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Checkmarx study finds 92% of companies experienced a breach due to apps developed in-house

Checkmarx, the pioneer in cloud-native application security, has released the annual Future of AppSec Report, which gives an in-depth look at the current state of application security, future investments, and organisations’ most critical security concerns. The study reveals that 92% of companies surveyed had experienced a breach in the prior year due to vulnerabilities of applications developed in-house. Application security In recent years the responsibility for application security ha...

Cohesity announces Cohesity Gaia to help businesses transform secondary data into knowledge

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security and management, announces Cohesity Gaia, a first-to-market AI-powered enterprise search assistant that brings retrieval augmented generation (RAG) AI and large language models (LLMs) to high-quality backup data within Cohesity environments. Cohesity Gaia will be made generally available on March 15. The conversational AI assistant enables users to ask questions and receive answers by accessing and analysing their vast pools of enterprise data. Wh...

HiveWatch® Command Center to debut at ISC West 2024

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organisations keep their people and assets safe, announced it will debut HiveWatch® Command Center at ISC West 2024, April 10-12, in Las Vegas. The security operations management platform streamlines field resource-to-operator communications centralises the storage of critical security assets, optimises incident workflow, and aids in incident management and response. HiveWatch® Command Center HiveWatch® Command C...

Next DLP brings shadow SaaS into the light

Next DLP, a pioneer in insider risk and data protection, announced the launch of Reveal SaaS Access Security to its industry-pioneering Reveal Platform. This new functionality marks a significant advancement in addressing the pervasive challenges of shadow software-as-a-service (SaaS) usage and the associated risks of sensitive data exposure in digital-first business environments. Due to the lack of visibility and control, shadow SaaS heightens the chance of data leakage and compliance violatio...

ASIS International and Security Industry Association release “Complexities in the Global Security Market: 2024 Through 2026”

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) – the pioneering security associations for the security industry – have released Complexities in the Global Security Market: 2024 Through 2026, a new research report that provides insights into the equipment, technologies and employment of the global security industry, including regional market breakouts. SIA and ASIS partnered with global analytics and advisory firm Omdia to complete the research. New global m...

Delinea to acquire Fastpath to revolutionise privileged access and identity governance

Delinea, a pioneering provider of solutions that seamlessly extend Privileged Access Management (PAM), announced a definitive agreement to acquire Fastpath, a pioneer in Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) and identity access rights. This strategic move follows Delinea's recent acquisition of Authomize and marks a significant expansion in Delinea's capabilities to enhance privileged access, controls, and governance, reducing organisational cybersecurity risk and ensuring complianc...

SIA launches consultation on new business approval scheme

On 22 February 2024, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) launched a public consultation on the key principles that will underpin its business approval scheme going forward.  The changes under consideration will signal a significant shift in the way the SIA approves businesses under this scheme. It will also change how standards are defined for security businesses, ensuring public protection is at the heart of the new scheme.  Redefining standards During the past year (20...

VIPRE Security Group appoints Usman Choudhary as General Manager of Business Security Division

VIPRE Security Group, a global cybersecurity solutions provider, has announced the executive appointment of Usman Choudhary as General Manager of its Business Security Division, encompassing VIPRE EDR and Advanced Threat Protection for Email, SafeSend for Email, and Inspired eLearning security awareness training. Democratising cybersecurity Usman Choudhary previously served as the Chief Product and Technology Officer at VIPRE. In this expanded role, he will champion VIPRE's mission to mitigate...

Securitas certifies 10,000 data center professionals

Building on the establishment of the Global Clients Data Centre Group in 2023, Securitas is now taking an important next step by strengthening the skills of Securitas’ security officers by introducing a certification for managing data centres’ diverse security challenges with efficiency and expertise. The significance of big data and cloud services has never been more prevalent. Serving as critical hubs for storing, processing, and distributing digital information, data centres are...

Latest DigiCert study reveals widening gap between organisations benefiting from digital trust and those losing out

DigiCert, Inc., a pioneering global provider of digital trust, released its 2024 State of Digital Trust Survey that checks in on how enterprises around the world are managing digital trust in their organisations. While digital trust overwhelmingly remains a critical focus for all enterprises, the latest report shines a light on the growing divide between the ‘leaders’ --those who are getting it right, and the ‘laggards’ -- those who are struggling. Benefits of the...

Acronis sets the new standard in cybersecurity and data protection with Acronis Cyber Protect 16 release

Acronis, a global provider of cyber protection, is proud to introduce the latest release of its flagship product – Acronis Cyber Protect 16. Acronis Cyber Protect Acronis Cyber Protect delivers robust protection against cyber threats and unparalleled backup and recovery capabilities. This latest version establishes a new benchmark in easy and fast recovery after cyberattacks or data loss, especially for modern multi-site organisations. Cybersecurity and data protection As technology a...

IDEMIA Public Security announces partnership with Microsoft for Entra Verified ID

IDEMIA Public Security, the premium provider of convenient and trusted biometric-based solutions, announced it has been recognised as a Microsoft Entra Verified ID partner for remote onboarding. This new collaboration will extend Microsoft Entra Verified ID’s capabilities to help both organisations and employees benefit from a seamless onboarding experience using IDEMIA’s liveness & document verification technology. This strategic collaboration expands the relationship between I...

Teleste awarded Gold Medal in EcoVadis business sustainability rating

Teleste is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the Gold Medal in the EcoVadis Business Sustainability Rating. This achievement underscores the company’s commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices, and places Teleste among the top 5% of the companies assessed by EcoVadis in the past 12 months.  EcoVadis is a globally recognised sustainability assessment that rates companies' sustainability performance across four categories:  Environment, Labour...

Device Authority secures $2m from Mercato Partners' Prelude Fund

Device Authority, a global pioneer in identity and access management for Enterprise IoT ecosystems has secured a further $2m in Series A funding from Prelude, the venture practice for Mercato Partners. SaaS KeyScaler platform The US-based venture capital firm specialises in investments in high-growth cyber technology businesses. It chose to invest in Device Authority due to the strength of its team, its innovative SaaS KeyScaler platform, which helps Enterprises deliver zero trust for IoT, an...

Vismo announces partnership with Control Risks to enhance global security for organisations’ employees and contract workers

Vismo, a global specialist in tracking and security solutions, has announced its partnership with Control Risks, the global specialist risk consultancy. The collaboration combines Vismo's enhanced GPS tracking technology with Control Risks' expertise in risk management, to offer clients stronger security solutions worldwide for their employees including contract workers, volunteers and those with work experience. Vismo's tracking capabilities By integrating Vismo's advanced tracking capabili...

The role of AI in streamlining border patrol operations: Chief Laxdal's view

On February 8th, PureTech Systems, under the auspices of the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the National Capital Region Security Forum, hosted the 4th government-industry engagement with CBP. This time, the guest speaker was Mr. Henry Laxdal, who currently serves as Deputy Directorate Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) Program Management Office Directorate (PMOD).  Vision and strategy Chief Laxdal provided valuable insights into the evolving vision and strategy of how PMOD...

DigiCert appoints New Chief Financial Officer and Chief Revenue Officer

DigiCert, a major global provider of digital trust announced new additions to its executive leadership team with the appointments of Jugnu Bhatia as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Dave Packer as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Leadership experience “DigiCert just closed its largest quarterly bookings in the company history, and I am thrilled to have such exceptional pioneers joining our executive team at an important stage in our growth,” said Amit Sinha, CEO of DigiCert. He adds,...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc launches Trillion HarVista, getting security teams safely closer to cybercriminal’s conversations

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the cybersecurity solutions company focused on cyber strategy and risk has launched Trillion HarVista, a new product in its Trillion Threat Intelligence platform that for the first time allows enterprise security teams to safely gather threat intelligence from multiple dark web forums, discussion channels, ransomware sites and messaging platforms, without leaving a trail of activity or risking malware infection. Trillion HarVista As a groundbreaking threat int...

Attend the VSS Tech Talk on February 28th: Security technology and tools for A&Es and ICT professionals

Virtual Security Showcase, has opened registration for the next VSS Tech Talk: Security Technology and Tools for A&Es and ICT Professionals, scheduled for February 28th from 2 to 3 PM EST. Registration is free to all qualified attendees. Join this panel discussion to learn how proven physical security systems and the tools A&Es and BICSI ICT Professionals need are available to help deliver the best-in-breed security systems their clients demand more so than ever. The discussion wi...

11th Edition Connected Banking Summit-East Africa innovation & excellence awards 2024

The 11th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit-East Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 6th, 2024, is set to bring together global executives, experts, and Pioneers. Get ready for a gathering of minds in the banking industry! The Connected Banking Summit Series is celebrated for its commitment to shaping innovative banking models. It accelerates the journey of digital transformation while ensuring a superb customer experience within the framework of industry policies and regulations, maintaini...

ADI announces 2023 Supplier Award recipients

ADI Global Distribution, a major wholesale distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products, announced the recipients of its 2023 Supplier Awards. ADI selected Digital Watchdog as Supplier of the Year for North America. ADI also recognised suppliers in the categories of Operations, Marketing Support, Digital Support, Sales Support, New Product of the Year and Rookie of the Year. Each year, ADI recognises key suppliers across North America for their support and contributions towards the...

New study finds that Flock Safety is instrumental in solving 10% of reported crime in the U.S.

Flock Safety, the all-in-one technology solution that keeps communities safe, announced the results of a study that shows how Flock Safety technology is instrumental in solving 10% of reported crimes in the U.S. This large-scale study was intended to provide more data on the efficacy of Flock Safety technology, specifically its Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras, and their impact on crime clearance and reduction. The research was conducted with oversight and validated by independ...

Gallagher Security welcomes Aashish Garhwal to lead government vertical in India Sales Team

Global security manufacturer - Gallagher Security is proud to announce the appointment of Aashish Garhwal to the role of Senior Sales Manager, in India.  Based in New Delhi, Aashish’s focus will be sales and support within the government vertical.  Aashish's experience Aashish brings a wealth of experience to the team with a degree in Electrical Engineering and more than 12 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business development, most recently with L&T Electrical...

Security industry veteran joins Smart R Distribution

Smart R Distribution has appointed Mark Russen as the Business Development Manager for its extensive range of Access Control and Intruder Detection Solutions.   Extensive work experience  Mark Russen, who has worked within the electronic security industry since 1986, is a highly experienced sales professional who has performed senior sales management roles for some of the biggest names within the sector. These include Europlex Technologies, Siemens Security Products, and V...

AUCSO announces first of its kind Higher Education security benchmarking in partnership with ISARR

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO) has announced a partnership with ISARR, a bespoke risk, resilience, and security management solution, to gather vital benchmarking information for its members. As the pioneering organisation for security professionals working in Higher and Further Education around the world, AUCSO is looking to further enhance security within the Higher Education sector as a whole. The partnership builds upon the existing relationship between AUCSO a...

Neurotechnology introduces new MegaMatcher products tailored for law enforcement criminal investigation needs

Neurotechnology, a provider of deep learning-based solutions and high-precision biometric identification technologies, announced the release of two new products: MegaMatcher Criminal Investigation and the MegaMatcher Criminal Identity Registration System (Criminal IDRS). Automated biometric recognition streamlines the identification process in law enforcement, greatly reducing the time and manpower required. Criminal investigations often deal with low-quality biometric data that...

F5 transforms application security for the AI era

At AppWorld, the premier application security and delivery conference, F5 announced new capabilities that reduce the complexity of protecting and powering the exploding number of applications and APIs at the heart of modern digital experiences. API code testing As AI accelerates the growth of applications and the APIs that connect them, F5 is bringing API code testing and telemetry analysis to F5 Distributed Cloud Services, creating the industry’s most comprehensive and AI-ready API...

SonicWall delivers tailor-made solutions for MSPs, strengthening the channel

Based on feedback from its valued channel partners, SonicWall announced its first delivery of many managed services that will be tailor-made for MSPs. SonicWall is adding endpoint vendors to its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution, creating a co-managed security service for new and existing MSPs who offer SonicWall Capture Client or Windows Defender. Cybersecurity platform Customers should expect to see a growing number of managed security offerings that include all things managed f...

Motorola Solutions joins forces with Google Cloud to advance safety and security

Motorola Solutions and Google Cloud have announced a strategic, multi-year agreement that will focus on innovating cloud solutions across Motorola Solutions’ safety and security technologies. With Google Cloud’s infrastructure, Motorola Solutions will prioritise the advancement of assistive intelligence, including highly accurate and reliable video content delivery, mapping, and AI capabilities, to help address real-world safety challenges. Sensors, data, and AI “From commun...

Zimperium announces Chris White as CRO and Anupam Bandyopadhyay as SVP of Engineering

Zimperium, the only mobile-first security platform for mobile devices and mobile apps, welcomes Chris White as Chief Revenue Officer and Anupam Bandyopadhyay as Senior Vice President of Engineering. These new executives will accelerate global revenue growth, drive customer acquisition and retention, and advance platform innovation as part of the company’s mission to help organisations protect mobile endpoints and apps from cyber threats. Chris White Chris White joins Zimperium from Druv...