Surveillance & Security News for October 2016

A big cyberattack on Friday impacted Internet service on the East Coast of the United States and kept several high-profile websites offline. Cyber security attacks later in the day were more global in nature. But Oct. 21, 2016, will also be remembered as the day our physical security industry’s legacy of apathy toward cybersecurity came back to haunt us. Denial of service attack The cyberattack last week was carried out by a botnet, a network of bots, which are software applications (in...

Add March Networks to the growing list of companies in the physical security market that are addressing the possibility of cyber-threats. Cybersecurity is especially relevant to two of March Networks’ primary vertical markets – banking, whose focus on money requires stringent cybersecurity; and retail, which has been the target of recent cybersecurity attacks. “People just don’t know what to do with cybersecurity,” says Dan Cremins, Global Leader, Product Manageme...

Camden’s emergency call system kits have featured their CM-450R/12 ‘press for emergency assistance’ which activate/deactivate the audible and visual alert Camden Door Controls, a premier provider of door activation and locking devices, is pleased to introduce new emergency call system kits and components that support the use of momentary ‘press for emergency assistance’ activation devices, including ribbon tape switches. The new models are the CX...

Authlogics for retail banking replaces hard-tokens and passwords with 1.5FA, 2FA, and 3FA Authlogics has announced the launch of its multi-factor authentication platform for retail banks. Authlogics for retail banking enables banks to provide customers with highly secure, convenient and consistent authentication for accessing online, mobile and telephone banking services, as well as providing additional layers’ security for ATM and Point of Sale devices. Replacing expen...

Dahua reminds customers that it is crucial to select strong passwords and keep firmware updated In August, a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack occurred due to a massive botnet created by malware named Mirai. This attack was caused by vulnerabilities in a large number of IoT devices, such as security cameras and DVRs using default credentials. Dahua’s products were initially named as the victims of the hacking and the source of these DDOS attacks in reports by r...

Carole joined Redvision in 2010 as Operations Manager Redvision, the UK manufacturer of the X-SERIES rugged PTZ dome cameras and Redcop rapid deployment systems, has promoted Carole Fry to the position of Operations Director. Her responsibilities include managing the smooth running of customer services, production processes, quality assurance, inventory and distribution; driving operational improvements; and managing all associated departmental budgets and costs. Technical ex...

Aland and David bring extensive experience and expertise to build on Sepura’s premier technologies Sepura has appointed Alan Lovell as the Chairman and David Barrass as the Interim Chief Executive Officer, both with immediate effect.Extensive experienceAlan has held a number of roles as Chairman, Chief Executive, and Finance Director with a wide range of listed and private companies including Tamar Energy Limited, Infinis Limited, Jarvis plc, Dunlop Slazenger Group and C...

Colin Sadler, who has been instrumental within CNL Software for 4 years, will be joining the U.S. team CNL Software, a provider of physical security information management (PSIM) system software, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its U.S. operations with the opening of its new Regional Offices and Integration and Demonstration Centre in Ashburn, VA strengthening its Americas delivery and support services capacity to meet the increased demand for its IPSecurityCenter...

The partnership will provide local industrial device networking support  to industrial markets Antaira Technologies, a global leading developer and manufacturer of industrial device networking and communication product solutions for harsh environments, is proud to announce its expansion in the South America region with their new partner, Simantec Automation located in Brazil. Reliable local support Simantec Automation, headquartered in Houston, TX, has recently expanded...

The Exitex MDS25 allows for a smoother transition of wheelchairs and has EPDM rubber seals for a robust solution that is guaranteed to last Door-Stop, the composite door supplier, has added a new wider threshold option to its range, available on all of its standard and FD30 doors. The new Exitex threshold MDS25 is 115mm wide and Part M compliant. In addition to providing customers with a wider threshold, the Exitex MDS25 allows for a smoother transition of wheelchairs and has...

The ASR systems will replace the 30-year-old radars which have been used until now in air traffic control Airbus DS Electronics and Border Security (EBS) is currently equipping the military airfields in Germany with the ASR (Aerodrome Surveillance Radar), the most powerful airport surveillance radar in the world, as part of a modernisation programme. The first ASR system for the army has now been handed over to the Transport Helicopter Regiment 30 at Niederstetten Air Base. A...

The solution is named SkunkLock because of the stinky gas it expels when a thief attempts to cut the lock Every year an estimated 1.5 million bicycles are stolen in the US, which amounts to roughly one bike being stolen every 20 seconds. Not to mention the fact that half of all bike thefts go unreported. This takes the bike theft market to an estimated $350 million. These statistics don’t just reflect the magnitude of the bicycle theft market but also the vulnerability o...

Borders & Infrastructure show will take place between 20-22 June, 2017 as part of IFSEC 2017 Speaking on Wednesday night at an event at London’s historic Guildhall, IFSEC brand director Gerry Dunphy outlined the vision for the new ‘show within a show’ which will meet the need for Britain’s—and the World’s—response to the ever-increasing terror and security threat. Borders & Infrastructure, which will take place between 20-22 J...

Dahua IP cameras can now be connected to the cloud in the matter of minutes Dahua Technology, a manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China has announced the integration of its IP cameras with Ivideon cloud service. The integration involves Lite series, ECO Savvy 2.0 series, and Wi-Fi series IP cameras, which offer 1.3 and 3-megapixel resolution. Eco Savvy 3.0 series and XVR (Penta-brid Video Recorder) are to follow in the coming w...

Latest version of access control and event monitoring software also introduces S2 NetBox Virtual Machine and S2 NetBox Offsite Recovery S2 Security, the leader in IP-based access control, video management and mobile security management systems, released NetBox software Version 4.9. With a new Photo ID Badging System, Version 4.9 makes badge management easier than ever by enhancing the user experience and expanding the ability to collaborate across multiple locations. Additiona...

License management for VideoEdge NVRs has been streamlined within victor 4.9 with a new centralised licensing option, greatly reducing the time installers spend updating system licenses Tyco Security Products introduces version 4.9 of the American Dynamics’ victor Video Management System and VideoEdge network video recorders (NVR), with more powerful, intuitive features designed to put greater system functionality and key information in the hands of security system o...

Baudouin Genouville to address manufacturers about fingerprint access control systems at All-over-IP Expo 2016 Suprema Global Alliance Manager – Baudouin Genouville will address Russian manufacturers of access control systems, system integrators, security installers, and end-users interested in better security and convenience with key takeaways regarding the use of fingerprint access control systems at All-over-IP Expo 2016 in Moscow this November. Keynotes to lear...

Matrix will launch COSEC DOOR FMX as a high performance door controller with multispectral sensor Matrix, a manufacturer and provider of Telecom and Security solutions, is participating in Securexpo East Africa 2016, Kenya from 8th to 10th November 2016. Matrix will be showcasing its Telecom, Video Surveillance and People Mobility Solution at the event. Mobile access control Matrix will demonstrate its range of biometric Access Control solution and its advance applications....

LFW evaluates the performance of facial recognition algorithms under unconstrained conditions Recently, the facial recognition technology team from Dahua Technology presented their results for Labeled Faces in the Wild (LFW), which is a worldwide authoritative facial recognition database test set. With a series of technical improvements, the Dahua FaceImage facial recognition system was not only ahead of Google, Facebook, Baidu, and Tencent, it also set a new LFW record and pl...

The technologies behind physical access control are constantly evolving. It’s a fast-changing market that can leave end user organisations struggling to keep up. Smart cards still reign supreme, with good reason, but there are also new options today and on the horizon. Customers want to implement the most secure and up-to-date technologies, but constantly adapting their systems to keep up with the pace of change is impractical. Leveraging access control technologies in a way that both m...

The PD985 DMR offers an exceptional audio experience through noise cancellation technology PD985, a new member of the already versatile DMR portfolio from Hytera brings an exceptional digital radio experience with a broad array of enhanced features to improve user efficiency and safety. Noise cancellation Hytera, a solution provider of professional mobile radio communications, has launched its latest DMR (Digital Mobile Radio) handset, the PD985, the flagship professional de...

Milestone advanced IP video and SpotterRF Radar secured venue, ground and air perimeter SpotterRF, a provider of low-cost, compact surveillance radar (CSR), announces its collaboration with Milestone Systems and the NMS SpotterXP plugin that was used to secure both air and ground perimeter at the U.S. Presidential Debate held on October 19th at the UNLV Thomas & Mack Centre in Las Vegas, Nevada. This was the first such debate monitored not only for ground threats but also...

The rack is recognised for innovative quick assembly design thus saving integrators' time Middle Atlantic Products announced it has secured patent number 9,301,605 from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its Essex QAR Series Rack. Featuring an innovative approach to rack design that speeds up integration and assembly, the Essex QAR Series Rack enables AV contractors to focus on multiple projects during their workday. "Middle Atlantic is dedicated to optimising the integ...

Secure Access NOW promotion offers free hardware upgrades with 50% discount on software to accelerate rollouts Pulse Secure, a provider of secure access solutions has announced “Secure Access NOW” - a major new upgrade programme to help enterprises modernise their access security for mobile and cloud.  Customers running legacy Juniper SA, IC, and MAG hardware providing SSL-VPN and Network Access Control services are able to upgrade their hardware to the latest...

The BeyondTrust Managed Service Provider Program is first-ever PAM solution available for managed service providers to offer their customers BeyondTrust announces KeyData, Novacoast and Sila Solutions Group as the newest additions to the BeyondTrust Partner Program. These established identity and access management (IAM) and privileged access management (PAM) service providers are important additions to the BeyondTrust Partner Program, and contribute to BeyondTrust’s ded...

The BSI Kitemarked TS 007 cylinder solution withstands picking, drilling, snapping, bumping, and plug extraction A row over the online sale of lock picks and other thieves' tools to the general public has accelerated interest amongst locksmiths and security professionals in locks that successfully resist attack. Police chiefs have expressed concern over the ready availability of lock picks and similar devices and have criticised one leading online retailer for selling equipme...

The Lazerpoint RF 915MHz spread-spectrum wireless system provides an option to add fixed frequency daughterboards to the receiver Camden Door Controls, a provider of door activation and locking devices, has expanded their Lazerpoint RF family of 915MHz spread-spectrum wireless products. The system encompasses the widest range of wall switch transmitters, 1, 2 & 4 button FOBs, touchless switches, and digital keypads available currently, and qualifies Camden as the only manu...

VDG Sense can now enable their users to instantly dewarp, capture and navigate within 360-degree panomorph images in live or recorded modes VDG joins more than 50 security industry ImmerVision-certified solution providers around the world in integrating The 360° Video Standard. VDG Sense can now enable their users to instantly dewarp, capture and navigate within 360-degree panomorph images in live or recorded modes. As well, VDG Sense offers greater coverage and flawless c...

ASSA ABLOY UK plans to further expand its product offering for its customers ASSA ABLOY has acquired Trojan Holdings Limited, a supplier of residential door and window hardware into the door and window fabricator market. Through this acquisition, ASSA ABLOY UK plans to further expand its product offering for its customers. Leveraging business capabilities Trojan Holdings Limited, formed in 1993, has sales of circa £20 million a year and employs 65 people in its facilit...

JCB Smart Towers combine the latest cameras with wireless networks, sensors, and power sources A dramatic switch from human guards to cost-effective smart technologies has been the trend in site security in the last year. Recent projects carried out by the construction specialist, VPS Site Security, have demonstrated savings of over 60% in security budgets, providing an improved, comprehensive security net 24/7 at lower cost.Costain, GallifordTry, Carillion, Taylor Wimpey and...