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76% of the UK’s critical national infrastructure (CNI) organisations have identified the use of AI to drive cyber threats as a current security concern.  This dramatic rise in concern about how cybercriminals use AI is revealed in new research by pioneering cyber security services firm Bridewell, surveying 521 staff responsible for cyber security at UK CNI organisations in sectors such as civil aviation, telecommunications, energy, transport, media, financial services and water suppl...

Cryptomathic, a global pioneer in data security and encryption, and Utimaco, one of the most trusted names in global IT security, have strengthened their partnership to provide complete solutions in cryptographic key management, eSignatures and payments issuance and authorisation. The enhanced partnership will deliver closer alignment between Cryptomathic’s industry-pioneering security software and Utimaco’s hardware security modules (HSMs), boosting security and business readiness...

DeterTech, renowned as the pioneering gold standard for temporary site security, is pleased to announce it will be bringing its full portfolio of site security, crime intelligence and forensic marking solutions to the Welsh Construction Shows. Having just opened its new Welsh office, DeterTech invites visitors to the Cardiff City Stadium on the 15th of May and the Swansea.com Stadium on the 9th of October to get up close and personal with the ultimate intruder deterrence and detection tech...

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security and management, announced the appointment of Dr. Craig Martell as Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Dr. Martell will bring his deep industry expertise to shape the company's technical vision, incorporating current and evolving industry and customer trends to define and execute a strategic and impactful roadmap for the company’s future. Digital and AI plan growth Dr. Martell brings extensive industry and public sector experience and u...

Sepura recently announced that it has been awarded the contract to supply the Department of Health and Social Care via the NHS Ambulance Radio Programme, its next generation of hand-portable mission-critical communications devices for frontline ambulance staff across England. The contract will enable 11 English NHS Ambulance Trusts to benefit from the very latest broadband technology, which addresses the need for optimum performance across the testing environments and working practices of ambul...

Eurotech, a renowned provider of edge computing systems and a pioneer in the field of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Edge AI, proudly announces its inclusion in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global Industrial IoT Platforms. This recognition marks the fifth consecutive time Eurotech has been listed, underscoring its consistent excellence and innovation in the IIoT space. Importance of IIoT platforms The Gartner report, highly regarded across industries for...

Gcore, the global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider, has announced the launch of a new DDoS protection point of presence (PoP) for its robust global edge network, in Dubai, UAE. The company has more than 30 protection PoPs across six continents, including Europe, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East. The new Dubai filtering point allows customers to take advantage of advanced DDoS protection services without delay. Dubai PoP By opening the Dubai PoP and expanding i...

Exabeam, a global cybersecurity pioneer that delivers AI-driven security operations, announced Investigation Timelines™ within the Exabeam Search™ application, a powerful new capability on the Exabeam Security Operations Platform™. An industry-first, Investigation Timelines break down silos and simplify investigations for security analysts with integrated cross-platform workflows. Designed to empower security teams amid growing threats and skills shortages, this innovative cap...

VIPRE Security Group, a global pioneer and award-winning cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection company, released its Q1 2024 Email Threat Trends report, based on an analysis of 1.8 billion emails. The findings reveal the evolving landscape of email-based threats and emerging tactics malicious actors are employing. The US, UK, Ireland, and Japan top the spam sources list. The report identifies the US as the top source of spam emails globally, followed by the U.K., Ireland, and Japan. The U...

A wider group of customers can now experience the benefits of Dicentis Hybrid Meetings with the latest rollout of this cloud-hosted end-to-end hybrid conference solution. The technology update is part of an ongoing mission of Bosch Building Technologies to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the modern professional conferencing environment. Hybrid meeting environment Dicentis Hybrid Meetings is a fully native end-to-end solution that ticks all the boxes for highly efficient, legally compliant...

Sweden's Södra Älvsborgs Rescue Service Association, (SÄRF) has increased its deployment of LiveU's real-time video transmission solutions, adding recording capabilities to create a complete 'live and store' video set-up for situational awareness and use in training scenarios.  This significantly strengthens its decision-making, responsiveness and preparedness to deal with fires and accidents. Headquartered in Boras, the regional rescue organisation runs rescue services in s...

Allied Universal®, the world’s renowned security and facility services company, has been named to the Newsweek list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters 2024 with a ranking of four and a half stars.  The list was compiled based on responses from people with less than five years of employment experience currently working at companies with more than 500 employees. Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters “Allied Universal is honoured to be recognised as one of Amer...

ASTM International presented its top annual award – the 2024 Award of Merit to Nicholas Paulter for his contributions to ASTM’s security systems and equipment committee (F12). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. Expert leadership Paulter was recognised for his successful guidance of member discussions through co...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., continues to gain momentum since reformulating its business operations to focus exclusively on physical security and business intelligence applications. Quanergy’s groundbreaking 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) solutions provide users with real-time data to detect potential threats and abnormalities for immediate remediation with unparalleled levels of precision and range in virtually any environment or operating conditions. Accelerate Quanergy&rsquo...

Barracuda Networks, Inc., a trusted partner and major provider of cloud-first security solutions, announced that Neal Bradbury has been elevated to the role of Chief Product Officer. In this new role, Neal will lead a unified product, engineering, and advanced technology team to steer the vision for Barracuda’s comprehensive cybersecurity platform and drive customer-centric innovation across the entire portfolio. The platform is designed to protect customers across all attack surfaces inc...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety announced that it has appointed Gerard Figols as the company's Chief Product Officer (CPO). With a career spanning over 17 years in the physical security industry, Figols brings a wealth of global experience and strategic vision to his new role. Experience and responsibilities In his most recent position as President of i-PRO EMEA and i-PRO APAC, Figols demonst...

Brigade Electronics has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for international trade. Brigade is one of 252 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Announced on Monday, 6th May, 2024, Brigade Electronics has been chosen for its excellence in international trade. A total of 257 awards were made with five companies being recognised for two awards. Brigade Electronics Employing 154 people in the UK, Brigade Electronic...

VITEC, a market-renowned provider of IPTV, video streaming and digital signage solutions, and RFmondial, a specialist in wireless transmission technology, have announced a groundbreaking achievement: the world's first demonstration of ultra-low latency (below 100 ms) video streaming over DECT NR+, the new non-cellular 5G standard. Achieved as part of the Sennheiser-led Franco-German-backed project MERCI, the demonstration took place at a public workshop in Hannover, Germany on April 19, 2024....

In an awards ceremony held at California State University, Fullerton, Allied Universal® Global Chairman and CEO Steve Jones received the 2024 Excellence in Executive Leadership Award from the university’s Giles-O’Malley Centre for Leadership.  “I am honoured to be recognised for the innovative strategies Allied Universal has implemented to further the security industry,” Jones said. “Leadership and innovation have always held a steadfast pla...

British universities are cited as some of the best in the world; working on cutting-edge and revolutionary research. Physical security measures The Director General of MI5 and senior politicians warned last week these institutions are being targeted for their intellectual property (IP) by hostile states and spies and as a result, this is a threat to national security. In the face of this, universities must work at speed to increase their physical security measures and keep their academia and...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has updated its manufacturers’ code of practice that recommends on the design, testing and manufacture of safety and security products with cyber exposure, whilst aligning with major new UK legislation. Manufacturers of safety and security systems' Cybersecurity code of practice, is based on international industry best practices regarding cybersecurity and refers to recognised guidance and standards applied to safety and security systems....

Drata, the pioneering compliance automation platform, announced that it has acquired oak9, a cloud-native security platform, and released a new capability in beta to seamlessly bring continuous compliance into the software development lifecycle. The acquisition positions Drata as the only platform of its kind that monitors compliance both before and after code is deployed to production. This capability, called Compliance as Code, will be demonstrated at RSA, May 6-9 in San Francisco. Cloud-nat...

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a warning of heightened cyber threat to UK critical national infrastructure due to the risk posed by Russia state-aligned actors. Pro-Russia ‘hacktivists’ have been targeting vulnerable small-scale industrial control systems in the UK, Europe and North America with more attacks expected over the coming months to target critical national infrastructure. AI-enabled cyber threats The NCSC outlined that the threats have la...

A new £2 million recycling centre is on target to open on Homefield Road in Haverhill in the summer of 2024. It will replace the recycling centre at Chalkstone Way and is more than three times the size of the existing site. The construction works are being completed by FCC Environment and its contractor DXI Regeneration Ltd, on behalf of Suffolk County Council. The facility will be operated by FCC Environment, which manages all of Suffolk’s 11 recycling centres. New centre features...

Gunnebo Entrance Control has announced its acquisition of DG Concept and Diadem, a French entrance control, design, installation, and service specialist, marking a significant step in reinforcing its commitment to providing innovative solutions and exceptional service to global clients. DG Concept and Diadem is a family-owned business servicing the French market, with a team committed to delivering high-quality service solutions tailored to the unique needs of its clients. Service expansion G...

RGB Spectrum®, a pioneer in mission-critical video for real-time decision support, reaffirms its dedication to product education and training, by launching comprehensive training courses tailored for end-users, integrators, manufacturer representatives, consultants, and partners. Training curriculum RGB Spectrum's training curriculum encompasses various modules, including the popular 201 and 301 series. These modules offer detailed insights into key products, including the Galileo video wa...

As retail crime continues to evolve in scope and sophistication, an increasing number of retailers are focused on protecting their staff by deploying advanced technologies and augmenting their teams with expert security monitoring. According to the latest NRF survey, a substantial 46% of retailers have responded to increased security needs by ramping up their reliance on third-party security solutions.  Security Operations Centre To help retail and restaurant chains discover how they can...

Fingerprint Cards AB has partnered with Lapa Electric, an Indian-based premium electric mobility start-up, to bring the best security to two-wheelers and create India’s first biometric-enabled electric scooter (e-scooter). The use of e-scooters in India has sky-rocketed in recent years, and this growth is expected to continue. In 2023, the penetration rate of e-scooters in India was 13%, yet by 2030 this is projected to grow to 75%. Use of biometrics Adam Philpott, CEO of Fingerpri...

DigiCert, a global provider of digital trust, announced the first World Quantum Readiness Day, which will take place on September 26, 2024.  This initiative aims to spotlight the critical need for current security infrastructures to adapt to the imminent reality of quantum computing. Quantum computing Quantum computing promises unparalleled computational power and will transform industries by making certain tasks exponentially faster. However, this leap forward also presents significant...

BCD, a major global provider of IP video data infrastructure solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Basgall as its new Vice President of Sales. BCD is thrilled to welcome Joshua aboard to lead their sales team and drive strategic initiatives to accelerate growth and expand BCD’s market reach. Extensive industry experience With nearly 10 years of experience in the security industry, Joshua has a proven track record of success With nearly 10 years of experience in th...