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Elaborate training and certification processes often act as a deterrent for installers and channel partners. To make it as easy as possible for existing and new partners to do business with the proven Panomera® and Domera® camera systems, Dallmeier has completely restructured its training and authorisation programme. Interested partners can qualify as fully-fledged Dallmeier partners with just two training sessions. With another day of "Technical Training", installers can even become Pa...

GDPR, the General Data Protection Regulation, came into effect on 25th May 2018. It helps to ensure that the personal data of EU citizens is handled safety and securely by organisations and businesses. GDPR effects all elements of an organisation that handles or processes personal data, including security systems. If the organisation currently uses CCTV, access control systems, and other security measures, it is certainly worth evaluating how they are currently collecting, storing, and processi...

As cybersecurity awareness month continues to be a focus of discussion in October, new research conducted by Genetec Inc. (Genetec), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shows that cybersecurity remains a top concern for physical security professionals going into 2023. Based on insights from over 3,700 physical security leaders from around the world, the report revealed that almost half (49%) of the organisations surveyed had...

Dallmeier electronic, a manufacturer of video security technology, announces that its complete Domera® product family of single-sensor cameras is available without any delivery problems. All seven product groups of the Domera® family can be ordered immediately and are usually delivered within a few days. With waiting times of up to nine months, the lack of delivery capacity, especially for single-sensor cameras, is currently causing major problems for many channel partners and installer...

Suprema, a global pioneer in access control and biometrics, announced that Suprema has simultaneously renewed two important international standard certifications regarding information security management (ISO/IEC 27001) and privacy information management (ISO/IEC 27701). Data protection certifications  Suprema is recertified in compliance with ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27701, international standard certifications for information security management systems (ISMS) established by the Intern...

At ISC East 2022 in booth # 918, i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will showcase the latest enhancements to its line of products, including: i-PRO recently revamped its the entire PTZ range, adding a total of 35 new cameras. The new cameras benefit from a new modern design in a smaller form factor that is similar in size to many dome cameras. The S-Series cameras include a powerful built-in AI processor enabling advanced automatic...

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...

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.&...

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...

Adopting facial recognition in access control systems is widespread among businesses and organisations looking to improve building security. There are several important factors to consider when selecting a facial recognition access control system, such as the size of a building and the number of people who will use it. ‍This article will provide an overview of how to choose the most suitable facial recognition access control system for a building security system. This will enable users to m...

Dallmeier electronic will once again present its video information solutions to an international audience at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. The video surveillance systems based on the manufacturer's patented ‘Panomera®’ multifocal sensor cameras are already in use in hotspots of more than 35 major German cities and many other metropolises worldwide. Dallmeier electronic will have its own stand at this year's Smart City Expo World Congress from 15 to...

EVVA announces the release of their new AirKey software solution that makes life easier and more comfortable. With the new AirKey release, users benefit from a wide range of new features, which make it easier to organise the access control system. Users can avail even more cleverness with AirKey. Highlights from new AirKey release AirKey allows users to open doors with their smartphone, assign keys by SMS and easily organise the entire access control system online. This update makes the tried...

LastPass, has named John N. Stewart, the former and longtime Cisco SVP and Chief Security and Trust Officer, to its board of directors. Stewart brings with him a wealth of leadership experience and cybersecurity expertise. A current angel investor at self-launched Talons Ventures, and board member of several successful data security and technology companies, Stewart is an award-winning and highly sought leader committed to addressing organisations’ core missions, with a proven track recor...

Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company announced it has joined the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), an ecosystem of independent software vendors and managed security service providers that have integrated their solutions to better defend against a world of increasing cyber threats. Data Risk Insights The nomination was a result of Rubrik unveiling a new integration with Microsoft Sentinel, providing Data Risk Insights that give security operations teams...

Cohesity, a pioneer in next-gen data management announced that Karen Egan has joined the company as Chief Customer Experience Officer. Based in Cork, Ireland, Egan has global responsibility for the company’s customer experience, including Professional Services, Success, and Support teams. Egan's work experience  The technology and support veteran brings over 27 years of experience in the software and IT industry, with 20 years in technical support. In addition, people and culture ar...

A biometric attendance system is a time and attendance tracking system that identifies and tracks employees' attendance using physical characteristics such as fingerprints or iris scans. This type of system is useful for tracking employee attendance, preventing time theft, and improving security. ‍Time is money in this world. That is why businesses must find ways to reduce time wasted. Businesses can accomplish this by implementing a biometric attendance system. This article will explain ho...

SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc., the pioneer in enterprise identity security, unveils the findings of a new research report titled, ‘The Horizons of Identity.’ As hyper innovation and rapidly evolving technologies drive global organisations, mature identity programs are becoming business essential to secure and enable digital capabilities at scale. The survey data—based on insights from more than 300 global cybersecurity executives—reveals the current state of the...

Drawbridge, a premier provider of cybersecurity software and solutions to the alternative investment industry, announces that it has completed its SOC 2 Type II audit, performed by KirkpatrickPrice. This latest attestation highlights Drawbridge’s commitment to data privacy and security, as it delivers the most robust cybersecurity software and services to its global clients. Robust cybersecurity software A SOC 2 audit provides an independent, third-party validation that a service organi...

Suprema, a pioneer in access control and biometrics, has launched ‘BioStation 3’, a contactless access control terminal specialised for facial recognition in the post-COVID era. BioStation 3 BioStation 3 is a next-generation access control solution created by integrating Suprema's 20 years of expertise in access control and authentication-related technologies. In addition to facial recognition, the representative contactless authentication method of the post-COVID era, various oth...

Alarm systems are essential for the economic success of almost all sectors of European markets. Rapid technological developments and policy developments have brought new challenges for alarm systems and the alarms systems’ market. One of these challenges is the cyber security of the connected alarm systems. Euralarm members are involved in these challenges via the CENELEC Technical Committee 79 (TC 79). Within Europe the CENELEC Technical Committee 79 (TC 79) is developing and maintaining...

The BSIA has expanded its membership of Euralarm into its Services Section. This section links all services associated with the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of security and fire systems across Europe and internationally. The BSIA was already an active member of the Euralarm Security Section, representing the interests of manufacturers in regulatory and standardisation matters. The BSIA also represents the views of its members in their horizontal compliance, cyber security, and mark...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated launched SIRAS™, a professional drone that includes a quick-connect dual radiometric thermal and visible camera payload. Engineered for data security, performance, and affordability, SIRAS is optimised for industrial and utility inspection, public safety, firefighting, and search and rescue missions.  Geofence-free flight experience “Designed to provide pilots with the flexibility to get the job done, SIRAS d...

Retailers are being hit hard by their failure to protect customer and employee privacy in video footage, according to a nationwide survey of retailers from video security and privacy company, Secure Redact. The survey asked 500 British retailers a range of questions relating to in-store use of video surveillance technology, the visual data privacy of customers, GDPR violations and more. Secure Redact’s nationwide survey 43% of brands surveyed reported they had been fined for a violation...

Corsight AI, a facial recognition solutions provider that codifies privacy requirements and is unmatched in its speed and accuracy, has announced its partnership with OneMind Technologies, a subsidiary of Affluence Corporation and a specialist in hypervisors for smart industries, to support the development of safe smart cities across the globe. Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) Recently recognised by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) as a provider for proactively red...

Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed the number of employees working from home has more than doubled since 2019, increasing by as much as 108.8 percent when comparing October – December 2019 with January – March 2022. It also found that the increase varied across UK regions, with each region seeing an increase of more than 50 percent. Those employed in professional occupations saw the largest increase in homeworking (30.5 percentage points), rising from 12....

Aqua Security, the pure-play cloud-native security provider announced the European launch of its platform as a SaaS solution, a unique and comprehensive security tool designed to protect cloud-native applications and stop cloud-native attacks. Customers located in the EU who are subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) can take advantage of the flexibility and ease of adoption of a SaaS service based in the Frankfurt region, while still conforming to data privacy and residenc...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi has announced it has joined the SPAC® (Smart Physical Access Control) Alliance. By joining the SPAC® Alliance, TDSi is a part of an organisation that helps define the standards of Digital Security in Europe through initiatives such as the Secure & Smart Communication Protocol (SSCP), to promote standardisation and interoperability. Security integration John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi commented, “We are very proud to announce we ha...

Cohesity, a provider of next-gen data management, announced it was named a Leader and an Outperformer in two GigaOm Radar reports: the GigaOm Radar for Hybrid Cloud Data Protection: Large Enterprises and the GigaOm Radar for Hybrid Cloud Data Protection: Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. This is the third time Cohesity was named a Leader in the Large Enterprises report. Cohesity is acclaimed for offering “strongly differentiated cyber resiliency features,” “great data manag...

The people out in cyberspace that invade users' privacy are usually the ones users prepare to protect themselves from. Still, what if those people weren’t the only threats to be wary of? According to a recent report from Forrester, this is the case more often than users think. Insider threats at security firms caused 59% of data security incidents over the last year, typically consisting of accounts being misused by internal employees or business associates, resulting in data leaks that...

Public safety agencies and government authorities face a variety of challenges - from protecting borders to responding to major emergencies including floods, fires or road accidents. At these times, emergency services, border protection agencies, and other authorities need to work together, sharing information and data in real-time to improve incident awareness, overcome blindspots, and ultimately, keep communities, citizens, and first responders safe. Different communication networks Motorol...