Successful end to end testing of ECHO automated alarm signalling

ECHO (Electronic Call Handling Operations Ltd) has completed the first ‘end-to-end’ testing of its new automated alarm signalling transmissions between an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) and the Essex Police Control Room. Over recent months ECHO, with support from network providers BT Redcare and CSL, has set up resilient connectivity to handle alarm signals from approved […]

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Bitesize | Black Friday security tips. Shop safely!

Security on Screen talks to security experts about how people can protect themselves during Black Friday. Our panel of experts includes Chris Hauk, Consumer Privacy Champion at Pixel Privacy, Javvad Malik, security awareness advocate at KnowBe4 and Andy Renshaw, VP of payment, strategy and solutions at Feedzai.

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PSA adds Qumulex to its Managed Security Service Provider Program

US-based systems integrator consortium, PSA Security Network, has added cloud-based, unified access control and video surveillance solution manufacturer Qumulex to its Managed Security Service Provider Program. “We’re very pleased to partner with PSA and provide its members a video surveillance and access control platform to migrate their customers from on-premises installations to the cloud and

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Plymouth Rock Technologies’ screening systems enter TSA evaluation

The SS1 shoe scanning technology and the CODA-1 ‘stand-off’ screening apparatus from Plymouth Rock Technologies have both been accepted into the US Transport Security Administration (TSA), Innovation Task Force (ITF) evaluation process. The ITF works by integrating key stakeholders to identify and demonstrate emerging solutions that increase security effectiveness and efficiency, improve passenger experience, and

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Siqura to move under TKH Security banner

Siqura is set to be moved under the TKH Security banner from January 1st 2021. Both companies are already part of the TKH Group. “By combining all activities, we give our customers more transparency and clarity in what we can offer them,” said Timme Grijpink, Managing Director of TKH Security. “Furthermore, we increase our services.

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Honeywell partners with Nozomi for cybersecurity

Honeywell and Nozomi Networks have announced a cybersecurity partnership to deliver more comprehensive, end-to-end cybersecurity for Operational Technology (OT) environments. The partnership combines Nozomi Networks’ OT & Internet of Things (IoT) security and visibility capabilities with Honeywell Forge Cybersecurity software, professional consulting and managed security services from Honeywell. “Our partnership with Nozomi Networks will enable

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Capital Garage Doors takes on UK distribution for the Night Sabre

Device Smart Ltd has signed a distribution agreement with Capital Garage Doors Ltd for the Night Sabre low-profile LED security light. The agreement covers the UK with the security light available through Capital Garage Doors’ SparesMaster trade only spares business. The Nignt Sabre is 32mm high yet produces 1400 lumens of light. Other key features

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Axis creates end-to-end security and surveillance solution for Manchester casino

Axis Communications has developed a sophisticated security solution to protect a new casino site in Manchester, UK for Napoleons Casinos & Restaurants. The complete end-to-end solution offers protection at the perimeter, entrance and exit points, as well as close monitoring of the gaming hall and individual machines, guarding against break-ins and criminal damage as well

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Bitesize | The new Jupyter Infostealer malware.

A newly uncovered trojan malware campaign is targeting businesses and higher education in what appears to be an effort to steal usernames, passwords and other private information as well as creating a persistent backdoor onto compromised systems. Jupyter infostealer has been detailed by cybersecurity company Morphisec who discovered it on the network of an unnamed

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Newly discovered ‘Chaes’ malware targeting e-commerce customers

The Cybereason Nocturnus Team has identified an active campaign targeting customers of a larger e-commerce platform with newly identified multi-stage malware that evades antivirus tools dubbed Chaes. The info-stealing malware is designed to harvest sensitive consumer information, including login credentials, credit card numbers and other financial information. The Nocturnus Team has been tracking threat actors

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ESET Research discovers Lazarus attack in South Korea

ESET researchers have discovered attempts to deploy Lazarus malware via a supply-chain attack (on less secure parts of the supply network) in South Korea. In order to deliver its malware, the attackers used an unusual supply-chain mechanism, abusing legitimate South Korean security software and digital certificates stolen from two different companies. The attack was made

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Amazon recalls Ring video doorbells after fire threat

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

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IDIS launches new AI Box DV-2232 for COVID-19

IDIS is supporting return-to-work tactics during COVID-19 with the launch of the AI Box (DV-2232). Powered by IDIS Deep Learning Engine, the AI Box is an add-on appliance that’s compatible with existing IDIS network cameras and DirectIP NVRs, eliminating the need for complex analytics software or edge VA devices. The IDIS AI Box for COVID-19

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Animal Jam reveals data breach affecting 46 million user accounts

Online children’s game, Animal Jam has been hit by a severe data breach, impacting 46 million user accounts. Developer of Animal Jam, WildWorks, stated that Animal Jam user data was stolen in connection with a recent attack on the server of a vendor it uses for intra-company communication. The virtual world game was launched in

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Milestone updates XProtect VMS

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

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ONVIF 22nd Developers’ Plugfest goes virtual

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

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Cybereason unveils new XDR cyberattack solution

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

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Veracity names new Systems Sales Manager

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

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Fairfield University partners with Pulse Secure for cybersecurity education

Fairfield University and Pulse Secure, have announced a new partnership to educate the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. The Connecticut-based University is now offering a flexible 30-credit Master of Science in Cybersecurity programme, which will reportedly leverage Pulse Secure technology in its new state-of-the-art cybersecurity lab. “Security threats thrive off distraction and working through stressful

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Aiphone announces new IX-EA IP video door station intercom

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

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Data breach roundtable | Addressing the Threats

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

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Cognitec upgrades FaceVACS biometric engine for masked faces

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

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Exploring Pelco’s Sarix Professional cameras

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

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Gulfnet Security Systems partners with Patriot One to serve Middle East region

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

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Identiv releases Freedom Cloud

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

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Infortrend develops hybrid cloud storage solution

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,

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Flemish Government opts for AEOS from Nedap

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

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Westcon signs distribution agreement with AttackIQ

Global technology distributor, Westcon has signed an agreement with breach and attack simulation (BAS) specialist, AttackIQ, to distribute its solutions in the EMEA and APAC regions. “Breach damage is worse than ever,” said Carl Wright, Chief Commercial Officer at Attack IQ. “In 2021, cyber damage on the global economy is expected to reach US$6 trillion

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CSL Announces new CSL Router partnership with Optex

Optex’ award-winning Intelligent Visual Monitoring Solution is a cost-effective solution that adds video to a monitored alarm system. It consists of an IP device, The Bridge, which links sensors or panic buttons to ONVIF cameras, mapping the detection zones to the right cameras and a cloud-based gated portal which is then connected to the ARC.

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AndroVideo unveils first commercially available cameras built according to OSSA’s Technology Stack

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

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What to expect from Security & Safety Things’ escon ecosystem conference 2020

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

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MxBell becomes Mobotix Live

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

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A quick guide to Identiv’s SCR3310 v2.0 USB smart card reader

Identiv’s ultra-compact SCR3310 v2.0 smart card reader is CAC and PIV-approved, and adapts for government, enterprise, or home use. It’s FIPS-201-certified and TAA-compliant, available in USB A and USB C, and is EMV-compliant for cashless transactions.

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Genetec’s Security Center Transaction Finder in action

Genetec’s Security Center Transaction Finder can be used to speed up investigations. With embedded exception-based reporting (EBR) capabilities, the point-of-sale (POS) module combines retailer’s video, POS transaction data, and video analytics, all in a single interface.

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Assa Abloy unveils new customer support app

Assa Abloy Opening Solutions UK & Ireland is improving its customer experience by launching the Assa Abloy Customer Support app. The free app for iOS and Android operating systems provides customers with remote technical product support via live streaming, alongside instant access to useful product resources. The Door Hardware Group division will be the first

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Data breach roundtable | Staying ahead of the Attackers

Following reports that multinational energy company Enel Group has been hit by a second data ransomware attack this year, Security on Screen’s panel of cybersecurity experts explain what security teams should be doing to ensure their company stays ahead of the attackers. “When multinational companies are hit by attacks and data breaches, it should be

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Ettiene Van Der Watt to lead Axis Communications in MEA

Axis Communications has announced Ettiene Van Der Watt as its newly appointed regional director for the Middle East & Africa, encompassing the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Africa and Levant countries. A well-known member of the Axis team for almost 10 years,  Van Der Watt steps up to his leadership new role having previously

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Survey highlights Covid challenges for IT security stakeholders

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

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DHS Launches New Center for Countering Human Trafficking

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

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Cybereason puts its money where its mouth is

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

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Nozomi Networks launches Vantage

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

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Dahua Sponsors Omdia reports on next generation network cameras

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

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VSaaS and ACaaS: Embracing the future of physical security

Cloud-enabled technologies have seen a huge increase in use across Europe. As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold and people were forced into lockdown, services such as video conferencing tools enabled people to stay connected and many businesses to continue to operate successfully. Fast forward to today and, with many still working from home as infection

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Swiggy selects Securonix

India’s largest and most valuable food ordering and delivery platform, Swiggy, has successfully deployed a new security operations and analytics platform from Securonix. The platform will reportedly provide Swiggy with a scalable solution, providing automated threat detection, response and the compliance capabilities needed to respond to the ever-changing threat landscape. “As the leader in the

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Highlights of Nokia’s Threat Intelligence report 2020

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

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Cybersecurity improvements essential for resilient physical security

Devices and applications play an increasingly important part in our everyday lives. As these technologies become smarter, so they grow in potential. The evolution of the smart city sees such devices employed to manage and maintain basic services, while smart homes and businesses are adopting the ubiquity of connected solutions to enhance productivity, reduce friction

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My1Login and Hitachi Europe announce technology partnership

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

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HID Global expands multi-factor authentication features for Temenos Infinity

HID Global has been working with banking software manufacturer Temenos to expand the features of its multi-factor authentication solution that are available to Temenos Infinity users. HID’s risk-based authentication solution is pre-integrated with Temenos’ digital front office product, Infinity. “HID is committed to helping Temenos customers meet today’s extraordinary demand for safe and secure access

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