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OnSolve, the global provider of mass notification and critical communication solutions for enterprise, small business, and government organisations, announced the acquisition of Stabilitas, a situational awareness provider that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify adverse events, analyse the risks posed by those events, and provide stakeholders with actionable threat intelligence. Critical event information Stabilitas’ AI solution constantly ingests more tha...

Razberi Technologies has extended its software platform to integrate deeper with video management software (VMS) from Milestone Systems, providing increased uptime assurance, cyber threat protection and faster problem resolution. Monitor security network With Razberi Monitor™, security professionals can securely and remotely monitor their physical security network – especially relevant during these times of social distancing requirements. IT professionals can quickly review cyber s...

Aqua Security, the pure-play cloud-native security, announced that its Cloud Native Security Platform is available through Red Hat® Marketplace, an open cloud marketplace that makes it easier to discover and access certified software for container-based environments across the hybrid cloud. Built in partnership by Red Hat and IBM, Red Hat Marketplace is designed to meet the unique needs of developers, procurement teams and IT leaders through simplified and streamlined access to popular ente...

ABLOY, the physical security and door product company, has launched its new eCLIQ electronic lock through ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions. Featuring a chip and 128-bit AES encryption, the new eCLIQ has been developed to offer security and resistance to electronic attack, the manufacturer says. Its microelectronics ensure communication between lock and key, while the eCLIQ cylinders and programmable keys are robust enough to withstand the harshest weather, the company adds. eCLIQ’s flexibili...

Axis Communications makes audio systems smarter and easier than ever with a line of network audio solutions built for scalability and flexibility based on the customers’ needs. Easily install and manage Axis audio solutions and instantly improve customers’ business operations and security. Axis all-in-one audio solutions can be scaled to fit different spaces and are flexible enough to deliver the right message at the right time and place. Intuitively manage thousands of audio device...

Allied Universal®, a security and facility services company in North America, received a letter of appreciation from the U.S. Department of Justice’s United States Marshals Service. The letter of appreciation was regarding the apprehension of Gerald Hunter, who was #1 on the Most Wanted list of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) St. Louis Strike Force’s West Central Region. Crucial security intelligence This is due to his suspected role in the illegal traffi...

Boon Edam Inc., a global provider in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announces the 40th anniversary of the launch of the company’s renowned Tourlock security revolving door. The demand for this reliable security entrance, first built in 1980, continues to grow as the risks to organisations due to unauthorised entry increase. The Tourlock is used in thousands of facilities worldwide including commercial campuses and government buildings due to its high level of throug...

viisights, Inc., the globally renowned developer of innovative behavioural understanding systems for real-time video intelligence, continues to gain momentum with cities, organisations, and technology partners that are serving the United States of America and global markets. viisights Wise The company’s highly innovative and unique solution, viisights Wise, provides municipalities and organisations with the ability to automatically detect, analyse, and differentiate human behaviours, suc...

The ESA Leadership Summit - the strategically efficient annual event for company pioneers in the electronic security and life safety industry - has announced it will take the summit experience virtual in 2020 as ESA Leadership Summit Stay Connected. This virtual event will be held Sept 29 - Oct 1, connecting leaders with the content and contacts they need to thrive amidst uncertainty. The summit will still deliver top-notch education, self-selected one-on-one meetings with vendors and purposefu...

AMAG Technology recently released version 1.2 of Symmetry Business Intelligence, the new data analytics application used to track anomalous access control activity and flag cardholders who present the highest potential risk to an organisation. New features The latest release introduces several important new features including: Suspicious Activity: A new dashboard shows unusual or suspicious events which require additional scrutiny by security. A good example of suspicious activity is where...

CyberCube, a cyber analytics provider, has completed its Service Organisation Control 2 Type II (SOC 2® Type II) audit report. The report is based on an examination of CyberCube’s internal controls and procedures. CyberCube is committed to exceeding critical compliance standards for its customers. A SOC 2 Type II report assures its clients that the company meets the suitability of design and operating effectiveness of applicable controls. Information security policies SOC 2 Type II...

Building on the success of HID’s Mercury, HID Global, a worldwide provider in trusted identity solutions, has announced the HID Aero platform featuring its next generation of open-architecture intelligent controllers that increase choices for a wide range of businesses while future-proofing access control investments as requirements change. “HID Aero is providing a broader market with features that were generally available only in solutions for larger organisations, while eliminatin...

Digital Guardian, a provider of data loss prevention, announced the successful completion of its Service Organisation Control (SOC) 2 certification for the Digital Guardian Cloud Platform and its Managed Security Program Services. The examination, completed by independent CPA firm Schellman & Company, LLC provides independent validation that Digital Guardian’s internal security controls are in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA) applic...

ASIS International, the world’s association for security management professionals, has announced its educational lineup for Global Security Exchange Plus (GSX+) 2020, taking place 21-25-September. The impressive slate includes more than 100 scheduled and on-demand sessions, organised into five subject matter areas, and reinforces ASIS’s commitment to providing the most diverse, thought-provoking, educational programs for security professionals worldwide. Through GSX+, attendees can e...

Invixium, a global provider of advanced touchless biometric solutions and CQR Security Ltd., a UK based manufacturer of detection devices, sounders and cabling for the global intrusion and access control markets, jointly announce an exclusive distribution partnership for the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. As a respected global player in the intrusion prevention and access control markets, CQR brings nearly 40 years of trusted industry experience as a manufacturer and distributor of...

Iris ID, a provider of iris recognition technology, announces it has entered into an agreement to provide its contactless IrisAccess biometric readers to Securiport, a global provider of cutting-edge airport security and border management technologies used by dozens of countries around the world. Securiport’s automated kiosks and gates authenticate people’s identities at airports, seaports, border crossings and other critical locations. Dr. Enrique Segura, chief executive officer an...

ASIS International, the globally renowned association for security management professionals, has announced that General Stan McChrystal, US Army (RET), will present a Global Security Exchange Plus (GSX+) keynote address on Military & Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at GSX+. The presentation, titled Leading in a New World, will take place on Wednesday, 23 September. Global Security Exchange Plus “GSX+ offers a unique opportunity to share the insights and guidance from global thought...

Today’s market wants access control systems that are always available, scalable, and integrated with other security solutions like video and intrusion systems to ensure the highest security and safety levels. At the same time, these systems must be easy to configure and use. With the introduction of the Access Management System 3.0, Bosch meets all of these requirements. Always available for security Access Management System 3.0 is designed to be available at all times. Its resilient des...

Everbridge Inc., the global provider in critical event management (CEM), announced that Siemens, one of the world’s producers of energy efficient technologies and #62 on the 2020 Forbes Global 2000, will adopt the Everbridge CEM Platform to help protect Siemens’ workforce and operations against critical events of all kinds, from the COVID-19 pandemic and political unrest to sudden economic changes and more. The two companies have also formed a technology alliance in which Siemens wi...

The perimeter is the first line of defence against intruders who could put people or assets in danger. For many forward-looking businesses, the answer is to deploy thermal cameras, which offers a number of advanced benefits. In complex light environments, at night, or in severe weather conditions, many conventional ‘visible light’ cameras may not be able to recognise intruders and alert security teams. By contrast, thermal cameras can recognise tiny changes in temperature, allo...

Hundreds of thousands of priceless artifacts in several Iraqi museums have been protected from the threat of theft and looting by marking them with SmartWater’s unique invisible code. Unique invisible code Funded by the British Council, approximately 273,000 artifacts held in Iraqi museums have been protected using this new approach. Priceless objects can be traced back to the site they were stolen from, making it easier for law enforcement agencies to prove theft, thereby creating a pow...

Abnormal Security, a pioneer in protecting large enterprises from Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks, published research data that shows a 200 percent increase in BEC attacks focused on invoice or payment fraud from April to May 2020. This sharp rise continues the trend observed by Abnormal Security throughout the year. Invoice and payment fraud According to the Abnormal Security Quarterly BEC Report for Q1 2020, invoice and payment fraud attacks increased more than 75 percent in the...

The Security Industry Association (SIA), the trade association representing security solutions providers, announced its strong opposition to the introduced bicameral Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act. The bill would impose a blanket ban on most federal use of nearly all biometric and related image analytics technologies, incorrectly labelling all such technologies as surveillance regardless of application, while forcing essentially all state and local governments to do...

While cybersecurity may not seem the most urgent priority for entrepreneurs and their start-up business ventures, increasing the emphasis placed on cybersecurity reaps rewards as the business matures. This is the key message from cyber risk analytics expert CyberCube in its contribution to a new World Economic Forum report published. The report Incentivising Responsible and Secure Innovation: A Framework for Investors and Entrepreneurs focuses on incentivising secure and responsible innovation...

UK-based Trustonic announces a strategic partnership with the smartphone manufacturer Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. to better serve their mutual partners and customers. This multi-year deal will lead to the integration of Trustonic’s security platform with Samsung’s device-embedded Knox security platform. This creates a single-cloud solution for mobile operators and distributors to manage and protect their Samsung smartphones and tablets throughout the supply chain. Trustonic’s...

Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions, which was established on October 1, 2019 and formally operates as Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Corporation of America (PIPSA) in the United States of America, is changing its global brand to i-PRO. i-PRO branding The new i-PRO branding reflects a significant change in philosophy relative to the company’s go-to market strategies, product and integrated system offerings, and reseller and technology partnerships. Comprised of the professional securit...

UVeye, an Israeli supplier of contact-free vehicle-inspection systems, has named two executives to head its North American management team for the launch of cost-saving products designed for car dealers, used-car auction houses, and major vehicle fleets. New appointments Glenn Hemminger joins UVeye as Managing Director of North American Operations, and Bob Rich will be the North American Sales Director. The company recently announced plans to establish new offices in Ohio and New York and expe...

Bugcrowd, the crowdsourced security company, released its 2020 Inside the Mind of a Hacker report, the study to date on the global hacking community. Among the report’s key findings, human ingenuity supported by actionable intelligence of the Bugcrowd platform were found to be critical ingredients to maintaining a resilient infrastructure. AI-powered solutions not enough In fact, 78% of hackers indicated AI-powered cybersecurity solutions alone aren’t enough to outmanoeuvre cyber...

Having featured some of Taiwan’s first face recognition cameras, GeoVision, a provider of professional-grade video management systems and integrated security solutions, now goes another step further. The newest GV-VMS 18.1 extends the capabilities of its face recognition devices across one's everyday cameras to present a unified, smart security surveillance system. With a suitability to all types of cameras, even including the cameras of one's mobile phones, security managers using GV-VMS...

Crossword Cybersecurity PLC, the technology commercialisation company focused solely on cyber security and risk, has announced that its Consulting division has signed a three year contract with Agria Pet Insurance Ltd, the award winning lifetime pet insurer, working as its trusted cyber security partner. Crossword’s Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) managed service will be used by Agria to improve its cyber security posture. This security partnership follows the successfu...