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Allied Universal®, a security and facility services provider announced that Deborah Pecci, one of the company’s prominent female pioneers, has been selected for the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) 2023 Women in Security Forum Power 100 list.   As executive vice president, Global Employment & Litigation Counsel, Pecci leads the litigation and labor and employment law functions for Allied Universal. Allied Universal is the third-largest employer in the U.S. and seve...

Pimloc, an AI video privacy and analytics company, announces the launch of its CloudConnect feature to address the growing need for advanced redaction solutions in the enterprise video capture and analysis market.  The feature enables enterprises and partners that are using the Secure Redact APIs and SaaS product to connect their private cloud storage solutions directly to the service for automated bulk upload, video anonymization and download of large-scale image and video files for compl...

Milestone Systems, a provider of open platform video management, announces that immediately effective, Rahul Yadav joins the Company from TV 2, the Danish commercial public service broadcaster.  At TV 2, Yadav served as their Chief Technology and Digital Officer. Yadav has extensive experience in managing multi-site, global organizations and leading the transformation of digital platforms such as TV 2’s PLAY streaming service. Artificial intelligence “I strongly believe that...

Logpoint announced the launch of AgentX, an endpoint agent for Windows, Linux, MacOS, and Cloud deployments. AgentX accelerates threat detection and investigation on endpoints and ensures fast response capabilities. In addition to gathering telemetry, AgentX adds interrogation, compliance checks, and vulnerability management capabilities to Logpoint’s security operations platform, converging SIEM, SOAR, and UEBA technologies, to improve overall security posture significantly. Accele...

The Security Executive Council’s Security Leadership Research Institute (SLRI) has released highlights of its study on the state of security convergence, conducted jointly with Kennesaw State University’s Coles College of Business. The research sought to determine the veracity of a common assumption in the security field: that most high-performing and successful security functions operate within a “converged” structure, with corporate and cyber security reporting to a si...

At BAPCO 2023, Sepura will be presenting the latest developments in its broadband portfolio by showing the integration of the SCU3 hybrid LTE/TETRA device with in-vehicle infotainment solutions. Upgrading to dual-mode devices VNC Automotive’s Cobalt Cube® product enables the integration of the SCU3 as well as ancillary devices such as light bars, sirens, and CCTV and facilitates the control of these devices through a vehicle’s existing touchscreen. This capability significant...

Nation-state cyber threat actors are expected to acquire and flex new offensive cyber capabilities in an increasingly polarized world, warns pioneering cyber risk analytics specialist CyberCube. In a new report published, CyberCube anticipates there will be further attempts to compromise IT supply chains and geopolitical targets such as government agencies and non-government organizations. Chinese threat actors are expected to engage in zero-day exploitation and disclosure and a heightened leve...

Cybersecurity budgets are tipped to increase or are expected to be maintained, despite the economic downturn. This is according to over 50% of respondents to a Twitter poll conducted by Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event running from 20-22 June 2023 at ExCeL London.  However, the current economic uncertainty is expected to impact on cybersecurity innovation, as 31% of respondents believe that innovation in cybersecurity training and awareness will suffer t...

Global B2B SaaS marketing agency Bordeaux & Burgundy has announced its appointment by Armis, the asset visibility and security company as their preferred marketing & demand generation agency of record. Bordeaux and Burgundy directly asset Armis’ global marketing organization to better scale their global demand generation campaigns and power their journey to a future IPO. Enhanced service experience “Our primary focus is to ensure our customers are delighted with our servic...

Ahead of its attendance at the Security & Policing event, global security manufacturer, Gallagher has warned that the cyber threat is more real than ever before for critical national infrastructure and that the Center for the Protection of National Infrastructure’s (CPNI) work around the Cyber Assurance for Physical Security Systems (CAPSS) 2021 standard is crucial for manufacturers and the security industry to get behind. CAPSS 2021 standard Gallagher is the only access control secu...

Vemotion Interactive, the UK manufacturer of low-latency, high-performance, plug & play live video streaming solutions for systems integrators and OEM solutions providers, will be exhibiting at Security & Policing Home Office Event, 14-16 March, at stand # A105. Ideal for a wide range of overt and covert rapid deployment, mobile, temporary, or fixed camera situational awareness applications, visitors to the Vemotion stand will see the company’s latest range of video streaming serv...

Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security Company, launches the Rubrik Transform Partner Program to empower partners to become trusted data security advisors and help improve the cyber readiness, resilience, and recovery for their customers. Rubrik Transform leverages a points-based scoring system and customizable incentive plan to reward top-performing partners, equipping them with important resources to win in the ongoing battle against modern cyber threats. Cyber resilience strategy According...

The development process for Automation Runtime, the real-time operating system provided by automation specialist B&R, has been certified. The successful audit by TÜV Rheinland confirms the standard-compliant implementation of the processes for secure product development of industrial automation technology according to IEC 62443-4-1. B&R takes cyber security into account in all phases of the software product lifecycle – from specification to design, development, testing and ma...

On the second day of the Mobile World Congress, 2023 took place the facial recognition hackathon organized by Digital Future Society in which Herta participated together with other companies. This hackathon consisted of an intense day in which the participating companies had the challenge of developing and demonstrating live different methodologies that allow facial recognition technology to adapt to the current ethical guide of the AI Act of the European Union. Pioneering award Spain positio...

People are living longer, and most of them want to do that living in the comfort of their own homes. This growing and growing older trend means that opportunities for sales of smart locks and other connected devices are also on the rise. Aging in the United States According to the Population Reference Bureau study on “Aging in the United States,”  “the number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to nearly double from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060.&rdquo...

Smiths Detection, a global pioneer in threat detection and security screening announces a collaboration with GRASP Innovations, a solutions provider for aviation security optimization to allow the integration of GRASPs sensor technology into Smiths Detection’s security checkpoints. Improved passenger experience The collaboration is part of Smiths Detection’s Ada Initiative which seeks to enable hardware, software, and algorithms from different product suppliers to be plugged togeth...

Aqua Security, the pioneering pure-play cloud-native security provider, has appointed Marcus Mueller as VP of EMEA Sales. Mueller will work alongside Aqua’s Chief Revenue Officer, Christopher Smith, to drive strategic growth in the EMEA region. He will be based in Germany.  Mueller has 25 years plus of experience in international sales teams. Prior to joining Aqua, Mueller served as Senior Vice President of International Sales at Onapsis and has previously worked for cloud and securi...

Alcatraz AI, a global pioneer in autonomous access control solutions announced it will unveil the latest advancements in frictionless, secure, private access control at ISC West 2023 in booth #30075, including new web-based Mobile Enrollment and Privacy Consent Management features of the Rock™. ISC West will be held March 28-31, 2023 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. Mobile Enrollment functionality Alcatraz AI will provide demonstrations of the Rock and its newly-launched web...

In 2022, HID Global announced that March 31, 2023, would mark the end of support for HID’s pivCLASS Mobile Validation software. Many HID mobile solution users have since explored the impact of the announcement on their operations. FIPSlink software In light of this news, Identity One has announced that their FIPSlink software is available as a replacement for users who previously relied on HID’s pivCLASS Mobile software for handheld verification of TWIC, PIV, and CAC (FIPS 201 cre...

84% of UK technologists admit that the rush to rapidly innovate and respond to the changing needs of customers and users has come at the expense of robust application security during software development, according to new Cisco AppDynamics research, “The shift to a security approach for the full application stack.” Research findings The research reveals that 83% of technologists working with the UK report that their organization has experienced an expansion in its attack surfaces o...

Secure network transformation specialists Xalient announced it is accelerating its international growth strategy by naming IT industry veteran Simon Church as its new chair.  Simon Church Simon brings over 30 years of global experience in the IT industry, the last 20 years specializing in cyber security services and solutions, most recently serving as CEO at Maxive Cyber Security, which was recently acquired by Thales, the French aerospace, defense, infrastructure, and security company....

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced the following key promotions and changes to its executive leadership team. Sean Stinson Chief Growth Officer - Sean Stinson is promoted to the additional role of President. With this appointment, Stinson will assume the leadership of software and professional service offerings, including Blackline Vision custom analytics. He will continue to lead all revenue-generating activities, including sales, custo...

British technology company, Sunstone Systems has unveiled its latest innovative product - one it believes will help businesses and contractors working on sites to finally turn the tide against construction crime. Sunstone’s IO System Sunstone’s IO System is a tech solution designed to solve problems, it has been specifically developed to tackle site crime. This is a rapidly deployable security and communication hub that is designed to support multiple CCTV cameras of any type, but...

Quantum Corporation, the pioneer in solutions for video and unstructured data announced a partnership with WaitTime, the industry pioneer in crowd intelligence analytics, to deliver a certified solution that provides real-time crowd intelligence using video surveillance data captured and stored by Quantum’s Unified Surveillance Platform (USP). Quantum-certified WaitTime AI software to run effectively on USP and offer easy deployment to organizations that want to maximize the value of thei...

Corps Monitoring, a division of certified Social Enterprise, Corps Security, has partnered with a provider of home and business security systems, Texecom Monitor to provide clients with a one-stop solution for signaling.  Texecom Monitor  Texecom Monitor offers signaling to leading Alarm Receiving Centres and is part of Texecom’s suite of digital solutions specifically designed to help professional installers grow and optimize their business. Digital integration with the Corp...

Key figures from the cyber security industry will gather to address the Parliament to discuss the UK’s readiness to defend itself against the growing threat posed by ransomware. Cyber – The Next Threat The event, entitled Cyber – The Next Threat is organized by the Parliament Street think tank and chaired by former Business Minister - Dean Russell MP and will take place on 13th March 2023.  The expert panel includes cyber security veteran Nicko van Someren, CTO, of Abso...

Delinea, a provider of privileged access management (PAM) solutions for seamless security announced the close of its fiscal year, delivering annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth of over 25% year-over-year while growing recurring revenue to 85% of total revenue.  The company added over 1,300 new customers during 2022 as it extended PAM to provide authorization for all identities across the modern, hybrid enterprise. New identity and name  A notable highlight of the year was rebrandi...

Beyond Identity, the provider of passwordless, phishing-resistant MFA, reported it has tripled its annual revenue in 2022. Further growth was demonstrated by workforce milestones, industry relationships, and FIDO2 certification. “The results we have attained during 2022 has been an incredible validation of our mission to transform how corporations approach cybersecurity, improve authentication, and dramatically reduce risk,” said Thomas Jermoluk, CEO and Co-Founder of Beyond Identi...

AlertEnterprise, Inc., the cyber-physical security convergence software company revealed the launch of its first-ever Guardian AI Chatbot powered by OpenAI ChatGPT. The company will debut the AI Chatbot globally end of March at the ASIS Europe and ISC West trade events. Guardian AI Chatbot The Guardian AI Chatbot is developed with the world-renowned GPT-3 platform created by OpenAI and is designed to instantly deliver security operators the physical access and security insights that mat...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced a new collaboration with Axis Communications that will see the introduction of Axis Powered by Genetec, the industry’s first enterprise-level access control offering that combines Genetec access control software with Axis network door controllers in a single easy-to-deploy all-in-one offering. With inventory available globally and offered exclusively through th...