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System Surveyor announced the successful completion of its SOC 2 Type 1 compliance, marking a significant achievement for the company whose intelligent, all-in-one system design platform streamlines site surveys, facilitates collaborative designs, and provides a digital as-built documentation of a complete security system to help its users save time, win projects and simplify their work. Established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the SOC 2 Type 1 audit and ex...
Matrix, in collaboration with its channel partner - Space Office Systems Private Limited, successfully showcased its comprehensive line of security and telecom products at Matrix Partner Connect, held on 28th April 2023, at Hotel Sahara Star, in Mumbai, India. The event drew a large number of system integrators and business prospects who were given a first-hand look at Matrix's comprehensive line of products in Telecom, IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance solutions. La...
Following the internal promotion of Adrian White to the role of Chief Operating Officer, Carlisle Support Services appoints a new Managing Director in the South to lead the company’s security and events division. Having previously held Managing Director roles at Ballymore Asset Management & Portico Front of House Services, Simon Pratt joined Carlisle’s family of over 4,750 employees. Simon's experience Simon spent the first part of his career in the international luxury hotel...
Artificial intelligence can be used to create increasingly realistic and convincing deepfakes, making it more difficult to distinguish between genuine and manipulated content. Fake biometric artifacts like deepfake voice or video are perceived as real threats by 80% of companies, according to Regula’s survey. And businesses in the USA seem to be the most concerned: about 91% of organizations consider it to be a growing threat. The increasing accessibility of AI technology poses a new thr...
Fiber Sensys, part of the OPTEX group, has launched EchoPoint™ Distributed Acoustic Sensors (DAS) for advanced intrusion detection across the highest security sites. The latest evolution in fiber optic sensing technology, the new EchoPoint™ series utilizes intelligent detection algorithms to provide point detection of +/- 6m in a range of up to 100km. This highly accurate and reliable detection make the sensors ideal for large perimeters and high security sites, such as airpor...
Fiber Sensys, part of the OPTEX group, a sensor manufacturer for more than 40 years, has launched EchoPoint™ Distributed Acoustic Sensors (DAS) for advanced intrusion detection across the highest security sites. EchoPoint™ series The latest evolution in fiber optic sensing technology, the new EchoPoint™ series utilizes intelligent detection algorithms to provide point detection of +/- 6m in a range of up to 100km. This highly accurate and reliable detection makes the sensors...
Intellian Technologies, a pioneering global provider of multi-constellation, feature-rich, future-proof satellite user terminals and communications solutions, announced their $100m investment into the research and development of satellite communication technologies at the official opening of their Advanced Development Center (ADC) in the City of Rockville in Montgomery County, Maryland. Intellian’s role within the satellite communications industry has become increasingly essential in the...
ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have announced the agenda and speaker lineup for the inaugural Security LeadHER conference, an event designed to showcase women in security. Security LeadHER 2023 will be held June 12-13 at the Hilton Nashville Downtown Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. This new conference from ASIS and SIA will bring together security professionals committed to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profess...
Altronix, the recognized pioneer in power and data transmission products for the professional security industry, once again joins forces with ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the pioneering cloud access control platform, to offer a new access and power integration solution. The Trove2PD2 series allows security professionals to easily integrate Altronix power distribution with PDK Red™ access controllers and accessories. “We are pleased to have added the new Red™ Controllers i...
Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, brings an April shower of new cameras leveraging ColorVu technology for excellent high-quality color images day or night. These new cameras include panoramic, turret, and bullet models to cover the widest range of application needs with five new models in all. These latest additions to Hikvision’s lineup of emerging security technologies were...
NCC Group, an independent provider of global cyber security and resilience services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Diji Akinwale to the role of Director of Strategy and Transformation with immediate effect. This new role has been created as the Group looks to implement and execute the updated strategy announced on 2 February, and Diji will report directly to Chief Executive - Mike Maddison. Increasing recurring revenue Diji Akinwale joins the Group from The Guardian where he serv...
Absolute Software, the only provider of self-healing, intelligent security solutions, has revealed new research highlighting that 25-30 percent of enterprise devices have unhealthy security controls. The findings in Absolute’s ‘2023 Resilience Index’ contract the long-held belief that having more security solutions directly equates to more protection. The report leverages the analysis of over 14 million anonymized customer devices to benchmark for organizations looking to str...
The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce the addition of meeting and events professional Ms. Keely Daugherty to its team. She brings nearly 10 years of experience working in meetings and events for non-profits and membership associations. Most recently, Daugherty managed conferences on a government contract for the U.S. Department of Defense. Highest quality programming “For TMA, meetings play a significant role in the life of our professional community. Our members loo...
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced its regional security personnel winners for 2023, recognizing security officers across the United Kingdom for their commitment to keeping people and property professionally protected. The BSIA’s regional security personnel awards are part of the Association’s British Security Awards, which will be held in 2023 at the Grand Connaught Rooms London on 21 June, 2023. Security personnel awards All regional winners will now...
Remote e-signature specialist, Cryptomathic, has partnered with fidentity, an expert in online identity verification, to enable automated identity verification for qualified remote e-signing-the highest level of assurance under European and Swiss law. Under the European Union’s eIDAS and Switzerland’s ZertES regulations, remote (QES) provide the highest possible level of security and non-repudiation in e-signature services. To perform a QES, the signer’s identity must fi...
Aiphone, the pioneering international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, is pleased to announce the addition of its IX Series kit. The kit is a preprogramed box set complete with a video intercom system that is ready to install right out of the box. The recently-introduced IXS-HBDV includes a video door station, a video master station, a PoE switch, and a USB drive with instructions and videos on how to install the system. This easy-to-use kit takes the guesswork out...
SecurityGen, the award-winning provider of security solutions and services for the telecom industry, has marked the end of Q1 2023 with a total of 40 operator customers in more than 20 countries plus the establishment of new teams in Latin America, South East Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. Commenting on SecurityGen’s performance in the first quarter of 2023, co-founder and CEO Amit Nath cited the ongoing growth of 5G networks worldwide as the key driver for the increased demand f...
Hakimo, a technology company dedicated to modernising physical security through its artificial intelligence (AI) software, announced $6 million in new funding led by Rocketship.vc, with participation from existing investors Neotribe Ventures, defy.vc and Firebolt Ventures as well as new investors Carrier Global Corporation, through its venture capital group, Carrier Ventures, and well-known physical security industry entrepreneur John L. Moss. Hakimo will use the capital to furthe...
Ahead of its attendance at Build4Asia in May, global manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is demonstrating the importance of adopting smart building solutions to provide effortless occupant experiences. The company is advising that commercial buildings will need to adopt frictionless technology to continue to drive success in the coming years. Among the top priorities for modern commercial buildings, Jin Hui, Regional Manager for North Asia, emphasises that ‘creating an efficient and safe u...
Edgio, the platform of choice for speed, security, and simplicity at the edge, has announced availability of their new Advanced Bot Management solution that proactively mitigates a wide range of evolving malicious bots while providing observability into good bots. Leveraging massive amounts of data continuously drawn from the platform’s extensive global deployment, Advanced Bot Manager applies machine learning to detect bots based on both signature and behavioral fingerprinting. The...
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) and ConnectWise, the software company dedicated to the success of IT solution providers, have announced a strategic collaboration to deliver upon their shared vision of providing secure and efficient managed services through their extensive channel partner networks. The first deliverable is a managed Print Security Service that offers unique visibility into print security for Sharp devices. Multifunction products (MFPs) and printers are...
Renowned across central and southeast Europe for its steel forging factories, Acciaierie Bertoli Safau SpA (ABS) has been immersed in metallurgy for over 200 years. ABS has two core production sites, one located in Cargnacco, Italy, and one in Sisak, Croatia, as well as a cutting-edge research center in Metz, France, in which it carefully hones its centuries-old craft. ABS steel is mainly used in the automotive industry, where it has a broad range of applications throughout the supply chain of...
Armstrong Fluid Technology announces that John Doughty has joined the company as Director, Global Sales Enablement. Based in the UK, he will work with Armstrong sales teams around the globe to drive the sales process in each region. Prior to joining Armstrong, John Doughty was the Global Director of Sales Excellence for the Electrical Products business within Honeywell. During his 23 years at Honeywell he held several roles of increasing responsibility and has extensive experience in IT, Busin...
“The government’s reporting on costs of a cyber-attack is off by an order of magnitude. The Government’s Cyber Breaches Survey 2023 reported that the single most disruptive breach from the last 12 months cost each business, of any size, an average of approximately £1,100. These costs are way off by an order of at least one or two magnitudes." Cost of a cyber-attack “Organizations aren’t truly counting the cost of a cyber breach. Firstly, there’s...
Feedzai, the world’s first RiskOps platform for financial risk management, has released its latest report - 'The Human Impact of Fraud and Financial Crime on Customer Trust in Banks'. The report, based on research of 4,000 consumers in the UK and US, reveals how fraudsters are taking advantage of the widening fraud knowledge gap, outlining the urgent need for banks to educate and protect their customers with technology. victims of a financial scam The report reveals that whi...
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has elected broadcaster and campaigner - Nick Ross CBE as its new President. Nick will replace Sir Keith Povey, who retires as President after 14 years, taking up the role on 19th April at the Association’s Annual General Meeting in London. His primary goal will be to continue the work on developing the relationship between police and private security. Crime prevention committees Starting as a junior reporter while still at university, Ni...
viisights, Inc., a pioneer in behavioral recognition video analytics, announced the integration of viisights Wise™ with Genetec™ Security Center, enabling customers to benefit by adding behavioral recognition video analytics to their existing or new systems. viisights unique behavioral recognition video analytics leverage investments in video systems by autonomously detecting and issuing real-time alerts on unsafe conditions and security incidents so they can be addressed before the...
Camden Door Controls, the industry’s one-stop source for electric strikes, is pleased to bring to market its CX-ED1959-MB outdoor-rated strike. The strike features heavy-duty stainless steel construction with an integrated ANSI square faceplate, is UL 294 listed and offers grade 1 performance. CX-ED1959-MB strikes Compatible with cylindrical locksets and mortise locksets without deadbolts, the CX-ED1959-MB strikes are specifically designed for exposed perimeter doors and gates. Th...
Ahead of its attendance at Build4Asia in May, the manufacturer, Gallagher Security, demonstrates the importance of adopting smart building solutions to provide effortless occupant experiences. The company is advising that commercial buildings will need to adopt frictionless technology to continue to drive success in the coming years. Author's quote Among the top priorities for modern commercial buildings, Jin Hui, Regional Manager for North Asia, emphasizes that "creating an efficient an...
Aqua Security, the pioneer in cloud-native security, announced that Aqua Trivy, the world’s most popular unified security scanner, now provides full compliance scanning for CIS Kubernetes Benchmarks. With one comprehensive tool for security and compliance scanning, companies can eliminate friction and more confidently build and maintain secure cloud-native applications. Established by the Center for Internet Security (CIS), these benchmarks are widely adopted as the standard fo...
