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Matrix Comsec, a major global provider of scalable, AI-enabled security and telecom solutions, marked a strong presence at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2025, reinforcing its position as a trusted innovator in enterprise-grade security technologies. The event brought together industry pioneers, decision-makers, and security professionals from sectors including Infrastructure, Data Centers, BFSI, and Government across Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam, creating a prime platform for collaboration, knowledge exc...

The OpenID Foundation (OIDF), a pioneer in open identity standards, has released a comprehensive whitepaper addressing the mounting authentication, authorization, and identity management challenges posed by the rapid rise of AI agents. This critical whitepaper, “Identity Management for Agentic AI: The new frontier of authorization, authentication, and security for an AI agent world,” which is STRICTLY EMBARGOED until 9 am (ET) Tuesday 07 October, was researched and compiled by the O...

Cybersecurity experts are warning that too many organizations are treating resilience as a compliance requirement rather than embedding it into core business strategy, leaving them dangerously exposed to cyber attacks. According to Gartner, resilience is too often viewed as a “tick-box” exercise focused narrowly on metrics or recovery documentation. Instead, experts stress the need for cross-department collaboration, regular testing through simulations, and executive-level involvem...

Deepgram, the world’s most realistic and real-time Voice AI platform, has announced it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Generative AI Competency. This specialization recognizes Deepgram as an AWS Partner that helps customers and the AWS Partner Network (APN) drive the advancement of services, tools, and infrastructure pivotal for implementing generative AI technologies. AWS Generative AI Competency The AWS Generative AI Competency requires a rigorous technical audit, proof of...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based identity verification, fraud prevention, and compliance company, announced the launch of its Criminal Background Check tool. The solution will help enhance KYC/KYB and AML compliance by accessing up-to-date international criminal databases from all US states, pulling and extracting data on all individuals who are being screened. The solution will help save time and automatically generate reports with all data found in a single PDF file, enabling faster red flag detect...

Zimperium, the pioneer in mobile security, releases new research from its zLabs team revealing alarming weaknesses in mobile Virtual Private Network (VPN) applications. While VPNs are marketed as essential privacy tools, Zimperium’s analysis of 800 free Android and iOS apps shows that many actually put users, and the enterprises they work for at greater risk. Among the findings: 25% of iOS VPN apps lacked a valid privacy manifest, violating Apple requirements and leaving users in the...

Dataminr, the pioneer in AI-powered real-time event, threat & risk intelligence, announces the expansion of Intel Agents to cover the full spectrum of events discovered across the physical world. This groundbreaking use of Agentic AI for real-time intelligence deploys AI agents at scale to uncover and deliver the most relevant event context. By revolutionizing how organizations rapidly understand, contextualize, and respond to events across the physical world, this launch marks a seminal m...

Sophos, a pioneer of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, announces the launch of Sophos Advisory Services, a suite of security testing services designed to identify gaps in organizations’ security programs. These offerings – External Penetration Testing, Internal Penetration Testing, Wireless Network Penetration Testing, and Web Application Security Assessment – help fortify an organization’s defenses against cyberattacks and optimize their current...

SaaS Alerts, the cybersecurity company purpose-built for MSPs to protect and monetize their customers’ business SaaS applications released the results of its first-ever SASI (SaaS Application Security Insights) Report. The report, scheduled to be released semi-annually, reveals a shocking trend of over 3,000 Brute Force Attacks per day [against the current SMBs being monitored by the platform] and sheds light on risky file-sharing behavior and the top countries where bad actors are origin...

SaaS Alerts, the cybersecurity company purpose-built for MSPs to protect and monetize their customers’ business SaaS applications unveiled the findings of its latest edition of the SaaS Application Security Insights (SASI) Report. Published semi-annually, the free downloadable report is the only one of its kind to analyze approximately 136 million SaaS security events across 2,100 small and medium businesses (SMBs) globally and identify cyber trends negatively impacting businesses. SAS...

Omny has selected Thomas Fetten to lead its next phase of growth, as the company helps organizations around the world make sense of complex operational data, identify hidden security risks, and better protect critical infrastructure. Fetten will officially assume the role on 1 October 2025.  Fetten brings more than 25 years of global leadership experience in technology, cybersecurity, and managed services, including senior executive roles at Deutsche Telekom Security, Secure Link/Orange Cy...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security, public safety and medical applications marked its 6th year as an independent organization. Underscoring its strong market momentum and commitment to innovation, the company reported several key milestones, including the opening of a new factory in Japan, the industry's first ISO/IEC 42001 certification for AI management, the launch of Active Guard 3.0 with generative AI capabilities, and the expansion of i...

Hanwha Vision, a pioneer in security and surveillance solutions, introduces its next-generation QVGA AI thermal surveillance camera range. Featuring AI object detection, advanced thermal imaging with noise equivalent temperature difference (NETD) of less than 20mK, long-range lens options up to 60mm, and eight or 30 frames per second (fps), these high-performance cameras transform perimeter and critical infrastructure monitoring. Whether securing data centers at close range, or tracking moveme...

Flexxon, a pioneer in industrial NAND flash storage, announced the launch of X-Mask Pro – the next evolution of the company's best-selling X-Mask. Designed to secure and conceal sensitive data in mission-critical operations, X-Mask Pro delivers plug-and-play functionality, paired with unmatched durability, built-in encryption, and regulator-ready compliance, ensuring that vital information remains secure, intact, and invisible to unauthorized individuals. Infrastructure monitoring a...

Permiso, the pioneer in real-time identity security, announced the expansion of its platform to include comprehensive protection for AI identities, including AI users, AI builders, and AI agents, in order to provide enterprises with a single platform to protect all digital identities against cybersecurity threats. Available now, the expanded Permiso solution is unique in the market in that it treats AI security as an extension of identity security and offers the same comprehensive coverage for...

Why CCTV Manufacturers Are Turning to ‘Make in India’ Now. Earlier this year, a security upgrade planned for Indian Railways’ Eastern Zone came to a sudden halt. The project aimed to install AI-powered CCTV cameras in trains and stations. But when officials found that many of the shortlisted cameras were Chinese-made, the installation was paused. As India Today reported, this isn’t an isolated case. Similar concerns have come up in ports, metros, and government surv...

The retail industry is perennially on the frontline of crime, particularly theft. From small high-street boutiques to sprawling department stores, retailers face the dual challenge of ensuring customer satisfaction while protecting their stock and assets.  The safety of staff and shoppers is of paramount importance, but so too is the security of goods. This is where advancements in security solutions, tailored explicitly for retailers, are revolutionizing the industry. Scale of the issu...

The evolution of bank security systems has come a long way from traditional lock-and-key mechanisms to an era where technological marvels dictate the level of security.  A well-protected bank not only safeguards monetary assets but also amplifies customer trust and adherence to regulatory compliance. The recent decade has witnessed a surge in advancements in technology, forging a path for bank security systems that are both innovative and robust. Biometric security Biometric security h...

In today’s technologically advanced and interconnected world, security measures are advancing at an unprecedented rate.  While basic security measures such as alarms and locks serve a purpose, there is a growing demand for more comprehensive and holistic approaches to security. This is where premium security services come into the spotlight, offering tailored solutions that address an individual’s or an organization’s unique security needs. Changing face of threats It...

Camelot Secure, a revolutionary cybersecurity company, and its parent company DigiFlight, announced it has been named a finalist in three categories at the 2025 Cybersecurity Awards hosted by The Cybersecurity Association, Inc. The honors spotlight Camelot’s innovation in technology, commitment to workforce development, and impact as a trusted government partner. The recognition reflects Camelot Secure’s groundbreaking work advancing its Secure360 platform, which unifies cyber and...

Kyocera Cyber – a new, specialist business operating from Kyocera UK’s headquarters in Reading – has been launched. Backed by the wider Kyocera family, the boutique brand has invested from the ground up in enterprise-grade architecture to build an ultra-resilient, next-generation managed security operations center (M-SOC), which will protect customers against new adversaries. Kyocera Cyber focuses on a tailored, comprehensive offering with an emphasis on managed security servi...

A specialist in access management hopes to use next week’s International Security Expo (ISE) 2025 in London to demonstrate that not all key safes are equal. The Key Safe Company will once again put its ark Tamo Pro under intense duress, when it goes under attack in the LPCB Live Testing Lab. BRE personnel The product, which stores keys at the point of need, could not be breached by BRE personnel The product, which stores keys at the point of need, could not be breached by Building Rese...

Navigating through the annals of airport security, one discerns a compelling narrative of evolution and innovation tailored to address the fluctuating threat levels and the burgeoning number of air travelers globally. From manual checks to the current era, where technology plays an instrumental role in securing airports, the trajectory of advanced airport security systems illustrates a relentless pursuit of enhanced safety and efficiency. The paramount need to shield airports from potential...

The vibrant and perpetually bustling environment of casinos, with high monetary stakes perpetually exchanging hands, necessitates an impermeable layer of security. To ensure the safety of patrons, staff, and assets, casinos worldwide have long invested in sophisticated casino security systems that amalgamate surveillance, access control, and data protection into a unified safety net. The complexities of safeguarding a space that is simultaneously a leisure hub and a fortress of significant f...

Espria, a major UK managed services provider, announced it will be hosting "SOC vs The Clock," a high-intensity, immersive simulation event in partnership with Sophos. This experience is designed to provide IT and finance/operational leaders with a first-hand experience of the speed, impact and financial ramifications of a cybersecurity breach. "SOC vs The Clock" is a first-of-its-kind event that brings together the IT and finance/data functions to tackle a simulated cyber-attack, providing...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announced the addition of cloud-native audio communications capabilities to Security Center SaaS.  Building on more than a decade of experience in delivering intercom and SIP-based audio solutions in its on-premises platform, Genetec is now bringing real-time voice capabilities to the same intuitive cloud-based interface that already unifies video, access control, and intrusion monitoring. Whether handling day-to-...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), has signed a multi-unit proof of concept with a pioneering national retail property operator. Following months of engagement to review RAD’s ecosystem, cybersecurity and related compliance, the client and RAD signed a contract to deploy multiple ROSA™ units powered with SARA™ to address o...

Atos, a global AI-powered technology pioneer, announces that it has been awarded a significant contract under Lot 1 (Technical Operations Services) of the European Commission's CLOUD II Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS 2) Mini-Competition 17 (MC17) for Cybersecurity. Valued at a maximum of €326 million, this contract marks one of the most important cybersecurity service agreements within Europe. As the first in the “cascade” mechanism, Atos will prioritize the delivery of essent...

Teleport, the Infrastructure Identity company, announced AI Session Summaries, a new capability in Teleport Identity Security that enables customers to summarize insights from thousands of hours of session recordings in minutes. Teleport generates session recordings of SSH, Kubernetes, and database access events, capturing a granular record of who did what in infrastructure. Teleport’s new AI Session Security and compliance teams often invest substantial time reviewing session logs...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI), the UK and Eire’s most widely recognized certification body for fire and security providers, is delighted to announce the appointment of Jon Webster as its new Head of Marketing. Jon will be leading NSI’s marketing strategy and communications, helping to strengthen the organization’s brand and support its continued growth across the security and fire safety sectors. Global growth and launch of new services Jon brings extensive experi...