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Dr Coyne’s presentation will highlight importance and scope of the private sector’s involvement in border security The head of the Border Security Programme for the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), Dr John Coyne, has joined the list of quality speakers taking part in CIVSEC 2016. Co-operating on border control Dr Coyne’s presentation will highlight importance and scope of the private sector’s involvement in border security and the growin...

The Aqua Container Security Platform gives organisations total control over the security and compliance posture of software containers Aqua Security™ (formerly named Scalock) today announced the company’s formal launch and General Availability of the Aqua Container Security Platform, the industry’s most comprehensive solution for securing containerised environments. The Aqua Container Security Platform provides organisations with full control over the securit...

The Rixson 609's overhead positioning significantly reduces vandalism compared to a surface-applied closer Rixson, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, is previewing a new overhead concealed closer  at AIA 2016 in Philadelphia. Launching in late 3rd quarter of this year, the Rixson 609 offers subtlety, security, and is available in 14 finishes. Versatile universal design While the closer is concealed in the header to reduce visual impact, it doesn’t compromise on versatilit...

$60 million worth of pharmaceuticals were stolen from the Eli Lilly warehouse in July 2010 A federal jury has ruled that Tyco Integrated Systems is not liable for a $60 million theft of prescription drugs six years ago from an Eli Lilly pharmaceutical warehouse in Enfield, Connecticut.   The lawsuit alleged that the burglary plot surrounding the heist involved access to confidential information about security weaknesses at the warehouse (which Tyco should have protected)...

The CDMA L57 Radio completes Honeywell’s suite of alarm communications radioscompatible with Verizon 1xRTT technology Honeywell has announced expanded cellular coverage with Verizon CDMA coverage for its LYNX 5210 and LYNX 7000 self-contained control panels, giving security dealers more options to expand their businesses in alternative cellular coverage areas. The CDMA L57 Radio completes Honeywell’s suite of alarm communications radios compatible with Verizon 1xRT...

At Security TWENTY 16, GJD will demonstrate its Clarius Plus range of Infra-Red and White-Light LED illuminators GJD, a manufacturer of professional external detector equipment, as well as Infra-Red and White-Light LED illuminators, will be exhibiting its full range of perimeter protection products at Security TWENTY 16 on Tuesday 5th July at the Hilton Deansgate Hotel, Manchester. Security sector developments Security TWENTY 16 is positioned to help professionals who specif...

Eight world-renowned speakers will make presentations at the world class CIVSEC Summit The critical civil security challenges facing Australia during the next three to five years will be put under the spotlight at the CIVSEC 2016 Summit. Setting the scene for the CIVSEC 2016 congress This high-level event will set the scene for the CIVSEC 2016 congress (conferences, seminars and workshop sessions that follow) and ignite the intellectual energy that will drive them. The summ...

The match-funded money awarded by Innovate UK, will enable Trace-in-Metal to further develop its metal marking system A North Yorkshire business that has developed a pioneering security system to ward off metal thieves has secured a £120,000 government innovation grant. Revolutionary metal marking system The match-funded money – awarded by Innovate UK – will enable Trace-in-Metal to further develop its revolutionary metal marking system and to help garner v...

All SurroundVideo cameras feature four individual day/night mechanical IR cut filters for the highest image quality at any time of day Arecont Vision, the provider of IP-based megapixel camera technology, has expanded the multi-sensor, multi-megapixel SurroundVideo panoramic and omnidirectional camera series with new models delivering important new features and capabilities. SurroundVideo series A single high-definition SurroundVideo camera can replace multiple pan-tilt-zoom...

Kings Security is able to report a crime at the click of a button, submitting video evidence of an incident Kings Security has teamed up with incident reporting software, Facewatch, to relieve pressure on police resources for tackling low level crime, by becoming the first professional security firm to use the tool to report incidents remotely. Alleviating pressure on police personnel By integrating Facewatch into the services which they already provide to third party client...

Business Insight 3 Ltd (Bi3) are proud to announce they have received the coveted Secured by Design (SBD) accreditation for their video analytics products: Davantis Version 70 ‘Daview S video analytics’ perimeter protection - sterile zone monitoring & transmission Davantis Version 70 ‘Daview LR video analytics’ perimeter protection long range - sterile zone monitoring & transmission The above products therefore meet both the Police Approved Standards and Po...

The conference will include engaging seminar presentations delivered by expert in the field on methods and regulations The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is delighted to announce the date for the first Liverpool Crime Prevention Exhibition and Conference which will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the 25th May 2016. This free to attend event will offer security companies an opportunity to showcase their products and will allow delegates to view the latest...

HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the “Aftershock 2” live demonstration on responding to crises and emergencies Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior inaugurated on Tuesday the activities of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2016). The ev...

Dahua home Wi-Fi solution is ideal for home or business owners who want to stay aware of their property 24/7 Dahua Technology, a manufacturer of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China, introduces home Wi-Fi solution, offering real-time monitor for home surveillance. Dahua home Wi-Fi solution allows users to monitor home or staff at work, and acts as a deterrent to thefts and other crimes. The resolution of Dahua home Wi-Fi series camera is up to 3-Megapi...

Raytec is delighted to announce that VARIO IP Network Illuminators are now fully integrated with the Avigilon Control Center (ACC) ™ Video Management System from Avigilon™. Improved security event response capabilities Through the use of the integration with the Avigilon Control Center from Avigilon™, VARIO IP illuminators can now operate in conjunction with Avigilon HD video security cameras and other network devices. This integration improves security event response capabil...

To meet different installation options, LTVsmart systems are available as Wi-Fi or conventionally wired systems Due to increasing number of burglaries and growing financial losses for house and flat owners, the German KfW recently started financial incentives for preventive measures against burglary. House owners' funding for security systems installation As part of the programme “Crime Prevention by anti-intrusion”, KfW subsidises burglary protection measures fo...

The update is based on reports given by the SEPA and non-SEPA country representatives at the 37th EAST meeting The European ATM Security Team (EAST) has just published its third European Fraud Update for 2015. This is based on country crime updates given by representatives of 17 countries in the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), and 3 non-SEPA countries, at the 37th EAST meeting held in London on 7th October 2015. Country crime updates Card skimming at ATMs was reported by s...

The VB-300 series is a body worn video camera styled like an ID card holder Edesix, a global market leader in body worn camera (BWC) solutions, is to showcase its new WiFi enabled VideoBadge, the VB-300 Series, at DSEI (Defence & Security Equipment International), the world’s largest trade show for the security and defence sectors. Multiple uses and applications The VB-300 series is a body worn video camera styled like an ID card holder. Its simple operation makes...

Canon Europe, a leader in imaging solutions, announced recently that its parent company, Canon Inc., is developing a high-sensitivity network camera equipped with a fast high-magnification lens capable of long-range colour image capture even at night, making possible the viewing of subjects that the naked eye would have trouble discerning. Monitoring infrastructure facilities Amid ever-increasing safety and security concerns, a growing need for advances in surveillance systems has fuelled dema...

The update is based on country crime updates given by representatives of 19 countries in SEPA and 2 non-SEPA countries The European ATM Security Team (EAST) has just published its second European Fraud Update for 2015. This is based on country crime updates given by representatives of 19 countries in the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), and 2 non-SEPA countries, at the 36th EAST meeting held at Europol in the Hague on 10th June 2015. Card skimming at ATMs was reported by sev...

Study reveals that more than one in four British businesses suffer loss, disruption or inconvenience as result of security breaches A comprehensive study conducted across four European countries by YouGov for Vanderbilt reveals that more than one in four (28%) of small and medium sized British businesses have suffered loss, disruption or inconvenience as a direct result of physical or cyber security breaches. Yet while cyber security arguably gets the lion’s share of me...

These Guidelines have been put together by members of the EAST Expert Group on ATM Fraud The European ATM Security Team (EAST) has published a document entitled ‘Standardisation of Terminology for locations of Card Data Compromise devices at ATMs.’ These Guidelines have been put together by members of the EAST Expert Group on ATM Fraud (EGAF). Fraudsters have been constantly improving ATM skimming devices since the first basic devices appeared. Various types...

BSIA will continue building strong working relationships with the government to combat crime Following the outcome of the general election, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has reacted to the recent announcement news of a majority Conservative Government. James Kelly, Chief Executive of the BSIA, comments: "Political engagement and public affairs have long been at the heart of the BSIA's activity, and we have worked hard over the last fifteen years to forg...

Opening session witnessed range of impressive speakers who debated on threats from terrorist groups Mark Rowley, Head of Specialist Operations and Assistant Commissioner Metropolitan Police, delivered the opening address at the World Counter Terror Congress on the first day of Counter Terror Expo which runs from 21- 22 April at Olympia in London. According to Mr. Rowley, the security level that was raised to "Severe" in autumn 2014, will likely stay for some time. Nearly...

e2v stand will have a variety of defence technologies and demos on display Media are invited to book a meeting with e2v’s team of experts at this year’s Counter Terror Expo at London’s Olympia where e2v has a variety of defence technologies and demos on display. e2v’s stand displays Defence Solutions: RF Safe-Stop™ generates a non-lethal pulsed beam to temporarily deactivate a vehicle’s engine. This beam couples into the vehicle&rsqu...

BSIA reinforces importance of continued partnership leading to success of neighbourhood policing The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) – the trade body representing the UK’s private security industry – has called for increased partnership work between the police and the private security industry in response to Labour’s pledge to guarantee neighbourhood policing in every area.  The private sector has a significant role to play in ass...

ASIS International showcased Europe’s leading suppliers of security technology and solutions ASIS International held its 14th European Security Conference & Exhibition on 29-31 March 2015 at the Messe Frankfurt Congress Centre in Frankfurt, Germany. Almost 500 attendees from 46 countries gathered to take part in a rich programme composed of exciting networking events, key industry presentations with exceptional keynote speakers and an industry exhibition showcasi...

Event will also provide security solutions available to help businesses tackle issues of crime Police and security industry experts were on hand to provide valuable security advice to North-West based businesses last week at the annual Manchester Security conference and exhibition. Organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in partnership with Greater Manchester Police and the Manchester City Centre Crime Prevention Panel, the event aims to inform busi...

Even in the darkest of nights, the IndigoVision HD Interceptor PTZ makes easy work of catching criminals. Covert, infrared lighting enables the Interceptor to track suspects 570ft/175m away. If they get too close, turn on the lights and let them know user is watching! White lighting enables the Interceptor to track suspects 490ft/150m away in full color, Full HD video. Full HD 1080p video, 30x optical zoom. Full pan-tilt coverage, flat glass optics. In-built wiper & vandal proof enclosure....

There were more than double number of arrests in spring 2014 compared to winter 2013/14 Springtime is not all sunshine when it comes to security, warns Farsight Security Services. The remote monitoring station’s statistics have revealed a peak in security breaches in March, April and May 2014. More than double the number of arrests occurred in spring 2014 compared to winter 2013/14. In total the number of incidents raised was 46 per cent higher in spring compared to wi...