ISRM

The ISRM announces two new training courses happening August 19

The Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM) has announced two new training courses – Level 4 Award in foundations of Security and Risk Management, and the Level 5 Award in Terrorism Prevention and Management. Both courses are due to run from August 19 – 23, taking place at 9am BST and 4pm BST, respectively. Level […]

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FLIR

Teledyne FLIR announces winners of 2024 Vision Awards at APSCON Conference

Teledyne FLIR Defense recently announced the winners of the 29th Annual ‘Vision Awards’ at the APSCON 2024 Conference in Houston, Texas. The Teledyne FLIR Vision Awards are presented to members of the airborne law enforcement community who have best demonstrated use of thermal imaging systems in carrying out their missions, whether pursuing suspects, conducting search

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barox

barox expands 10Gb Ethernet capability with new SFP switch range

barox has further expanded its 10Gb Ethernet switch range, with the release of the new RY-LGSO38-10 10Gb SFP Light Core Ethernet switch. The new barox RY-LGSO38-10 19″ 10Gb Ethernet switch is the first in a number of new 10G options due to be released through the course of this year and the company claims it

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Check Point

KnowBe4 celebrates 14th anniversary

KnowBe4 has announced it will celebrate the organisation’s 14th anniversary by donating to plant 14,000 trees across 14 forests worldwide. Forests in Australia, Brazil, Germany, The Netherlands, UK, India, Indonesia, Madagascar, California, Washington and Florida were selected for this year’s donation. These forests house a range of protected species including the Monarch Butterfly, the Gray

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HID

University of Dundee selects HID’s access control solutions for campuswide upgrade

HID has announced that the University of Dundee is updating its city campus estate implementing HID Mobile Access and signature HID Signo readers throughout its buildings HID states that this is to guarantee the university has a modern, secure and reliable access control system to allow staff and students to enter using both RFID cards

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Seagate

Seagate Technology reports revenue of $6.5bn for 2024

Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX) (the “Company” or “Seagate”), a leading innovator of mass-capacity data storage, today reported financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 28, 2024. It announced revenue of $1.89 billion (£1.48bn) for the fourth quarter of this fiscal year, and $6.55bn (£5.13bn) for 2024. During the

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Datapath

Datapath unveils VSN V3 Xeon processor option

Datapath has introduced Intel’s powerful Xeon CPU to its VSN V3 video wall processor to meet the demand for today’s high resolution, high demand Control Room applications. Datapath’s VSN systems are used by governments and organisations around the globe, in industries ranging from defence and network security to utility and blue-light services. Already available with

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Cyber Security and Resilience Bill

i-confidential and Acumen Cyber react to news of £6m ICO fine to software co following 2022 NHS attack

Acumen Cyber and i-confidential respond to recent report that the ICO has placed a provisional fine of £6 million on Advanced Computer Software for a cyber attack that disrupted the NHS in 2022. Brian Boyd, head of technical delivery at i-confidential, said: “This is a huge fine that highlights the importance the ICO is placing

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Zimperium

The growing threat of OTP-stealing malware: insights from Zimperium’s zLabs

Nico Chiaraviglio, Chief Scientist at Zimperium, offers an expert insight into the growing threat of one-time password stealing malware. One-time passwords (OTPs) have become a cornerstone of modern cybersecurity, offering an additional layer of protection for online accounts. However, as enterprises rely more heavily on OTPs to safeguard sensitive data and applications, attackers have also

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RGB Spectrum

RGB Spectrum unveils the Zio W4008

RGB Spectrum has announced the launch of its newest addition to the Zio AV-over-IP product family: the Zio W4008 Series Video Wall Processors. RGB states that this processor is designed to drive up to 8x 4k60 or 2x 8k60 displays, making it an ideal solution for mission-critical environments. The company also claims that the Zio W4008 series offers all the functionality

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TDSi

TDSi adds new placement student to its Software Development Team

TDSi has announce Samuel Annear has joined their company’s Software Development Team, based in Poole in Dorset, for a 12-month placement as part of his Computing Studies Course at Bournemouth University.    “We are delighted to welcome Samuel to the TDSi team as our new placement student,” Tina Baker, Software Project Manager at TDSi, said. “Whilst we design

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Armis

Armis surpasses $200M ARR, doubling ARR in less than 18 months

Armis, the asset intelligence cybersecurity company, has announced that it has surpassed $200m (£157.04m) in annual recurring revenue (ARR) doubling its ARR in less than 18 months and making it one of just a few companies that have achieved this rapid scale, not just in the cyber security market, but of any SaaS company worldwide,

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Verkada

Verkada opens its Command platform to third-party cameras

Verkada has announced a new way for organisations to transition to the cloud with its Command Connector, which enables third-party cameras to connect to Verkada’s Command platform.  In addition, Verkada also announced a range of new additions to its platform, including a next-generation door reader. “As we continue to expand our footprint we want to

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assa abloy

ASSA ABLOY Aperio C100: A versatile device for adding digital access management to doors and more

ASSA ABLOY knows that having doors with mechanical security can be a drag on the effectiveness and efficiency of facilities management. While wiring ever more locks to make access control more flexible is expensive and disruptive, a wireless solution built for compatibility can be the answer. According to ASSA ABLOY, it takes a few minutes

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ONVIF

Demand for interoperability and ONVIF standards helps drive growth in physical security market

ONVIF has announced that more than 30,000 product models in the $120B global physical security market meet the ONVIF conformance requirements for interoperability. This new milestone means that the number of ONVIF conformant, interoperable products has doubled in the last three years and tripled since 2018. Security system integrators and end users around the world

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Eagle Eye Networks

Eagle Eye Networks | 96% of parents want to mandate camera sharing during emergencies in K-12 schools

According to a survey commissioned by Eagle Eye Networks, 96% of K-12 parents in the United States support a mandate requiring schools to share security cameras with 911 Communications Centers during emergencies. A federal mandate was preferred by 56% of parents, 29% wanted a community-level requirement, and 11% favoured a school district mandate.  Camera Sharing

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nssg

NSSG: Regional flight disruptions in Middle East likely to lengthen due to rising tensions

According to a new report by the NSSG, mounting tensions between Iran and Israel prompted the Jordanian government to issue a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) on Sunday, August 4, that asked airlines to carry additional reserve fuel. The NOTAM is effective until 0000 local time on Wednesday, August 7, and further similar action could

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KnowBe4

KnowBe4 & aql launches the first CyberSecure Leeds

As part of the Leeds Digital Festival, KnowBe4, in partnership with aql, will host the first CyberSecure Leeds: Human Risk & Connectivity Summit. The immersive event will take place on Thursday, 19 September 2024 at aql’s Salem Chapel in Leeds.   The CyberSecure Leeds summit has been designed for businesses of all sizes and government officials to learn

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isrm

ISRM webinar August 12: Microsoft Meltdown and Fragile Systems

The ISRM is once again inviting security professionals to its discussion on the the global outage that impacted Microsoft systems around the world on July 20. It takes place online on Monday, August 12 at 4pm BST. According to the ISRM, the incident cannot be considered as an error, simple failure or outlier event. It

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ACDS

HID acquires Sewio Networks 

HID has announced it has acquired Sewio Networks (Sewio), which expands HID’s growing RTLS portfolio, particularly for asset tracking use cases in automotive and manufacturing. “Welcoming the Sewio team into the HID family reinforces our commitment to being a major player in the RTLS space,” said Björn Lidefelt, EVP and Head of HID. “With Sewio’s technology and expertise,

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International Cyber Expo

International Cyber Expo’s Global Cyber Summit announces resilience as its overarching theme

Nineteen Group, organisers of International Cyber Expo, has announced the programme for the 2024 Global Cyber Summit, curated by the Security Awareness Special Interest Group (SASIG) and sponsored by Dataminr, Threatlocker, and e2e-Assure. The summit, set to take place at Olympia London on the 24-25 September 2024, will feature insightful panel discussions focused on cybersecurity in an international context,

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Datapath

VSN V3 processor from Datapath now available with Xeon processor option

Datapath, the award-winning innovator of video management and control technology, has introduced Intel’s powerful Xeon CPU to its VSN V3 video wall processor to meet the demand for today’s high resolution, high demand Control Room applications. Datapath’s VSN systems are used by governments and organisations around the globe, in industries ranging from defence and network

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Salt

Salt Security reinforces API platform with innovations

Salt Security has announced the launch of new enhancements to the Salt Security API Protection Platform that enhance API discovery, posture governance and threat protection across organisations. Salt claims that theur latest innovations empower organisations to proactively govern their API posture, gain unprecedented visibility into encrypted and unencrypted API traffic, and outsmart sophisticated bad actors

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i-PRO

i-PRO introduces new in-car video rear/side camera with Edge AI human detection

 i-PRO has announced the launch of its new In-Car Video Rear/Side Camera, the WV-VCR40W. A component of i-PRO’s ICV4000 in-car video (ICV) system, i-PRO states that the new camera is ideal for law enforcement agencies, first responders and members of the armed forces seeking wide-angle coverage and high-resolution capture of video from the back seat, side,

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DeterTech

DeterTech and Northamptonshire Police join forces against burglary

DeterTech and Northamptonshire Police have partnered in a joint initiative to prevent burglary and deter opportunistic thieves operating in Northampton.  Under the “Stand up to Crime” initiative, Northamptonshire Police will distribute crime prevention packs including SmartWater kits to residents in two pilot areas – Weston Area Northampton and Corby Kingswood.  The initiative has been designed

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Immix

Zimperium uncovers sophisticated SMS stealer campaign

Zimperium has announced the discovery of a new and potent threat identified as the SMS Stealer. This malicious software, uncovered by Zimperium’s zLabs team during routine malware analysis, has been identified in over 105,000 samples, across more than 600 global brands, highlighting its extensive reach and significant risks, including account takeovers and identity theft. The SMS

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ISRM

ISRM offers new free-to-attend ‘Master Class in Table-Top Exercising’, August 7

The Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM) knows that training and exercising are undoubtedly two of the most critical components in the development of an effective enterprise-wide risk management and crisis response capability. However, it is also an area that is characterised by misunderstanding, weak practices and general lack of awareness of how effective training

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SMOKE SCREEN

Smoke Screen latest podcast goes live

Leading name in innovative security fog solutions, Smoke Screen, has released its latest podcast, which this week features Ric Martin from Pinnacle Systems, who discusses innovation vs standardisation. The podcast, which promises to be a game-changer for security professionals, asset protection enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by psychology, sociology, and criminology will be released each month,

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Eagle Eye

Eagle Eye 911 Camera Sharing honoured with 2024 Secure Campus Award

Eagle Eye Networks has announced Eagle Eye 911 Camera Sharing won the Secure Campus Award in the Cloud Solutions & Services category.  Sponsored by Campus Security Today, the awards “honour the outstanding achievements of security industry manufacturers whose products are considered particularly noteworthy in their ability to improve campus security.” Winners are chosen by an independent panel of security industry experts. 

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INTERPOL

Police recover over USD 40 million from international email scam thanks to INTERPOL’s help

A global stop-payment mechanism developed by INTERPOL has helped Singapore authorities make their largest ever recovery of funds defrauded in a business email compromise scam. On 23 July 2024, a commodity firm based in Singapore filed a police report stating that they had fallen victim to a business email compromise scam, in which a scammer obtains

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Keeper

Keeper Security report finds people are overwhelmed by too many passwords

Keeper Security has released their Fortifying Cyber Resilience: Insights Into Global Cybersecurity Practices report, which found 62% of people are worried about managing too many passwords. The survey of more than 6,000 respondents globally underscores a growing concern among users about the complexity of password management. The report reveals critical insights into current security practices, highlighting

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ASSA ABLOY

Italian resort identifies ASSA ABLOY master key system to maximise security and flexibility

When a prominent Italian resort needed a new master key system to boost efficiency, they turned to ASSA ABLOY‘s CYS10 System to great effect. Hotel managers require security, flexibility, durability and aesthetics in an access management system which can cover guest rooms and shared spaces, on one hand, and private staff areas on the other.

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Datapath

Datapath announce Julia Baumgartner as new Business Development Manager for DACH

Datapath has strengthened its DACH operations further with the appointment of Julia Baumgartner as Business Development Manager for the region. Baumgartner’s past roles include eight-and-a-half years at kvm-tech electronic gmbh, where she rose from international sales roles to Managing Director. Effective immediately, Baumgartner’s new role will see her working closely with Datapath’s DACH and Western

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NCSC

NCSC and partners issue warning over North Korean state-sponsored cyber campaign

Following the UK and international allies exposing a global cyber espionage campaign, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – a part of GCHQ – has issued a new advisory. The global cyber espionage campaign was carried out by attackers sponsored by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to further the regime’s military and nuclear

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HID

HID Signo Readers deliver secure path to GovPass compliance for UK government facilities

HID has announced that its Signo Readers seamlessly integrate with the UK government’s GovPass standard, built on open standards for enhanced security and flexibility. GovPass, the most secure government pass to date according to the UK government’s website, leverages open standards to ensure interoperability across different suppliers. Leveraging the UK government’s standard for card encryption and

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Security essen

Security Essen announces day of training and further education

In cooperation with the BDSW, the Day of training and further education will be held for the sixth time on September 17 at Security Essen 2024, and all trainees, students and re-trainees of the security industry are cordially invited. A full programme has been prepared, including expert lectures on various topics, the awarding of prizes

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Morse Watchmans

Morse Watchmans showcase key management solutions at National School Safety Conference

Morse Watchmans brought its key control safety solutions to the 20th Annual National School Safety Conference, that was held in Orlando, FL July 29-August 2. On display in booth #100 and tabletop T-15 were Morse Watchmans’ advanced key control solutions for K-12 and Higher Education applications, including the innovative Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit, as well as

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ISRM

ISRM Global Crisis Watch 286

The Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM) is inviting security professionals to its latest Global Crisis Watch, number 286, on Friday, August 2 at 10:00 BST. This week highlighted topics include, rising tensions between Israel and Lebanon, the questionable Venezuelan elections, the U.S. suspension of aid to Georgia over un-democratic elections, and Ukraine’s recent receipt

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StackHawk

StackHawk enhances API Discovery with HawkAI

StackHawk has announced API Discovery Powered by HawkAI, an AI driven feature, that they state gives security teams a more efficient way to understand their organisation’s attack surface. StackHawk claims that HawkAI not only uncovers and recommends which APIs and applications to bring under test, but also boosts teamwork between security and developer teams, giving businesses

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Eagle Eye

Eagle Eye 911 Camera Sharing wins 2024 Campus Safety BEST Award

Eagle Eye Networks has announced Eagle Eye 911 Camera Sharing won the 2024 Campus Safety BEST Award in the Video Surveillance Software category. The Campus Safety BEST Awards “honour superior security, law enforcement, emergency management, facilities management and life safety products and services for healthcare, higher education, and K-12 school campuses.”  Eagle Eye 911 Camera Sharing is a new technology that gives Emergency

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INTERPOL

Record seizures in INTERPOL operation against drug trafficking

More than 615 tonnes of illicit drugs and precursor chemicals worth $1.6 billion have been seized in 31 countries, in an operation coordinated by INTERPOL. Operation Lionfish Hurricane, undertaken in April and May 2024, led to 206 arrests after targeting drug trafficking networks spanning South America, Africa and Europe. The operation’s unprecedented seizure of 505

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Anticipate London

Anticipate London announces free webinar: “Resilience Amid Global Risks” for August 14

Anticipate London is inviting security professionals to a free webinar taking place Wednesday, August 14, at 2pm BST. Entitled “Resilience Amid Global Risks”, the panel will discuss strategies to navigate geopolitical, environmental, and economic risks, focusing on VUCA methodologies and adaptation strategies. Speakers will include Alisa Sultmane, Head of Security and Emergency Planning, at Keolis

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Cato

Cato Networks surpasses $200m and doubles ARR in under two years

Cato Networks has announced it surpassed $200 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) in the second quarter of 2024 – doubling its total ARR in under two years. The news comes weeks after Cato was named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Single-Vendor SASE. “IT security is broken, and enterprises are turning to

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VNC

VNC’s VNCphone puts an end to mobile spying

VNC has unveiled their VNCphone, which the company states is a combination of mobile phone, operating system and pre-installed applications for secure mobile communication and collaboration. With VNCphone, VNC believes it now enables professional mobile working without spying and illegal data eavesdropping – from the hardware, operating systems and platforms to the application modules at

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CARRIER

Carrier announces Advance to Advanced upgrade campaign

According to Carrier, the ability to retrofit and upgrade is intrinsic to its hardware and digital solution design process. By looking after upgrading and retrofitting its install base, the company says it solidifies its relationship and reputation with its customers as a trusted long-term partner. So, the company has recently announced the release of three

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Transmit

Transmit Security reveals new dark web research report

Transmit Security has announced the release of a new in-depth report, “The GenAI-Fueled Threat Landscape: A Dark Web Report by the Transmit Security Research Lab.” The report is the result of continuous investigation by a team of fraud analysts in the Transmit Security Research Lab and reveals how dark web marketplaces and fraud tools have changed

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assa abloy

ASSA ABLOY teams up with Secured by Design for roadshow

ASSA ABLOY is set to host a Secured by Design (SBD) roadshow throughout September, highlighting the advantages of designing buildings with security in mind from the outset. The roadshow will bring together Yale, Yale Door and Window Solutions, Mila, ABLOY, Mul-T-Lock, and UNION from across the ASSA ABLOY Group. It will be attended by 80

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Salt

Salt Security discovers security flaws in Hotjar

Salt Security has released new threat research from Salt-Labs, highlighting critical security flaws within popular web analytics provider Hotjar and a renowned global news outlet – highlighting elevated risk for enterprises. Hotjar is a key solution for product teams who want to go beyond traditional web and product analytics so they can empathise with and understand

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ASSA ABLOY

ASSA ABLOY announces promotion of Jacques Vermeulen to National Accounts Manager for the New Locksmiths UKI – Commercial Group

ASSA ABLOY has announced the promotion of Jacques Vermeulen to the position of National Accounts Manager for the newly established Locksmiths UKI – Commercial Group.  Vermeulen brings over eight years of experience, having worked with Mul-T-Lock, part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, as a Regional Sales Manager, developing a deep understanding of the locksmith industry, which he can

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Dubai Police

Dutch Prime Minister praises Dubai Police’s efforts in extraditing wanted criminal Faisal Taghi

The Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Dick Schoof, has commended the UAE’s efforts and security cooperation, through the Dubai Police, in extraditing Faisal Taghi. Taghi is a high-value target criminal wanted by Dutch authorities and Schoof further expressed his appreciation of the UAE and gratitude for the strong bilateral relations between the two nations.  Meanwhile,

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Paxton Net2

Paxton Net2 integrates with multiple systems, providing bespoke access for prime office space & top-rated fitness club

Paxton Net2 is Paxton’s flagship access control system that provides a scalable, feature-rich solution that can integrate easily with many other leading security products. It has recently been specified at Nicol Corner, based in Bedfordview, Johannesburg, South Africa – a luxury development which features a a six-star fitness club, prime office space, and an award-winning

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Lakera

Lakera raises $20m for security towards GenAI applications

Lakera has announced that they’ve raised $20m in a Series A funding round led by Atomico, with participation from Citi Ventures, Dropbox and existing investors. This funding round has been closed within only a few months of Lakera announcing their Seed round and the participation from the venture arms of a financial services firm and

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Flir

Teledyne FLIR Defense unveils non-ITAR long-range airborne imaging system

Teledyne FLIR Defense has unveiled its UltraFORCE 380-HDc imaging system at the Farnborough International Air Show. The new long-range airborne surveillance solution is not subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), easing shipping and freedom of movement to customers outside the United States. The UltraFORCE 380-HDc delivers superior high-definition multi-spectral imaging in a compact, low-profile package.

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Zimperium

Zimperium | Assessing mobile security amongst Olympic teams at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Krishna Vishnubhotla, Vice President of Product Strategy at Zimperium, explains how teams can boost their mobile security at the 2024 Olympics “As the world gathers for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, the focus is not only on the athletes’ performances but also on the technology that supports them. “Mobile devices have become indispensable for

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ABLOY

Securing the Future: Abloy UK launches new white paper

Abloy UK has launched a new white paper, titled Securing the Future: Revolutionising Critical Infrastructure Access Control with Digital Solutions.  The document investigates the transformative potential of digital access control technologies, specifically focusing on the comparative strengths and weaknesses of Near Field Communication (NFC) and Bluetooth. Steve Wintle, Head of Critical Infrastructure at Abloy UK said:

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Genetec

Genetec announces successful outcome over Sensormatic’s patent infringement claims

Genetec has announced that the lawsuit filed by Sensormatic against Genetec has ended definitively in the company’s favour with Genetec exonerated of any patent infringement and with the court awarding Genetec attorney fees. Sensormatic Electronics, LLC (“Sensormatic”), a subsidiary of Tyco International (“Tyco”), which is now merged with Johnson Controls (“JCI”), filed suit against Genetec

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IDEMIA

IDEMIA Public Security partners with Iowa Department of Transportation and Samsung

IDEMIA Public Security North America has announced the launch of the Iowa mobile ID to Samsung Wallet, in collaboration with Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) and Samsung. Iowa residents can now securely store their mobile ID in their Samsung Wallet and start using it to easily assert their identity from their mobile phone at

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Paris Olympics

Ready, Steady, Secure – All eyes on Paris as Paris Olympics sponsors become prime cyber targets

As the Paris Olympics kick off on July 26th, there’s a heightened threat of cyberattacks in Paris, especially targeting key sponsors and those closely associated with the event. Today, Tenable warns that all involved parties should be hyper vigilant against cyber-attacks such as ransomware, identity management breaches, and physical attacks on hardware like CCTV and ticket gates.

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Intersec KSA

Intersec Saudi Arabia confirms patronage for largest edition to date

Intersec Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia’s leading trade fair for safety, security, and fire protection, will be held under the patronage of the High Commission of Industrial Security and in association with the Ministry of Interior and Saudi Civil Defence. The announcement comes after organiser 1st Arabia, under license by Messe Frankfurt, revealed that the 2024

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ISRM GCW 285

ISRM launches Global Crisis Watch 285

The Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM) is inviting security professional to its weekly Global Crisis Watch, #285, taking place tomorrow, Friday, July 26, at 10:00 BST. Topics this week will include Kamala Harris replacing Joe Biden in the U.S election race, the security measures being put in place for the upcoming Paris Olympics, Ukranian

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NCSC

NCSC | New legislation will help counter the cyber threat to our essential services

Jon Ellison, NCSC Director of National Resilience, believes that the new legislations will help drastically with cyber threats to essential services. “Last week cyber security was unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight by an IT outage which caused significant worldwide disruption. While the incident was not the result of a cyber attack — as the NCSC was

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Secure Logiq

Secure Logiq announces two key promotions

Secure Logiq has announced the promotions of Ben Pavesi and Ben Yoxall, with Pavesi promoted to Business Improvement Manager and Yoxall to Commercial Director. Since joining Secure Logiq in April 2021 as a Production Engineer, Pavesi has gained valuable insights into company operations, identifying areas for improvement and contributing significantly to the company’s success. In

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HID

HID and onUgo partner to bring HID Mobile Access via digital wallet capabilities to ISPT

HID has announced that Australian property fund manager ISPT has deployed HID Mobile Access through its trusted technology partner onUgo, to enable employee badges in digital wallets at ISPT’s office in George Place, Sydney. This is ahead of a larger portfolio implementation that has commenced across a number of ISPT’s flagship office precincts nationally and allows employees and tenant

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Smoke Screen

Smoke Screen launches “groundbreaking” podcast for security professionals and enthusiasts

Leading name in innovative security fog solutions, Smoke Screen, is thrilled to announce the launch of “The Security Breakdown Podcast”, a series designed to delve deep into the challenging questions that shape the security industry today. It features insightful discussions led by experts from Smoke Screen, including MD Matt Gilmartin and Marketing Manager Scott Ballard

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Beyond Blue CEO CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike blames test software bug for outage: Beyond Blue CEO responds

It has been announced that CrowdStrike has blamed a test software bug for Friday’s outage which has caused chaos across the world, with the organisation’s CEO now also being called to US Congress. Following the news, David Ferbrache OBE, Managing Director at Beyond Blue gives his views on what we can learn from the incident.

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DigiCert

Bedrock Security names Co-Founder Bruno Kurtic as new Chief Executive Officer

Bedrock Security has announced the appointment of co-founder Bruno Kurtic to President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In addition, Co-founder Pranava Adduri has been appointed to the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and co-founder Ganesha Shanmuganathan as the Chief Architect. “Data should be at the centre of enterprise security strategy and until now enterprises

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KnowBe4

KnowBe4 named UK’s Best Workplace for Women

KnowBe4 has announced that it has been named as one of UK’s Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place to Work UK, the global authority on workplace culture. Ranking 32nd out of 330 organisations on the 2024 UK’s Best Workplace for Women List in the medium-sized category, KnowBe4 has been recognised as being committed to ensuring a

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Reconeyez

Six ways Reconeyez believes they can benefit you

Eager to solve your security and protection issues, Reconeyez have mapped out six ways they believe they can be of great assistance for you. Reconeyez believes that they are cost-effective for the client, perfect for last-minute installation and don’t make any unnecessary call-outs. They do have some client satisfaction regarding this, as BCM Security stated:

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Zimperium

Evolv Technology’s latest software update designed to simplify security management

Evolv Technology has announced its latest software update aimed at helping security teams strengthen safety measures and drive operational efficiency. Evolv offers an integrated suite of solutions, analytics and communication tools designed to help security professionals deter, detect, and orchestrate incident responses. The update introduces new tools and features to the MyEvolv Portal and Mobile

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ISRM

ISRM webinar: Microsoft Meltdown and Fragile Systems: Lessons Learned

According to the ISRM, the global outage that impacted Microsoft systems around the world on July 20 cannot be considered as an error, simple failure or an outlier event. It was in fact an absolutely inevitable consequence of the increasingly complex interactions and inter-dependencies that characterise the global networks on which we are dependent, and

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ACDS

Neovera strengthens cyber defence capabilities with acquisition of Emagined Security

Neovera has announced the acquisition of Emagined Security, with the aim to combine resources and knowledge to tackle the challenges of the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape and regulatory requirements, especially within the financial, healthcare and government markets. “This is a strategic move that builds on other recent acquisitions, strengthening our cybersecurity arsenal to better address the needs

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barox Kommunikation

barox Kommunikation joins Genetec Technology Partner Program

barox Kommunikation AG, the global manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, is delighted to announce that it has enrolled into the Genetec™ Technology Partner Program (TPP). barox’s network management Genetec plug-in provides flexibility and extended network diagnostics from within the Genetec™ Security Center, significantly reducing security network support costs, the

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ASSA ABLOY

How schools can save time, money and headaches with an ASSA ABLOY digital access solution 

The ASSA ABLOY SMARTair solution can help schools save time and money according to the company, but how, exactly? They explain why here. Pupils and teachers, maintenance teams and cleaning contractors, visitors, parents and many others… All kinds of people move into and around a school, all day, every day. By digitalising access, instead of

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Safeture

Safeture AB and Eagle Shark announce strategic partnership

Leading safety and risk management solutions provider, Safeture, has announced a strategic partnership with Eagle Shark, a distinguished Danish company specialising in security and surveillance technology. This collaboration will significantly enhance global safety solutions for organisations, Safeture says, by combining its state-of-the-art technology platform with Eagle Shark’s extensive experience in security and surveillance. The partnership

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IBM

IBM wins contract to strengthen USAID cybersecurity response in Europe and Eurasia

IBM has secured a five-year contract with $26m in initial funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to support its Cybersecurity Protection and Response (CPR) program. The program is aimed to expand and enhance the agency’s cybersecurity response support for host governments in the Europe and Eurasia (E&E) region. IBM’s multidisciplinary team will provide the continuous assistance

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RegulatingAI

RegulatingAI leads critical discussions at the Momentum AI Global Summit in San Jose

The Momentum AI Global Business Summit, held on July 16-17 in San Jose, spotlighted RegulatingAI as a key enabler of addressing the future of AI regulations. The Summit, known for setting new benchmarks in enterprise AI innovation, provided a valuable platform for attendees to evaluate, deploy, and scale AI in their businesses. The Summit featured numerous high-profile

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INTERPOL

INTERPOL assisted operation against art trafficking yields 85 arrests and 6,400 objects recovered

The eighth edition of INTERPOL assisted Operation Pandora saw customs and law enforcement authorities from 25 countries join forces against international art trafficking. Led by the Spanish Guardia Civil with the support of Europol, the operation resulted in 85 arrests and the recovery of more than 6,400 cultural goods. During Pandora VIII, several thousand checks

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International Cyber Expo

Cybersecurity leaders join expanded International Cyber Expo Advisory Council

International Cyber Expo has announced the expansion of its Advisory Council, now composed of 40 industry leaders from the fields of physical and cyber security. The Advisory Council, chaired by Ciaran Martin, Former CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Professor at The University of Oxford, helps shape and inform the International Cyber Expo, held

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Safeture

Safeture AB announces continued improved profitability in Q2 2024 results

Safeture has announced its latest financial results, with sales up 25% from 11.1 MSEK (€900k) in 2023 to 13.9 MSEK (€1.19m) this year. Net revenue for the company amounted to 27.5 MSEK (€2.36m), up 27% on last year. CEO Magnus Hultman commented that the results hit below financial targets this year “but were in line

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Essen

Premiere at Security Essen for Bank and Savings Bank Day

Bank security is one of the key topics of Security Essen 2024 and on September 19, the “Day of Banks and Savings Banks” will showcase practical solutions for financial institutions. “With the right measures, the number of explosive attacks in some regions of Germany has been reduced by up to 80%,” Julia Jacob, Project Manager

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Barrier Networks

Barrier Networks welcomes new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill

Via the recent King’s speech, the government has announced a new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill was unveiled, which is planned to boost the security of the NHS and UK essential services after the health service suffered various cyber attacks in which more than 400GB of sensitive patient data was leaked. In response to the

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ISRM GCW 284

ISRM launches Global Crisis Watch 284

The Institute of Strategic Risk Management, (ISRM), has sent out the invitation to its latest Global Crisis Watch, number 284, where topics of discussion will include the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, which has enhanced and further solidified the former President’s support base, the fact that Ukraine is becoming more open to negotiating with

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FLIR

Teledyne FLIR boosts Boson+ infrared thermal camera performance

Teledyne FLIR has announced the next-generation embedded software for the ITAR-free Boson+ thermal camera module, delivering high performing uncooled thermal imaging technology for defence, firefighting, automotive, security, and surveillance applications. Featuring thermal sensitivity of ≤20 mK, FLIR states that the Boson+ has been upgraded to provide even sharper thermal imagery and improved spatial filtering. “Boson+ shares the industry-leading

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Cloudera

Cloudera unveils new observability offerings for on-premises and public cloud data centres

Cloudera has announced two new offerings for Cloudera Observability Premium, designed to simplify and automate platform administration. Cloudera states that the new features provide a single source of observability across all cloud-based and on-premises data centres, even for the most secure enterprises. With the increasing demand for strategic insights from technologies like GenAI and the

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Check Point

KnowBe4 launches free BreachSim

KnowBe4 has announced the release of BreachSim, a free tool designed to help organisations identify and address network security vulnerabilities from the lens of a hacker. According to KnowBe4, BreachSim enables IT security professionals and network administrators to uncover weaknesses in their security infrastructure and demonstrate the critical importance of employee training. BreachSim detects how

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Abloy UK Pulse

Abloy UK introduces ABLOY PULSE: A revolutionary new kinetic energy key system

Abloy UK has launched ABLOY PULSE, a “revolutionary kinetic energy key system” that seamlessly integrates advanced access control functionality with traditional mechanical key-based products, enhancing reliability, security and efficiency. According to Abloy UK, ABLOY PULSE keys harness kinetic energy, and the system gets its power when the key is inserted into the cylinder. This means

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OX Security

OX Security: First annual OSC&R report reveals 95% of organisations have at least one severe security risk within their software supply chain

OX Security, the pioneer in Active Application Security Posture Management (Active ASPM),has issued the OSC&R community’s inaugural software supply chain threat report, “OSC&R in the Wild: A New Look at the Most Common Software Supply Chain Exposures.” Based on a nine-month analysis of over 100 million alerts, tens of thousands of code repositories, and 140,000

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Acronis

Acronis bring back True Image name for new version release

Acronis has announced its flagship product, Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office, is reverting to its original name, Acronis True Image, with the new version release. Users across the globe can now experience the latest release of Acronis True Image, which Acronis states features enhanced performance and cybersecurity capabilities to meet today’s cybersecurity challenges.   Introduced in

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PureTech

Invicti expands app security platform 

Invicti has announced Invicti API Security, stating it has merged comprehensive API discovery with proactive security testing into a single solution. The growth of service-based architectures has driven an explosion in APIs, creating yet another expanding attack surface for security teams to address. As development teams embrace the productivity benefits of AI code assistants, API creation

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INTERPOL

INTERPOL operation strikes major blow against West African financial crime

An INTERPOL assisted global law enforcement operation targeting West African organised crime groups, including Black Axe, has led to hundreds of arrests, the seizure of assets worth $3m and the dismantling of multiple criminal networks around the world. Operation Jackal III, which ran from 10 April to 3 July across 21 countries on five continents,

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ISE 2024 SafeHaven

SafeHaven returns to the International Security Expo (ISE 2024)

SafeHaven CISM is delighted to return to the International Security Expo (ISE 2024), Olympia 24-25 September 2024 for the fourth year, where it will showcase its Psychological Crisis and Disaster Response Services on stand A70/10 – SCEG Pavilion. Developed by psychologists, SafeHaven’s Membership plan and App offer a suite of services that provide private and

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Keeper

Stay safe this Amazon Prime Day: Keeper Security’s tips to navigate cyber threats

Amazon Prime Day is keenly anticipated by eager buyers due to its discounts and offers, but as Keeper Security explains, keeping safe is paramount. As Amazon Prime Day approaches on July 16-17, online shoppers are gearing up for a slew of deals and discounts. However, the increased traffic and excitement around this global retail event

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360 Vision

360 Vision on radar for wide-area surveillance monitoring

An industry leader in the application of radar technology for security surveillance, 360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, hybrid, radar and thermal imaging cameras, is at the forefront of cost-effective radar technology suitable for a broad spectrum of high-security monitoring applications. Radar technology is often thought to be exclusive to the realms

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Safeture

Safeture and Riskline release global wildfire report with travel safety tips

Safeture has published a global wildfire report in collaboration with Riskline, adding several valuable travel safety tips along the way. Wildfires pose a significant challenge to travel and can be associated with substantial health risks for travellers. Experts predict that wildfires’ frequency and intensity will increase dramatically in 2024. The free “Wildfire Informer” provides a

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Paxton

Paxton appoints new UK Sales Managers

Paxton has announced that they have successfully bolstered their UK sales team by bringing in both Devin Moussette and Liam Cox. The security technology manufacturer’s new recruits will support more local installers in the South East and East Midlands, helping them grow their businesses by providing the guidance to specify projects using Paxton’s simple-to-use security

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NCSC Chief Engineer recognised in prestigious Women in Engineering awards

The NCSC’s Chief Engineer Carolyn Ainsworth has been named as one of the top 50 Women in Engineering at a prestigious awards ceremony.  The Women’s Engineering Society (WES) Awards recognise and promote the varied achievements of female engineers across different domains. Carolyn’s award, which she received at a ceremony in London, came as GCHQ Director Anne Keast-Butler

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ISE 2024

ISE 2024: Highway Care expands product range with innovative Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) system, The BOSS

International Security Expo (ISE 2024) exhibitor, Highway Care, has announced the launch of the BOSS system, manufactured by its partner, Stuer-Egghe. Visitors to the show can find Highway Care on stand E100. The BOSS has been developed with input from Highway Care’s technical team. The lightweight, surface-mounted HVM system has achieved ISO 22343-1: V/7200[N3C]/48/90:24.0 certification

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FLIR

Teledyne FLIR Defense receives $15m contract from NATO partner

Teledyne FLIR Defense has received a $15m contract through the U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) to deliver more than 150 of its ThermoSight HISS-XLR weapon sights to a NATO partner country. The contract also includes parts, training, and other in-country support. FLIR states that the ThermoSight HISS-XLR clip-on thermal weapon sight enables snipers and precision

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HID

HID partners with Inner Range to bring customers wallet-enabled readers

HID has announced an extended partnership with Inner Range to offer customers a new range of SIFER credential compatible with wallet-enabled readers, based on HID’s line of access control readers, HID Signo. “The sheer opportunity to further deepen collaboration with our partners excites us,” said says Steve Katanas, Regional Head for HID Physical Access Control Solutions,

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