Security devices - News

ZeroEyes highlights retail gun incidents during holidays

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its Gun Violence Research Centre has released its Holiday Gun Incidents in Retail Facilities Report, identifying a disturbing trend involving gun-related violence in US retail locations. The research shows that, during the 2022 and 2023 holiday seasons, from Black Friday to New Year’s Eve, retail settings includ...

ArrowSphere AI: Transforming channel partner operations

Global technology solutions provider - Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) has enhanced its AI-infused ArrowSphere Cloud platform, allowing channel partners to create custom AI assistants that tap their own data, workflows, content, and vendor-specific data to deliver efficiency, cost reductions, and faster market entry. ArrowSphere’s augmented generative AI tools “ArrowSphere’s augmented generative AI tools will mark a shift in how our channel partners are able interact with their...

VITEC explains enhancing ISR with AI for real-time decisions

The demands on intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations are growing, as the current complex security environment addresses new requirements to support faster and more efficient operations. Legacy ISR systems have struggled to keep up with the vast amounts of surging data volumes, which often translates into delayed decision-making. As a result valuable -- and sometimes vital -- insights are lost, risking mission success and even human lives. So says Mark Rushton...

Enhance API security with Cequence Solutions

Cequence Security, a pioneer in API security and bot management announced the launch of its new API Security Assessment Services. Designed to provide immediate, actionable insights into API security risks, these time-bound and fixed services leverage Cequence’s advanced Unified API Protection platform, enabling companies to quickly identify and address security gaps within their existing infrastructure. A clear and comprehensive view As digital transformation accelerates, the reliance o...

IDEMIA secure transactions strengthens cybersecurity

In light of the growth of IoT device deployments, coupled with the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats, the need for comprehensive cybersecurity solutions has never been more urgent. Recognising this imperative, the HyGARDE consortium has been established to develop a state-of-the-art cybersecurity solution to protect connected equipment, ensuring the security of the devices and the sensitive data that flows through them. This approach is essential to safeguard the entire...

adCAPTCHA partners with Indie Ridge for bot protection

adCAPTHCA, the specialist security verification platform, has partnered with web development agency Indie Ridge to protect its clients from bot attacks through human verification technology. Indie Ridge delivers technical solutions on behalf of the UK’s leading creative agencies, but the rapid increase of bot traffic on client websites was compromising user experience, distorting analytics, and creating security vulnerabilities, as well as being a potential attack vector into the brand&rs...

TMA celebrates 2024 Mel Mahler Award honourees

The Monitoring Association’s (TMA) President Steve Butkovich honored four of TMA’s long-serving volunteers for their impactful contributions to TMA’s ASAP service with the 2024 Mel Mahler Award, formerly known as the President’s Award on Oct. 9th at the 2024 Annual Meeting in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Mel Mahler Award The Mel Mahler Award is presented at the discretion of the TMA president in recognition of outstanding contributions within his/her tenure. The 20...

Immersive Labs launches AI Scenario Generator

Immersive Labs, the pioneer in people-centric cyber resilience announced the launch of its ground-breaking 'AI Scenario Generator'. This new capability enables organisations to seamlessly generate threat scenarios for crisis simulations to ensure their workforces are ready for the latest threats. ‍AI Scenario Generator By inputting a few short prompts, customers can use the AI Scenario Generator to rapidly generate and launch customised cyber exercises to prove and improve individual and...

HID expands reach with IXLA acquisition

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions announced it has acquired IXLA, an Italian manufacturer of advanced laser and colour personalisation systems for cards and passports. The addition of IXLA expands HID’s card and passport personalisation portfolio, particularly in European markets and emerging economies. Document personalisation solutions “Welcoming IXLA into the HID family demonstrates our commitment to providing convenient and efficient document personal...

Sophos expands cybersecurity growth with Andy Travers

Sophos, a global pioneer of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks announced the appointment of Andy Travers as regional vice president for EMEA North to further accelerate the growth of Sophos’ portfolio of cybersecurity services and products in the region.  Andy Travers Travers will drive growth by strengthening existing relationships and creating new opportunities with Sophos’ already strong customer base of more than 600,000 organisations worldwide. Trav...

Spencer Marshall joins Gallagher Security executive team

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security is excited to announce the appointment of Spencer Marshall as Executive Vice President - UK and Europe. He will lead the entire Gallagher Security business in these regions, as well as being a member of the global executive team to help develop and drive strategy.  Spencer Marshall Of his appointment, Spencer says he is thrilled to be joining the Gallagher team at such a pivotal time, as it continues to expand its footprint across both the...

Launch of Eurotech's ReliaGATE 15A-14 IoT gateway

Eurotech, a pioneer in embedded systems and edge AI enablement solutions, launches ReliaGATE 15A-14, the industry's first cybersecure modular edge gateway designed to meet the growing demand for secure, flexible, and globally deployable IoT solutions. Built to support a wide range of applications, the ReliaGATE 15A-14 accelerates IoT projects by simplifying compliance with regional and carrier certifications, providing native support for field asset integration, and meeting stringent security s...

UECC enhances compliance with PureMetrics adoption

United European Car Carriers (UECC) has chosen Daphne Technology’s PureMetrics™ emissions monitoring system to enhance its environmental performance. This partnership reflects both UECC and Daphne’s commitment to sustainability within the maritime industry and aligns with their mutual focus on fugitive emissions and monitoring solutions. PureMetrics™ will deliver real-time emissions data, enabling UECC to exceed regulatory requirements and advance a greener supply chain....

5G EMF extrapolation function boosts data accuracy

With the new 5G EMF extrapolation function, the maximum channel field strength can be extrapolated directly from a 5G traffic signal. This is a significant improvement.  Error minimisation It makes the currently necessary, very complex conversions from the base station antenna pattern and the consideration of the relative measurement position to the antenna superfluous.  This reduces the practical measurement time to a few seconds. It also minimises the risk of errors that would res...

Energy-saving FocusPRO thermostats by Resideo

Resideo Technologies, a global provider of solutions for home comfort, energy management, safety, and security announced the Honeywell Home FocusPRO® series: a new enhanced thermostat design and user-friendly interface to elevate home comfort and control. Unveiled at Resideo’s CONNECT 2024 Customer Event, the new Honeywell Home FocusPRO thermostats address HVAC contractor needs, delivering simplified installations with a sophisticated design and feature-rich portfolio. FocusPRO therm...

Resideo unveils first Alert VISTA H3 security panel

Resideo Technologies, a provider of solutions for home comfort, energy management, safety, and security, announced the First Alert® VISTA® H Series, a full-service, scalable security system designed for residential and light-commercial security installations. Unveiled at its CONNECT 2024 Customer Event, the new VISTA H Series builds on the dependability of customers' trust from Resideo's existing VISTA Platform and delivers a flexible solution that can easily integrate with the latest t...

SIA's guide to careers in security industry

The Security Industry Association (SIA) – with support from PSA – has released the “Secure Your Future” Security Industry Careers Guide, a helpful resource offering insights on the security industry, job types, pathways, and employers and how to prepare for a security career. Informative, enriching tool “As someone who didn’t originally plan to work in security but has now been happily in the industry for over 20 years, I can tell you what an...

Prevent hydraulic pump failure with FLIR thermal cameras

Users live in a society that wants things quicker, builds things bigger, and travels faster. The machines that put this world together work longer and harder than ever before. At the heart of these machines, one type of power transfer is commonplace, namely hydraulic systems. At the heart of any hydraulic system is the pump. Although they vary in type and size hydraulic pumps are vital components, moving the fluid around the system, enabling rams to move within the cylinders. Industrial applic...

Elite Interactive unveils Child ID kits initiative

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, is proud to announce its involvement with several prominent organisations to promote the distribution of child identification kits. National Child ID programme Through its long association with FBI-LEEDA, Elite is represented along with the National Child ID programme in partnership with the NFL Alumni Association Pro Football Hall of Fame, and th...

IvedaAI enhances security in Philadelphia parking areas

Iveda®, the global solution for cloud-based AI announced that the Interstate Land Management Corporation has officially green-lit a trial of IvedaAI™ and ClearView Asset Protection via their patented Smart Tower, to bolster security in parking areas throughout the city. The project will leverage IvedaAI, an advanced AI solution providing real-time facial recognition, weapon detection, license plate reading, and more. The technology will be integrated into two of ClearView’s cust...

Plymouth City enhances security with Invictus cameras

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of ruggedised HD, radar, and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, has been chosen to supply the camera surveillance technology for a flexible, rapidly deployable CCTV town centre network extension for Plymouth City Council. Designed to cover hot spots of activity, both criminal and anti-social, the extension was required to tackle areas of rising anti-social behaviour and surfacing security issues at disparate areas around Plymouth. Invictus Hybrid camera &l...

Government lags in cyber insurance adoption, Apricorn finds

Apricorn, the manufacturer of software-free, 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB drives, announces new findings from its annual survey and FoI (Freedom of Information) requests, revealing a concerning disregard for cyber insurance across both public and private sectors. Despite the escalating risks of ransomware, phishing, and insider threats, many organisations, including government entities, remain unprepared for cyber incidents, with inadequate backup strategies and a lack of cyber insura...

Energy-efficient data storage at CERN by Toshiba

Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (Toshiba) announces a new video that showcases its successful partnership with PROMISE Technology to deliver enhanced data storage capabilities to CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, home to the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). The video explores how the collaborative partnership has been instrumental in fulfilling CERN’s mission by delivering robust storage systems and cutting-...

IN Groupe takes over Nets' eID business operations

IN Groupe has entered into a final agreement with Nets, part of Nexi Group, for the takeover of Nets' eID business. In November 2023, Nets and IN Groupe concluded the first part of the agreement for the acquisition, and the two parties reached an agreement on the final terms. MitID operations transferred Nets will formally transfer the responsibility for the development and operation of MitID to IN Groupe which is in charge of further development and operation of the Danish digital iden...

BlueVoyant report on UK supply chain cyber risks 2023

BlueVoyant, a pioneering cyber defence company published the findings of its The State of Supply Chain Defence Annual Global Insights report. Currently, in its fifth year, the UK findings reveal that tackling supply chain cyber risk continues to be a pressing and persistent challenge. Ninety-five percent of surveyed UK organisations experienced negative impacts from cyber security incidents in their supply chain, which is significantly higher than the 81% of global respondents who indicated the...

ARuVR & VR expert: Revolutionising XR training solutions

ARuVR, a multi-award winning AI-powered Extended Reality (XR) and Spatial Computing learning omni-platform, is delighted to announce its strategic partnership with VR Expert, a pioneering provider of VR and AR hardware and services in Europe. This collaboration will bring enhanced XR (Extended Reality) tools and solutions to enterprises, enabling businesses to unlock the full potential of virtual reality (VR) in their training, education, and development programmes. ARuVR's learning platform...

Bugcrowd secures $50M from SVB for growth and innovation

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank announced it has provided a $50 million growth capital facility to Bugcrowd, a provider of crowdsourced cybersecurity solutions. Bugcrowd brings the collective ingenuity of organisations and hackers to mitigate vulnerabilities across all applications, systems, and infrastructure. Provided by SVB’s Enterprise Software Group, the new financing will further scale Bugcrowd’s AI-powered platform globally, fund continued in...

SaaS alerts boosts Kaseya 365 user offering

Kaseya, the global provider of AI-powered cybersecurity and IT management software announced Kaseya 365 User, joining Kaseya 365 Endpoint which launched in April 2024, at DattoCon Miami. Kaseya 365 User gives managed service providers (MSPs) the ability to help their customers prevent, respond to, and recover from threats to user identity and security. SaaS Alerts Kaseya also announced it has acquired SaaS Alerts, an industry-pioneering cybersecurity company that helps MSPs monitor and protec...

SaaS Security boosting MSP growth - SaaS alerts report

Ransomware has been the number one source of nightmares for CISOs for years. Last year, businesses and organisations endured more than 317 million attempted ransomware attacks, according to Statista. Over 5,000 of those were successful, with hackers hauling in over $1 billion in settlements.   However, the threat landscape constantly evolves and grows, especially for MSPs with customers who use SaaS applications. The average small business has 217 applications in its software portfol...

Dahua's AIoT solutions earn ISO & CC EAL3+ certifications

At its 6th Partner Day in Italy, Dahua Technology, a world-pioneering video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, received the Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15048) EAL 3+ certificate, along with ISO/IEC 27001 for Information Security Management System, ISO/IEC 27701 for Privacy Information Management System, and CSA STAR certifications. These achievements further strengthen Dahua’s comprehensive security measures and adherence to global standards, demonstrating the company’s abilit...