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Simon Chassar, CRO of Claroty commented: "Ransomware attacks on Point of Sale (POS) platforms can have disastrous impacts on the hospitality industry, pioneering to service downtime and long-term disruption." He adds, "Research shows that 51% of the food and beverage sector reported substantial disruption when hit by a ransomware attack in 2021. Moreover, these attacks can cause significant financial losses for organisations, with more than a third stating that the revenue impact of operationa...

The recent criminal activity being undertaken via the chatbot is disappointing, but it ultimately is no surprise. When new technology is developed, there’s always a chance it can be used for harm. ChatGPT Few could have foreseen the rapid rise in popularity AI chatbot, ChatGPT, would achieve since its launch in November 2022. Having amassed over one million users within its first week, ChatGPT has propelled itself to the centre of AI and wider tech conversations through its powerful, hum...

Two new RISCO professional security solutions will be previewed at The Security Event 2023, providing installers with the opportunity to deliver commercial and residential projects efficiently and cost-effectively.  Making its international debut, the flexible LightSYS Air wireless alarm system from the cloud-based security solution manufacturer may be simply and quickly installed by professional and accredited installers on smaller SME commercial and residential contracts involving up to...

Irdeto, a pioneer in digital platform cybersecurity, has announced it has joined CharIN, a global association of 300 members dedicated to the interoperability of the CCS and MCS vehicle charging standards. As core members, Irdeto and CharIN share the same vision of a sustainable future and a mission of promoting a secure and standardised charging system for electric vehicles.  CrossCharge As a cybersecurity company with 50-plus years of experience in protecting digital platforms, Irdeto...

Feedzai, the world’s first RiskOps platform for financial risk management, has released its latest report - The Human Impact of Fraud and Financial Crime on Customer Trust in Banks.  The report, based on research of 4,000 consumers in the UK and US, reveals how fraudsters are taking advantage of the widening fraud knowledge gap, outlining the urgent need for banks to educate and protect their customers with technology.  Report findings The report reveals that while over h...

Siemens will be presenting a complete virtual programmable logic controller (PLC) for the first time at Hannover Messe 2023. The Simatic S7-1500V expands the existing Simatic portfolio and meets special market requirements such as virtual hosting of PLC computing. In the future, that means the range will include both hardware controllers and the virtual PLC.  Simatic S7-1500V The new Simatic S7-1500V is part of Industrial Operations X. This is a continuously growing, interoperable portfo...

Brivo, a provider of cloud-based access control and smart building technologies, announces launching support for employee badges in Apple Wallet, expanding its mobile credential options. Starting today, Brivo corporate customers can enable employees to easily and securely add their employee badge to Apple Wallet and simply hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a reader to unlock office doors, turnstiles, elevators, and key card-protected amenity spaces eliminating the need to open an app or pre...

For more than thirty years, Matrix has been an esteemed and influential player in Telecom and Security domains across the globe. They have built a reputation as a dependable provider of enterprise-grade comprehensive solutions that cater to organisations of all sizes. Their portfolio includes products such as Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom, all designed to help their customers meet their security and communication needs.  Matrix puts its customers first...

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, is now distributing Avigilon Alta, formerly branded as Openpath, as part of their cloud-based security offering.  Avigilon Alta is owned by the Motorola Solutions Company alongside the recently rebranded Avigilon Unity and Pelco which are also brands available to buy from Mayflex. Avigilon Alta (formerly Openpath) provides reliable mobile access control with smart video and intercom capabilities, cloud-based software and an open ecosystem...

Losing cameras over a network? Cameras and other PoE devices won’t power up? Want to know why? Want to avoid these problems in the design stage?  Webinar Security products are becoming more complex and demanding more bandwidth and PoE. Spend an hour with Vigitron to learn about these changes, how they affect network performance, and how to avoid issues in the design stage.  This webinar is designed for everyone who sells, designs, and services networks for security device...

XOi, the provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, continues building the industry’s top leadership team with the addition of veteran Service Technology Executive - Strickland Tudor and the promotion of Stacey Bright to Chief Marketing Officer. Strickland Tudor appointed Tudor, who has more than 25 years of experience driving the digital transformation of the skilled trades, will serve as XOi’s Executive Vice President of...

Active Intelligence, the pioneer of anomaly detection software for physical security and business intelligence applications, experienced high levels of interest and excitement over the company’s ASTRA™ Video Anomaly Detection software at ISC West 2023. Anomaly detection solution After previewing the new video analytics solution in Q4 2022 at ISC East, ASTRA’s hard launch at ISC West reaffirmed Active Intelligence’s anticipated widespread acceptance of a new anomaly dete...

The PSA Network (PSA), the consortium of professional systems integrators announced the lineup of sponsors for PSA TEC 2023 (TEC), which is taking place in Dallas, Texas, USA, from May 1-4, 2023. “This year’s PSA TEC has a remarkable lineup of sponsors that enable us to exceed our members' expectations,” said Matt Barnette, President and CEO of the PSA Network, adding “TEC has established a reputation for high-quality educational offerings, networking, and exclusive enga...

Checkpoint Systems, a global pioneer in radio frequency identification (RFID and RF) technology and inventory control solutions, will showcase its RFID product range at the Retail Technology Show from 26-27 April, 2023 at Olympia London. The retail technology solutions provider will exhibit its extensive inlay and label designs, including the DUÉ Mini label and UNO dual technology inlays, two of the most popular products at the recent EuroShop 2023 exhibition in Germany. DUÉ...

Advantech, a renowned industrial AI platform and networking solution provider, will showcase the latest industrial technologies in artificial intelligence (AI), 5G infrastructure and edge computing together with major solution and technology partners at the world’s premier trade fair for industry, Hannover Messe 2023, which is taking place from April 17 to April 21, 2023 (Hall 15 - booth #D52), echoing the theme 'Industrial Transformation – Making the Difference'. Empowering high-pe...

Logpoint announces the new release of Business-Critical Security (BCS) solution for SAP SuccessFactors, enabling real-time security and compliance monitoring of SAP SuccessFactors, which is a Human Capital Management (HCM) application. Through log extraction, continuous monitoring and cross-correlation of data, BCS for SuccessFactors provide holistic, landscape-wide threat visibility in the Logpoint Converged SIEM platform or any other SIEM solution. Cloud-based product SAP SuccessFactors st...

Honeywell Building Technologies (HBT) recently earned ISA/IEC 62443-4-1 Process Certification for its software development lifecycle. ISA/IEC 62443-4-1 certification underscores HBT’s commitment to following best practices and standards in developing secure, cyber-resilient products. The ISA/IEC 62443 standards define requirements and processes for implementing and maintaining electronically secure industrial automation and control systems. The certification standards set best practices...

Siemens and Microsoft are harnessing the collaborative power of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to help industrial companies drive innovation and efficiency across the design, engineering, manufacturing, and operational lifecycle of products.  Generative AI To enhance cross-functional collaboration, the companies are integrating Siemens’ Teamcenter® software for product lifecycle management (PLM) with Microsoft’s collaboration platform Teams and the language models...

In the age of sophisticated identity fraud, including fraud enabled by artificial intelligence (AI), it’s of paramount importance to establish a comprehensive and highly diverse verification process to enable as many identity checks as possible. Face recognition technology Multi-phase authentication that comprises document and biometric checks makes it possible to spot forgery more effectively, while face recognition and liveness detection play a crucial role in ensuring that a person is...

Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has launched its brand-new remote monitoring platform, allowing users to view and control elements of their fire system from any internet-enabled device, at any location. AdvancedLive provides users with day-to-day reassurance that their fire system is working as intended, with instant notifications to alert them of critical incidents and status changes, and flexible secure access methods to keep their data safe. AdvancedLive subscription ...

NSI is proud to build on its four-decade-long partnership with IFSEC, as the UK’s longest-running security event celebrates its 50th edition. Throughout the 3-day event taking place at ExCeL London on 16-18 May, 2023, NSI experts will once again be a major attraction for installers on stand IF.4250 where visitors can ask questions about the latest industry standards and learn about the benefits of gaining certification with the UK’s most highly trusted and respected Certification Bo...

In the world of managed services, monthly recurring revenue (MRR) is the bread and butter of any successful MSP business. It’s the reliable stream of income that allows MSPs to sustainably grow their business and provide the best possible service to their clients. Risk of a cybersecurity attack Users find themselves operating in a unique business climate. The state of the economy has made the SMB customers that MSPs support much more price-sensitive. At the same time, the ever-increasing...

Edgio, the platform of choice for speed, security, and simplicity at the edge has announced the general availability of the Edgio Applications Platform v7.  Its new integrated performance and security features are designed to increase organisational revenues and accelerate developer team velocity through better website performance and multi-layer security.  Unified platform Through the integrated, unified platform, Edgio reduces the need for multiple-point solutions while enabling o...

Acre, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security solutions, has announced significant strategic investments to accelerate growth strategies and innovation in the fast-evolving security market. John Skowronski To support sustained growth, Acre has appointed John Skowronski as President of the Americas. Skowronski is a respected business executive and technology leader with more than 30 years of experience in senior leadership roles.  He most recently served as President of...

11:11 Systems, a managed infrastructure solutions provider announced the general availability of 11:11 Managed SteelDome in partnership with SteelDome Cyber.  The fully managed service is designed for organisations in need of secure, scalable, and cost-efficient storage of their unstructured, on-premises data.  InfiniVault application technology Leveraging SteelDome’s InfiniVault application technology, 11:11 Managed SteelDome provides on-premises data storage, protection, and...

Arcules, the provider of unified, intelligent cloud-based video surveillance solutions, has unveiled a new cloud video offering to help organisations modernise their security infrastructures and unlock more value from their video deployments.  Developed in collaboration with Axis Communications, Arcules now offers users another path to the cloud through a solution that delivers tangible ROI, maximises uptime, and secures video data. Camera-to-cloud offering The camera-to-cloud...

Touting impressive attendance figures, ISC West, in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), saw a robust 56% year-over-year gain in attendance for ISC West 2023, hosting over 27,000 security industry professionals in Las Vegas from March 28-31 to learn, see, and experience the latest security technology trends.  Comprehensive and converged security trade event "As the nation’s leading comprehensive and converged security trade event of the year, a...

Qognify, a provider of video (VMS) and enterprise incident management (EIM) solutions announced that it has become a part of Hexagon. Detect, assess, and respond Qognify joins the Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division of Hexagon, following the completion of its acquisition announced on December 19, 2022. Steven Cost, President, of Hexagon's Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division, states, “Qognify extends our real-time monitoring and security reach to detect, assess,...

The US National Cybersecurity Strategy unveiled by the White House on March 2 began a new era of expectations for cybersecurity, one that shifts to a shared responsibility between companies and vendors.  In the spirit of the new industry framework, Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company, announced the members of the company’s CISO Advisory Board.  CISO Advisory Board Rubrik’s CISO Advisory Board is chaired by Chris Krebs, the first Director of the U.S. Cyber...

The new DoorBird A1051 Internet Firewall is now available worldwide. DoorBird is the first in the industry to launch a user-friendly solution that provides additional protection for the network of door communication systems. The easy-to-install firewall increases security for all networks where DoorBird products are used - both inside and outside. The Berlin-based manufacturer - Bird Home Automation GmbH creates another unique selling point in the field of smart IP video communication with the...