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A man has been jailed for almost three years after he used a fake Security Industry Authority (SIA) license to work at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and commit theft. £1425 cash theft Daniel Carter, who has a criminal history of fraud and deception, used his position as a security supervisor to steal £1425 cash from the hospital. The SIA worked closely with Leicestershire Police to investigate Carter, who had never held an SIA license, despite being employed as a security supe...

Verifying identities and conducting criminal background checks in the field has traditionally been one of the most time-consuming tasks for law enforcement officers. Real-time mobile biometrics In the past, this often required detaining individuals and transporting them to a station for fingerprint identification. Forward-thinking agencies like the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) are tapping into highly accurate, real-time mobile biometric technology — Rapid ID — tran...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions announced it has acquired IXLA, an Italian manufacturer of advanced laser and color personalization systems for cards and passports. The addition of IXLA expands HID’s card and passport personalization portfolio, particularly in European markets and emerging economies. Document personalization solutions “Welcoming IXLA into the HID family demonstrates our commitment to providing convenient and efficient document personali...

Vismo, the tier-one provider of location tracking and risk management solutions, and International SOS, a global provider of medical and travel security services, celebrate the 10th anniversary of their partnership this year. The milestone coincided with the arrival of Hurricane Helene in September and Hurricane Milton in October, when the companies provided their clients’ employees - users of the Vismo Locate & Protect App - with intelligence updates, including special advisories, t...

The Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2024 recently concluded in Barcelona, bringing together experts, innovators, and city pioneers from around the world to explore the future of urban transformation. Dahua Technology took center stage with its comprehensive lineup of smart city solutions under the theme “Together For A Sustainable Future,” demonstrating how advanced AI, IoT, and big data technologies are driving more sustainable, efficient urban environments. AIoT-powered so...

LearnPro Group, supported by Apiary Capital, is excited to announce the acquisition of Infographics UK Ltd., enhancing the portfolio through the addition of the market-pioneering FireWatch, FloSuite and Prevent + Protect products. This move complements their existing software offerings, including XVR Simulation, pdrPro, and learnPro. The acquisition of Infographics further demonstrates LearnPro Group’s position as a pioneering software provider to the global emergency services and critica...

ProofID, a pioneering identity security specialist and Midships, a pioneering Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM) and Fraud Prevention consultancy announced that they have formed a strategic collaboration to provide best in class Ping Identity Services worldwide. The collaboration brings together two of the pioneering Ping Identity partners, enabling comprehensive identity solutions spanning the Ping Identity stack - from architecture and deployment to ongoing managed services. Ad...

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, is proud to announce its involvement with several prominent organizations to promote the distribution of child identification kits. National Child ID Program Through its long association with FBI-LEEDA, Elite is represented along with the National Child ID Program in partnership with the NFL Alumni Association Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the Safety...

iDenfy, a RegTech startup specializing in identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, announced a new partnership with Xirni, a new developer of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) compliance technologies. Through this collaboration, both teams will merge their expertise to bring clients with a powerful, automated AML/CTF compliance management system for smoother, more efficient risk management. AML compliance solutions Since its establishment in 2019,...

ETSI is pleased to announce the 4th Release of TeraFlowSDN, the Software-Defined Networking (SDN) controller developed by Software Development Group TFS. Release 4 brings a large suite of new features designed to provide Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) integration, end-to-end Network Automation and Monitoring, and significant improvements in Network Management, Optical Networks, Security and Blockchain Integration, among others. Quantum key distribution South Bound Interface has grow...

A Midland entrepreneur is in pole position after teaming up with the dementia charity founded by his motor racing idol. David Ogden, CEO and Founder of The Key Safe Company, has joined forces with Race Against Dementia, the charity Sir Jackie Stewert set up after his wife Helen was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. The Worcester-based company will donate to the charity five percent from every ark Tamo key safe it sells on a newly-created webpage. Key Safe has helped to transform social ca...

IDEMIA Public Security, the provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, has announced the appointment of Vincent Bouatou as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Head of the International CTO Office. In his role as CTO, Vincent will drive IDEMIA’s technology and cybersecurity strategy, technical governance, innovation, and AI leadership. Vincent Bouatou Vincent is a seasoned technologist and leader with over 20 years of experience working within IDEMIA’s Research and Te...

IN Groupe has entered into a final agreement with Nets, part of Nexi Group, for the takeover of Nets' eID business. In November 2023, Nets and IN Groupe concluded the first part of the agreement for the acquisition, and the two parties reached an agreement on the final terms. MitID operations transferred Nets will formally transfer the responsibility for the development and operation of MitID to IN Groupe which is in charge of further development and operation of the Danish digital iden...

As of November 1, 2024, Hendrik Rawe (34) has assumed the position of head of the “INTERSCHUTZ, LIGNA, parts2clean, and SurfaceTechnology GERMANY” department within the “Trade Fair & Product Management” division at Deutsche Messe. He reports to Arno Reich, Senior Vice President of the “Trade Fair & Product Management” division at Deutsche Messe. The individual trade fair project managers, and thus the technical leadership of the teams, remain with the...

Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based security systems integration, has announced a strategic alliance with Deloitte. This new alliance provides powerful, integrated cyber and physical security services that are designed to help their clients address the evolving risk landscape. The alliance combines Deloitte’s advisory services, market insights, and cyber ecosystem with Convergint’s advanced technology expertise and last-mile service delivery for its customers, which allows...

Entrust, a global pioneer in trusted payments, identities, and data security, announced it has been positioned by Gartner in the Leaders’ Quadrant for the inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for Identity Verification (IDV). The Magic Quadrant evaluated vendors across the identity verification market and recognized Entrust as a Leader. This recognition comes after the acquisition of Onfido earlier this year.  Gartner Magic Quadrant The Gartner Magic Quadrant for IDV evaluates vend...

Permiso, the pioneer in real-time identity security, released SkyScalpel, an open-source tool that helps both offensive and defensive security professionals understand how policies could be obfuscated by threat actors in order to go undetected in an environment. JSON-based policies in cloud environments, particularly in AWS, dictate what resources users and systems can access and the actions they can perform. However, these policies can be susceptible to obfuscation—a technique where bad...

Features of a new series of Ex command devices currently being launched by the steute business division Controltec include flexible and direct integration in machine and plant enclosures within Ex zones 1 and 21. The Ex ES 97 series is based on the Ex 97 series of position switches. This series is already well established in complex application fields, most particularly explosive zones, and has dimensions to EN 50047. Switching system The switching system of this series is extr...

Kong Inc., a pioneering developer of cloud API technologies, announced that it has been positioned by Gartner® as a Pioneer in the 2024 Magic Quadrant™ for API Management for the fifth consecutive year. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed the company’s overall Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute, with Kong positioned furthest on the Completeness of Vision axis. AI enablement strategy Kong enables any corps to become an API-first company,...

Illumio Inc., the Zero Trust Segmentation (ZTS) company, announced it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (ISO27001) certification. This certification represents Illumio’s continued commitment to meeting the highest levels of global security standards​. Certification was issued by Schellman Compliance LLC following an extensive audit of Illumio’s ZTS platform, which includes Illumio Core®, Illumio Endpoint, Illumio CloudSecure®, and Illumio for Microsoft Azure Firewall. FedRAMP...

SaaS Alerts, 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, announced the findings from its State of SaaS Security 2024 report. Channel Mastered, a pioneering source of insights and services for building profitable MSP channels, conducted the report for SaaS Alerts, based on data from from 2,804 providers of IT services, including 72...

Lithuania-based RegTech iDenfy, announced the launch of its new electronic identity verification solution (eIDV), designed to streamline a fast multi-layered Know Your Customer (KYC) process that works across multiple industries. iDenfy’s new system provides instant verification using cross-matching results from official US databases, making it easier than ever for businesses to onboard users without delays or complex, cumbersome processes. US regulatory standards Four-step process boos...

Siren, the all-in-one investigation company, is proud to announce that the National Cyber-Forensics and Training Alliance (NCFTA) will be formally introduced as a customer at this year’s International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference in Boston. This collaboration marks a pivotal evolution in cyber threat investigations and information sharing between the private sector and law enforcement. Cyber-related threats The NCFTA, a non-profit, creates an essential env...

Secure infrastructure access provider Teleport has introduced new features in Teleport Policy, which provides governance of access policies, that make it easier for organizations to proactively monitor and protect critical assets in their computing infrastructure. Crown jewels The update allows organizations to reduce security risks from changes in access to mission-critical infrastructure, by enabling organizations to focus their attention on the most critical resources, often called “c...

Axis Communications celebrated the grand opening of its newest Axis Experience Center (AEC) in Santiago, Chile – the first AEC to be constructed within the southernmost part of South America, otherwise known as the Southern Cone. The Chile AEC will serve industry professionals across five Latin American countries – Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia – benefitting key industries in the region including critical infrastructure, mining, and smart cities....

Coalition, the world's first Active Insurance provider designed to prevent digital risk before it strikes, has become the first cyber insurance provider in the UK to launch a service dedicated to recovering funds stolen by cyber attackers. The cyber insurer’s new UK ‘clawback’ service is designed to intercept funds in the banking system before an attacker can move them. The program was recently proven successful with the recovery of £1.4m for a policyholder. Cyber...

Sentry Enterprises, an industry pioneer in decentralized identity and biometric security solutions, proudly announces the launch of SentryCard360—a groundbreaking innovation addressing the escalating risks of employee identity fraud, including the rise of new hire "bait & switch" schemes. In collaboration with Info Security pioneer, Credenti, and biometric identity pioneer, PrivateID. SentryCard360 SentryCard is already recognized for its industry-pioneering security features, includ...

Cognizant and Palo Alto Networks are partnering to deliver AI-driven cybersecurity capabilities and services for enterprises across industries. The partnership combines Cognizant’s longstanding track record of providing cybersecurity services with Palo Alto Networks’ industry-pioneering, AI-powered platforms to drive better security outcomes. Code-to-Cloud platform The agreement enables Cognizant to deepen its expertise and broaden its services across Palo Alto Networks’ Pre...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, announces the return of its Trailblazer Sales Academy, an ongoing sales development program specifically for territory managers and distribution sales teams. Trailblazer Sales Academy helps participants develop sales skills, leadership agility, and a strategic vision for territory growth through four live virtual workshops with additional tools and resources for cont...

RGB Spectrum®, a pioneering designer and manufacturer of real-time video solutions for defense and public safety, announces the release of the IPX Flyaway Kit™.   A complete, miniaturized mobile control room, it provides a comprehensive suite of display and communication capabilities in a rugged, deployable enclosure. LAN/WAN connectivity The IPX Flyaway Kit is designed for command-and-control applications, combining real-time, low latency video processing, multi-signal encodin...