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The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released version 2.2 of SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP), an access control communications standard developed by SIA to improve interoperability among access control and security products. SIA OSDP version 2.2 features the messages and formatting that were included in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60839-11-5 standard released earlier in 2020 and addresses some of the minor errata within that document. SIA OSDP version 2...

Allied Universal, a globally renowned security and facility services company in North America, is seeking to hire 100+ Phoenix area security professionals. Applicants are invited to drive up to the parking lot at the Clocktower Corporate Center, located at 7776 S. Pointe Parkway West in Phoenix, Arizona, on January 13, 2021 from 11 am to 4 pm to connect with hiring managers. Virtual interview process Allied Universal also employs a virtual interview process where applicants can complete the co...

Iris ID, a provider of iris recognition technology, announces Kurt Wherley has joined the organization as director of sales for workforce management, North America. Wherley, who has more than 30 years of experience with time and attendance solutions, will develop new customers and support the sales channel for Iris ID’s recently launched IrisTime™ biometric-based workforce management platforms. Workforce management solutions “Kurt’s vast experience provides him with de...

LRG Inc., an independent manufacturer's rep firm serving the electronic security industry, is celebrating its 20th Anniversary milestone in a big way. To show appreciation to its dealer and distribution partners, LRG will award two winning Dealer entries and two winning Distributor entries $500 at the end of each month through August 2021. Ranking as one the largest security and low voltage representation firms in the Central U.S., LRG has opened the contest to all installers/dealers and distr...

Allegion plc, the foremost global security products, and solutions provider, recently made donations to hunger-relief organizations around the world amounting to more than $500,000. These one-time gifts were designated on behalf of all Allegion employees to help support the growing number of people facing food insecurity in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Values and financial support “As we close out what’s been a very challenging year for many, it’s important to...

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (“Teledyne”) and FLIR Systems, Inc. (“FLIR”) jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Teledyne will acquire FLIR in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $8.0 billion. “FLIR’s commitment to innovation spanning multiple sensing technologies has allowed our company to grow into the multi-billion-dollar company it is today”. Permanent financing Under the terms of th...

Researchers at internationally renowned cyber-security vendor, Check Point have reported a surge in cyber-attacks targeting healthcare organizations across the globe. Since the beginning of November 2020, researchers have documented a 45% increase in cyber-attacks targeting healthcare organizations worldwide, placing the healthcare sector at the top of the hit list for cyber criminals, when compared to all other industries. Surge in cyber-attacks on the healthcare sector The surge in cyber-at...

Stuart Bettle, Video Product Marketing Manager EMEA for Tyco, the security products division of Johnson Controls, showcases the new Tyco Analytics and Transcoder appliances. The massive processing power built into VideoEdge NVRs means that users can take advantage of a long list of practical features which add greatly to the effectiveness of a video surveillance system. Uniquely, these include a wide range of analytics which are integrated with Tyco’s victor video management software to h...

To ensure end-user clients achieve maximum value from their electronic security solutions, Tyco, the security products division of Johnson Controls, strives to provide the highest levels of pre- and post-sales support for system integrators throughout Europe, for whom Tyco branded products are their preferred choice. A shining example of a highly successful systems integrator, which has chosen to recommend Tyco access control and video surveillance solutions to their clients and has fully embra...

Tyco, the security products brand of Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart and sustainable buildings, has announced its secondary sponsorship of the SYNETIQ BMW Motorrad team for the 2021 British Superbikes season. Continuous improvement  “We are delighted to have the opportunity to renew our support for TAS Racing which runs the SYNETIQ BMW Motorrad team,” said Gordon Morrison, GB Sales Director for the Johnson Controls’ Tyco access control and video solution...

Organizations that function across multiple sites face increased security threats and must therefore install effective solutions ideal for use across locations. With increased footfall, extra premises to be compromised, and more demand on security systems to work seamlessly across sites, multi-location organizations must bolster security solutions to cope with potential security threats. A.P.E Fire & Security helps businesses find the perfect security solutions to fit their requirements....

Themed by "Innovation and Integration, Enjoy the Future Intelligently", the "2020 China Real Estate Development Smart Technology Summit and 2020 China Real Estate Smart Home Award Ceremony" was successfully held in Guangzhou Poly World Trade Center Expo.  With its excellent performance, DNAKE (stock code: 300884.SZ) has won two honors, including "China Real Estate Smart Home Award/Consulting Unit of China Smart Home and Smart Building Expo" and "Outstanding Smart Home Enterprise of 2020 Ch...

Active and passive barriers from Delta Scientific provide protection from high-speed vehicle attacks. Because the protection they offer is so consistent, 16 of their total products, including bollards, barricades, and crash gates, have received SAFETY Act Certification from the Department of Homeland Security. Essentially, this means that the products not only provide physical security but legal protection as well. SAFETY Act The Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technology Act wa...

Qualys, Inc., a pioneer and renowned provider of cloud-based security and compliance solutions, announced its research team, using the Qualys Cloud Platform, has identified 7.54 million vulnerabilities related to FireEye Red Team assessment tools and compromised versions of SolarWinds Orion, tracked as Solorigate or SUNBURST, across its 15,700-member customer base. Of the vulnerabilities identified, researchers noted that across 5.29 million unique assets most are related to the FireEye Red Tea...

With the advent of the new 5G generation, its high-speed, low latency and multi-connection characteristics combined with Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things technologies will drive new business opportunities in AIoT, such as smart city, industrial automation, and AI software. According to the IEK Consulting report of Industrial Technology Research Institute, the overall 5G market will grow from USD 4.3 billion in 2019 to USD 230.3 billion in 2023. The CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Ra...

The Qatar Emiri Air Force’s NH90 helicopter program marked a major milestone last week with first flights performed in Italy and France. The first NH90 NATO frigate helicopter (NFH), assembled at Leonardo’s Venice Tessera facility, and the first tactical troop transport (TTH) over-land aircraft, assembled at Airbus Helicopters’ Marignane site, took to the air on 15th and 18th of December respectively. The flights allowed crews to evaluate general handling and basic system...

High-tech, Scottish-based site security company Safer Scotland has significantly enhanced its senior team as it continues to expand into the wider UK with the appointment of three security sector professionals. The Paisley-headquartered enterprise has secured the services of Peter Simpson as Head of Sales, Julian Free as Systems Specialist, and Paul McKenna as Business Development Executive. All three have chosen to join Safer Scotland from competitors within the industry. Head of sales Peter...

PSA Security Network (PSA), the globally renowned systems integrator consortium, has announced the appointment of Matt Barnette as its next Chief Executive Officer. PSA’s current CEO, Bill Bozeman, plans to retire from the organization in 2021. Matt Barnette most recently served as Vice President of Physical Access Control Solutions North America Business Unit for HID Global and previously held the role of President at Mercury Security. “We are thrilled Matt has accepted our offer t...

Frost & Sullivan, a business consultancy firm, awarded ISS Facility Services India the 2020 Best Practices Award in the Indian Facilities Management Competitive Strategy Innovation and Leadership category for delivering strategy innovation and customer impact. It demonstrates ISS’ thought leadership in the Indian FM market. The recognition is based on Frost and Sullivan’s recent analysis of ISS India’s capabilities in successfully implementing innovative strategies, indust...

A landmark global distribution deal between Anixter and Quanika opens a one-stop-shop supply route for major integration projects, making it easy to incorporate state-of-the-art Axis Communications and Milestone video technologies with Quanika’s access control and visitor management software, so as to allow off-the-shelf integration with a wide range of third-party systems.  Global distribution deal The global distribution deal with Anixter streamlines delivery of major integration...

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a foremost provider of cyber-security solutions globally, has announced that it has been chosen by NHS National Services Scotland, the publicly funded healthcare service in Scotland to secure and streamline the management of its public cloud data, and provide complete threat prevention for vital public services such as Scotland’s Test & Protect and vaccine management services. About NHS Scotland NHS Scotland provides public health and soci...

The electronic security industry works intimately with the public safety sector. Police, firefighters, paramedics and EMTs offer a vital service to the communities, in their shared goal of keeping people, places and property safe. To give back to this group that so positively impacts the communities around every one, Electronic Security Association developed the ESA Youth Scholarship Program - a philanthropic endeavor that aims to support the futures of children of first responders. To date, ov...

Nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of business decision makers are anticipating Covid-themed phishing attacks targeting their companies to increase in 2021, according to new research from Centrify, a globally renowned provider of identity-centric privileged access management solutions. Phishing attacks research The research was conducted by independent polling agency, Censuswide and obtained via a survey of 200 business decision makers in large- and medium-sized enterprises in the UK.acc The dat...

Tavcom Training, one of the world’s pioneering provider of accredited security systems training courses and part of the Linx International Group, announced the addition of two one-day CCTV courses to its extensive online learning platform. The CCTV Control Room Refresher and CCTV Legislation courses are available now, with the option of accredited (BTEC) and non-accredited certificates, as well as CPD points available. The CCTV Control Room Refresher Course is essential for security pract...

Heald Ltd, the UK’s renowned designer and manufacturer of hostile vehicle mitigation security products, has announced a partnership with German security firm truckBloc GmbH. The partnership will see truckBloc hold exclusivity in Germany to supply a range of Heald’s patent-protected security bollards including shallow and surface mount bollard solution, the Matador and the recently launched ultra shallow mount Bridge Bollard. The first shipment of fixed Matador’s arrived in Ger...

HITRUST, a data protection standards development and certification organization announced a major feature enhancement to its information risk management platform, HITRUST MyCSF, that significantly streamlines how organizations capture and present regulatory compliance evidence. HITRUST also introduced a new, no-cost Regulatory Assistance Center to further support organizations with a HITRUST CSF Certification as they prepare for and undergo regulatory audits. Compliance and Reporting Pack feat...

Hanwha Techwin, a supplier of IP and analog video surveillance solutions, announces their top five key trend predictions for the security industry in 2021. They include: AI moving to the edge, open platforms, cloud, cybersecurity and privacy. Improved AI algorithms Artificial Intelligence is moving to the edge - Increased computing power along with improved AI algorithms are driving the trend towards AI and machine learning to be run on IoT devices instead of expensive and resource hungry on-p...

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a provider of cyber-security solutions globally, announces that it has become an accredited trainer with ISACA, a global learning organization and technology association. The partnership will see Check Point and ISACA provide CISOs with new ways to prepare for and attain certified cyber skills. Strategic leadership responsibilities CISOs can gain access to ISACA’s courses using Check Point’s cyber-security learning credits or by direct...

This year has witnessed an array of unprecedented crises that disrupted people's lives around the world. Nevertheless, despite challenges and difficulties, people and organizations around the world are pulling together to help those in need. It could be a donation of clothing and food, or just a simple word of encouragement and support. Regardless of nationality, race, ethnicity and other differences the world has, every person stands together. As a front runner of video-centric smart IoT solut...

More than half of organizations (52%) consider phishing attacks or ID and credential theft as the top concern in Q3 2020, according to data released by Pulse Secure (acquired by Ivanti), the renowned provider of Zero Trust Secure Access solutions, and CyberRisk Alliance, a business intelligence company. Additionally, more than one-third of respondents (38%) across all regions experienced unauthorized or improper resource, application or data access, with North American organizations (39%) signi...