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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of labour (DOL), announced that it expects to make an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas available for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, on top of the congressionally mandated 66,000 H-2B visas that are available each fiscal year. Additional H-2B visas These additional H-2B visas represent the maximum permitted under the authority provided by Congress and are identical to the additional temporary vis...

ASIS International (ASIS) and the International Protective Security Board (IPSB) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote collaboration and information-sharing between the two organisations. This partnership aims to foster the growth of the security industry and the executive protection community. MOU outline The MOU outlines the purpose of the agreement, which is to facilitate mutual cooperation and the exchange of knowledge and resources between ASIS and IPSB....

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...

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...

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...

i-PRO Americas Inc. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security solutions for security and public safety, announced the integration of Triton ULTRA, a multi-function health, safety, and drug detection device, with its Video Insight VMS. This integration enables educational institutions to enhance campus safety through real-time environmental insights while ensuring full privacy compliance in sensitive areas like bathrooms and locker rooms, where traditional surveill...

TraiCon Events will be hosting Kuwait’s premier Data Centre Summit event titled “Data Centre & Cloud Innovation Summit” scheduled on 25th & 26th November 2024 in The Radisson Blu Hotel Kuwait - Increasing Demand for Digital Infrastructure.  This summit aims to bring together 300+ experts and pioneers in data centres, cloud innovation, and cyber security to discuss and explore emerging trends and investment opportunities in the Kuwait market.  Data Centr...

Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based security systems integration, has announced a strategic alliance with Deloitte. This new alliance provides powerful, integrated cyber and physical security services that are designed to help their clients address the evolving risk landscape. The alliance combines Deloitte’s advisory services, market insights, and cyber ecosystem with Convergint’s advanced technology expertise and last-mile service delivery for its customers, which allows...

Vanta, the trust management platform announced new investments in the United Kingdom and Ireland, including new compliance frameworks, product features, and the opening of its London office.  These initiatives reflect Vanta’s ongoing commitment to helping UKI and European businesses easily achieve compliance and scale security programmes by providing the technology, local expertise, and trusted partnerships needed to compete on a global stage.  Support for the EU AI Act The ra...

Permiso, the pioneer in real-time identity security, released SkyScalpel, an open-source tool that helps both offensive and defensive security professionals understand how policies could be obfuscated by threat actors in order to go undetected in an environment. JSON-based policies in cloud environments, particularly in AWS, dictate what resources users and systems can access and the actions they can perform. However, these policies can be susceptible to obfuscation—a technique where bad...

Wibu-Systems, a global pioneer in software protection, licencing, and security for intelligent devices, is set to host exclusive guided tours at SPS 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany, from 12-14 November 2024. This industry-defining event brings together innovators in automation, and Wibu-Systems will showcase how its flagship technology, CodeMeter, is being used by top companies like B&R, CODESYS, KEBA, Kistler, and TTTech Industrial to protect their intellectual property and enable secure s...

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has achieved recertification for the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard, upholding the highest operational and security standards. ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISO/IEC 27001:2022, known as ISO 27001, is an internationally recognised standard that outlines the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an information security management system (ISMS).   LINX had its first audit back in September 2021 after observing a shift in th...

Gunnebo Entrance Control, a global pioneer in entrance security solutions, has become a signatory of The Anti-Greenwash Charter (TAGC), demonstrating a commitment to transparency, honesty, and accountability in all sustainability communications. TAGC is a coalition of companies united by the shared goal of eliminating greenwash - the practice of making misleading environmental claims - from their marketing. Gunnebo’s own values  The framework sets out processes for accurate reporti...

Secure infrastructure access provider Teleport has introduced new features in Teleport Policy, which provides governance of access policies, that make it easier for organisations to proactively monitor and protect critical assets in their computing infrastructure. Crown jewels The update allows organisations to reduce security risks from changes in access to mission-critical infrastructure, by enabling organisations to focus their attention on the most critical resources, often called “c...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named John Nemerofsky as the 2024 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award, an honour presented annually to a distinguished individual for long-term, selfless service to the security industry and to SIA. Nemerofsky will be presented with the award on Nov. 20 during the 2024 SIA Honors Night celebration. John Nemerofsky is a beacon of leadership in the security industry. With a remarkable career spanning over 25 years,...

Secure infrastructure access provider Teleport has introduced new features in Teleport Policy, which provides governance of access policies, that make it easier for organisations to proactively monitor and protect critical assets in their computing infrastructure. The update allows organisations to reduce security risks from changes in access to mission-critical infrastructure, by enabling organisations to focus their attention on the most critical resources, often called “crown jewels.&r...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security and public safety solutions announced the addition of 19 new models to its Aero PTZ camera line featuring enhanced durability and edge AI processing. Built for extreme weather and environmental conditions, the new, heavy-duty Aero PTZ cameras support up to 4K resolution and feature AI-driven analytics. Aero PTZ line "The combination of extreme weather resistance and advanced AI-based analytics, like advan...

Bosch Building Technologies is following the path towards pre-empting potential safety threats and creating spaces free from security incidents. It is committed to offering video security solutions designed to provide predictive-ready convenience, enabling data-driven decisions that extend beyond security to enhance business efficiency and performance. The 3100i series of entry-level fixed dome and bullet form factors are the latest additions to the Bosch IP camera portfolio. The cameras f...

Hornetsecurity, a global pioneer in cybersecurity, announced the release of its innovative 365 Multi-Tenant Manager for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). The new solution will significantly reduce the time and resources MSPs need to manage Microsoft 365 (M365) tenants, saving up to 80% of management and onboarding time for each tenant. This will help boost productivity and profitability for MSPs. Customers' M365 environments More clients have diverse needs which can be overwhelming for MSPs t...

A new enhanced network security solution has been launched by Espria, the pioneer in digital workspace solutions. Espria Security Service Edge (SSE) has been designed and developed for any organisation currently using legacy VPN solutions or Always On VPN. Based on Zero Trust principles, Espria SSE replaces the traditional connections to the applications, delivering enhanced network security and a seamless user experience that does not compromise performance or security. Espria SSE is the compl...

Durite, the UK's pioneering brand in vehicle safety, lighting, and auto electrical parts for commercial vehicles, is excited to announce that it will be showcasing its fully compliant Progressive Safe System (PSS) at the FORS Annual Conference 2024, taking place on October 15th at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Birmingham. This year’s FORS Conference, themed "Drive and Thrive: Your Roadmap to Success", will bring together over 500 transport and fleet management professionals t...

TraiCon Events will be hosting Kuwait’s premier data centre summit event, 'Data Centre & Cloud Innovation Summit' scheduled on 18th - 19th February, 2025, in The Radisson Blu Hotel Kuwait - Increasing Demand for Digital Infrastructure.  This summit aims to bring together 300+ experts and pioneers in data centres, cloud innovation, and cyber security to discuss and explore emerging trends and investment opportunities in Kuwait. The event offers a unique opportunity to discover Kuw...

Commvault, a pioneering provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, announced that the Commvault® Cloud cyber resilience platform will be available on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The Commvault Cloud platform, including its widely deployed SaaS offerings (formerly known as Metallic), will provide AWS customers with cutting-edge solutions for automating data protection, advancing cyber recovery, and simplifying the cloud application rebu...

AlarmCredit.com, a pioneer in security industry financing solutions announced the launch of its groundbreaking new financing programme designed to transform the way security and smart home dealers operate and grow their businesses. This innovative consumer financing programme offers unprecedented flexibility, including 0% APR options for end-users, enabling security dealers to increase sales, enhance competitiveness, and retain ownership of their valuable recurring monthly revenue (RMR). ...

The delegates of Euralarm’s Services Section have elected Dave Wilkinson as Vice-Chair of the section. He follows in the footsteps of Brian Cunningham. Robert Thilthorpe, Chair of the Services Section, stated, “I’d like to thank Brian for his efforts as the previous Vice-Chair and I am sure that Dave will be given the support that our delegates have always given Brian and I, to help us to move the Services Section to the next level." Development of service standards Thiltho...

DigiCert, a pioneering global provider of digital trust, announced the availability of its Common Mark Certificate, a new type of certificate designed to help organisations enhance the security and value of their email communications. For organisations with logos protected under prior use–rather than registered trademarks-Common Mark Certificates enable the enhanced brand recognition and email deliverability benefits that come from displaying the sender's logo in the recipient’...

Securitas, the intelligent security solutions partner with world-leading technology and expertise, has joined the European Commission’s AI Pact, to reinforce its commitment to the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI). AI Pact The AI Pact is a voluntary framework to prepare for compliance with the European Union’s AI Act, which regulates the use of AI systems based on their potential risk. The AI Act came into force in August 2024 and will be implemented in s...

Euralarm has released a Position Paper in which definitions are proposed that can be endorsed by the European Commission in the Implementing an Act complementing the CRA.  Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is expected to be published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) in  September or October 2024. This new Regulation will provide essential requirements enforcing protection mechanisms on digital products (hardware and software) to improve th...

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will distribute USD 210 million in Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency as the second tranche of additional funding that the Biden-Harris Administration secured to protect faith-based institutions and nonprofit organisations against targeted attacks.  This funding will be made available in a Notice of Funding Opportunity to be published in late October. Priori...

SecurityCEU.com, a pioneering provider of online continuing education and systems integration training, announced the launch of its groundbreaking Frontline Project Management® Training course. This innovative program is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of Project Managers in the systems integration sectors. Biggest challenges  For over two decades, the Frontline Project Management® Training course has consistently demonstrated its value, with thousands of particip...