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Security can get left behind as organizations migrate their infrastructure to cloud services provided by third parties. In order to ensure organizations stay secure as they take advantage of the cloud, WithSecure™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business) has launched a new module for its WithSecure™ Elements security platform that identifies insecure cloud configurations attackers use to compromise networks. Challenges  It's become commonplace for organizations to incorpora...

Global security pioneer, Gallagher, has given the name of their SMB security solution new meaning; one that speaks to the value proposition of their cloud-based security solution; Security Made Better.  Lisa Tubb, Senior Product Manager for Gallagher SMB, says, “Security Made Better is reflective of our commitment to empowering people with a simpler and better way to manage their security.”  Mobile-first approach “In a world where security systems can be overly com...

Enterprises and authorities commonly utilize several different solutions and ICT environments (cloud, hybrid, and SaaS) where data needs to be protected using strong encryption. While encrypting the data may be simple, carrying out secure, simple, and sustainable key management is not. As cyber threats increase, controlling the entire process securely is becoming even more important. Easy-to-use, centralized encryption The Finnish technology company Insta’s new Insta Key Vault key man...

Chubb, one of the UK’s pioneering fire safety and security solutions providers, celebrated its outstanding colleagues at its annual Superstar awards ceremony last Friday, 19th May. Colleagues from across the UK and Ireland descended on the historic 12th Century Coombe Abbey Hotel in Warwickshire to celebrate their collective and individual hard work, dedication, and achievements during 2022. Glitz and glamor of the Oscars This year's theme was the glitz and glamor of the Oscars, an...

Delta is exhibiting a wide range of smart, energy-efficient, and highly integrated industrial automation hardware and software solutions engineered for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications at SPS Italia 2023. Products on display The demonstration includes Delta’s AX-3 series motion controller, which offers a host of features to meet customers’ diverse needs and a new IIoT function card for the PLC series to enable various IIoT applications. Delta’s recently-laun...

Who do you trust to keep your children’s personal data safe? Who protects their educational data in schools? Who currently has access to it? And who should have access to it? These questions are more pressing than ever before, with over three-quarters (78%) of UK schools having experienced at least one type of cyber-incident, according to a recent National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and National Grid for Learning (LGfL) audit. Data breaches With the sheer number of data brea...

Fitting doors with secure escape functionality can be a challenge. Many available solutions cause leaf damage or affect building design aesthetics. Recently named 2023 Product of the Year by a prestigious German business magazine, the new ASSA ABLOY Security Door Closer with integrated escape door locking for double-leaf door systems adds discreet protection without impacting door structure.  Selection criteria To win in S+B Schloss- und Beschlagmarkt’s security technology and acc...

The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Kerri Sutherland of Axis Communications as Chair of the FAST Board of Directors. Sutherland will lead the Board of Directors drawn from the membership of the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA), in developing and refining FAST’s strategic plan and identifying the foundation’s annual goals. Kerri Sutherland has held a human resource business partnership position at Axis Communi...

Honeywell announced the launch of an updated suite of airside solutions, boasting enhancements to its gate and turnaround and airfield lighting portfolios, including the Honeywell NAVITAS™ Smart Visual Docking system. To help airports maintain a smoother traveler experience amidst increasing air traffic, the latest solutions help optimize gate operations and improve situational awareness for pilots and airside operations teams, resulting in faster turnaround times for aircraft. The lates...

Matrix and its channel partner, Valence Technologies, successfully showcased their line of cutting-edge security and telecom products at Matrix Partner Connect. Held at Apollo Dimora Calicut on May 20th, the event attracted a vast number of system integrators and potential clients, who were given an exclusive look at Matrix's innovative range of products in telecom, IP video surveillance, access control, and time-attendance solutions. IP video surveillance solutions The event served as a pl...

Swann, the pioneer in smart security for more than three decades, releases the AllSecure650™ 2K Wireless Security System in the United States of America (USA). The AllSecure650™ 2K Wireless Security was first released for the Australian market and has become a go-to security system for consumers in Oz.   The AllSecure650™ Security Kit cameras are equipped with SwannNet™, which ensures the strongest available Wi-Fi connection to each camera from the Wi-Fi NVR or...

Camden Door Controls has introduced a new, all-black model of its award-winning surface mount RIM strike with preload. This sleek CX-EPD1289L-BK grade 1 surface mount RIM strike with latch monitoring also offers a ‘Universal’ strike design that delivers unsurpassed application flexibility, with both UL security and fire listings. All-black design Black finishes on hardware are gaining popularity, and Camden’s new ‘all-black’ design, including the jaws and latch m...

Ground Labs, the provider of data discovery solutions for privacy, security, and data management announced the appointment and return of Don Kaye as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Commercial Officer. Don Kaye brings over 25 years of executive leadership, sales, and marketing expertise in the technology industry to Ground Labs and has a deep understanding and passion for the data security and data management space. Work experience Don Kaye previously served as Ground Labs’ Chief R...

G4S is the first and only UK company and non-police service to gain accreditation to allow specialist security officers to stop and manage traffic, as they escort moving abnormal indivisible loads (AILs) on the roads.  Moving two emergency diesel generator tanks was nothing short of slow progress - due to its size and weight (they weigh 64 tons and measure more than seven meters wide - about the average width of four cars) but G4S’s Enhanced Security Officers (ESOs) have put their ne...

EZCast, a brand of Actions Microelectronics Co., Ltd, has announced it will display a range of innovative new and updated wireless display products at Computex 2023. The exhibition will include the new Compact Mate series and new EZCast ProAV WT02 and WR02, in addition to the EZCast Pocket, EZCast Pro QuattroPod T02+, EZCast ProAV with EZL, and the new, more affordable EZCast Beam J4 portable projector. Action Microelectronics, a wireless display solution provider, which provides ODM/OEM ser...

Quadrant Knowledge Solutions announced that it has named Zimperium as a 2023 technology leader in the SPARK Matrix™: In-App Protection, Q2 2023. The Quadrant Knowledge Solutions SPARK Matrix™ includes a detailed analysis of the global market dynamics, vendor landscape, and competitive positioning. The study also provides competitive analysis and ranking of the pioneering In-App Protection providers in the form of the SPARK Matrix™. The study also provides strategic information...

Global security pioneer, Gallagher Security, has streamlined their free Security Health Check tool, making it easier than ever to protect against potential system risks and improve business efficiencies. Security Health Check Security Health Check is an industry-first tool with numerous awards under its belt for risk and vulnerability management. It performs an automated system audit and generates a health report, providing users with deeper awareness and understanding of security vulnerabilit...

Carrier announced the release of its latest i-Vu® Pro v8.5 software for the i-Vu building automation system. The digital lifecycle solution delivers an operator information report for added security, a staged download process for more efficient controller updates and Message Queueing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) integration. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Author's quote “Our latest i-Vu Pro software demonstra...

Checkpoint Systems’ Alpha High-Theft Solutions division is enabling retailers to enhance their open-shelf security with its new anti-sweeping product, ShrinkShelf™.   A revolutionary shelf-management system, which maximizes product capacity on the shelf while reducing shrink, ShrinkShelf™ has been designed specifically to prevent loss from stock sweeping and Organized Retail Crime (ORC) and to increase sales. ShrinkShelf™’s innovative design ShrinkShelf&trad...

UK-based Cortech Developments and global security and surveillance technology pioneer - Vicon are proud to announce their 20-year anniversary of the partnership. Since their initial collaboration, Cortech and Vicon have worked together to provide integrated security solutions to organizations around the world. Their partnership has enabled the seamless integration of Vicon's advanced security and surveillance technology with Cortech's Datalog platform. Events-based analytics By connecting Vic...

Critical Communications supplier - Sepura has announced two key additions to its Senior Management Team, with Anthony Sutton joining as Worldwide Sales Director and Miguel Calvo joining as R&D Director. Strengthening the Senior Management Team has been a key focus during a period of growth and wider investment for the company, which has expanded its portfolio of innovative TETRA products and a compelling migration solution featuring TETRA and LTE. Sepura’s global sales team Anthony...

OPTEX, a sensor manufacturer for more than 40 years, will demonstrate its new FlipX indoor series for the first time in South Africa at Securex. The new sensor range - which comprises the FlipX Standard and Advanced models - provides highly accurate and reliable detection due to a bespoke pyroelectric sensor and a unique lens that can be ‘flipped’ to provide both a narrow and wide detection in a single device. Grade 2 FlipX Standard sensor The sleek and compact Grade 2 FlipX Stand...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has recognized Paul Anstine, Majority Staff Director for the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Homeland Security, and Scott Shellenberger, State’s Attorney for Baltimore County, Maryland, with the 2023 SIA Excellence in Government Service Award. Extensive leadership recognition This award honors public servants who have demonstrated extensive leadership and a steady commitment to supporting and advancing the effective use of se...

Immersive Labs, the pioneer in people-centric cyber resilience, announced its 2023 Cyber Workforce Resilience Trend Report, conducted by Osterman Research. The report reveals a steady increase in cyberattacks and evolving threat landscape are resulting in more organizations turning their attention to building long-term cyber resilience; however, many of these programs are falling short and fail to prove teams’ real-world cyber capabilities. The report, which surveyed 570 senior secur...

Revader Security has supplied several mobile CCTV towers to security and facilities management provider ESG Security for use in business parks, where they have successfully deterred criminal activity. In early 2023, reports were received from delivery drivers of the road outside of a UK business park becoming a hotspot for drug dealing. This was understandably a cause of concern for the drivers and the commercial tenants, some of whom operate 24/7 businesses. CCTV tower The decision was ...

Acronis, the global pioneer in cyber protection announced the general availability of Acronis Advanced Security + Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) for Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud. Comprehensive security and data protection With new capabilities such as AI-based attack analysis, Acronis EDR reduces complexity and simplifies workflows for a more streamlined operation, making it easier than ever for MSPs and the businesses they serve to deploy comprehensive security and data protection. W...

Lacework, the data-driven cloud security company, announced the appointment of Lea Kissner as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). As CISO, Kissner will be responsible for pioneering the development and implementation of Lacework’s overall security strategy and programs. 20 years of experience Kissner brings over 20 years of experience pioneering security, privacy, and anti-abuse efforts at global organizations to Lacework. Their experience includes serving as CISO at Twitt...

Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company, unveiled new user intelligence capabilities designed to empower organizations to become more proactive in the fight against ongoing cyber attacks. Rubrik aims to deliver cyber resilience across both the data and users, including new User Intelligence, so organizations can work to proactively prevent attacks from happening before they cause significant damage.  Addressing data security needs Data remains highly vulnerable to cyber incid...

ICT®, a manufacturer of intelligent access control and security solutions, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Thomas Napora as Vice President and General Manager for the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region. With an impressive background as a professional soldier and IT specialist in the German Air Force, Thomas brings over two decades of experience in both the military and IT sectors, making him a valuable addition to the Integrated Control Technology team. Work experienc...

Touchless Biometric Systems, a Swiss provider of biometric technologies headquartered in Pfäffikon, Zurich, has unveiled its latest innovation in biometric management: the Biomanager Enterprise software platform. The innovative platform, the result of years of research and development, offers a comprehensive solution for managing and monitoring biometric products and data. Biometric devices are the best way to increase security and reliably verify the identity of individuals. But how can a...