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Amthal Group Companies has welcomed over twenty new members to its team in the first half of 2024, demonstrating its commitment to growth, innovation, and service excellence. The Group company, formed of Amthal Fire and Security (AFS) together with Integrated Protection Maintenance Services (IPL) has bolstered its team in both the office and engineering divisions, ensuring it can meet and exceed the expectations of its clients. New engineering teams Skilled professionals are essential to Amth...

Yarden Gross, CEO and Co-founder of maritime technology start-up Orca AI champions the rapid – but responsible – deployment of smart, cost-effective digital tools to tackle climate challenges in the shipping industry. Leveraging machine learning and data insights, AI solutions are a vital front line in reducing fuel consumption and emissions. AI solutions "AI solutions are crucial for squeezing every last drop of efficiency out of the existing fleet amid increasing pressure to dec...

Regensburg-based video technology manufacturer Dallmeier electronic announces that the company has received ISO 27001 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS). The international standard for information security management ensures that companies meet the highest standards of data protection and data security. ISO 27001 certification As IoT components, surveillance cameras, software, and recording systems are just as vulnerable as other IT systems. In the context of...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the cybersecurity solutions company focused on cyber strategy and risk, announces that it has signed a three-year, exclusive partnership with the UK subsidiary of a global aerospace, defense, and security company, to jointly market Rizikon, the supply chain cyber platform, to selected sub-sectors within the UK critical national infrastructure (CNI) market. The partnership will be publicly launched to clients by both parties in the next few weeks. Supply chain c...

It is the launch of the International Maritime Cyber Security Organisation (IMCSO), an organization that aims to raise the standard of cybersecurity risk assessment across the maritime industry. IMCSO The IMCSO has devised a certification program for security consultants and a professional register, helping shipping organizations to confidently select experienced personnel. Alongside this, the IMCSO will also validate report outputs to ensure consistency with those reports then held on a cent...

Quod Orbis, the London-based cyber security Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) firm, has announced it has been acquired by Dedagroup, one of the pioneering Italian IT players, to power the next phase of its global growth strategy.  Dedagroup is a private independent group, based in northern Italy, with offices in Europe and the US and a 2023 revenue of €342million. Risk and Compliance Strategy As a customer of Quod Orbis, Dedagroup recognized the value of its CCM platform and subs...

Being the catalysts of growth, smart cities are founded on a technology-powered infrastructure. Digitization in global economies has led the way to a transformative shift to smart security, universal convenience, and accelerated advancements. By 2026, smart cities will be expected to generate an economic benefit of USD 20 trillion globally. Reliable technological solutions Unfortunately, crimes and offenses are also becoming high-tech, challenging the balance in the socio-economic ecosystem....

Absolute Security, a global pioneer in enterprise cyber resilience, announced that G2, a customer-driven software review platform, named the company as a pioneer in its Spring Grid Reports for Zero Trust Networking and Endpoint Security. Absolute has continued to earn top positioning for four consecutive years, highlighting the company’s commitment to deliver innovative solutions that help organizations maintain security, compliance, and cyber resilience across their global business opera...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in unified identity security for enterprises, launches innovative AI-powered application onboarding capability. This new capability will be seamlessly integrated into SailPoint Identity Security Cloud and will simplify the process of integrating critical business applications. By automating the onboarding process, SailPoint will simultaneously deliver faster time to value, critical security of business applications, and improve the user experience. Ident...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in unified identity security for enterprises, unveiled a series of new features and capabilities in its Data Access Security and Non-Employee Risk Management offerings within SailPoint Identity Security Cloud. Updates to these add-on capabilities offer customers increased visibility and security across all varieties of identity types and their access to critical data, enabling a strong enterprise-class identity security program. Data Access Security Des...

The largest health board in Wales has chosen video wall technology supplied by Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) for the heart of its new Security and Network Operations Center. BCUHB The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) has its headquarters in Gwynedd and covers the regions of Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, and Wrexham. It provides a range of primary, secondary, community, and mental health services to a population of about 700,000 people. SNOC As part of...

Acronis, a pioneer in cybersecurity and data protection, is pleased to introduce Acronis XDR the newest addition to the company’s security solution portfolio. Easy to deploy, manage, and maintain, Acronis XDR expands on the current endpoint detection and response (EDR) offering and delivers complete natively integrated, highly efficient cybersecurity with data protection, endpoint management, and automated recovery specifically built for managed service providers (MSPs). Acronis XDR Cyb...

Milestone Systems, a pioneering provider of video technology, announced that the award-winning research project furthers the AI capabilities of thermal cameras and Milestone’s video technology software to monitor and assess unusual behavior and enhance safety in harbors around the world. Every year 236,000 people drown around the world. In Denmark, the harbors have witnessed numerous drowning incidents over the years, with 1,647 lives lost between 2001 and 2015. A quarter of these tragedi...

Kaseya, the global provider of AI-powered cybersecurity and IT management software kicked off its Kaseya DattoCon Europe event at the Convention Center in Dublin, Ireland. Kaseya DattoCon Europe The event welcomes 1,800+ industry pioneers from around the EMEA region and includes three days of sessions, training, and networking parties. Attendees will learn about Kaseya’s solutions including the recently launched Kaseya 365 and how they can best utilize their products to maximize efficie...

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a cyber security platform provider announced CloudGuard WAF-as-a-Service (WAFaaS) -- an automated, AI-powered, web application firewall, that offers organizations a fully managed solution to prevent cyber threats and protects web applications from unauthorized access and data breaches. Prioritizing prevention, simplicity, and scalability, this technology delivers a convenient and cost-effective way to efficiently secure cloud applications and APIs. ...

Network services provider - Principle Networks has announced a new partnership with Arctic Wolf, a managed detection and response service, to help proactively protect its customers against advanced cyberattacks.   cloud-based networks Principle Networks specializes in designing and implementing agile, scalable, and future-proofed cloud-based networks for sectors, including legal, logistics, social housing, automotive, and IT. The agreement with Arctic Wolf enables Principle Networks...

Mercury Security, the globally renowned manufacturer of OEM technology, and HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity and access control solutions, announce the next-generation Mercury MP Controllers, designed to deliver enhanced flexibility and security for businesses of all sizes. As technology advances, access control systems require robust encryption and advanced threat detection. New Mercury MP Controllers The new Mercury MP Controllers empower access control software providers and in...

Mercury Security, the manufacturer of OEM technology, and HID, a pioneer in trusted identity and access control solutions, announce the next-generation Mercury MP Controllers, designed to deliver enhanced flexibility and security for businesses of all sizes. Mercury MP Controllers As technology advances, access control systems require robust encryption and advanced threat detection. The new Mercury MP Controllers empower access control software providers and integrators to seamlessly combine...

More than ever in 2024, attackers are crossing siloes to find entry points across the full spectrum of devices, operating systems, and embedded firmware, forming the basis for the report, The Riskiest Connected Devices in 2024. Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity pioneer, delivers this fourth annual review of data sourced from nearly 19 million devices through its research arm, Vedere Labs, an international team dedicated to uncovering vulnerabilities and threats to critical in...

SaaS Alerts announced that TMC, a global, integrated media company helping clients build communities via in person and digital marketing campaigns, has named SaaS Alerts as a 2024 MSP Today Product of the Year Award winner. SaaS Alerts is a cybersecurity company delivering an automated software-as-a-service (SaaS) security platform that enables managed service providers (MSPs) to detect and stop unauthorized activity in client SaaS applications. SaaS security threats “We&...

Darktrace, a global pioneer in cybersecurity AI, announces the launch of its new service offering, Darktrace Managed Detection & Response (MDR). The service combines its best-in-class detection and response capabilities spanning across the enterprise, with the expertise of its global analyst team. This powerful combination augments internal security teams with AI-powered threat containment and expert alert management across Darktrace environments, allowing them to focus resources on more st...

Userful Corporation, a provider of the renowned software-defined data visualization platform, announced the appointment of Jeff Metcalf as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Userful’s executive team Mr. Metcalf brings over 20 years of finance and accounting experience to his new role as CFO, as well as extensive technology leadership experience. Prior to joining Userful, Mr. Metcalf held key finance leadership roles as VP of Finance and divisional CFO, working for Cal...

IriusRisk, the industry-renowned platform for automated threat modeling, grew by more than 50% in 2023, in large part as a result of the company’s expansion into Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company reported a 51% Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) growth from December 2022 to December 2023, driven by strategic moves into AI and impressive customer retention and expansion rates.  AI expansion The expansion into AI is part of the company's wider plans to power the development of ad...

Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event running at ExCeL London from 4-6 June 2024, announced Mindgard, a start-up specializing in cyber security for AI, as the winner of the UK’s Most Innovative Cyber SME 2024 contest. The annual competition saw Nipun Gupta, Head of Product and StefanTrawicki, Founding Machine Learning Engineer, Mindgard, presented with the award live at the event on the Innovation Stage on Wednesday 5th June in the Cyber Innovation Zone. The...

The Ewon® remote solutions from HMS Networks have always prioritized security. Recently, the Ewon Cosy+, a solution for remote access, was assessed against IEC 62443-4-2 criteria by NVISO, a globally recognized cybersecurity expert, for cybersecurity. As the industry evolves, so do the standards of excellence, with IEC 62443 emerging as the benchmark for cybersecurity in industrial automation technology. Understanding IEC 62443 standards The IEC 62443 standards provide a comprehensive fra...

AlgoSec, a global cyber security pioneer, has introduced a new release of its revolutionary Prevasio Cloud Security platform. The new release delivers the first double-layered cloud security solution to address the paradigm shift in cloud network security, offering comprehensive protection against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. Robust defencive measures Network security is the backbone of any cloud estate. As businesses increasingly migrate to cloud environments, the complexity...

HackerOne, the pioneer in human-powered security, has announced the launch of its first partner program, PartnerOne. APNT also joined as a part of this new, growing partner network. Cybersecurity HackerOne launched the program to meet a growing demand for cybersecurity solutions that leverage the global ethical hacker community.  PartnerOne gives partners the ability to sell HackerOne solutions through their channels, reducing commercial barriers for customers wanting to adopt human-powe...

Key figures from the cyber security industry have issued a stark warning about the threat posed by AI-enabled ransomware attacks. Infosecurity Europe Over 50 security pioneers and senior executives gathered at a specialist security workshop, organized by Absolute Security at the European conference - Infosecurity Europe. The event saw security pioneers debate the risks posed by generative AI, growing volumes of ransomware and cyber attacks, and the risks posed to businesses. Cyber resilience...

DNAKE, a pioneering provider of smart intercom solutions, has announced a significant update version V1.5.1 to its cloud intercom offering. This update is designed to elevate the flexibility, scalability, and overall user experience of the company's intercom products, cloud platform, and Smart Pro APP. For installer Installer & property manager role integration On the cloud platform side, several enhancements have been made to streamline processes and improve efficiency. A new "Installer...

Whether it’s the optimal use of drones, the latest developments in cybersecurity, or innovative ideas for protecting financial institutions: Security Essen's supporting program offers valuable knowledge, concrete strategies, and actionable recommendations for current challenges. The leading security trade fair, featuring around 500 exhibitors, will take place at Messe Essen from September 17 to 20. Throughout the event, industry professionals can network with top security experts in lectu...