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Milestone Systems, a pioneering provider of data-driven video management software, has decided to adopt and implement the G7 Code of Conduct for advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, becoming one of the first companies to do so. Author's quote Thomas Jensen, CEO of Milestone Systems, says: “We need rules to ensure AI is being developed to serve humanity. But companies should not wait for regulation. They must take their own steps to identify and resolve the weaknesses and pitfal...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced a strategic partnership with Texas’ Region 13 Education Service Center, which serves as a liaison between the Texas Education Agency and the local school districts. ZeroEyes is now a vendor under the Center’s cooperative contract, a master service agreement that facilitates the tech acquisition process for R...

Barrier1 Systems, the industry pioneer in perimeter-hardening security and safety solutions, is showcasing a range of its crash-rated vehicle barrier solutions and high-security gates at FENCETECH 2024, in booth #526, from January 24-26, 2024, in Nashville. The company’s team of vehicle barrier experts will be on hand to engage traditional fence resellers and installers on the multitude of new and emerging business opportunities provided by perimeter-hardening, vehicle barrier systems. V...

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced the opening of a state-of-the-art experience center in the UAE and the relocation of its Dubai office to accommodate continuous growth in the region. Named DBXC, the new experience center and office is strategically located at One Central in the Dubai World Trade Center and features innovative solutions from Genetec and its large ecosystem of industry-pio...

ONVIF®, the pioneering global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, has released the final version of the TLS Configuration Add-on to increase the security of communications between devices and software clients within a physical security system. The add-on supports the configuration for Transport Layer Security encryption, enabling a conformant video management system to initially configure or update TLS settings in a conformant device, such as a camera, t...

Logpoint has announced the release of Logpoint Business-Critical Security (BCS) for SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), a threat detection and monitoring solution for applications built and managed on the SAP BTP platform. Logpoint BCS for SAP BTB offers extensive threat visibility, which helps secure the platform against malicious activities. SAP BTP is a set of integrated services and tools that facilitate application development, deployment, and management. It offers database a...

Gotham Security, an Abacus Group company providing high-quality boutique cybersecurity services, has announced that its research team recently discovered two vulnerabilities in ConnectWise ScreenConnect, saving tens of thousands of enterprises from the possible consequences of a significant cyber-attack. ConnectWise ScreenConnect is a remote-control software used by IT-managed service providers (MSPs) globally. Had Gotham Security not stepped in, therefore, and had a hacker identified...

Boon Edam Inc., a world-pioneering manufacturer of secured entry solutions, is proud to announce several enhancements to company leadership following the internal merger of the company’s commercial and manufacturing teams. The new executive team for the Americas reflects Boon Edam’s growth in the changing market climate, as well as the company’s commitment to nurturing talent and fostering innovation in its working environment. Author's quote Security entrances have rap...

BioConnect has acquired Silent Partner Technologies, Inc. (SPT), headquartered in Tampa Florida–a pioneering provider of RFID Inventory and Asset management software, expanding BioConnect’s pioneering Trusted Security Platform to create the most advanced cloud-based smart safes, smart lockers, smart cabinets, smart rooms, and smart vehicles for the intelligent “chain of custody” and security assurance for any critical asset. Smart Space Solution “Bringing security...

Pioneering UK-based audible and visual signaling equipment manufacturer Klaxon Signals is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Head of Division. With over 20 industry years’ experience, Neil Grice takes up the position following a number of successful roles including sales and engineering within Klaxon Signals and previously Technical Support roles at Texecom Ltd, the parent company of Klaxon. Neil’s knowledge and experience Neil is trusted with growing key parts across th...

IDIS will be showcasing more surveillance and AI innovations than ever before at this year’s Intersec, (Dubai 16-18 January, stand S1 H25) with tailored solutions for every application, IDIS, South Korea’s largest in-country manufacturer, is known for its offer of advanced, end-to-end video solutions–now this offer is being extended and complemented, with innovations in communications and AI as well as camera technology. IDIS Deep Learning Analytics Among the highlights will...

Altronix, the recognized pioneer in power and data transmission solutions for the professional security industry, has expanded Core4 Technologies’ existing territory which includes MN, ND, and SD to also now cover all of Wisconsin and Northern Illinois, effective December 1st. Built on the core fundamentals of integrity, relationships, and passion to deliver best-in-class solutions, Core4 perfectly aligns with Altronix’s global reputation for unsurpassed excellence. Customers&rsquo...

Research conducted by the Security Leadership Research Institute (SLRI) and Kennesaw State University has been accepted for publication by the journal Information and Computer Security. 'Organizational perspectives on converged security operations' was published online on November 1 and will appear in an upcoming print issue of the journal. The study is the first phase of a multiphase project that will dive into issues such as metrics, staff group structures, cost, and current practices in...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi announces the latest set of dates for its free GARDiS Installer Training for 2024. Available at both TDSi’s Poole in Dorset Headquarters and at Texecom’s Headquarters in Haslingden, Lancashire, these popular installer training sessions are designed to provide the latest updates and specific guidance on the GARDiS ecosystem of integrated access control hardware and software solutions.    The Poole training opport...

Knightscope announced that it has received its Authority to Operate (“ATO”) from the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (“FedRAMP”), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Security assessment, authorization FedRAMP is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services. This achievement means that Knightscope will eventually be list...

Pioneering home service experts Heather Ripley and Ryan Redding will bring years of experience to an exclusive presentation at the AHR Expo on January 22 in Chicago. The duo is set to discuss strategies home service business owners can implement to forge better connections with customers and grow their business. “Building Trust and Success: The Essential Role of Reputation in Home Services Businesses” will be presented at 9:30 a.m. in S405a and is free to all registered AHR att...

More than 80% of 2023 data breaches involved data stored in the cloud, per IBM’s 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report. To deal with the evolving SaaS risks, MSPs need a proactive and comprehensive approach to security and compliance. This is where a SaaS risk assessment comes into play. A SaaS cyber assessment involves a meticulous examination of potential threats, vulnerabilities and compliance issues within the SaaS applications of MSPs and their clients. It serves as a strategic initiativ...

SALTO is excited to launch the DBolt Touch smart deadbolt. The SALTO DBolt Touch offers a retrofit and smart locking solution for upgrading mechanical deadbolt locks in the multi-family residential market. The DBolt Touch implements the latest technology and the top level of functionality that multi-family housing residents, operators, and access managers desire and have been eagerly anticipating. SALTO’s advanced technologies Packed with all of SALTO’s most advanced technologies...

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and provider of the world’s pioneering gunshot detection solutions, will introduce a campaign at CES 2024 to empower individuals to make their schools, workplaces, and communities safer by employing lifesaving gunshot detection technology. In an active shooter situation, gunshot detection is highly effective at mitigating injury and loss of life but is often overlooked by federal funding sources that traditionally support a wide range...

ONVIF®, the open industry forum supporting standardized communications between IP-based physical security products, announced an agreement with the Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA®) to take over the development of data ontology and metadata specifications. The initiative will continue under a new ONVIF metadata working group. ONVIF metadata working group The new ONVIF metadata working group is focused on developing standardized ways of richly describing the context in which...

VIVOTEK (3454-TW), the pioneering IP surveillance solution provider, is at the forefront of sustainability in the surveillance industry. The company is enhancing stakeholder communication, and fostering Taiwan's societal and corporate sustainability transition. The annual report, titled 'Safe City, marching towards Sustainability,' adheres to TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures) recommendations, securing the first-time verification from the British Standards Institution a...

Johnson Controls’ release of the Metasys 13 system creates scalable upgrade paths for customers with legacy system components. The world-class Metasys interface, uniquely designed to maximize building operator efficiency by displaying the most relevant information to quickly and concisely troubleshoot a system, is now available on the Metasys SNx series network engines and is accessible through any client device type (phone, tablet, PC). Key features Additional key features of this relea...

Drata, the pioneering continuous security and compliance automation platform, announced its Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) offering, empowering customers to identify, evaluate, and monitor third-party risks in one centralized and integrated platform. TPRM and several other enhancements are showcased at Drataverse Digital on December 12, at 10 am PT, 1 pm ET. New Risk Trends Report Third-party risk has become a critical element of a strong governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) program...

The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, announces the newly elected Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors, shares updates on the organization’s upcoming core initiatives and announces upcoming 2024 events. Z-Wave Alliance Directors 2024 Effective, the updated roster of roles and representatives spanning the connected home and IoT industry is as follows: Chairman of the Board – Avi R...

Parker Group, a pioneering provider of integrated engineering services and technologies, is set to exhibit the advanced capabilities of its AV-over-IP capture, recording, and distribution platform, AVenue, in conjunction with VuWall’s video wall control systems at this week’s Department of Defense Intelligence Information System (DoDiiS) conference in Portland, Ore. Visitors can explore the innovations at booth 653, where Parker Group will display its AVenue AV-over-IP platform. Thi...

Dahua Technology, a world-pioneering video-centric smart AIoT solution and service provider, has been constantly embracing its corporate social responsibility to contribute to the well-being of communities and society.  This year, Dahua actively contributed to the sustainable development of people and the environment through its charitable donations and Tech for Good initiatives, making a difference in various fields including green energy, education, healthcare, and more. Environmental p...

IBM signed a contract with the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) to help strengthen the Alliance’s cybersecurity posture with improved security visibility and asset management across all NATO enterprise networks. Starting in January 2024, IBM Consulting Cybersecurity Services will be delivering a custom-made, performance-based Asset, Configuration, Patching, and Vulnerability (ACPV) Management Service to the Alliance. IBM’s global security IBM will build...

The Regula 5006 is another addition to the family of advanced forensic devices that Regula has been designing and manufacturing for over 30 years. A combination of a spectrometer and an electronic microscope, the new device significantly extends the forensic research capabilities for a great variety of objects, from multiple types of documents to various criminal evidence. Compact and portable, the Regula 5006 can be used both in fixed-site laboratories and in fieldwork. Regula 5006 As a spe...

From small businesses to global giants, no one is immune to data breaches. In fact, software supply chain attacks will cost businesses almost $80.6 billion in losses by 2026, per Juniper. MSPs have to safeguard their internal data as well as client data from diverse threats, ranging from phishing attacks to supply chain compromises. Let’s explore why and which data breach prevention strategies MSPs should prioritize. The impact of data breach attacks The consequences of a breach ex...

The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) released a PKOC explainer video to its site. This video is less than a minute long and demonstrates how the PSIA’s PKOC specification works and will disrupt the access control market. PKOC specification David Bunzel, PSIA Executive Director, shared, “We are seeing significant uptake in the market with a growing number of vendors adding PKOC to access readers. We recognized the need to provide some tools so that c...