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Thales, the cybersecurity pioneer that protects critical applications, APIs, and data, anywhere at scale, releases the “Economic Impact of API and Bot Attacks” report. The analysis of more than 161,000 unique cybersecurity incidents uncovers the rising global costs of vulnerable or insecure APIs and automated abuse by bots, two security threats that are increasingly interconnected and prevalent. The report estimates that API insecurity and bot attacks result in up to $186 billion of...

HID®, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions announces the launch of the next-generation FARGO® HDP5000e designed to deliver vibrant, high definition cards and IDs. HID's Isaac Young, VP & Head of FARGO, stated, "The HDP5000e is where unparalleled reliability meets exceptional usability and performance setting a new standard for the everyday retransfer card printing experience." FARGO HDP5000e ID card printer Built on the rock-solid foundation of the renowned HDP5000 pr...

Suprema, a global pioneer of AI-based security solutions, announces that its products and services are fully compliant with the latest global data protection regulations and security certifications.  This commitment solidifies Suprema’s dedication to providing secure, reliable solutions across Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other regions worldwide. Advanced encryption As Suprema’s solutions manage biometric and other sensitive data, the company recognises...

Salient announced CompleteView v7.5, the latest update to its industry-leading video management platform. This version introduces improvements to operator experiences as well as major new enterprise capabilities.  Seamless user experience To better address the needs of the enterprise market segment, v7.5 introduces federation, storage encryption, and export encryption. Federation provides a seamless user experience across multiple sites while avoiding a single point of failure.  Thi...

Cyber resilience research commissioned by Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security, reveals the true cost of ransomware to finances and business operations and why overconfidence may be the cause. The Cohesity Global Cyber Resilience Report 2024 surveyed over 3100 IT and Security decision-makers in eight countries on the impact of cybercrime and their abilities to withstand attack, showing an increase in threats and a trend towards ransom payments. Cyber attacks 95% of UK respondents s...

EcoOnline, a technology provider for EHS, ESG, and Chemical Safety launches its Lone Worker Landscape Report 2024. Surveying over 1,200 executives and lone workers, the report explores the risks faced by lone workers and the perspectives of executives tasked with ensuring their safety. Key areas examined include communication, risk management, policies, and incident prevention and mitigation. Lone working on the rise Lone workers defined as anyone who works by themselves ‘without close...

The UK is set to unveil a new skills initiative at the Global Cyber Skills Summit 2024, as the UK, US, and EU convene as part of a “renewed focus” to tackle cyber threats. Cyber Security Minister Feryal Clark confirmed that the UK will launch a regional skills programme to fund initiatives such as apprenticeships to build local pipelines of cyber experts across England and Northern Ireland, as well as funding companies developing new forms of cyber security. Cyber skills train...

911inform, a pioneer in comprehensive emergency response solutions, proudly announces that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has officially designated its innovative emergency management platform as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT) under the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act. This prestigious designation recognises 911inform's critical role in enhancing public safety and its ability to prevent, detect, and deter acts of terrorism. SAFETY...

Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, has launched a promotional offer through December 31, 2024, on its suite of value-added services designed to enhance business operations and unlock new streams of recurring revenue for dealers. For a nominal fee, customers can now access powerful tools aimed at improving device management, streamlining access control, and enhancing...

Rapid7, Inc., a pioneer in extended risk and threat detection, announced the availability of Vector Command, a fully-managed offensive security service. Vector Command combines the external attack surface assessment capabilities of Rapid7’s recently launched Command Platform with continuous Red Teaming services by its internal experts to help customers identify and validate IT security posture weaknesses from an attacker’s perspective. Security risks Vector Command delivers a...

Aqua Security, the pioneer in cloud-native security announced VEX Hub, a vendor-neutral repository for VEX (Vulnerability Exploitability eXchange). VEX is a new industry standard for communicating and sharing information on security vulnerabilities for software artifacts, and VEX Hub provides users and software maintainers with a single library of vulnerability information and fewer false positives.  VEX Hub VEX Hub aggregates VEX documents from software maintainers and organis...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security solutions for video protection and public safety announced the establishment of a comprehensive AI governance framework. This initiative aims to ensure the responsible research, development, and utilisation of AI technologies.  AI ethics training Building on the Ethical Principles for AI published by i-PRO in December 2023, the company has taken further steps by launching the i-PRO AI Ethics Committe...

Barco, a global pioneer in visualisation and collaboration solutions, is proud to announce its pivotal role in shaping the visitor experience for the Belgian pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka. Barco, along with its consortium partners, is fully committed to delivering a pavilion that offers an unforgettable, immersive journey to visitors from around the world. Saving Lives Unveiled during a press conference led by Commissioner-General Pieter De Crem and Chairwoman of th...

FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company introduced the TrafiBot Dual AI multispectral camera system for interurban traffic intelligence. This closed-circuit traffic camera is designed to improve safety in tunnels and on bridges where drivers are most at risk for hitting unseen objects or being trapped by fast-growing vehicle fires. TrafiBot Dual AI The TrafiBot Dual AI offers a fast thermal core, the most reliable 14-bit early fire detection for road tunnels, robust artificial intelligence (AI)...

Comcast Smart Solutions, a division of Comcast Cable that specialises in smart technologies for businesses and communities, expanded its offerings to include smart access control. Comcast Smart Solutions is now offering cutting-edge smart access management solutions to its customers from Brivo, a global pioneer in cloud-based access control and physical security technologies. Advanced control panels Comcast Smart Solutions clients have access to a broader suite of keys that help provide secur...

The new product, Espria Connect, isn't just another telephony solution. It's a game-changer, offering a cost-effective, scalable, and secure telephony solution for SMBs, mid-market, and enterprise customers.  Espria Connect A powerful solution that streamlines business communication infrastructure and addresses the growing demand for a unified communication solution that supports hybrid work environments, has been launched by Espria.   The new solution Espria Connect, comb...

Artificial intelligence, public, school, and corporate security, and cyber- and tech-related crimes are growing concerns making headlines daily. Global Security Exchange (GSX) by ASIS International brings together thousands of security professionals from approximately 100 countries to address these issues and more. Members of the press are eligible to receive a free all-access pass. For security reasons, a press badge is required to enter the event, so if they are interested in attending,...

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Anviz, together with its key partner Solotec, participated in the 30th ESS+ International Security Fair, the most international and comprehensive security fair in Latin America, Central & South America, and the Caribbean, with exhibitors from 20 countries and regions around the world, attracting nearly 20,000 professionals from all sectors of the industry. In this exhibition, Anviz focused on the popular and innovative products of smart biometric access control and time & attendance so...

London’s iconic Shakespeare’s Underglobe Theatre set the stage for the much-anticipated Women in Security Awards 2024. With places booked months in advance, the event was filled, bringing together outstanding women from diverse roles across the security sector.   Talent and dedication Organised annually by Professional Security magazine in collaboration with patron Una Riley, the Women in Security Awards are widely regarded as a prestigious platform celebrating the achie...

Wavelynx Technologies, a trailblazer in advanced, secure, and versatile reader and credential solutions, announced the launch of its industry-first app, Configure by Wavelynx, to revolutionise the way businesses approach security and badge reader management. With Configure, integrators, and partners can simplify the installation, customisation, and on-site updates of Wavelynx readers - all from their mobile devices. Configure Configure brings a new standard to how readers are maintained...

Iris ID, the global pioneer in iris recognition technology has partnered with Primepoint, a top national HR and payroll solutions provider to bring to market a cost-effective, contactless, and feature-rich biometric timeclock solution compatible with UKG Ready TLM. The partnership is opportune as companies of all sizes are looking for new ways to increase efficiency and offer more flexibility for their employees. IrisTime iT100 and iTMS Cloud The new IrisTime iT100 and iTMS Cloud solution for...

Acts of violence in schools have taken a heavy toll. The lives of students and staff have been lost. Public faith in the safety of their schools has been shaken and the ability of schools to educate has been adversely impacted. The review and analysis of these incidents indicate that many were preventable.  Need for school security Currently, information and guidance for schools on effective prevention, mitigation, and response to potential acts of school violence is scattered and someti...

Allied Universal®,  the security and facility services company, announced the launch of its new Enhanced Protection Services business unit.   High-consequence threat mitigation To address the most critical threats to life and safety, Enhanced Protection Services offers comprehensive, high-consequence threat mitigation at every stage of the risk cycle from planning and preoperational surveillance to execution and completion. Leveraging extensive subject matter expertise, the team deli...

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has further solidified its position as a company committed to excellence, ethics, and sustainability, having obtained ISO 37301 certification. The internationally recognised ISO 37301 certification provides the standard for compliance management systems (CMS). Meeting the global standard’s stringent requirements ensures organisations develop, implement and improve an effective and responsive compliance management system. Hanwha Vision&r...

SDAIA is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with NVIDIA that will propel Saudi Arabia to the forefront of AI innovation. At the heart of this collaboration is the integration of the latest NVIDIA technological advancements to enable developers to easily build and deploy AI applications with the ALLaM Arabic LLM model, ensuring unparalleled performance and scalability for region-specific workloads. NVIDIA NeMo Leveraging NVIDIA NeMo, part of the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software p...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces the expansion of its signature line of Signo™ Readers to include models that meet varying customer needs – from harsh conditions and stylistic preferences to streamlined, economical requirements. The latest Signo models Signo Readers available in white – provide a very clean, minimalist, and modern look, offering architects, designers, and anyone looking to blend their access control readers into new environm...

Daphne Technology, a pioneer in climate deep tech, announces the approval of its pioneering carbon credit methodology by Gold Standard. This milestone directly targets reducing methane emissions from internal combustion engines using any methane-rich fuel. Methane Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas (GHG) with a global warming potential (GWP) 28 times that of carbon dioxide (CO2) over 100 years. It is responsible for at least a quarter of the current global warming. Unlike CO2, fossil-origi...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced that Security Centre 5.12, the latest version of its flagship unified security platform, has officially been approved by the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) of Dubai. Established in 2016, SIRA is a government body regulating the security industry in the Emirate of Dubai.  Cutting-edge security solutions It oversees the private security sector and pr...

In July, Espria, a provider of digital workspace solutions, hosted their Optimise 2024 Q3 webinar, which focussed on supporting operational teams and services with AI-driven tools and featured discussions with some of their key solutions partners from, Gamma, Sophos, Xerox, and TP-Link.  AI in the workplace These industry pioneers came together in an open forum to discuss AI in the workplace, identifying key benefits and challenges that have arisen and will continue to occur as more...