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VIPRE Security Group, a global cybersecurity solutions provider, has announced the executive appointment of Usman Choudhary as General Manager of its Business Security Division, encompassing VIPRE EDR and Advanced Threat Protection for Email, SafeSend for Email, and Inspired eLearning security awareness training. Democratising cybersecurity Usman Choudhary previously served as the Chief Product and Technology Officer at VIPRE. In this expanded role, he will champion VIPRE's mission to mitigate...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce it is now offering the Microsesame Cube Supervision Software and Tillys Cube Access Control Hardware from its fellow Vitaprotech Group member TIL Technologies to customers in the UK and Ireland. The Tillys Cube Access Control Units and Microsesame Cube Software are ANSSI certified, making them ideal for deployment across the critical infrastructure space. GARDiS range of hardware TDSi is now supplying and supporti...

Delta Electronics, Inc., a global provider of IoT-based Smart Green Solutions, announced it has achieved double "A" scores in the 2023 Climate Change and Water Security reports of CDP for the third time. This year’s double “A” score was granted to only 61 companies out of over 21,000 worldwide based on their superior contribution to climate change and water security challenges. Delta’s recent key climate change and water security endeavours include the implementation of...

Infrastructure access firm Teleport has launched a new product to help break access silos and reduce cyber risk from the current increasingly complex DevOps infrastructure. The solution, Teleport Policy, offers organisations instant visibility and unified policy management over how engineers, users, and workloads access infrastructure and data. Implement security policy The rapid growth of clouds, data centres, and everything within has fragmented infrastructure into access silos. These silos...

Device Authority, a global pioneer in Identity and Access Management for Enterprise IoT ecosystems, announced $7M in Series A funding from Ten Eleven Ventures, a global venture capital firm specialising in cybersecurity. The investment follows Device Authority’s prestigious Microsoft Global Partner of the Year award and the launch of the company’s new KeyScaler AI solution. The growing complexity of Enterprise IoT ecosystems makes device security increasingly vital. As the global nu...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in enterprise identity security unveiled two sets of new offerings designed to give customers options as they build their identity programme while driving customer success throughout their identity journey. First, the company is extending the family of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud offerings with a new Standard suite, giving customers three suite options – Standard, Business, and Business Plus. The Standard suite addresses the needs of co...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Bill Brennan of i-PRO to serve on the SIA Executive Advisory Board. Established in 2017, the SIA Executive Advisory Board (EAB) is a panel of executive thought pioneers from SIA member companies and a forum that offers input on how market developments influence SIA’s strategy and key initiatives. SIA member benefits The group advises the SIA Board of Directors on potential SIA member benefits on topics that include res...

Dr Michael Berger was appointed Managing Director of IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH with effect from 1 January. Jürgen Hartmann, founder and shareholder of the industrial camera manufacturer, is stepping down from the management board after 27 years as the head of the company.  With the 42-year-old Berger joining the IDS management team, the generational change at the Obersulm-based image processing specialist has been successfully completed. In the future, Berger will be respon...

LiveAction, the pioneer in network intelligence, announced the certification of packet capture & analysis software on high-performance Cisco Unified Computing Systems (UCS) servers. Cisco UCS integrates computing, networking, and storage into a unified system, providing the essential foundation to drive the applications. Incorporating LiveAction’s packet capture and forensics capabilities enables customers to obtain superior performance and reliability on UCS chassis as well as faster...

Stephen Robinson, Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst at WithSecure, comments on the Schneider Electric ransomware attack, stating, “The attack on Schneider Electric follows a trend of cyberattacks against the energy sector." He adds, "The energy sector is a popular target for ransomware due to playing a vital role in society's daily functioning – disruption can have far-reaching consequences. Schneider Electric themselves were victims of Lockbit's MoveIT ransomware campaign in 2023,...

The Vitaprotech Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Thibaut Galland as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the United Kingdom, effective September 1, 2023. This appointment reflects the Group’s firm commitment to strengthening its international presence, with a particular focus on this strategic region, endowed with a promising market and close cultural and geographical links with France. Vitaprotech’s international strategy Thibaut Galland’s main mission will...

First Response Group (FRG), the nationwide security, risk, and property protection company, has boosted its senior leadership team with the appointment of Derek Neilson into the newly created role of Group Operations Director. Prior roles of Neilson Neilson, who holds a Politics and International Relations (MA Hons) degree, previously headed up the company’s Scottish division, Apardion for the past eight years, starting as head of operations and then as managing director when FRG acquire...

Secure, integrated cloud services provider, Six Degrees, announced that it has achieved SD-WAN Specialisation as part of the Fortinet Engage Partner Program. Through the Secure SD-WAN Specialisation, Six Degrees’ sales and technical teams have expanded their knowledge in SD-WAN deployment scenarios using Fortinet’s Secure SD-WAN solution. As such, Six Degrees is able to help customers conceptualise, enhance, and troubleshoot their SD-WAN deployments. SD-WAN solution In a fast-movi...

New software integration with the CLIQ Web Manager (CWM) brings even greater control and more streamlined processes to teams who deploy the C•CURE security management solution. Key to this seamless integration is bi-directional communication and synchronisation between CWM and C•CURE software. Security managers can minimise potential duplicate work and trust that their master interface is accurate.  Automated sync saves them time, ensures transparency and accountability, and make...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security) a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety shared tips on protecting the privacy of data captured from video surveillance systems.  According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, 137 out of 194 countries have put in place legislation to secure the protection of data and privacy. This trend is expected to accelerate in 2024 as legislation is introduced around the ethical use of AI...

TE Connectivity Ltd. reported results for the fiscal first quarter ended December 29, 2023. First quarter highlights Net sales were $3.83 billion, in line with guidance, essentially flat on a reported basis year over year and down 1% organically. GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations were $5.76, including a one-time tax-related benefit, and adjusted EPS was $1.84, up 20% year over year. Orders were $3.8 billion, up 4% year over year, with year-over...

In support of International Data Privacy Day, Genetec Inc., a globally renowned technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shares data protection best practices to help physical security pioneers protect privacy, safeguard data, and enable trust without compromising security. Prioritising privacy Genetec encourages businesses and individuals alike to use International Data Privacy Day as an opportunity to evaluate and enhance their...

Barracuda Networks, Inc., a trusted partner and pioneering provider of cloud-first security solutions, published its Cybernomics 101 report, which examines the financial forces and profit motives behind cyberattacks. The new report reveals the average annual cost of responding to compromises exceeded $5 million. The report also raises the alarm over hackers exploring how they can use generative AI (GenAI) technology to increase the volume, sophistication, and effectiveness of their attacks. 50%...

Advantech, a global pioneer in Industrial IoT, has officially established the ASEAN Shared Service Centre (ASSC) in Penang, Malaysia, to enhance customer service in the Asia-Pacific region. The company initiated the first project of ASSC by signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Piacom, a system integrator (SI) affiliated with Petrolimex, a Vietnamese petroleum group. UCC Worldwide Expansion Plan Additionally, Advantech has launched the University Co-Creation (UCC) Worldwide Expansion Plan...

Sensata Technologies has established a new near-term goal supporting environmental sustainability and aims to achieve a 45% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions by 2030 compared to the 2021 baseline. The new goal is in addition to the Company’s long-term goal to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by 2050. Energy and Emissions As outlined in Sensata’s 2022 Sustainability Report, Energy and Emissions are one of the Company’s key material top...

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that it has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People by MediaCorp Canada. Canada's Top Employers for Young People is organised by the Canada's Top 100 Employers project. This special designation recognises the employers that offer Canada’s best workplaces and programmes for young people just starting their careers. Companies a...

Danfoss and Google announced a strategic partnership to make use of the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and promote energy-efficient solutions in data centres. Under the partnership, Danfoss, the Danish multinational engineering group, will use Google Cloud’s generative AI capabilities to optimise the customer experience, streamline internal work processes and improve productivity across the organisation. This can be done, for example, by using gen AI to collec...

Acronis, a global pioneer in cyber protection announced a groundbreaking advancement with the native integration of its Advanced Security and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions. This industry-first move not only reinforces Acronis' position at the forefront of cyber protection but also aligns seamlessly with the recognition that traditional security is insufficient against the surge of AI-driven cyber-attacks. EDR capabilities In response to this growing need, Acronis ensure...

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announces it is the first manufacturer to achieve the Cyber Assurance for Physical Security Systems (CAPSS) 2023 standard, for unified video and access control software. The specific solutions to be granted CAPSS-approved status are Genetec Security Centre Omnicast™, Genetec Security Centre Synergis™ and the Genetec Synergis™ Cloud Link. Process...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced a strategic partnership with Texas’ Region 13 Education Service Centre, which serves as a liaison between the Texas Education Agency and the local school districts. ZeroEyes is now a vendor under the Centre’s cooperative contract, a master service agreement that facilitates the tech acquisition process for R...

The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) announced it has approved the Public Key Open Credential (PKOC) NFC Card Specification-Version 1.1. The PSIA has been working with a broad group of industry pioneers in the card, reader, and access control industries to come up with this specification, which is likely to have a significant influence on the future of secure credentials.  Simple with asymmetric encryption Mohammad Soleimani, the Chief Innovation Officer of Kastle Syste...

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) proudly announces that Michael Barnes was elected as Treasurer and will serve as Chairman of the ESA Finance Committee following the ESA Board of Directors' meeting on November 30, 2023. Barnes succeeds Kevin Stone, who assumes the role of Chairman-Elect from 2023 to 2024. "I’m delighted that Michael Barnes will serve as Treasurer and Finance Committee Chairman for ESA,” says Kevin Stone, ESA Chairman-Elect and COO of Doyle Security Systems....

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA), the membership association for the security industry, have announced details for the 2024 Security LeadHER conference, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting, and empowering women in the security profession.  The second annual Security LeadHER conference will be held from Monday, June 24 – Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Security LeadHER Born of a need to e...

Gotham Security, an Abacus Group company providing high-quality boutique cybersecurity services, has announced that its research team recently discovered two vulnerabilities in ConnectWise ScreenConnect, saving tens of thousands of enterprises from the possible consequences of a significant cyber-attack. ConnectWise ScreenConnect is a remote-control software used by IT-managed service providers (MSPs) globally. Had Gotham Security not stepped in, therefore, and had a hacker identified...

RecFaces, an international facial recognition software developer, has announced its participation in the upcoming Intersec exhibition in Dubai on 16-18 January, 2024. The company will demonstrate its latest advancements in biometrics, including the way its state-of-the-art facial biometric software solution Id-Guard is integrated with Milestone XProtect VMS. Facial recognition software RecFaces had previously announced that its Id-Guard ready-made facial recognition software has been certifi...