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The Security Industry Association (SIA) has recognised Paul Anstine, Majority Staff Director for the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Homeland Security, and Scott Shellenberger, State’s Attorney for Baltimore County, Maryland, with the 2023 SIA Excellence in Government Service Award. Extensive leadership recognition This award honours public servants who have demonstrated extensive leadership and a steady commitment to supporting and advancing the effective use of s...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance, and Brivo, the global pioneer of cloud-based access control and smart space technologies announced one of the largest investments to date in cloud physical security. SECOM CO., LTD, one of the largest security integration companies in the world, according to Forbes Global 2000, has made a primary equity investment of $192 million in the two companies, $100 million in Eagle Eye Networks, and $92 million in Brivo. Cloud and AI...

Revader Security has supplied several mobile CCTV towers to security and facilities management provider ESG Security for use in business parks, where they have successfully deterred criminal activity. In early 2023, reports were received from delivery drivers of the road outside of a UK business park becoming a hotspot for drug dealing. This was understandably a cause of concern for the drivers and the commercial tenants, some of whom operate 24/7 businesses. CCTV tower The decision was ...

Acronis, the global pioneer in cyber protection announced the general availability of Acronis Advanced Security + Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) for Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud. Comprehensive security and data protection With new capabilities such as AI-based attack analysis, Acronis EDR reduces complexity and simplifies workflows for a more streamlined operation, making it easier than ever for MSPs and the businesses they serve to deploy comprehensive security and data protection. W...

Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company, unveiled new user intelligence capabilities designed to empower organisations to become more proactive in the fight against ongoing cyber attacks. Rubrik aims to deliver cyber resilience across both the data and users, including new User Intelligence, so organisations can work to proactively prevent attacks from happening before they cause significant damage.  Addressing data security needs Data remains highly vulnerable to cyber incid...

Scality announced its newest release of Scality ARTESCA, its simple, secure S3 object storage software for data deployments starting at a few terabytes. Cyber resilience Over a dozen innovations in ARTESCA 2.0 strengthen cyber resiliency through a hardened, reduced attack surface that minimises security risks with best-of-breed data immutability for increased ransomware protection, all at entry-level pricing starting at under $4,000 per year, including 24x7 support. An expanded choice of depl...

Neurotechnology, a provider of deep learning-based solutions and high-precision biometric identification technologies announced the expansion of the MegaMatcher product line with the release of the MegaMatcher Identity Management System (IDMS). The new end-user-focused system is capable of handling a variety of different tasks from identity registry formation to comprehensive administration for both civil and criminal applications. Benefits “By introducing our cutting-edge MegaMatcher I...

TAR Ideal, a technology integrator and solutions provider, and Cytek, the global cybersecurity specialist, have announced a strategic agreement to provide cutting-edge cyber defence solutions for nations and their critical infrastructure. The strategic partnership harnesses TAR’s public safety and homeland security expertise and Cytek’s public sector cybersecurity solutions to offer governments and public bodies holistic and fully managed protection against ever-evolving cyber threa...

Barracuda Networks, Inc., a provider of cloud-first security solutions, will announce a new platform called Barracuda SecureEdge, a SASE solution that helps make hybrid and remote work easier to secure. Barracuda SecureEdge integrates Barracuda’s Secure SD-WAN, Firewall-as-a-Service, Zero Trust Network Access, and Secure Web Gateway capabilities.  Single-vendor solution According to Gartner®, “By 2025, 80% of enterprises will have adopted a strategy to unify web, cloud se...

Gallagher Security will release v8.90 of their award-winning security site management software, Command Centre on May 31st. People-first integrations Meredith Palmer, Chief Product Officer at Gallagher Security explains that the enhancements to Command Centre which include facial biometrics, and synchronised cardholder management, have been approached as “People-first integrations, designed to simplify user experiences and improve business efficiencies.” “People are at the h...

The Dahua WizMind is a full portfolio of solutions comprising project-oriented products including IPC, NVR, PTZ, IVSS, thermal and software platform that adopts industry-leading deep learning algorithms. As a pioneer in video-centric AIoT solutions and service providers, Dahua has been constantly developing and improving its product offerings to provide more business value to its global customers and deliver reliable and comprehensive AI solutions for vertical markets. Human-based applications...

Jacksons Fencing, a British manufacturer of high-security perimeter security solutions, has extended its line of tested and certified security gates that are specifically designed to meet the unique perimeter security requirements of different sites. Recognising that every site has its own security perimeter needs, Jacksons Fencing has worked to extend its offering of security gates to provide architects and specifiers with the flexibility to customise a site's perimeter according to its specif...

i-PRO Co, Ltd., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety announced that it has appointed Antoinette King, a nationally recognised physical and cyber security expert, as Director of Regional Sales East and Head of Cyber Convergence. New responsibilities In her new position, Antoinette King will be responsible for managing i-PRO Americas’ sales for the US East Coast. She will also lead the company’s cyber convergence initiative to establ...

The Department of Science, Information and Technology (DSIT) in partnership with Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event, has unveiled the shortlist for the UK’s Most Innovative Cyber SME 2023 contest. As part of Infosecurity Europe’s focus on innovation, the competition aims to spotlight micro, small, and medium cybersecurity businesses as they showcase the newest cybersecurity tech and solutions. DSIT competition Fourteen of the UK’s most creat...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Matt Narowski, Vice President of Operations, Security Central, and Rob Raisch, Chief Architect & Team Lead, Monitoring Integration, Simplisafe, Inc., to the volunteer position of co-chairs for its Technology Committee. Narowski and Raisch succeed longtime Technology Committee Chairs Steve Butkovich, CPI Security, and Sascha Kylau, OneTel Security, both of whom are moving into new leadership roles within TMA....

PureTech is committed to continuous innovation and customer satisfaction by providing the most comprehensive, easy to integrate, and reliable AI-boosted, geospatial video analytics and sensor fusion software solutions for borders and critical infrastructure. Larry Bowe Jr., CEO, said, “We are pleased to share just some of our progress bringing new capabilities to market in our last few major software releases. This is one of the many reasons why PureTech was named in a recent industry rep...

Dell Technologies advances software-driven innovation across its storage portfolio, driving increased cyber resiliency, energy efficiency and automation to power customers’ multicloud journeys. Dell’s commitment to software development has resulted in more than 2,000 storage portfolio advancements in the past twelve months across every category of the external storage industry. These advances are available at no additional cost to existing customers and are consumable through on-pre...

Aqua Security, the pioneer in cloud native security, announced it added pipeline integrity scanning to prevent software supply chain attacks and assure CI/CD pipeline integrity. Powered by eBPF technology, Aqua’s pipeline integrity scanner detects and blocks suspicious behaviour and malware in real time, preventing code tampering and countering threats in the software build process. This industry-first solution equips organisations to feel confident in their ability to strategically stop...

Access control systems are critical to the security of many businesses, organisations, and facilities. To ensure that only authorised individuals can enter secure areas, it’s essential to implement effective access control measures. Two-factor authentication (2FA) using the Elatec TWN4 RFID and ePortID palm vein scanning solution significantly enhances the security of access control systems. Access control process RFID technology is commonly used in access control systems to allow indiv...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, has officially released the latest AcuPick video search technology to help users locate target videos more accurately and conveniently. Utilizing front-end and back-end AI innovations, AcuPick offers quick search, easy operation and high accuracy, new technological breakthroughs in the industry. “Efficiency and accuracy are the two key factors customers are looking for, as finding a specific object from massive footages...

Healthcare IoT and medical device cybersecurity specialist, Cylera, has formed its first Advisory Council bringing together World leaders in cybersecurity to share insight and drive innovation to help tackle the myriad of security challenges facing today’s rapidly digitalising healthcare sector.   As a critical infrastructure, healthcare remains a top target for cybercriminals with access to rich patient data and a potential to cause significant damage and disruption to patient...

Sophos, a pioneer in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, releases its annual ‘State of Ransomware 2023’ report, which found that in 76% of ransomware attacks against surveyed organisations, adversaries succeeded in encrypting data. This is the highest rate of data encryption from ransomware since Sophos started issuing the report in 2020. The survey also shows that when organisations paid a ransom to get their data decrypted, they ended up additionally doubling the...

IPVideo Corporation, a manufacturer of audio/video recording, passive weapons detection systems and IoT sensor technology, announces that the company will be exhibiting (Booth # 7-19) at the 24th Annual NYS Affordable Housing Conference (NYSAFAH) taking place on May 18th at the Marriot Marquis Time Square in New York City. This housing event is the largest in the nation and will include over 60 affordable housing industry exhibitors, 18 one-hour professional workshops, plenary program with bre...

Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, continues to add products to their extensive lineup by announcing a new 5 MP AcuSense fisheye network camera (Model DS-2CD3956G2-ISU).  This new camera delivers high quality images with efficient H.265+ video compression and employs Hikvision AcuSense technology, which is powered by deep learning algorithms to bring human and vehicle target cla...

Authority Brands announces that it achieved a strong start to 2023 with a record-breaking first quarter that saw the franchise group sign a total of 45 new area development agreements covering 72 territories and acquire America’s only national mobile screen repair service, Screenmobile.  Authority Brands continued their upward trajectory by exceeding the financial goals set for the first quarter with a 6% increase in system-wide revenue and opening more than 18 franchises. Authority...

Identiv, Inc., digital security and identification pioneer in the Internet of Things (IoT), announced it will showcase its innovative IoT-enabling radio frequency identification (RFID), near field connection (NFC), and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) solutions at RFID Journal LIVE! 2023 in Orlando, FL, May 9-11, 2023. LIVE! is the world’s largest conference and exhibition focussed on RFID and related technologies. What: RFID Journal LIVE! 2023When: May 9 - 11, 2023Where: Orange County Conventi...

Performanta announces the appointment of Simon Hodgkinson, former bp Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), as a Strategic Advisor, to further expand its ability to support clients and drive its vision of Cyber Safety into the market. At bp, Simon Hodgkinson was globally responsible for cybersecurity across information and operations technology, including strategy and architecture, GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance), business information security, security engineering, security operation...

SALTO Systems, a provider of innovative smart access control solutions, is committed to the use of biometric technology as the future of access control. In the past two years, it has aimed to accelerate the development of frictionless access control solutions through various strategic investments. The digital revolution has transformed society. Entire industries have been reimagined, and professional lives, education, and leisure time have evolved beyond recognition. Digital credentials, digit...

RGB Spectrum®, an industry pioneer in mission-critical video for real-time decision support, announces its continued market momentum for its mission-critical solutions for defence, aerospace, and military applications. These include a new joint product innovation, an industry honour, and a series of customer wins. RGB Spectrum is a pioneer in visualisation solutions and builds and supports video distribution, display, and recording systems for global organisations across various markets. Sp...

Elliot Roddy, security expert from CDX Security Group, comments on the role of private security during the coronation weekend: “Security across the Coronation weekend is sure to be a hot topic, playing a key role in the success and safety of everyone involved in the celebrations.” “While the approximate security costs for the main event are set to top £150mil, the role of private security in supporting the event itself, any surrounding events and protecting businesses wi...