Identity management - News

ASIS International, the organization for security management professionals worldwide announced the appointment of William 'Bill' Tenney as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2024. Tenney brings close to 35 years of security leadership experience from both the public and private sectors to his new role heading the acclaimed global security association.  William 'Bill' Tenney As ASIS International’s CEO, Tenney will spearhead the organization's strategic vision, workin...

A new partnership between Transmit Security and HYPE, the pioneering neobank in the Italian market, has been launched to set new standards for daily money management activities with best-in-class ease of use. By adopting Transmit Security’s cutting-edge authentication solutions, the Italian neobank will provide its more than 1.8 million users with a state-of-the-art user experience, maintaining high standards of security and user-friendliness. Data-driven approach This collaboration bet...

Entrust, a global pioneer in delivering identity-centric security solutions for governments and enterprises worldwide, announced the launch of its Citizen Identity Orchestration solution. Governments now can streamline the delivery of public services through secure digital identities, embedding trust in every citizen interaction. The innovative and modular solution from Entrust launches as governments worldwide experience increasing demands for seamless, transparent, and rapid service deli...

In response to the growing uptake of GlobalPlatform’s Security Evaluation Standard for IoT Platforms (SESIP) methodology, the organization has introduced several initiatives to further accelerate adoption. These include the launch of new certification stamps, expanding the number of labs and certification bodies (CB), new partnerships and the creation of an adopter program. Together, this raises the bar for IoT security by enabling the adoption of the methodology across new sectors, use...

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&...

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security and management, announced that the Cohesity Data Cloud now supports AMD EPYC™ CPU-powered servers, offering customers even more options for modern data security and management. Customers can now deploy and run Cohesity Data Cloud on AMD EPYC CPU-based all-flash and hybrid servers from Dell, HPE, and Lenovo. Stringent regulatory requirements As companies continue to generate increasing volumes of data, it’s critical they manage and se...

Thales, the pioneering global technology and security provider, announced Passwordless 360°, a new concept for passwordless authentication that offers Thales customers the broadest coverage of passwordless functions across multiple types of users and assurance levels. Passwordless 360° has the flexibility to let companies use the latest technologies like FIDO passkeys, while also making the most of previous investments they might have made in passwordless technologies. End users ar...

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...

G2E Asia and the Asian IR Expo – the key marketplace for the gaming, entertainment and integrated resorts sectors – hosted at The Venetian Macao, officially open their doors, expecting to welcome more than 8,000 industry professionals from 80 countries and regions. The joint event commences with a keynote address by Bill Miller, President and CEO of the American Gaming Association, followed by an opening ceremony featuring prominent industry pioneers. The day will also include a G2E...

Automated Logic's announcement marks a significant milestone in the evolution of building management systems with its latest software update for the WebCTRL® building automation system. WebCTRL v9 underscores Automated Logic's commitment to innovation and excellence in providing solutions that simplify the complexities of managing modern buildings. With a focus on empowering facility managers, building owners, and operators, the new software release is designed to enhance user experien...

Nedap is proud to introduce uPASS Go: the next-generation reader in long-range vehicle access control. As the latest addition to Nedap’s esteemed uPASS product line, uPASS Go establishes a new standard in managing vehicle entry for basic gates, like car parks, gated communities, and staff parking zones. Designed to blend significant commercial appeal with the latest technological advancements, uPASS Go transforms the landscape of vehicle access control to be smarter, more secure, and exce...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in unified identity security for enterprises, has announced a new offering on its Atlas platform, SailPoint Risk Connectors. As part of its Atlas platform, SailPoint Risk Connectors makes it easier for organizations to make informed access decisions based on an identity’s third-party risk scores. Speed is essential to risk mitigation, especially in delivering secure access to critical data and applications for all enterprise identities today. SailPo...

RiverSafe, an Application Security, DevOps, and cybersecurity professional services provider, has partnered with Checkmarx, the industry pioneer in cloud-native application security for the enterprise, to help organizations fortify their security landscape amid rising global threats. Open-source vulnerabilities A recent report unveiled concerning statistics. 84 percent of codebases contain open-source vulnerabilities, with 91 percent featuring outdated components, demanding heightened security...

The Entrust Cybersecurity Institute released survey findings on the state of Zero Trust adoption and encryption in 2024. Entrust’s eighteenth annual study conducted by the Ponemon Institute reveals that the risk of a cyber breach is the number one global driver for Zero Trust strategy implementation.  Zero Trust security practice “With the rise of costly breaches and AI-generated deepfakes, synthetic identity fraud, ransomware gangs, and cyber warfare, the threat landscape is...

Speakers at the 10th ETSI/IQC Quantum Safe Cryptography Conference have called on organizations to prepare their cybersecurity infrastructures to address the challenges of a post-quantum world. Organized by ETSI and the Institute for Quantum Computing, this year’s conference was hosted from 14-16 May by the Center for Quantum Technologies (CQT), National University of Singapore (NUS), in partnership with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)&nb...

As cyber threats continue to evolve, the need for robust authentication solutions in the banking sector becomes increasingly evident. Traditional methods, such as SMS OTP for banking transactions, are susceptible to compromise, posing security risks and operational challenges. Recognizing these issues, HID is proud to announce its integration with Q2’s Digital Banking Platform, via the Q2 Partner Accelerator Program. Q2 Holdings, Inc. is a pioneering provider of digital transformation sol...

Smart Axiata, the mobile network operator in Cambodia, has announced the successful launch of the Next Generation Signaling Firewall (NGSF) and Intrusion Detection System (IDS) in collaboration with SecurityGen, a global telecom cybersecurity firm. These cutting-edge systems mark a significant milestone in Smart’s ongoing efforts to safeguard its network infrastructure and protect customer data. NGSF The NGSF is not just a defense mechanism; it serves as a bastion of network security,...

G2E Asia and the Asian IR Expo are set to return to Macau on June 4-6, 2024 with a lineup of esteemed keynote speakers throughout the week, including:   Day One: Bill Miller, President and CEO of the American Gaming Association | Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of Macao Government Tourism Office  Day Two: Leong Wai Man, President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government  Day Three: Alejandro H. Tengco, Chairman and Chief Executive Of...

As more countries adopt the concept of digital identity, regulators are keen to showcase their plans and successes. But what do businesses think about this shift? To find out, Regula, a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification (IDV) solutions, commissioned a study to survey companies across different regions and industries to get a sense of their readiness, concerns, and expectations for digital identities. Digital identity Digital identity is considered to be a way to i...

The evolving digital state of economies is also witnessing an evolution in corresponding threats and risks. And in the new era of digital banking, online fraud has emerged as the most concerning threat to transactions and banking security. Losses in online fraud According to a 2022 report by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), a whooping USD 4.7 trillion is lost to online frauds out of the total global corporate revenue every year. This alarming number is expected to rise man...

EllisDon, a global construction and building services company, announces a new partnership between its Infrastructure Services & Technology (IST) Division and J2 Innovations, a platform provider for smart buildings, smart equipment, and the Internet of Things (IoT).  FIN Framework The collaboration will see EllisDon utilize J2 Innovations’ FIN Framework, a flexible open software framework, enabling original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to create automation and IoT applica...

Corbin Russwin, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, introduces the newest function for the ML2000 Series mortise lock - Motorized Electric Latch Retraction (MELR). Engineered for demanding commercial, institutional, and industrial applications, these new locks set new benchmarks in security by ensuring compliance, reliability and the enduring style and security that everyone has come to expect from Corbin Russwin door hardware solutions. New ML2000 Series MELR mortise locks “Our new ML2000 Serie...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, launches the Facility Explorer FX90 Supervisory Controller, packed with unique, advanced features to make building automation easier, smarter, and more cost-efficient.  The FX90 represents the next generation of Facility Explorer supervisory controllers designed to streamline and automate workflows to increase building automation performance with minimal maintenance. Responsive user interface “Every...

New data from the latest members’ survey of the ClubCISO community, in collaboration with Telstra Purple, highlight CISOs’ confidence in generative AI in their organizations. Around half of those surveyed (51%), and the largest contingent, 50%) believe these tools are a force for good and act as security enablers. In comparison, only 25% saw generative AI tools as a risk to their organizational security. Risks linked to Gen AI tools The study's findings underscore the proactive st...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in unified identity security for enterprises, has launched a digital Customer Success Center aimed at further enabling customers at all stages of their identity security journey. The Customer Success Center lives within the SailPoint Compass Community which boasts over 100K members. It provides SailPoint partners and customers with strategic program resources, personalized onboarding and success planning sessions, and curated content focused on ident...

Illumio Inc., a Zero Trust Segmentation company, announced it has become a member of Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), an ecosystem of independent software vendors (ISV) and managed security service providers (MSSP), who have integrated their solutions with Microsoft security technology to build a better defense against a world of increasing cybersecurity threats. The development follows the release of Illumio for Microsoft Azure Firewall, which combines the security benefits o...

The GSMA, a global organization that conducts the world's largest exhibition and conference for the mobile ecosystem across different continents — the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) — has selected Regula as an identity verification provider for its event in Barcelona. In 2024 alone, the company’s solutions provided smooth and quick access for more than 100,000 attendees of the congress. MWC attracts tens of thousands of visitors, including representatives of mobi...

Cryptomathic, a global pioneer in data security and encryption, and Utimaco, one of the most trusted names in global IT security, have strengthened their partnership to provide complete solutions in cryptographic key management, eSignatures, and payments issuance and authorization. The enhanced partnership will deliver closer alignment between Cryptomathic’s industry-pioneering security software and Utimaco’s hardware security modules (HSMs), boosting security and business readiness...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced it will offer customers a new AI-powered search in Beta. Leveraging a large language and large vision model, Verkada's AI-powered search will enable customers to use everyday language to search their video security camera footage for people and vehicles, making their investigations even more intuitive and efficient. "Our new AI-powered search is an exciting expansion of the way that Verkada leverages the latest AI and comp...

Google Workspace is a set of productivity applications with over 3 billion users and 10 million paying customers around the world. As the storage of a massive amount of sensitive information, this cloud-based suite is a top security concern for businesses. The risk of data breaches makes it crucial for MSP to implement data loss prevention (DLP) controls to prevent leaks within apps, such as Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides and more. Let’s review how. What is DLP in Google Workspace?...