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Many organizations maintain regular technology refresh schedules where old equipment is replaced on a set schedule, usually every three to five years. Alternatively, organizations may choose to keep technology through its full, usable life. In such cases, the full, usable life may extend past the warranty period for hardware products or past the end of support period for software. Having a complete understanding of the complications of using older equipment can help organizations proceed with t...

Organizations globally are facing an urgent need to rapidly onboard hundreds of key employees, such as medical staff, nursing staff and other staff members, on a daily basis across multiple facilities and sites. HID Global, a worldwide renowned provider of trusted identity and identity management solutions, has introduced an emergency badging solution to help manage the secure issuance and administration of staff badges and access control credentials for employees as they navigate the current g...

With many employees continuing to work from home during the lockdown, a new service from bluedog Security Monitoring offers a fast and low-cost way for companies to monitor remote devices and manage their cyber security. Enhanced cyber security The Microsoft Office 365 monitoring service can detect risks ranging from suspicious account logins and data downloads to phishing emails arriving in an employee’s inbox. The service, which is the only one of its type that is overseen by a live cy...

Abacode, one of the fastest growing cyber security services and compliance readiness firms in the United States, has announced that it will open a second 24/7 Security Operations Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Abacode is a globally renowned company that helps organizations implement next generation virtual SOC (Security Operations Center) services that include SIEM, IDS and EDR solutions. Due to their growth in this area, there was a need to continue bringing redundant capabilities for clien...

With the COVID-19 epidemic spurring an increase in cybercrime, compliance professionals are being given a chance to test their detection skills by playing the world’s first money laundering monitoring game. Real-time transaction monitoring  ‘Catch Them If You Can’ is a real-time transaction monitoring game, offering players the chance to showcase their expertise and identify suspicious transactions and catch criminals, while also minimizing false positives. ‘Catch...

Video surveillance technologies continue to evolve. Salient Systems looks at some of the fastest-growing areas in this sphere, including AI-based video analytics and cloud-based video access and recording. Market awareness will continue to drive interest, which will, in turn, drive available solutions and offerings in 2020 and beyond. Another trend to watch out for is more VMS interfaces offering greater access-to and control-of analytics information and access control systems. This relates to...

The security networks have evolved from where they were 20 years ago. With these changes, there have been many amazing advances in the scope of technology and the connectivity between the systems that comprise modern complex security systems. All these advancements have also brought concerns on how to secure these systems and the data within them. When looking through the headlines, it seems a new data breach or network vulnerability is exposed daily, and this is why securing the system should...

Following many years of successful collaboration in the Security Systems sector, CSL and Business Insight 3 (BI3) will expand their partnership to incorporate the growing Business Intelligence market. CSL’s expert solutions, including CSL Router, will be supplementing BI3’s newest offerings to provide secure, reliable and rapidly deployable connectivity. Business Intelligence Business Intelligence focuses on the collation and analysis of data and metrics, based on the behavior and...

Detection Technology, a globally renowned provider of X-ray detector solutions, has unveiled the industry’s first off-the-shelf detector subsystem for security CT (computed tomography) applications. CT plug-and-play-type subsystem The plug-and-play-type subsystem, branded as Aurora CT, includes ready-made, multi-slice detector boards and a data acquisition system (DAS). Aurora CT speeds up time-to-market and decreases total costs of X-ray imaging systems that meet the most stringent secu...

LenelS2 announces major enhancements to VRx, a next-generation video management platform that features advanced analytics based on deep learning technology. VRx provides a unified access control and video surveillance experience when used in conjunction with LenelS2’s NetBox access control system, Magic Monitor® unified client and Cumulus cloud-based service. LenelS2, a provider of advanced security systems and services, is a part of Carrier, a provider of innovative heating, ventilat...

HID Global, a worldwide provider of trusted identity solutions, and Keyfactor, a provider of secure digital identity management solutions, announced a collaboration that will improve how organizations secure data and protect privacy. By adding HID IdenTrust digital certificates to the Keyfactor platform, the offering provides enterprise customers with a single convenient solution to meet today’s zero-trust security models and identity. Digital certificates are used as a foundational secur...

GlobalPlatform, the provider for secure digital services and devices, RISC-V International, a global non-profit consortium, announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU). Collaboration between the two organizations will help accelerate the development of open standards for the hardware design of embedded components in connected devices for the Internet of Things (IoT). This includes processors embedded with Trusted Execution Environment (TEEs), which are witnessing significant grow...

3xLOGIC, a globally renowned provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, has announced the release of the new VIGIL CLOUD, a cloud platform that leverages Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure and Internet of Things (IoT) services to create a highly-secure, scalable solution for collecting, processing, and analyzing video data to empower users with unique, actionable insights into their business. VIGIL CLOUD 3xLOGIC’s cloud offering, VIGIL CLOUD, benefits from Amazon Web S...

Abnormal Security, a pioneer in protecting large enterprises from business email compromise (BEC) attacks announced it has been included in the list of Cool Vendors in Cloud Office Security by Gartner. The report recognizes vendors with “innovative approaches to cloud office security, email, and collaboration.” Business email compromise Business email compromise continues to plague organizations, leading to $26B in losses according to the FBI As the primary communication channel f...

ExtraHop, the provider of cloud-native network detection and response, issued a report detailing rapid substantial changes in device usage trends as businesses shifted their operations in March due to COVID-19. The report also warns of the security complexity and risks posed by connected devices, both those used by employees at home, and those left idle but connected to the office network. While there are many lenses through which to explore the ways in which COVID-19 is reshaping business oper...

HITRUST, a data protection standards development and certification organization, continues to expand and enhance its services and support in the Asia Pacific region as part of a global information protection approach to streamline information risk management and compliance for organizations of any type, size, or geography delivering services locally, nationally, or internationally. This strategy builds on the HITRUST Approach and the vision of One Framework, One Assessment, globally. Global ob...

OM Security has achieved a host of benefits having consolidated its employee scheduling, patrol monitoring and mobile workforce management software requirements into a single system. Since the adoption of SmartTask, the company has gained increased visibility and control over 200 security officers, significantly freeing up management time, reducing operating costs and enhancing service delivery The cloud-based solution has also enabled OM Security to launch a new 24/7 control room, further expa...

Connected Technologies, maker of the award-winning and patented Connect ONE cloud-hosted management platform, has unveiled a new Application Programming Interface (API) integration with the HALO IoT Smart Sensor from IPVideo Corp., Bay Shore, New York.  Now dealers can offer their customers a complete package of services, intrusion, access control, video surveillance and HALO detection, all controlled and managed with the Connect ONE user interface. “We’re excited about putting...

Insight Enterprises, the global integrator of Insight Intelligent Technology Solutions™ for organizations of all sizes, announces its partnership with Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions. The collaboration will drive digital transformation for cities, providing end-to-end delivery and management of a unified data platform across a city’s departments. Emergency management operations “City infr...

Adarga is pleased to announce that it has signed a software license with BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, a business division of BAE Systems that helps customers to protect and enhance their critical assets. adarga engine AI-powered platform Adarga will deploy its powerful artificial intelligence platform, adarga engine, and analyst workflow tools, Adarga bench, that allow organizations to understand and work more efficiently with vast amounts of complex data. This agreement will see Adarga&...

With the MOBOTIX CLOUD, MOBOTIX launches a new cyber-secure cloud video management system that is available via a flexible software subscription. The MOBOTIX VSaaS offering (Video Surveillance as a Service) enables complete video management of local cameras via App. The data is stored in stable cyber secure cloud data centers in regional proximity to the cloud users. "The market launch of the MOBOTIX CLOUD is another important step for us as a complete solution provider for security-relevant vi...

Sonitrol, globally renowned provider of verified electronic security solutions, has announced the launch of TotalGuard Smart Hub and additional wireless devices that together offer a more robust security solution to the small and medium business markets. This new offering includes a variety of wireless sensors that connect to the new TotalGuard Smart Hub, expanding reach and alarm capabilities. TotalGuard solution Sonitrol’s TotalGuard solution, launched in 2018, targets the small to me...

HITRUST Assessment XChange (XChange), a wholly-owned subsidiary of HITRUST, is providing healthcare organizations with free access to its third-party risk management (TPRM) solution, including methodologies, technology, and staff augmentation. The decision to provide the TPRM service free of charge was made, after discussions with leaders in the healthcare industry concerning operational challenges, financial impacts, and disruptions being faced by organizations across the healthcare ecosystem...

SecurityTrax, an Alarm.com company, has launched an all-new, customizable cloud-based platform that unites the business operations of security and automation providers, including customer relationship management (CRM) and more.   The completely redesigned interface streamlines workflows, and provides a single, intuitive and user-friendly experience on any device or web browser.   Enhanced APIs let businesses customize the platform to fit their specific operational needs and processes...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro), the globally renowned company in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions and green computing technology, introduced multiple systems tailored to work with a leading open, hyperconverged software offering, Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure. Supermicro collaborated with Red Hat to develop advanced configurations based on industry-renowned Supermicro servers featuring the latest technologies. These systems, available now, give customers new...

Abnormal Security, the platform that protects large enterprises from the most sophisticated, targeted email attacks announced the appointment of Kevin Moore as Chief Revenue Officer. With over 20 years of success leading high-performing global sales teams in the security industry, Kevin is responsible for scaling Abnormal’s worldwide sales team, operations, and go-to-market engine. About Kevin Moore Kevin joins Abnormal Security from Vectra Networks, where he led all direct and channel...

Regular service and maintenance of all security systems is very important to ensure a high level of security. With cloud-based solutions, updates and other services can be done remotely, which contributes to cost efficiency and sustainability. "There is no doubt that access control solutions will be increasingly cloud-based systems," says Alex Holmström, Sales Director at ACRE International, which includes Vanderbilt Industries. ACRE International - with the Vanderbilt brand - is a global...

Axis Security, the private application access company, unveils the Axis Security Partner Program (ASPP) for VARs, systems integrators, MSSPs, OEM partners and distributors. The program enables Axis channel partners to expand their security offerings to include a cloud-native security and analytics platform that offers organizations simple and secure control of private application access built on a zero-trust model. Securing private applications Axis also signed its first value added reseller,...

Redrock Biometrics and HYPR announce a partnership for Redrock Biometrics to provide palm authentication with their PalmID solution. HYPR is a renowned provider of passwordless authentication for enterprises. Backed by Comcast, Mastercard, and Samsung, the HYPR cloud platform is designed to eliminate passwords and shared secrets across the enterprise. With HYPR, businesses have deployed secure passwordless authentication for millions of users. The addition of Redrock Biometrics' PalmID to the H...

Man and machine form the perfect pair when it comes to fighting payment fraud, according to a new whitepaper from European payments solution firm, Nets and multi-national professional services provider, KPMG. Fighting Fraud with a Model of Models explains how utilizing human expertise in combination with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies can significantly increase the accuracy of fraud prevention services. Fighting Fraud with a Model of Models Fighting Fraud...