Access control software News

Traka’s intelligent key management systems have been installed at Loughborough University, to achieve its objectives for more efficient processes and controlled access for contractors across the 523-acre single-site campus. Standing as one of the top 20 research-led universities in the country, and the best in the world for sport-related subjects, Loughborough offers top-class facilities with integrated security innovation for the students, staff, and visitors. 25,000 keys operation Alo...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Kenia Caballero to serve as its new Industry Affairs Manager. SIA appoints Kenia Caballero Caballero, who is based in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, will expand SIA’s global team and work with the association to grow its presence in Mexico; serve as the primary point of contact on behalf of SIA for key programs and events; lead the development of SIA’s Expo Seguridad México conference programs; oversee networking events b...

Suprema, a global pioneer in access control and biometrics, welcomed partners from across the world to the 'Suprema Global Partner Program 2023,' a meaningful event where the vision and future business strategies were presented. Held at the Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, from November 8th to 10th, this three-day event marked its 12th edition this year.  Global security technology trends Partners from approximately 50 countries across America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Ocea...

Often overlooked, storage for valuables, documents, and personal items deserves the same protection as offices, labs, or accommodation.  Yet many access solutions leave these important access points poorly secured. Running two systems in parallel Intelligent electronic control often stops at the door, ignoring the critical safety needs of many forgotten openings.    One common facilities management solution is to run two systems in parallel: electronic access for doors, and me...

CyberArk, the identity security company announced that Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has selected the CyberArk Identity Security Platform to power its mission-critical identity and access management modernisation initiatives and improve security for its more than 27,000 staff and students. Protecting access The top-performing modern university in Scotland, GCU has campuses in the center of Glasgow and London and is well known for its academic teaching and research programmes, especi...

Aqua Security, the pioneer in cloud-native security, announced its open-source solution - Trivy now supports vulnerability scanning for Kubernetes components in addition to Kubernetes Bill of Materials (KBOM) generation. Companies can better understand the components within their Kubernetes environment and how secure they are to substantially reduce risk.  Kubernetes Kubernetes has been widely adopted across enterprises worldwide, but according to Red Hat, more than half of companie...

Gallagher Security is proud to announce the latest release of its award-winning security site management software, Command Center v9.  Command Center is designed to integrate seamlessly with a wide variety of systems and hardware, creating a single operating platform that manages total site security.  Your security, your way Meredith Palmer, Chief Product Officer at Gallagher Security explains, “Gallagher’s customer-centric mindset and commitment to research and developm...

Harnessing digital automation technology to transform people's experiences in its commercial buildings, British Land Company PLC (“British Land”), one of Europe’s largest listed real estate investment companies, has deployed connected access at its Broadgate, 100 Liverpool Street office building in London. Through a collaboration with HID and SwiftConnect, people can use their employee badge in Apple Wallet for seamless access at this trophy building with their iPhones and Ap...

The dates are set for the return of Secutech, Asia’s ultimate business and technology platform for security, loT, and AI integration. Together with facial recognition, big data, 5G, or cloud computing, these security technologies continue to advance at a rapid pace and Secutech remains one of the most influential platforms to reflect these trends. The 25th edition will be held from 24 – 26 April 2024 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. More than 300 local and international exhi...

IDEMIA, the world-renowned secure identity solutions provider, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), has launched the next-generation of Mobile ID. Iowa residents can download the Iowa Mobile ID app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and start using it immediately to verify their identity from their mobile phone at TSA PreCheck® checkpoints at both the Des Moines International Airport and Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport, in addition to other participating...

The long-awaited trade fair for security and fire safety will open its doors from 1 to 3 November at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center (BITEC), shining a spotlight on cutting-edge solutions for various sectors including manufacturing, smart cities, the commercial sector, transportation, and hospitality. Spanning 7,500 squaremeterss of exhibition space, the show features over 200 exhibitors from Canada, China, India, Israel, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the Uni...

Suprema, a global pioneer in access control and biometrics, has launched ‘BioStation 2a’, the world’s first deep learning-based fingerprint recognition solution providing powerful access control features.  Suprema has pioneered fingerprint recognition technology based on deep learning for the first time in the world. BioStation 2a The cutting-edge AI algorithm based on deep learning is embedded in BioStation 2a. This innovation was achieved through Suprema's expertise i...

Safeguarding and streamlining access into and through education premises is a formidable task. Each user group has specific needs, from teachers, management teams, and cleaners to IT staff and students. Perimeter entrances, and indoor and outdoor spaces all require different levels of security.  Visitors to the premises want a controlled, efficient flow through the site. Staff need timely access to teaching rooms. Student access to the library or IT suite must be filtered and mon...

In the ever-evolving realm of biometric technology, face recognition solutions have surged to the forefront, showcasing remarkable advancements. They offer a seamless and highly secure method for identity verification, capitalizing on the distinct features of users' faces. These solutions harness the might of artificial intelligence and deep learning algorithms, meticulously analyzing and identifying unique facial attributes, from the nuances of facial structure to contours and proportions. Thi...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a pioneering provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced the launch of SecurOS® FACT (Faces As Credentials Technology) Check for aviation environments. Leveraging industry-pioneering FaceX facial recognition technology, FACT Check enables airports to turn their existing security infrastructure, including surveillance cameras and card readers, into a full-featured facial authentication solution for access control. Security use...

According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) latest National Retail Security Survey, retail crime represented $112.1 billion in losses in 2022. To bring attention to this crucial issue, October 26 has been designated as ‘Fight Retail Crime Day’. In support of the NRF’s initiative, Interface Systems offers retailers best practices to fight retail crime. Increase software budgets As retail crime continues to evolve in scope and sophistication, so do retailers&rsqu...

Renowned biometrics company, Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™), has extended its collaboration with Infineon Technologies, a pioneering provider of semiconductor products, to become a Premium Partner. This builds on the pair’s existing work to drive collaboration, development, and innovation in bringing biometric technologies for authentication into payments, broader IoT applications and beyond. Infineon’s Partner Ecosystem is a highly selective network of specialized engin...

The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador has successfully implemented the biometric system Id-Guard developed by the RecFaces company. The entrance to the building is controlled by software that identifies visitors by face.  Id-Guard Id-Guard is a state-of-the-art biometric software designed by RecFaces. It instantly detects a person in the video stream and compares the data with the archives in less than 10 seconds. Id-Guard responds to threats in real-time and sends notifications about...

Acre Security, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced its latest hardware and software solutions, SPCevo and SPC Connect 4.0, which will be prominently featured at the SECTECH Security Event in Sweden. SPCevo SPCevo represents the next evolution in acre security’s intrusion detection line of controllers, offering improved performance, higher-powered power supplies, and auxiliary power distribution. In addition, existing SPC controllers can be easily migra...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi announces an update to its GARDiS Web Embedded Access Control System, which includes up to 12 Doors as standard thanks to a firmware update.  Firmware version 3.9 enables the inclusion of 12 doors (up from eight previously) without the need for a license dongle, while only one dongle is now required from 12 doors up to the control unit’s maximum of 44 doors. New, improved configuration This new, improved configuration is appl...

There are two truisms of K-12 schools that exist currently; first, safety and security are core objectives, and second, school budgets are tight. K-12 schools have traditionally been perceived as safe havens where children can learn and develop as they begin their life journeys. Violence, vandalism, and theft Unfortunately, K-12 schools are increasingly being subjected to violence, vandalism, and theft. Teachers are expressing growing concerns about their safety as they intervene in physical...

Intercede, the global company in digital identities, has launched a solution for Enterprise Managed FIDO Authentication. Passwords, PKI and Windows Hello for Business can all be replaced with highly secure and phishing-resistant FIDO authentication, using Intercede’s enterprise multi-factor authentication (MFA) software and the award-winning YubiKey hardware authentication security key, from its FIDO technology partner - Yubico. Last year, it was reported that Windows 10 and Windows 11 op...

Flock Safety, a pioneer in public safety technology, proudly unveiled its newest innovation: the Flock Safety mobile app. In a world where smartphones have become an essential part of an officer’s crime-solving toolbelt, the app promises to revolutionize fieldwork by providing patrol officers and security personnel instant access to vital information. The Flock Safety platform aims to meet law enforcement wherever they are conducting public safety work, and the Flock Safety app, available...

As 2023 nears its close, award-winning global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is sharing key observations from some of the year’s biggest industry events; chief among them, the rising importance of community building these events facilitate.   Need for connection Executive Vice President of the Americas, Scott Elliott, who has been attending industry events such as ISC West, GSX, and, most recently, the Access Control Summit (ACS) throughout his 20-year career, attributes...

Thales, the global technology and security provider announced the SafeNet IDPrime FIDO Bio Smart Card, a security key that enables strong multi-factor authentication (MFA) for the enterprise. This new contactless smart card allows users to quickly and securely access enterprise devices, applications, and cloud services using a fingerprint instead of a password. Stealing credential challenges According to the 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, the three primary ways in which attac...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has created a series of new and updated government relations and advocacy guides for SIA members: the new Guide to U.S. Biometric Privacy Laws and Guide to Facial Recognition Laws and 2023 editions of the Federal Grants Guide, Guide to Cannabis Security Requirements and Guide to School Security Funding. Author's quote “SIA is proud to serve our members through advocacy efforts that promote the effective deployment of security solutions and advance...

Connected Technologies LLC, maker of the award-winning Connect ONE® cloud management platform, is celebrating its 15th year in business – attributing its ongoing success and continually evolving product to listening to its dealers and bringing valuable services to their customers. Co-founded in 2008 by Managing Partners Mike Simon and Dan Simon, the father-son duo set out to develop an interface that would allow dealers to grow their recurring monthly revenue (RMR) while providing ser...

Funds advised by Triton have signed an agreement to back the next phase of growth for Wavelynx Technologies, a pioneer in the field of secure and open mobile-first identity and access control solutions. The terms and conditions of the transaction, which sees Triton and Wavelynx’s co-founders and management invest alongside each other in partnership, are not disclosed. Wavelynx will be an independent Triton portfolio company. Benefits from key emerging trends The company aids from key a...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in enterprise identity security released the findings from the 2023 edition of its annual research report, ‘The Horizons of Identity Security,’ at Navigate 2023. Produced in collaboration between SailPoint and Accenture, a pioneering global professional services company, the report is based on insights from more than 375 global cybersecurity executives across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The goal was to examine the current state and fu...

Arctic Wolf®, a global pioneer in security operations announced its intent to acquire Revelstoke, creators of the first Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platform built on a Unified Data Layer (UDL). Revelstoke has disrupted legacy SOAR solutions by creating a Rosetta Stone for security and IT solutions, seamlessly integrating disparate data and systems, allowing for faster, smarter, and more efficient security operations outcomes.  Real-time and automated respon...