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Infrastructure access firm Teleport has launched a new product to help break access silos and reduce cyber risk from the current increasingly complex DevOps infrastructure. The solution, Teleport Policy, offers organizations instant visibility and unified policy management over how engineers, users, and workloads access infrastructure and data. Implement security policy The rapid growth of clouds, data centers, and everything within has fragmented infrastructure into access silos. These silos...

Integrated Control Technology Ltd (ICT®), a global manufacturer of intelligent access control and security solutions, announced it has been authorized by the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA), becoming the second New Zealand organization to be accepted into the program. The mission of the CVE program is to identify, define, and catalog publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerabilities. This aligns with ICT’s commitment...

Acronis, a global pioneer in cyber protection released the findings of its benchmarked cyber threats report for the second half of 2023. Cyberthreat report Titled “Acronis Cyberthreats Report, H2 2023: Alarming rise in cyberattacks, SMBs and MSPs in the crosshairs,” the report provides an in-depth analysis and prescriptive outlook on key security issues and prevalent cyberthreats worldwide. By leveraging data collected from over 1,000,000 unique endpoints across 15 key countries,...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in enterprise identity security unveiled two sets of new offerings designed to give customers options as they build their identity program while driving customer success throughout their identity journey. First, the company is extending the family of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud offerings with a new Standard suite, giving customers three suite options – Standard, Business, and Business Plus. The Standard suite addresses the needs of comp...

XOi, a major provider of technician-focused technology solutions, has selected Ethan Halliwell as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In his new role, Ethan Halliwell, an experienced SaaS executive who has spent his career modernizing finance operations and building businesses for rapid, scalable growth, will lead XOi’s financial operations as it continues to grow and transform the digital landscape for skilled trades industries. Digital platform “XOi’s co...

Absolute Software, the pioneer in enterprise cyber resilience, is available to assist organizations impacted by Ivanti Connect Secure and Ivanti Policy Secure Zero Days and other vulnerabilities. 90-day support Help includes free Absolute Secure Endpoint and Absolute Secure Access product licenses and support for 90 days, along with the expertise needed to quickly deploy and scale replacement solutions across endpoints. Absolute solutions are not impacted by the Zero Days and other vulnerabil...

Logpoint announced the appointment of Sean Muirhead as the company’s Chief Product Officer (CPO). Muirhead is a seasoned cybersecurity professional, well-known for his ability to develop and bring products to market. His overall responsibility at Logpoint is to ensure that the company’s products help customers and partners overcome cybersecurity challenges now and in the future. Logpoint’s position “Sean has an impressive track record in the cybersecurity industry with...

Mitsubishi Electric will again attend the Data Centre World Exhibition at the London ExCeL Centre from the 6th to the 7th of March 2024, to showcase its advanced range of data center solutions. At the show, Mitsubishi Electric, a pioneer in IT cooling solutions, will introduce a new approach to the overheating challenge by looking at data centers as useful energy sources and exploring ways to apply otherwise wasted heat to other applications. Data centers in decarbonization “Data center...

AMG Systems of the United Kingdom and USA introduces the industry’s most innovative new fiber optic video, data and contact closure line available. AMG sees an application for these new fiber optic products to support a new generation of multi-megapixel coaxial cameras with the need for ultra-high security. The AMG Fiber optic transmission line is not IP-based, disallowing any potential security risk into the network, in addition, there is no latency due to no encoding used as with an Et...

Siemens is releasing a new generative artificial intelligence (AI) functionality into its predictive maintenance solution – Senseye Predictive Maintenance. This advance makes predictive maintenance more conversational and intuitive.  Through this new release of Senseye Predictive Maintenance with generative AI functionality, Siemens will make human-machine interactions and predictive maintenance faster and more efficient by enhancing proven machine learning capabilities with generati...

Fast internet connectivity and stable networking are vital for a successful digital transformation. Eurofiber, the pioneering B2B technology specialist, runs a fiber network that is currently more than 70,500 kilometers long and growing by 50 kilometers every week. The company with over 600 employees is headquartered in the Netherlands and offers its customers ultra-modern infrastructure to drive forward digitalization in business and society. Expansion of 5G networks Mobile amplifiers throug...

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, announces the support for the IEEE 802.1AE MACsec security standard in the latest release of the Axis operating system, AXIS OS 11.8, for more than 200 network devices, including cameras, intercoms, and audio speakers. The development enables such devices to automatically encrypt data at a foundational level to enhance zero-trust networking. Axis becomes the first manufacturer of physical security products to support Media Access Control Security...

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has appointed Francesco Bellavia in the role of Director of Sales for Security. Francesco (or Frankie as he prefers to be called) brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in the distribution of security products having worked for several distributors in his career, more recently as the Divisional Director for Nimans in the South. Mayflex leadership team Frankie has a charismatic personality, has lots of good ideas and the drive a...

In the ever-evolving world of physical security, staying ahead means embracing the dynamic shifts and innovations that shape the industry's landscape. As they set the sights on 2024, a year set to redefine security standards, Videonetics stands as a pioneering force committed to deciphering the upcoming trends that will impact how they safeguard the cities, premises, people, assets, and invaluable resources. Key trends  Explore the following key trends to stay informed and enhance their...

LiveAction, the pioneer in network intelligence, announced the certification of packet capture & analysis software on high-performance Cisco Unified Computing Systems (UCS) servers. Cisco UCS integrates computing, networking, and storage into a unified system, providing the essential foundation to drive the applications. Incorporating LiveAction’s packet capture and forensics capabilities enables customers to obtain superior performance and reliability on UCS chassis as well as faster...

Global security pioneer Gallagher has achieved System and Organization Controls (SOC2 Type 2) recertification after a fresh audit of the cloud-hosted services of their award-winning integrated security solution-Command Center. The recertification was achieved on December 21, 2023. The voluntary compliance standard for service organizations is maintained by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). It provides a framework to annually assess an organization’s internal...

In a landscape saturated with staggering statistics, the need for innovative solutions to safeguard against the usage of stolen identities becomes more pronounced. The gravity of identity-related crimes is illustrated by the Identity Theft Resource Center's annual report, disclosing a record 3,205 data compromises in 2023, marking a seismic 78% increase from the prior year. These breaches facilitated hackers in gaining unauthorized access to the personal information of millions of consume...

Stephen Robinson, Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst at WithSecure, comments on the Schneider Electric ransomware attack, says, “The attack on Schneider Electric follows a trend of cyberattacks against the energy sector." He adds, "The energy sector is a popular target for ransomware due to playing a vital role in society's daily functioning – disruption can have far-reaching consequences. Schneider Electric themselves were victims of Lockbit's MoveIT ransomware campaign in 2023, so...

NMi Group, a global pioneer in mission-critical Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Calibration (TICC) services, proudly announces the transformative acquisition of TrustCB in the Cyber Security domain. This strategic move solidifies NMi Group as the premier provider of certification services for the evolving landscape of digitally integrated and smart devices. Reliability and integrity As a part of NMi Group, TrustCB is the exclusive commercial Certification Body for the globally recogni...

The Vitaprotech Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Thibaut Galland as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the United Kingdom, effective September 1, 2023. This appointment reflects the Group’s firm commitment to strengthening its international presence, with a particular focus on this strategic region, endowed with a promising market and close cultural and geographical links with France. Vitaprotech’s international strategy Thibaut Galland’s main mission will...

First Response Group (FRG), the nationwide security, risk, and property protection company, has boosted its senior leadership team with the appointment of Derek Neilson into the newly created role of Group Operations Director. Prior roles of Neilson Neilson, who holds a Politics and International Relations (MA Hons) degree, previously headed up the company’s Scottish division, Apardion for the past eight years, starting as head of operations and then as managing director when FRG acquire...

The Glenview IL Public Safety Dispatch Center and the City of Allen, TX Police and Fire Communications became the 140th and 141st Emergency Communications Centers (ECCs) in the United States to implement The Monitoring Association’s (TMA) Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm monitoring centers to Emergency Communic...

Matrix is excited to present its array of security products and solutions at Booth No. 2, Hotel Le Méridien, New Delhi,  during the 5th Rail Analysis Innovation and Excellence Summit.  RDSO 6.0-compliant cameras Matrix is the first Indian company to offer RDSO 6.0-compliant cameras for Indian Railways. Matrix cameras are certified by STQC, Delhi lab for following the OWASP ASVS 4.0 L2 norms mandated by RDSO for cybersecurity.  IP Video Surveillance solutions Matri...

Before adopting an IDV system, it’s imperative to conduct thorough testing, especially for large-scale businesses. However, it is nearly impossible to obtain a reliable set of IDs with real NFC chips (as they contain sensitive personal data) to test-drive the verification process. Besides, it’s not that easy to test both positive and negative verification scenarios without representative ID sampling. Regula’s unique service, Regula NFC TestKit, effectively addresses these issu...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security) a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety shared tips on protecting the privacy of data captured from video surveillance systems.  According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, 137 out of 194 countries have put in place legislation to secure the protection of data and privacy. This trend is expected to accelerate in 2024 as legislation is introduced around the ethical use of AI...

RGB Spectrum®, an industry pioneer in mission-critical video for real-time decision support, announces its participation in the prestigious Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024 event in Barcelona from Tuesday, January 30th to Friday, February 2nd, 2024. The company will showcase its latest product innovations designed to revolutionize video distribution and display at the desk, on the video wall, or for mobile deployment. Enhanced features and functionality As the world becomes increasing...

In support of International Data Privacy Day, Genetec Inc., a globally renowned technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shares data protection best practices to help physical security pioneers protect privacy, safeguard data, and enable trust without compromising security. Prioritizing privacy Genetec encourages businesses and individuals alike to use International Data Privacy Day as an opportunity to evaluate and enhance their...

Barracuda Networks, Inc., a trusted partner and pioneering provider of cloud-first security solutions, published its Cybernomics 101 report, which examines the financial forces and profit motives behind cyberattacks. The new report reveals the average annual cost of responding to compromises exceeded $5 million. The report also raises the alarm over hackers exploring how they can use generative AI (GenAI) technology to increase the volume, sophistication, and effectiveness of their attacks. 50%...

Danfoss and Google announced a strategic partnership to make use of the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and promote energy-efficient solutions in data centers. Under the partnership, Danfoss, the Danish multinational engineering group, will use Google Cloud’s generative AI capabilities to optimize the customer experience, streamline internal work processes, and improve productivity across the organization. This can be done, for example, by using gen AI to colle...

Acronis, a global pioneer in cyber protection announced a groundbreaking advancement with the native integration of its Advanced Security and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions. This industry-first move not only reinforces Acronis' position at the forefront of cyber protection but also aligns seamlessly with the recognition that traditional security is insufficient against the surge of AI-driven cyber-attacks. EDR capabilities In response to this growing need, Acronis ensure...