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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...

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...

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...

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...

Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company, has announced the appointment of Andres Botero as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). In his role, he will drive Rubrik’s go-to-market strategies and growth initiatives, as the company continues its focus on cyber resilience and the rollout of cloud solutions that help organizations across the globe secure their business data.  Data security New artificial intelligence (AI) technologies combined with an explosion o...

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...

Kterio, an innovator in building data control solutions that transform reactive system management into predictive intelligence, will be showcasing its field-proven Immersive Building Technology Management Solution at Realcomm 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Kterio invites Realcomm attendees to experience this quantum leap in data-driven building management with live demonstrations of its innovative solution at booth #1121. Elusive single source “Whether you are looking to streamline bui...

Absolute Software, the only provider of self-healing, intelligent security solutions, has expanded its differentiated Security Service Edge (SSE) solution with the launch of the Absolute Secure Web Gateway Service. Optimized for hybrid and mobile work models, this new extended offering builds on existing capabilities available in Absolute Secure Access including Absolute ZTNA and Absolute Insights™ for Network and empowers organizations to strengthen security, boost productivity, 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...

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...

The pandemic years saw organizational digital initiatives drive hundreds of thousands of new human and non-human identities per firm, with cybersecurity investments to secure these initiatives often not keeping pace. According to new research from CyberArk, the resulting ‘cyber debt’ from this lag is set to compound in 2023. CyberArk 2023 Identity Security Threat Landscape Report The CyberArk 2023 Identity Security Threat Landscape Report found that every UK organization asked (10...

SureCloud, the pioneer of Dynamic Information Security and a leading Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) company, has announced the appointment of Tom Obermaier as Chief Executive Officer. Work experience Over a 30-year career, Mr. Obermaier has established himself as a transformative leader, driving growth and innovation across multiple organizations, most notably SurePoint Technologies and RDC DataCorp Inc. He played a pivotal role in the creation of the legal industry’s first SaaS...

Technology industry pioneers gathered in the Houses of Parliament to discuss the challenges posed by cyber attacks to UK national security and the economy. Parliament Street think tank’s Cyber Summit Speaking at the Parliament Street think tank’s Cyber summit on Monday night, which was hosted by Dean Russell MP for Watford, and chaired by Steven George-Hilley of Centropy PR, a panel of experts debated the steps that should be taken to tackle the threat posed by ransomware and...

Red Helix, a pioneering UK cyber security managed service provider, has launched an innovative coding club for primary school children that will provide them with additional exposure to the real-world applications of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The goal of this project is to start addressing the chronic shortage of cyber skills in the UK and encourage more diversity in the sector, with a specific focus on aiding social mobility. This will be achieved by targeting t...

Security breaches and unauthorized access to sites can have devastating consequences, posing risks to valuable assets, infrastructure, and even human lives. To mitigate these threats, it is crucial to employ effective security measures from the outset of a project to ensure the level of protection specified is robust enough to suit the needs of the premises. In recent years, LPS 1175-rated security gates have gained widespread recognition in the UK for their resilient and robust properties. Wh...

Change is coming to the way businesses manage access. While the modern world demands more flexibility, mobility, cost-efficiency, and speed, most common static access management solutions provide the opposite. How far from their PC can facilities managers usually work on a day-to-day basis? Security or safety issues often demand a fast response. As a result, facilities managers may be tied to their office or site.  Flexible working It restricts their mobility and efficiency and makes hy...

Veridas, a global provider of AI-driven identity verification solutions, is proud to announce the expansion of its groundbreaking Age Verification product. Designed to help businesses meet stringent age verification regulations, this cutting-edge solution combines biometric verification and artificial intelligence to deliver accurate and efficient age verification services. Age Verification solution's new feature Veridas’ existing Age Verification solution comes equipped with Age Valida...

Boon Edam Inc., a pioneering manufacturer of secured entry solutions, is proud to be a Partner Sponsor for the LeadHER Event, taking place from June 12-13, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ASIS International. The day-and-a-half event combines curated education and networking events with engaging opportunities to connect and collaborate for women in the vital and growing Security Industry.  Boon Edam fosters a supportive workplace...

Commvault®, an enterprise data protection pioneer for current global businesses and the first data protection vendor to introduce cyber deception, announced new security capabilities across its entire portfolio. Secure, defend, and recover data Signaling the next phase in its evolution, Commvault is helping businesses secure, defend, and recover their data to meet increasingly sophisticated cyber threats head-on. As part of these capabilities, Commvault has expanded its security ecosystem...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions completed the integration of their Aperio® wireless lock technology with Verkada’s Command cloud-based management platform, delivering a fully integrated hardware and software solution that strengthens safety, while simplifying management and lowering the total cost of ownership. Application expansion With the extensive locking hardware options available from ASSA ABLOY Group brands, the Aperio integration significantly expands the range of applications t...

Milipol is thrilled to announce that Milipol India, the latest addition to the Milipol International Network of events dedicated to internal security will take place in New Delhi, India, from the 26th to 28th October 2023. Placed under the patronage of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India along with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and the French Minister of the Interior, this new exceptional event is organized by Interads Exhibition and Comexposium, acting on...