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ISC West 2025 opens registration with its premier sponsor, the Security Industry Association (SIA). Taking place March 31–April 4 (SIA Education@ISC: March 31–April 3|Exhibit Hall: April 2-4) at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, ISC West will feature an additional day of education for the first time in the event’s history. Now spanning four days, SIA Education@ISC returns bigger and more impactful than ever. The expanded program features over 110 sessions led by 220 industry exp...

 iDenfy, a global pioneer in RegTech services, has filed its first patent for an innovative address verification technology. The patent, published in 158 countries by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), introduces a novel method for verifying a user’s address data. It aims to set a new standard for reliability and security, help businesses combat fraud, and more effectively prevent document forgery. Verification methods Traditional address verification methods, suc...

From August 13 to August 15, "The 26th China Window Door Facade Expo 2020" will be held in Guangzhou Poly World Trade Expo Centre and Nanfeng International Convention and Exhibition Centre.  As an invited exhibitor, Dnake will show new products and star programs of building intercoms, smart home, intelligent parking, fresh air ventilation systems, smart door locks, and other industries in poly pavilion exhibition area 1C45. About exhibition 26th Window Door Facade Expo China is the pione...

There are such a group of people in DNAKE. They are in the prime of their life and have concentrated their minds. They have lofty aspirations and are constantly running. In order to "screw the whole team into a rope", Dnake Team has launched an interaction and competition after work. Exercises in a team-building program The tasks and exercises in a team-building program, participants learned more about each other An ever-growing enterprise must be able to build vigorous teams. In this team-b...

Zeus Fire and Security (Zeus), a portfolio company of Baltimore-based Access Holdings, announced a new partnership with Bayside Fire and Security (Bayside). Bayside will join forces with Zeus to further the Zeus mission of protecting People, Property, and Profits, and expand Zeus into Maryland and its surrounding areas. Bayside’s dedication to quality and customer satisfaction has established them as a trusted pioneer within the industry. Bayside’s remarkable success “Baysid...

PureTech Systems Inc., a pioneer in geospatial AI-boosted video analytics for wide-area perimeter and border security, announced the successful completion of system acceptance testing at a major U.S. metropolitan rapid transit agency. The testing demonstrated the company’s capability to address a significant safety and operational challenge: detecting debris and items on transit tracks to mitigate disruptions and enhance commuter safety. PureTech's RIDS Solution PureTech's RIDS for Rapi...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based pioneer in ID verification and fraud prevention, has announced a strategic partnership with AREA42, a pioneering TradeTech innovation ecosystem. Together, the companies aim to deliver a seamless and secure onboarding experience for businesses across global markets, ensuring the AREA42 platform remains user-friendly while maintaining the highest compliance standards to prevent bad actors. B2B trade problems The European Commission reported that financial irregularitie...

An event traffic control plan can help address multiple issues that might arise during an event, such as congestion, confusion over parking, or unsafe pedestrian movement. Properly implemented, it can ensure that traffic flows smoothly, attendees remain safe, and everyone has a positive experience. Follow these steps to develop an appropriate and comprehensive plan.  Event Traffic Control Basics A traffic control plan is a detailed plan that outlines how an event may affect local traffic...

OPSWAT, a global pioneer in critical infrastructure protection established in the U.S., announced its acquisition of Fend Incorporated. Fend is a pioneering data pipeline and cybersecurity company dedicated to securing operational technology (OT) against cyber threats, ransomware, and other evolving risks. Based in Arlington, Virginia, Fend is known for its expertise in protecting U.S. government agencies, utilities, oil and gas, manufacturing, and other critical industries where air-gappe...

DigiCert, a pioneering global provider of digital trust, announced that DigiCert ONE solutions are now available for purchase through Microsoft Azure Marketplace, offering customers and partners an efficient way to access DigiCert's digital trust solutions. With DigiCert ONE now listed on Azure Marketplace, customers gain streamlined access to DigiCert's comprehensive platform for managing digital certificates and securing data and devices at scale. This partnership simplifies purchas...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services provider, announced its acquisition of Unified Command, an event safety and security technology provider. Specialising in event surveillance video, command centre operations and situational awareness services, the addition of Unified Command supports Allied Universal’s growth strategy to become the most technologically advanced security services provider in the world.  Integral role in evolution Memb...

Global cybersecurity firm Performanta celebrates the recognition of its Head of Security Automation, Torvald Johnson, as one of Microsoft’s first Security Copilot Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs). The first of only 10 Security Copilot MVPs worldwide, Johnson has been recognised for his practical expertise, leadership and guidance across the cybersecurity sector and wider industries, and commitment to pursuing a future of cyber safety. Performanta’s cyber innovation “It is...

Shelly Group, a global pioneer of IoT and smart building solutions, announces the expanded Shelly Wave lineup for the U.S. market, enhanced with Z-Wave® Long Range (ZWLR) technology. This development represents a significant advancement in smart home connectivity, delivering extended transmission range, robust network scalability, and improved energy efficiency. Benefits by ZWLR technology The expanded lineup features eleven Shelly Wave solutions super-charged with support for ZWLR The S...

Bollards are short, immovable columns used to restrict access to certain areas. They are useful for traffic control and establishing safety zones. Construction managers can also use them to increase worksite safety and security. Learn more about what a bollard is in construction and how to use them effectively.  How Bollards Are Used in Construction Bollards in construction serve to separate traffic and protect designated areas, much like they do in parking, traffic, and event safety. By...

Optalysys, a company enabling the future of secure AI, backed by the Lingotto Investment Management LLP, imec.xpand, & Northern Gritstone, has appointed Dipesh Patel as Chair of its Board. Dipesh will guide the Optalysys Management Team in their mission to drive the adoption of its silicon photonics technology to enable Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE). Prior roles of Dipesh With 25 years in the drive, Dipesh brings vast experience in scaling transformative technologies With over 25 ye...

Colt Technology Services, the digital infrastructure company, announced that it is first to successfully trial Cisco’s 800G ZR+ coherent pluggable optics in its production network using the Cisco 8000 series routers, powered by Cisco Silicon One. The Routed Optical Networking testing– carried out across the 667 km between Frankfurt and Munich, Germany– is the latest in a series of Colt trials with high-profile global partners designed to rethink technology’s previous lim...

Cequence, a pioneer in API security and bot management, unveiled new insights from its CQ Prime threat research team that underscore the growing cyber threats targeting the global retail sector during the holiday season. The research reveals that businesses could face average potential losses of £2.02 million ($2.58 million) per hour throughout December due to malicious bot traffic and fraud attempts. Cequence’s UAP platform Drawing on billions of real transactions and attack data...

Awards continue to roll in for a Midlands company that has disrupted the access management industry with its innovative and highly secure key safes. The Key Safe Company, based in Worcester, won Business Innovation of the Year at the North Worcestershire Business Awards for its ark Tamo Pro–a robust key safe able to store keys at the point of need and, with its unique QR code technology, allow vital property information right there on site for authorised visitors. This type of cutting-edg...

North Yorkshire and Devon & Cornwall are the latest police forces to become ECHO-connected, having joined in August and November 2024, respectively. Their addition brings the total number of ECHO-connected police forces in the UK to 13, with ECHO enabling the efficient handling of over 70,000 Intruder and Hold-up Alarms incidents annually, improving police response times and outcomes for victims. Pioneering Echo-connected alarm receiving centres (ARCs) including ADT, Secom, Cougar/K-SOC and...

HackerOne, the cybersecurity company dedicated to eliminating vulnerabilities through continuous testing, announced updates to its intelligent copilot Hai. Hai’s new program insights synthesise data across a customer’s programs, giving them instant understanding and actionable summaries of performance, results, and trends. Now more seamlessly integrated into workflows, Hai continues to help customers save time by making it easy to understand comprehensive program data, imp...

AV-Comparatives, the globally recognised authority in independent cybersecurity testing, has released its 2024 Endpoint Prevention and Response (EPR) Comparative Report, showcasing the exceptional performance of pioneering cybersecurity solutions. The report evaluates the ability of these products to detect, prevent, and respond to advanced threats in real-world scenarios. MITRE ATT&CK® framework AV-Comparatives' rigorous assessment covered products from Bitdefender, Check P...

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 licence 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...

VIVOTEK (3454-TW), the global pioneering security solution provider, has once again demonstrated its outstanding commitment to sustainability. Participating for the first time in the 17th Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA), VIVOTEK emerged victorious, earning the Sustainability Report Award for the Information, Communication, and Broadcasting Industry and the Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Excellence Award. These recognitions showcase VIVOTEK's remarkable success in corporate gover...

Kong Inc., a pioneering developer of cloud API technologies, recently released findings from their API Security Perspectives 2025: AI-Enhanced Threats and API Security Report, which highlights the API security landscape and how new developments in AI will impact it. Most notably, 25% of respondents have encountered AI-enhanced security threats related to APIs or LLMs, with 75% of respondents expressing serious concern about AI-enhanced attacks in the future. And while 85% say they’re conf...

Global cybersecurity pioneer, Hornetsecurity, has unveiled an upgraded version of its 365 Total Backup solution, introducing self-service recovery for end users while also offering full backup and recovery support for Microsoft OneNote. This new functionality is also available with 365 Total Protection Plans 3 and 4. Enabling end users to recover data Hornetsecurity has added a new self-service functionality to its backup solution. This allows end users to independently recover their mailbox,...

Pioneering global cyber security and investigations consultancy S-RM has identified five critical steps for financial institutions and their ICT providers to achieve compliance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which will enter force from 17 January 2025. DORA establishes an EU-wide oversight framework designed to ensure the financial sector can withstand severe operational disruptions. Covering over 20,000 entities, including financial institutions, crypto-asset service...

Dotlines UK has announced the upcoming launch of Audra Security, a new suite of hardware and software security products that promise to level up how homes and small businesses in the UK manage their security and internet usage.  Audra is designed to make internet security more accessible to a wider audience, by making it simpler, more affordable and user-friendly, while also championing planet-friendly initiatives. Key features of Audra Security  The announcement...

Arctic Wolf® Labs, a global pioneer in security operations, has published the findings of its 2025 predictions report revealing the cybersecurity trends set to dominate the threat landscape over the next year. The report predicts social engineering and ransomware attacks to be some of the most common attack types in 2025, allowing threat actors to effectively bypass defences and gain entry to victim organisations. Weaknesses in identity and access management (IAM) systems, alongside a conti...

Footprints Conductive Education Centre, based in Nottingham, transforms the lives of children living with mobility and communication difficulties across the East Midlands. The charity provides babies and children and their families with the tools and support they need to thrive and reach their potential. Through this partnership, Skills for Security aims to support Footprints' mission by engaging its employees in fundraising and awareness activities throughout the year. Support of Skills for S...

Nice, a pioneer in Home and Building Management solutions and perimeter protection, announced the launch of the SmartTouch™ 720 controller by HySecurity as a new control board option for the SlideDriver™ II hydraulic gate operator. Now compatible with all models of the SlideDriver II, customers have the flexibility to choose between the SmartTouch 720 or the SmartTouch 725 controller and can seamlessly retrofit their SlideDriver II with their preferred selection. Perimeter protecti...