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11:11 Systems (11:11), a managed infrastructure solutions provider, announces a new case study with Rivermark Community Credit Union. Founded more than 70 years ago, Rivermark Community Credit Union provides financial solutions to over 90,000 members across the Pacific Northwest. Rivermark is entrusted with making sure that all its data, including that of its members, is always running, accessible and protected. More sophisticated backup As Rivermark's data continued to grow so did their ne...

Cequence Security, the pioneering provider of Unified API Protection (UAP), announced the Cequence Unified API Protection (UAP) solution is now available on the HPE GreenLake Marketplace, an ecosystem of partners that enables customers to deploy software on the HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform.  The API threat landscape is constantly evolving, and attackers are becoming more sophisticated and API-specific in their tactics. One of the struggles enterprises have with their...

The hybrid work environment has expanded the exploitable attack surface, and multiple layers of security are required to protect it from external and internal threats. Implementing secure print solutions is an easy way to ensure neither network data nor printed documents fall into the wrong hands. RFID readers and mobile authentication technology solutions help organisations implement secure print policies and seamlessly enable user authentication across multiple identification platforms. Busin...

WithSecure™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business) has continued to evolve its Elements cloud-based security platform with the addition of several new capabilities and services that can help organisations manage risks associated with cyber attacks. WithSecure™ Elements, which can be managed by a trusted service provider or in-house, provides organisations with the flexibility to pick and choose the capabilities they need via different modules. Available modules include Endpoint Prote...

Acronis, the global pioneer in cyber protection announced the Acronis CyberApp Standard a groundbreaking integration technology. This innovation broadens the Acronis ecosystem to third-party vendors, offering them the means to seamlessly integrate their products and services into Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, equipping service providers with essential tools necessary to drive efficiency and profitability. Acronis CyberApp Standard Acronis CyberApp Standard is the only framework...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in enterprise identity security released the findings from the 2023 edition of its annual research report, ‘The Horizons of Identity Security,’ at Navigate 2023. Produced in collaboration between SailPoint and Accenture, a pioneering global professional services company, the report is based on insights from more than 375 global cybersecurity executives across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The goal was to examine the current state and fu...

Arctic Wolf®, a global pioneer in security operations announced its intent to acquire Revelstoke, creators of the first Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platform built on a Unified Data Layer (UDL). Revelstoke has disrupted legacy SOAR solutions by creating a Rosetta Stone for security and IT solutions, seamlessly integrating disparate data and systems, allowing for faster, smarter, and more efficient security operations outcomes.  Real-time and automated respon...

DigiCert, a global provider of digital trust announced its next-generation Discovery, a set of key capabilities in DigiCert® Trust Lifecycle Manager that enable customers to build a centralised book of record of their cryptographic keys and certificates. This centralised view, when coupled with management and automated provisioning and renewal, improves crypto agility, reducing the time and resources needed to update algorithms, rotate keys and certificates, and remediate threats. Quantum-...

Honeywell launched Cyber Watch, a breakthrough enterprise solution designed to help organisations better identify, mitigate, and manage the latest Operational Technology (OT) cyber threats. Stop before attack “Everyone from the plant manager to the CISO is a line of defence against the next cyberattack. No company wants to be a front-page headline as the next victim of a ransomware attack. We know hackers are lurking – waiting for months or even years – to strike,” said...

Recent research by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has found UK law firms are increasingly appealing targets for cybercriminals interested in stealing and exploiting client data.  Hybrid working has been cited as a challenge for firms attempting to maintain secure working practices and protect client confidentiality, but as cyberattacks become more sophisticated, the data that law firms hold are targeted for ransomware and insider trading. Proactive steps and training These cyb...

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has released the A Series, a range of affordable cameras and network video recorders that provide high-quality images and intelligent video analytics for which Hanwha Vision is renowned, while also being designed specifically for budget-conscious installations.   Fourteen camera models in the A Series range offer multiple uses for small and medium sites across retail, hospitality, and commercial premises. Dome, bullet, and flateye d...

Integrated Control Technology (ICT®), a global manufacturer of intelligent access control and security solutions, celebrates twenty years of securing people and property through innovative solutions. Founded by Hayden and Rachael Burr on October 15, 2003, ICT has grown from humble beginnings to become a globally recognised pioneer of security technologies. Hayden Burr, CEO of ICT, states: “My vision was a unification of access control, intrusion, and automation. The key part was to...

Vanta, the pioneering trust management platform, announced the launch of Vanta AI, a new suite of tools leveraging the latest in AI and LLMs to accelerate compliance, efficiently assess vendor risk and automate security questionnaire workflows. Featuring AI-powered vendor security reviews, generative questionnaire responses and intelligent control mapping, Vanta AI significantly reduces the manual, repetitive tasks hampering security teams, freeing them up to focus on their most strategic...

Downing Street officials have been touring the world working to agree on a warning statement as a draft agenda points towards the possibility of international cooperation on cutting-edge AI to address the looming threat to human life, as the AI Safety Summit approaches. The draft refers to establishing an 'AI Safety Institute', which would be designed to enable the national security-relate scrutiny of frontier AI models, allowing global pioneers to come together and collaborate, likely to be di...

Regula, a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification solutions, has reached another milestone in enlarging its identity document templates database. The world’s largest commercially available database, it contains over 13,000 templates of ID from 247 countries and territories. Adaptable identity verification What sets it apart is knowledge of a full set of security attributes used to protect a document, since Regula leverages its 30-year experience in forensic hardwa...

Hackuity, the risk-based vulnerability management provider, announced the launch of Version 2.0 of its next-generation platform, featuring major enhancements to bring further support to organisations in prioritising risks. Vulnerability Management  Hackuity’s intelligent Risk-Based Vulnerability Management combines threat intelligence, vulnerability severity, and unique business context, providing organisations with a quantified, measurable ‘True Risk Score’(TRS), f...

Boon Edam Inc., a manufacturer of secured entry solutions, will highlight their best practices for data centre layered security as a Silver Sponsor at 7x24 Exchange. The conference, to be held October 8-11, 2023 in Grapevine, TX, is an important event for those involved with protecting critical infrastructure such as data centres. Data centre protection “Helping to protect data centres with our suite of secured entry solutions is a core component of our mission at Boon Edam,”...

To expand its presence in India, Advantech, a global pioneer in Industrial IoT, is set to make substantial investments in the Indian market. The company intends to relocate its Operations and Service centre in Bangalore to a larger facility, enhancing operational efficiency and local service capabilities. Additionally, Advantech plans to establish a software research and development centre in Pune and anticipates hiring hundreds of software engineers. Simultaneously, Advantech will strength...

The cooperation between MOBOTIX AG and Kepler Vision Technologies has brought together two of the world's pioneering IT experts in the healthcare industry. Dutch computer vision and machine learning powerhouse Kepler Vision Technologies combines deep healthcare and nursing-specific expertise with profound artificial intelligence (AI)-based in human activity recognition know-how. MOBOTIX has focused on the healthcare industry for many years and has already implemented numerous projects for hosp...

Freevolt Technologies Limited a London, UK-based developer of biometric smart card products for access control, cryptocurrency wallets, payments and healthcare, has launched the second generation of its flagship access control card, S-Key. The new battery-less biometric access card featuring Freevolt’s patented energy harvesting technology has been upgraded to embed Fingerprints’ world-pioneering ‘T2’ biometric sensors. S-Key biometric cards are bringing stronger authent...

From 10 to 13 October, the global airport community will gather for the 24th edition of inter airport Europe at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany. The event returns with an impressive line-up of well over 400 airport suppliers from 37 countries, including seven national pavilions and more than 100 new exhibitors. Live exhibits Visitors can look forward to plenty of live exhibits in the halls and Outdoor Area and a new 600 square metre GSE Experience Area. An exciting event programme in...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that industry veterans Dennis Connor and Jason Lloyd have joined the company as its new Director of Program Management NA and Regional Business Manager for the Midwest respectively.  Dennis Connor's responsibilities Connor, who most recently served as Program/Project Manager for CX (customer experience) Initiatives at ADT, will spearhead the development of new end-user and p...

The latest addition to Viking’s tough and dependable line of access control products, the X-35 Series provides HD video and voice communication for SIP VoIP phone systems and service providers.   “There is an increasing demand for reliable yet affordable video intercoms, and the Viking X-Series is a great fit for our customers,” said James Catt, Product Specialist for Viking Electronics. Built-in HD video camera The intercoms feature a built-in HD video camera with...

Fast-expanding First Response Group (FRG), the nationwide security, risk and property protection business, has strengthened its foothold in the events and stadia security management sector with the acquisition of Wembley-based ISC. The acquisition, which was completed this week, is part of the group’s strategy of diversification, whilst underpinning its strategic expansion into stadia, arena and the leisure crowd-safety sector. According to the group’s CEO, Simon Alderson, the acqui...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a provider of 3D LiDAR security solutions, has integrated its solution that brings the power of 3D LiDAR detection, tracking, and classification into Milestone’s XProtect® VMS. The Integrated Solution The integration directly connects Quanergy’s Q-Track to Milestone’s XProtect® VMS and allows Q-Track to send valuable actionable insights in the form of hyper-accurate alarms/events as well as object location, both relative and absolute, to Mile...

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Xena Networks ApS. Xena Networks, headquartered outside of Copenhagen, Denmark, is a pioneering provider of high-speed Terabit Ethernet validation, quality assurance, and production test solutions. Teledyne LeCroy's protocol "The Xena Networks acquisition will further establish our leadership in the protocol test market, extending our reach to Ethernet system validation engineers, quality assurance la...

Matrix, a prominent provider of Telecom and Security solutions, eagerly anticipates showcasing its range of security and telecom products at IREE 2023. This event is scheduled from 12th to 14th October 2023 and is dedicated to innovative security solutions. The venue is Booth No. 2.120, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India. Matrix is the first company to offer RDSO 6.0-compliant cameras for Indian Railways. Matrix cameras are certified by STQC, Delhi lab for following the OWASP ASVS 4.0 mandated by...

i-PRO Co. Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, has released the latest version of its popular Active Guard application that adds support for Vaxtor automatic licence plate recognition (ALPR) and make, model, colour (MMC) vehicle identification. The Vaxtor software has been tuned to run efficiently on the edge when installed within i-PRO AI-enabled cameras, providing the same level of performance normally associated with high-end PC processo...

  Veridas, the Spanish technology company specialising in digital identity and biometrics, has received accreditation for its Age Estimation Technology from the UK’s Age Check Certification Scheme (ACCS) for Evaluation Assurance Level 2. Age Check Certification Scheme The Age Check Certification Scheme (ACCS) is a UKAS-accredited conformity assessment body, comprised of auditors, certification specialists, and data protection experts. ACCS independently tests and certifies onl...

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has bestowed its National Training School Instructor of the Year honour to Jim Mundy, President of Asset Protection Associates, who stands as a shining example of dedication, expertise, and inspiration in the field of electronic security and life safety. “My first absolute love is teaching,” says Jim Mundy. “I began teaching when I was twelve years old, starting with archery, then later as a technical instructor in the military, eventu...