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A new cybersecurity service brings professional 24-hour monitoring within reach of SMEs for the very first time. bluedog Security Monitoring, which has been launched by Freeparking.com founder Paul Lomax and cybersecurity expert Tim Thurlings, offers smaller firms the type of managed detection and response service previously only available to large corporates. Highly trained cybersecurity team The launch of bluedog comes as SMEs face increased pressure from customers, regulators and investors...

A survey of UK GDPR decision-makers conducted on behalf of Egress, the provider of people-centric data security solutions, reveals that 52% of businesses are not fully compliant with the regulation, more than a year after its implementation. The survey also found that 37% of respondents had reported an incident to the ICO in the past 12 months, with 17% having done so more than once. Interestingly, the results showed that over half (53%) of mid-size companies had reported data breaches to the I...

Crossword Cybersecurity plc has announced the availability of Rizikon Assurance 2.0, an online solution to the problem of third-party risk. The new version allows organisations to visualise all risks for each third-party through fully customisable 360-degree supplier scorecards. The new Third-party Assurance Framework Dashboard – an industry first – gives Supplier Management teams, Chief Risk Officers and senior executives a complete understanding of third-party risks across their su...

As a growing number of data privacy regulations are enforced around the world, make sure the risk management is in order. Compliance with modern privacy regulations requires a risk-based approach and by doing so, one will have the answers to the following, challenging questions: Is the business set up to adequately protect the rights and freedoms of natural persons – on an ongoing basis? How does one decide whether they have the right balance to fit with the overall risk tolerance...

Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Birmingham and Paris are the stops of this year's Geutebrück Roadshow, which takes place in October and November. The one-day events will examine topics such as predictive maintenance, face recognition and cloud, as well as the added value of video security in these environments. Professionals from the logistics, automobile, financial and security-related industries will share insights on how these themes interact with video security and how the resulting challen...

Milestone XProtect Corporate 2019 R2 is the first major video management software product to obtain a complete GDPR-ready certification from EuroPriSe. XProtect Corporate 2019 R2 is the first major video management software product to obtain the highly sought-after EuroPriSe (European Privacy Seal) GDPR-ready certification. With the GDPR-ready certification from the independent and recognised institute EuroPriSe, end-users can be confident that they have the right foundation to build a GDPR com...

UK organisations are failing to make progress towards strong cybersecurity and are facing paralysis as cybercriminals become more advanced. This is the conclusion drawn from the findings of the 2019 Risk:Value report – ‘Destination standstill. Are you asleep at the wheel?’ – from NTT Security, the specialised security company and centre of excellence in security for NTT Group. Examining the attitudes of 2,256 non-IT decision makers to risk and the value of security to th...

Ping Identity, the pioneer in Identity Defined Security, announced a significant update to PingOne for Customers, the cloud-delivered Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) offering built for developers. The API-first solution can now deliver seamless and secure push notifications from custom mobile applications that can be used for passwordless and advanced multi-factor authentication. The cloud identity solution helps development teams speed time to launch their applications, while also taking securit...

Tavcom Training, part of Linx International Group and IFSEC’s education partner, revealed details of the 24 free-to-attend and CPD-accredited education sessions, which will be presented at the Future of Security Theatre (Stand: IF3140), this year at IFSEC International in London. Tavcom Training has compiled an education programme that addresses many of the most talked about trends and issues amongst security practitioners. Topics being presented by Tavcom Training’s expert tutors i...

The world's first fully managed Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) system - Ocucon - has announced that it will provide a free CCTV hardware upgrade for customers of its cloud-based storage as it launches a first-of-its-kind zero capital expenditure model. Breaking new ground in surveillance technology, Ocucon delivers a powerful, cloud-based storage and retrieval platform, combining intelligent data analytics with the facility to store, analyse and retrieve unlimited amounts of HD video s...

The Boring Lab announced that The Boring Toolbox, a set of performance and maintenance tools to help customers more efficiently manage Milestone Systems’ XProtect video surveillance networks, has added key features for enterprise and large-scale sites with 5,000+ cameras and 100,000+ devices. The Boring Toolbox V3 offers a smoother user experience and optimised performance features, both of which were necessary to support larger installations. The Boring Toolbox allows customers to mainta...

Honeywell announced a technology integration with Intel that will enable new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in its MAXPRO® connected security platform. The new security platform, which will support MAXPRO Network Video Recorders (NVR) and Video Management Systems (VMS), will incorporate Intel® Vision products that enable advanced analytics, deep learning and facial recognition capabilities. These greatly enhanced security solutions will drive cost and time savings by significa...

Ocucon’s intelligent video redaction service - Ocucon Pixelate - is set to drastically reduce the cost of CCTV GDPR compliance with the launch of new automatic full body video redaction. Part of a second generation roll out of Ocucon Pixelate’s intuitive web-based software, the introduction of the pioneering full body redaction technology will allow users to simply select the people they do not wish to pixelate before footage is automatically redacted in a matter of seconds. In addi...

360 Advanced has announced its commitment to Data Privacy Day, an international effort held annually on Jan. 28 to create awareness about the importance of respecting privacy, safeguarding data, and enabling trust marking the organisation as a Data Privacy Day 2019 Champion. As a Champion, 360 Advanced recognises and supports the principle that all organisations share the responsibility of being conscientious stewards of personal information. Data Privacy Day All Data Privacy Day Champions a...

Cyberattacks targeting IoT devices and consequently video systems as well are growing more frequent at an unprecedented rate. The things users should consider in their security strategy are highlighted in an information package from the Regensburg-based video equipment manufacturer with information and specific recommended measures. They show that the essential aspects extend beyond the classic instruments of cybersecurity. Security specialists at many banks in several different countries were...

Cyberattacks targeting IoT devices and consequently video systems as well are growing more frequent at an unprecedented rate. The things users should consider in their security strategy are highlighted in an information package from the Regensburg-based video equipment manufacturer with information and specific recommended measures. They show that the essential aspects extend beyond the classic instruments of cybersecurity. Security specialists at many banks in several different countries were...

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...

Video analytics capabilities and privacy protection enhancements are among several highlights that Honeywell has added to its equIP® Series Cameras line, and MAXPRO® network video recorders (NVR) and video management system (VMS). The expanded capabilities are designed to help protect complex building environments, while improving user friendliness for operators and reducing overall cost of operation.  The updated camera technology and new analytic features include Tripwire, Intru...

Eagle Eye Networks announced the addition of a data centre in Germany expanding its global network of video surveillance data centres. The new data centre is located in Frankfurt and will support customers across the European Union as well as German customers’ GDPR requirements to store video within Germany. With this new addition, Eagle Eye Networks now operates EU data centres in the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands. Eagle Eye also operates data centres in California, Texas, Canada, Jap...

The latest advances in secure surveillance technology, engineered entirely in Korea, are being demonstrated by IDIS at Security Essen (25-28 September), on booth E10, Halle 5. The IDIS Total Solution is increasingly being preferred by major users globally because it offers the advantages of secure, exclusively Korean design and manufacturing, as well as outstanding performance in all applications. Important innovations on show at Security Essen include: IDIS’ flagship DirectIP solution; a...

Suprema, a provider of biometrics and security, announces that the company will showcase GDPR-ready enterprise access control solutions at Security Essen 2018 including its latest range of biometric readers, multi-band RF card readers, mobile credentials and access control software platform. At the show, Suprema will introduces BioLite N2, the world's best performing outdoor fingerprint terminal. BioLite N2 is designed for both the enterprise access control systems and time attendance applicati...

Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a global provider of memory products and technology solutions, announced it will showcase an array of products at Global Security Exchange (GSX) (booth 2685 Central Hall), the most established trade event for security professionals. The company will display its full line of industry-leading encrypted USB Flash drive solutions, including the IronKey brand purchased in 2016, as well as upcoming high-density bu...

Fidano, a software and business solutions provider for the payment processing industry, has successfully completed a rigorous fifth annual examination of its policies and procedures, under the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1 Type 2 standards, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to data security at all levels of its operations. SOC 1 Type 2 standards examination The demanding third-party examinations that led to the achievement were administered by the professional IT assurance and co...

EVVA's electronic system range has been extended by the electronic cam lock. It can be integrated into any AirKey and Xesar system. "This means that EVVA's electronic product range is becoming even more versatile," Sabine Ribits, product manager at EVVA, explains. Be it for sensitive areas, such as pharmaceuticals cabinets, display cases with valuable contents at jewellers' or even lockers in sports facilities, letterboxes in residential developments or distributor cabinets – electronic c...

Global MSC Security has announced the keynote speakers for the Global MSC Security Conference and Exhibition 2018. The Surveillance Camera Commissioner will be joined by representatives from the Information Commissioners Office (ICO), Avon and Somerset Police, Dacorum Borough Council, Soter Protective Services and a criminologist from the University of Essex, to discuss ‘GDPR, Surveillance and Security’. Managing Director of Global MSC Security, Derek Maltby says: “The GDPR ha...

SmartTask, the provider of employee scheduling and mobile workforce management software, has launched a vetting solution to help security companies meet the stringent requirements of the BS7858 vetting standard. SmartTask Vetting has been designed to ensure that security service providers are not overlooking this essential staff screening requirement, while following a consistent and approved process. “We recognised a growing need for sophisticated and streamlined vetting procedures, espe...

Seagate Technology plc, a pioneer in data storage solutions, reveals new research into the data habits of the UK’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), suggesting that many British companies are finding it hard to store and manage their company’s data effectively. The research polled a representative sample of 1,006 UK SMB employees, asking them about their employers’ data storage practices, preparedness for GDPR, cybersecurity policies, and how often they delete outdated...

CNL Software, a provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) system software, is pleased to announce the release of IPSecurityCenter V5.7. The release includes many feature enhancements that increase performance and reduce operational response times in large-scale, multi-sited and mission critical deployments of IPSecurityCenter. These improvements also benefit those in the transportation, corporate security and public safety markets.  With over a decade of development IPSec...

At this year's Security trade fair in Essen, SeeTec will be presenting video management solutions for a wide range of applications and industries. Apart from industry-specific, real-world video applications, interested parties will also get a first glimpse of new functionalities in the SeeTec 2018 product line up. Video solutions in theme worlds From 25 to 28 September 2018, SeeTec will be demonstrating integrated video solutions in theme worlds dedicated to different fields of use at booth 5E...

Since 2011, the patented Dallmeier Panomera multifocal sensor technology has provided comprehensive video protection for vast areas in many football stadiums, perimeters, airports and city areas all over the world. The new Panomera series, the Ultraline, has an exceptionally high resolution for these situations. Dallmeier presents the first model of the new series, the Panomera S8 Ultraline, which delivers up to 190 megapixels at 30 fps. The Panomera concept has revolutionised video technology:...