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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...

ABEX, a provider of research-driven algorithmic execution strategies for digital assets, and Hidden Road, a major multi-asset prime brokerage, clearing, and financing platform, announced an integration enabling ABEX advanced algorithms to be deployed by Hidden Road’s institutional client base. Through this integration, Hidden Road clients globally will be able to gain access to ABEX agency execution capabilities — allowing them to trade across fragmented digital asset markets with g...

Alcatraz, the pioneer in facial biometric authentication for physical access, announced the appointment of Kasia Hanson to vice president of strategic partnerships. In this role, Hanson will be responsible for expanding Alcatraz’s partner ecosystem and deepening relationships for the company across key sectors, including critical infrastructure, corporate campuses, higher education, and major stadiums and venues. Hanson is widely recognized in the security industry for building partners...

Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), a pioneering specialist insurer, announces the launch of its enhanced Cyber Ctrl product suite. This cyber risk solution features new products and wordings, including Professional Ctrl for Technology, Media and Errors & Omissions (E&O), as well as numerous enhancements to TMK’s flagship Cyber product, Cyber Ctrl. New insuring agreements have been added as standard, and several exclusions have been removed. The products offer pre-emptive, responsive, and ad...

EclecticIQ announces the appointment of Sebastian Wong as Regional Sales pioneer, Asia–Pacific, as the company accelerates its regional growth strategy to address the surging demand for enterprise threat intelligence solutions across one of the world’s fastest-growing cybersecurity markets. Based in Singapore, Sebastian will spearhead EclecticIQ’s market expansion across APAC, partnering with C-suite executives, risk pioneers and strategic decision-makers to help org...

Absolute Security, a pioneer in enterprise cyber resilience, is expanding into India, a fast-growing technology market expected to top $160 billion by 2030.  As part of its entry into the country, the company is growing a dedicated India-focused team and has opened a data center there through an AWS partnership to serve customers in the region. Data sovereignty requirements With Absolute Security, clients can help ensure their businesses are always on, defended against threats These fou...

Crowdsourced security pioneer Intigriti has appointed Ed Parsons to the role of Chief Operations Officer [COO]. Stijn Jans, CEO at Intigriti, said: “Ed Parsons joins Intigriti with a track record of success at cybersecurity scale-up businesses, as well as having previously held executive positions at a listed cybersecurity organization.” “He understands Intigriti’s ambitions and direction of travel, and knows what it takes for Intigriti to achieve its potential.”...

Obrela, a global pioneer in cyber risk management and Managed Detection and Response (MDR), has published its H1 2025 Digital Universe Report, providing insight into the current global cyber threat landscape. The report reveals that attackers are increasingly using scalable automation and stealthy, in-memory techniques to evade detection and infiltrate critical systems. According to the report, brute force attacks accounted for over a quarter of all alert activity (27%), while vulnerability s...

Absolute Security, a pioneer in enterprise cyber resilience, has launched its Rehydrate technology on general availability. Enterprises with business operations that have been stopped by Windows PCs made inoperable by cyberattacks, ransomware strikes, and IT incidents to automate the at-scale restoration of connected devices to a fully operational state, typically in 30 minutes or less—remotely and with a single click.  Rapidly recover and maintain operations "Ransomware attacks, s...

OPSWAT, a global pioneer in critical infrastructure protection (CIP), announced the opening of its international briefing center and state-of-the-art cybersecurity lab in London, marking a significant expansion of its UK presence. The investment underscores OPSWAT’s commitment to protecting finance, defense, and operational technology in manufacturing and energy to strengthen the UK’s economic and national security. As Europe’s financial capital, London is both a center for...

DigiFlight and its subsidiary, Camelot Secure, a revolutionary cybersecurity company, announced that Loilette Loderick, Network Forensics Analyst, has been named a finalist for the prestigious TechWomen100’s Global Award for Achievement. This recognition celebrates her outstanding contributions to cybersecurity, including driving the successful remediation of thousands of vulnerabilities and her profound impact as a mentor and leader. The public can help Loilette secure the top honor fo...

Cohesity and Semperis announced a new product, Cohesity Identity Resilience, powered by Semperis, to defend enterprises’ critical identity infrastructure, including Microsoft Active Directory assets from cyberattacks. Now available for purchase from Cohesity, the solution is the strongest of its kind in the market, enabling companies to proactively harden defenses, recover rapidly, and conduct comprehensive post-attack forensic investigations. Role within IT environments Active Director...

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, has announced the 2025 schedule for its highly successful OPEN event series. OPEN provides a unique and intimate occasion for systems integrators, distributors, and consultants, as well as end-customers, to meet for an inspiring and educational day that focuses on the challenges and opportunities arising from the key trends in the security industry. This follows the successful debut of the OPEN series of events that reached from London in autum...

Amid growing warnings from cybersecurity analysts about the looming threat of quantum decryption, ImmuniWeb has released a free online tool that checks whether websites are protected by post-quantum cryptography (PQC). The tool analyzes SSL/TLS configurations and verifies their compliance with the latest quantum-resilient encryption standards from NIST. It also checks for adherence to PCI DSS, HIPAA, and other NIST cryptographic requirements. Available via both web interface and API, the tool...

Immersive, the pioneer in cyber resilience, announced the appointment of Aniket Menon as Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Thanos Karpouzis as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to its executive leadership team. These critical additions will support innovation in Immersive One, the company’s unified cyber readiness platform, and reinforce Immersive’s mission to help organizations be ready for cyber threats through its AI-powered, evidence based Prove, Improve, Benchmark, and Report (PIBR...

DH2i, one of the world's major providers of always-secure and always-on IT solutions, recently announced the upcoming release of its flagship DxEnterprise software’s full readiness for public preview release of Microsoft SQL Server 2025. Designed with today's and the future’s AI-driven, dynamic businesses in mind, this update gives both customers and channel partners the power to tackle next-gen workloads with unmatched flexibility, reliability, and ease. With this release, DxEnterp...

A new survey of 200 anti-money laundering (AML) professionals at US mid-size and community banks reveals a growing gap between confidence and capability in the fight against financial crime. The research, conducted by Quantexa, a pioneer in Decision Intelligence for enterprises and public sector and a pioneering provider of financial crime solutions for the global banking industry, underscores the mounting pressure on institutions that serve as the backbone of the American economy and small bus...

DigiCert, a major provider of digital trust, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), Crosspoint Capital Partners L.P., and TA Associates Management L.P., announced the acquisition of Valimail, a market pioneer in zero trust email authentication delivered as a service. With more than 92,000 clients worldwide, up 70% this past year, Valimail is recognized as a pioneer in protecting organizations from phishing, spoofing, and domain-based th...

Wipro Limited, a pioneering AI-powered technology services and consulting company, announced an expanded partnership with CrowdStrike to launch Wipro CyberShieldSM MDR, an AI-powered unified managed security service (MSS) that simplifies and strengthens enterprise security operations. CyberShield MDR delivers industry-pioneering capabilities through a modern SOC that provides enhanced visibility, AI-driven automation, and greater efficiency. Se...

The latest edition of Assa Abloy’s long-running Wireless Access Control Report has just been published, and the 2025 report paints a picture of a maturing market where digital and mobile solutions are becoming the norm. With strong momentum behind trends such as wireless adoption, sustainability, and cloud services, the focus now turns to increasingly intelligent integrations and to demonstrating ROI to cement access control's role in a new generation of smart, secure, and efficient build...

Nutanix, a pioneer in hybrid multicloud computing, announced it has been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure. The recognition marks Nutanix’s third time in this Magic Quadrant, and its second time as a Leader. Lee Caswell, SVP, Product & Solutions Marketing at Nutanix said, “We feel our positioning on both vision and execution in this year’s Gartner Magic Quadrant for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure is a di...

A new international standard has been developed by the IEC and ISO joint committee for biometrics, SC 37. The new ISO/IEC 20059 standard features methodologies to evaluate the resistance of biometric systems to morphing attacks. Biometric systems are increasingly used as a solid way to authenticate identities, because using human characteristics makes them hard to forge. Yet, in the age of AI, there is rising concern about the use of ‘morphing’ to create new identities that could...

Sophos, a pioneer and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, released its fifth annual Sophos State of Ransomware in Education report. The global study of 441 IT and cybersecurity pioneers shows the education sector is making measurable progress in defending against ransomware, with fewer ransom payments, dramatically reduced costs, and faster recovery rates. Yet, these gains are accompanied by mounting pressures on IT teams, who report widespread stress...