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The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has elected broadcaster and campaigner - Nick Ross CBE as its new President. Nick will replace Sir Keith Povey, who retires as President after 14 years, taking up the role on 19th April at the Association’s Annual General Meeting in London. His primary goal will be to continue the work on developing the relationship between police and private security. Crime prevention committees Starting as a junior reporter while still at university, Ni...

Versa Networks, the recognised pioneer of single-vendor Unified (SASE) launched Versa Zero Trust Everywhere™, the industry’s first solution delivering Zero Trust security for both remote and on-premises users, with optimized user-to-application performance. Challenge due to cloud-delivered ZTNA solutions Hybrid cloud and hybrid work have changed where and how users work, challenging organisations to find ways to secure the enterprise while delivering the best user experience. Cloud...

Veracode, a provider of intelligent software security solutions launches Veracode Fix, a new AI-powered product. Trained on Veracode’s proprietary dataset, Veracode Fix suggests remediations for security flaws found in code and open-source dependencies.    Shifting the paradigm from merely ‘find’ to ‘find and fix’     “For far too long, organisations have had to choose between remediating software security flaws and meeting aggressive deadlines to...

Illumio Inc., the Zero Trust Segmentation company announced its new Incident Response Partner Programme designed to help organisations respond, contain, and recover faster during ransomware and other breaches. Response Partner Programme The Incident Response Partner Programme is already responsible for successfully minimising the impact of dozens of active ransomware attacks around the world by bringing Illumio’s Zero Trust Segmentation (ZTS) Platform into the practice of leading digital...

In just 2 years since launching in April 2021, ECHO has become the pathway for Intruder and Hold-up alarm activation signalling with 10 ECHO-connected police forces and over 300,000 police approved alarm systems protecting sites and premises in those areas. Since Essex Police and the Metropolitan Police announced their readiness to accept verified alarm activations via ECHO and the ECHO-connected service launched, ECHO has grown in stature establishing itself as a cornerstone in the police&rsq...

IT Managed Services Provider, Emerge Digital, has teamed up with the software company within the MSP space, ConnectWise, to make enterprise-level cyber security protection accessible to SMEs and help reduce the spiraling cost of security for corporations. Redefining cyber security In 2022, 54% of SMEs experienced a cyber-attack, according to a Vodafone study, an increase of 15% in two years. In a separate report, 38% admitted to having an insufficient budget to adequately p...

Distology, the specialist IT cybersecurity distributor, has announced a new strategic partnership with Harbor Solutions, a managed service provider (MSP) which specialises in data protection and recovery. Harbor Solutions, which was named Global MSP of the Year by Druva and EMEA MSP Partner of the Year by Rubrik Inc, has only ever been available through the channel. However, this is set to change as the new partnership will see Harbor Solutions join Distology’s ever-growing vendor portfol...

Feedzai, the world’s first RiskOps platform for financial risk management, has released its latest report - The Human Impact of Fraud and Financial Crime on Customer Trust in Banks.  The report, based on research of 4,000 consumers in the UK and US, reveals how fraudsters are taking advantage of the widening fraud knowledge gap, outlining the urgent need for banks to educate and protect their customers with technology.  Report findings The report reveals that while over h...

Checkpoint Systems, a global pioneer in radio frequency identification (RFID and RF) technology and inventory control solutions, will showcase its RFID product range at the Retail Technology Show from 26-27 April, 2023 at Olympia London. The retail technology solutions provider will exhibit its extensive inlay and label designs, including the DUÉ Mini label and UNO dual technology inlays, two of the most popular products at the recent EuroShop 2023 exhibition in Germany. DUÉ...

Edgio, the platform of choice for speed, security, and simplicity at the edge has announced the general availability of the Edgio Applications Platform v7.  Its new integrated performance and security features are designed to increase organisational revenues and accelerate developer team velocity through better website performance and multi-layer security.  Unified platform Through the integrated, unified platform, Edgio reduces the need for multiple-point solutions while enabling o...

Allied Universal, the globally renowned security and facility services company, and MSA Security®, an Allied Universal company, announced the strategic expansion of services in the Las Vegas region with the acquisition of Elite Tactical Security Solutions. “We are excited to expand our presence in the Las Vegas market, North America’s preeminent destination for exhibitions, events and entertainment,” said Allied Universal’s Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer...

Traka has been shortlisted for two awards at the prestigious Retail Systems Awards 2023, recognising its commitment to implementing advanced security technology to supply chain, logistics, and in-store retail environments. The Retail Systems Awards in its 18th year is an annual event that celebrates excellence and innovation in the retail technology sector, recognising the achievements of companies that have implemented outstanding solutions in the industry. Categories  Traka, as the pio...

The US National Cybersecurity Strategy unveiled by the White House on March 2 began a new era of expectations for cybersecurity, one that shifts to a shared responsibility between companies and vendors.  In the spirit of the new industry framework, Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company, announced the members of the company’s CISO Advisory Board.  CISO Advisory Board Rubrik’s CISO Advisory Board is chaired by Chris Krebs, the first Director of the U.S. Cyber...

NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC., a provider of performance management, cybersecurity, and DDoS protection solutions announced findings from its 5th Anniversary DDoS Threat Intelligence Report that points to a new era of multi-vector attacks focused on taking down victims using application-layer and botnet-based direct-path attacks.   Attack frequency has increased tenfold since NETSCOUT’s first report in 2005. HTTP/HTTPS application-layer attacks With over one billion websites worldwide, H...

With the ever-developing cyber threat landscape and increasingly demanding consumer expectations, balancing cybersecurity and customer experience needs can be very challenging for an organisation.  Edgio, the platform of choice for speed, security, and simplicity at the edge, identifies two of the most common cyber threats that can be limited through edge computing and provide the best possible user experience.  Zero-day attacks Some of the most prominent threats today are zero-day...

Anviz, a provider of smart security solutions, exhibited its latest access control, time and attendance, and surveillance solutions at ISC West 2023, from March 29th to 31st, 2023.   At the show, Anviz demonstrated how its innovative solutions can help organisations of all sizes improve their security and safety, as well as streamline their access control and time and attendance processes. Biometric and security solutions  "We are excited to be back at ISC West this year to sh...

Lumeo, a designer of computer vision solutions, announces a suite of advanced analytics that can help warehouses, distribution centres, logistics operations, and retailers comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and regulations. Lumeo’s unique building-block approach allows for quick development and deployment of advanced AI solutions at the edge or on the cloud that help to prevent accidents and their inherent costs. Bureau of Labor Statist...

Sophos, a global pioneer in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service published a new survey report, “The State of Cybersecurity 2023: The Business Impact of Adversaries on Defenders,” which found that, globally, 93% of organisations find the execution of some essential security operation tasks, such as threat hunting, challenging. Survey findings  These challenges also include understanding how an attack happened, with 75% of respondents stating they have chal...

Senstar, a provider of sensing and information management solutions for the protection of critical infrastructure, is showcasing award-winning and ground-breaking technologies at ISC West 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.  Highlighted will be the award-winning sensor fusion engine, a wide range of perimeter sensors, and software innovations for security and business operations. Sensor Fusion Engine “Our development team has made advancements with the Sensor Fusion Engine, a breakthr...

Ahead of World Backup Data Day, please find comments below by Dr. Johannes Ullrich, Dean of Research at SANS Technology Institute, and Lisa Erickson, Head of Data Protection Product Management at Veritas. Dr. Johannes explains why data should be considered 'at risk’ if it can’t be found in at least three locations and Lisa Erickson says organisations should implement comprehensive classification systems to understand the kinds of data they have and therefore where and how it should...

Intruder Detection manufacturer - Texecom is pleased to confirm their Digital Services platforms have received Cyber Security Product Assurance Group (CySPAG) accreditation from the BSIA. CySPAG accreditation Set up in 2017, the Cyber Security Product Assurance Group (CySPAG) is an action group that is operated by the BSIA to tackle cybersecurity in the professional security industry to ensure best-in-class digital security products enter the market. Following a strict assessment procedure to...

Chubb Fire & Security is pleased to announce that it has appointed four new Managing Directors (MDs) to strengthen its position as a global leader in the fire and security services industry.  Fulco de Vries Fulco de Vries joins as Managing Director for the Benelux region. He joined SK FireSafetyGroup in 2013, after working for Ajax Chubb Varel (before it was rebranded to Chubb) and parent company, UTC Fire & Security, for eigh...

DITEK, the provider of surge protection solutions, is exhibiting the latest advancements in technology at ISC West 2023, March 29-31 in Las Vegas. Visitors to DITEK booth #8058 can browse DITEK’s suite of products, including the expanded Versa-Module 2 modular surge protection system, and hear about the company’s new online training platform, DITEK University. Equipment safe “Our solutions deliver peace of mind to system designers, installers, and end users, ensuring that t...

viisights, Inc., a global pioneer in behavioural recognition video analytics, is showcasing its latest advancements in proactive intelligence here at ISC West 2023 in booth 9123, and in the Milestone booth 18053. Innovative video technology  viisights’ innovative video understanding technology utilises deep neural networks to detect and analyse the behaviours of individuals, other diverse objects, and their relevant contexts in real-time utilising existing video infrastructure. Th...

Viakoo, the award-winning provider of service assurance and management solutions for physical security and IoT/OT systems, has introduced major enhancements to its Device Password Manager (DPM) to enable fast, comprehensive, and coordinated management of passwords within IoT devices and their related applications.  DPM enhancements  Unlike other solutions for password management that do not work with IoT devices or do not recognise the tightly coupled relationship between IoT/OT devi...

Safetrust, a provider of secure virtual credential solutions, will showcase its managed ecosystem for highly secure global identities at ISC West 2023, the USA's converged security industry trade show, from March 29-31, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Credential Manager Credential Manager is the central component of Safetrust’s managed ecosystem, offering a cloud-based portal for administrators to manage end users' credentials through a multi-tenant hosted platform. Advanced security featur...

As founding members of The Security Event, the event will see the first UK appearance of the Texecom Midnight Black Collection, a range of products designed to work in harmony with darker environments which have been created for businesses and sites that require or prefer a security solution which offers unrivalled, contemporary, and discreet protection that compliments their surroundings. Capture Remastered motion detectors Also making its first UK appearance at the event is the Capture Remas...

VIVOTEK, the globally renowned IP surveillance solution provider, proactively expands its AI security business and announced that the company has completed the integration of AI and its new products, allowing VIVOTEK to build users more comprehensive AI security solutions. With rich industry experience and capabilities accumulated over 23 years, VIVOTEK has gradually showcased its achievements in the global market and continued to introduce edge computing to front-end cameras and back-end syste...

Eagle Eye Networks, the globally renowned company in cloud video surveillance, will preview Eagle Eye Camera Direct Complete, showcase the newly enhanced Enterprise Edition, and new AI-powered tools for enterprise businesses at ISC West 2023, taking place at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas on March 28-31.  Eagle Eye Cloud VMS demonstration The Eagle Eye Networks team will meet with current and prospective customers at Booth 20035 to discuss and demo new products and new features of the fla...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the cybersecurity solutions company focused on cyber strategy and risk announces the launch of its new Ransomware Readiness Assessment service. The service helps organisations reduce their exposure to ransomware attacks, provides detailed assessments on areas requiring protection, and recommends how they should respond to attacks.   Ransomware Ransomware is malware designed to deny a user or organisation access to files on their computer. By encrypt...