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Kwikset explains why smart locks can be attractive to owners of second homes

Smart lock dealers are likely aware of the benefits that smart locks can bring to owners of rental vacation homes during the summertime –chief among them being the hands-free, key-free handoff from owners to renters. With a connected smart lock in place, and remote locking and unlocking controlled through a smart phone or tablet, property owners no longer have to take the time to come to the property to physically deliver a key. They can open the door remotely, from anywhere, as well as g...

Consortium led by Airbus and Capgemini was selected by the French Ministry of the Interior for RRF contract

The consortium led by Airbus and Capgemini was selected by the French Ministry of the Interior and Overseas territories for the role of Package 2 integrator for the Réseau Radio du Futur (RRF – radio network of the future), the secure and resilient broadband network for domestic security and emergency rescue forces. This pioneer project, led by France, is key to modernising domestic security forces. More than ever, this contract reinforces Airbus’ position as European leader...

Aiphone is pleased to announce that its IX series intercoms are compatible with the Genetec security centre

Aiphone Corporation, the international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, is pleased to announce that its IX Series intercoms are compatible with the Genetec™ Security Centre, a unified IP security platform that provides users with a single interface between multiple security devices and their data. This integration enables Aiphone IX Series customers to easily incorporate their video intercom systems as part of a larger unified security platform. Security Cente...

SwiftConnect joins Microsoft’s connected workplace partner ecosystem to power new ways of work

SwiftConnect, a software platform provider that enables flexible work by connecting the right people to the suitable space at the right time announced a strategic alliance with Microsoft to develop intuitive, employee-centric experiences on top of the industry’s new connected workplace platform, Microsoft Places.  SwiftConnect’s platform for commercial real estate and enterprises will provide access control signals for space utilisation insights that help reimagine wo...

Johnson Controls debuts immersive Distributor Training Program, graduates inaugural class

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is proud to graduate the inaugural class from year one of its new, industry-first Trusted Advisor program. The 40 graduating students received an extensive education that goes beyond product knowledge, making them far more prepared to support contractors than the industry norm. The graduation event was held at the Ducted Systems Academy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in August 2022 and included student presentations, a fa...

Moxa launches industrial intrusion detection systems on its all-in-one secure routers to protect critical infrastructure

Moxa Launches Industrial Intrusion Prevention Systems on its All-in-one Secure Routers to Protect Critical Infrastructure. Moxa is excited to launch industrial intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) on its alongside the MXsecurity industrial security management software, expanding its product portfolio with advanced cybersecurity and purpose-built management solutions. The EDR-G9010 Series is an all-in-one secure router with firewall/NAT/VPN/switch functionality. Next-generation fire...

Intercede announce the acquisition of Authlogics, providing strong authentication from passwords to PKI

With the announcement of the acquisition of Authlogics, Intercede expands its product portfolio to cover the entire range of authentication options from ‘Passwords to PKI’. Intercede use the ‘authentication pyramid’ to describe the various levels of security that differing authentication mechanisms provide, with PKI and FIDO at the top of the pyramid as the most secure due to their combination of private/public key cryptography, secure hardware, and multiple factors to i...

Thales announces the latest innovations of CipherTrust to address digital sovereignty requirements across major public clouds

Thales announces the latest innovations of CipherTrust Cloud Key Manager that help organisations address digital sovereignty requirements across major public clouds including Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud, SAP and Salesforce. Organisations that leverage these cloud providers can now leverage CipherTrust Cloud Key Manager’s Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) capabilities for enhanced data security and encryption key ownership. According to the 2022 Thales Cloud Se...

EG Electronics and Bi-Search International to Exhibit Interactive Transparent Displays at Electronica 2022

EG Electronics, a specialist electronics technology solution provider of automation, energy, smart cities, and industrial IoT applications, will be co-exhibiting with their partner Bi-Search International at Electronica 2022 – the trade fair and conference for electronics. This year, Electronica will take place from 15-18 November 2022 at the Trade Fair Center, Munich, Germany, where EG Electronics and Bi-Search International will showcase their latest transparent OLED display technology...

Bugcrowd helps inform the U.S. National Vulnerability Database recognised as Security Numbering Authority for common vulnerabilities

Bugcrowd, the pioneer in crowdsourced cybersecurity announced it has been authorised by the CVE programme as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA). CVE programme The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE(r)) programme is an international, community-based effort that relies on the community to discover vulnerabilities.  The mission of CVE is to identify, define, and catalog publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The discovered vulnerabilities ar...

Idesco explains about future-proofed access control

There has been talking about ‘future-proofed’ access control systems over the years. But what do those words mean? Simply, it means the system will remain secure, and provide enough capacity for future data transfer needs and additional devices. More to the point, it protects users' freedom to develop and expand their systems how they want.  Users' reader choice has the greatest influence on the future functionality and expandability of their system. So, below, Idesco identifie...

eCommerce losses to online payment fraud to exceed $48 billion globally in 2023, as fraud incursions evolve

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total cost of eCommerce fraud to merchants will exceed $48 billion globally in 2023, from just over $41 billion in 2022. It predicted that this growth would be accelerated by the increasing use of alternative payment methods, such as digital wallets and BNPL (Buy-Now-Pay-Later), which are creating new fraud risks. Online payment fraud The report recommended that fraud prevention vendors focus on building platforms p...

Lost Hours 2.0: The average security leader works over 16 hours extra a week

New research reveals that the average security leader in the UK and US works 16.5 hours every week over what they are contracted to work. This is an increase of 5 and a half hours compared to the same figures last year (11 hours extra per week in 2021), as observed by email security firm, Tessian, as part of their annual ‘Lost Hours’ report series. Research findings The data also revealed that one in three...

HID to showcase their TSL RAIN RFID modules at Wireless IoT Tomorrow 2022

HID, the pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces its first RAIN RFID reader modules featuring the company’s TSL technology and the innovative STORM command protocol that simplifies embedded software integration. The modules enable developers to create customised reader hardware designs that take full advantage of the superior performance of Impinj E710 and E910 reader chips and their ability to support next-generation RAIN tags. Handheld and wearable devices The HID TSL RAIN RF...

Exterro bolsters privacy portfolio with the launch of Exterro Smart Data Inventory Solution

Exterro, Inc., the provider of Legal GRC software, which unifies e-discovery, digital forensics and data privacy to drive successful, defensible outcomes for in-house legal, IT teams, privacy, and law enforcement worldwide, has introduced Exterro Smart Data Inventory, a new solution designed to help organisations build, monitor and maintain a defensible privacy programme based on a single intelligent and dynamic data inventory across record types, assets, 3rd parties, and processing activities.&...

Symmetrium launches Closed Beta at DTX Europe 2022

Symmetrium, Israeli mobile management and security platform, announces the launch of a closed beta for a selected group of enterprises who wish to transform their mobile enterprise operations and user experience. Since enterprise mobility is a major challenge for organisations undergoing digital transformation, Symmetrium has chosen DTX Europe 2022 as the formal launch site for its closed beta. BYOD solution As remote work doubled in 2022, alongside Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) whic...

DigiCert’s Root Certificate Authority is approved by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (Alliance) for Matter device attestation

DigiCert, Inc., the provider of digital trust, announces that its Root Certificate Authority (CA) is approved by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (Alliance) for Matter device attestation. As the first Matter-approved root CA, also known as a Product Attestation Authority (PAA), DigiCert can now provide rapid time to market for smart home manufacturers looking to earn the Matter seal on their products. A multi-year participant in Matter, DigiCert contributed its expertise to the security and...

Secutech Thailand moved to 2023 with concurrent Thailand Lighting and Building fairs to be merged

Originally scheduled to run from 30 November - 2 December 2022 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre, Messe Frankfurt’s technology fairs in Thailand will be held from 1 - 3 November 2023. The decision was made to allow the security, lighting, and building industries adequate time to recover. In addition, the Thailand Lighting Fair will be merged into the Thailand Building Fair to capitalise on the success of the fairs&...

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. survey finds small-medium business growth plans held back by inadequate cybersecurity

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, has released the results from a new survey of the SMB cybersecurity market, conducted by research firm - Analysys Mason.  It sought to uncover how SMBs are emerging from the pandemic, and how their business and technology needs are changing. The survey revealed that, while SMBs understand the need to invest in technology to support growth in the world of hybrid working, unfortunately, many fail to...

Ground Labs wins 2022 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Award in Compliance Software Solution Provider Category

Ground Labs, the provider of data discovery solutions, announced its recognition as Compliance Software Solution Provider of the Year in the 6th annual CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards. These honours acknowledge innovation, hard work, and success in a range of information security categories. The programme attracted more than 4,100 nominations from around the world. GLASS Technology™ Powered by GLASS Technology™, Ground Labs’ Enterprise Recon significantly reduces the time...

Aritech launches a 360° virtual tour experience of security solutions

Aritech, a provider of security and life-safety solutions, is pleased to introduce a new immersive customer experience concept for visitors of the 360° Virtual Tour website. Aritech is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. 360° virtual tour experience A 360° Virtual Tour experience, showcasing Aritech’s latest security technology for flexible office environments, is availabl...

OriginGPS will be part of the European Pavilion at GITEX Global 2022

OriginGPS, the pioneer in miniature GNSS modules and cellular IoT systems, will present its high-performance solutions, along with several prototypes addressing challenges and trends, such as sports performance monitoring, environmental health, and real-time tracking of practically everything that moves. Exhibited solutions  Products exhibited at the show include a smart baseball providing and transferring raw data on pitches to the cloud, where it may be monitored and analysed to rate ba...

ExtraHop provides their network intelligence solutions to enhance security for Axians

ExtraHop, the pioneer in cloud-native network intelligence, announces that security and solutions provider Axians is using ExtraHop for its core security offering, the Circle of Visibility. This cybersecurity offering marries three solutions—NDR, EDR, and SIEM—to help organisations detect, investigate, and ultimately stop advanced attacks before they can do significant damage. Many organisations have a strong preventative posture, yet have fallen victim to a cyberattack. Significan...

Johnson Controls named to Fortune's 2022 Change the World List

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is proud to announce that it has been named to the 2022 Fortune Change the World list, for its OpenBlue solutions and OpenBlue Net Zero Buildings as a Service offering. Fortune's Change the World list recognises companies that use creative tools to address society's unmet needs and is evaluated based on measurable social impact, business results, and degree of innovation. First-of-its-kind digital solution OpenBlue i...

Coval announces an enhanced range of multi-stage vacuum pumps for heavy-duty suction applications

With its new CMS HD series of modular multi-stage vacuum pumps, COVAL offers a robust and powerful solution for applications requiring a high suction flow rate for the vacuum handling of a wide variety of objects. They are ideally suited to performing pick-up and transfer operations in applications such as handling porous parts or emptying large-volume tanks. CMS HD multi-stage vacuum pumps Coval's new CMS HD multi-stage vacuum pumps respond perfectly to the current needs of the industry. Joi...

IEEE comments on the evolution of IoT technology and smart devices, and how it has impacted enterprise security

This week, the UK Government announces that organisations can now apply for up to £200,000 of funding to support research into the cyber security of office devices which connect to the internet, to ensure they are properly protected against hackers. With UK businesses relying on enterprise IoT devices to increase productivity and enable hybrid working, these smart devices collect sensitive data, which can be accessed by other users, making them an attractive target for cyber criminals to...

Security Industry Association supports cybersecurity awareness month

The Security Industry Association (SIA) reiterates its commitment to cybersecurity as the 2022 Cybersecurity Awareness Month – observed every October – begins. “Whether your company is a manufacturer, security solutions developer, systems integrator or firm providing services to the security industry, you will likely face challenges and questions related to cybersecurity and privacy. Just like with physical security, real cybersecurity is achieved through diligent efforts from...

ASSA ABLOY Group completes the acquisition of Bird Home Automation GmbH

The ASSA ABLOY Group, the globally renowned provider of access solutions, has acquired 100% of the shares in Bird Home Automation GmbH. The aim is to further expand and scale the business in the coming years in view of changing market requirements. Growth opportunities Sascha Keller, CEO of Bird Home Automation, comments: "Having founded DoorBird in 2014 and continuously developed it since then, we have had an incredible journey and built a very successful business. To continue to grow and sc...

Paxton Access welcomes Kim Manson and Brian Bonser to their team as the accelerate business growth

Paxton Access, the global brand of electronic IP access control, video surveillance, and video intercom systems, continues to expand it’s US team at Paxton Inc. as growth in the business continues to accelerate. Kim Manson has been added to the Paxton Inc. team as the new Vice President of Business Operations. Her role as Vice President of Business Operations is new to Paxton Inc. Kim’s primary objective is to ensure that Paxton Inc. delivers on providing world-class products and se...

GJD explains why now is the perfect time to upgrade the customers’ outdoor controlled security lighting

With the soaring cost of living and the nights getting darker, it is so important to make sure your customers’ properties are protected against theft and crime. Motion detector-activated outdoor security lighting provides strong intruder deterrent solutions, protects properties from theft and provides reliable, high-quality visible lighting. Peace of mind External security lighting is essential to deter intruders from entering or vandalising properties External security lighting is ess...