Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) - News

Chubb Fire and Security, one of the life safety service providers is this week attending the Annual SafeZone EMEA Conference taking place in Birmingham, UK. The award-winning event connects business pioneers with experts like Chubb, to share innovation, best practices and how they operate with SafeZone solutions.  Chubb has partnered with CriticalArc on the SafeZone application since 2021. Forming part of Chubb visiON+ offering of connect safety services, SafeZone powered by Chubb combines...

Corps Monitoring, a division of certified Social Enterprise, Corps Security, has partnered with a provider of home and business security systems, Texecom Monitor to provide clients with a one-stop solution for signaling.  Texecom Monitor  Texecom Monitor offers signalling to leading Alarm Receiving Centres and is part of Texecom’s suite of digital solutions specifically designed to help professional installers grow and optimise their business. Digital integration with the Cor...

Key figures from the cyber security industry will gather to address the Parliament to discuss the UK’s readiness to defend itself against the growing threat posed by ransomware. Cyber – The Next Threat The event, entitled Cyber – The Next Threat is organised by the Parliament Street think tank and chaired by former Business Minister - Dean Russell MP and will take place on 13th March 2023.  The expert panel includes cyber security veteran Nicko van Someren, CTO, of Abso...

Delinea, a provider of privileged access management (PAM) solutions for seamless security announced the close of its fiscal year, delivering annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth of over 25% year-over-year while growing recurring revenue to 85% of total revenue.  The company added over 1,300 new customers during 2022 as it extended PAM to provide authorisation for all identities across the modern, hybrid enterprise. New identity and name  A notable highlight of the year was rebrandi...

Vismo, established in 2012, will demonstrate the Vismo App and Secure Portal in action for the first time in Europe in Booth #C6 at “ASIS Europe 2023 - From Risk to Resilience”, Rotterdam, March 21st – 23rd, 2023. Utilising the latest technology, the Vismo App ensures employers have all the necessary information to quickly act when a travelling or remote working employee finds themselves in a situation that poses risks to their wellbeing or has caused injury to them.  In...

It wasn’t too long ago that multi-factor authentication (MFA) was considered the Holy Grail of cybersecurity. More than a few vendors and analysts predicted that MFA would eventually prevent 99 percent of cyber attacks. But here they are. MFA is a standard security tool used by most businesses (and consumers), yet breaches are still happening. So, what happened? Where did MFA go wrong? And how can managed service providers (MSPs) get the most out of MFA solutions for their clients? Criti...

Shooter Detection Systems, an Alarm.com company and provider of the gunshot detection solutions, will be displaying the latest developments in Active Shooter Intelligence™ along with several new product and business initiatives at ISC West 2023 in Las Vegas, NV.  ISC West attendees visiting Shooter Detection Systems booth #26049 will get a first-hand look at many of the company’s latest solutions, technology and business initiatives scheduled for release over the course of 2023...

Beyond Identity, the provider of passwordless, phishing-resistant MFA, reported it has tripled its annual revenue in 2022. Further growth was demonstrated by workforce milestones, industry relationships, and FIDO2 certification. “The results we have attained during 2022 has been an incredible validation of our mission to transform how corporations approach cybersecurity, improve authentication, and dramatically reduce risk,” said Thomas Jermoluk, CEO and Co-Founder of Beyond Identi...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher has been awarded the Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer accolade at the 2023 Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs).  The Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer award category was created to recognise outstanding performance in manufacturing a leading-edge security product (or products), which has produced clear beneficial results for customers.  Value-driven solutions On winning the award, Gallagher’s Regional Gen...

AlertEnterprise, Inc., the cyber-physical security convergence software company revealed the launch of its first-ever Guardian AI Chatbot powered by OpenAI ChatGPT. The company will debut the AI Chatbot globally end of March at the ASIS Europe and ISC West trade events. Guardian AI Chatbot The Guardian AI Chatbot is developed with the world-renowned GPT-3 platform created by OpenAI and is designed to instantly deliver security operators the physical access and security insights that mat...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced a new collaboration with Axis Communications that will see the introduction of Axis Powered by Genetec, the industry’s first enterprise-level access control offering that combines Genetec access control software with Axis network door controllers in a single easy-to-deploy all-in-one offering. With inventory available globally and offered exclusively through th...

Cyolo, provider of the fastest and most secure zero-trust access solution for enterprise IT and OT announced the next generation of its partner programme aimed at maximising an organisation’s cybersecurity potential for securing their applications and sensitive systems. Programme agenda The newly redesigned programme will provide partners with a high-profit margin through a simplified reseller structure and richer tools, including access to MSSP (managed security service provider) produc...

At Enforce Tac 2023 (Nuremberg, 28 February to 1 March), the Teledyne FLIR PVS (Personal Vision Systems) team will shine the spotlight on its wide range of class-leading thermal monocular solutions for law enforcement agencies, police forces, border guards and military distributors active in this field. On Stand 456 in Hall 10, visitors will also discover the industry-renowned support and service offer available from Teledyne FLIR PVS, alongside the availability of several attractive product d...

Irisity continues to strengthen its management through the recruitment of Keven Marier as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Irisity AB has announced that after an extensive search for the right candidate, its Board of Directors has appointed Keven Marier as Chief Executive Officer. Starting date will be as soon as possible, in dialogue between Irisity and his current employer. Security industry experience "Keven brings 20 years of extensive international security industry experience, ins...

Event organisers must act now to ensure they meet essential security requirements to protect the public, a White Paper published has warned. ‘Time to Act Now: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) and the responsibilities facing event organisers’ urges organisers of events, large and small, to proactively review their security procedures now before imminent changes to the law come into force. Seeking expert advice It highlights that while the introduction of Protect Duty, also known...

ACRE, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, has completed its acquisition of the PremiSys software and hardware portfolio and assets. The security market continues to provide opportunities for ACRE to drive consolidation and acquire technologies that broaden its portfolio and serve the expanding needs of its customer base. Door access management PremiSys’ technologies enable organisations to self-manage door access and view integrated video and lockdown facilitie...

Since the beginning of the year, searches for home security have increased by over 18% according to Google trends. Home security Michele Bennett, General Manager at ADT UK&I Subscriber says, “While it is easy to let things slip your mind from time to time, the consequences of being forgetful when it comes to home security and safety can be devastating.” Michele Bennett adds, “With the average burglary costing £2856, mistakes like forgetting to set the burglar alarm...

Matrix with intensive research at the forefront aims to build innovative security and telecom solutions on a national and international scale. At Convergence India Expo 2023, Matrix will display all the customer-centric solutions and products of video surveillance, access control, time attendance, and telecom domains.  Telecom products At Convergence, Matrix will display its Telecom products like Media Gateways which include SIMADO GFX114G, SETU VFX404, and SETU VFXTH0016. Its Digital...

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the number of digital identity apps in use will exceed 4.1 billion globally by 2027; rising from 2.3 billion in 2023. This represents a growth of 82% over the next four years. This increase will be driven by the use of government-backed digital identities to replace physical identity documents as a source of verification for third-party apps, such as banking and financial services. This will be critical, as businesses aim to reduce identity theft...

For those who are in charge of the organisation’s network infrastructure, they need to know that keeping tabs on the health of the network can be a draining and a 24/7 job. Round-the-clock visibility into the network is paramount, and supporting a growing environment demands ever-improving sophistication, intelligence, and awareness. At Cisco Meraki, they are continuously striving to set the standard for real-time network performance visibility with their AI-powered intelligence dashboard...

IDEMIA has announced that its facial recognition algorithm - 1:N came top among 114 tested systems in NIST’s latest FRVT1. FRVT test results are acknowledged to be the gold standard of the global security industry. The results reconfirm the company’s ongoing 40-plus year history as an industry major in biometrics and illustrate its place as the leader in biometric technology and innovation. IDEMIA achieves the best accuracy score for facial recognition The test results reported fa...

Comments by David Hoelzer, Fellow at SANS Institute: “With yet another AI product soon to be introduced to the public by Baidu, AI chatbots have taken the tech world by storm, but amid the hype and enormous potential, it’s important to get to grips with the reality and discover the real impact of advanced AI solutions. While the machine learning chatbot has game-changing capabilities, it’s also plumping up hackers’ toolkits, with criminals able to find ways to use, abuse,...

Fraud prevention specialist Ravelin announces it has been hired by online marketplace G2A.com to help contain fraud, while accelerating growth. G2A.com is the world’s largest marketplace for digital gaming products with over 20 million customers and 75 thousand products sold by 400 thousand sellers. The company has a highly successful, and award winning, internal anti-fraud team which has consistently provided customers with a high level of protection. Working with Ravelin will help G2A.c...

SANS Security Awareness, a division of the SANS Institute, is proud to announce the launch of its new short-form technical training modules, "Security Essentials for IT Administrators." This series provides a comprehensive review of cybersecurity principles, specifically targeting those with a foundational understanding of IT systems and/or network administration to keep them up-to-date and knowledgeable in the constantly evolving cybersecurity landscape.  Learning objectives Relevant tr...

Matrix Comsec, a globally renowned manufacturer of telecom and security solutions has confirmed its participation in PACC 2023. The event is scheduled to take place at Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty, Kerala from 2nd to 5th March 2023. At the event, Matrix will be presenting its access control, video surveillance, and telecom solutions. Access control and time-attendance Matrix sets itself apart from other companies in the access control and time-attendance domain by producing all of its architect...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance announced a technical integration with Advancis that combines cloud video surveillance with the Advancis PSIM+ (physical security information management) platform to deliver integrated cloud video surveillance at the behest of global enterprise customers. Designed for control rooms and security operations centres, the Eagle Eye-Advancis integration delivers a single unified interface for interactive monitoring and event-and-aler...

Checkpoint Systems – a pioneer in RFID and RF technology solutions – is unveiling its newest high-performance RF Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) system, the patent pending NS45 Antenna – the first of its kind to offer retailers an almost invisible loss-prevention solution at the checkout. Following the successful release of the now award-winning NS40/42 antenna, the NS45 is the latest EAS solution added to the NEO family, providing extremely high detection rates within t...

IPVideo Corporation has made it a mission to help society respond to active shooter incidents with the introduction of its Sentry ERS Lockdown and Emergency Response System, purpose-built for schools and campus environments. Active shooter situations Active shooter situations are a horrible daily threat in society. Soft targets such as schools, university campuses, places of worship, grocery stores, hospitals, malls, movie theatres, and bars have all been targeted. In response, the security i...

Drata, a continuous security and compliance automation platform, has launched Open API, a powerful new product leading the movement to open and democratised compliance. Open API puts customers in the driver's seat with deeper connections and integrations to architect creative solutions for their risk and compliance needs. User-friendly REST API standard Governance, risk, and compliance are notoriously known as manual and time-intensive processes often siloed and bogged down by paperwork, spre...

Xtract One Technologies Inc. and Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. announced that MSG Sports will invest up to C$13.4 million (US$10 million) in Xtract One, a security technology company that prioritises the patron access experience by leveraging AI. The initial investment of C$8.4 million (US$6.3 million) is effective immediately, with the subsequent investment of C$5 million (US$3.7 million) being conditional on the approval of Xtract One’s shareholders and all applicable reg...