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Open XDR-as-a-Service leader ReliaQuest, in partnership with Ponemon Research, announced the publication of a survey report detailing the needs and priorities of cybersecurity leaders in the United States and the United Kingdom. The report, “Making Security Possible and Achieving a Risk-oriented Security Posture,” shows that organizations are prioritizing strategic security programs but missing the foundational capabilities they need to make meaningful changes to their security post...
Continental Access, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., is pleased to announce the release of the next generation of its popular access control & integration appliance, the Model #CA-ASA network server appliance. CA-ASA network server appliance The Model #CA-ASA network server appliance offers super-quick and convenient installation, with no software to license or install on any client, or server. A typical web browser is all that is needed to install. The next-gen CA-ASA ser...
Chubb announced the launch of Chubb visiON+ for its customers worldwide, a range of complementary remote fire safety and security services for improved connectivity, responsiveness, and overall peace of mind. With visiON+, Chubb is changing how protection is managed, using valuable data analytics to remotely take the right actions at the right time, maintaining full protection. Chubb is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, and sustainable building, and col...
Ava Security has launched Ava Cloud Storage, enabling customers to back up their video footage intelligently in the cloud, ensuring a reliable, affordable and easy to access archive for as long as they need. Until now, storing video security data was difficult, expensive and vulnerable. Organizations have struggled to select the footage that is important to store and have been forced to spend more time and money backing up everything. Important video footage With Ava Cloud Storage, customers...
AlertEnterprise, Inc. the pioneering physical-logical security convergence software company, is developing the first-ever policy-based access control (PBAC) for physical security solution in partnership with BioConnect, an adaptive authentication software company for physical security. Real-time evaluation The new cloud-based authorization service allows corporate security teams to deliver real-time company policy evaluation at the door and override high-risk default 24/7 badge access door beh...
DigiCert, Inc., the provider of TLS/SSL, IoT, and other PKI solutions, releases its 2021 State of PKI Automation survey that shows the typical enterprise manages over 50,000 publicly and privately trusted PKI certificates. Manually managing this volume of certificates can lead to costly outages if not handled correctly. Two-thirds have experienced outages caused by certificates expiring unexpectedly and 25% have experienced five to six such outages in the past six months alone. Due to these iss...
Eagle Eye Networks, the globally renowned company in cloud video surveillance solutions, has announced the acquisition of Artificial Intelligence (AI) analytics and solutions company, Uncanny Vision Solutions (Uncanny Vision), accelerating the company’s leadership in providing AI and analytics, in order to make customers’ businesses more efficient and the world a much safer place. Uncanny Vision Solutions acquisition The acquisition of Uncanny Vision Solutions also includes researc...
Staff and school administrators can relax, when they know private rooms and equipment stores in schools are properly secured. Currently, many teachers must carry around cumbersome keys, in order to ensure that pupils do not enter rooms, which could put themselves or valuable school equipment at risk. With ASSA ABLOY’s Code Handle electronic locking solution, this is possible without having to constantly lock and unlock doors with keys. Instead, a PIN is all that is required to ensure auth...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company in smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has introduced the PLAI Adapter for the Tyco Software House’s CCURE 9000 security and event management system, which connects to the PLAI Agent, for physical access control system compatibility. PLAI Adapter This open standards approach enables enterprises to easily manage personnel identity and physical access, across disparate physical access control platforms and other identity-based...
Passwordless multi-factor authentication (MFA) provider Beyond Identity announced the general availability of Secure Customers, a new solution that enables any company to eliminate the threat of customer account takeovers and accelerate new account conversions with the fastest cross-platform passwordless MFA available. Since Beyond Identity’s founding, the company has expanded from securing workforces to enabling DevOps teams to eliminate supply chain risks. Sec...
Exabeam, the pioneer in next-gen SIEM and XDR announced Exabeam Cyberversity, an interactive educational experience meant to increase diversity and help close the skills gap in the cybersecurity industry. Participants, including students, recent graduates, and those curious about a career in cybersecurity, will get a chance to learn from Exabeam security experts and other industry professionals already established in the field. Job openings The U.S. Department of Labour reported in Augus...
Cloud-based video surveillance specialist Cloudview has made three new appointments to strengthen its sales operation. Review of new recruits Andy Alexander joins as Sales Manager and was previously Regional Sales Manager at Security Dynamics. Before that, he held roles at Redvision CCTV, 360 Vision, and Siemens SBT. Since joining in June, he has brought new partners to the business, including security integrators, CCTV installers, and end-users. Hannah Edwards has been appointed Sales Admini...
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened applications for the SIA RISE Scholarship, a program, presented by the SIA RISE community, for young security professionals and students. Through this year’s SIA RISE Scholarship, selected candidates will receive US$ 3,000 cash awards that can be used towards continuing education, student loan repayment, and professional development programs, such as training and certifications. SIA RISE Scholarship “Applying for an SIA RISE Schol...
Teledyne FLIR has expanded its acoustic imaging category with two additional models of the FLIR Si124 Industrial Acoustic Imaging Camera: The Si124-LD, specific for compressed air leak detection, and the Si124-PD, for partial discharge detection within high voltage electrical systems. This expansion provides additional, tailored solutions for different end-users' needs, from utility infrastructure to plant environments, at a fraction of the cost. Easy-to-use onboard analytics The FLIR Si124-P...
FLIR United Video Management System (UVMS) delivers best-in-class video management that can grow with a customer’s needs, from a single location to multiple sites around the world. The UVMS family of products, which includes Latitude software, and Horizon, and Meridian network video recorders, offers a wide range of integration options. FLIR Teledyne recently introduced four new integrations. Third-party products integration with FLIR UVMS The Teledyne FLIR Applications & Integratio...
Kathleen Kotwica, the Executive Vice President and Chief Knowledge Strategist at the Security Executive Council (SEC) and Principal Analyst, Security Leadership Research Institute (SLRI), recently sat down with Layan Dahhan of The Security Podcasts: Women in Security Edition, to discuss her career in the security industry and the current state of corporate security research. The podcast celebrates influential women in the security industry. research in corporate security Kathleen Kotwica discu...
PSA Security Network (PSA), the world’s renowned consortium of professional systems integrators and USAV has announced a new partnership with TSI APAC Hub (TSI), for PSA and USAV. This partnership in the Asia Pacific (APAC), and the Middle East and Africa (MEA) will increase PSA and USAV outreach to the system integrators and technology partners, in APAC and MEA regions, who provide solutions and services in various verticals, such as cinema, corporate, education, energy and utilities, go...
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions has announced the integration of their Aperio wireless lock technology with QxControl, from Qumulex, Inc., a global innovator in cloud-based, unified video surveillance and access control solutions. ASSA ABLOY - Qumulex partnership “The vision for Qumulex was to offer a cloud-based video and access control solution that also allows you to manage both together, in an open architecture environment,” said Tom Buckley, the Vice President (VP) for Mark...
UK-based cyber security start-up, Robo Shadow, launches their initial product set as they attempt to take on the big guns in cyber security. The platform boasts a range of features including vulnerability scanning, hardware and software reporting for all the devices, reporting on Windows Defender centrally (removing the need for third-party anti-virus) and much more. Terry Lewis, CEO and Prolific Tech Investor, states that "We want to democratize cyber security, by removing the cost and the com...
With the increasing development and maturity of technology, the smart Internet of Things, smart transportation, and connected car networks, which combine 5G, AI, and IoT integration applications, will lead the smart city to upgrade again. Most cities are using LPWAN technology and IT technology to connect and improve their infrastructure and integrate the city's component systems and smart services to enhance the quality of life of citizens. Aida Edge Computing P7 and Z7 cameras Following the...
PROTECH, the North American subsidiary of VITAPROTECH of France, will announce the introduction of its group sister company, TDSi of the United Kingdom, into the US access control market, at the Global Security Exchange 2021 (GSX 2021) event, taking place in Orlando, Florida. TDSi provides fully integrated access control and security solution that is both, cost-effective for customers and drives margin generation for the business. GARDiS solutions roll out in North America The powerful GARDiS...
March Networks, a global video surveillance and video-based business intelligence solutions company, is pleased to announce several innovative enhancements to its retail solution that use AI and cloud technology, to help quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and other retailers cut losses from theft, improve customer service, and drive profitability. Mobile order pick-up solution With mobile and online ordering more popular than ever, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, streamlining curbside delivery is...
Smart Building Certification, a global certifying organization that is dedicated to creating smarter and more efficient buildings, has announced that Eagle Eye Networks, the globally renowned company in cloud video surveillance solutions and Brivo, an international company in cloud-based access control solutions, are the first physical security companies to go through the Smart Solution Certification, affirming the fact that smart security, namely cloud video surveillance and access control, is...
Ava Security, the pioneer in unified physical and cyber security, has launched Ava Cloud Storage, enabling customers to back up their video footage intelligently in the cloud, ensuring a reliable, affordable, and easy-to-access archive for as long as they need. Until recently, storing video security data was difficult, expensive, and vulnerable. Organizations have struggled to select the footage that is important to store and have been forced to spend more time and money b...
Xerafy, the globally renowned company and innovator of Gen2 passive UHF RFID metal tags, has announced the launch of its updated MICRO series of on-metal tags, which are designed to meet the challenges of automation and digitization in manufacturing. Beyond identification and tracking, industrial RFID systems for manufacturing are moving towards automation, digitization, and data acquisition. MICRO series of on-metal tags The company’s flagship MICRO series offers tags that are all desi...
Cymulate, the industry standard for SaaS-based Continuous Security Validation, has announced the launch of two new solutions, to enable businesses to validate their security technologies and policies. Attack Surface Management (ASM) discovers exploitable external assets, and Vulnerability Prioritization Technology (VPT) that integrates with vulnerability scanners, to reduce risk exposure time on internal assets. These new offerings empower security teams, to efficiently prioritize vulnerabiliti...
Morse Watchmans, the globally renowned company in key control and asset management systems, will be exhibiting at GSX 2021 show, featuring their latest new key control and management solutions, at booth #1714. Key control solutions at GSX 2021 The company’s flagship KeyWatcher Touch will be displayed with a new Generation 3 CPU that provides improved performance, and faster user interface and improved synchronization times. The new Gen3 CPU upgrade is also available to current KeyWatcher...
LifeSafety Power, an ASSA ABLOY company, has announced that it has received LenelS2 factory certification and joined the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). LifeSafety Power’s NetLink NL4 and NLX Network Communication Modules interface with OnGuard access control software versions 8.0 and 7.6, to provide advanced power management for enterprise access control systems. NetLink modules interface with OnGuard platform NetLink adds proactive monitoring and management capabilities to...
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a global pioneer in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology, is adding a new facility to its multi-location U.S. headquarters campus in San Jose, California. Customers can collaborate with Supermicro engineers in this consolidated campus, accessing an onsite data center to develop, test, and create the right balance of on-prem, colocation, and public cloud workload scenarios optimized for future corporate challenges....
US-headquartered Odyssey Energy Solutions, Inc. (Odyssey) has announced its acquisition of the German remote monitoring and control technology company, Ferntech GmbH. This cements Odyssey's position as the distributed infrastructure sector’s major end-to-end investment and asset management platform. It is now supporting investors, developers, operators and governments, across the complete project lifecycle, by adding new capabilities for project operations. Ferntech GmbH acquisition Emi...
