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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...

Over one-third (35 percent) of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) admit to ignoring the National Cyber Security Center’s (NCSC’s) cybersecurity guidance. This finding and others were revealed in a new survey and report from Absolute Security, a global pioneer in enterprise cyber resilience. Cyber Resilience Report 2024 This finding was despite 48 percent of respondents revealing that their organization was hit by a ransomware attack over the past year. The NCSC has issued...

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced the opening of several new R&D hubs and experience centers, and the expansion of several offices around the world. New R&D hubs Underscoring its commitment to innovation, Genetec is expanding its global footprint with the establishment and expansion of new research and development hubs in strategic locations worldwide. Located in Vienna (Austria)...

As the cybersecurity landscape evolves with the looming threat of quantum computing, industry pioneers are joining forces to develop robust solutions. The Hyperform consortium unites several pioneering players in cybersecurity and post-quantum: IDEMIA Secure Transactions, a project coordinator and a pioneering provider of secure solutions, CryptoNext, a provider of post-quantum cryptography remediation solutions, Atempo, a provider of data protection solutions, Prim’X, a software publ...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the cybersecurity solutions company focused on cyber strategy has signed a partnership agreement with Boost, the key operations and logistics partner across Croatia, servicing multiple international markets. Through this partnership, Boost will distribute Crossword’s full suite of cybersecurity products across Europe.  Boost will support Crossword, by providing clients with its ISO audit accreditation support services, enabling them to receive I...

With the rapid development of AI and IoT technology, the role of the NVR has had to adapt to keep up. Dahua Technology’s AIoT Console meets this new challenge by becoming the nerve center of all devices on a network – whether they are cameras, alarms, access controllers, or video intercoms. The result is a unified, integrated network seamlessly controlled and managed via the AIoT Console.  Data convergence and control In using the AIoT Console, end-users can benefit from data...

Digitalization is reshaping the way individuals live and work. Buildings should be at the center of this change, streamlining daily interactions with homes, offices, and other workplaces, moving into and around them seamlessly. Everyone who uses a site also needs confidence in its security and safety, not just its efficiency and usability.  Connected digital access In addition, connected digital access is a fundamental block in constructing more intelligent buildings. As analysts Omdia...

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...

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that 16 major international companies have committed to new voluntary international AI standards established at the Bletchley Park summit. These standards aim to foster transparency, accountability, and research the risk in AI development. Developing AI safety standards Roman Kucera, Chief Technology Officer at Ataccama, commented, “Six months is relatively little time to show significant progress, but the international commitment to maintaini...

Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event running at ExCeL London from 4-6 June 2024 announced further findings from its 2024 Cybersecurity Trends, Obstacles, and Opportunities report highlighting that ransomware and AI-generated attacks are weighing heavily on cybersecurity pioneers’ minds, with almost 40% of those surveyed stating these issues were accelerating investment into cyber defenses.  This emphasizes the urgency for organizations to stay ahead of...

Zoom Video Communications, Inc. announced that post-quantum end-to-end encryption (E2EE) is now globally available for Zoom Workplace, specifically Zoom Meetings, with Zoom Phone and Zoom Rooms coming soon. The launch of the new security enhancement makes Zoom the first UCaaS company to offer a post-quantum E2EE solution for video conferencing. Potential future threats As adversarial threats become more sophisticated, so does the need to safeguard user data. In certain circumstances, attacker...

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...

An air of excitement circled the Gallagher Security booth at the recent TSE event in Birmingham, as the award-winning, global security manufacturer demonstrated the latest innovations in their security ecosystem. The annual event, held from 30 April – 2 May which attracted more than 14,000 visitors to Birmingham’s NEC, brought together manufacturers, distributors, installers, consultants, and end users, and displayed the latest products, tech...

Airport Show is all set for a smooth take-off for its 23rd edition on May 14 at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) with key stakeholders utilizing the annual exhibition dedicated to the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) to explore and embrace new technologies and innovative products to handle the fast rebounding air passengers and cargo traffic. Airport passenger expectations The participants will also have their focus and attention on products and services designed t...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the biometrics solutions pioneer for law enforcement agencies, announced that it has implemented its cloud-native, fully functional Automated Biometric Identification System, STORM ABIS, in Volusia County, Florida to support its latent print unit. The Volusia Sheriff’s Office is the first law enforcement agency in the nation implementing a cloud-native ABIS that can search county, state, and federal databases from a single application. Volusia County,...

Event organizers, media broadcast outlets, on-site emergency services personnel, and visitors will all continue to have access to reliable connectivity at the largest outdoor sporting event in Ireland for the next three years. This is thanks to a contract extension awarded to Telent to provide the voice and data communications infrastructure for the North West 200, with their successful collaboration set to span two decades. Voice and data communications The 2024 motorcycle road race took pla...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced that it has signed a new contract to provide G7c devices and services to a major U.S. utility provider based in California. The contract — a collaboration between Blackline Safety and one of its U.S. channel partners — is valued at more than $1.5 million. The utility provider has already started rolling out the devices across their organization. Number of the utility industry The announcement is...

Global law firm Clifford Chance announced that it is participating in a Department of Commerce initiative to support the development and deployment of trustworthy and safe Artificial Intelligence (AI). Established by the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on February 8, 2024, the U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) brings together AI creators and users, academics, government and industry researchers, and civil society organizat...

Oakdoor, a pioneer in hardware-enforced security solutions, which is part of PA Consulting (PA), and Nexor, the pioneering specialist in Secure Information Exchange, have announced a strategic partnership to advance a high assurance cross-domain solution for secure data sharing. The partnership will start to create highly integrated software guarding and hardware verification solutions – with the aim of making access to data more secure and manageable for customers using multiple security...

Databarracks, the technology and business resilience specialist has acquired Glasgow-based PlanB Consulting to enhance its Operational Resilience and Cyber Continuity consulting practice. PlanB Consulting Chris Butler, Resilience Director, Databarracks commented, “We are thrilled to have PlanB join us. PlanB has been a powerhouse in Business Continuity and Resilience for almost two decades. They’re widely known, highly respected, and one of the true thought pioneers in our ind...

The proliferation of Generative AI in the workplace has helped level the playing field for women in technology, according to a new study from Boston Consulting Group. 68 percent of women in the tech industry say they use a GenAI tool more than once a week, compared to 66 percent of men, highlighting that women are on par with, and in some cases outpacing, men in terms of GenAI adoption. This is especially true for senior women in tech functions such as engineering, IT, customer suppor...

RecFaces, in strategic partnership with technology pioneer Aligned Edges, announces their participation in the upcoming International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR) Abu Dhabi, scheduled for May 21-23, 2024, at the ADNEC Center.  To redefine the security technology in the MENA region, RecFaces’ state-of-the-art facial recognition technology solution Id-Guard will be in the spotlight for the event. As global threats evolve, so does the need for advanced security...

DeterTech, renowned as the pioneering gold standard for temporary site security, is pleased to announce it will be bringing its full portfolio of site security, crime intelligence, and forensic marking solutions to the Welsh Construction Shows. Having just opened its new Welsh office, DeterTech invites visitors to the Cardiff City Stadium on the 15th of May and the Swansea.com Stadium on the 9th of October to get up close and personal with the ultimate intruder deterrence and detection technolo...

The integration of cutting-edge technology, spurred on by innovation, is propelling efficiency and productivity to new heights. In turn, this opens up prospects for manufacturers across security, smart building, fire safety, and mobility sectors through the rising development of IoT and AI trends. To capitalize on the opportunities created by technological advancements, Messe Frankfurt and CCPIT-Shanghai are partnering on a new security, safety, and fire protection fair – Intersec Shangha...

The number of women in the civil aviation workforce, especially in leadership positions like CEOs, pilots, air traffic controllers, and aircraft engineers, has been on an ascent, especially in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region as the global aviation industry heads toward growth and expansion.  To boost their presence in leadership roles in the US$553.9 billion-value global airlines market, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the trade association representing a...

The future of retail security and customer experience is here, and it's powered by facial recognition technology! RecFaces, a provider of facial biometric software solutions, in collaboration with, the Shopping Centre Association of India (SCAI) is ready to host the ‘Face Forward: Revolutionising Safety and Ease at Shopping Centres’ virtual discussion.  22 May 2024 is the date on the agenda for this virtual discussion which will be the engine of change for the APAC and MEN...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, has announced that support for employee badges in Apple Wallet is available for Gallagher customers in the U.S. with the release of Gallagher Command Center v9.10.   Employee badge in Apple Wallet is fully integrated with Gallagher Command Center, making it easy for customers to issue and manage access credentials for their employees with in-app provisioning via Gallagher’s Mobile Connect app.   Managing credentials with ease O...

ASTM International presented its top annual award – the 2024 Award of Merit to Nicholas Paulter for his contributions to ASTM’s security systems and equipment committee (F12). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. Expert leadership Paulter was recognized for his successful guidance of member discussions through co...

In an awards ceremony held at California State University, Fullerton, Allied Universal® Global Chairman and CEO Steve Jones received the 2024 Excellence in Executive Leadership Award from the university’s Giles-O’Malley Center for Leadership.  “I am honored to be recognized for the innovative strategies Allied Universal has implemented to further the security industry,” Jones said. “Leadership and innovation have always held a steadfast plac...

G2E Asia, the pioneering gaming and entertainment marketplace in Asia, proudly announces its return to Macau on June 4-6, 2024, marking its 15th-anniversary milestone. In collaboration with the Asian IR Expo, this year’s event is set to deliver an enhanced experience in all aspects of the expo, with 360-degree opportunities across the gaming, entertainment, and integrated resort industries. Aligned with the industry’s growing focus on technology, G2E Asia’s 15th edition will u...