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The National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) and Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) have ramped up their focus on the UK’s digital resiliency to better protect against the rising tide of cyber-attacks. A top priority for the organizations is to improve the UK’s response to cyber incidents, with the ICO incentivizing impacted businesses to engage with the NCSC to encourage transparency and recovery against threats. NCSC and ICO’s resiliency roadmap The NCSC and ICO&rs...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, launched a pioneering research center dedicated to the analysis and understanding of gun-related violence across various commercial and infrastructure sectors.  The center will collect and analyze data about the characteristics of public shooting incidents, enabling ZeroEyes to better prevent and mitigate gun-related violence. It will...

Logpoint is announcing the release of new capabilities to its Converged SIEM platform, built on SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, and Business-Critical Security (BCS) technologies. The new practical SOC-centred functions connect detection with investigation, automation, response, and orchestration to provide enhanced visibility, automation, and response and improve the end-to-end functionality for end customers and MSSP partners. Author's quote “Cyberattacks have become a daily nuisance for organi...

Aqua Security, the pioneer in cloud-native security announced it closed the first half of 2023 with a 65% increase in new business. Aqua attributes this growth to increasing demand for its unified cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) and its proven ability to see and stop cloud-native attacks in progress anywhere in the software development lifecycle. One holistic platform “From day one, our vision has been to deliver a complete, full lifecycle security solution in...

ExtraHop, a pioneer in cloud-native network detection and response (NDR), announced it is open-sourcing its expansive 16 million-row dataset, one of the most robust available to help defend against domains generated by algorithm (DGAs). This is to level the playing field for defenders and empower businesses of all sizes to better secure their organizations by strengthening defenses against malware and botnet operations. Cyber Landscape Amid a widening cybersecurity skills gap (up 26% in 2022)...

Teledyne FLIR, an industry-pioneer security camera manufacturer, and Magos Systems, a pioneer in advanced AI-powered radar detection technology, proudly announce their technology partnership to introduce an innovative end-to-end Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS). Detect, classify, and track threats Together, they unveil the integration with Teledyne FLIR's cutting-edge thermal security cameras and Magos' top-tier radar technology and AI software capabilities. This powerful fusion cr...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s smart buildings portfolio, designed to help building owners create healthy, comfortable, and sustainable buildings, whether greenfield or retrofits has been recognized by WiredScore’s Accredited Solutions.  The accreditation for smart solution providers is granted by WiredScore, a US-based company that sets a global standard for technology in the built world through certification and education. Building X One of the Accredited Solutions is Build...

Barrier1 Systems, the industry pioneer in perimeter-hardening physical security barriers, proudly ushers in a new chapter at GSX 2023, showcasing its range of mainstream perimeter security solutions and enhanced service offerings at booth #3961. “GSX is the perfect backdrop for us to reintroduce ourselves to the security industry at large,” said Mark Borto, CEO, of Barrier1. Product category expansion “Yes, we’ve grown up in this industry, but now we can leverage our d...

Securing the future viability and technological innovation of the German Armed Forces, these core tasks are embedded in the military science research carried out at the Wachtberg office in North Rhine-Westphalia. Fraunhofer FKIE has had a number of different guises over the years: it started out as FFM, FAT, and IFE, was then one of three institutes incorporated into FGAN, finally becoming known as Fraunhofer FKIE in 2009. For 60 years, its scientists have been conducting research into the defe...

According to the first-ever World Security Report, large, companies lost a combined $1 trillion in revenue in 2022 due to physical security incidents. Economic unrest is expected to be the greatest security-impacting hazard in the next 12 months, a significant increase from the prior year. The report also found that companies anticipate a surge in threats and hazards like social unrest, climate change, fraud, and theft. As a result, physical security budgets are predicted to increase signi...

Boon Edam Inc., the global manufacturer of secured entry solutions, is proud to announce its 50,000th product installation in the United States.  This exceptional achievement is testimony to the company’s dedication to engineering and installing the industry’s best entry security solutions for a wide range of applications. Entry security solutions "It is without question expertise, excellence, and experience of all our teams has made it possible for us to reach 50,000 install...

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and the world's premier gunshot detection solutions provider, proudly announces the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted two additional patents to its portfolio of indoor gunshot detection technologies, Patent No. US 11,604,248 (Low Power Gunshot Sensor Testing) and Patent No. US 11,688,414 (Low Power Gunshot Detection). Groundbreaking approach SDS's engineering team has long acknowledged the importance of improving...

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a warning about the risks posed by smart devices harvesting personal data. The ICO also announced a crackdown on connected devices, announcing plans for new rules and action to be taken against manufacturers who fail in their data security obligations. Audit of connected devices The warning comes in response to a new report from Which? that conducted a detailed audit of connected devices, revealing that almost all required location...

Quanergy Solutions, a provider of 3D LiDAR security solutions, has established a strategic partnership with PowerStack, the global pioneer of off-grid smart power poles. This collaboration provides a seamlessly integrated solution uniquely poised to tackle intricate security challenges faced by remote critical infrastructure environments, including utilities, data centers, and more. Physical security solutions Often located in remote areas without access to power or running infrastructure, th...

In response to increasing physical and cybersecurity threats, Convergint–a pioneer in service-based systems integration–announced the launch of its Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM) Site Assessment Program for organizations including schools, hospitals, and government—among others. The program aims to proactively and comprehensively address potential security risks and vulnerabilities for critical facilities nationwide, to ensure a safer environment. Conver...

Advantech, a pioneer in Industrial IoT, announced the cash acquisition of a 100% equity stake in BitFlow, Inc., a North American company dedicated to high-end image acquisition and AI machine vision technology. Looking forward, Advantech will further develop BitFlow's market foundation, comprehensive product range, and core technologies in high-speed image acquisition. They will also actively explore the business opportunities of AI machine vision through Advantech's long-established...

The award-winning DEN SmartStrike™ is available for pre-order via the DEN SmartHome website.   The first invisible, wireless communicating door strike, the DEN SmartStrike can be installed easily and discreetly into the door frame. Featuring a completely inconspicuous design, users get all of the benefits of a smart door lock without compromising the esthetic design of the door, all while maintaining existing door hardware, including the handle. Author's quote   &ldq...

Christian LaCour, the Allied Universal® security professional who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting shoppers during a mass shooting in Allen, Texas, on May 6, 2023, is the recipient of the 2023 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award. The award will be accepted by his parents on September 10 at the 2023 Global Security Exchange Conference in Dallas. Bravery of Allied Security Guard An Allied Universal employee since December 2021, LaCour, age 20, was in the...

IDEMIA, the globally renowned company in identity technologies, still leads the biometric tech race covering iris, fingerprint and face recognition. NIST’s (National Institute of Standards and Technology) latest test results underscore IDEMIA’s outstanding expertise and solutions combining efficiency, accuracy and equity. IDEMIA’s iris recognition algorithm IDEMIA’s iris recognition algorithm came in top of the latest NIST Iris Exchange (IREX 10) ranking IDEMIA’...

Veridas, the Spanish technology company that specializes in digital identity and biometrics, announced it has been included as a Sample Vendor in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Digital Identity, 2023. This is the second consecutive year that Veridas has been named a sample vendor for Third-Party Biometrics and Identity Verification. According to the Gartner Hype Cycle for Digital Identity, 2023: “Modern society is increasingly digitized. As digital identity becomes fundamental in everyone&rsq...

The growth of SaaS applications has been nothing short of spectacular. Once considered a niche offering, cloud-based SaaS apps are now a staple for almost every industry. According to Gartner, worldwide end-user spending on SaaS is projected to increase by 17.9% to a total of $197 billion in 2023. While software-as-a-service (SaaS) is thriving, there is a growing concern for security among MSPs as well as their clients. The Annual SaaS Security Survey Report found that 55% of org...

Allegion, a pioneering security products and solutions provider, has been named a Promoter Member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (the Alliance) and, with this elevated status, gained a seat on the Alliance Board of Directors. The Alliance is made up of more than 600 companies creating, maintaining, and delivering open standards for the Internet of Things (IoT). As a part of this organization, Allegion helps develop and promote those standards, which are expected to improv...

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a pioneering provider of cyber security solutions, has announced the acquisition of Atmosec. An early-stage start-up, Atmosec specializes in the rapid discovery and disconnection of malicious SaaS applications, preventing risky third-party SaaS communications, and rectifying SaaS misconfigurations. The move reinforces Check Point's commitment to enhance its SaaS security offering and address the security gaps and blind spots in SaaS applications. Atm...

Integrity360, one of the pioneering pan-European cyber security specialists, announces that it has invested €8 million in its new Security Operations Center (SOC) facility in Dublin.  Based in the high-tech, fully secure Termini building in Sandyford, the new facility spans 16,000 square feet and comprises the SOC and seven customer suites, as well as a training and innovation center. It is also equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and infrastructure, along with modern collabor...

Quanergy Solutions, a pioneering provider of 3D LiDAR security solutions, has established a strategic partnership with Teledyne FLIR, the provider of designing, manufacturing, and marketing thermal imaging infrared cameras. This collaboration provides a seamlessly integrated solution that stands uniquely poised to tackle intricate security challenges faced by critical infrastructure environments, including utilities, data centers, and airports. Quanergy’s Q-Track™  These loca...

Edge360, the company that delivers a comprehensive containerized video management solution, announced the appointment of two seasoned experts, Bill Hobbs and Chris Ritter.  As Senior Consultants for the Surveill VMS platform, both will leverage their extensive industry knowledge to amplify awareness, supercharge sales, and cultivate new revenue streams. Surveill VMS platform We are extremely pleased to welcome Bill and Chris to the Edge360 family" “We are extremely pleased to welc...

Genetec Inc., a globally renowned technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has announced a new integration between the Genetec Mission Control™ decision management system, and the Genetec Clearance™ digital evidence management solution. This integration enables users to move seamlessly from incident response to investigation from within a single interface. Video evidence Security teams in organizations such as hospita...

eSentire, Inc., the Authority in Managed Detection and Response (MDR), and Kterio, the provider of smart building operating systems announced that they have formed an ecosystem partnership for the Healthcare, Industrial, and Commercial Real Estate sectors. Companies in these sectors are seeking broader, more robust solution outcomes to reduce cybersecurity risk while maintaining optimum building performance. Together, eSentire and Kterio will evaluate customer risks across traditional threat ve...

The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, launched Swell, an integrated marketing agency to help security and AV integrators and technology partners access necessary strategic marketing expertise for a fraction of the cost of big, traditional agencies. “Marketing is about making waves in your industry and getting noticed by your ideal customers,” said Marissa Vacek, Swell Managing Director, adding “Making waves takes commit...

CyberArk, the global identity security company, has announced details of its new Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence. Drawing upon years of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology across the CyberArk Identity Security Platform, CyberArk is expanding R&D and product development resources to advance the use of generative AI to improve security for its more than 8,000 customers worldwide. AI-enabled threats According to the recently published Cybe...