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An upgrade to the Johnson Controls flagship building automation system (BAS), Metasys 14.1 offers a suite of new and enhanced features that answers the need for more comprehensive energy management. The BAS, which combines HVAC, fire, security and lighting systems into one, seamless platform, allows facility managers, IT teams and decision makers to optimize operations, fortify cybersecurity, advance energy and emissions goals, boost productivity and strategically modernize facilities. Buildin...

Keysight’s Application and Threat Intelligence (ATI) research team has uncovered a novel Transport Layer Security (TLS) handshake exploit that uses protocol-compliant behavior to evade traditional network defenses. This newly discovered covert channel allows attackers to manipulate TLS handshake packets by simply rearranging parameter settings, without injecting malicious code, making detection by firewalls and intrusion prevention systems nearly impossible. By leveraging the flexible, p...

The rapid growth of e-commerce has transformed global markets and is creating new opportunities. The downside is that e-commerce also introduces significant challenges in consumer safety, market fairness, and regulatory compliance. The European Commission provides a framework for addressing these challenges through a technical approach that ensures a level playing field for all market operators. These actions are part of the Communication on e-Commerce, ‘A Comprehensive EU Toolbox for Sa...

Semperis, a provider of AI-powered identity security and cyber resilience, released new research into nOAuth known vulnerability in Microsoft’s Entra ID that enables full account takeover in vulnerable SaaS apps with minimal attacker effort, posing a severe risk to enterprises relying on cross-tenant Entra integrations. Eric Woodruff, Semperis’ Chief Identity Architect, presented his findings this week at the Troopers 2025 in Heidelberg, Germany. Semperis’ follow-up research...

iDenfy, a global pioneer in identity verification and fraud prevention technologies, announces a new partnership with QwikPay, an innovative Australian fintech startup transforming consumers' and merchants' payment experience. With this collaboration, QwikPay has integrated iDenfy’s identity verification and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) solutions to support secure, real-time user onboarding while maintaining compliance with Australia’s financial regulations. QwikPay operates on the...

Entrust, a global pioneer in providing identity-centric security solutions, announces it has received the “Midsize US Investment in the UK” award at the prestigious Transatlantic Growth Awards (TAG) 2025, hosted by BritishAmerican Business (BAB). The award, sponsored by HSBC UK, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways, recognizes Entrust’s strategic acquisition of Onfido, a UK-based identity verification provider, and its significant contribution to the UK economy and cybe...

Michael Marcotte, the founder, chairman, and CEO of enterprise-grade digital authentication firm artius.iD, was warned that a successful biometric data breach at a pioneering bank could put them on the brink of the next global financial crisis.   The intervention follows recent comments by the CEO of HSBC UK, Ian Stuart, who last month told UK policymakers the bank is “being attacked all the time” by online criminals, leading to cybersecurity becoming t...

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, announced a suite of enhanced AI solutions at its European Summit in Paris, reinforcing its dedication to supporting the region’s businesses growth by capturing the emerging AI opportunities.  The expanded offerings, from AI-optimized tools to intelligent industrial solutions, demonstrate Alibaba Cloud’s long-term commitment to delivering cutting-edge cloud technologies that help European customer...

Ipsotek, an Eviden business, and a pioneering provider of AI-powered video analytics, has announced the appointment of Ara Babayan as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Babayan brings over two decades of leadership in enterprise transformation, cybersecurity, and complex program delivery across the financial services and technology sectors. Digital transformation programs Babayan has led major initiatives at Deutsche Bank, Barclays, UBS, and Kantar, delivering large-scale digital t...

Hornetsecurity, a pioneering cybersecurity provider, has launched its AI Cyber Assistant that powers two new tools as part of its new 365 Total Protection Plan 4 solution. The new tools are Email Security Analyst, which will ease the workload on IT security teams by automating the review of end-user reports while upskilling end users; and Teams Protection, which will help protect Microsoft Teams users against malicious messages and emerging impersonation attacks by introducing th...

As incidents of phone theft continue to rise around the world, Samsung is calling on Galaxy users to activate the latest anti-theft features now available on their devices. These updates reflect Samsung’s commitment to delivering smarter, stronger protection – helping users safeguard their data and stay in control, even in high-risk situations. Additional theft protection Samsung recently started rolling out One UI 7 with security updates to existing features Samsung recently sta...

Zivver, Europe’s major provider of secure communications, best known for its AI-powered email security solutions and headquartered in Amsterdam, today announced it has been acquired by Kiteworks. Kiteworks enables organizations worldwide to effectively manage risk in every send, share, receive, and use of private data via its Private Data Network (PDN), which protects over 100 million end-users and 1,500 enterprises globally. Kiteworks accelerated its growth trajectory, including in...

Abacus Group, a pioneering IT Managed Services Provider (“MSP”) and Managed Security Services Provider (“MSSP”) to financial services firms globally, announced it has acquired Entara, a Chicago-based IT MSP and MSSP serving financial services and other highly regulated, high-touch industries. This acquisition enhances Abacus Group's global reach and capabilities across cybersecurity, professional services, and digital infrastructure. Combination of Abacus Group and Enta...

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems announced that its AI-powered solution for automatic sliding doors, ecoLOGIC, has earned the Certified Energy Savings Certification from GreenCircle Certified, LLC—a major independent third-party organization that verifies environmental claims. “By earning our Certified Energy Savings certification, ASSA ABLOY has demonstrated a measurable reduction in energy consumption, aligning with a higher level of environmental responsibility,” said Sara Risle...

Gallagher Security is proud to announce that its recently-released High Security Controller 7000 (High Sec C7000) has received two prestigious accolades: a GOVIES Government Security Award for Access Control-Software/Controllers and a Fortress Cybersecurity Award in the Operational Technology (OT) category.  These awards further affirm the High Sec C7000’s position as a best-in-class access control solution engineered to meet the evolving cybersecurity demands of critical infrastruct...

Atos, a global pioneer in digital transformation and cybersecurity, unveils its cutting-edge Security Operations Center (SOC) in Qatar, expanding its global network of interconnected SOCs. This state-of-the-art facility marks a strategic expansion of Atos’ global cybersecurity footprint, delivering next-generation, AI-driven security solutions augmented by expert human oversight, empowering organizations to proactively detect, respond to and mitigate evolving cyber threats. Security oper...

VIVOTEK, the global pioneering security solution provider, has been recognized for creating a happy workplace, earning the Excellence Award in the “General Services – Large Enterprise” category of Taiwan’s inaugural Happy Enterprise Evaluation. Headquartered in Taiwan with employees across 29 countries, VIVOTEK draws on a global vision to shape the future of security technology. Offering competitive compensation In addition to offering competitive compensation and annu...

Appdome, the pioneer in protecting mobile businesses, announces the availability of new dynamic defense plugins to detect and defend against Agentic AI Malware and unauthorized AI Assistants controlling Android & iOS devices and applications. The new Detect Agentic AI Malware plugins allow mobile brands and enterprises to know when Agentic AI applications interact with their mobile applications and use the data to prevent sensitive data leaks and block unvetted on-device AI Agents from acce...

Mercury Security, a pioneer in access control hardware and open platform solutions, has published its Trends in Access Controllers Report, based on a survey of over 450 security professionals across North America and Europe. Role in PACS design The findings highlight the controller’s vital role in a physical access control system (PACS), where the device not only enforces access policies but also connects with readers to verify user credentials—ranging from ID badges to biometrics...

Commvault, a major provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, announced a partnership with Kyndryl, a major provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, to help customers recover faster, advance cyber resilience, and navigate the evolving regulatory landscape.  The collaboration with Commvault will augment Kyndryl’s portfolio of cyber resiliency services, which encompasses Incident Recovery Services, including Cyber Incident Reco...

Nutanix, a pioneer in hybrid multicloud computing, announced the findings of its seventh annual global Public Sector Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) survey and research report, which measures enterprise progress with cloud adoption in the industry. The research showed that 83% of public sector organizations have a GenAI strategy in place, with 54% actively implementing, and 29% preparing for implementation. As public sector organizations ramp up GenAI adoption, 76% of IT decision-makers say their...

Circumvent, a cloud security start-up, announces $6 million in early funding from Paladin Capital Group, the cyber and secure AI investor. Circumvent is building a next-generation, proactive cloud security platform designed to help cloud and security teams cut through the noise and take immediate action on what matters most. Organizations are drowning in alerts from security tools spread across their infrastructure and application stack. The platform leverages AI and machine learning to ingest...

Evolution, the UK and Ireland’s largest privately owned, employee-owned electronic security and life safety systems integrator, has appointed Jake Rackham and Mark Corrigan as Joint Group Managing Directors. The move comes as founders Richard Lambert and John Wust step back into consultative roles, marking a key milestone in Evolution’s 30th anniversary year and its ongoing success following the transition to employee ownership in 2022. Jake and Mark, who both began their careers a...

Optalysys, a company enabling the future of secure computing, has launched the world’s first dedicated enterprise-grade server for blockchain — LightLocker™ Node, designed to enable Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) and ensure complete confidentiality on any transaction. Traditionally, public blockchain transactions are fully transparent, meaning all activity between wallets is visible and recorded — a significant challenge for industries handling sensitive information...

Cisco announced innovations to help enterprises reimagine security for the AI era. Security teams are racing to securely adopt AI throughout their enterprises, while threat actors are using AI to increase the frequency and reduce the cost of launching sophisticated cyber attacks. To overcome this unprecedented challenge, Cisco is fusing security capabilities deeper into its networking infrastructure, helping companies implement zero trust architectures, innovating on security for AI apps and mo...

VIVOTEK (3454-TW), the global pioneering security solution provider, continues to prioritize robust corporate governance. In the Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation’s Corporate Governance Evaluation, the company has progressed from level 7 to level 2 over the past five years. This year, VIVOTEK was once again ranked among the top 5% of NT$5-10 billion market cap enterprises, highlighting its ongoing commitment to excellence in governance. Advancing sustainable development This year the e...

Eviden, the Atos Group product brand, pioneering in advanced computing, cybersecurity products, mission-critical systems, and vision AI, announces the availability of a cybersecure and sovereign Ethernet switching solution, the XMC Ethernet switch card, specifically designed for mission-critical environments. This innovative solution uses a protocol break of communications to achieve the security and independence of critical communication systems. Designed and manufactured in France, this XMC-...

Ten years ago, a corporate social responsibility initiative by a Glasgow-based cybersecurity firm sparked what would become a movement for change. That initiative, led by Stuart Macdonald of SERIC, brought 500 young people to Glasgow Caledonian University for a single-day event to explore opportunities in STEM. On Friday 13 June 2025, SmartSTEMs returns to where it all began, Glasgow Caledonian University, once again welcoming 500 young people through the doors, not just to learn about science...

After launching in the USA, Milestone’s Project Hafnia is now engaged in Europe with the city of Genoa, Italy. The aim is to develop AI-driven solutions to enhance traffic management systems and create smarter cities with high-quality, regulation compliant video data trained with NVIDIA NeMo Curator on NVIDIA DGX Cloud. Milestone is one of the early adopters of the newly announced NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint for Smart City AI, a reference framework for optimizing city operations with...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security has announced the release of the latest addition to its award-winning controller product range, the High Security Controller 7000 (High Sec C7000) to the American market. US General Services Administration (GSA) compliant, the High Sec C7000 provides customers with the confidence that Gallagher will continue to meet the highest standards of countries in the Five Eyes Alliance and ensure they’re meeting their compliances with confidence and...