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It’s an adjustment made every year when the clocks go back, the days become shorter and the dark nights last longer. But as a nation, is extra measures taken to keep homes secure during the winter months? 2022 burglary report Glenn Amato, Managing Director at ADT UK&I Subscriber, comments: “Our 2022 burglary report found that most burglaries occur at night, more precisely 32% in the evening (6 pm-12 pm) and 26% at night (12 am-6 am). Opportunistic thieves prefer to operate unde...

Lacework, the data-driven cloud security company announced a new integration with Google Cloud’s Chronicle Security Operations, bringing its cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) capabilities to Chronicle deployments. By tapping into rich multi-cloud runtime alerts from the Lacework Polygraph Data Platform, organiations using Chronicle Security Operations gain better insight into cloud threats, helping them understand, respond to, and remediate incidents more effectively th...

Egnyte, the secure platform for content collaboration and governance, announced the appointment of Johnna Bowley to its sales leadership team as vice president of global channel sales and go-to-market. In this role, Bowley leads an organisation focused on driving leverage and growth across managed service providers (MSPs), value-added resellers (VARs) and value-added distributors (VADs). “Johnna brings more than two decades of experience and success in channel strategy and growth to our t...

Japan’s only international payment brand JCB Co., Ltd. (JCB) has launched JCBDC (JCB Digital Currency) pilot project with identity technologies no. 1 IDEMIA and the fintech company Soft Space Sdn. Bhd. (‘Soft Space’). JCBDC pilot will develop a CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) payment solution and conduct a pilot test with Tokyo merchants. Over the past few years, central banks in many countries and regions have been testing CBDCs that should soon be widely accepted by con...

As cybersecurity awareness month continues to be a focus of discussion in October, new research conducted by Genetec Inc. (Genetec), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shows that cybersecurity remains a top concern for physical security professionals going into 2023. Based on insights from over 3,700 physical security leaders from around the world, the report revealed that almost half (49%) of the organisations surveyed had...

AI is empowering a new generation of advanced, efficient security systems. In the field of education, AI is also facilitating the digital and intelligent upgrading of schools and institutions from K12 to universities. AI applications such as smart identification, deep learning and intelligent analysis greatly reduce manpower costs, while improving the security level and management efficiency at the same time. AI-enabled innovative teaching methods can help enhance engagement in both remote and...

Monitoreal, a provider of intelligent home security surveillance systems, has launched its new Audio Playback Module. The new feature allows users to connect their Monitoreal device to Bluetooth speakers in and around their property and, coupled with Relay actions, create scenarios that trigger pre-recorded audio messages to notify users that a person or vehicle is present or to deter intruders with an audio warning. Personalised audio warnings Personalised audio warnings can be activated by t...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance, today launched 2-Way Audio, a bidirectional audio capability that provides remote communication via the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (Video Management System) for secure, convenient communication to deliver active monitoring and response. The 2-Way Audio feature uses a standard IP speaker or horn connected to an Eagle Eye Bridge or CMVR to enable security professionals to instantly communicate warnings to intruders, deter security threa...

Interface Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, announced that MOD Pizza, the fast-casual pizza concept and one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands in North America, has chosen Interface to implement a comprehensive upgrade of physical security infrastructure for more than 420 of its company-owned restaurants. MOD Pizza By consolidating physical security operations...

For the second year in succession, TDSi has been shortlisted for the 'Security or Fire Software Product or Software as a Service Innovation of the Year' category in the Security and Fire Excellence Awards 2022 for its GARDiS software solution. The award is focused on rewarding innovators which have, through their new software product or Software as a Service offering, brought an extra dimension to the security and/or fire safety market. Access control needs Nick Mercer, Marketing Manager at T...

Hornetsecurity launches next-generation security awareness training, to better equip employees to counter cyber-attacks, building on its international reputation as a cybersecurity leader. Cyber criminals are constantly innovating and attacks are on the rise: Hornetsecurity’s 2022 Ransomware Report found that 60% of attacks came from phishing attempts. Many attackers exploit the human vulnerability to phishing and fraud, so this new training service integrates the human factor into the cy...

HiddenLayer, a pioneer in cybersecurity products dedicated to protecting artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, announces the public launch of the HiddenLayer MLSec Platform and its design partner programme. The first-of-its-kind AI cybersecurity platform empowers security operations and data science teams to protect their AI investments against adversarial machine learning attacks. The platform is comprised of the company’s flagship product HiddenLayer MLDR, Model Sca...

Recently, research firm ResearchAndMarkets published a report on the smart home automation market. It is forecast that the market will reach $187.8 billion globally by 2028, rising at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.2% over that period. Part of this growth will come from home automation systems expanding to incorporate access control technologies, a trend that is starting to become visible in many countries across the world. Cybersecurity  In response, and to mark European Cyb...

IDIS, the manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, will be showcasing its line-up of video solutions, including the launch of new tech advances, at Booth #443 at ISC East 2022 on November 16th and 17th. The IDIS America team will be on hand to provide demonstrations of the company’s true plug-and-play range of end-to-end, NDAA-compliant high-resolution network cameras, recorders, accessories, and a choice of video management software and mobile apps, which meet the needs of c...

Focus is a French real-estate company in a booming sector. With offices nationwide, it specialises in business colocation, offering turnkey office spaces and related services. In 2019 alone, the total number of flexible workspaces across France grew by 20%. Access control  Reliable, agile access control is a key attribute of this sector. Different users come and go, at all times of the day. An office’s client group does not stand still. Change is part of the landscape. For these re...

More than one million electric vehicles are registered in the U.S.—and they all have to plug in somewhere. As EV charging stations pop up across the country, one of the chief questions will be how charging station users are identified, authenticated, and connected with membership or payment systems. Radio-frequency identification cards and tokens and smartphone authentication apps have emerged as two viable options for EV charging authentication. Which is best? It may depend on the user b...

Sharry, a workplace experience platform, introduces a new feature called Lobby News, the most workplace-related content tool on the market yet. It enables property and workplace managers to schedule timely building and office-related news and updates to be received by users when they enter the building and tap their badges at turnstiles. Applications  Therefore, people working from home, on vacation, or on business trips will not receive the news. For instance, managers can utilise Lobby...

Allied Universal®, the security and facility services company, is continuing its strategic expansion with the acquisition of Century Event Security & Staffing based in Orlando, Florida. Century Event Security & Staffing provides comprehensive security and event services in Las Vegas and Orlando, two of the nation’s top exhibition industry cities. This acquisition increases Allied Universal’s ability to staff major events in these popular event destination locations wit...

It's hard to imagine how human society would have progressed without banking industry. The world's economy runs on the convenience, security and easy access to credit that banks provide. Banks have also helped society move toward modernity. Biometrics are unique physical or behavioural characteristics that can be used to identify an individual; they are frequently used for security purposes. Biometrics are frequently used in the banking sector to perform identity verification in order to preve...

Cognitec, face recognition innovator and SALTO Group Company, has named Andy Speropoulos as Sales Manager for the Gaming and Hospitality markets. These two important sectors increasingly incorporate face recognition technology to improve both security and operations. Innovative technology  “Cognitec continues to build its sales team to serve our customers in varied market segments better and to respond to market demand for face recognition technology,” said Cognitec Vice Pres...

The Centre for Contemporary Art based in Ujazdowski Castle is a space that uses art to help visitors reflect on the world. It aims to invite discussion about some of the pieces, where different art disciplines blend together in creative experiments. To achieve this, the space - which is located at the heart of Warsaw, Poland - hosts events, exhibitions, a cinema, a bookshop, a library, and an art residency programme. The Centre for Contemporary Art, Ujazdowski Castle, needed a system that was f...

Whether football at the Bundesliga level, corporate conferences, or cultural events: the Kia Metropol Arena in Nuremberg, Germany, opened in 2021, has impressed visitors with its flexibility, space, and unmatched visibility for over 4,000 spectators across four stands.  Integrated solution  Due to the cost-effective solutions planned and implemented by Bosch, the arena is highly secure, while at the same time, providing crystal-clear sound for all its events. The building makes the...

Callsign, the digital trust pioneer, has announced new technology to detect social engineering scams in real-time and intervene when fraud is detected. It delivers contextually relevant and personalised warning messages to protect the user from becoming a victim of fraud. This Dynamic interventions capability is controlled by Callsign’s Orchestration Engine. The phenomenon of social engineering has emerged as a way for fraudsters to psychologically manipulate consumers into transferr...

Revelstoke has partnered with BreachRx to unify automated incident response and compliance capabilities with the Revelstoke next-generation enterprise Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platform. BreachRx has created the security industry’s first incident reporting and response automation solution. It is designed to help people find answers to security and regulatory compliance questions in real-time and at the height of a crisis. Response automation solution Simila...

Suella Braverman has dramatically resigned as Home Secretary, after sending a confidential document from her email to a parliamentary colleague. Braverman will be replaced by former Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, a strong backer of Rishi Sunak’s Conservative leadership campaign, adding to the political uncertainty under Liz Truss’ leadership. UK Home Secretary resigns In her confrontational resignation letter, Suella Braverman said, “The business of government relies upo...

Aqua Security, the pure-play cloud native security provider, announces it has more than doubled revenue in the last 18 months. Aqua attributes its recent growth to rapidly increasing demand for an integrated solution that secures cloud native applications from code through runtime. The company also reports its $1 Million Cloud Native Protection Warranty is driving customer acquisition. Software supply chain The skyrocketing demand for the company’s security solution is driven by a globa...

RISCO’s new apprenticeship programme is playing its part in helping the security industry to address a 30,000 shortage of engineers. Taking place in conjunction with a restructuring of the firm’s sales operation, the initiative will also enhance the UK installer offer provided by the manufacturer and distributor of security solutions. The new apprentices will help to ensure that RISCO continues to give installers rapid access to knowledgeable, UK-based engineers who provide them wit...

Corero Network Security, a provider of real-time, high-performance, automatic Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) cyber defence solutions, announced significant enhancements to its SmartWall Threat Defense Director (SmartWall TDD) for Juniper Networks customers. The latest enhancements extend DDoS protection to Juniper’s PTX Series Routers alongside its MX Series. SmartWall TDD not only offers seamless integration into Juniper’s MX Series Universal Routing Platforms and PTX Series...

Tatry Group has invested in SmartTask software to support its Operations, HR, and Finance teams with automated employee scheduling, proof of attendance, and holiday, sickness, and absence management. SmartTask is used by Tatry’s frontline teams and managers for accurate capturing of all working hours data which ensures correct payroll and customer invoices. The mobile workforce at Tatry Group logs in to shifts using the SmartTask app. The operations team manage the workforce hours, ensuri...

Checkpoint Systems – a pioneer in retail technology solutions – has added to its RFID loss prevention portfolio with the launch of SFERO - a fully customisable, modular RFID as EAS solution for apparel with high detection performance to minimise losses and protect stores in new ways. Representing a seismic shift in RFID as EAS technology, SFERO enables retailers to accommodate any store layout and design. The new modular retail security solution means store operators can combine int...