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University researchers have created a system using sound recordings that can work out what is being typed with more than 90% accuracy.  Typing a computer password while chatting over a video call like Zoom could open the door to a cyber-attack, research suggests, after a study revealed artificial intelligence (AI) can work out which keys are being pressed by eavesdropping on the sound of the typing. Threat of cyber-attacks Industry experts say that as video conferencing tools such as Zoo...

The XDR Alliance™ announced the release of a new set of open-source API specifications that help pioneering cybersecurity vendors collaborate and more easily integrate their advanced technology solutions. As a result, end-user customer organizations worldwide can rationalize their disparate and previously siloed cybersecurity solutions, enabling them to more easily operationalize broader coverage for threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR) use cases. Customers can extract more...

StratorSoft, a pioneering provider of custom data engineering and software solutions tailored to the unique needs of the physical security domain, is pleased to announce an integration with Domo, a data experience platform innovator. This strategic collaboration establishes StratorSoft as both a reseller and app publisher on the Domo platform, aiming to revolutionize the way the physical security industry accesses and analyses data.   Data analytics platform In an era where data-driven...

RealWear, the pioneer of industrial extended reality (XR) wearables, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Chris Parkinson as RealWear’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). HMT-1® flagship headset Dr. Parkinson, Co-Founder, and former CTO of RealWear®, is the visionary mind behind the HMT-1® flagship headset that started the RealWear story in 2016. The HMT-1 was RealWear’s first industrial head-mounted tablet computer on the market and catapulted RealWear into the s...

IPVideo Corporation, a renowned provider of physical security solutions, including the award-winning HALO Smart Sensor and Sentry ERS Emergency Lockdown and Response System, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sohaib Shaikh as Director of Engineering. With a diverse background in engineering, Shaikh joins IPVideo during a peak period of growth to lead its firmware and hardware development teams, and help drive technology innovation across all IPVideo product lines.  Extensive indust...

At GSX 2023 in booth #3315, Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, will showcase innovative technology that simplifies the path to unification. As organizations continue to seek systems that streamline their security and operations, Genetec will highlight unified solutions that are easy to deploy, use, and maintain. Unified solutions Genetec Web App: GSX attendees can discover the recently-announced Genete...

Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Laminar, a data security posture management (DSPM) platform. The combination will create the industry’s first complete cyber resilience offering of its kind by bringing together cyber recovery and cyber posture across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS. This acquisition supports Rubrik’s leadership position as one of the preeminent data security platforms and furthers the company’...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2023 schedule, speaker lineup and program for Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference, taking place October 17-18 at the InterContinental Times Square in New York City. At SNG 2023, the security industry will gather for top-level information sharing, networking, and business analysis. This year’s Securing New Ground conference will shape industry trends and offer opportunities to engage with th...

OPTEX, a global sensor manufacturer with a 40-year track record, will showcase its latest innovations in advanced intrusion detection and perimeter protection at the Danish Security Fair. For the first time in Scandinavia, OPTEX will introduce its recently launched EchoPoint™ Distributed Acoustic Sensors (DAS), its latest innovation in fiber optic sensing technology that provides precise point detection for protecting large perimeters and high-security sites, such as airports, logistic ce...

Amthal has announced the appointment of Reece Paprotny to Commercial Director, having initially joined the company as an apprentice. The promotion comes as the company announces a strategic shift in its approach to fire safety and security services. Business development Reece, who joined Amthal as a finance apprentice in 2015, instantly identified a strong drive to succeed and a keen eye for business development opportunities. He quickly established himself as a valuable asset, rising to...

Ajax Systems proudly presents a product that seamlessly merges security and smart home device management. Take charge of smart home security easily and confidently using KeyPad TouchScreen are available for distribution. This solution boasts an intuitive Ajax app-like interface, big touch IPS display, and top-of-the-line security features, including DESFire® and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) technologies. Advantages of KeyPad TouchScreen One of the main advantages of KeyPad TouchScreen is it...

ADI Global Distribution, a global distributor of security, AV, and low-voltage products, announced it has expanded its video portfolio to include products from Motorola Solutions’ Avigilon Alta cloud-native security suite. ADI customers across the UK and Ireland have access to a range of video security cameras suitable for use in a range of environments including commercial, healthcare, education, hospitality, and retail facilities. Video offering "ADI continues to expand our video offe...

EMVCo has released security requirements to support the development of multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions capable of preventing or detecting attacks that could compromise the security of payment authentication. The "multi-factor authentication solutions for payments security requirements" document is publicly available from the EMVCo website.  MFA is an authentication method that requires the payee to provide two or more factors to confirm their identity. There are three types of...

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global pioneer in gunshot detection solutions is pleased to announce that they have integrated technologies with Hanwha Vision, a pioneer in next-generation vision solutions, to deliver improved safety when gun violence occurs. The integration between the SDS Indoor Gunshot Detection System and Hanwha Vision’s Wisenet WAVE VMS platform will enable organizations to automatically alert security teams at schools, office buildin...

Mr. Ganesh Jivani, CEO of Matrix Comsec, was conferred with the 'Industry Stalwart' Award at the GESIA's sixth edition of the annually held Digital Management Conclave held on 5th August 2023 at Hyatt Place, Vadodara.  This award has been instituted to recognize and felicitate stalwarts who adopted ICT in their businesses as an intrinsic part of their growth and their contribution to the IT industry. Telecom and physical security On winning this prestigious award, Ganesh Jivani, Chief Ex...

Sharry, a workplace experience platform around digital employee badges, promotes Karel Hudínek to Head of Technology Partnerships. Previously a Product Manager at 2N, Karel has held the same position at Sharry for the past year. His recent promotion is pivotal to Sharry’s growing partnership program with international vendors. Currently, Sharry has fully running integrations of more than 20 access control systems and mobile credential providers, including all relevant sector p...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed Paddy Kyle as its Chief Commercial Officer. Paddy Kyle  Paddy joins the Association bringing 25 years of commercial experience in the fire and security industry, specializing in sales teams. Paddy has a strong track record in aligning marketing strategy with sales objectives for companies such as Texecom. His prime responsibility will be to drive membership retention and accelerate membership growth, working closely with...

Hanwha Vision is pleased to announce that it has been authorized by the CVE Program as a CVE® Numbering Authority (CNA). In a demonstration of its commitment to best practice in cybersecurity, authorization as a CNA allows Hanwha Vision to identify, define, and catalog publicly reported cybersecurity vulnerabilities for the benefit of users, partners, and the wider information technology (IT) and cybersecurity communities. CVE® program The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CV...

Hanwha Vision, the vision solution provider, has launched the SolidEDGE camera-the first real solid state drive-based camera (SSD) on the market with an embedded Wisenet WAVE VMS server. There are two models in the range: PNV-A6081R-E1T and PNV-A6081R-E2T. Both eliminate the need for an external server. Both also remove the requirement for a cloud subscription to store video footage or high-speed connectivity to upload video onto the cloud, leaving in control of data stored locally on-site.&nbs...

Veridas, a Spanish technology company specializing in digital identity biometrics, announced that it has received LenelS2 factory certification and joined the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). Veridas Facial Biometrics Access Control interfaces with the OnGuard® access control system to provide an improved customer access and visitor management experience through the touchless and seamless entry. Interface of Veridas  The interface of Veridas will provide end users wit...

Immersive Labs, the world’s first Cyber Workforce Resilience solution, released the second edition of its annual Cyber Workforce Benchmark Report, which offers a deeper look at organizations’ resilience to threats (or lack thereof), through analysis of proprietary data over a one-year period. The study found that, on average, organizations’ response time to cyber attacks accelerated by approximately one-third—from 29 to 19 days—from 2021 to 2022, which can be attr...

In industrial automation, the optimization of processes is often primarily about higher efficiency and accuracy. 10GigE cameras, such as those in the uEye Warp10 camera family from IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH, set standards here. They enable high-speed image processing in Gigabit Ethernet-based networks even with large amounts of data and over long cable distances. For even more precision, the company is now introducing new models with sensors up to 45 MP that reliably capture even the...

MOBOTIX announces that their MOBOTIX 7 cameras have passed US NEMA 4X tests. This certifies that MOBOTIX 7 Series is rated for use in harsh environments. The U.S. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 4X is one of the highest ratings for outdoor equipment. The MOBOTIX 7 Series cameras meet all criteria set forth by NEMA 4X standards and are designed to withstand dust, water spray, snow, ice, and extreme temperatures without compromising performance or reliability. MOBOTIX 7 Ser...

Aqua Security, the pioneer in cloud native security, announced the enhancement of the Aqua Cloud Security Platform with the availability of AI-guided remediation capabilities. Now, overburdened security teams can better operationalize risk findings to rapidly reduce risk and help developers quickly fix issues. According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, adversaries exploit a vulnerability within 15 days (on average) of discovery, putting an organization at risk for nefari...

For over three decades, Matrix has earned acclaim as a pioneering player in the global telecom and security sectors. Its comprehensive range of products for telecom, video surveillance, access control, and time attendance serves organizations of all sizes with complete communication and security solutions. Driven by its customer-centric approach, Matrix develops top-of-the-line technology solutions using in-house research, design, and development, with nearly 40% of its employees dedicated to R...

More businesses are seeking out IT professionals skilled in Identity and Access Management (IAM), according to analysis of ITJobsWatch data, carried out by Thales. IAM spending Demand for IAM skills has grown by 129% over the last two years, making it one of the fastest-growing IT specialisms. The data also reveals that IAM consultants can expect to earn an average of £75,000. These findings coincide with research from Thales’ 2023 Data Threat Report which found that 51% of UK org...

As a pioneering security technology provider, Hanwha Vision partners with innovative vendors to deliver intelligent video solutions. One such vendor is a2 Technology, which focuses on smart city solutions that create safer and more prosperous spaces for citizens to live, work, and play.  Here, Murat Mutlu, Management Partner at a2 Technology, shares more about the work Hanwha Vision and a2 Technology are doing together. Can You Tell Us About a2 Technology And The Vision Behind It? a2 Te...

LiveAction, a pioneer in network performance visibility, announced its partnership with Multipoint Group, a provider of network and communications solutions. With a primary focus on Israel, Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus, Multipoint will deliver LiveAction’s full product portfolio in addition to technical, pre-and post-sales support. Network Intelligence platform The offering will include LiveAction’s network performance management (NPM) solutions. LiveAction’s Network Intellige...

Mayflex, the distributor of converged IP solutions, is now distributing Secure Logiq, the experts in specialized servers for the IP surveillance market. Secure Logiq workstations and servers are built from the ground up to provide the fastest performance with up to 4000 Mbps, the biggest storage of over 1 petabyte in a single 4U server, the most resilience with up to RAID60 and the best value and specifically designed for the complexities of IP video surveillance. Secure Logiq Products ...

The Electronic Security Association, ESA is pleased to announce Kevin Stone, COO and Executive Vice President of Doyle Security Systems in Rochester, New York, as the Association’s Chairman-Elect for 2023-2024. As the association’s current Chairman, John Loud, finishes his term. Kevin will serve as Chairman-Elect from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.  Drive for excellence “The future of a thriving ESA depends on a pioneer who can help drive excellence and embrace ou...