event

Secure Logiq will be highlighting the security industry’s best servers at The Security Event this month. The trade show takes place at NEC Birmingham on September 7-9 with Secure Logiq on booth 3a/J5. Secure Logiq is using the trade show as a way to re-engage with the industry after nearly two years without face-to-face events.

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Hikvision announce new models of PanoVu Panoramic cameras

Hikvision has announced an expansive lineup of PanoVu panoramic cameras that can reportedly allow facilities to monitor vast coverage areas without having to invest in purchasing and installing dozens of surveillance cameras. The new PanoVu series features up to 32 megapixels of resolution and are available in a variety of 180° or 360° configurations and feature sets.

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British Embassy Jakarta opens call for proposals to enhance cyber security health sector in Indonesia

British Embassy Jakarta has announced an invitation for bids to help create a health ministry Computer Emergency Response Team and a Health Data and Cyber Security Coordination Group. The health sector is vulnerable globally. In Indonesia, the threat to healthcare has been similarly singled out for attention; the Directorate of National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection

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Nineteen Group reveals programme of initiatives for upcoming security events

Organisers of International Security Expo and International Cyber Expo, Nineteen Group have recently announced a programme of initiatives for international buyers to help facilitate face-to-face meetings and new business connections at this year’s events. In conjunction with Department of International Trade’s UK Defence & Security Exports, Nineteen Group will roll out a programme of in-person

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Dallmeier’s Mountera mounting system receives patent protection

Dallmeier has announced its Mountera mounting system has been granted patent protection within Germany. The Mountera mounting system reportedly solves a familiar problem for installers and end customers and that is, every mounting situation needing its own installation solution that are often difficult to replace or combine different camera types. The Mountera has intelligent solutions for

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Joint Expeditionary Force Chiefs hold biannual meeting

The biannual Joint Expeditionary Force Chiefs of Defence meeting was hosted by the UK in London this week, with Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir Nick Carter, meeting with his nine counterparts from the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF). The JEF Chiefs of Defence discussed current international security challenges, including Afghanistan and violent extremism, and

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Morse Watchmans | Securing data centres with key control systems

In this article, Fernando Pires, CEO of Morse Watchmans Inc, discusses how key management can play an important role in cyber security and improve company data. At the time, it was the largest data breach in history… In 2009, Heartland Payment Systems, a Princeton, N.J.-based provider of credit and debit processing, payment, and check management

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Defence Secretary confirms final stages of Kabul evacuation

The UK Armed Forces have now entered the final stages of the evacuation from Hamid Karzai Airport (HKIA) in Kabul with no more people being called to leave the airport, according to the Ministry of Defence. Following a pre-planned timetable, processing facilities inside the Baron Hotel in Kabul have now been closed, allowing the UK

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SANS Institute announces cybersecurity training programme for Saudi Arabia

SANS Kingdom Cloud Security 2021 will be delivering relevant cybersecurity knowledge and skills required to protect organisations and their assets from 11-16 September this year. With Saudi Arabia experiencing 7 million cyberattacks in just the first three months of 2021, SANS Institutewill be hosting its live online training program SANS Kingdom Cloud Security 2021 between 11th and 16th September.

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Genetec partners with Agent Vi for video surveillance solutions

Genetec and Agent Vi have announced a new partnership to offer end-to-end intelligent video surveillance solutions for real-time detections and alerts, video investigation and business intelligence applications. As a long-time technology partner of Genetec, Agent Vi’s AI video analytics solutions are integrated with Genetec Security Centre platform. This integration enables customers to receive, display and

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UK government’s revised surveillance code receives backlash

The UK government has opened a consultation on revisions to the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice which was first issued back in 2013, under section 30 of Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. This revision is said to be a ‘significant step in the process of delivering the Government’s commitment to the further regulation of CCTV’

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IMB Banks installs Boon Edam entrances at new Wollongong building

Boon Edam has announced that IMB Bank in Australia has installed a series of Boon Edam entrances, including all glass revolving doors, slimline optical turnstiles and a swinging access gate at its new building in Wollongong, New South Wales. IMB moved into the new building in early 2021, and immediately sought to make the entrance

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‘Law enforcement slows down ransomware recovery’ say 45% of security professionals, according to new Talion study

A new study into ransomware from Talion has revealed that 70% of cyber security professionals believe that cyber insurance pay outs to ransomware victims are exacerbating the problem and fuelling more attacks. The survey was conducted in response to the recent wave of ransomware attacks crippling organisations across the globe, with new data from International Data Corporation (IDC)

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Altronix expands NetWay PoE portfolio

Altronix has announced the release of the new NetWay3012P PoE+ Adapter/Converter which reportedly provides 12VDC and PoE/PoE+ (30W combined) to power two devices simultaneously, accommodating PoE cameras and external microphones, control boards and switching equipment. “The NetWay3012P provides installers with more versatility by allowing them to utilise a single structured cable to deploy and power

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ReliaQuest announces new headquarters in Tampa, Florida

ReliaQuest has announced a new corporate headquarters at Thousand & One Tampa, Florida as the company expands operations within the US and to new regions globally. The building is reportedly part of a holistically balanced urban design experience within a walkable community bringing people, productivity and wellness into alignment. ReliaQuest will occupy the top six stories, totalling

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Schneider Electric and AVEVA unify mining operations at Vale

Schneider Electric and AVEVA have announced their unification plans of operations for Vale, a global natural resources and mining company. AVEVA and Schneider Electric’s software, technology and mining expertise is reportedly providing Vale with the ability to integrate, centralise, and remotely monitor operations across its Mariana and Itabira complexes in Brazil. Headquartered in Rio de

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LENSEC announces integration with Open Options

Video management software manufacturer, LENSEC has announced a new partnership with Open Options to reportedly provide flexibility and greater efficiency when combining Perspective Video Management Software (PVMS) and DNA Fusion access control software. The integration between PVMS software by LENSEC and DNA Fusion access control from Open Options is set to enable users to control

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Morse Watchmans | Why key management is still important in the age of access control

In this article, Fernando Pires, CEO of Morse Watchmans Inc, discusses why electronic access control systems are still a staple in modern access control, and how to turn each of your keys into a trackable data point. Card-based access control, biometrics, prox devices, mobile credentials – everywhere you look, there’s evidence of the digital transformation

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Dstl announces registration for 2021 international Chemical Weapons Demilitarisation conference

Dstl will host the 23rd CWD conference, bringing together international experts to achieve a future free from chemical weapons. This year’s event will be held virtually on 2nd to 4th November 2021 from 12 noon to 2.30pm GMT daily and an early-bird discount is available for all registrations before 10th September 2021. The organisers took the unavoidable

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KnowBe4 launches cybersecurity resource kit

In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October, KnowBe4 has launched a new resource kit to defend against cyber attacks. KnowBe4’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month Resource Kit contains a guide for the kit and campaign ideas to help IT admins get started, a weekly training planner, two free training videos, infographics, tip sheets and desktop backgrounds. The two free

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Data breach roundtable | The bigger they are, the harder they fall

The latest roundtable discussion from Security on Screen analyses the recent data breach of US mobile network operator company, T-Mobile – being the third-largest US wireless carrier, how will they take the correct steps to both secure its systems and contain the fallout? Over 40 million T-Mobile customers have been hit by a “highly sophisticated

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Peter Goodman OBE QPM to address digital safety and security challenges at Global MSC Security Conference and Exhibition 2021

Global MSC Security today announced that former Chief Constable of Derbyshire Constabulary and now a Strategic Advisor to the Home Office’s Accelerated Capability Environment (ACE) initiative, Peter Goodman OBE QPM, will participate in the Global MSC Security Conference and Exhibition 2021. Taking place in Bristol this October, the event will focus on the use of artificial intelligence

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Netwatch North America announces partnership with Avigilon

Netwatch North America has announced that it is now an authorised partner for Avigilon, a subsidiary of Motorola Solutions. Through this partnership, Netwatch’s video monitoring platform will integrate with Avigilon Control Centre’s video management software and analytics and will also align to Avigilon’s standards for customer service, technical expertise and support. “We are extremely pleased

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QED announces new partnership with B-Tech

Quality Essential Distribution (QED) has partnered up with B-Tech AV Mounts to add more flexibility to QED’s product range, support partners working in retail and environments using B-Tech’s product offering, whilst filling the gap in areas such as AV and digital signage. “The world of AV technology is constantly evolving and we wanted to partner

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Armis appoints new Chief Technology Officer for Healthcare

Armis has announced Oscar Miranda as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Healthcare, whose new role will include identifying and providing mitigation steps for vulnerabilities associated with connected devices within the healthcare ecosystem.  Armis recently identified a set of nine critical vulnerabilities in the leading solution for pneumatic tube systems (PTS) in North America – the Translogic

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Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions announces new in-car video system

Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions has announced a new in-car video (ICV4000) system featuring a new video processing unit (VPU4000). This new technology reportedly includes high-speed processing, wireless networking, new security features, improved image quality and easier deployment. “Panasonic i-PRO in-car video systems for law enforcement and professional security applications have a well-deserved reputation for exceptional

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Aviotec from Bosch receives new update for fire safety and outdoor security surveillance

Bosch has announced its Aviotec IP camera with built-in video analytics now has a new firmware version 7.81 that comprises AI algorithms which can detect fire and smoke in changing weather and light conditions. The AI algorithms have been developed further to ensure reliability for sheltered outdoor areas. The fire risk in these areas and

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KnowBe4 launches Automated Security Awareness Program (ASAP) 2.0

KnowBe4 has announced the launch of its updated Automated Security Awareness Program (ASAP) 2.0 and availability in six new languages. ASAP’s updated user interface and questionnaire were reportedly designed to make the process easier and faster for IT admins to get their security awareness training programs started. After answering some simple questions, ASAP will create

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Toshiba publishes Cyber Security Report 2021

Toshiba Corporation has published the English edition of Toshiba Group Cyber Security Report 2021, a summary of Toshiba Group’s cyber security policy, measures and activities in FY2020. Due to COVID-19, remote work has become standard practice, and connecting with people remotely is becoming the norm in all spheres of life. This situation leaves businesses increasingly

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TAKEX launches TXF-125DM Quad beam

TAKEX have announced the new launch of their next generation battery operated Quad beam, designed to be compatible with leading wireless systems, reducing the time and cost of permanent installations and allowing the use of Active Infrared Beams on rapid deployment temporary installations. Originally based on the PXB Professional Beam Series and then the TXF-125E,

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Assa Abloy acquires Omni-ID in the US

Assa Abloy has acquired Omni-ID, US-based manufacturer of RFID tags and industrial IoT hardware devices for passive and active tagging, tracking, monitoring and alerting applications. “I am very pleased to welcome Omni-ID into the Assa Abloy Group. Omni-ID is a strategic technological addition to the Assa Abloy Group and reinforces our current RFID and IoT

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Mission 500 raises $24,000 at ISC West fundraiser event

Mission 500’s newest fundraiser endeavour at ISC West 2021, “The Great Las Vegas Scavenger Hunt,” brought awareness to helping children and families in need across America as well as some much-needed fun for the security industry. Dan Wilkins, an Account Executive from Security Sales and Integration stated, “As a participant, I had a blast! The group with

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NCSA launches cybersecurity education and career resource library

The National Cyber Security Alliance has announced the launch of its Cybersecurity Education and Career Resource Library. Built alongside key public and private partners, including Palo Alto Networks, the National Cyber Security Alliance Cybersecurity Education and Career Resource Library is designed to grow the diversity of the cybersecurity industry and combat the critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals

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Adapdix and Edge Intelligence partner up to bring data & AI closer

Adapdix has acquired Edge Intelligence to target additional new markets and expand offering across the edge automation market. The combined EdgeOps and Edge Intelligence platforms will reportedly allow distributed AI and enterprise data management at the source of data creation as well as enable Adapdix to offer advantages of IT/OT convergence, cloud repatriation and federated learning for enterprises that have geographically

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Teledyne FLIR expands Neutrino infrared camera portfolio

Teledyne FLIR has added the SX8 mid-wavelength infrared (MWIR) camera module and four additional IS Series models designed for integrated solutions to its Neutrino portfolio. Based on Teledyne FLIR HOT FPA technology, the Neutrino SX8 reportedly offers high performance, 1280×1024 HD MWIR imagery for ruggedised products requiring long life, low power consumption, and quiet, low

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US Coast Guard commissions 44th fast response cutter

The USCGC Glen Harris (WPC 1144) became the US Coast Guard’s newest fast response cutter during a commissioning ceremony on Friday 6th August at Coast Guard Sector Field Office Fort Macon. The Glen Harris will be home ported in Manama, Bahrain, and serve at U.S. Patrol Forces Southwest Asia. Adm. Linda Fagan, the vice commandant of the

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Obrela | Tokyo versus Athens: the evolution of Olympic security

In this article, Operations Officer, KSA at Obrela Security Industries, Matthaios Zervos (former security manager for the Athens Olympics in 2004) discusses how security attacks on the Olympic events have evolved today.  The Olympics are one of the most widely watched global sporting events, so naturally, they present a huge opportunity for cybercriminals. Cybercriminals are

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Toshiba announces new vulnerability assessment tool for cyber resilience

Toshiba Corporation and Peraton Labs have announced a new jointly developed vulnerability assessment tool that emulates cyberattacks on industrial control systems. Dubbed Automated Attack Path Planning and Validation (A2P2V), this new tool automatically generates cyberattack scenarios and simulates attacks that combine techniques to test and determine control system security status. It verifies results to identify

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Dallmeier’s Hemisphere supports Danish State Railways

Dallmeier’s Hemisphere software is working with Danish State Railways (“Danske Statsbaner”, DSB) in the Azure cloud, supporting more than 2,500 cameras. DSB operates the local passenger transport on nearly all the railway lines in Denmark. For the last 20 years DSB has used Dallmeier for video technology and the local company Scanview A/S for support

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SIA announces new launch date for Close Protection qualification

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has extended the introduction of the updated close protection qualification to 01 April 2022, allowing for full testing of the new skills before they are introduced. The SIA will run a pilot in early 2022 with selected training centres, enabling those delivering the qualification to provide feedback on the new

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Solutionz Inc. launches new cybersecurity firm for SMBs

Solutionz, Inc. has announced the launch of Solutionz Security, a full-service cybersecurity firm reportedly dedicated to strengthening the cybersecurity posture for SMBs nationwide. Solutionz saw that cybersecurity-related attacks were growing. With the increase of ransomware, supply chain attacks, and threats to internet of things (IoT) devices places even small organisations at risk as hackers exploit backdoors

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BSD SpecLink showcases Boon Edam entrances

Boon Edam has announced that its entrance products are now available on SpecLink, an online specification platform to help architects, engineers, specifiers, building owners and designers simplify their approach to collaborating on building project specifications. SpecLink is a cloud-based tool created by Building Systems Design, that allows users to: add, modify or delete text without

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ReliaQuest announces new executive appointments

ReliaQuest has announced three new executive appointments; Brian Foster as Vice President of Product and UX, Paul Kraus as Vice President of Engineering and Dan Wire as Vice President of Brand and Communications. Foster and Kraus bring deep security product experience and are focused on expanding the ReliaQuest GreyMatter Open XDR platform and Wire brings

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Feedzai acquires Revelock to create AI risk management platform

Feedzai has announced the acquisition of behavioural biometric platform Revelock, following a $200m investment earlier this year. Through this acquisition, Feedzai intends to create the world’s largest AI-powered financial risk management platform with native, integrated behavioural biometrics. The combination of Feedzai and Revelock will reportedly create the world’s largest Financial Intelligence Network (FIN), a vault

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Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Corp of America to rebrand in 2022

Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Co., Ltd., announces that it will be changing its company name to i-PRO Americas Inc. on April 1, 2022. “This is an exciting time for us, and the name change has always been a planned part of our journey. When we started in

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Allegion launches the LCN 6400 compact series for touchless access control

Allegion US has launched the LCN 6400 COMPACT series low-energy automatic operator for touchless access and accessible operation on interior doors. Designed for use in a variety of institutional and commercial facilities, it is reportedly the only auto operator on the market that has the ability to easily convert existing LCN 4040XP mechanical door closers to touchless solutions, for automated opening and closing when combined with an actuator.  The Americans with Disabilities Act

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Over 80% of major US hospitals contain nine critical vulnerabilities, Armis reports

Researchers at Armis have announced the discovery of nine critical vulnerabilities in the Nexus Control Panel, which powers all current models of Translogic’s pneumatic tube system (PTS) stations by Swisslog Healthcare. The Translogic PTS system is a critical infrastructure for healthcare used in more than 3,000 hospitals worldwide, responsible for delivering medications, blood products, and

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Nozomi Networks announces $100 million investment from global security ecosystem

Nozomi Networks has announced a $100 million pre-IPO-funding round to help accelerate its growth phase. Led by Triangle Peak Partners, the Series-D round also includes investments from a large stable of equipment, security, service provider and go-to-market companies including; Forward Investments, Honeywell Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Keysight Technologies, Porsche Ventures and Telefónica Ventures. “As we began the

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Hanwha Techwin adds PTZ cameras to Wisenet Q portfolio

Hanwha Techwin has announced the introduction of four new two-megapixel PTZs cameras to its Wisenet Q series. The cameras can be utilised both indoor and outdoor and feature the Focus Save function, which can be applied to 32 pre-defined areas, ensuring clarity when they are moved to a specific position. The new cameras added to

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President Biden signs new order to boost critical infrastructure cybersecurity

US President Joe Biden has just signed the Memorandum on Improving Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Control Systems. With growing high profile attacks such as Solar Winds and Colonial Pipeline, the new order is intended to ensure further protection of critical infrastructure such as the electricity networks from ransomware and general cyberattacks. The order has two

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Armis and Fortified Health Security partner up to protect healthcare customers

Armis and Fortified Health Security (Fortified) have announced a strategic partnership to enhance the overall risk posture of healthcare organisations. As part of this initiative, Fortified will utilise the Armis Agentless Device Security Platform to augment Fortified’s Managed Connected Medical Device Security Program across their joint network and will work together to help protect healthcare organisations from cyber threats. “The healthcare

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Vector Flow’s SOC Automation Suite reduces false alarms by over 80%

Vector Flow, Inc. has announced that their Security Operations Centre (SOC) Automation Suite can reduce false and nuisance alarms by over 80% in real-world applications. This reduction in false alarms not only dramatically improves SOC efficiency and productivity, it lets SOC operators focus on real alarms and provide improved services. Juniper Networks deployed the SOC

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Axis Communications | Taking appropriate measures to secure publicly accessible locations

Lucas Young, Segments Manager at Axis Communications, looks at how physical security technology can be used to better protect the public realm in line with the proposed UK Protect Duty The UK Protect Duty, also known to many as ‘Martyn’s Law’, refers to a new piece of proposed legislation which concerns the protective measures that

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Panasonic i-PRO to attend this year’s Security Event, NEC Birmingham

This year’s Security Event at the NEC in Birmingham (7-9th September) will be attended by Panasonic i-PRO. As first time attendees, Panasonic will exhibiting a variety of innovative surveillance products and solutions that can perform in numerous industries and environments. The Security Event is known as the top commercial, enterprise and domestic security event with

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Skills for Security launches new apprenticeship in Scotland

Skills for Security will be launching a Security Officers Services Apprenticeship imminently in Scotland with the training delivered by the Security Industry Training Organisation (SITO). This landmark apprenticeship provides security officers with the most up-to-date training to develop the skills and expertise needed for a modern, professional security officer. The apprenticeship itself will cover First

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Prosegur and S&ST pair up to offer AI enabled security services

Security and Safety Things (S&ST) and Prosegur have announced their collaboration on the development of a new Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment. Prosegur will reportedly incorporate AI-infused video analytic applications from the S&ST platform into the Prosegur “SOC as a service” offering. The edge analytic applications, which runs directly on cameras or devices equipped with

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Ransomware roundtable | Close encounters of the third party

The latest roundtable discussion from Security on Screen analyses the Saudi Aramco ransomware attack that occurred this week, establishing yet another hit to national infrastructure – how can organisations avoid the risks associated with third parties and contractors? Dhahran-based petroleum and natural gas company, Saudi Aramco has confirmed several of its company files were leaked

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Cybereason to host CISO Roundtable on the impact of ransomware attacks

Cybereason will be hosting a virtual CISO Roundtable tomorrow, Thursday, July 29, 2021, 1:00 pm ET/6:00 pm BST, to discuss the findings from the company’s recent global ransomware study, titled Ransomware: The True Cost to Business. Among the report’s key findings are that 65% of organisations hit by a ransomware attack report significant revenue loss, and 80%

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Armis appoints Jean English as Chief Marketing Officer

Armis has announced the appointment of Jean English as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Operating from its Palo Alto headquarters, Jean will report directly to Yevgeny Dibrov, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Armis. English brings more than 20 years of marketing leadership across the cybersecurity, cloud, analytics, software and infrastructure technology sectors. Jean’s

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Corero adds Edge Threat Defence (ETD) capability to deliver flexible DDoS solutions

Corero Network Security has announced an added Edge Threat Defence (ETD) capability for its SmartWall solution. Corero aims to enable global organisations to maintain business continuity in the event of a DDoS attack, by deploying the SmartWall DDoS protection solution that can reportedly detect and mitigate over 98% of attacks in seconds. Corero has released

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UK and France agree on new maritime treaty

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and Home Secretary Priti Patel have announced an agreed maritime security treaty between the UK and France. UK emergency responders will now have more power to deal with terrorist incidents in the Channel thanks to a new treaty which the Foreign Secretary signed in Paris today. The UK-France Maritime Security Treaty,

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Secure Logiq names three new Asian distributors

Secure Logiq and Your Export Manager (YEM) have announced three new distribution partners for the HD surveillance server manufacturer in Asia. As Secure Logiq’s export manager for the SEA region, YEM works to open up new channels in the territory. Under this remit, it has formed relationships for Secure Logiq with Bricomp International Pte Ltd

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Genetec’s Security Center helps secure Seagate’s global campuses

Seagate Technology has selected Genetec’s Security Center solution to secure its global campuses and regional offices. The Genetec unified security platform deployment includes the Security Center, the Genetec Omnicast IP video management system (VMS) to manage more than 1,150 cameras, the Genetec Synergis IP access control system (ACS) to manage more than 22,000 card holders,

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Frechen truck shop implements new parking solution from Bosch

Bosch has implemented a connected security solution for the Frechen truck stop near the A1 to protect people and freight from assaults. The modern parking area near Cologne now has around 40 parking spaces that meet the high security standards of the Transported Asset Protection Association’s (TAPA) according to the Level 2 certificate and are

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Patriot One releases security alert mobile app

Patriot One Technologies has released Alert Center, a remote-access solution that enables security alert orchestration and delivery via a mobile app. Alert Center extends the functionality and flexibility of Patriot One’s PATSCAN weapons- and threat-detection platform, providing a broad set of options for security operations teams to design security processes to match their business models.

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One Identity is named Leader in 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management (PAM)

One Identity has been named a Leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management (PAM). With 70 percent of breaches being linked to privileged abuse, organisations need a streamlined approach to protecting identities and privileged access. As recent high-profile breaches have demonstrated, businesses need a flexible solution that can help defend against today’s heightened

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Hikvision announcers ColorVu camera technology

Hikvision’s latest video surveillance camera feature is the ColorVu imaging technology offering. Available in PT (pan, tilt), turret and bullet indoor and outdoor configurations, Hikvision ColorVu cameras reportedly provide vivd, high resolution colour images in virtually any lighting condition, including zero-light environments, by incorporating a combination of high-performance imaging sensors, advanced lenses, a large iris

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Armis appoints Sachin Shah as CTO for Operational Technology & ICS

Armis has announced Sachin Shah as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Operational Technology and Industrial Control Systems (ICS). Reporting to Nadir Izrael, co-founder and Global CTO at Armis, Shah’s appointment is set to help bolster the company’s cybersecurity OT/ICS solutions. With the increased frequency and sophistication of today’s attacks, depth and breadth of

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DHS announces second Security Directive for pipeline owners and operators

In response to the ongoing cybersecurity threat to pipeline systems, DHS’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced to pipeline owners and operators that the transportation of hazardous liquids and natural gas needs to implement a number of urgently needed protections against cyber intrusions.  The Department’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) advised TSA on cybersecurity threats to the pipeline industry, as well as

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SIA publishes ‘snapshot’ profile of door supervision sector

Data from the SIA licensing system shows that the number of door supervisor licences and licence applications is the highest it has been in the last decade. Being the first report in a series of private security industry profiles undertaken by the SIA, responses to the survey suggest that some companies within the sector have

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Critical National Infrastructure in focus for next security technology webinar

Secure Logiq is joining forces with 360 Vision Technology, AMG Systems, Cortech Developments, Harper Chalice and Suprema to present a free webinar dedicated to Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) security technologies. The 1-hour session will take place on Wednesday 28th July at 10am BST (05.00 EDT, 09.00 UTC, 11.00 CEST, 13.00 GST 17.00 SGT) and has

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Obrela | Cybersecurity tips from the front lines

Athanasios Nikologiannis, Labs Director at Obrela Security Industries provides security advice from a pen tester based on the most common security mistakes they encounter in their jobs When people think about a career as a hacker, they will often associate it with something illegal, but today there are hackers on both sides of the fence.

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ISC West to showcase contactless biometric access control advances

A leading theme at this year’s ISC West, 19-21 July in Las Vegas, is the advancements of biometric technology and how it can be utilised to its fullest potential. With the past year forcing us to reflect and change the way we think about access control, businesses have increasingly adopted contactless technology and are helping

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Synopsys | AppSec myths of the financial services industry

In this article, Adam Brown, Managing Security Consultant at Synopsys Software Integrity Group, analyses the myths that linger in the financial services industry regarding application security and debunks each one in an effort to provide clarity and guidance. As organisations work to transform their application security (AppSec) practices, they continue to struggle to implement tools

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Cybereason acquires security analytics company, empow

Cybereason has announced the acquisition of Tel Aviv-based empow; adding predictive response technology, a library of data integrations, as well as enhanced engineering and product talent. These capabilities will be incorporated into the Cybereason XDR offerings in the attempt to end cyber attacks on the endpoint, across enterprise. The Cybereason XDR solution reverses the attacker advantage

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KnowBe4 | How to keep phishing attacks out of your inbox

In a recent webinar with KnowBe4, Roger Grimes, Data-Driven Defence Evangelist, advises on how to enable DMARC, SPF, DKIM the right way and suggests six reasons as to why phishing still might get through to inboxes and what users can do to maximise defences. Click here for more information and to watch the full webinar.

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Motorola Solutions introduces the Compass Decision Management System

Motorola Solutions has announced the launch of the Compass Decision Management System (Compass), reportedly providing organisations with security intelligence that helps users prevent human error. By outlining standard procedures, Compass automates incident reporting and highlights performance indicators to achieve effective and consistent outcomes.  By enabling security managers to customise step-by-step procedures that guide their teams, Compass advises

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New Censuswide survey reports major cyber risk in bringing personal devices back to offices

A nationwide survey of 2,000 UK employees conducted by Censuswide on behalf of Armis, analyses the new working culture and security of personal devices before the inevitable return to the office.  The results released today, demonstrate a heightened cybersecurity threat as the majority of the UK workforce (61%) intend to return to the office with their personal devices,

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Arcos Bosques complex utilises access control solutions from HID Global

Mexico City’s office and shopping complex, Arcos Bosques Torre 1 (Tower 1) has deployed HID Global’s access control solutions to heighten security and manage visitor entry. The complex includes two skyscrapers and is home to high-profile law firms, industrial, mining, media and technology companies, and one of the city’s most recognised shopping centres. With the

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