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ISRM Global Crisis Watch to explore COVID-19 Inquiry report

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This Friday, November 28, the Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM)’s Global Crisis Watch episodes 392 and 393, will take an in-depth look at the long-term societal and policy impacts of COVID-19, guided by the findings of the newly released UK COVID-19 Inquiry report. Chaired by former senior judge Baroness Heather Hallett, the 800-page report provides a […]

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IDIS delivers AI Box for retail security

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The new IDIS AI Box for Retail, the DV-1304, gives retailers all the benefits of AI-powered business and customer intelligence, without the usual associated price tag. Increasingly stores are using analytics-driven metrics of activity in-store to increase sales and build customer loyalty, now the IDIS AI Retail Box makes this approach practical even for the

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Euralarm | Supply chain issues in the fire and security industry

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In this article, Euralarm reports on the current issues in the supply chains and the effects for the fire and safety industry.  Since the corona pandemic introduced the world to the concept of “the new normal,” nothing is normal anymore. A simple incident can be disastrous for something as vital as the supply chain as

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Healthcare organisations experience 105% increase in IoT attacks in last year

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A new study from Obrela Security Industries into the state of healthcare cybersecurity has revealed that the industry is under increased pressure from a significant rise in cyberattacks, with 83% experiencing an increase in attacks since the beginning of the pandemic.   The study looked at Obrela’s healthcare attack data over the last year to understand the

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Morphean | Why are trust and ethical practices in retail security such an important issue?

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Morphean’s VP of Sales and Marketing, Martyn Ryder, considers the importance of ethics and trusted partnerships when securing high streets across Europe. The removal of Covid-related restrictions and re-opening of businesses across the UK and Europe can only be good news for the retail industry. Following an extended period of such uncertainty and the financial

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Alcatraz AI promotes touchless authentication

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Alcatraz AI has announced an initiative to promote touchless authentication while returning to the office. As companies decide how to safely return to work, Alcatraz AI is providing the opportunity to try its frictionless authentication solution, the Rock, which minimises touch points and provides face mask verification to ensure COVID safety. Until October 31st, companies

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Retail sector report reveals video security effectiveness in supporting ‘COVID Safety’

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The new Retail Sector Video Security Trends Report 2021 from Ava Security finds that, despite the severe reduction of physical store-based sales over the last year, retail groups have continued to find new money for improving video security systems.  Existing CCTV and video monitoring systems are already working well to reduce retail shrinkage and are

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Euralarm releases annual report 2020-21

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Euralarm has released its Annual Report 2020-2021, which traditionally covers the period running between the General Assemblies of the association, however due to the COVID-19 crisis, the General Assembly will take place end of November. Nevertheless, it was decided to release the Annual Report this month. The Annual Report summarises Euralarm’s activities over the previous

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CyberLink partners with ACE Biotek

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CyberLink has announced a new partnership with ACE Biotek, for a fully automated access control solution. Combining CyberLink’s FaceMe AI facial recognition engine into ACE Biotek’s Wallie Screen Access Control and Health Screening System, the partnership aims to control access and check-in personnel as well as mask wearing verification to maintain a safe environment inside

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A “stomach churning” hack, says Ireland’s HSE Chief

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A cyberattack on Ireland’s health system has paralysed the country’s health services for a week, cutting off access to patient records, delaying Covid-19 testing, and forcing cancellations of medical appointments. The people behind the attack have been holding hostage the data at Ireland’s publicly funded health care system, the HSE (Health Service Executive) forcing its

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Ransomware roundtable | ‘The numbers don’t lie…’

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The latest roundtable discussion from Security on Screen analyses the Verizon Business Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) and how the most common forms of cyber attacks have affected the international security landscape during the global pandemic. This year’s Verizon Business Data Breach Investigations Report saw 5,258 breaches from 83 contributors across the globe, a third more

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British Security Awards to take place online, 30th June

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The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced the full list of national finalists for its British Security Awards 2021, which will again take place as an online showcase event. The event will be held on the original scheduled date of Wednesday 30 June and will now be held digitally due to the ongoing uncertainty

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NCSC reports fifteen-fold increase in removing online scams

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The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has revealed it thwarted more online scams during the pandemic than it had done in the previous three years combined. COVID and NHS-themed cyber crime fuelled the increase, with security experts recording a 15-fold rise in the removal of online campaigns in 2020 compared to 2019.  The findings were

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DHS extends REAL ID full enforcement date

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The Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending the REAL ID full enforcement date by 19 months, from 1st October 2021 to 3rd May 2023 due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19. The pandemic has significantly impacted states’ ability to issue REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and

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BSIA announces regional security personnel winners for 2021

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During Covid-19, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has recognised the work of its members’ frontline security officers across the UK and with that, has announced its regional security personnel winners for 2021. As part of the Association’s national British Security Awards, the BSIA’s regional security personnel awards will be taking place on 30th June,

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Idis AI Box Covid solution wins at Secure Campus Awards

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Idis’ AI Box appliance has won a platinum prize in the 2021 Secure Campus Awards in the visitor management category. The independent award scheme, run by Campus Security & Life Safety magazine, is designed to recognise outstanding security services and products. The solution is powered by the Idis Deep Learning Engine and supports safe return-to-workplace

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Cyber-crime roundtable | Assessing the peaks of Lockdown

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The City of London Police and National Cyber Security Centre have reported a rise in threats and crime related to Covid-19 over the past year The UK’s police forces have recorded more than 6,000 cases of Covid-related fraud and cybercrime since 1st March 2020, with the UK’s pandemic response infrastructure being a regular target. Data

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Ping Identity survey finds enhanced identity security for the work from home economy

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According to a new survey from Ping Identity, Intelligent Identity solution specialist, the pandemic-driven shift to remote work has significantly changed how companies are investing in identity and access management capabilities and Zero Trust security. As part of the executive survey, ‘Growth in Remote Work Fuels Zero Trust Investment,’ more than 1,300 senior executives across

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Covid-19 is increasing demand for CCTV for remote monitoring of operations

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A new study of CCTV system managers commissioned by security technology company NW Security, found that nearly half (46 per cent) of medium and large-sized businesses across England, plan to use their CCTV systems to support remote management of processes and people in the workplace. The study also uncovered the fact that the primary reason

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Ping Identity unveils Project Covid Freedom

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Ping Identity has announced Project Covid Freedom, a free mobile vaccine passport that allows healthcare providers, businesses and individuals to verify Covid-19 test results and vaccination status. The move leverages Ping Identity’s recent acquisition of ShoCard personal identity to share proof of Covid test results and vaccinations. According to the manufacturer, Project Covid Freedom creates

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2020 provides a record year of security turnstile sales for Boon Edam Inc

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Boon Edam Inc has reported growth in 2020, selling 59% more optical turnstiles than in the previous year. While most people began working from home early in the year, orders for optical turnstiles, which are typically installed in the lobbies of commercial buildings, continued at a steady pace through the summer and into the autumn.

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Axis highlights the impact of Covid-19 on the physical security industry in UK and Ireland

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A new whitepaper from Axis Communications covers the results of a recent partner survey exploring the impact of Covid-19 on the physical security industry. The online survey, conducted in December 2020, sought the views of senior decision makers within around 200 partner companies across the UK and Ireland. The manufacturer hopes that the results will

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Plymouth Rock adds refrigerated medical transport solution to UAVs

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Plymouth Rock Technologies has announced the latest addition to its PRT X1 and XV UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) payload systems. MediMod is an active insulated refrigerated storage module that the manufacturer believes will have multiple medical uses and advantages, including assisting with the immediate need for rapid deployment of Covid-19 vaccine transportation to remote sites

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Hosted video and access control sees sharp rise during the pandemic

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There has been a sharp increase in the necessity for businesses to adopt hosted video surveillance (VSaaS) and access control (ACaaS) solutions according to new research into the impact of Covid-19 on physical security purchasing decisions. While 70% of 1,000 senior decision makers in IT, security, FM and HR roles agree this to be the

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Boon Edam educates architects on the role of security entrances

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Boon Edam has created a new continuing education course called Closing the Gap in Physical Security: Addressing the Entry. Approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), architects can view this one-hour presentation in exchange for one Health, Safety and Welfare Continuing Education Unit (HSW CEU) towards their AIA accreditation. The course focuses on the

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Mobotix7 provides pandemic solutions

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Mobotix believes the flexibility of its Mobotix7 platform has helped its clients during the Covid-19 pandemic. It states that the versatility of the platform combined with hardware such as the new M73 and S74 camera systems with three and four sensor modules per camera can set new Mobotix standards in terms of image quality, performance

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

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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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Cognitec upgrades FaceVACS biometric engine for masked faces

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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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Survey highlights Covid challenges for IT security stakeholders

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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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COVID-19 security support using Deva

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

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