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Building on longstanding efforts and redoubling work to support faith-based communities in response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), released new resources to help houses of worship and other faith-based organizations enhance their security. These Physical Security Performance Goals–modeled after the successful Cybersecurity Performance Goals–are a collection of...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions announces the latest release of its K-12 School Virtual Tour. Along with a 360° exploration of a K-12 school environment that allows users to visualize how door security solutions can be used to address everyday challenges, the interactive experience now provides an added dimension of detail on the PASS K-12 Safety and Security Guidelines from the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS). Protecting schools against emerging threats while maintaining a nurturing...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been deployed by Germantown Academy (GA) in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania to protect students, staff, and visitors from gun-related violence. Founded in 1759, GA is the country’s oldest non-sectarian day school. Multilayered ra...

Security Journey, a pioneering secure coding training provider, announced support for WCAG, SCIM, and continued compliance with SOC2 Type 2, which are pioneering industry standards, making it the most secure and accessible AppSec training platform on the market. New capabilities and features The new capabilities mean large enterprises can now provide application security education to their development teams from a platform that meets security, global accessibility, and automated user provision...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, shared its predictions for security technology trends that will impact multi-location consumer-facing businesses in 2024. AI-based applications AI and automation will improve monitoring operations Addressing ever-changing business security threats will require new capabilities to rapidly analyze massive amounts of data from a variety of...

SwiftConnect, a pioneering provider of connected access enablement, is powering easy, secure, and private access using an iPhone and Apple Watch with the Johnson Controls Software House C•CURE 9000 access control system. The SwiftConnect AccessCloud platform integration with the Software House C•CURE 9000 access control system makes it possible for Software House C•CURE 9000 customers to take advantage of the employee badge in Apple Wallet for physical access. Deployments of emp...

Elite Interactive Solutions (EIS), a pioneer in guard replacement services using proprietary intelligence and 100% verified police calls, announces it has promoted COO Michael Zatulov to President of the company. Since joining Elite in 2018, Zatulov has been integral to pioneering the business to double-digit year-over-year growth, substantial increases in recurring monthly revenue (RMR) and low single-digit customer attrition. Responsibilities of Michael Michael’s high-level thinking a...

Acronis, the pioneer in cyber protection, announced it had been identified as a pioneer in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cyber Recovery 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc #US49787923, November 2023). This is the first IDC MarketScape report about cyber recovery which illustrates the growing importance of both proactive defense and reactive recovery within an organization’s ability to deal with cyberattacks. The IDC MarketScape report cites Acronis’ key offerings, including a single a...

BAE Systems has partnered with Change Awards to help promote change management as a key discipline across all business areas and sectors, supporting career progression while recognizing its vital role in delivering successful organizational change. The security firm’s new collaboration will allow them to not only celebrate practice in this important area of business but will also provide them with access to industry events such as Change Talks, helping them to gain both recognition themse...

As simple as a webcam, as reliable as an industrial camera Programmable or Plug&Play? Whether quality assurance, logistics tasks, or kiosk systems: quickly available, optimally focused image information helps to make optimal decisions, avoid errors, and speed up work processes. When it is necessary to refocus frequently, it seems most convenient to use webcams from the consumer sector. For industrial applications, however, not only ease of operation is required, but also robustness and long...

Market-pioneering provider of workforce management and access control solutions, MSite has appointed two new strategic partnership directors to lead the company’s mission to work collaboratively with the industry and make construction safer and more productive. MSite’s drive With more than 55 years of combined experience in technology and systems development for some of the largest UK-built environment organizations, Martin Ward and Dominic Howkins share MSite’s drive to bett...

The delegates of Euralarm’s Extinguishing Section have elected Gerd Hülsen as Vice-Chair of the section. He follows in the footsteps of Torbjørn Laursen. Alan Elder, Chair of the Extinguishing Section, stated, “I’d like to thank Torbjørn for his efforts as the previous Vice-Chair. I am sure that Gerd will be given the support that our delegates have always given Torbjørn and I, to help us to move the Extinguishing Section to the next level.” Fu...

Pimloc, the pioneering AI video privacy and analytics company, and Argenbright Security Europe Limited (ASEL), Europe's pioneer in intelligence-led risk advisory and security solutions, announced a significant strategic partnership. As a result of this alliance, ASEL will incorporate Pimloc's Secure Redact into its suite of services, enabling its vast clientele in retail, hospitality, logistics, and manufacturing to benefit from enhanced visual data protection and automated redaction along...

In a groundbreaking move, SharpEagle Technology, a pioneer in innovative safety solutions, is thrilled to announce the signing of significant agreements with renowned partners to incorporate advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology across its expansive product range. This integration will encompass the company’s Exproof and Rugged CCTV camera systems, as well as its Material Handling Equipment (MHE) safety cameras, heralding a new era of safety and efficiency in industrial oper...

IDEMIA National Security Solutions (NSS), a subsidiary of IDEMIA, the world’s pioneering biometric and identity solutions provider, provided a demonstration of its innovative biometric access control technology, ID2Access, to key U.S. Army and U.S. Department of Defense stakeholders on November 15 at Redstone Arsenal. The system is deployed at Redstone Arsenal, a massive 38,400-acre site Huntsville, Alabama that serves as the primary training and testing center for the U.S. Army’s m...

i-PRO Co. Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced a revolutionary new line of cameras that turn non-AI network cameras into AI smart devices. Using AI onsite learning, the new X Series enables users to teach the camera about specific objects they want to monitor. With support for up to nine AI applications, it is the most powerful AI camera to date from i-PRO. Author's quote “The X Series cameras demonstrate our commitment to...

Xtract One Technologies, a pioneering technology-driven threat detection and security solution that prioritizes the patron access experience by leveraging AI, announced its SmartGateway System has been selected to protect the new 11,500-capacity CPKC Stadium, as a result of the Company’s partnership with Kansas City Current of the National Women’s Soccer League. Enhanced patron experience CPKC Stadium is being built by construction partners, J.E. Dunn and women-owned Monarch Build,...

The U.S. National Retail Foundation (NRF) reports that its members have once again cited organized retail crime (ORC) as one of the biggest threats to their business. Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shared guidance with retailers on protecting their customers, staff, and businesses as they head into the holiday shopping season. According to NRF’s 2023 National Retail Security Survey, 6...

Cequence Security announced its participation in the Microsoft Security Copilot Partner Private Preview. Cequence was selected based on their proven experience with Microsoft Security technologies, willingness to explore and provide feedback on cutting-edge functionality, and close relationship with Microsoft. Advancing AI innovation “In the context of security, AI’s impact is likely to be profound, tilting the scales in favor of defenders and empowering organizations to defend at...

Jesolo is a popular holiday resort on the Italian Adriatic coast. To ensure security for locals and tourists on the busy beach and in public places, Panomera® multifocal sensor cameras from Dallmeier are in use. Five million tourists a year Jesolo is a town of about 26,000 inhabitants and more than five million tourists a year. The large increase in the number of visitors during the summer months requires a great deal of organization from all parties involved, also regarding the safety and...

Dortronics Systems Inc., an industry pioneer in off-the-shelf and customized door control solutions, is featuring a wide array of its tailor-made door and access control products here at ISC East 2023. Custom touchless switches, annunciator panels, and specialty plate sizes will be on display alongside a suite of additional ready-made products at booth #619. Author's quote We continue to provide speedy delivery of customized solutions all at highly competitive prices “Our flexible manu...

Everon, also known as ADT Commercial, a pioneering security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire and life safety in the U.S., announced its executive leadership team since the recent completion of its acquisition by GTCR. Everon draws on an outstanding legacy of service excellence that is strengthened by over a decade of industry expertise, with many leaders having spent the majority of their careers in the industry. The organization’s executive leadership tea...

Sielox, an established industry pioneer in layered access control solutions, is unveiling the latest upgrades to its AnyWare browser-based access control monitoring and event management solution at that year’s ISC East. Designed with the intent of providing an access control solution that’s ideal for a multitude of vertical applications, AnyWare 2.2 delivers greater door capacity and security, regional I/O capacity, and enhanced reporting functions for improved operational efficienc...

The Monitoring Association’s (TMA) President Morgan Hertel honored one of TMA’s volunteer members with the Mel Mahler Award, formerly known as the President’s Award on Monday, November 6th during its General Business Meeting at the 2023 Annual Meeting in Maui, HI.  The Mel Mahler Award is presented at the discretion of the TMA president in recognition of outstanding contributions within his/her tenure. The 2023 Mel Mahler Award recipient is Mark McCall, Immix. ANSI/TMA-A...

The major challenge that this power giant faced was major issues in their existing attendance management solution provided by a competitor. The issues included difficulties in managing shifts, resulting in confusion and errors in shift assignments. Additionally, the face recognition feature of the system experienced delays, pioneering to prolonged response times and potential discrepancies in attendance records. These challenges hindered operational efficiency, impacted employee productivity, a...

Motorola Solutions will proudly ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, celebrating its continued, purposeful transformation centered on safety and security. The company is announcing its new brand narrative, ‘Solving for safer,’ which highlights its sharpened focus on solving for safer communities, safer schools, and safer businesses. Author's quote “From our storied history, today we bridge to an even stronger future. Everyone is entitled to feel safe in their...

Currently, ODSecurity is at Milipol PARIS exhibiting their total contraband detection capability including Soter RS full body scanner, THEIA automatic threat recognition software, and Central Database. OD in Hall 4–Stand A023, Milipol, Paris, 14–17 November 2023. RS full body scanner Soter RS full body scanner, combines ultra-low radiation with maximum visibility, making it extraordinarily safe and efficient. The Soter can literally find anything that is either concealed inside or...

ASSA ABLOY, the global pioneer in access solutions, announces the return of their Security Perspectives Podcast for Season 2. Hosted by Jeremy Saline, Senior Director of Business Development, each episode features discussions with industry experts to shed light on the latest trends, cutting-edge technologies, and pertinent topics reshaping the security landscape. Season 2 includes a compelling series of interviews with security pioneers who share their vision for the future, insights on creatin...

MSA Security, an Allied Universal® company and the world's largest provider of canine detection teams, will host an educational webinar titled, High Consequence Threat Protection on November 15, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET.  Attendees will gain insights into the current threat landscape, a comprehensive evaluation of all known and unknown cyber and physical risks that can impact an organization and essential protection strategies to safeguard organizations against terrorism and h...

A Worcester-based security and access management specialist has been named as one of the UK’s best companies to work for, gaining a prestigious national award. The Key Safe Company has been accredited as 'Very Good' in The UK’s Top 100 Best Small Companies to Work for in 2023–a nationally recognized and respected scheme run by Best Companies, which celebrates a company’s commitment to employee engagement in the workplace. Key Safe Company Entering for the first time, i...