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Everbridge, Inc., the pioneer in critical event management (CEM) and national public warning software solutions, announced the launch of Everbridge 360™ at the prestigious Global Security eXchange (GSX) conference in Dallas, TX. Everbridge 360 empowers organizations to more effectively manage critical events, minimize communication delays, and improve overall operational resilience through the industry’s most advanced and unified dashboard. Launch of Everbr...

According to the first-ever World Security Report, large, companies lost a combined $1 trillion in revenue in 2022 due to physical security incidents. Economic unrest is expected to be the greatest security-impacting hazard in the next 12 months, a significant increase from the prior year. The report also found that companies anticipate a surge in threats and hazards like social unrest, climate change, fraud, and theft. As a result, physical security budgets are predicted to increase signi...

GV-Cloud is a new VSaaS platform that combines video surveillance and access control into a single, browser-based management experience. GV-Cloud provides enhanced safety and convenience by providing users with browser-based viewing and management of their video and access control anywhere without security concerns.  The GV-Cloud solution includes VMS, Access control, and VPN.  Cloud VMS​ GV-Cloud VMS is a cloud-based video surveillance platform that integrates video, alarm dev...

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a warning about the risks posed by smart devices harvesting personal data. The ICO also announced a crackdown on connected devices, announcing plans for new rules and action to be taken against manufacturers who fail in their data security obligations. Audit of connected devices The warning comes in response to a new report from Which? that conducted a detailed audit of connected devices, revealing that almost all required location...

Evolv Technology, the pioneer in AI-based weapons detection security screening, is proud to unveil the latest innovation in its product portfolio, Evolv Extend™, designed to identify non-concealed (or brandished) guns approaching a venue and expand detection beyond the door. With a focus on delivering critical, timely information to “First Reactors” (those near or operating an Evolv Express® system, which detects concealed weapons), Evolv aims to help empower such professi...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced the launch of three new analytic detectors – Fallen Person, Fighting, and Fare Evasion – with the release of SecurOS® 11.6, the latest version of the renowned Video Intelligence Platform enables end users to manage video search and archiving alongside AI-powered video analytics in a single user interface. Here is a brief overview of each new detector, along...

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a pioneering provider of cyber security solutions, has announced the acquisition of Atmosec. An early-stage start-up, Atmosec specializes in the rapid discovery and disconnection of malicious SaaS applications, preventing risky third-party SaaS communications, and rectifying SaaS misconfigurations. The move reinforces Check Point's commitment to enhance its SaaS security offering and address the security gaps and blind spots in SaaS applications. Atm...

Quanergy Solutions, a pioneering provider of 3D LiDAR security solutions, has established a strategic partnership with Teledyne FLIR, the provider of designing, manufacturing, and marketing thermal imaging infrared cameras. This collaboration provides a seamlessly integrated solution that stands uniquely poised to tackle intricate security challenges faced by critical infrastructure environments, including utilities, data centers, and airports. Quanergy’s Q-Track™  These loca...

IPVideo Corporation, a provider of physical security solutions, announces the company will introduce its all-new HALO Cloud Application in booth #3245 at GSX 2023 in Dallas, Texas, USA, from September 11th-13th, 2023.  In addition, the company announces a new 10-year product warranty for HALO 3C Cloud customers that purchase a 10-year cloud license, effective on September 1, 2023. The new HALO Cloud App was designed to provide customers with a modern tool that places crucial alerts at thei...

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA), the membership associations for the security industry have announced details for the 2024 Security LeadHER conference, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting, and empowering women in the security profession. The second annual Security LeadHER conference will be held Monday, June 24 – Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Women in the security “SIA...

Smarter Security is thrilled to announce the launch of the latest Door Detective model, the Door Detective SG, featuring groundbreaking Sidegate Detection® technology.  This next-gen addition to the Door Detective line is set to transform the landscape of access control and door security, offering enhanced capabilities that address the evolving needs of modern facilities. Door Detective SG "Smarter Security's new Door Detective SG brings an entirely new weapon to the Security Directo...

Drata, a continuous security and compliance automation platform announced the addition of Cyber Essentials, expanding on the company’s support for over 17 compliance frameworks, standards, and regulations. Drata empowers customers pursuing Cyber Essentials with unmatched automation along with critical guidance for Cyber Essentials Plus, which requires independent verification. Cyber Essentials Created and backed by the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Cyber...

Bridewell, a UK cyber security firm announces that it has been accredited by the Government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to provide CHECK penetration testing to government, public sector bodies, and organizations under the UK’s critical national infrastructure (CNI). CHECK-authorized penetration CHECK-authorized penetration tests on CNI systems and networks are conducted by verified companies using NCSC-recognized methods and by staff who hold NCSC-approved qualification...

Cureoscity has developed an industry-pioneering super app that provides one of commercial real estate’s first mobile-only tenant experiences at London’s 8 Bishopsgate, the UK’s most sustainable speculative office tower.  Appointed a year prior to practical completion, Cureoscity collaborated with the building’s developers, Mitsubishi Estate London and Stanhope, and property managers, Savills, to understand the building’s core vision. Using the latest technolog...

According to Regula’s survey, 65% of organizations worldwide use digital document verification as one of their main methods of identity checks. And 94% of those who haven’t yet, plan to employ digital document verification in the next year. Responding to this growing demand for reliable and frictionless online ID verification, Regula and InScope-AML are joining forces to offer businesses across Europe and Africa a comprehensive and trustworthy solution for KYC and AML compliance ma...

viisights, Inc., a global pioneer in behavioral recognition video analytics, is providing GSX 2023 attendees with a first-hand look at its latest advancements in proactive intelligence, including updates to its flagship viisights wise™ video analytics and viisights IQ™ auto-learning technology. Together, these new developments set new benchmarks in video analytics performance for professional security and safety intelligence applications. wise 3.0 and viisights IQ “With...

Netwrix, a cybersecurity vendor that makes data security easy revealed additional findings for the education sector from its survey of 1,610 IT and security professionals from more than 100 countries. According to the survey, 69% of organizations in the education sector suffered a cyberattack within the last 12 months.  Phishing, account compromise Phishing and user account compromise were the most common attack paths for these organizations, while phishing and malware (such as ransomwar...

RecFaces, a biometric solution company announced the date for its next free webinar, The Future of Face Recognition Technology: Opportunities and Challenges in INDIA.  Facial recognition technology The webinar that will be led by Valeria Lapteva, Business Development Director, Asia-Pacific, and Maria Kazhuro, Business Development Director, LATAM will discuss opportunities and challenges of Facial Recognition Technology and address how businesses and other sectors can adapt it to enh...

Exabeam, a global cybersecurity pioneer that created New-Scale SIEM™ for advancing security operations, and a 2023 Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year for Security - Analytics announced it is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud in the development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) models in its cloud-native New-Scale SIEM product portfolio. As a Google Cloud partner, the collaborative development process on Google Cloud generative AI products will accelerate the de...

3xLOGIC, a pioneering innovator and provider of security systems, will be exhibiting at the GSX conference, 11th–13th September 2023, in Dallas. Visitors to Booth #4319 will discover the latest innovations in hardware, software, and cloud-based solutions that drive business intelligence which allows organizations to optimize their operations. Edge Based Analytics Taking center stage will be 3xLOGIC’s new X-Series Edge Based Deep Learning Analytics cameras.  These new cameras...

Motorola Solutions announced that the company signed a contract with the Ministry of the Interior of the German federal state of Saxony-Anhalt to deploy VB400 body-worn cameras including VideoManager evidence management software to the state’s police officers. Body-worn camera solutions The rollout of the new body-worn camera solutions to the City of Stendal Police Inspectorate and the police academy in Aschersleben marks the beginning of a wider deployment to nearly all operational fron...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, has been at the forefront of transforming traditional chalkboard classrooms into a smart and interactive learning environments.  Adhering to its unwavering dedication to its social responsibilities, Dahua has donated Dahua DeepHub Smart Interactive Whiteboards to educational institutions around the world to enhance their teaching efficiency and create smart classrooms that are more conducive to learning.  Internati...

Sensor solution providers HENSOLDT and ERA, a pioneering company specializing in Air Traffic Control (ATC) and passive surveillance systems for air surveillance, air defense, and electronic warfare, announced their strategic partnership to drive the advancement of air surveillance and defense capabilities. This collaboration is a response to the insights gained from recent conflicts in Europe, emphasizing the need for cutting-edge technologies to enhance national and European security. VERA-N...

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 it has secured $23 million in capital on the heels of dramatic growth surpassing 300% over the last year. The oversubscribed round was led by Octave Ventures, Alliance Holdings, and other existing investors. AI gun detection Demand for the company’s AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness...

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Force Security Solutions (Force), a pioneering managed security services provider and systems integrator. Founded in 2003, Force provides state-of-the-art security products and services, including risk assessments, the design and implementation of intrusion detection, access control, and IP video surveillance technology. Smart security solutions With an increasingly critical need for more effective physic...

Veridas, a pioneering provider of AI-driven identity verification solutions, is pleased to announce it has joined Open Identity Exchange (OIX), a community driving positive and inclusive developments for trusted digital identities.  Veridas Digital Identity Verification and Biometrics Authentication solutions provide both facial and voice verification and authentication, utilizing the natural, inclusive features of all users. Biometrics providers Serving organizations across 25 coun...

Barrier1 Systems, the industry pioneer in perimeter-hardening physical security barriers, is showcasing its portfolio of top-rated vehicle security gates and barriers at the inaugural Fence Show and Security Expo in booth #1127, August 23-25, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The company's team of security barrier experts are attending the premier conference to engage traditional fence resellers on the multitude of new and emerging business opportunities for perimeter-hardening, vehicle barrier...

OnSolve®, a pioneering critical event management provider that enables organizations to mitigate physical threats and remain agile when a crisis strikes, announced the opening of a new technology office in Bengaluru, India.  The news marks an important milestone in the company’s growth and innovation strategy, reinforcing its commitment to advancing OnSolve’s AI-powered platform. The Bengaluru office creates more than 100 engineering jobs across core product operations team...

Hackuity, the risk-based vulnerability management provider announced it is one of five companies selected to receive support and R&D funding from a major initiative by the French Government. Le Grand Défi Cyber – The Great Cyber Security Challenge is part of a one-billion-euro national strategy launched in France in 2021, which aims to support the growth of innovative cyber startups. The initiative also aims to strengthen the country’s cybersecurity defenses and develop t...

Versa Networks, the global pioneer in AI/ML powered Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) announced a set of enhancements to VersaAITM that includes new embedded generative AI capabilities to identify malicious behaviors in real-time, secure generative AI tools, and enhance network and security operational excellence. These capabilities are powered by a shared set of fine-tuned AI/ML engines natively integrated into the Versa Unified SASE platform and used across its product portfolio. ...