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OmniIndex, the secure web3 data platform, announces a world-first deal with Future-X Education and Cross River State in Nigeria to secure the data of every student in the state with blockchain storage and fully encrypted analytics. The new partnership will see the data of an estimated 500,000 individuals become fully protected with encryption, redacted anonymization, and web3 security. The use of blockchain and encryption technologies will enable accurate real-time insights to im...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art distribution center in Dallas, TX. In addition to creating new jobs, the 31,000-square-foot facility enhances Interface’s distribution capabilities to better serve its nationwide customers with expedited services. Author's quote “Interface builds complex integrated technolog...

viisights, Inc., a pioneer in behavioral recognition video analytics, is proud to join the ZeroNow coalition, a movement by the safety community to reduce violence in schools, as an industry partner. viisights’ participation in the ZeroNow alliance marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of safer and more secure schools with the introduction of real-time video intelligence to coalition partners, including schools, educators, law enforcement, and more. viisights joins the ZeroNow all...

Veracode, a global provider of intelligent software security solutions, announced it has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Static Application Security Testing, Q3 2023. The annual report, which evaluates 11 top vendors in the market against 26 criteria, helps security professionals select a static application security testing (SAST) vendor that best fits their needs. In this evaluation, Veracode received the highest score ahead of all competitors included in the report. The repo...

Yubico, the globally renowned provider of hardware authentication security keys, announced that it is now publicly traded under the ticker symbol YUBICO on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Stockholm. Yubico announced its intent to go public on 19th April 2023, through a merger with Swedish holding company, ACQ Bure. The merger increases Yubico’s resources and ensures more organizations and consumers can be protected against a fast-growing array of cyber threats including AI-powered...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA), founder members Securitas UK, has been working with homeless charities and funding initiatives that will mean the delivery of hot meals and accommodation for those who find themselves in need of services as well as providing key provisions to assist in a better quality of life. Working with Calderwood House in Cumbria, which was set up to help people experiencing homelessness get back on their feet, its charitable donations have funded a be...

Logpoint announced a partnership with METCLOUD in the UK to address fundamental cybersecurity challenges for organizations as the threat landscape worsens and cybersecurity expertise becomes increasingly scarce. METCLOUD will offer Logpoint Converged SIEM, including SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, AgentX, and Business-Critical Security (BCS) technologies, to empower customers to efficiently manage, identify and remediate cyber threats across the business landscape. Logpoint’s cybersecurity platform &...

Allegion U.S., a provider of security products and solutions, unveiled the results of a new multifamily living trends survey that provides insight into the preferences and expectations of the current renters. New technologies, amenities The report, “2023 Multifamily Living Trends: A Study on What Multifamily Renters Desire, Expect and Will Pay More For in Their Residences,” analyses input from over 1,000 survey respondents who currently rent or own multifamily residences or pl...

Shoplifting in the UK is spiraling out of control with organized retail crime (ORC) being a major factor in rising theft levels and retailers struggling to detect shoplifters. Checkpoint Systems, a pioneer in advanced electronic article surveillance (EAS) systems and RFID-based inventory management, attributes the crisis to a “perfect storm” of rising living costs driven by inflation, supply chain challenges, and some retailers’ slow adoption of loss prevention technology. Cr...

Soter Technologies, a provider of innovative environmental sensor and software technologies, announced that it has received the 2023 IoT Evolution LPWAN Excellence Award from IoT Evolution World and Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) for its FlySense® FS286L vape detection solution with integrated LoRaWAN® connectivity. Low Power WAN (LPWAN) The award recognizes achievements in Low Power WAN (LPWAN), which includes LoRaWAN and other low-power wireless technologies. Soter was recog...

Smiths Detection, a pioneer in threat detection and security screening technologies, announces that it has achieved the 1,000th sale of its HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanner. HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX The HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX produces high-resolution volumetric 3D images for quicker and deeper baggage assessment and automatic explosive detection with low false alarm rates. This provides an advanced security screening experience that allows passengers to leave electronic device...

Smart city and digital transformation specialists, Data Performance Consultancy (DPC), and wind turbine pioneer Enturi, have announced their partnership for a standards-based wind turbine and data management project. The collaboration will adopt the Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) Secure IP Device Framework and pair Enturi’s wind turbine with DPC’s trusted data expertise to support both businesses and individuals in achieving their sustainability goals through the use o...

The highly anticipated 2023 Women in Security Awards took place in London’s spectacular Shakespeare’s Underglobe Theatre. The event drew a remarkable gathering of inspirational women practitioners and senior leaders from the security sector.      Organized annually by Professional Security magazine and Patron Una Riley, the Women in Security Awards is a prestigious ceremony to commend and celebrate the achievements, contributions, and remarkable accompl...

Johnny Carpenter, General Manager of EMEA Commented: “The news this week of yet another cyberattack on MGM Resorts, initiating a system shutdown and disrupting its operations, is yet another in a very long list of attacks that we have witnessed in the past couple of years. Having the right preventive and defensive cybersecurity measures in place for such attacks is a given, and it is what most organizations focus on. But it is also about understanding how the organization will recover from...

The identity verification industry has evolved significantly in recent years, expanding its scope beyond traditional Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. As IDV is becoming the new norm, more identity verification providers are vying for the attention of potential customers. While the market is becoming a buyer’s market, it can also be confusing because of the many seemingly similar offers. As Gartner notes, “It is challenging for end-user organizations to select a vendor in a crowde...

Absolute Software, the only provider of intelligent, self-healing security solutions, announced that it has been recognized for the second year in a row as a Representative Vendor in the 2023 Gartner Market Guide for Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). In the report, Gartner emphasized growing demand in the market and ZTNA’s future direction. The report stated, “The ZTNA market has continued to mature and grow rapidly. Gartner’s Forecast: Enterprise Network Equipment by Market S...

Following final passage of Senate Bill 244 by the state legislature on Sept. 13, 2023, California will become the third and largest U.S. state to adopt ‘right to repair’ legislation broadly applicable to manufacturers of electronic devices. The bill now heads to California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for signature. Due to efforts led by the Security Industry Association (SIA) with support from industry partners, the California bill’s measures specifically exclude alarm and...

Ontic, a software provider delivering Connected Intelligence to unify how security professionals manage physical threats, mitigate risks, and strengthen businesses, announces it has surpassed 60 different data, technology, and systems integrations in its Connected Ecosystem program. With this milestone, the Ontic Platform is one of the industry’s most robust and comprehensive single solutions centralizing security intelligence and operations. Existing business software “Since our...

Violent criminals pose the greatest threat to UK companies in the next 12 months, more than in any other country surveyed in Europe, according to the ‘World Security Report’ published by G4S. 1,775 Chief Security Officers (CSOs) in 30 countries representing large, global companies with total revenue of more than $20 trillion took part in the first-ever World Security Report’. Threat from violent criminals In the UK, the potential threat from violent criminals was reported by...

Vismo, a specialist in employee tracking, monitoring and safety solutions, has announced a partnership with RapidSOS, the intelligent safety platform that securely links life-saving data from 500 million connected devices, apps, and sensors to RapidSOS Safety Agents, 911 telecommunicators, and first responders. The partnership provides United States-based lone workers in healthcare with more immediate access to first responders whenever and wherever they feel unsafe or are in an emergency. Vi...

ConnectWise, one of the world’s renowned software companies dedicated to the success of IT solution providers (TSPs), is pleased to announce that ConnectWise MDR™ will be integrated with Microsoft's small and medium-business-focused security solutions. This collaboration enables strengthened cybersecurity management for companies worldwide, through the integration of ConnectWise MDR and Microsoft Defender for Business standalone and as part of Microsoft 365 Business Premium. ...

ADI Global Distribution, a global wholesale distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products, announced the grand opening of its new Super Center distribution center in Dallas, Texas, USA. The cutting-edge facility was designed to optimize supply chain operations, enhance customer service, and provide capacity for continued growth.  ADI opens new cutting-edge facility The Super Center, which is located at 2601 Petty Place, in Fort Worth, Texas, spans more than 400,000 square feet of...

Smiths Detection, a pioneer in threat detection and screening software, announced that they will be collaborating with Neural Guard, a provider of artificial intelligence-based automatic detection algorithms, to integrate their threat recognition software with Smiths Detection's HI-SCAN 6040 2-is X-ray scanner using the common API (Application Programming Interface) developed by EOS (the European Organization for Security).  X-ray scanner integration with threat detection software Th...

Quantum Corporation, the pioneer in solutions for unstructured data, announced new pre-configured bundles to make it even easier to purchase and deploy Quantum ActiveScale™ Cold Storage, the industry’s only S3-enabled object storage solution architected for both active and cold data sets that reduces cold storage costs by up to 60 percent.  With the massive amount of data customers need to retain for business and compliance purposes, customers are using both public and pri...

Acronis, a pioneer in cyber protection, announced the general availability of Acronis Advanced Automation. Building on Acronis’ proven track record of delivering integrated solutions that help partners streamline and simplify their services, Acronis Advanced Automation helps MSPs transition from simple break-fix services to cloud-centric, subscription-based services that require a new approach to billing and contract management. Acronis Advanced Automation Complexity is a common challeng...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management announced a partnership with Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration. Driven by a shared commitment to safety and customer service, paired with Convergint's vast global footprint and Verkada's best-in-class technology, the partnership will empower both organizations to serve a broader global customer base. Improving response time "Convergint is focused on being our customers' best servi...

Checkmarx, the pioneer in cloud-native application security solutions, has announced the general availability of an integration that enables AppSec and development teams to discover, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities found by Checkmarx One™ within the ServiceNow Vulnerability Dashboard. Checkmarx ServiceNow integration The Checkmarx ServiceNow integration enables teams to import projects, scan summaries, and scan results within the Now Platform®, giving AppSec and development...

Elite Interactive Solutions (EIS), a pioneer in guard replacement services using proprietary intelligence and 100% verified police calls, announces its industry-pioneering remote guarding services have proved integral to resolving another crime. The incident, which took place on the grounds of one of EIS’ customers, L.A.’s Amcal First Street Apartments, has drawn local TV news media attention. Here’s what transpired. SAPD dispatch On August 13, 2023, at 2:10 a.m. local time...

In an era where global organizations collectively invested over $150 billion in cybersecurity measures in 2022, the escalating proliferation of cyberattacks resulting in trillions of dollars in annual damages underscores the critical need for cybersecurity innovation. Addressing this existential threat, Discern Security, the pioneering AI-driven policy management cybersecurity startup, has emerged from stealth with a $3m seed funding round. Funding round The funding round was led by a diverse...

Allied Universal®, the renowned global security and facility services company, has achieved ISO 27001 certification for its HELIAUS® artificial intelligence (AI) solution, Allied Universal Technology Services (AUTS), and the Allied Universal Monitoring and Response Center (MARC). Receiving ISO 27001 certification helps organizations become more risk-aware and proactively identify and address weaknesses, while working to improve information management security systems. Allied Universal&...