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Delinea, a provider of solutions that seamlessly extend Privileged Access Management (PAM) announced that it is once again a Champion of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023, continuing the company’s commitment to cybersecurity education and evangelism. Cybersecurity best practices In its 20th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a global initiative co-led by the National Cybersecurity Alliance and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) with the goal of providing everyone wit...

Attributed to Guy Bauman, Co-Founder & CMO, Ironvest. Ironvest is an all-in-one security and privacy app. Biometrics on social media Guy commented on the launch, “X’s introduction of biometrics is part of a growing trend amongst social media platforms aimed not just at enhancing users’ security but also clamping down on widespread identity fraud and misinformation." "Within the last six months alone, YouTube has asked medical professionals to apply to be a verified &lsq...

Just like fighting against the spread of disease in a clinical environment, healthcare providers must mobilise, coordinate with interconnected partners, and apply sufficient budgetary resources to combat an ever-changing cyberattack landscape. A new set of safeguards is necessary to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical healthcare business operations and data. Ponemon Institute report Not “if,” but “when” healthcare facilities expect a cy...

According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”), hospitals are considered one of the most dangerous places to work in America. In fact, OSHA describes hospitals as generally “hazardous” places to work, contributing to missed days of work and adding to the high cost of healthcare. In 2019, OSHA reported, “U.S. hospitals recorded 221,400 work-related injuries and illnesses, a rate of 5.5 work-related injuries and illnes...

A manufacturing facility is a tough testing ground for any access control solution. By their nature, premises usually require multiple different types of locks, including a range of cylinder types and sizes, as well as padlocks. They often need locks that work both inside and outdoors. For this reason, many manufacturing plants retain traditional mechanical locking solutions—sacrificing the added control that an electronic solution brings. Key-based access control The right programmabl...

Transmit Security, a pioneering provider of customer identity and access management (CIAM) SaaS solutions, announces the appointment of Chris Curcio as Senior Director of Strategic Alliances and Partners for North America and Kaltrina Ademi as Director for Channel and Alliances in EMEA. Prior roles of Curcio Curcio has over 25 years of experience in various positions within the IT industry and joins Transmit after almost four years as GSI Alliances Director at Forgerock during w...

Identity and Access Management (IAM) specialist - ProofID has announced that it has acquired Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) integrator, Regatta Solutions Group. The acquisition unites the competencies of both organisations as integrators of Ping Identity and SailPoint solutions respectively while positioning the company as a provider of enterprise identity solutions and global identity managed services. The combined business is projected to generate more than $32 million in revenu...

Genetec Inc., a globally renowned technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has renewed the SAFETY (Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies) Act certification for Genetec™ Security Center through 2028. The designation certifies the unified security platform’s technology that manages and monitors electronic security systems, including access contro...

Absolute Software™, the only provider of intelligent, self-healing security solutions, has announced that it has been recognised as a pioneer in the Fall 2023 Grid® Reports for Endpoint Management and Zero Trust Networking published by G2, the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace. The latest reports also revealed that an overwhelming majority of Secure Endpoint users (97%) and Secure Access users (99%) rate Absolute with four or five stars. Absolute Secure Endpoint...

Barrier1 Systems, the industry pioneer in perimeter-hardening physical security vehicle barriers, is showcasing its robust offering of crash-rated security and safety bollards at NACS 2023, in booth #B5205, October 4th through 6th in Atlanta, GA. Barrier1’s vehicle barrier experts will be on hand to discuss the company’s range of crash-tested bollards, purpose-built to protect convenience stores, gas stations, and public-facing retail establishments from the costly personal liabilit...

Radiant Logic, the Identity Data Fabric company, announced the completed integration of Brainwave GRC following the April 2023 acquisition. These new capabilities solidify Radiant Logic’s entrance into the Identity Analytics market and position platform in the Identity Governance and Administration market, as seen in the recent Gartner® Market Guide for IGA. With a new website launching and the release of the full RadiantOne Identity Data Platform, including Identity Analytics...

Global technology solutions provider - Arrow Electronics is set to incorporate Check Point Harmony Email and Collaboration into its channel partner distribution strategy, and eventually to its digital distribution provisioned via ArrowSphere. With cyber-attacks at an all-time high, it’s essential that organisations have access to a proven solution to prevent email breaches. Harmony Email and Collaboration Harmony Email and Collaboration offers cloud email security and SaaS collaboration...

ELATEC, INID, Kastle Systems, JCI, Last Lock, rf IDEAS, SAFR Scan (RealNetworks), and Sentry Enterprises were each part of an exciting demonstration at the JCI Innovation Room at GSX 2023.  A large number of consultants, integrators, and end users were awed by the simplicity, yet effective access security that PKOC was able to demonstrate. In addition to hardware and cards, there were multiple apps capable of accessing the various devices. Author's quote David Bunzel, PSIA Executive Dire...

Permiso, a cloud detection and response startup, is making good on its promise of finding evil in cloud environments by offering complimentary private threat briefings with the P0 Labs team on Scattered Spider, the threat actor group responsible for orchestrating multiple well-known campaigns against cloud environments, most recently targeting MGM and Caesars earlier this month. Snapshot solutions “An identity-first security strategy is paramount to defending against modern threat actors...

Siren, the all-in-one investigation platform company, on a mission to keep people, assets and networks safe, announced details of a new patent and the release of Siren 13.4.   Dr. Renaud Delbru, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Siren, said: "Our most recent patent stands out as a one-of-a-kind offering in the market, reaffirming our commitment to innovation. Speed and scale are pivotal in so many critical investigations, I am particularly pleased that our technology, and spe...

Six Degrees has appointed Caroline O'Connor to the role of Chief Legal Officer (CLO). Caroline joins Six Degrees from AI scale-up Tractable Ltd where, as Group General Counsel, she spanned the legal and risk framework that underpinned the company's commercial growth, international expansion, and regulatory regime.  Caroline previously held a series of senior leadership roles within the technology sector with high-profile brands including GoCardless, Rackspace, and BT. Cloud and secur...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is showcasing its line of top-performing products and solutions on September 26 and 27, 2023, at the 2023 International Security Expo in London.  Most notably, Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system for the customisable storage and management of keys, assets, access cards, and other small personal devices, will be on display and available for demonstration at stand E81. Enhance se...

Hanwha Vision, the vision solution provider, has launched a range of PTZ PLUS cameras with AI capability for accurate detection and classification. The high-definition AI PTZ PLUS range is designed for large open areas such as airports, car parks, stadiums, city centres, and industrial estates, as well as perimeter protection. The inclusion of AI reduces false alarms and allows the cameras to accurately classify objects including persons, faces, vehicles (including vehicle type) and numbe...

Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection will not only use ADIPEC 2023 to demonstrate how its latest innovations successfully protect both people and capital assets in the oil and gas sector, but also to illustrate the company’s proactive decarbonisation drive in support of wider industry sustainability efforts. ADIPEC (2-5 October, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) is a major international platform that looks to accelerate game-changing solutions and transformational progress for the future of en...

Sharry, a workplace experience platform around digital employee badges, announces that it has received LenelS2 factory certification and joined the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). Sharry's solution interfaces with the OnGuard® access control system to further support the delivery of employee badges in Apple Wallet. Sharry receives LenelS2 factory certification Sharry provides a user-friendly web interface for access control management and visitor management" John Marchioli st...

Dahua's latest DSS Pro V8.3 enhancement equips security personnel with advanced tools, enabling them to rapidly identify and monitor suspicious individuals' movements in just seconds. It is a cutting-edge Video Management Software (VMS) security solution designed for efficiency and scalability. It leverages users' video security systems to help them make informed decisions quickly and serves as the backbone of the operation.   AcuPick Technology The key upgrades primarily focus...

Consider a large retail chain with 200 stores spread across the country, each equipped with hundreds and thousands of CCTV cameras and a comprehensive video surveillance system. These systems collectively capture video footage around the clock. On average, each store generates 100 hours of video footage per week, accumulating to a staggering volume of around 3000 hours of surveillance data for the entire retail chain. The crime: A bold heist Amid this enormous volume of footage, a signi...

The trend of integrating video software, AI, and IoT technology into industrial property management is enhancing safety, efficiency, and productivity in the manufacturing sector worldwide. Safety and security solutions Alongside a heightened focus on fire safety, this trend is being actively adopted in Thailand, particularly within its Eastern Economic Corridor development.  With Thailand's GDP projected to accelerate to 3.9% in 2023, Secutech Thailand exhibitors are gearing up to ride t...

Hikvision, a world-renowned manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, introduces the 4 MP Motorised Varifocal Bullet Solar Wireless Camera Kit (DS-2XS6A47G1-IZS/C36S80) and the 4 MP Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) Bullet Solar Power Network Camera Kit (DS-2XS6A47G1/P-IZS/C36S80).  The latest additions to Hikvision’s portfolio of Solar-Powered Security Solutions provide security in remote and...

Anviz, a global provider of professional and converged intelligent security solutions, has announced the launch of its all-in-one intelligent security solution for the education industry – Anviz One – bolstering the security infrastructure of public and private educational institutions from K-12 to university with lower upfront investment, stronger analytics, and simplified management. A one-stop system powered by a cloud infrastructure and Edge AI Server, Anviz One offers flexible...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art distribution centre in Dallas, TX. In addition to creating new jobs, the 31,000-square-foot facility enhances Interface’s distribution capabilities to better serve its nationwide customers with expedited services. Author's quote “Interface builds complex integrated technolog...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is showcasing its comprehensive range of key and asset control solutions here at the Utah Sheriffs’ Association 27th Annual Law Enforcement and Corrections Training Conference in booth #132, September 20-21, 2023. Featured is Morse Watchman’s flagship system, KeyWatcher® Touch, a highly versatile, modular and expandable key and asset management solution that allows users to configure the exact com...

viisights, Inc., a pioneer in behavioural recognition video analytics, is proud to join the ZeroNow coalition, a movement by the safety community to reduce violence in schools, as an industry partner. viisights’ participation in the ZeroNow alliance marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of safer and more secure schools with the introduction of real-time video intelligence to coalition partners, including schools, educators, law enforcement, and more. viisights joins the ZeroNow al...

Intelligent Security Systems (ISS), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that its Managing Director for North America, Matt Powell, has been selected to speak at next month’s Securing New Ground (SNG) conference in New York City. Scheduled to take place from October 17-18 at the InterContinental Times Square, SNG conference brings together executives and entrepreneurs from across the security industry to network and share information on differen...

Veracode, a global provider of intelligent software security solutions, announced it has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Static Application Security Testing, Q3 2023. The annual report, which evaluates 11 top vendors in the market against 26 criteria, helps security professionals select a static application security testing (SAST) vendor that best fits their needs. In this evaluation, Veracode received the highest score ahead of all competitors included in the report. The repo...