Access Control News

Nearly half of America's frontline workers would quit their jobs if they could afford to, citing threats to their personal safety at work, according to the 2023 Verkada Workplace Safety Survey.  The study found that 76 percent of employers have experienced a security incident in the last year, and a majority of frontline workers feel that the threat of physical harm is on the rise. Solutions of Verkada Safety Survey Key findings of the 2023 Verkada Workplace Safety Survey include:...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi has hosted another of its popular Security Technology Showcase events in Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia. In addition to TDSi, attendees also enjoyed presentations and hands-on advice from UK security manufacturers such as integrated perimeter security specialist - Harper Chalice Group (presented by Building Defense Systems), secure industrial transmission and power solutions provider - KBC Networks, CCTV surveillance camera and cont...

Morse Watchmans, the pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is featuring several of its latest key control and management solutions at the 2023 Northwest Indian Gaming Conference & Expo, June 19-21 at the Little Creek Casino Resort in Shelton, WA. Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system will be on display alongside a suite of additional products at booth #318. Cutting-edge key control solutions “We are thrilled to showcase our cutting-edge key...

On June 9, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rolled out updates to its Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information. Because managed service providers (MSPs) play a crucial role in ensuring the security of customer data and applications, some of the responsibility for data protection now falls to them. This article will summarize some of the key updates to the FTC standards. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of monitoring SaaS business applications, particularly Microsoft 365...

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) closed out the inaugural Security LeadHER conference by celebrating a successful and groundbreaking first event held June 12-13 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. 2023 Security LeadHER The event was dedicated to advancing, connecting, and empowering women in the security profession. Approximately 300 current and future “LeadHERs” and attendees of all backgrounds and genders gathered for Security LeadHER 2023. The 2023 Secur...

Matrix Comsec, a renowned player in the Telecom and Security domains, showcased its enterprise-grade solutions at its ideation event, Matrix Partner Connect 2023, in Jaipur on the 16th of June. With over three decades of experience, Matrix has established itself as a pioneering provider of comprehensive telecom and security solutions, catering to organizations of all sizes worldwide. This exclusive event aimed to highlight Matrix's latest innovations in telecom and security while fostering part...

As vehicle crime continues to be a growing concern, security specialist Mul-T-Lock is offering new solutions, specifically designed to address the alarming rise in thefts and break-ins and offer enhanced security and peace of mind. There was a 24.9% year-on-year increase in the number of vehicles stolen across England and Wales, according to new data published by the Office of National Statistics. Survey findings Analysis shows that there were 130,389 vehicles stolen last year, compared...

Andrew Patel, Senior Researcher at WithSecure Intelligence, offers the following insight: “Some of the requirements set forth by the AI Act are going to be difficult to enforce. These include disclosing that content was generated by an AI and ensuring that models cannot generate illegal content." He adds, "Many open-source generative models are now available to the public and these models can be finetuned and repurposed by anyone with enough know how. Large language models have already b...

Organizations in the Middle East will be able to better protect themselves against business-crippling cyber hacks that cost the region millions of dollars every year, thanks to a new partnership between Bulwark Distribution FZCO and Holm Security. The cost of cyber security incidents within the Middle East has reached a new high of $6.93 million US dollars per data breach, according to IBM’s "Cost of a Data Breach Report 2022." This figure is significantly higher than the cost per inciden...

Pimloc, an AI video privacy and analytics company announces the launch of new audio redaction capabilities to its Secure Redact SaaS platform. Major shift The new feature, which is available through Pimloc’s integration with Medialogix, a specialist provider of Digital Evidence Management Systems (DEMS) to a large number of police forces in the UK enables users to selectively anonymize audio in video evidence to comply with data protection regulation when shared in court, with the public...

Finnish high-technology company Insta and Lockheed Martin Corporation have signed a cooperation agreement for developing next-generation security and gateway solutions. This is the first agreement under indirect industrial cooperation in the Finland acquisition of the 5th Generation F-35. During the project, Insta and Lockheed Martin will develop together a Cross Domain Solution, a bi-directional next-generation network security & gateway solution for demanding military use that enables coo...

LifeSafety Power, a pioneer in intelligent networking power solutions for access control, physical security, and loT applications, has promoted longtime team member Keith Kober to Senior Director of Sales. Work experience  Most recently Director of Sales, Western U.S. and Canada, Kober has been with LifeSafety Power for more than 11 years. He started his career as Regional Sales Director, where he brought some 30+ years of selling, designing, and implementing security management solutions...

Identiv, Inc., digital security and identification pioneer in the Internet of Things (IoT), announced that its cloud-based Hirsch Velocity security management software, Velocity Vision video management system (VMS), and Hirsch Mx Controller products have been granted Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Marketplace Authorization following a rigorous, multi-year assessment process. FedRAMP is a U.S. government-wide program that promotes the adoption of secure cloud service...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the cybersecurity solutions company focused on cyber strategy and risk, has revealed that an analysis of online criminal markets by its Trillion risk monitoring platform, shows UK universities are at high risk of major cyber security incidents launched using breached credentials.  Credential breach impact The Trillion team discovered 2.2 million breached credentials available on the dark web for the top 100 UK institutions, with 57% belonging to the 24 Russell...

Even in the busiest dental or doctors’ practice, there is a simple way to give patients privacy, protect medical equipment, and keep personal belongings safe: a Code Handle Door Lock. This simple, secure door handle with an inbuilt digital PINpad is easy to fit and straightforward to use with no need for specialists or software. It’s the perfect security solution for waiting rooms and medicine rooms, drug stores, consulting rooms, and staff rooms.  Code Handle Door Lock ...

RealWear, the pioneer of assisted reality wearable solutions for frontline industrial professionals, has won "Best Manufacturing and Industrial Solution" at the XR Today Awards 2023. The annual XR Awards celebrate the best in AR/VR/MR innovation, and the online event invites international firms and individuals to come forward to showcase their achievements in the immersive industry. The win follows RealWear being named "Best Industrial Solution," "Best Construction Solution," and "Best Automoti...

A Midlands manufacturer of anti-terrorist bollards and barriers has ticked off another continent on its impressive export book after securing its first site in Africa. Safetyflex Barriers, based in Coventry, has seen hundreds of its Truckstopper anti-terror bollards installed at government buildings in Casablanca, Morocco. The prestigious contract means the firm’s unique and cutting-edge designs have now been installed on six continents across the world in major cities.   Truckstop...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, was recently honored with the “Minority Owned/Diverse Exporter of the Year” award in the first-ever New Jersey International Trade Awards (NJITA), which was held last month at Galloping Hill Golf Club in Kenilworth, N.J. Hosted by the New Jersey District Export Council in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Commerce, the inaugural event also recognized New Jersey-based busin...

Claroty, the cyber-physical systems protection company, announced its strategic relationship with medical technology company Siemens Healthineers to protect healthcare enterprises from malicious cyberattacks through a combination of software, managed services, and medical device security data sharing that will increase the reliability with which they serve patients.   Cyber and operational risks facing healthcare systems are rising as technology environments are increasingly...

Invicti Security™, known for acquiring and combining AppSec market pioneers Netsparker and Acunetix, announced that Lou DiFruscio has joined its executive leadership team as Chief Revenue Office (CRO). Extensive work experience Lou DiFruscio brings over 25 years of leadership and experience to the dynamically growing AppSec solutions provider and will be accelerating the ongoing expansion and high growth success of the global company in the enterprise, small to medium enterprise, and cha...

As part of Butterfield Business Park’s expansion plans, Amthal has fitted new columns featuring integrated wireless IP CCTV cameras and surveillance technology to offer essential peace of mind to businesses and visitors on site. Luton-based Butterfield Business Park, managed by pioneering UK commercial and residential real estate consultancy, Lambert Smith Hampton, covers a total site area of 24 acres and is home to a range of high-quality commercial buildings. Security installation and...

Cybersecurity specialist, Core to Cloud, has appointed a new Head of Cyber Security, Laurence Bentley, as the multi-award-winning company launches a program of new services, as part of its strategic transition to a fully managed service provider. Laurence Bentley New responsibilities Laurence Bentley, who has over 26 years of experience in cybersecurity, is working in partnership with Chief Technology Officer - Phil Howe. He will oversee the service delivery team as the company launches...

Boon Edam Inc., the world-renowned manufacturer of secured entry solutions, and Boon Edam Manufacturing, the former manufacturing division of Boon Edam Inc., are now one organization, following an internal merger that sees Patrick Nora named President and Managing Director of the newly unified Boon Edam Inc. This strategic combination enables the company to offer improved operational efficiencies, streamlined communications, and increased market presence, solidifying its position as a provider...

WSD (Wall Street Docs) has today announced that it is working with Venari Security to maintain strong encryption standards across its entire network and identify malicious activity hidden within encrypted traffic. As a key 3rd party supplier to banking and financial services organizations, the relationship will be essential in further reducing WSD’s customers’ risk exposure and potential attack surface. VigilanceAI WSD is utilizing VigilanceAI, to gain unparalleled insight and vis...

Rishikul Vidyapeeth takes special pride in providing excellent education to students up to XII standard. Spread across an area of 42 acres. It has two more schools under the Rishikul Vidyapeeth group namely Rishikul Vidyapeeth - Jagos Bhaghpat, UP, and Rishikul Vidyapeeth, Alipur. Modern infrastructure All school campuses are having modern infrastructures with aesthetically maneuvered activity areas, sprawling playgrounds, acoustic auditoria, and a fully automated campus. It provides a great...

Network monitoring vendor - Sycope is introducing version 2.3 of its network monitoring and security tool.  The solution is based on real-time flow analysis enriched with business context and supports companies in securing performance and improving IT security. The new version brings numerous improvements and functional enhancements. Sycope 2.3 Sycope 2.3 records, processes, and analyses all parameters contained in the data streams, supplemented by SNMP, geolocation, and security fe...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a global provider of 3D LiDAR solutions, announced a partnership with Convergint, a provider of service-based systems integration. Together, the two companies will deliver enhanced perimeter intrusion detection capabilities for the utilities industry. Convergint is collaborating with Quanergy to design, engineer and implement various security solutions to provide early detection with hyper accuracy and faster response times. Convergint delivers intelligent, highly sca...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions announces an expanded version of its 360° virtual tour, which provides an immersive, interactive experience to illustrate the vital role of door security and access control in education and healthcare settings. 360° Virtual Tour  The ASSA ABLOY 360° Virtual Tour takes users on a digital walkthrough of three venues: a university setting, a K-12 school, and a hospital. From the outside of the building to every type of room and door inside, the tour...

Interface Systems, a managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses announced that BRIX Holdings, a multi-brand franchising company that specializes in the “better-for-you” QSR segment, has chosen Interface to deploy the managed network, business voice, PCI compliance, business security, and business intelligence solutions for all their franchise locations, including Red Mango Cafe, Smoothie Factory + Kitch...

DigiCert, the pioneering provider of digital trust-announces that it will be providing digital trust services to the European Production Giganet (EuProGigant) project. In doing so, DigiCert will be serving a key role in secure data communication and exchange for the manufacturing industry, adhering to European standards of Self-Sovereign Identity. EuProGigant is set to bring about the next step in Industry 4.0 in Europe by demonstrating a shared, intelligent and automated data ecosystem that wi...