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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...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance launched an enhanced Enterprise Edition equipped with AI-powered tools such as Smart Video Search with Smart Layouts and other impactful features designed for large, distributed and multinational businesses.  Enhanced capabilities Complementing the core features of the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS, the enhanced Enterprise Edition adds capabilities for the high-stakes security requirements of enterprise businesses:  AI-power...

Alexey Khitrov, Founder & President, of ID R&D comments, "The launch of GPT-4 by OpenAI onto the market heralds a new pace for the advancement of generative software." "With enhanced scope to emulate human-level performance in academic scenarios, the refinement of the technology is truly impressive, but these improved capabilities also offer cybercriminals more ways to make their fraud operations more effective and scalable."  Augmented language processing “Augmented langua...

Energy security tops the list of the ‘most exciting’ areas of smart utility development, ahead of climate-related and disaster management technologies. This is according to a recent survey among senior professionals at US utility companies, and interviews at the leading utility industry event, DISTRIBUTECH 2023 in February 2023. Commissioned by Wi-SUN Alliance, a global association of industry-leading companies driving the adoption of interoperable wireless solutions for use in smar...

Sometimes a product comes along that disrupts the market, taking quality, ease of use, and reliability to new levels. In March 2013, FLIR (currently Teledyne FLIR) released the first models in its K-series thermal imaging cameras for firefighting applications.  A decade down the line, the ground-breaking K-series remains the market leader in firefighting applications, allowing crews to visualise a plan of attack, locate hot spots, and save lives in ultra-quick time. The origins of Tel...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announced it has been awarded a contract to supply the Kingdom of Bahrain with an end-to-end ePassport solution. HID’s solution will enable the Gulf nation to take a significant step in its identity journey, by moving from a machine-readable passport (MRP) to an electronic passport. The solution will be supported by HID’s chip operating system SOMA™ and HID Integrale™, a modular ID system for enrollment, personalis...

Gallagher is thrilled to announce that Adelaine Orpin, Director of Sales – West, has been recognised as part of the 2023 honouree list for the SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100 (SIA WISF Power 100). This initiative honors 100 women in the security industry each year who are role models for actively advancing diversity, inclusion, innovation, and leadership in the community. Adelaine's achievements Adelaine embodies the spirit of the SIA WISF Power 100 and has risen in the ranks fr...

Allied Universal®, a security and facility services provider announced that Deborah Pecci, one of the company’s prominent female pioneers, has been selected for the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) 2023 Women in Security Forum Power 100 list.   As executive vice president, Global Employment & Litigation Counsel, Pecci leads the litigation and labour and employment law functions for Allied Universal. Allied Universal is the third-largest employer in the U.S. and sev...

Elite Interactive Solutions, the pioneer in guard replacement services using proprietary intelligence and 100% verified police calls, celebrates the work of their Law Enforcement Advisory Board in bridging the relationship between remote guarding solutions and law enforcement via a direct feedback relationship with on the ground first responder teams to continually improve operating standards. Law Enforcement Advisory Board members carry over 100 years of combined law enforcement experience an...

Logpoint announced the launch of AgentX, an endpoint agent for Windows, Linux, MacOS, and Cloud deployments. AgentX accelerates threat detection and investigation on endpoints and ensures fast response capabilities. In addition to gathering telemetry, AgentX adds interrogation, compliance checks, and vulnerability management capabilities to Logpoint’s security operations platform, converging SIEM, SOAR, and UEBA technologies, to improve overall security posture significantly. Accele...

Many species on the earth are currently threatened by environmental problems and human activities. To help endangered species survive, technology is increasingly being used as an innovative way to promote sustainability and biodiversity conservation. Hainan gibbons Hainan gibbons (Nomascus hainanus) live in the Bawangling National Nature Reserve on Hainan Island, China. They are listed as "critically endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), with less than 10 le...

Elite Interactive Solutions, the pioneer in remote crime prevention services using proprietary intelligence and 100% verified police calls, has posted a 40% increase in revenues for fiscal 2022. The growth is attributed to demand for the company’s innovative Digital Guards™ solution, which has proven to be 96% effective in preventing non-violent criminal activity, with the 4% balance resulting in criminal arrest according to company data. Additionally, has also proven to eliminate...

Alcatraz AI, a global pioneer in autonomous access control solutions announced it will unveil the latest advancements in frictionless, secure, private access control at ISC West 2023 in booth #30075, including new web-based Mobile Enrollment and Privacy Consent Management features of the Rock™. ISC West will be held March 28-31, 2023 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. Mobile Enrollment functionality Alcatraz AI will provide demonstrations of the Rock and its newly-launched web...

84% of UK technologists admit that the rush to rapidly innovate and respond to the changing needs of customers and users has come at the expense of robust application security during software development, according to new Cisco AppDynamics research, “The shift to a security approach for the full application stack.” Research findings The research reveals that 83% of technologists working with the UK report that their organisation has experienced an expansion in its attack surfaces o...

British technology company, Sunstone Systems has unveiled its latest innovative product - one it believes will help businesses and contractors working on sites to finally turn the tide against construction crime. Sunstone’s IO System Sunstone’s IO System is a tech solution designed to solve problems, it has been specifically developed to tackle site crime. This is a rapidly deployable security and communication hub that is designed to support multiple CCTV cameras of any type, but...