Access Control News

As October brings cybersecurity awareness month into the spotlight, new research conducted by Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, reveals that cybersecurity remains a key concern for physical security experts. Based on insights from over 5,500 physical security pioneers from around the world, the research shows that while organizations are putting in place new processes to protect themselves, the lev...

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...

GoTo, the company making IT management, support, and business communications easy with flagship products GoTo Resolve, GoTo Connect, and LogMeIn Rescue announced nearly 60 new product updates across its portfolio.  The updates are the third in a tri-annual release showcase from GoTo highlighting product innovations to help support business productivity and growth for customers while continuing to deliver simple and secure solutions. Hybrid work model According to Gartner, 96% of business...

Versa Networks, the global pioneer in AI/ML-powered Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) announced Versa Secure SD-LAN, the industry’s first software-defined branch and campus Local Area Network (LAN) solution to deliver Zero Trust and IoT Security natively at the LAN Edge. This software-defined approach makes campus and branch networks more agile and integrated, and Zero Trust improves the security posture. Operational challenges For years, enterp...

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...

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organizations keep their people and assets safe, will host a webinar alongside 3GC Group, “Building Cyber Resiliency in a Physical World,” to address the rising focus on both cyber and physical security risk, resiliency, and fusion between the two.  Title: Building Cyber Resiliency in a Physical World  Date: Tuesday, October 24 Time: 10 a.m. Pacific/1 p.m. Eastern Speakers:  Gary Good...

Smart Spaces announces that its chief executive and co-founder, Dan Drogman, has been named by LDC as ‘One to Watch’ at its annual Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Pioneers 2023 awards scheme. Created by a trusted investment partner LDC-part of Lloyds Banking Group, and supported by The Times newspaper, The LDC Top 50 champions the business pioneers who are pushing for growth and building successful medium-sized businesses. This year’s nominations–which totaled almost...

Camden Door Controls, the industry’s one-stop source for electric strikes, has expanded its line of outdoor rated (gate) strikes to include a new CX-ED1959RM model specifically designed for use with RIM exit devices, with standard or Pullman latches. This complements the existing CX-ED1959-MB model, designed for use with cylindrical locksets. The CX-ED1959 series outdoor-rated strikes are ideal for exposed perimeter doors and gates and feature heavy-duty stainless-steel construction with...

ISC East, the Northeast’s pioneering security and public safety event built by RX Global, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and partnership with ASIS NYC, is proud to present an expansive slate of keynote speakers and educational programming at the 2023 conference. ISC East attendees are invited to participate in all programming, which takes place Nov. 14-16 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Keynote series The 2...

Global security and fire safety specialist, Comelit Group has achieved the prestigious Gold EcoVadis status, affirming its dedication to sustainable business practices and corporate responsibility.  Gold EcoVadis status EcoVadis is a globally recognized sustainability rating platform that assesses the environmental and social performance of companies across various industries. Achieving Gold status places Comelit amongst the top tier of companies worldwide for its sustainable and respons...

One division of a national lender that provides financial services primarily to underserved customers, was faced with upgrading a legacy security camera system in several locations and expanding into additional locations that had been without the benefit of surveillance. With a disparate architecture that was aging and weakening, the Director of Network Architecture wanted to partner with an organization to not only replace its system, but also make improvements to image resolution, video manage...

A behavioral health provider specializes in 24/7 care to treat substance use disorders with behavioral and primary healthcare services. They are a large not-for-profit, community-based adult detoxification, residential, and outpatient substance use facility in Chicago, serving over 10,000 people annually. The provider had budgeted for security improvements and wanted better oversight of not only their main facility but also their building across the street. They were looking to replace the vide...

Newport Aquarium is located in Newport, Kentucky. The aquarium is home to thousands of the world’s most exotic aquatic creatures, including playful penguins, rare white alligators, and smiling sharks and stingrays. To keep the animals, visitors, and staff safe, Newport Aquarium wanted to replace their old security system with an easy-to-use and high-security access control solution. Sec-Tron, an experienced access control integrator, recommended Paxton’s flagship access control sys...

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, launched Eagle Eye QL Stream, a new technology that powers live, full-resolution, low-latency camera feeds to enhance local video viewing. With Eagle Eye QL Stream, security professionals can immediately and directly view surveillance video that is high quality, cybersecure, full resolution, and full-frame rate when on the local network. Eagle Eye QL Stream Eagle Eye QL Stream uses secure authorization to obtain and route live...

Identiv, Inc., a pioneer in digital security and identification in the Internet of Things (IoT), launched Vision AI, a high-performance video analytics solution that transforms how users perceive, interpret, and act on visual data. Specifically designed to meet the critical needs of various sectors—including government, healthcare, education, retail, manufacturing, banks, smart cities, event venues, and public transportation hubs—Vision AI provides unparalleled video analytics capab...

Gunnebo Entrance Control, a pioneer in entrance security solutions, will be attending Data Center World to showcase its innovative security solutions tailored to the unique needs of the data center industry. Standing as the premier destination to connect data center professionals, Gunnebo Entrance Control will be in attendance to present its HiSec Portal, designed with the stringent security demands of data center facilities in mind. HiSec Portal in action On stand 3G05, visitors will also b...

A Government of India-owned multinational oil company with a registered office in Mumbai is ranked amongst the Fortune Global 500 list of the world’s biggest corporations. Owing to its consistent growth in refining capacity, the corporation is expanding at a rapid pace. Corporation challenges As a rapidly growing corporation, multi-location offices are a necessity. They have two large sheds within some distance from each other. Their other offices geographically away but in the same city...

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...

Southco, Inc., a global pioneer in engineered access solutions, has launched a new wireless access system featuring the Keypanion app, a revolutionary smart access app that lets users wirelessly actuate latches from their smartphones. The app replaces physical keys, which can be lost or stolen, with a convenient, intuitive system that is easy to install and manage. Easy electronic access While other remote or electronic access systems may require a full security system, this system removes t...

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...

Award-winning, security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, lays the groundwork for the new age of cybersecurity by introducing a new generation of controllers, beginning with the Controller 7000 (C7000), available for purchase on November 10. New generation of technology Capable of managing all localized access control, intruder alarms, perimeter security, business automation, and logic needs for organizations, the Controller 7000 represents a new generation of Gallagher Security technology, of...

With the evolving convergence of IT and OT networks in industrial manufacturing, cybersecurity concerns have risen likewise. Moreover, legal regulations force industrial companies to enhance cybersecurity in their processes. To address the growing need for industrial cybersecurity solutions, the technology company Siemens has grown its cybersecurity solution portfolio and launched an all-in-one security testing suite for industrial communication networks. The SINEC Security Inspector is a softw...

ICAS, a pioneer in advanced IT infrastructure deployment, announced the availability of its Empire Smart School and Security Portfolio. The bundle includes innovative video surveillance, digital signage, public address, and vape detection products, and is available to both public and private schools, universities, and colleges throughout New York State. The Empire Smart School and Security Portfolio incorporates advanced products from the pioneering technology providers in the country. These in...

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...

In the age of technology pervasion, news headlines are rife with stories of data breaches, the actions of opportunistic cybercriminals, and the financial implications of poor security hygiene. The threat landscape is constantly expanding, and the ever-increasing data load for businesses means that there are more holes and vulnerable points in a company’s cybersecurity net than ever before. Infiltrate modern systems The majority of business and IT pioneers are well aware of the specter of...