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Ivanti, the tech company that breaks down barriers between IT and security so that Everywhere Work can thrive, released its latest report, Generative AI and Cybersecurity: Risk and Reward, which explores how organisations are navigating the complexities of generative AI (GenAI) in the realm of cybersecurity, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges it presents.   GenAI is a powerful tool that can be used by security teams to protect organisations, however, it can also be use...

Following the successful collaboration across Europe, Blickfeld GmbH, a Munich-based 3D LiDAR specialist, and Senstar, a global technology pioneer in advanced sensing and information management, including perimeter and outdoor security, announce the expansion of their partnership. The partnership will now extend globally, enhancing both companies’ abilities to deliver cutting-edge security solutions to a wider market. Advanced 3D LiDAR technology Since the partnership's inception, Blick...

SecurityBridge, the Cybersecurity Command Centre for SAP, announced a strategic partnership with Altum Strategy Group (Altum), a pioneering advisory firm specialising in Responsible Transformation, Intelligence, Data & Technology, Operational Excellence, and Risk Management. This partnership will empower Altum’s small to mid-sized clients with SecurityBridge’s comprehensive SAP-native cybersecurity platform, providing a holistic approach to solving their SAP security challe...

Optalysys, a company enabling the future of secure computing, has partnered with Zama, the open-source cryptography company building state-of-the-art FHE solutions for blockchain and AI, to advance the development of Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE). The partnership will see the integration of Zama’s FHE solution with Optalysys’ hardware acceleration product range, Enable, to expedite FHE adoption for its customers.  Zama’s software solutions Zama’s softwar...

Crypto.com, trusted by more than 100 million customers worldwide and the industry pioneer in regulatory compliance, security and privacy, announced that it has upgraded their existing bug bounty program with HackerOne, providing up to USD $2 million in rewards for the reporting of security vulnerabilities.  This is the first time a bug bounty program with HackerOne has reached USD $2 million, and represents the largest available across all bug bounty programs with HackerOne - in the crypto...

Userful Corporation, a global pioneer in IT solutions and data visualisation, has achieved SOC 2 certification for its Infinity Platform and Global Cluster Manager solutions.  This certification underscores its commitment to secure data management and compliance in critical operations environments. This achievement demonstrates Userful’s dedication to maintaining a high level of security, integrity, and availability for its customers and partners.  Userful’s secure infras...

Gunnebo Group will present its commitment to innovation in advanced security solutions and sustainability across its flagship brands at Intersec 2025, held in Dubai, UAE, from January 14 -16, 2025. As a global pioneer in security solutions, Gunnebo will be on stand S2, A22, presenting a range of advanced, innovative technologies in safe storage, entrance control, and high-security electronic locks, with a focus on sustainability in design, materials, and energy efficiency. Safe storage solutio...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi announces that its Managing Director, John Davies, will retire from his role at the end of 2024. TDSi's existing senior team will continue to operate the business as usual under the leadership of Thibaut Galland, Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the United Kingdom at TDSi's parent organisation, Vitaprotech. John Davies joined TDSi in 2003, pioneering a management buyout of the business in February 2005. In 2019 John oversaw the ne...

2025 marks the half-way point of the decade and over ten years since they introduced the flagship Codelocks NetCode® Technology. The innovative, award-winning technology has driven a lot of the growth and change at Codelocks since its introduction. This got them to thinking; what will be the direction of travel for access control over the next 10 years? NetCode® didn’t emerge out of nowhere 10 years ago. It was intentionally developed to meet the demand for greater control and th...

5G Standalone (5G SA) and 5G Advanced are expected to be a key focus for communications service providers (CSPs) for the remainder of the decade as they deploy new capabilities to create offerings centred on value delivery rather than data volume. The analysis is included among a wealth of statistical network insights in the November 2024 edition of the Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) Mobility Report, which extends the forecast period until the end of 2030. Network traffic data growth 5G networks ar...

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security, now supports the Haute-Garonne Departmental Council with Cohesity DataProtect. This allows the organisation to drastically reduce the time and resources needed to manage its backups, both on-premises and in the cloud and significantly accelerate the data recovery processes to enhance its cyber resilience. The Haute-Garonne Departmental Council manages a vast collection of data covering different functions, including building plans, architectural...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, a pioneering provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, has announced a partnership with Kudelski IoT, a division of the Kudelski Group and a global pioneer in digital security. This collaboration aims to enhance fraud prevention and regulatory compliance in the automotive retail industry by leveraging IDEMIA’s Identity and Verification (ID&V) technology. IDEMIA’s ID&V solution Kudelski IoT will deploy IDEMIA’s ID&...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced that CDW named the company a 2024 CDW Partner of the Year. CDW recognised Verkada and its other Partner of the Year honourees for representing the power of modern, customer-first partnerships and providing exemplary products, programs, solutions, and services to support shared customers. Support and collaboration "Verkada is honoured to be recognised by CDW for the exemplary support and collaboration we provide to our sh...

DigiCert, a pioneering global provider of digital trust, released its annual forecast of cybersecurity predictions for identity, technology, and digital trust expected to shape the landscape in 2025 and beyond. These predictions provide a snapshot of the cybersecurity challenges and opportunities enterprises will encounter in the months ahead. DigiCert’s full predictions and outlook for the new year can be found at DigiCert’s blog. Prediction 1: Post-Quantum Cryptography Takes Off...

High-quality skin care products, developed using the latest technologies and manufactured in a sustainable way: the international Babor Beauty Group is represented in more than 70 countries with its sought-after beauty brands. Research and development, as well as production, take place at the company's headquarters in Aachen, Germany, while filling and logistics are located just a few miles away in Eschweiler. In 2023, the family enterprise inaugurated a cutting-edge production facility here, k...

Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, is pleased to introduce three 6 MP cameras in its Value Series, offering customers enhanced clarity, extended range, and affordability. Available at a special promotional discount through December 31, these models—part of Hikvision’s innovative 3-Series lineup—feature AcuSense technology, enabling efficient and pre...

Gunnebo Entrance Control has launched an innovative enhancement to its preventative maintenance offering, as a connected service to maximise equipment uptime, extend asset value, and support more sustainable operations. EntraServe Connect from the global pioneer in entrance control security solutions, enables organisations across high-demand environments, such as offices, stadia, and critical infrastructure sites, to keep their systems performing smoothly with minimal interruption. Gunnebo&rsq...

Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), proudly announces the launch of SARA™ (Speaking Autonomous Responsive Agent). This innovative software solution is poised to redefine security monitoring, offering unparalleled efficiency and cost-effectiveness, while reshaping how Global Security Operations Centres (GSOCs) operate. Security operations Centre A typical security operations centre relies on human workers to review video footage escalated by analytics, assess the situation, and decide...

Gcore, the global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider, and Ezditek, an innovator in data centre and digital infrastructure services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), have launched a joint venture focused on providing high-performance AI infrastructure in the KSA. The joint venture will develop an ‘AI factory’, which can be used for building, training, and deploying generative AI solutions locally and across the globe.    Ezditek’s...

Hopae, makers of the world’s most advanced digital identity solution, announced $6.5 million in funding as the company introduces its proprietary, patented Digital Credential eXpress (DCX) architecture to the U.S., simplifying the complex world of decentralised ID (DID) implementation. Hopae helps governments and institutions issue reusable, privacy-preserving, and unforgeable digital IDs and credentials. Its expansion and funding news comes as companies seek to comply with new inter...

Altronix, the recognised pioneer in power and data transmission for the professional security industry, is showcasing its expanded lineup of industry-proven technologies at ISC East 2024 in booth 713. The expanded product portfolio further addresses the evolving needs of security professionals, offering robust solutions for access control, video surveillance, fire, and network management, designed to streamline deployment and better protect critical infrastructure. Data transmission solutions...

Bugcrowd, the pioneer in crowdsourced security announced an alliance with Least Authority, a Berlin-based pioneer in secure use of advanced cryptographic techniques. Least Authority provides customised services to support FinTech and Web3 products through design and development, including code audits, specification reviews, and system architecture assessments. Research and development The company specialises in the research and development of distributed systems, blockchain protocols, AI/ML a...

Absolute Security, a pioneer in enterprise resilience, announced that Absolute Secure Endpoint (SE) is now available in the AWS Marketplace, a digital catalogue with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors that make it easy to find, test, buy, and deploy software that runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS).  Absolute SE delivers resilient visibility, control, security, and fast recovery across globally distributed PC fleets. As part of the Absolute Resilience Platform,...

CIE Group, a pioneering provider of security and audiovisual solutions, has announced it is now the exclusive UK distributor for VOLO, a leading innovator in cloud-based access control systems. This agreement will see CIE Group supplying VOLO’s comprehensive solution to UK businesses and organisations aiming to enhance security, streamline access management, and gain valuable data-driven insights. VOLO's access control  "We are thrilled to be the exclusive distributor for VOLO's in...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the market-renowned provider of solutions for Motor Vehicle Agencies, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS), has launched its new self-service kiosks at Tennessee Driver Service Centres to reduce customer wait times. Tennessee residents can use IDEMIA’s SMART-E Kiosks to complete many driver's licence transactions, including renewing or replacing a duplicate driver’s licence or ID card, chan...

Dell Technologies introduces AI innovations that help Dell and Microsoft customers simplify AI adoption, speed deployment and power demanding workloads in multicloud environments. Data protection, cyber resiliency and security advancements help joint customers strengthen their cybersecurity posture.  Data protection and services “Organisations modernising their IT strategies to support emerging workloads, like AI, need solutions that help them innovate faster, control costs and pro...

According to the 2024 Access Control report by Omdia, Genetec., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, has consistently gained market share over the last six years, solidifying its position as a worldwide market pioneer and building upon its #2 global position for access control software. In the Americas market, access control software has evolved beyond the physical security department to become an essential component of business operations. 2024 Access Control report Accordin...

IT services provider - adesso has been admitted into the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Cloud-14 framework, supporting the UK’s public sector in its journey toward secure, streamlined, and efficient digital transformation. The Cloud-14 framework facilitates access to IT services for government organisations, empowering them to innovate, strengthen data security, and scale services to meet public needs more effectively. Innovative solutions adesso delivers innovative solutions that enhan...

Ahead of the Black Hat MEA in Riyadh from 26-28 November 2024, Cisco, the worldwide pioneer in networking and security, released insights into key cybersecurity trends that emerged between July and September 2024. The findings are based on analysis from Cisco Talos, one of the most trusted threat intelligence research teams globally, highlighting a notable increase in identity-based and ransomware attacks.  Identity-based attacks Over the three-month period, there was a noticeable rise...

Beyond Encryption, a pioneer in secure digital communications, has announced a powerful new technology partnership with Mimecast, a global heavyweight in cybersecurity. The technology partnership aims to transform how businesses manage security and compliance, combining Beyond Encryption’s cutting-edge expertise in authenticated outbound comms with Mimecast’s proven track record in human risk management and robust email services.  Data protection standards Businesses are now...