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March 2020 saw the beginning of worldwide lockdown measures that forced the majority of businesses worldwide to work remotely in response to COVID-19. Organizations quickly pivoted their operations from office environments to work-from-home (WFH) models, significantly impacting productivity, performance, and security. These are among the findings of the ‘2020 Work-from-Home IT Impact Study,’ commissioned by Sectigo and conducted by independent research firm Wakefield Research, which...

Hornetsecurity, the German company which is Europe’s renowned email cloud security provider, is expanding its presence in the UK through a strategic partnership with cybersecurity distributor Brigantia. The new partnership - which follows Hornetsecurity’s acquisition of the Poole-based email security provider Everycloud in January - will give it access to Brigantia’s network of resellers throughout the UK and Ireland and support its plans to become the UK market leader within 1...

ExtraHop, provider of cloud-native network detection and response, announced that it has been identified as a ‘Representative Vendor’ in the second annual Gartner’s Market Guide for Network Detection and Response (NDR) report. NDR solutions “Enterprises should strongly consider NDR solutions to complement signature-based tools and network sandboxes. Many Gartner clients have reported that NDR tools have detected suspicious network traffic that other perimeter security t...

Radiflow, a globally renowned provider of cybersecurity solutions for industrial automation networks, has announced a major version release for its iSID Detection and Analysis Platform that will enhance operational asset management and streamline analyst workflow to strengthen the security posture of its customers. iSID Detection and Analysis Platform Radiflow’s iSID Detection and Analysis Platform provides proactive cybersecurity for critical infrastructures through non-intrusive monito...

Nexkey, a globally renowned innovator in the cloud and mobile-based access control industry, trusted by over 20,000 users, has announced the launch of Nexkey Solo, a battery-powered door strike. Traditional access control solutions that work with wired electric strikes require a door controller, reader, and access control panel to be connected with the strike to make the whole solution work. The result of needing up to four pieces of hardware drives up installation effort to hours and costs int...

Sectigo, a provider of automated digital identity management and web security solutions, announced a video series on Sectigo’s YouTube Channel. The IoT video series offers security engineers, developers, product managers, and anyone using or developing connected components and devices valuable guidance, ranging from fundamental to advanced level, for securing IoT devices. Hosted by Alan Grau, Sectigo VP of IoT/Embedded Solutions, the initial “explainer” videos in the series inc...

Significant upgrades to the e3 Series firmware were announced in the Linear Essential, Essential Plus, Elite and ProControl commercial access control systems. The new firmware updates employ the latest code technology to provide improved security and web services protection against the rise in cyber threats for businesses of all sizes. Giving end-customers and users the features most in demand, the upgrades to the Linear e3 Series also include improved encryption, smart reporting and card types...

Vectra AI, a pioneer in network threat detection and response (NDR) announced deep product integration with Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) and Microsoft Azure Sentinel to elevate Vectra’s unique NDR detections to the Microsoft security platform in the Security Operations Center (SOC) enabling more capability to prevent attackers from establishing footholds across enterprise networks. Vectra has also been invited to become a member of The Microsoft Intelligent Security...

Crossword Cybersecurity PLC, the technology commercialisation company focused solely on cyber security and risk, has announced that its Consulting division has signed a three year contract with Agria Pet Insurance Ltd, the award winning lifetime pet insurer, working as its trusted cyber security partner. Crossword’s Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) managed service will be used by Agria to improve its cyber security posture. This security partnership follows the successfu...

Allegion US, a provider of security products and solutions, announces the launch of Schlage® Mobile Access Solutions, a comprehensive, secure and flexible access control solution portfolio. In the age of digital transformation and the evolving mobile economy, providing secure, convenient access is at the forefront of security challenges faced by multifamily properties, businesses and campuses alike. The Schlage Mobile Access Solutions portfolio redefines access control for the mobile world....

ExtraHop, a provider of cloud-native network detection and response, announced a partnership with CrowdStrike, a provider of cloud-delivered endpoint protection. The partnership includes the powerful integration between ExtraHop Reveal(x) and CrowdStrike Falcon, marrying best-of-breed cloud-native detection and response capabilities to provide protection from the network to the endpoint.  As businesses and government agencies have transitioned employees to remote work and moved more of the...

Essence Group, a provider of IoT solutions for security, connected home and healthcare, has joined Zigbee Alliance as a member in the “Project Connected Home over IP” initiative. In doing so, the company will contribute to developing and promoting the adoption of a new, royalty-free connectivity standard to increase compatibility among smart home products, with security as a fundamental design tenet. The goal of the Connected Home over IP project is to simplify development for manuf...

Pulse Secure, a renowned provider of software defined Secure Access solutions, announced achieving Common Criteria certification for both its virtual private network (VPN) and network access control (NAC) solutions under NIAP’s most current collaborative Protection Profile for Network Devices (NDcPP). Pulse Secure’s certified solutions increases cybersecurity assurance for remote, cloud and on-premises access productivity, visibility and compliance for government agencies, governmen...

Nets, a renowned European payment and financial solutions company, has announced introducing a completely new way to identify customers securely from a distance. The Nets Passport Reader service bridges the gap between physical ID documents and digital identification, with the help of a simple smartphone app. The service has no geographical limitations and is compatible with passports from over 130 countries. Demand for digital identification is growing rapidly and will likely only increase, gi...

Cyber Management Alliance, the global frontrunner in cyber crisis management and training, is delighted to announce that its highly popular course, Cyber Incident Planning & Response (CIPR) has become the first course to be certified by the recently-rebranded NCSC’s certified training scheme, provided by APMG International. The Cyber Management Alliance course was first certified by the Government Scheme in 2016 and is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Information Security...

SureCloud announces delivering its services through a cloud-based platform, offering a suite of pragmatic and integrated Cybersecurity, Risk, and Advisory services. The company has announced the launch of its Cyber Resilience Assessment (CRA) solution to provide security assurance for organizations transitioning to ‘the new normal’ of remote working. Cyber Resilience Assessment  The new solution has been introduced in response to the changing threat landscape caused by the rap...

Global MSC Security has announced that it has chosen Meningitis Now as its charity for the Global MSC Security Conference and Exhibition 2020, which takes place at the Bristol Hotel in Bristol, United Kingdom, on Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th November, 2020. The annual event for professionals operating in all areas of the surveillance industry, will help the Bristol and Avon Group (B&A Group) to meet its pledge to raise £100k, for the only charity dedicated to fighting meningitis in the...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro), the globally renowned company in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions and green computing technology, has announced that it will unveil its Intelligent Edge systems and preview its new CloudDC line of servers, designed for large-scale deployments in cloud data centers, during a CEO Keynote at COMPUTEXOnline 2020, taking place on June 3, 2020, in Taipei, Taiwan. Supermicro recognized early the need for a robust cloud platform, in order to p...

Videotec has knowledge in creating indestructible products for external use. As a result, the new SERIES2 range offers advanced technology and performance for security systems that operate in explosive atmospheres in the Oil & Gas, Maritime and Industrial industries. Thermal camera range The wide range of PTZs in the MPX SERIES2 includes the MPX SERIES2 with DELUX day/night camera Super low-light FullHD 1080p or with SONY FCB-EV7520 camera with image stabilization and dynamic privacy maski...

The 2021 edition of Saudi International Airshow will double in size, with more than 100,000 square meter surface exhibition space, two new exhibition halls, in addition to the existing hall and a static display. Despite COVID-19 and several months of slow business, many requests for exhibiting have been received as Saudi International Airshow will be the first airshow to be held in 2021, the organizers said. Hosted by Saudi Aviation Club and held under the Patronage of His Royal Highness Prince...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) and SecureIDNews have selected five distinguished biometrics and security experts as the 2020 winners of the Women in Biometrics Awards – a globally recognized program co-founded by SIA and SecureIDNews and co-presented with sponsors IDEMIA, Biometric Update and the SIA Women in Security Forum. The honorees will be recognized during the 2020 SIA GovSummit, SIA’s annual government security conference, which will be hosted as a free virtual even...

Businesses, large and small, create data which needs protecting, whether in an onsite server room or co-located at a data center. When a business imagines a corporate data breach, they’re probably picturing black-hat hackers pursued by cybercrime investigators. The reality is often more mundane. Only around a half of breaches involve hacking, according to one recent report. Gaps in the physical security, the business’ data and servers are equally important targets. Perhaps the compa...

Sectigo, a globally renowned provider of automated digital identity management and web security solutions, has joined the Cloud Signature Consortium to help drive standards in the rapidly-growing document signing space. Sectigo, the international commercial Certificate Authority, with expertise in automating document signing certificate issuance and renewal, will work closely with the Consortium to define and promote standards as the demand for electronic signatures continues to rise. Expansio...

Digital Guardian announced that it has released a new research report, The DG Data Trends Report, which assesses the risk of sensitive data loss during the COVID-19 crisis. The research is based on aggregated and anonymized data from nearly 200 customers of Digital Guardian’s Managed Security Program around the globe. It represents a wide range of organization sizes and industries, including financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, and business services. As they continue to work fro...

US-based Insurance brokerage Woodruff Sawyer has partnered with CyberCube to become one of the first organizations to leverage CyberCube’s “Broking Manager” in its insurance advisory services. Woodruff Sawyer, a 100-year-old insurance broker headquartered in San Francisco, advises clients on business risks and risk mitigation in the areas of cyber liability, management liability, property and casualty and employee benefits. Broking Manager is the first software-as-a-service a...

Despite security issues and concerns resulting from the massive and sudden increase in work-from-home (WFH) initiatives caused by the global COVID-19 healthcare crisis, one-third (38%) of U.S. companies observed productivity gains during remote work and a staggering 84% anticipate broader and more permanent WFH adoption beyond the pandemic, according to new data released by Pulse Secure, the provider of software-defined Secure Access solutions. Anticipate positions moving to permanent remote wo...

Arcules, a globally renowned provider of integrated cloud-based security services, has announced that it has appointed Michael Hygild as Director of Sales, EMEA, effective from July 1, 2020. The addition of Hygild to the Arcules leadership team will help to accelerate the company’s current momentum and ignite its next phase of growth. In his new role, Hygild will be responsible for strategic sales initiatives, including channel programs, within Europe. Strategic sales expert Hygild join...

Mistral Solutions, a technology design, and system engineering company, announces the introduction of an Automated Thermal Screening System, a body temperature detection and alert system for large establishments and public places to be placed at the entry and exit points. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought in unprecedented situations and is expected to make a long-term impact across the globe. As governments mandate screening of people at the entry and exit of establishments to track the body te...

Now that Europe is taking the first steps towards economic and social recovery after the COVID-19 crisis, it is also time to rethink the future. European politicians and institutions are now joining forces to present a recovery plan that builds on existing plans and ambitions to make the society healthier, more environmentally friendly, more energy efficient and safer. Euralarm calls on policymakers to take measures to increase the security of renovated buildings and to strengthen the cohesion...

Allot Ltd., a globally renowned provider of innovative network intelligence and security-as-a-service (SECaaS) solutions for communication service providers (CSPs) and enterprises, has launched Allot BusinessSecure, a new solution that CSPs can offer their SMB and enterprise customers to protect them from emerging cyber security threats, including malware, phishing, ransomware and crypto-mining, while increasing revenue. Allot BusinessSecure Allot BusinessSecure is the newest member of the All...