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Global technical body EMVCo has confirmed its security evaluation methodologies and processes support IoT payment use cases, enabling emerging solutions and devices to be evaluated quickly and efficiently. Device hardware evaluations are playing an increasingly important role in IoT assessments across various IoT payment use cases, security frameworks and emerging compliance models. EMVCo, in collaboration with globally recognized independent laboratories, has worked since 2005 to evaluate the...

HITRUST, a data protection, standards development, and certification organization, announces the general availability of the HITRUST Shared Responsibility Program and Matrix™ Version 1.0. The Matrix is the first ever common model for communicating and assigning security and privacy responsibility between cloud service providers (CSPs) and their tenants or customers. The Matrix is part of the HITRUST Shared Responsibility Program, which was established to address the growing misunderstandi...

Vaion, an innovator in end-to-end AI video security, announced that Joel Brunson has joined the company as CEO of Vaion's Federal business. Brunson brings world-class leadership in business growth and proven expertise in the federal government sector. "We're on a growth trajectory as organizations around the world realize the need to take a proactive posture to security in both the physical and cyber realms," said Tormod Ree, Vaion CEO. "Joel brings a unique vision and an incredible depth of ex...

Check Point announced that its SecureAcademy education initiative reached a major milestone with the 100th academic institution joining the program to provide a comprehensive cyber security curriculum to students. SecureAcademy offers an in-depth academic program to higher learning institutions worldwide, promoting educational and career opportunities in cyber security for students. SecureAcademy courses are now available at 100 universities in 40 countries, helping to shape the cyber-experts o...

Vacant property protection provider Orbis Protect has joined forces with Estonian company Defendec Services OU to provide its growing number of customers with state-of-the-art security technology. The new partnership announced will enable Orbis Protect to provide clients with military-grade security equipment in a move which also means the Uxbridge-based company will be able offer the very latest video verification technology. Light in the security industry The partnership was confirmed after...

Wilson James, the provider of specialist security services, announces that its Aviation Services division is set to build on the success of its training and skills development provision in order to meet the growing needs of personnel working in the sector. This follows the company’s designation as a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) accredited training provider, after an external audit, where it scored ‘outstanding,’ the highest rating possible, which has rubberstamped Wilson Jam...

In the face of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), DNAKE developed a 7-inch thermal scanner combining real-time face recognition, body temperature measurement, and mask-checking functions to help with current measures for disease prevention and control. As an upgrade of facial recognition terminal 905K-Y3, Let's see what it can do! 1. Automatic Temperature Measurement This access control terminal will take the forehead temperature automatically in seconds, whether they wear masks or not. Th...

ASSA ABLOY has received phase one conditional clearance by the EU Commission for ASSA ABLOY, as a 39% shareholder in the Swiss company Agta Record, to indirectly acquire the 54% shareholding in Agta Record from the shareholders of Agta finance (the “Acquisition”). Closing of the Acquisition is expected in the second half of 2020 after all remaining closing conditions and the EU Commission requirements have been fulfilled. Agta Record "Receiving the EU Commission´s approval i...

Smart lock technology provider BoxLock announced it has secured $4.5 million in equity funding. Launched in 2017, the Atlanta-based company’s technology uses barcode scanning to secure unattended deliveries to residences and businesses. Proprietary barcode technology BoxLock’s smart padlock unlocks when out-for-delivery packages are scanned with their proprietary barcode technology. The company’s inventory, access, and security solutions integrate into existing systems t...

The AES Corporation has announced reporting financial results for the year ended December 31, 2019. "In 2019, we achieved our strategic and financial goals, laying the foundation for strong growth in the coming decade," said Andrés Gluski, AES Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Innovative green energy solutions Gluski adds, "We are leading the global energy transition by completing 2.2 GW of new projects, adding 2.8 GW to our backlog, and expanding our LNG infrastr...

Namib Property Patrols Ltd, the Oxfordshire-based security and protection company, is using employee scheduling and mobile workforce management software SmartTask to streamline operational processes, saving both time and money. The company is using the software for proof of attendance and guard monitoring across its mobile patrol and alarm response operations, which has helped reduce in administration by more than 15-hours a month, while enhancing service delivery to customers. Credible and tra...

Sean Sutton has been appointed as Cyber Security Partner at PwC UK, based at the Firm’s new Birmingham home at One Chamberlain Square. A former MD for Accenture’s UK & Ireland Cyber Security business, Sean brings over 16 years direct experience. This includes advising clients on topics ranging from security strategy and organizational design to technical security solution design, delivery and implementation. Enhancements financial services organizations As a seasoned program ma...

Pivot3, a provider of intelligent infrastructure solutions, announced that it achieved Common Criteria Assurance Continuity certification for its Acuity 10.6 hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) software platform. Pivot3 is the only HCI vendor with Common Criteria certification of a native-NVMe solution with policy-based management to automate data protection, security and workload performance. This provides government and enterprise customers with unprecedented capabilities to meet the highest...

Drones are commonly known for flying in the sky, but a new breed is rolling around on the ground and swimming in the ocean. Now, in an alliance straight out of science fiction, two CT-based drone companies are joining forces to take on the task of protecting our planet using both airborne and amphibious drones by automating operations in security, environmental and even military fronts, globally.    Harford based Aquiline Drones (AD), a premiere Cloud and drone solutions company,...

Pulse Secure, the provider of software-defined Secure Access solutions, announced a new research report that highlights improving hybrid IT, BYOD, access management and IOT security as the top priorities for UK healthcare organizations. 92% report ‘Unauthorized Data Access and Data Leakage’ has led to impactful incidents within the last 12 months. The Q1-2020 State of UK Healthcare Secure Access report by Pulse Secure surveyed more than 60 senior information security and decision-ma...

Ping Identity, a provider of Intelligent Identity solutions, announced it has named Patrick Harding as the company’s Chief Product Architect. Harding returns to Ping Identity after two years of advisory and consulting work in the blockchain and identity space, including work at Hedera Hashgraph where he advised on applicable decentralized identity use cases. A distinguished identity specialist, Harding is actively involved in the standards community and is a former Board Member of the Inf...

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has purchased 100 additional L3Harris Technologies ProVision® 2 passenger screening systems that will be deployed at airports throughout the United States. Products and technology roadmap The ProVision 2 system is a scanner that uses software to screen passengers at the checkpoint. The ProVision family was first introduced in 2009. Nearly 1,000 ProVision systems (both ProVision and ProVision 2) have already been deployed nationwide. “...

Smart home solutions manufacturer, Resideo has stepped up as the exclusive Diamond Level Partner with the Electronic Security Association (ESA) in 2020 to support the association’s mission of providing resources, advocacy, connections and education for professionals in the electronic security and life safety space. As the industry’s largest and longest-standing association, ESA represents the voice of the professionally installed channel, with its membership serving more than 70% of...

Milestone Systems, the open platform video management software (VMS) company, named Canscan Inc. from Canada, the winner of the Milestone Community Kickstarter Contest 2020 during Milestone Community Days (MIPS) 2020 event in Dallas, Texas, USA. Innovators from around the world submitted their ideas to the contest, and three made it to the final round at MIPS in Dallas, Texas. Here, they presented their ideas and prototypes. A judging committee and the partner community present voted for their...

ACRE, a global provider of state-of-the-art security and communication networking systems, announced that it will add two key industry people to the ACRE management roster. Jim Kelly will join ACRE as Chief Revenue Officer starting on March 1, 2020. Jim brings a wealth of experience having had successful positions at Software House, Sensormatic, Tyco International and Johnson Controls. Accelerating growth While at Software House, Jim led the sales and marketing efforts to build the business f...

So often, one’s focus in security and access control zeroes in on the hardware. Its latest functionality or compatibility with emerging technologies grabs the headlines. Yet it is the access control software which knits a system together — and the signs are, this is finally getting the attention it deserves in security procurement. Supported integrations “Today, access control software is more accessible to a wider variety of actors,” writes Bryan Montany, a research an...

Technology start-up Broadstone and the provider of cloud based security workforce management solution, TrackTik, have announced a partnership integration deal. The partnership will see the company integrate with Broadstone’s ‘Labor-as-a-Service’ technology as they go-to-market together to promote this exciting new relationship. Canadian-based TrackTik, helps organizations manage all aspects of their security personnel via a single software solution. Already an established play...

Captis Intelligence, a provider of crime solutions delivering intelligence, information, investigation and identification, announced a significant new partnership with Milestone, a world renowned Video Management System provider. Captis ODSI (On-Demand Subject Identification), a plug-in application exclusively designed for Milestone’s XProtect VMS, is now available on the Milestone Marketplace. The app provides end-users with a completely embedded solution to instantly identify individual...

Vanderbilt is pleased to announce a new partnership with Dutch-based company, Logitime International. Logitime provides a complete and integrated solution for access control, time and attendance, and shop floor data collection. The Vanderbilt partnership centers around the integration of Vanderbilt’s VR40 OSDP Readers with Logitime’s Time and Attendance (T&A), Access Control, and Shop Floor Data Collection software solution. Logitime’s T&A software Logitime solutions...

Super Micro Computer, Inc., a global pioneer in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology announced fully optimized support on the industry’s broadest portfolio of X11 server and storage systems for the latest 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors. This announcement parallels Intel’s launch of these new processors. X11 server and storage system optimization Advanced thermal management and power supply designs allow these new process...

Vectra, a pioneer in network detection and response, has joined the Chronicle Index Partner program as part of a broader industry effort to help customers improve visibility of and response to cyber threats. Chronicle’s global security analytics platform is designed to help enterprise customers analyze their security telemetry to detect, investigate, and hunt for advanced threats, at the speed of search. By joining the Index Partner program, Vectra will work to integrate its products with...

Alcatraz AI, developer of secure frictionless access control platforms, names Mitch Fagundes Vice President of Global Accounts. Alcatraz AI is an innovative firm that’s improving access control by delivering secure, frictionless solutions that enhance flow, improve security, reduce overall cost, and work with any access control provider. Based in California, Fagundes will oversee business development and strategic growth for the Globe. “We’re a growing company that’s mak...

DMP is pleased to announce the expansion of its West Coast sales leadership team with the promotion of Jeff Spatz to director of sales, West. Spatz joined DMP in 2019 as the dealer development manager (DDM) for the company’s Los Angeles region, then moved to serve the Southern California territory. In a very short time, he has proven his outstanding leadership abilities, making this transition a natural one. The Southern California territory is one of DMP’s 20 sales territories acro...

Since the outbreak of pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus, the Chinese government has taken resolute and forceful measures to prevent and control the outbreak scientifically and effectively and has maintained close cooperation with all parties. Many emergency specialty field hospitals have been and are being constructed in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Treatment efficiency and safety control Facing this epidemic situation, DNAKE actively responded to the national spirit: “...

Ping Identity, a pioneer in intelligent identity solutions, announced its partnership with e92cloud. The partnership is a key distribution agreement for Ping Identity in Europe and allows for broader reach in the lower enterprise market following the Ping Intelligent IdentityTM platform’s expansion of cloud-based identity security solutions. According to a recent Grand View Research report, the global identity and access management (IAM) market size is expected to reach USD 24.12 billion...