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Cybersecurity expert CrowdStrike has issued a stark warning to British businesses, telling them to crack down on lax remote working policies now or risk catastrophic exposure at the hands of adversaries after lockdown is over. Its latest research, in cooperation with YouGov, has found that over half (52%) of people in the UK working from home do so on their own personal devices, creating potential backdoors into corporate systems for adversaries. CrowdStrike has also seen a 100X increase in COV...

Vodafone UK, in partnership with Digital Barriers, launched a Heat Detection Camera to help UK organizations get back to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic. The Heat Detection Camera combines thermal imaging and Vodafone’s renowned IoT connectivity to screen the temperature of people as they enter buildings. Each camera can check the temperature of 100 people per minute; thermal images are streamed securely and in real time to a laptop or cellphone device and instant analytics pr...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro), the globally renowned company in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions and green computing technology, introduced multiple systems tailored to work with a leading open, hyperconverged software offering, Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure. Supermicro collaborated with Red Hat to develop advanced configurations based on industry-renowned Supermicro servers featuring the latest technologies. These systems, available now, give customers new...

Suprema Inc., a globally-renowned provider of security and biometrics solutions, has announced 'Suprema Mobile Access', a new mobile contactless solution and complete platform for managing, issuing and tracking access credentials using smartphones. As access control systems have evolved beyond physical access cards, access control solutions using mobile phones as a credential were introduced. Suprema Mobile Access Suprema Mobile Access employs a smartphone application with NFC (Near Field Com...

Vanderbilt’s Bluetooth Low Energy readers have been nominated as a finalist in the Benchmark Innovation Awards 2020. The readers have been nominated in the Access Control category. Benchmark believes that the future of the electronic security sector lies in the creation of innovative and smart solutions. The Benchmark Innovation Awards recognize that it is vital that manufacturers deliver innovation that both enhances the technological capabilities of their products, and allow those deve...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has reached a milestone of 100,000 access points for its cloud-based KS Keys as a Service solution. Launched in late 2012, SALTO KS was the first cloud-based access control solution in the market. Since then, millions of SALTO users have experienced the benefit of this technology which delivers a flexible, cloud-based access control management system that requires no software installation or the added expense of a fully-wired...

Abnormal Security, a pioneer in protecting large enterprises from Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks announced the availability of Microsoft Teams protection and integration with Okta to extend email security coverage and protect remote workforces from social engineering attacks. Seamlessly delivered through Abnormal Security’s API-based integration with Office 365 and Okta’s Identity Cloud, respectively, these new integrations give enterprises more visibility, extended protect...

With millions working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations have uncovered an expected problem that many of their employees don’t have access to critical files stored in on-premises servers and storage applications. The virtual private networks (VPNs) that organizations often rely on to manage access to critical files are showing their limitations. VPNs struggle in lower-bandwidth environments, making desktop access a messy process and mobile access downright difficult. F...

Pulse Secure, the provider of software-defined Secure Access solutions, announces its Access Suite and SDP solution were recognized in a recently published analyst report, ‘Market Insights: Software Defined Perimeter (SDP)’ for Zero Trust Network Security, 2020. The Software Defined Perimeter market insights report, by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions, presents market definitions, drivers, primary use cases, trends, solution characteristics and architectures, as well as market recommend...

McAfee, a device-to-cloud cybersecurity company, has announced that McAfee MVISION Cloud now supports encryption enhancements in Microsoft Teams, including encrypted webhooks and encrypted payloads. This enables organizations to improve productivity of their employees by letting them use Teams as a collaboration platform, participate in conversations and calls and upload and share documents while ensuring customer data remains secure with encryption when evaluated by McAfee MVISION Cloud. McAf...

The technology partnership allows SALTO KS users to add an attendance feature to their cloud-based fully-wireless smart access control solution. SALTO Systems has developed an integration with time-tracking software developer FICHAJ.ES that will add a convenient feature, time and attendance, to the SALTO KS, Keys as a Service, cloud-based access control management system. Accurate time-Tracking solution “The FICHAJ.ES integration with SALTO KS lets the end-user use door access control a...

SonicWall has announced a modern Boundless Cyber security model designed to protect and mobilize organizations, large enterprises, government agencies and small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) operating in a ‘new business normal.’ “What we are seeing is a heroic undertaking by organizations to quickly and efficiently provide security for an unexpected rise in a remote, mobile workforce that will permanently change the way they operate,” said SonicWall President and C...

Sielox LLC has further expanded the integration of its vast access control and emergency notification solutions with Allegion US to include the new enhanced Schlage NDE wireless lock featuring an Interior Push Button (IPB) which can easily lock a classroom door from the inside. Sielox is the first to complete the integration to include this new generation of Schlage NDE wireless locks, providing schools with enhanced security and greater control in emergency situations. Schlage NDE Wireless Loc...

DICE Corporation is offering four months of free PBX call forwarding for the alarm and security industry as part of the company’s support efforts during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. This offer is available to any central stations, dealers, and proprietary monitoring centers at no cost. Implementation for PBX call routing The implementation for PBX call routing is simple. Using an existing legacy PBX, this tool mirrors the functionality of a desk phone on a personal smartphone or so...

Pulse Secure, the provider of software-defined Secure Access solutions, announces its award-winning Pulse Connect Secure (PCS) remote access solution is now available on AWS GovCloud (US) for federal, state, and local agencies who require compliant cloud solutions. This offering enables government agencies the ability to readily procure, activate and deploy PCS in AWS GovCloud (US) to allow employees, contractors, and agency partners to securely access applications and resources. The ability to...

Perimeter security is a term used to describe the barriers that help deter and prevent any break-ins (or breakouts). It plays a vital role in protecting buildings and premises. Boundaries and physical barriers are perhaps the most visible aspects of perimeter security, but comprehensive measures are also likely to leverage modern technology and security systems as well. In this article, APE delve into different aspects of perimeter security and highlights the benefits they offer a business or p...

Award-winning cyber security company, BullGuard, has announced the availability of a free, three-month minimum BullGuard Small Office Security license for small businesses that need assistance managing their cyber security in the wake of the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent sudden mass migration of millions of employees who are now working from home. BullGuard Small Office Security The free, three-month minimum license of BullGuard Small Office Security comes wi...

During the recent COVID-19 world crisis, it has been published that vehicle aftermarket services would be defined as ‘essential’ by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) US regulation. It is clear that during times of emergency, the society still needs functioning vehicles, in order to take workers to hospitals and goods to grocery stores. Fleets need to keep working and fulfill important demands, while keeping personnel safe, at all times. Automotive industry selected as criti...

Userful Corporation (Userful), a globally renowned provider of visual communication solutions since 2015, has announced a new offering for its Visual Networking Platform. Virtual Emergency Operations Center Userful’s Virtual Emergency Operations Center (EOC) supports remote workers and allows cross-site and cross-departmental collaboration with a virtual video wall that is capable of sharing secure data, KPIs and other critical visual information sources in real time onto any display. W...

Mobile Pro Series is an enhanced smart care system, combining a medical alarm panel and a 4G/LTE PERS locator. Leveraging Wi-Fi location tracking and A-GPS technology, the GPS locator now provides enhanced location accuracy especially when users are indoors. The series goes beyond typical emergency response products by integrating fall detection (Mobile Pro-R15/R18 only), safety home monitoring, telecare capabilities, and GPS location tracking all-in-one, providing protection for seniors at hom...

KPT-39 is a smart wireless remote keypad, offering users an easy-to-program solution to easily arm, disarm, and home arm their security system. For enhanced flexibility and convenience, KPT-39 series can integrate with RFID key fobs or NFC tags for secure quick access without entering pin codes manually. To provide additional peace of mind and safety, KPT-39 series features dual key function that can activate panic, fire, or medical emergency alarm at the touch of a button. KPT-39 keypad can be...

With the impact of COVID-19 on the world at present, numerous business facilities are now either low occupancy or entirely vacant. While this unexpected scenario can create a new set of complications for businesses, Vanderbilt’s access control and intrusion products have several features that are ideally suited to maintaining and managing the security of these sites remotely. Thus, they are ideally suited to this unprecedented moment in time. See why below: Access Control Portfolio Hig...

Access control is a central concern for schools globally, both in the K-12 and university space, where the balance between openness and safety can be difficult to outline. Technology that restricts access yet allows for the freedom of traffic flow must also account for the fact that emergencies happen. Having a comprehensive policy for visitor management and appropriate access levels for students, faculty and staff requires more than a one-size-fits-all approach. In its effort to address this c...

Quantum Corporation today announced new product lines and capabilities which significantly expand its video surveillance and physical security product portfolio. The expanded portfolio includes:   A new line of network video recording servers A new line of servers for building management systems and GPU-based video analytics New capabilities for the VS-HCI Series, which the company launched in 2019 to provide hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) for surveillance recording, video manage...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro), a globally renowned company in high-performance, high-efficiency server, storage technology and green computing, has announced the availability of new SAP HANA servers, certified by SAP for VMware Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI). With certification on VMware vSphere and vSAN, Supermicro servers fueled by 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, including Intel Optane persistent memory enable the integration of mission-critical SAP HANA deployments on...

Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX systems, announced that it will offer a free remote working solution to help companies worldwide stay afloat and connected in the face of the COVID-19 challenges and make a rapid transition to accommodate the rising work-from-home demands. Businesses today are facing unprecedented challenges in how they work and stay connected. As an SME business communications solution provider and a global company facing the situation ourselves, Yeastar understands h...

Pluralsight, Inc., the enterprise technology skills platform announced new capabilities to Flow, the company’s developer analytics product. The new capabilities include powerful new reporting and analytics tools, support for the increasingly popular mob and pair programming, deeper integration with Pluralsight’s Skills platform, and an enhanced user experience. Software development Pluralsight Flow provides software engineering leaders with a data-driven view into their softwa...

Given the current outbreak of COVID-19 and the impact the virus is having on global communities, customers, employees and families, AAEON would like to share their business continuity plans, and how they can help. Operation as Usual All AAEON facilities and functions are running as usual. The manufacturing sites in AAEON Taiwan and China are at full operation. The Supply Chain Management, FAE, RMA, and Logistic Center in AAEON Europe Netherlands remains working without disturbance. All AAEON E...

The recently announced body-worn camera solution moves Axis into a new market. Tested both in the labs and the field to ensure reliability and robustness, and designed with an open architecture for seamless integration with existing software, the solution is the world’s most flexible. Some of the team members behind the solution, Fredrik Andersson, Lina He, and Rob Messer, talk about the benefits, technical features, and field studies of the new system. Body-worn cameras  Being th...

For customers who service banks, Digital Monitoring Products, Inc. (DMP) offers an affordable way to bring ATM vestibule access control to their facilities. Digital Monitoring Products’ new 734B Bin Code Access Control Module installs just like any of the company’s access control modules. And like all DMP access control solutions, it's designed with customized functionality and added flexibility. 734B Bin Code Access Module 734B allows banks to restrict access into their ATM vestib...