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Gate Logic Security, an elite, full-service company specializing in physical perimeter security, gate automation, and access controls, invites municipalities and outdoor venues to schedule an appointment to view the leading crash-rated public protection devices and to speak with security experts from Wed., Oct. 19th to Wed., Dec. 14th. In response to increasing incidents of injury and death occurring in unprotected pedestrian spaces, Gate Logic Security has launched a public educ...
Zimperium, the mobile security platform purpose-built for enterprise environments, published details of a newly-discovered Android spyware family dubbed RatMilad. The Zimperium zLabs research team uncovered the RatMilad spyware sample after a failed infection of an enterprise device in the Middle East protected by Zimperium’s on-device machine-learning malware engine. Discovery of RatMilad spyware variant The original variant of the previously unknown RatMilad spyware hid behind a...
As retailers integrate their digital and physical shopping experiences to future-proof their business models, it’s never been more important to be aware of the cybersecurity vulnerabilities that can be created by digital transformation. As cybersecurity awareness month becomes a focus of discussion in October, Interface Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, shares...
Cohesity, a pioneer in next-gen data management announced that Karen Egan has joined the company as Chief Customer Experience Officer. Based in Cork, Ireland, Egan has global responsibility for the company’s customer experience, including Professional Services, Success, and Support teams. Egan's work experience The technology and support veteran brings over 27 years of experience in the software and IT industry, with 20 years in technical support. In addition, people and culture ar...
Recognizing the company’s rapid rate of innovation and growth since it became independent from Panasonic in 2019, i-PRO Co., Ltd., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance systems specializing in edge-AI-powered cameras, public safety, and medical devices, celebrate key milestones and achievements that will shape the future of the security industry. First anniversary Established in October 2019, as a spin-off from Panasonic’s Security Systems Busin...
42Crunch, the Developer First API Security platform company, announced at ASC the availability of the platform’s API Scan service inside the leading IDEs for developers. With over 500,000 developers already using 42Crunch, this addition to the platform means enterprises can further strengthen their shifting of API security as far left as possible into development workflows. DevSecOps approach The 42Crunch API Scan is designed to help enterprises develop secure APIs faster The 42Crunch...
New global research commissioned by Cohesity, a pioneer in next-gen data management, reveals that half of the respondents in the United Kingdom say their company depends on outdated, legacy backup and recovery infrastructure to manage and protect their data. In some cases, this technology is more than 20 years old and was designed long before the current multi-cloud era and an onslaught of sophisticated cyberattacks plaguing enterprises globally. Cyber attack efficiency ...
Persona announced it has partnered with Serpro, the federal government technology company of Brazil. As part of the partnership, Persona has integrated with Serpro to unlock the ability to validate both PII and biometric information against government data sources. The joint initiative will enable organizations working with businesses in Brazil to protect their customers from the most prevalent forms of fraud in the region. Identity management "Fraud is on the rise on a global...
Door access via mobile phone continues growing in popularity. It is no surprise since phones provide an ideal container for digital credentials: secure, convenient, and carried by everyone. Phones easily transact credentials with door readers over an encrypted Bluetooth connection. Mobile access also allows using a phone’s own security lock, such as fingerprint, pattern, etc., to strengthen verification. Such stronger verification can’t be applied to standard cards or tags without a...
Suprema, a pioneer in access control and biometrics, has launched ‘BioStation 3’, a contactless access control terminal specialized for facial recognition in the post-COVID era. BioStation 3 BioStation 3 is a next-generation access control solution created by integrating Suprema's 20 years of expertise in access control and authentication-related technologies. In addition to facial recognition, the representative contactless authentication method of the post-COVID era, various oth...
“Frontline staff are the key to all security postures deployed in the sport & entertainment industry, and not recognized as often as necessary for the critical roles they perform,” says Stratoscope’s Founder & Managing Partner, Dan Donovan, who recently launched the Leaders in Security + Technology or ‘L.I.S.T.’ Award. Leaders in Security + Technology or ‘L.I.S.T.’ Award The award is granted each month to an under-recognized team member in spor...
Pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, Verkada announced a $205 million Series D funding round with new and existing venture partners. The round was led by Linse Capital, with participation from MSD Partners, L.P., and existing investors, including Felicis Ventures, Next47, Sequoia Capital, Meritech Capital, and First Round Capital. Since its founding in 2016, Verkada has raised more than $360 million in funding and the latest round values the company at $3.2 bi...
Alcatraz AI, the pioneer in autonomous access control using 3D facial authentication and AI to create safe spaces, has raised a US$ 25 million Series A round. The round was led by Almaz Capital and included EBRD (The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development), Endeavour Catalyst, Silverline Capital, and Golden Seeds, along with participation from existing investors JCI Ventures (the corporate venture arm of Johnson Controls), Ray Stata, and LDV Partners. Series A funding round “A...
From September 20 to September 23, 2022, the international security industry will be guests at Messe Essen. Security Essen 2022 event will become a platform to showcase innovative products and knowledge exchange among participants and visitors. On September 21, the BeNeLux Day will provide an opportunity to learn from each other. Security Essen, the German-Dutch Chamber of Commerce (DNHK) and the Dutch Cluster Security Delta (HSD) invite everyone to the German-Dutch Security Forum. The followin...
Convergint, a pioneer in service-based systems integration announced it has acquired MVP Tech, UAE-based security and IT systems contractor serving private enterprises and government clients for the past two decades. The acquisition will add more than 200 colleagues to Convergint and expand the company’s presence in countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Middle East. Intelligence and interconnectivity Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Dubai, MVP Tech has three office...
Motorola Solutions have announced new innovations within its integrated video security and access control portfolio, which allows security operations to detect and analyze incidents in real time for improved efficiency, safety, and security. New hardware, software, and cloud-based solutions will be on display at GSX 2022 (taking place from Sept. 12 to Sep. 14, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA). Video security and access control “It’s been an exciting year for us and we continue to i...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded Prevent Advisors, a highly regarded security specialist in sports, live entertainment, and meeting facilities, with a SAFETY Act Designation for the company’s Red Team Assessment Services. Red Team Assessment Services Prevent Advisors’ Red Team Assessment Services is a proprietary systematic assessment program specifically designed to fully evaluate all components of a venue’s physical security measures. Prevent Advisors...
The spotlight is sharply focused on the issue of facility security currently as ASSA ABLOY, the globally renowned company in access solutions, showcases its latest innovations for comprehensive door security and access control at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2022 event. Featuring the theme of ‘Creating Access for the Future,’ ASSA ABLOY elevates the discussion of facility security with its broad line of innovative solutions that are designed to provide greater access, st...
Vintra, Inc., a provider of AI-powered video analytics solutions, is showcasing its next-generation video analytics at GSX 2022 in Atlanta, GA via several interactive forums. Vintra is driving the new science of intelligent video analytics by correlating data acquired from its purpose-built multi-class algorithms to deliver higher levels of analysis and understanding of event detection, classification, tracking, and forensics. GSX attendees can receive a demonstration of these new-wave video an...
RightCrowd, a global provider of safety, security, and compliance solutions that manage the access and presence of people, is debuting a host of new visitor management-focused features and capabilities for its Presence Control solution here at GSX 2022. Presence Control solution RightCrowd Presence Control reinforces physical access control using unique security wearables that enable human and automated validation of security permissions and safety requirements for everyone present. New Prese...
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that it is developing a new apprenticeship program to help address the security industry’s workforce challenges, diversify the talent pipeline, and foster career development opportunities within the industry. The initiative will launch in June 2023 as a one-year pilot program, for which SIA will develop the curriculum, and connect job seekers with security systems integrators for paid apprenticeships featuring on-the-job training, lear...
Commend Americas, a provider of communication systems and solutions, announced a continuous acceleration of its business as more organizations seek to deploy unified communications solutions across their infrastructures. This demand within the enterprise, healthcare, utilities, and corrections markets has resulted in vertical market growth, strategic customer wins, and prominent industry acceptance of Commend's unified communications portfolio. Digital transformation As o...
ACRE, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, has completed its acquisition of Security Identification Systems Corporation (SISCO.) The combination of ACRE's comprehensive security technology portfolio with SISCO's solutions for credentialing and visitor management fortifies the ability to deliver a wide range of complementary technology options to ACRE's customer base. SISCO Founded in 1994 in South Florida, SISCO has been dedicated to developing best-in-class vis...
Distology, the specialist IT cybersecurity distributor, is announcing that it has acquired Squareball. Based in Berlin, Germany, Squareball specializes in software engineering, product design, solution architecture, and identity access management (IAM) consultancy. Already working with two of Distology’s core vendors, Okta and Auth0, the new partnership will naturally bolster Distology’s European proposition thanks to Squareball’s recognized excellence in the design and implem...
Blackline Safety Corp., a globally renowned company in connected safety technology, has announced it will unveil the G6 single-gas detector – setting a new standard in connected worker wearables – at the upcoming 2022 National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo, which is to be held from September 19 to September 21, 2022, at the San Diego Convention Center, in San Diego, California, USA. “The challenge was how to bring the increased safety and operational performa...
PACOM Systems, a pioneer in security systems for complex enterprise multi-site and campus environments announced it would be featuring a sneak peek of its next generation of solutions at the GSX tradeshow on Sept. 12-14 in Atlanta, Georgia. Cloud-based solution PACOM’s newest cloud-based solution is an intelligent, user-friendly, and centrally controlled management platform. This powerful solution is also available on a mobile app to give full control virtually anywhere, anytime.&nb...
Does the user want to protect their build more conveniently and efficiently near? Then biometric access control might be exactly what user's looking for. Biometric access control systems are gaining popularity as a more secure way to safeguard physical places such as offices, government buildings, airports, hospitals, and department stores. Research findings According to the most recent FACT.MR research, the biometric access control segment is expected to dominate the physical access co...
ADI Global Distribution, a renowned global distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products, announced a new distribution agreement with renowned security supplier, Veracity. ADI customers across EMEA will have access to the transmission and installation tool product lines from Veracity. “ADI remains committed to providing our customers with access to the products they need to successfully design and install complete, integrated solutions,” said Kate Rose, the Marketing Director...
Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated launched SIRAS™, a professional drone that includes a quick-connect dual radiometric thermal and visible camera payload. Engineered for data security, performance, and affordability, SIRAS is optimized for industrial and utility inspection, public safety, firefighting, and search and rescue missions. Geofence-free flight experience “Designed to provide pilots with the flexibility to get the job done, SIRAS d...
HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organizations keep their people and assets safe, has announced its latest customer wins, including an average 14-minute reduction in time to resolve an incident, from 15 minutes to 1 minute, and a significant reduction in false alarms. These results, taken directly from established HiveWatch customers, are driving increased interest and spurring greater investments in hiring, across the company’s diverse workforce. Customer...
