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Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting vulnerabilities outside traditional corporate networks, focusing on third-party vendors and employees' personal devices to bypass organisational defences, according to SoSafe's 2025 Cybercrime Trends Report. The comprehensive survey of 500 security professionals across nine countries reveals trends in how attackers are expanding their focus beyond direct corporate targets. Internal network security "Organisations can no longer rely solely on inte...

CompTIA, the pioneering provider of vendor-neutral information technology (IT) training and certification products, announced it will begin development of a new certification focused on critical cybersecurity skills in operational technology (OT). CompTIA’s proposed SecOT+ certification will bridge critical knowledge and skill gaps between OT and IT. Security risks in manufacturing The certification will equip OT positions such as floor technicians and industrial engineers The certific...

According to the 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) by Verizon, the number of data breaches linked to third parties doubled in a single year, attaining a stunning 30% share of all data breaches that occurred last year. Modern-day cybercriminals are militarily rational and pragmatic. They continually probe the defense perimeter of their victims to spot the weakest link – including victim’s suppliers, IT vendors, various consultants, law firms and accountants &nda...

Ensign InfoSecurity, one of Asia’s largest comprehensive cybersecurity services providers, is proud to be featured as a Research Sponsor in the 2024 MITRE Centre for Threat-Informed Defence (CTID) Impact Report, commemorating the centre’s fifth anniversary. The report, available at the website, highlights the collective contributions of organisations worldwide that have supported MITRE CTID’s mission to advance open, threat-informed defence against sophisticated cyber thr...

Cyber threats are a major concern for all industries, with increased sophistication, and ransomware attacks reaching their highest levels in four years, according to the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 report. To address this growing problem, EclecticIQ, the pioneering provider of threat intelligence solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with TeamT5, the premier threat intelligence company specialising in advanced persistent threat (APT) research in the...

Immersive, the pioneer in people-centric cybersecurity, announced the launch of AppSec Range Exercises, expanding its AppSec solution beyond hands-on labs to help cyber pioneers and practitioners prove and improve their capabilities as part of a holistic cyber readiness program. The new product offers range exercises for Engineering, AppSec and DevSecOps teams to embed security into workflows, reduce friction, and ignite secure development practices at scale. Modern software development...

ThingsRecon, an expert in Digital Asset Discovery and Supply Chain Attack Surface Management (EASM), announced the launch of its new supply chain product and a significantly expanded strategic partnership programme. This initiative is designed to empower Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), Application Cybersecurity Partners, and cybersecurity consultancies to deliver comprehensive, next-generation security solutions to global enterprise organisations and governments.  Intelligence...

Hikvision has published its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, marking seven consecutive years of sharing its ESG commitments and practices. Notably, the THRIVE sustainability philosophy was introduced for the first time. Guided by “Tech for Good”, Hikvision outlines five focus areas — Harmony, Reliability, Integrity, Value Chain and Environment. By thoroughly reviewing the global policies, ESG rating criteria and stakeholder perspectives, Hikvision identi...

Mission 500, the security industry's non-profit charity dedicated to supporting children in need across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, ended ISC West 2025 on a high note with its annual awards ceremony, which celebrated individuals and organisations making a meaningful impact through service and philanthropy. The Mission 500 Awards Ceremony took place on Thursday, April 3rd, at The Bridge within the ISC West exhibit hall.  This year’s Mission 500 Humanitarian Award was presented to...

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a pioneer in cybersecurity solutions, and Illumio, the breach containment company, announced a strategic partnership to help organisations strengthen security and advance their Zero Trust posture. Illumio Segmentation and Insights The integration between the Check Point Infinity Platform and the Illumio Platform delivers rapid identification and mitigation of lateral movement risks across hybrid and multi-cloud environments using advanced microsegmentati...

The Security Industry Association has sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative - Jamieson Greer and U.S. Secretary of Commerce - Howard Lutnick requesting relief from tariffs for security industry products and asking that the Trump administration formulate a process that allows companies to apply for product-specific exemptions. Security industry – key segment of the U.S. economy The security industry is an important segment of the U.S. economy, contributing over $430 billion The secu...

In an era marked by escalating cyber threats, Yubico, the pioneering provider of hardware authentication security keys, is proud to empower the future of cybersecurity pioneers by recently providing YubiKeys to over 20 youth-led hackathon and tech events through its Secure it Forward programme. Investing in youth-led organisations that run hackathons is a vital step for cybersecurity companies committed to fostering the next generation of security experts. Real-world cyber threats These...

SERMA Safety and Security has become the first laboratory to be accredited under the EUCC scheme by ANSSI (Agence Nationale de la Sécurité des Systèmes d’Information, the French National Cybersecurity Agency). This strategic recognition allows SERMA to assess hardware and software products under the new European Union Common Criteria (EUCC) security framework, contributing to the harmonisation and digital sovereignty of Europe. Laboratory to conduct EUCC evaluations&...

Bugcrowd, the pioneer in crowdsourced security, announced an alliance with GlobalDots, the cloud innovation and security specialist. Under the agreement, Germany-based GlobalDots will integrate Bugcrowd’s crowdsourced security platform into its portfolio of cloud infrastructure, CDN, DevOps, and AI solutions. Bugcrowd’s AI-powered platform The alliance will make Bugcrowd’s AI-powered crowdsourcing platform available to GlobalDots’ 350-plus international client base, wh...

Award-winning security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is reflecting on the success of this year’s The Security Event 2025 held at Birmingham’s NEC from 8-10 April.  Among a full-strength Gallagher Europe team, and attending his first TSE event, Gallagher Security, Executive Vice President – Europe, Spencer Marshall says, “TSE was a spectacular event, and provided the perfect platform to engage with Channel Partners, End Users, and members of the wider security in...

Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event, which runs from 3-5 June 2025, has announced the launch of ‘Infosecurity Europe Masterclasses, powered by SANS Institute,’ an exclusive new training initiative designed to equip cybersecurity professionals with hands-on, practical skills.  Developed for Infosecurity Europe 2025, the Masterclasses will offer three deep-dive sessions covering Digital Forensics, Cloud Security, and Security Culture. Digita...

Award-winning security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, has been awarded the contract to secure the University of Witwatersrand (WITS) in Johannesburg, one of South Africa’s largest universities. Spread across 400 acres in Braamfontein and Parktown, WITS boasts five faculties comprising 35 schools, more than 30 service departments, 11 libraries, 18 halls of residence with 6600 beds, and offers 3416 courses. Gallagher access control system Gallagher replaces the extant access control sy...

His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has blocked over 100 million malicious emails in the past three years, as cyber threats against UK government services continue to escalate. The data was obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, where HMRC disclosed detailed figures on the volume of malicious emails blocked from November 2021 to September 2024. Data rise in cyberattacks The data shows a sharp rise in cyberattacks, highlighting the growing threat to the UK govt fav...

UK Connect, a pioneering connectivity and communications solutions provider, has announced a strategic partnership with BlueFort, the UK's premier independent Security Solutions Partner, to significantly enhance cybersecurity protection for construction industry clients. The new partnership will see UK Connect and BlueFort work together to provide cybersecurity solutions to some of the UK’s biggest construction companies. UK Connect's innovative solutions The groundbreaking partnership...

Building Intelligence, a provider of solutions that securely streamline vendor, vehicle, and visitor access, announced strategic additions to its leadership team. These experienced industry and technology pioneers are committed to deepening customer relationships, uncovering new growth opportunities, and delivering innovative solutions that meet the changing demands of security and operations. Building Intelligence’s portfolio As Head of Product Strategy, Jeff Staples will guide th...

At ISC West 2025, April 2-4, in booth 11053, they are launching a reintroduction of the name Radionix, a fresh take on a classic brand that is synonymous with innovation and trust in the intrusion security market. Radionix will debut as the new product portfolio name for the company’s line of intrusion panels and its intrusion ecosystem of products. This strategic move to reintroduce Radionix will be a central component of the marketing initiatives around the G Series control panels and o...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2025 winners of the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, the flagship awards program presented in partnership with ISC West, recognising innovative security products, services, and solutions. Top among the winners, who were recognised April 2 during an award ceremony at the Bridge Stage on the ISC West show floor, was Vaidio, receiving the 2025 Best New Product Award. SIA NPS product and service categories SIA NPS has been the...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, is reinforcing its commitment to providing comprehensive life safety solutions across industries by unveiling solutions designed specifically for the non-acute healthcare and correctional facilities industries. The company’s non-acute bundled solution combines advanced security and fire prevention technologies to help modernise healthcare facilities, improve safety and enhance overall patient and staff experience....

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced the launch of IQ Panel 5. Powered by a Qualcomm® DrangonWing™ processor, the IQ Panel 5 preserves the features of the IQ Panel 4 that end users know and love while delivering a new powerful platform of the future. The IQ Panel 5 will be on display at ISC West 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, from March 31-April 4 (Booth 18033) for attendees to experience firsthand. Intuitive IQ Panel 5 packs “Deale...

Secure Schools has launched cyber score, a groundbreaking, free-to-use tool designed to help schools measure, benchmark, and improve their cybersecurity posture. Cyber score is designed to help schools benchmark, improve, and better protect against common cybersecurity threats by answering simple one-click statements to calculate their cyber score, built around pioneering cybersecurity standards. Cybersecurity challenges in education Cyber score addresses these challenges by offering a s...

Sumsub, a full cycle verification platform, announces it is working with Duolingo English Test (DET) to help further safeguard the integrity of the English-language test-taking process. Sumsub’s user verification and fraud prevention tools will add multi-layered security on the platform to uphold the legitimacy of the examination process. Identity verification processes Sumsub’s solution provides an added layer of security, enhancing DET’s defences to stay ahead Much like o...

U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) re-introduced two bipartisan bills to support rural water systems. The Rural Water System Disaster Preparedness and Assistance Act, co-led by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), would help rural water and wastewater utilities prepare and become more resilient in the face of natural disasters and other extreme weather events. The Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act would update technical assistance opp...

Two of the pioneering physical security veterans, Ed Chandler and Jason Ouellette, have drafted a document, “What is PKOC,” to provide a detailed understanding of the Public Key Open Credential specification developed by the Physical Security interoperability Alliance (PSIA).  The PKOC specification has been gaining significant traction in the market and is now a beyond specification or idea, but a more secure and a real viable option for physical and mobile-based credentials....

Lynx Tech introduces its next-generation Anti Money Laundering (AML) Screening Solution, designed to help financial institutions identify high-risk individuals and entities with accuracy and speed.   The rise of global sanctions, increased scrutiny of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and the evolution of sanction evasion tactics have rendered traditional screening methods slow and prone to false positives. Strengthen AML requirements Lynx AML Screening Solution is AI-driven, highly con...

Euralarm has published a new guideline on contracting cloud services for secure remote access to alarm systems and for secure alarm transmission.  The guideline provides a description of important concepts related to cloud services, considers relevant standards and provides an overview of the legal criteria for the choice of a cloud service provider. IP-based alarm transmission Anyone who looks around in everyday life will soon realise that cloud services have become an indispensable par...