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Doug Dickerson has joined Razberi Technologies as CEO to propel its growth in the video surveillance security arena. He brings more than 25 years of technology industry experience to the role. Founder and former CEO Tom Galvin has been appointed chief product officer to spearhead continued development of the technology he originally invented. “I’m excited to be joining Razberi at this opportune time, because we see in the news every day the importance of securing our digital and phy...

Arecont Vision Costar, global network-based video surveillance solutions provider, announces the addition of Bongiorno and Associates, Inc. as a new Authorised Manufacturer’s Representative. The company will provide additional sales resources to the Arecont Vision Costar team in the North Eastern United States, including the New York City Metro Area. “The Bongiorno team brings expertise in security and related industries with long-standing relationships with key VARs and Architect &...

HID Global, a global provider of trusted identity solutions, unveiled a new subscription-based delivery model simplifying access to its broad suite of identity and access management (IAM) software and services. The new HID ActivOne is an end-to-end digital identity management and authentication solution for large organisations, securing the identity of people, critical data and assets -- all with the flexibility of a subscription.  Organisations realize that it is not possible to rely on a...

Johnson Controls announces the release of Metasys 10.0, designed to deliver more unified building management. This latest Metasys release provides facility personnel with smarter building automation, faster responses to critical alarms and new integrations with fire detection, security and lighting systems – all with visibility from a single common interface. Metasys 10.0 integrations Metasys 10.0 introduces a new and improved set of integrations. These include new integrations with C&mi...

Maxxess Systems introduces new enterprise software that combines security, communications, business intelligence and data integration into a single, easy-to-use platform called Maxxess InSite. Maxxess InSite, unified interface platform Maxxess InSite sets a new benchmark for security and business intelligence software platforms by every standard of measure" Nothing operates, functions or looks like Maxxess InSite. It combines systems intelligence and human intelligence to detect and respond to...

Exabeam, the next-gen SIEM company, has announced two new features: Exabeam Smart Timelines and a single user interface (UI), as part of its ongoing mission to improve security analyst productivity. The additions to the Exabeam security information and event management (SIEM) platform will offer improved detection, investigation and response to threats. The company also announced the general availability (GA) of its Threat Intelligence Service to its customer base. Smart Timelines Smart Timeli...

LifeSafety Power Inc., global provider of intelligent networking power solutions, has forged a technology partnership with Identiv, renowned provider of physical security and secure identification solutions, providing greater integration and visibility to connected power solutions in access control specifications. Access control rack configuration The technology partnership between Identiv and LifeSafety Power presents an out-of-the-box, sleek, space-saving access control rack configuration th...

Check Point announces the general availability of CloudGuard SaaS, an industry-first cloud suite designed to prevent sophisticated security threats that target SaaS applications. One of the latest additions to Check Point’s CloudGuard portfolio of cloud security products, CloudGuard SaaS protects enterprises that use SaaS applications and cloud-based email (including Office 365, GSuite and OneDrive), and prevents targeted attacks intended to steal sensitive data. Addressing advanced SaaS...

Telefónica España, the Telecommunications Operator in Spain with a fixed and mobile network, together with Allot Ltd., a global provider of innovative network intelligence and security solutions for service providers worldwide, joined forces last year to deliver an innovative, comprehensive, network-based cybersecurity solution for consumers. The agreement was announced in February 2017. This initiative arises from the current market need for an advanced consumer-focussed security...

Panasonic’s secure communication platform has been named as the holistic security system of the year at IFSEC’s Security & Fire Excellence Awards 2018. Cyber security deterrents The package of cyber security deterrents was developed to mitigate the risk of attacks on IP surveillance systems and protects against video tampering, altering, spoofing and snooping. All firmware is encrypted to reduce the possibility of it being downloaded from the manufacturer’s website and d...

Cyberattacks targeting IoT devices and consequently video systems as well are growing more frequent at an unprecedented rate. The things users should consider in their security strategy are highlighted in an information package from the Regensburg-based video equipment manufacturer with information and specific recommended measures. They show that the essential aspects extend beyond the classic instruments of cybersecurity. Security specialists at many banks in several different countries were...

The Boring Labs announces its Boring Toolbox, a series of functional tools that help enterprises and integrators more efficiently manage medium-to-large distributed video surveillance/security networks using Milestone XProtect Express+, XProtect Professional+, XProtect Expert and XProtect Corporate. Initial tools include hardware/device name, password and device-group management that reduce the time spent on these manual functions by up to 97%. “While working as a leading Milestone integr...

Pivot3, global provider of security, Internet of Things (IoT) and hybrid cloud infrastructure solutions, has announced the introduction of the Pivot3 Architect and Engineer (A&E) Program. This initiative will provide architects, engineers and consultants with the resources and support needed to make intelligent decisions when specifying infrastructure platforms at the core of enterprise-class IoT, video surveillance and security solutions for their clients. Pivot3 A&E Program The Pivo...

BeyondTrust, the pioneer in privilege-centric security, announced that the company has been named as McAfee’s Security Innovation Alliance (SIA) Partner of the Year winner. This news comes on the heels of last year’s award as Runner Up for McAfee’s SIA Most Innovative Partner of the Year. The award was announced at the McAfee MPOWER Cybersecurity Summit in Las Vegas on October 16. “We’re honoured to be recognised for our continued work with the Security Innovation...

PerpetuityARC Training, part of Linx International Group, is proud to announce that its Advanced Investigation Techniques course has attained IQ Level 5 accreditation. The five-day classroom course provides security and HR professionals, general managers and people working in compliance and audit roles with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct effective, legally compliant investigations. Advanced Investigation Techniques is ideal for professionals working in the private sector who have...

As cybersecurity has become a boardroom issue, there is an increasing call for the financial exposure from cyber risk to be measured. This enables financial appraisal of cybersecurity investments and informs decisions on cybersecurity insurance. Applying quantitative techniques to cybersecurity has long been considered a complex, if not impossible task due to the large number of factors to consider each with varying degrees of uncertainty and the lack of relevant, contextual data on cyber breac...

Becrypt, a trusted provider of endpoint cybersecurity software solutions, announced the launch of Paradox Edge, a desktop-as-a-service or secure ‘cloud client’ platform that is optimised for accessing cloud services. Paradox Edge is a managed service that enables organisations to extend the value of cloud adoption across the enterprise by reducing the software complexity associated with end user devices. It represents a highly cost-effective and scalable solution to the challenge of...

ProdataKey (PDK), an innovator of cloud-based networked and wireless access control products and services, has released a whitepaper addressing the cybersecurity benefits of cloud-based access control solutions. The confluence of cyber and physical security is driving dealers and integrators, along with their customers, to question the best ways to address security vulnerabilities in the systems they install. Juniper Research estimates that by 2019, the annual cost of cyber-attacks will cost bus...

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), a trusted partner for safety software protecting millions of individuals, released key findings from its 2018 survey, Emergency Preparedness and Security Trends in Healthcare after polling hundreds of healthcare safety leaders across the United States. The survey results, which will be revealed in a webinar on Thursday, October 25, examined the current and most pressing emergency concerns for hospitals and healthcare facilities. Specific building emergencies, such as...

“With C•CURE 9000 at the heart of so many high security solutions, it is not surprising that end-users want to be kept informed on any emerging cyber threats and how we are dealing with them,” said Gordon Morrison, GB Sales Director for the Tyco access control and video brands. “In this respect the well-established Tyco Cyber Protection Program, which we see as part of our long-term' holistic approach to supplying customers with quality solutions, is helping us maintain a...

Pulse Secure, the provider of Secure Access solutions, announced that analyst firm Frost & Sullivan recognised Pulse Secure among the top four major NAC leaders in the SMB to Large Enterprise segment by market share and among the top three NAC vendors showing the most significant market share gains. The recent Frost & Sullivan ‘2018 Network Access Control (NAC) Market, Global, Forecast to 2022’ report states that network visibility is critical. Every device on a network is a...

The Royal Boon Edam International B.V. (Boon Edam) announced the launch of the Circlelock Combi, a half portal that attaches to an existing door – therefore, transforming the entrance into a high security entrance, which is capable of protecting against both unauthorised entry and piggybacking. Renovation and construction costs can escalate quickly, when locking down a highly sensitive area. Now, users can attach the Circlelock Combi easily and quickly, to either the secure or non-secure...

Security Essen 2018 presented itself as the international source of inspiration for the industry. 950 exhibitors from 43 countries showed their innovations for increased safety and convenience to over 36,000 trade visitors from 125 nations at Messe Essen on topics ranging from cyber security to innovations for building security and new solutions for the protection of valuables. The representatives of the companies, associations and institutions were in great demand as discussion partners. There...

Axis Communications, the pioneer in network video technology, has been awarded full membership of SBD, part of the Police Crime Prevention Initiatives’ (PCPI) group of crime prevention organisations, which operate in support of the Police Service throughout the UK. Membership was awarded after 15 of Axis’ network video products were accredited for achieving SBD’s Police Preferred Specification (PPS) standards for security. The PPS accreditations include a variety of devices fr...

Hikvision, the worldwide supplier of innovative security products and solutions, announced its IP camera product series, DS-2CD3 and DS-2CD5, have achieved the certificate of Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation (abbreviated as Common Criteria or CC) with assurance type EAL2 augmented with ALC_FLR.2 (EAL2+). It demonstrates Hikvision’s commitment to global customers on reliability and cybersecurity. As one of the most widely recognised international standards (IS...

By leveraging each other‘s technologies as companies sharing the dormakaba banner, LEGIC and Farpointe Data are at the forefront of the new expanding market for secure mobile credentials. LEGIC‘s 6000 series reader ICs and the mobile service LEGIC Connect are at the heart of Farpointe‘s new, award-winning Conekt mobile smartphone access control solution. Farpointe’s first Conekt products are the K-BLE mobile access credentials and K-SMART3 electronic access readers with...

Hikvision, the world’s supplier of innovative security products and solutions, announced its IP camera product series, DS-2CD3 and DS-2CD5, have achieved the Certificate of Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation (abbreviated as Common Criteria or CC) with assurance type EAL2 augmented with ALC_FLR.2 (EAL2+). It demonstrates Hikvision’s commitment to global customers on reliability and cybersecurity. As one of the most widely recognised international standards...

Uri Guterman, Head of Product & Marketing for Hanwha Techwin Europe, sings the praises of SD cards and provides some useful guidelines on what to look out for when buying them. He said, “SD cards are small and tucked away, but should never be taken for granted. SD cards can make a significant contribution towards end-users achieving maximum benefit from their video surveillance systems. They come in various formats for users to choose from, although the decision will obviously be affe...

Aqua Security, the premier platform provider for securing container-based and cloud-native applications, announced version 3.2 of its cloud-native security platform, featuring deep runtime protection capabilities and extended security and compliance controls across the cloud-native stack. Runtime protection against “Zero Days” Sophisticated attacks often exploit unknown vulnerabilities in the application or operating system, also known as “zero days”, to either escalate...

Aqua Security, global provider for securing container-based and cloud-native applications, announced that it is introducing a commercial Kubernetes application to all users of the Google Cloud Platform Marketplace (GCP Marketplace). The new offering provides customers with Aqua’s enterprise-class container security platform available in hourly per-node consumption pricing, making it much simpler to protect applications quickly with no up-front investment. For the first time ever, commercia...