Data Security - News

Global MSC Security reveales that the Surveillance Camera Commissioner (SCC) for England and Wales, Tony Porter MSyl, will present ‘Delivering the National Surveillance Camera Strategy’, at the 20th annual Global MSC Security Conference and Exhibition 2018, which is taking place at the Bristol Hotel in Bristol city centre on Tuesday 13th November 2018. The National Surveillance Camera Strategy for England and Wales was launched in March 2017 to develop a holistic approach to raising...

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...

ClanTect, the UK-based provider of Motion Detection Systems for the security sector, is proud to announce the launch of its powerful new ‘ClanConnect’ communications software module. ‘ClanConnect’ provides a high-speed and secure communications gateway, connecting a wide dispersed network of remote terminals, with the head office host system. This provides for the rapid and tamper-free 2-way transmission of data and programs. The benefits for security operations within l...

Seagate Technology plc, a provider of data storage solutions, announced a new SkyHawk Health Management feature at the 14th China International Exhibition on Public Safety and Security 2018 in Beijing. SkyHawk Health Management (SHM) is the industry’s first embedded drive monitoring software designed for data prevention, intervention, and recovery with Seagate’s Skyhawk & SkyHawk AI surveillance-optimized hard drives in Network Video Recorder (NVR) and Digital Video Recorder (DVR...

Tripp Lite, a global manufacturer of power protection and connectivity solutions, has released a new line of secure KVM switches. All 11 models are on the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) list of compliant products, having achieved certification for Protection Profile v3.0 (vPP3.0) for Peripheral Sharing Switches. This NIAP certification holds IT networking products to high standards for data protection capabilities, meeting the strict security needs of the U.S. military and go...

Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (PCPI) has become the accreditation body for Business Crime Reduction Partnerships (BCRPs), which seek to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in towns and cities around the country. Working closely with Police and Local Authorities, BCRPs bring businesses together to make their communities safer and to combat the adverse impact on profitability caused by crime and the fear of crime. BCRPs share intelligence to deter and prevent crimes like shoplifting and...

Bosch Building Technologies, Hanwha Techwin, Milestone Systems, Pelco, and Vivotek Inc. jointly established the Open Security & Safety Alliance, Inc. This alliance is a non-profit, non-stock corporation that brings together likeminded organisations in order to outline specifications for a common standardised platform for security and safety solutions. “With this initiative, we set the foundation for the creation of a secure and reliable ecosystem for the security and safety industry t...

Plasco ID, global integrator of identification solutions, announces it has hired Jeff Bill as its Chief Operating Officer. Bringing a valuable combination of industry experience and proven results, he will focus on business operations and strategic initiatives. Physical card access control A veteran in visual and physical card access control, Jeff formerly held the position of President at Bristol ID, global technology card business; prior, he served as General Manager for Brady’s Peopl...

Connected Technologies LLC, maker of a powerful cloud-hosted security management platform and OpenEye, an innovator in cloud-centric software solutions for video management, business intelligence and loss prevention, announced an exciting new integration between OpenEye Web Services (OWS) and Connect ONE. OpenEye OWS Connect ONE by Connected Technologies is a cloud-hosted integrated security management platform which provides a single user interface to control intrusion, access control, critic...

Johnson Controls is introducing a new, more powerful Network Video Recorder (NVR) that will provide the foundation for self-training analytics and, eventually, artificial intelligence. The hardware offers highly accurate people counting and tracking from an overhead view by distinguishing between humans and objects in the camera’s field of view. When combined with the full suite of analytics available through VideoEdge, as well as the command and control of the victor Video Management Sys...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and announced the 2019 Security Megatrends – the foundation of SIA’s signature yearly report defining the major trends and forces at play in the global security industry. Forecasting of 2019’s top 10 Security Megatrends was based on survey data generated in September and October 2018 from top security industry business leaders, association leadership and key volunteers and speakers for the next Securing New Ground (SNG) &n...

Genetec Inc., global technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has announced that Genetec Security Center Synergis, its IP-based access control system, has received the highest level (Niveau de sureté IV) of the Certification de Sécurité de Premier Niveau (CSPN) by the Agence Nationale de la Sécurité des Systèmes d’Information (ANSSI). Genetec Security Center Synergis Built on an open...

Carbon Black, a pioneer in next-generation endpoint security delivered via the cloud, introduced Cb ThreatHunter, delivering powerful, new, advanced threat hunting and IR capabilities on the Cb Predictive Security Cloud (PSC). The new offering will be the fourth service delivered on the PSC this year. The Cb ThreatHunter announcement was made from the company’s sold-out annual user conference, #CbConnect18, in New York. “One year ago, at Cb Connect in San Francisco, we outlined our...

The RX Switch is designed to work seamlessly with the RX Series of advanced access control card readers and will separate multiple card technologies into individual data feeds for independent access control systems within a multi-tenanted environment. RX Readers and Switch The RX Readers and Switch can be installed at the buildings turnstiles and the various tenant card technologies are filtered and then sent to the corresponding tenant access control system. UK Designed and manufactured, the...

Stephanie Ordan has joined ASSA ABLOY as Vice President, Digital and Access Solutions EMEA. She succeeds Chris Bone in the post, who became ASSA ABLOY Group Chief Technical Officer earlier this year. Stephanie’s role will focus on continuing to strengthen ASSA ABLOY’s position as a global access control solutions provider across EMEA. She will oversee continued efforts in market education and exciting product developments from ASSA ABLOY’s stable of brands across Europe, the M...

GET Group North America, a provider of end-to-end solutions for secure credentials with over 20 years of experience in identity management, announced the availability of the CoreID Identity Management System (IDMS). Seamlessly combining biometric capture capabilities with back-end database functionality, Core ID can be used to issue and track physical or digital credentials throughout the credential’s lifecycle, as well as to manage enrolment workflows and ensure only the appropriate enrol...

The countdown has begun for the 21st edition of the world’s leading security, safety, and fire protection trade show in Dubai, with global suppliers zooming in on a Middle East market that is estimated to more than double in value over the next six years. Intersec 2019 More than 1,300 exhibitors from 59 countries, including 18 of the world’s top 20 commercial security providers, are set to participate at Intersec 2019, which takes place from 20-22 January at the Dubai International...

Centrify, globally renowned Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) solutions provider, announced it is spinning out its IDaaS business as a standalone company named Idaptive. Centrify is sharpening its strategic focus on redefining the legacy approach to Privileged Access Management with cloud-architected Zero Trust Privilege to stop the leading cause of breaches — privileged access abuse. Idaptive will deliver Next-Gen Access to protect employees, partners an...

Reading-based IT security company, VoiceVault Ltd. specialising in voice biometrics has entered administration after experiencing future funding issues. Its business and assets are now up for sale. Voice biometrics specialist firm VoiceAuth - Complete Voice Biometric SaaS platform supporting both cloud and on-premise deployment Voicevault Limited entered administration on 8 October 2018, with Andrew Stephen McGill & Gilbert John Lemon of Smith & Williamson appointed joint administrator...

“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...

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...

Aqua Security announces the general availability of Aqua Security for (PCF) as an integrated service for Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF). Pivotal users can now download and install the Aqua Security for PCF service from Pivotal Network, and use it to scan application or container artifacts for vulnerabilities. Cloud-native applications Aqua Security for PCF empowers Pivotal Cloud Foundry users to apply Aqua Security’s best practices early on in the build process to ensure that only code that...

LifeSafety Power Inc., global manufacturer and creator of a new category of intelligent power solutions, brings critical resiliency, redundancy and networking capabilities with the release of Helix Armour. Designed for seamless failover protection with automatic backup switchover of AC or DC circuitry to reduce the risk of system downtime or outage, Helix Armour sets a bold new standard in reliability and network power management for mission critical physical security and life safety application...

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...

CNL Software, a provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announces that it has formalised its technology partnership with Wavestore, an independent Video Management Software (VMS) provider. The partnership follows long-term collaboration, which has allowed the two companies to deploy their respective technologies within a large scale Middle Eastern oil and gas security program. Furthering its dedication to be the world’s leading global PSIM solution provider,...

Aqua Security, platform provider for securing container-based and cloud-native applications, announced that Hitachi Vantara has integrated Aqua security capabilities into the Hitachi Enterprise Cloud (HEC) Container Platform. HEC Container Platform delivers a public cloud experience for organisations that use data services, DevOps and microservices architectures on premises in a private or hybrid cloud. Hitachi Vantara selected the Aqua platform in part for its ability to deliver runtime securit...

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...