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CovertSwarm, a global ethical hacker, red team, and cybersecurity solution provider, launched its Academy Program last September and is welcoming its second intake at the same time this year. The first iteration of the Academy Program proved to be a huge success, with all three academy members kick-starting successful ethical hacking careers at CovertSwarm. The program aims to make careers in cybersecurity more accessible, providing a clear pathway for individuals from any background to receive...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, announced a new way for organizations to transition to the cloud with its Command Connector, which enables third-party cameras to connect to Verkada’s Command platform. It also announced a range of new additions to its platform, including a next-generation door reader. "As we continue to expand our footprint we want to provide customers with a seamless transition to our cloud platform,” said Brando...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce that Samuel Annear has joined the company’s Software Development Team, based in Poole in Dorset, for a twelve-month placement as part of his Computing Studies Course at Bournemouth University. TDSi has proudly supported university placements and apprenticeships for many years, highlighting its commitment to fostering and supporting talent in the next generation of security professionals. Software development...

Intrado Life & Safety, a global pioneer in public safety solutions announced a partnership with GeoComm, a provider of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) data. This partnership aims to enhance data available via Intrado’s Spatial Insight product by integrating interior GIS data from critical buildings, including schools, airports, courts, and hospitals, thereby improving emergency response capabilities. Spatial Insight offering "The call centers that support our first responders...

Allegion US, a pioneer in seamless access control solutions, announced a new integration with TagMaster North America (TMNA), a pioneering provider of intelligent vehicle identification solutions (License Plate Recognition (LPR) and RFID) to enhance vehicle ID and tracking with a minimal hardware footprint. This strategic collaboration combines Allegion's Pure Access Cloud software and IP Bridge hardware with TagMaster NA's edge-computing long-range RFID Reader and passive tags, creating a seaml...

Hanwha Vision opened its newest Hanwha Innovation and Technology Experience (HITE) on July 30, 2024, in Irvine, Calif. The new 5,200 sq. ft Center, Hanwha’s third HITE in the United States, presents the company’s vision for the future of security and surveillance through a combination of interactive product demonstration stations, a training center, and presentation areas. Since Hanwha developed the HITE concept in 2019, the company has continually made every effort to des...

Bugcrowd, the pioneer in crowdsourced security, announced the availability of its Continuous Attack Surface Penetration Testing (CASPT) solution on the Bugcrowd Platform. This solution provides customers with a proactive security approach to continuously meet compliance goals and reduce their external risk asset exposure. Continuous Attack Surface Penetration Testing (CASPT) is designed for customers with an evolving attack surface that only does pentesting once or twice a year, leaving &l...

Altronix, the recognized pioneer in power and data transmission for the professional security industry, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with LiftMaster, a pioneering brand of professionally installed access solutions including smart video intercoms, smart door controllers and gate operators. This collaboration combines Altronix’s advanced power distribution with LiftMaster’s CAP2D Smart Access Controllers, resulting in new pre-configured kits designed to support up t...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announced it has acquired Sewio Networks (Sewio), a pioneering provider of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) platforms for asset management, intralogistics, and improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). The addition of Sewio expands HID’s growing RTLS portfolio, particularly for asset-tracking use cases in automotive and manufacturing. “Welcoming the Sewio team into the HID family reinforces our commi...

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 integration of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint into its SaaS security platform. Integrating Defender into the SaaS Alerts platform provides MSPs with a single pane to view Microsoft’s Identity monitoring, Microsoft 365 application suite, and the endpoint...

Commvault, a provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud announced an expansion of its cyber and data security ecosystem through strategic integrations with an array of security partners: Acante, Dasera, Google Cloud, Splunk, and Wiz.   Cyber resilience These integrations play a key role in helping joint customers advance cyber resilience in a variety of ways across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments from identifying potential th...

At Sepura, the dedication to innovation and excellence in product design and development is reflected in every device they create. From the state-of-the-art facilities in Cambridge, they have delivered over three million devices to public safety users and commercial customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. “My role as a mechanical engineer involves generating concepts and taking them through the entire development process. This journey is both challenging and rewarding, as it requi...

Gunnebo Entrance Control has announced a strategic partnership with the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) and the Transport Information Technology Company (TransIT), a subsidiary of the Ministry of Transport, Egypt. The new collaboration is set to enhance local manufacturing capabilities and support technological localization in the production of electronic gates, leveraging advanced Swedish expertise. In a significant step towards reducing imports and boosting local production, a t...

SentinelOne, a global pioneer in AI-powered security, announced a series of groundbreaking innovations to the Singularity Platform that leverage the industry’s most advanced generative AI technology, major new advancements delivered on a unified agent, and pioneering data insights to supercharge threat prevention, detection, and response and empower customers to secure their operations from end-to-end in a simple, unified way. “With our latest innovations, we are enhancing the abili...

Gunnebo Safe Storage, in partnership with Tecnosicurezza, is at Security Essen to unveil a host of innovative new products alongside a dedicated panel speaker slot to discuss the importance of European standards in the security of banking. On Tecnosicurezza stand 6E12, the pioneering global provider of secure storage solutions will unveil brand new locking solutions, including a powerful electronic safe lock tailored for safes, strong rooms and vault doors. Tecnosicurezza’s MiniTech tech...

Censys, the pioneering Internet Intelligence Platform for Threat Hunting and Attack Surface Management, announced the Censys Community Forum, a moderated, online platform for security professionals to discuss topics focused on threat hunting, attack surface management, general security expertise, and more. Designed with security professionals in mind, the space provides over 70,000 members with free resources and data-driven security solutions through a centralized, accessible platform. Securit...

Matrix, an OEM manufacturer specializing in telecom and security solutions, has joined forces with greytHR to provide seamless integration between Matrix's Time-Attendance solutions and greytHR's HRMS solution. This strategic collaboration aims to streamline HR processes and enhance organizational efficiency for businesses.  Time-Attendance solutions Through this integration, Matrix leverages its expertise in time-attendance solutions to facilitate database-level connectivity with greytH...

Critical Response Group (CRG), the nation’s pioneer in critical incident mapping data, has become an Industry Partner in the ZeroNow alliance of educators, security specialists, technology experts and students working to bring violent incidents in schools to zero. CRG combines military-inspired techniques and rigorous on-site verification processes to deliver detailed, accurate, and human-verified critical incident maps that enhance emergency response coordination and save lives. Public...

Lock and access control manufacturer Codelocks has created a new board of directors following significant global growth. Senior leadership in all of Codelocks’ markets are receiving new positions too, as the company, marking 33 years in operations, focuses on greater international expansion. The award-winning access control solutions provider has dramatically increased its revenue in recent years. The increase has been driven by 22 new products and solutions, two new international locatio...

Aerospike, Inc. announced that the BSV Blockchain trials of Aerospike, which underpins its groundbreaking Teranode blockchain transaction platform, has achieved sustained throughput of over three million transactions per second (TPS), enabling Teranode to support over one million global BSV Blockchain transactions per second (100 billion a day). These results far outstrip the performance of traditional core banking infrastructure and payment systems. BitCoin (BTC), the firs...

Cyware, the pioneer in threat intelligence management, security collaboration, and orchestrated response, announced the appointment of Terrence Driscoll as Chief Information Security Officer. Terrence is an accomplished cybersecurity expert with an exceptional record of execution and leadership. He most recently served as Managing Director, Global Head of Security and Controls Assurance for JP Morgan Chase & Company where he led a global team responsible for Security Architecture, Security...

Metrasens, a provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications announced its ongoing strategic partnerships with K-12 public school districts across the United States. By addressing the critical issue of extracurricular event safety, Metrasens solidifies its position as a pioneer in school safety and the go-to partner for enhancing security at campus events. School Safety In the dynamic security landscape within educational settings, ensuring safety durin...

Jernbro, one of Sweden's providers of industrial maintenance and projects, announced it has agreed to sign a deal to acquire Veltec, a renowned industrial services pioneer with significant operations in Norway and Denmark. Scandinavian expansion This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Jernbro’s mission to enhance its capabilities and expand its reach across Scandinavia. The acquisition signifies a strategic step forward for both Jernbro and Veltec, ensuring that their...

ASSA ABLOY, the global pioneer in access solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jacques Vermeulen to the position of National Accounts Manager for the newly established Locksmiths UKI - Commercial Group. This new appointment underscores ASSA ABLOY’s commitment to enhancing service delivery and strengthening relationships with auto-locking customers, lock wholesalers and national accounts across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Understanding of the locksmith industry Jacques...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based AI-powered identity verification, fraud prevention and compliance tool provider, has partnered with Transparent Care, an American-based innovative healthcare staffing platform designed to help hospitals hire nurses and other specialists. This collaboration aims to enhance the identity security of Transparent Care's staffing services to avoid any fraudulent identities, forged ID documents and other illegal activities. Transparent Care team Transparent Care opera...

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that the lawsuit filed by Sensormatic against Genetec had ended definitively in the company's favor with Genetec exonerated of any patent infringement and with the court awarding Genetec attorney fees. Sensormatic Electronics, LLC, a subsidiary of Tyco International, which is now merged with Johnson Controls, filed suit against Genetec in Delaware in June...

PayU GPO, the pioneering online payment service provider operating in over 50+ emerging markets, announces the appointment of Simona Covaliu as Chief Risk Officer. Covaliu brings over 18 years of experience to the role, having worked at various global companies including Booking.com as Senior Risk Manager, Uber as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, and Mambu as VP of Risk and Compliance. At PayU GPO, Simona will be working with the privacy, compliance, risk, and security teams as the second lin...

iDenfy, a Lithuanian-based RegTech company best known for its identity verification tools, has announced a new partnership with SetFreaks, the world’s first pre-release service for DJs in the dance music industry. This collaboration will enhance regulated compliance and automate user identity verification on the SetFreaks platform while adding an extra layer of security to internal fraud prevention measures.  SetFreaks, the world’s first pre-release service for DJs in the dance...

BlackFog, the pioneer in ransomware protection and anti-data exfiltration (ADX), announced it has made new appointments to strengthen its leadership team as it witnesses significant growth. John Sarantakes has joined as Chief Revenue Officer, and Mark Griffith has been appointed as Vice President of Strategic Sales. As one of its founding team members, CMO Brenda Robb has also been promoted to President of BlackFog. As executive director of the company, Brenda led the expansion of the company i...

Carlisle Support Services appoints public and private security expert, John Lambert as Managing Director of Security and Events in the North. With a background that stems across 15 years within the public and private sectors, John is well-placed to advise, facilitate, and manage this division for all Carlisle contracts. Responsible for the delivery of the Northern security and events division for the business, he will ensure that the division continues to deliver market-pioneering solutions to...