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Ethical hackers are familiar to the world of cybersecurity. As cybersecurity awareness increases in physical security, they are also playing a larger role to ensure the safety of networked and information technologies used in our market. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What is the role of ‘ethical hackers’ to ensure cybersecurity of networked products in the physical security market?

Attendance has been growing steadily year-over-year for ISC West, and the 2018 show exceeded 30,000 total industry visitors for the first time. So it’s safe to expect ISC West 2019, April 10-12 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, will be bigger than ever. Preregistration for the 2019 show is on track to bring even more visitors than last year. “This is a show for everyone, for converged security,” says Mary Beth Shaughnessy, Event Director for Reed Exhibitions. “We bring a l...

Where are video surveillance cameras headed? At the core of next-generation Internet Protocol (IP) cameras are advanced chips with artificial intelligence (AI) at the edge, enabling cameras to gather valuable information about an incident: scanning shoppers at a department store, monitoring city streets, or checking on an elderly loved one at home. Thanks to advanced chip technology, complex analytics operations are becoming more affordable across the full spectrum of surveillance cameras &mda...

Middle Atlantic Products, a brand of Legrand | AV, announced the company's C3 Series Credenza — previewed at CEDIA 2018 and ISE 2019 — is now shipping. This award-winning solution combines a 10-inch-deep space-saving profile with modern design that meets the compliance standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The true innovation, using Middle Atlantic's unique Frame to Furniture design approach, is a flexible, configurable rack frame that allows integrators field-moun...

Facit Data Systems is delighted to announce that it is working in partnership with Avigilon. Avigilon is a Motorola Solutions company that provides trusted security solutions to the global market. Avigilon manufactures video analytics, network video management systems, surveillance cameras and access control solutions. Avigilon's solutions are installed at thousands of sites, in education, transportation, healthcare, banks, public venues and critical infrastructure. Video Data Analytics Facit...

Three new cameras from the Axis Communications ExCam XF range provide superior protection while also protecting the reliability of a business's operations and employee safety. With the new cameras’ analytic capabilities, businesses can also make smart decisions about security operations and resource allocation. Health and operation risks The new range of cameras, Excam XF P1367 Explosion-Protected Network Camera; ExCam XF Q1645 Explosion-Protected Network Camera; and&...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence announced the immediate availability of a new Unified Solutions Bundle for small and mid-sized retailers, an all-in-one offering, specifically tailored to help retailers manage their security, protect people and assets, increase operational intelligence, and enhance customer service. The Unified Solutions Bundle combines several easy-to-install, enterprise-class Genetec products, at an...

Genetec Inc., a renowned technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence announced the immediate availability of a new Unified Solutions Bundle for financial institutions, an all-in-one offering, specifically tailored to help banks with small and mid-sized branches and Automated Teller Machines manage security, (ATMs) make more informed decisions, and collaborate to close incident cases more quickly. The Unified Solutions Bundle combines several eas...

Edesix, UK-based provider of Body Worn Cameras, will be joined by Vigilant Solutions to showcase its new Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology at Parkex 2019, in addition to Edesix's renowned Wearable Camera solutions. Also part of the Motorola Solutions group, Vigilant Solutions has been supplying automated number plate recognition cameras and software to law enforcement for more than 10 years to locate vehicles of interest and solve crimes faster. These cameras and software are...

When security topics become a part of current events, it is usually in a negative light. Security generally only becomes news when it fails, sometimes in a dramatic, high profile and tragic way. However, security failures can also shed light on lessons learned and opportunities to improve. Working toward better security can translate into the purchase of more goods and equipment supplied by our market. For additional insights into the intersection of security and current events, we asked this we...

Safety and Security Things GmbH (SAST) will be both a first-time exhibitor at ISC West and also feature a larger booth – 1,800 square feet. The Bosch startup is looking to make a big splash in its first-time appearance at the largest security trade show in the United States. The International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West) will be held April 10-12 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. Founded in September 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, SAST is building a new Internet of Thi...

Effective access control can be achieved without the use of cards using a new generation of secure facial authentication enabled by artificial intelligence and machine learning. Alcatraz AI is introducing a system that deploys a sensing device, about the size of a badge reader, with multiple color and infrared cameras that can detect facial features and confirm an identity. Real-time 3-D facial mapping avoids anyone using a photograph, video or mask to spoof the system and confirms there is a r...

MIPS (Milestone Integration Platform Symposium) Copenhagen 2019 saw Milestone Systems double down on the ‘creating an intelligent world’ theme from 2018 and expand it to ‘exploring an intelligent world.’ “The intelligent world theme was bigger than we could cover in one year!” said Malou Toft, VP of EMEA at Milestone Systems. Isolate Important Events With 865+ registered attendees and more than 47 exhibiting partners in Denmark, this is the largest Communit...

Vicon Industries, Inc., designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware and components, announced that training and certification for its VAX Access Control System is now available as a convenient online course. Following the same curriculum as Vicon’s popular in-person training program, the new online class provides in-depth instruction on all aspects of VAX, from setup and programming to operational capabilities and special features. Coursework incl...

LenelS2, global provider of advanced access control systems and services, is slated to showcase three new user interface (UI) options for Lenel Network Video Recorder (LNVR) customers at the International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC) West event, taking place in Las Vegas in April 2019. The company will also introduce new cloud-based offerings to enable customers’ cloud journeys and other key partnership integrations. LenelS2 is a part of Carrier, global provider of innovative...

ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware & Access Control is proud to announce that it will be exhibiting at the first ever The Security Event 2019, showcasing its latest security and integrated access control technology solutions. Taking place at the NEC in Birmingham from 9-11 April 2019, the show is a major new exhibition for the commercial and residential security market and is set to welcome more than 6,000 visitors. ARX Security System ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware & Access Control will be available...

At ISC West, Bosch will showcase how its offerings deliver value to integrators and end users by enhancing security, improving efficiency, and solving common challenges. Visitors to the booth will see intelligent solutions for vertical markets and new products and services that make systems easier to install and manage. “Gaining efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing profits are challenges for integrators and end users alike," said Brian Wiser, President of Bosch Security and Safety S...

Axis Communications announces the release of AXIS P1375 and AXIS P1375-E Network Cameras, offering excellent 2 MP video quality in almost any situation. Available in both an indoor and outdoor model, they are designed to capture clear, sharp images regardless of lighting conditions thanks to Axis Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR technologies. Furthermore, Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) guarantees stable images even when the camera is subject to vibrations. Enhanced security features With...

Axis announces the 7th generation of its own ARTPEC chip, optimized for network video. The new chip will power an array of new capabilities and features coming to Axis network cameras. These features include even better imaging, enhanced security features, powerful compression, and a possibility to run impressive analytics on the edge. Moreover, since the chip is fully developed by Axis, it provides a layer of control that is crucial for effective cybersecurity. Going forward, the new chip wil...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, released its 2019 annual report, showing the company’s steady growth in the past year with improvement in the overall operating quality, as well as its development prospects for the future. During the year of 2019, Dahua Technology achieved operating revenue of RMB 26.149 billion (USD 3.73 billion), representing a year-on-year increase of 10.50%; net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company amounte...

HID Global, a globally renowned company in trusted identity solutions, has announced that Tasmania’s Old Kempton Distillery (OKD) has deployed its Internet of Things (IoT) enablement platform, HID Trusted Tag Services, to combat counterfeiting of its premium whiskeys, gins and other liquor products. HID Trusted Tag Services HID’s innovative IoT platform for brand protection, HID Trusted Tag Services, combined with the web application developed by local integrator, AusNFC, enables O...

HID Global, globally renowned provider of trusted identity solutions, has announced advancements of its banking offerings with its new HID Authentication Service. The solution enables existing financial institutions and new digital startups to better facilitate secure digital banking transactions. The HID Authentication Service, which is a trusted identity platform, is on display at the Temenos Community Forum (TCF) event in The Hague, Netherlands, April 2nd to April 4th, 2019. HID Authenticat...

HID Global, global provider of trusted identity solutions, has announced the availability of the new HID Authentication Service, which is part of its cloud identity platform, designed to deliver a suite of trusted identity solutions. These services make it easy to manage and use identities through a secure cloud delivery model. This multi-tenant cloud authentication service offers large scale, simplified on-boarding of users and frictionless authentication for identity and access management (IAM...

STREAM Version 5.4 is now available. The main focus has been the introduction of quantitative risk assessment capabilities and benefits, including: Calculation of expected loss per risk based on lower and upper bound financial impacts and expected frequency of occurrence Aggregation of expected loss up through the Enterprise Loss exceedance curves showing the probability of suffering losses from cyber breaches with comparison against management’s tolerance for loss Control improvemen...

Axis Communications introduces the new AXIS A8207-VE Network Video Door Station, an all-in-one product combining video surveillance, door communication, and an integrated RFID reader for access control in a single, easy-to-manage device. Continuing the company’s commitment to expand its door station offering, AXIS A8207-VE Network Video Door Station brings an added value to security solutions, functioning as a bridge between video surveillance and access control. Door Station features T...

Horizon Capital, a U.S. private-equity firm investing in high growth export-oriented and domestic companies in Ukraine and the near region, and Ajax Systems, a producer of smart security systems in Ukraine, have announced that Horizon Capital’s latest $200 million fund, Emerging Europe Growth Fund III, LP (EEGF III) has acquired a minority stake in the Company for $10 million. EEGF III’s investment was made through the purchase of a portion of the shares held by SMRK, an early-stage...

Nedap Security Management presented several key conclusions from its extensive benchmark study at ASIS Europe 2019 today. The study focuses on the access control challenges and opportunities faced by multinationals – both now and in the future. One significant finding was that almost 60% of multinationals don’t (yet) consider their access control system to be future-proof. The results of the study were presented by Martin Wijlens and Timon Padberg, global client sales managers for N...

The newly established Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA or 'the Alliance'), a non-profit, non-stock corporation formed to outline specifications for a common standardized platform for security and safety solutions, announced that since its formation in Fall 2018, the organization has grown by 50% and initiatives are in full-swing. The Alliance is quickly attracting players ranging from device manufacturers, software developers and system integrators to distributors and system on a chip (...

The Emerging Technology Zone (ETZ) at ISC West welcomes new startups to the security industry; a requirement for exhibitors is that they have been in business for five years or less. This year, the ETZ will be in the Venetian Ballroom, a new section at ISC West 2019, incorporating companies that were previously featured in the “Global Expo” area along with mid-sized domestic companies and the return of the successful Emerging Technology Zone section. Now located in the Venetian Bal...

Pluralsight, Inc., the technology skills platform announced that Dimension Data, a global systems integrator and managed IT services provider, is using Pluralsight to re-skill its engineers in DevOps and automation, across 47 countries worldwide. Public and private cloud management Founded in 1983, Dimension Data brings its expertise in internal IT, technology installation and configuration, and public and private cloud management, to multinational enterprises around the world. To maintain its...