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A Chartered Security Professional (CsyP) is warning that security has an image problem, and it is only when something goes wrong, a break-in occurs, or a perimeter is compromised that businesses begin to appreciate its true worth.  It’s also often when organizations find out whether the security, they have installed was actually up to the job for which it was intended, and the moment when buying cheap may look like an un-informed purchase.  Buying cheap security The warni...

ID R&D introduced IDLive® Face Plus to address the growing security threat posed to institutions and consumers by deepfakes and digital injection attacks. As deepfakes have become more realistic and easier to produce, injection attacks are an increasingly common method used to spoof biometrics. In 2023, 20 percent of successful account takeover attacks will leverage deepfakes (Gartner). Survey findings ID R&D’s latest innovation arrives at a time when new survey data from th...

Wipro Lab45, the innovation lab of the technology services and consulting company, Wipro Limited announced the launch of its Decentralized Identity and Credential Exchange (DICE) ID, which puts users in control of their personal data and enables faster, easier, and more secure sharing of private information online.  DICE ID  Powered by blockchain technology, DICE ID enables the issuance and verification of tamper-proof, self-verifiable digital credentials. DICE ID stores verified per...

Fraud prevention specialist Ravelin announces it has been hired by online marketplace G2A.com to help contain fraud, while accelerating growth. G2A.com is the world’s largest marketplace for digital gaming products with over 20 million customers and 75 thousand products sold by 400 thousand sellers. The company has a highly successful, and award winning, internal anti-fraud team which has consistently provided customers with a high level of protection. Working with Ravelin will help G2A.c...

Alcatraz AI, a global pioneer in autonomous access control solutions announced the addition of web-based Mobile Enrollment and Privacy Consent Management to its flagship facial authentication product the Rock™. Privacy protection Currently, organizations worldwide can eliminate friction from the access control registration process by enabling secure mass or individual enrollment. New or current employees and visitors can enroll from anywhere in seconds, through their mobile devices or t...

Zenitel, a provider of intelligent critical communication solutions, announced its new partnerships with two manufacturer representatives. TaylorLong & Associates, Inc. will represent Zenitel’s full line of intelligent critical communication solutions in Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, while Omni-Tech Solution Services Limited will represent Zenitel’s solutions in Western Canada and Ontario.  Manufacturer representatives “We only want...

Identiv, Inc., a global digital security and identification pioneer in the Internet of Things (IoT) announced, in partnership with Scale Computing, a market pioneer in edge computing, virtualization, and hyper-converged solutions, the launch of Identiv Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Powered by Scale Computing. The solution delivers Identiv applications, including Hirsch Velocity visitor management software and its Velocity Vision video management system (VMS) for total situational awarenes...

RGB Spectrum®, an industry pioneer in the mission-critical video for real-time decision support announced the appointment of industry pioneer and veteran, Bill Hildebrand, as Director of Sales for North America. Bill Hildebrand Bill comes out of retirement to lead the RGB Spectrum sales team after nearly 14 years at Planar Systems where he helped to grow the company seven-fold, most recently as North American Vice President of Sales. He boasts more than 26 years of experience in the IT an...

Vigitron and Prodatakey (PDK) will be present in all ADI North American branches during March and April with solution products for the most reliable access control solution powered by Vigitron PoE and network solutions. Solutions are supported by free and without obligation technical service support and the industry’s longest warranty to design and support system requirements.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. announced it has been recognized by Security Today for its FORXAI Video Security Solution (VSS), which was named a 2022 New Product of the Year. Launched in April 2022, Konica Minolta’s VSS offering includes its FORXAI Video Security Solution for Intelligent Surveillance and point-of-entry solution FORXAI Video Security Solution for Secure Access. Security Today Security Today magazine is the industry media brand providing technology, educa...

Euralarm has formed an Executive Advisory Council that is open for members' senior managers. They should bring a broad view of the fire safety and security industry and how it is evolving. Standardization of products and systems Ever since its founding Euralarm has been heavily involved in the standardization of products and systems for the fire and security industry to guarantee continuous improvement of product quality and system reliability.  This important contribution to a Europe wh...

Arrow Electronics has published an eBook that covers all the security considerations that should be taken into account by embedded product developers to help minimize the vulnerability of their products to threats, both malicious and unintentional. Recognising that security has many parts and that breaches often occur wherever is the weakest point, Arrow has compiled a checklist of the ten fundamental elements for robust security and details these in the eBook. Security guidelines and terms&nb...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is to rename its Best Newcomer category at the British Security Awards in memory of security operative Gaby Hutchinson, who lost their lives in the course of duty in December. Gaby, who worked as a dog handler for BSIA members County, was on duty with their dog Coco on the night of the Asake concert on 15 December and was caught up in the ensuing incident, tragically losing their life on 19 December. Best Newcomer category The Best Newcomer cat...

Xalient, a rapidly growing specialist in networking and cybersecurity, has been awarded the ISO 20000 certification in IT Service Management for its commitment to providing the highest-quality IT services to its customers, following a rigorous review of its processes and procedures.  Credibility, service, and quality As an internationally recognized mark of quality and excellence, the certification awarded by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and Internat...

Cutting energy costs, and reducing loss and downtime, Teledyne FLIR, is all set to showcase its Electric Utility Solutions product portfolio at Middle East Energy 2023 scheduled from 7th to 9th March at World Trade Centre. Energy saving solutions Exhibiting at Stand H4.E50, on display will be Energy saving solutions such as FLIR HD Thermal Camera with Viewfinder, Industrial Acoustic Imaging Camera, Optical gas imaging camera, and Extech Test & Measurement Solutions for the Utilities Indust...

Drata, a continuous security and compliance automation platform, has launched Open API, a powerful new product leading the movement to open and democratized compliance. Open API puts customers in the driver's seat with deeper connections and integrations to architect creative solutions for their risk and compliance needs. User-friendly REST API standard Governance, risk, and compliance are notoriously known as manual and time-intensive processes often siloed and bogged down by paperwork, spre...

Global MSC Security has announced the appointment of Andy Williams as a Senior Security Consultant. A technical expert with more than 40 years of experience working with alarms, CCTV, and integrated security systems in both the public and private sectors, Andrew will support and grow Global MSC Security’s impressive customer base, as well as expand its offering, protecting businesses and safeguarding communities throughout the UK. Andy’s extensive industry experience Commencing hi...

TRENDnet®, a pioneer in reliable SMB and consumer networking and surveillance solutions, is excited to announce the expansion of its TRENDnet Hive™ cloud management solution, adding support for TRENDnet indoor wireless access points.  TRENDnet Hive is an advanced network cloud management solution designed to save users on time and cost by simplifying and centralizing the management and monitoring of a network(s) and networked devices. Multiple access points With TRENDnet Hive,...

Integrated access control and security manufacturer - TDSi presented the Channel Partner Excellence Awards to some of its best performing Export Channel Partners at Intersec 2023 last month. The awards recognize TDSi’s best performing strategic system integrators for their consistent contributions throughout the previous year and are presented to Channel Partners in the United Kingdom (UK) and around the world. Channel Partner Excellence Awards The Channel Partner Excellence Awards were...

Video surveillance has become an increasingly popular option for schools in recent years. While it is not a substitute for traditional security measures, it can be a valuable tool in helping to keep students, staff, and visitors safe. It provides an extra layer of security by allowing staff to monitor activity in and around school grounds.  VIVOTEK surveillance solutions can help to provide evidence to police and school administrators in the event of an incident. In the event of a crime, v...

Freund Elektronik A/S is a major player of access control solutions, building communication, and security solutions for the B2B sector. Zenitel is a provider of intelligent and critical communication solutions that allow people to hear, be heard, and be understood, in every situation. Zenitel’s solutions are designed to meet safety and security needs for onshore and offshore markets. Critical communication solutions Freund Elektronik A/S currently distributes brands such as Ritto by Sch...

At ISC West 2023, on booth #10037, i-PRO Co., Ltd., a globally renowned company in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will introduce the latest release of its MonitorCast Access Control software. The new version adds Mercury-based intrusion detection to MonitorCast, which provides a unified solution between access control and intrusion detection, without requiring third-party hardware or integrations. Intrusion detection system (IDS) added to access control Ad...

Cohesity, a pioneer in data security and management, announces the 7.0 software release of Cohesity Data Cloud. The release provides customers with enhanced cyber resiliency capabilities to help protect and secure data against cyberattacks. Cohesity is announcing its 7.0 software release as cyberattacks continue to become more sophisticated in nature and customers require a comprehensive cyber resilience strategy to ensure their business stays up and running. Data-Centric approach Organizatio...

As a market pioneer in access control, Nedap Security Management has its finger on the transformative pulse. Where will most opportunities present themselves? Which technologies look likely to pull ahead, and how can organizations best use the potential of emerging tech and advancements in integration and connectivity? Building management options The Potential of AI - AI can be integral to how businesses incorporate digital systems and technology into their infrastructure to improve efficienc...

OTORIO, the provider of operational technology (OT) cyber and digital risk management solutions, announced research pointing to wireless IIoT vulnerabilities that provide a direct path to internal OT networks, enabling hackers to bypass the common protection layers in the environments. OTORIO Senior Researcher - Roni Gavrilov will present key findings and how organizations can overcome these issues at S4 2023. Research finding OTORIO’s comprehensive research into industrial wireless IoT...

SentryBay, the UK-based cybersecurity software company has announced that it has added to its family of Armored Client products with a solution specifically designed to address the client-side security gaps of Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 while harnessing the strengths of Intune. Armored Client for AVD & W365 Users of endpoint devices that connect to any virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) system are at risk of cybersecurity attacks, particularly from keylogging and scr...

Neustar Security Services, a provider of cloud-based security services that enable global businesses to thrive online, is launching UltraPlatform™, a solution that leverages three Neustar Security Services’ offerings critical to protecting organizations’ online assets and infrastructure: an authoritative domain name system (DNS) service, protection against distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and a web application firewall (WAF). Unified solution To create this unifie...

Over four-fifths (93%) of healthcare organizations surveyed have faced an identity-related security breach in the last two years, according to new research from SailPoint, a pioneer in enterprise identity security. And with many organizations in the healthcare industry understaffed, the sector is more vulnerable than ever before to malicious cybercrime. SailPoint unveils the findings of a new research report titled, ‘The State of Identity Security 2023: A Spotlight on Healthcare’. T...

iDter’s intelligent Niō Guardian deterrence solution features Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) output for easy integration of video streams into multi-vendor Network Video Recorders (NVR) and Video Management Systems (VMS). Intelligent Niō Guardians The combination of iDter’s support for RTSP output with previously announced Niō Guardians powered by PoE++ opens new opportunities for security dealers to easily integrate iDter’s active deterrence system into new or existing...

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions – Critical Infrastructure (booth 8101) will showcase its robust ALWIN security management software, as part of a total access management solution for critical infrastructure customers in the U.S. at ISC West. The annual ISC West conference takes place from March 29-31 in Las Vegas. ALWIN security management software ALWIN is a modular, scalable, and flexible software solution for critical infrastructure protection, designed to monitor and protect security-cha...