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Espria, a major UK managed services provider, announced it will be hosting "SOC vs The Clock," a high-intensity, immersive simulation event in partnership with Sophos. This experience is designed to provide IT and finance/operational leaders with a first-hand experience of the speed, impact and financial ramifications of a cybersecurity breach. "SOC vs The Clock" is a first-of-its-kind event that brings together the IT and finance/data functions to tackle a simulated cyber-attack, providing...

Teleport, the Infrastructure Identity company, announced AI Session Summaries, a new capability in Teleport Identity Security that enables customers to summarize insights from thousands of hours of session recordings in minutes. Teleport generates session recordings of SSH, Kubernetes, and database access events, capturing a granular record of who did what in infrastructure. Teleport’s new AI Session Security and compliance teams often invest substantial time reviewing session logs...

Gallagher Security Africa’s inaugural Command the Future 2025 event has wrapped up with resounding success, reinforcing Gallagher’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and long-term growth in Africa’s rapidly evolving security industry. With over 160 attendees, the event brought together industry pioneers, Channel Partners, Consultants, and End Users from across the continent to explore the future of security through hands-on experiences and expert presentations. Morne...

OPSWAT, a global pioneer in critical infrastructure protection (CIP), announced the opening of its international briefing center and state-of-the-art cybersecurity lab in London, marking a significant expansion of its UK presence. The investment underscores OPSWAT’s commitment to protecting finance, defense, and operational technology in manufacturing and energy to strengthen the UK’s economic and national security. As Europe’s financial capital, London is both a center for...

DigiFlight and its subsidiary, Camelot Secure, a revolutionary cybersecurity company, announced that Loilette Loderick, Network Forensics Analyst, has been named a finalist for the prestigious TechWomen100’s Global Award for Achievement. This recognition celebrates her outstanding contributions to cybersecurity, including driving the successful remediation of thousands of vulnerabilities and her profound impact as a mentor and leader. The public can help Loilette secure the top honor fo...

Immersive, the pioneer in cyber resilience, announced the appointment of Aniket Menon as Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Thanos Karpouzis as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to its executive leadership team. These critical additions will support innovation in Immersive One, the company’s unified cyber readiness platform, and reinforce Immersive’s mission to help organizations be ready for cyber threats through its AI-powered, evidence based Prove, Improve, Benchmark, and Report (PIBR...

Argon Electronics, global pioneer in the development and manufacture of CBRN and hazardous material (HazMat) detector simulators, has been awarded a contract with Military University of Land Forces in Wroclaw, Poland. The UK-based training and simulation expert will support the military university to enhance their chemical warfare training capabilities through the provision of simulation tools for both localized and large-scale area training. AP4C chemical detector simulator AP4C chemical...

International SOS, the world’s pioneering health and security risk management services firm, announced a strategic partnership with Exlog Global (Exlog), a boutique, veteran-owned risk solutions provider. Together, they will deliver a seamless, intelligence-led executive services solution that integrates security and protective intelligence in one unified program. Intelligence and threat monitoring The joint solution will feature executive exposure assessments, protective in...

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO), the global body for security professionals in Higher and Further Education, has announced a new partnership with Stamp Out Spiking, the UK’s major charity dedicated to ending drink spiking. Recent figures from Anglia Ruskin University (2024) highlight the scale of the problem, with: 90% of people don’t contact the police after being spiked and around half of those said it’s because they ‘don’t see th...

Through their strategic partnership, 360 Vision Technology and Northwood Technology are setting new standards of excellence in high-security surveillance across Ireland.  Sharing the same commitment to quality in visual surveillance, the partnership offers end-to-end camera solutions engineered to deliver advanced situational awareness across a broad range of specialist applications in demanding environments. With a reputation as being Ireland’s most progressive distributor, Northwo...

Skills for Security, the UK’s major provider of fire and security apprenticeships, has announced a new sponsorship partnership with Fike, a global pioneer in fire suppression, explosion protection, and pressure relief solutions. The partnership will enhance the training and development of apprentices across the UK, helping to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the life safety and security sectors. Fike’s involvement will bring valuable industry insight, technical...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the creation of a new Retail Security Advisory Board and opened a call for SIA member volunteers to join. The expert-led group will advise the association and the SIA Board of Directors on key retail security topics, work to expand SIA’s influence and expertise in this area, and advance members’ learning. Planned initiatives Planned initiatives for the Retail Security Advisory Board include: Developing retail security reso...

Allied Universal®,  the world’s pioneering security and facility services company, is proud to announce that six of its team members, its entire executive protection team and one of its training programs have been named finalists for the 2025 U.S. Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). The OSPAs recognize and celebrate the work of individuals, companies, and teams that deliver outstanding security products and services. The U.S. OSPAs awards ceremony will take place on Sept....

Immersive, the pioneer in people-centric cybersecurity, announces its Immersive One AI-powered Lab Builder feature to give customers and partners powerful new ways to rapidly improve cyber skills across teams through customized labs and learning experiences. With this new tool supporting Immersive’s Prove, Improve, Benchmark, and Report (PIBR) approach, cyber pioneers will be able to easily create hands-on exercises and simulations for their technical workforce, including offensive, defen...

Axis Communications, a global pioneer in network video and a 2024 Great Place to Work, has announced several new appointments that coincide with the completion of a restructuring, bringing together key regions including the UK & Ireland, the Nordics, and Eastern Europe. Joining the newly formed Northern and Eastern Europe region, the new appointments will focus on the UK & Ireland to ensure continued delivery of exceptional partner and customer support. most thriving workplaces Axis a...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider delivering business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, released a compliance guide to help New York retailers meet the requirements of the state’s Retail Worker Safety Act and its chapter amendment, Senate Bill S740. The law’s 270-day grace period expired on June 4, 2025, and retailers that have not completed the mandated steps now face potential penalties and increased lia...

AtlasIED, a recognized pioneer in commercial audio and security solutions, is proud to announce its University-level sponsorship of Make Our Schools Safe (MOSS), a 501(c)(3) national non-profit organization dedicated to protecting students and staff through education, training, and empowerment. MOSS was founded by Lori Alhadeff in memory of her daughter Alyssa, who tragically lost her life in the 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Florida, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. AtlasIED&rsquo...

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, announced enhancements to its Reseller Partner Program to help its partners close more deals, boost recurring revenue, and grow market share. “We are 100% committed to the channel 100% of the time,” said Dean Drako, CEO of Eagle Eye Networks. “We continue to make investments in our Reseller Partner Program to deliver leads, top-notch training, marketing, and business tools to help our partners grow their businesses.&...

Integrated access control and security manufacturer - TDSi announces that it is offering a free training kit to individuals taking part in its official free GARDiS installer training course for the first time. The offer is designed to support security installers who are new to TDSi’s products and applies to those attending the course at its Headquarters in Poole, Dorset; along with Coventry in the West Midlands, and Haslingden in Lancashire. GARDiS installer training kit Jon Hooley, Tec...

VIPRE Security Group (VIPRE), a major global provider of cybersecurity solutions and a Ziff Davis company, today announces the strategic acquisition of Forensic and Compliance Systems (FCS), including its established Cryoserver and Solar Archive brands. This acquisition significantly enhances VIPRE’s email security portfolio, reinforcing its commitment to delivering comprehensive data protection and compliance solutions for businesses and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) globally. FCS Br...

Carlisle Support Services announces the appointment of David Brook as Head of Operational Training, which represents another strategic step in its commitment to raising industry standards, having now completely removed the use of subcontracted labor across security and events operations for over a year to improve consistency in quality and service delivery. Joining Carlisle with a wealth of experience within the education field, David’s role will be to develop accredited courses that dive...

Immersive, the pioneer in people-centric cybersecurity, announced the launch of AppSec Range Exercises, expanding its AppSec solution beyond hands-on labs to help cyber pioneers and practitioners prove and improve their capabilities as part of a holistic cyber readiness program. The new product offers range exercises for Engineering, AppSec and DevSecOps teams to embed security into workflows, reduce friction, and ignite secure development practices at scale. Modern software development...

Skills for Security welcomes EFT Group as a new sponsor, further strengthening its mission to develop the next generation of skilled professionals in the fire and security industry. As one of the UK’s pioneering fire and security training providers, Skills for Security works closely with industry partners to improve training standards and create real opportunities for young people entering the sector. Next generation of skilled engineers Speaking on the partnership, Jordan Duggan,...

Skills for Security has continued its collaboration with WorldSkills UK for the 2025 season, announcing the Electronic Security and Fire competitions will be merged into a single category. This strategic move aims to enhance the competition’s impact, broadening the scope for participants to demonstrate expertise in both electronic security and fire safety systems. By integrating these two crucial areas, the competition better mirrors the evolving demands, ensuring future professionals are...

The highly anticipated 2025 UK Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) took place last night (20th February) at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, bringing together a distinguished gathering of professionals from across the UK security sector. This prestigious event once again showcased the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations dedicated to security excellence. Opportunity for buyers and suppliers Once again, NSI-certified companies were well represented among...

Skills for Security is proud to announce strategic partnerships with Videcon, Eagle Eye Networks, and Paxton Access Control to enhance training opportunities for its apprentices. The three new partnerships with the UK’s pioneering provider of fire and security training and apprenticeships will enable a wider scope for hands-on experience with advanced security technologies. modern security landscape By collaborating with these industry pioneers, Skills for Security is integrating real-w...

IDEMIA India Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of IDEMIA, a global pioneer in cryptography and biometric technologies, proudly announces its collaboration with Microsoft in India to introduce an in-depth industry-demand technology skills development initiative aimed at empowering underserved youth with globally recognized cloud and AI certifications. In-depth skilling program IDEMIA India Foundation runs an in-depth skilling program focused on bridging the digital and e...

The Integration Association of Florida (IAF) is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Bedrock Learning, a pioneer in training and education for the integration industry. This exclusive license agreement marks a significant milestone in IAF's mission to elevate industry standards and enhance professional development opportunities for its members and the industry at large through Alarm Academy, IAF’s premier training school. IAF's educational portfolio IAF's educational po...

Amthal Group Companies has announced its new partnership with Eagle Eye Networks, becoming a certified reseller of its innovative cloud video surveillance solutions. Cloud-based security solutions This collaboration marks an important milestone for the fire safety and security specialist, as it expands its offerings to include Eagle Eye Networks' cloud-based security solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics. Eagle Eye Networks is a pioneer in cloud video survei...

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO), the renowned organization for security professionals working in Higher and Further Education around the world, is to host its first European Region Winter Conference at Leiden University in the Netherlands.  The Conference, which takes place from Wednesday, 27 November 2024 until Friday, 29 November 2024, is free to all AUCSO members. European Winter Conference Benny Vandenberghe, Chair of the European Region for AUCSO will o...