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ASIS International announces keynote lineup for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024

ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, announced its keynote lineup for the hybrid Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024, taking place on 23-25 September in-person at the Orange County Convention Centre (OCCC) in Orlando, FL and online via the GSX 2024 digital platform.  "As security pioneers, we're entrusted with the vital task of navigating complex challenges with integrity and resilience," stated Cy A. Oatridge, CPP, 2024 President...

HiveWatch and Verkada partner to deliver flexibility, scalability to customers

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organisations keep their people and assets safe, announced it has integrated its HiveWatch® Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC) Operating System (OS) with Verkada’s access control and video security solutions. This integration allows Verkada customers to bridge the gap between existing investments in legacy infrastructure and the purchase of new Verkada hardware, using the HiveWatch® GSOC OS to bring together dis...

Cygnus unveils Cygnus alert to enhance its SmartNet solution at the Fire Safety Event 2024

Cygnus, a pioneer in 100% wireless, EN 54-certified fire detection and alarm systems, returns to The Fire Safety Event 2024. Following the success of its innovative SmartNet fire detection and alarm system range, Cygnus will debut its remote notification and monitoring platform, Cygnus ALERT, for the very first time on Stand 5/D10. Cygnus will be exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event 2024, a show dedicated to supporting industry professionals and organisations in enhancing and maintaining high st...

Allied Universal named to Newsweek list of America's Greatest Workplaces For Diversity 2024

In recognition of April’s Celebrate Diversity Month, Allied Universal®, the world’s renowned security and facility services company, is proud to announce it has been named to the Newsweek list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 with a ranking of four and a half out of five stars. The list was compiled based on data and interviews with HR professionals and a diverse group of employees. Recognition by Newsweek “It is a privilege to be recognised as one of...

The CMOOR Group bolsters business development with ​security industry veteran - Dan DeBlasio

The CMOOR Group, a global provider of cloud-based compliance and continuous education solutions for the security, fire, and life safety industry, has announced the appointment of Dan DeBlasio as Director of Business Development. DeBlasio brings over 25 years of experience in enterprise software and enterprise sales, with a specific focus on security solutions, making him a valuable asset to The CMOOR Group team.  Dan DeBlasio's responsibilities In his new role, Dan DeBlasio will spearhea...

Hikvision launches the next-generation Turbo HD 8.0, opening a new chapter in audio-visual fusion

Hikvision has announced the latest generation of its Turbo HD range of analogue security products. Turbo HD 8.0 delivers a more comprehensive and interactive security experience for users, enabling them to augment their visual security environment. Four major innovations The revolutionary Turbo HD 8.0 includes four major innovations that bring users real-time communication, 180-degree video protection, and raised night vision to new heights.   The enhancements extend the range of T...

Invixium exhibits biometric solutions for rugged applications at ISC West 2024

Invixium, a global pioneer in biometric access control and workforce management solutions, announces its participation at ISC West 2024. At the show, Invixium will exhibit its full line of NDAA-compliant, made-in-Canada, modern, and rugged biometric solutions that are specifically designed to thrive in the most unclean, hazardous, extreme, and harsh working conditions prevalent in the industrial and critical infrastructure sectors. Addressing security challenges As an integrated biometric sol...

ASIS International and Security Industry Association announce conference lineup for Security LeadHER 2024

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have announced the agenda and speaker lineup for their second annual Security LeadHER conference, an event designed to showcase women in security. Security LeadHER 2024 will be held June 24-25 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown in Phoenix, Arizona. This conference from ASIS and SIA will bring together security professionals committed to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession. High-im...

HiveWatch and RSPNDR partner to improve incident response for customers

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organisations keep their people and assets safe, announced a partnership with RSPNDR to deliver more efficient, streamlined communication and dispatch of field and guard resources for customers. The partnership enhances incident management, enabling both HiveWatch and RSPNDR to offer an embedded, end-to-end solution that allows global security operations centre (GSOC) operators monitoring disparate sites to generate a sec...

Industry pioneers CrowdStrike and Rubrik announce strategic partnership to transform data security

CrowdStrike and Rubrik announced a strategic partnership to accelerate data security transformation and stop breaches of critical information. By unifying rich, data-centric attack context from the Rubrik Security Cloud with the industry-pioneering AI-native CrowdStrike Falcon® XDR platform, organisations can rapidly detect, investigate and stop attacks targeting sensitive data. Response actions to threats  According to the 2024 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report, adversaries cont...

TMA appoints Security Central President to Co-Chair Association’s Five Diamond Committee

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce Caroline H. Brown, President, Security Central, has accepted the position of Co-Chair of the association’s Five Diamond Committee.  TMA’s Five Diamond designation is granted annually to TMA member monitoring centers that satisfy all of the requirements of the five points of excellence. In her new leadership role, Brown will work to ensure the designation remains current and reflective of excellence in security monitoring....

Introducing the latest innovation from Sentry Enterprises: The batteryless multi-function biometric credential

Sentry Enterprises, a pioneer in digital identity and data privacy, is proud to debut its latest advancement: the Batteryless SentryCard. Multi-factor physical and logical access solutions have never been more affordable, or safer, than with this groundbreaking biometric credential. This latest SentryCard boasts several state-of-the-art features, including: Unparalleled Power from a Batteryless Technology FIDO2 CTAP 2.1 An Infineon CC EAL6+ Secure Element Fast and User-friendly Mobile En...

Evolution launches new website to capture its integrated services

Evolution, the integrated security and fire solutions business, has launched a new website as part of its brand refresh to coincide with the business’s 2024 aspirations. The new website has received a new brighter, modern design, with striking new imagery reflecting Evolution’s expertise in a multitude of sectors and industries, including data centres, utilities, power, manufacturing, nuclear, and military and defence. Employee-Owned Trust Evolution’s core services are also...

Texecom bolster team with the appointment of a new Head of Commercial Partnerships

Major UK-based Intruder Detection manufacturer - Texecom is pleased to announce a key addition to their UK sales team with the appointment of a new Head of Commercial Partnerships. Barry Clayton With over 25 years of extensive experience in the security industry, Barry Clayton has joined Texecom in the newly formed role which will see him lead the key customer and technology partnership function to increase support for these stakeholders. Before joining Texecom, Barry held roles in retail int...

Advanced MSP user monitoring solutions

Traditional security approaches, such as antivirus software and firewalls, while crucial, no longer suffice in the face of increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. MSPs need a proactive approach that not only secures their clients’ network perimeter and responds to internal threats, but also monitors user accounts and detects anomalous behaviour. A survey by the SANS Institute found that 35% of respondents lack visibility into insider threats. Analysing user behaviour is essential to und...

PACOM to preview VIGIL CORE-its next generation integrated cloud-based security and business management platform at The Security Event 2024

PACOM, a pioneering provider of access control and integrated security management solutions, will preview VIGIL CORE, its next-generation cutting-edge cloud-based platform at The Security Event 2024.  This solution is a centrally controlled integrated security management platform that is intelligent, user-friendly and highly cost-effective and will prove to be a great fit for customers with single sites, hundreds of sites or large campus environments. Security integration management The...

IDC MarketScape names VIPRE Security Group a “Major Player” in endpoint security vendor assessment

VIPRE Security Group, an award-winning cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection business, for the first time, is named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Small Businesses 2024 Vendor Assessment (Doc #US50521424, March 2024). Improves security outcomes The report notes, “Squarely focused on small and midsize businesses and VARs that service these businesses, VIPRE Security is actively enhancing its EPP capabilities, expanding into EDR and MDR,...

OPTEX donates series of detection solutions to support Pointer apprentices

OPTEX is supporting Pointer Ltd, a major provider of training and qualifications for young people in the security and fire sector in the United Kingdom, and its Apprenticeship scheme through a donation of sensors and detection solutions. A range of reconditioned OPTEX sensors will be used to support Pointer’s Apprenticeship training program to give students practical hands-on security design and installation experience as part of its training and development portfolio. Mission of OPTEX...

Matrix introduces the 96 Channel NVRX packed with more channels, expanded storage, and higher throughput

Matrix, a pioneer in cutting-edge surveillance solutions, proudly presents the latest addition to its Extreme Series of Network Video Recorders (NVRX) - the SATATYA PARAM NVRX P2 variant. Crafted to meet the evolving demands of extensive surveillance systems, this 96-channel variant sets a new industry standard with its remarkable features and exceptional performance.  SATATYA PARAM NVRX P2 The SATATYA PARAM NVRX P2 variant transcends traditional NVR expectations with its exceptional thr...

HID collaborates with Santander International to secure its mobile banking with authentication technology

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, in partnership with Temenos, a global provider of banking software solutions, announces a successful collaboration with Santander International to provide robust and flexible customer authentication for its digital banking platform. Santander International, like all modern financial institutions, faces unique challenges in its digital transformation journey. Navigating cybersecurity threats, adhering to regulations, working within budget c...

Progress partners with Veeam Software to deliver AI-powered network detection and response to global enterprises

Progress, the trusted provider of infrastructure software, announced a strategic partnership with Veeam® Software, the #1 pioneer by market share in Data Protection and Ransomware Recovery, to provide customers with an enterprise-ready cyber defence solution that strengthens the security of their business-critical data. Cybersecurity attacks are occurring at an ever-increasing pace, crippling organisations and costing millions of dollars in ransom payoffs, lost productivity, reput...

Allied Universal’s safety tips for the 2024 music festival season

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services provider, announced tips for music festival safety. With warmer months fast approaching, so too are popular summer events such as music festivals. Though fun, festivals can present significant safety risks. They attract large crowds, are prone to heavy alcohol consumption, and drug use, and feature large temporary infrastructure. Allied Universal views safety as non-negotiable and encourages attendees to review a...

Euralarm welcomes Detectortesters as new member

Following a decision of the Board Euralarm has welcomed Detectortesters as their newest member. The company will become a member of the Euralarm Fire Section and Services Section. Detectortesters are the world’s pioneering designer and manufacturer of functional test solutions for fire detection systems. With over 50 years of experience in the field of testing, the company’s product range provides a global audience with functional test solutions for smoke, heat and CO fire detectors...

March Networks shares new corporate video

March Networks is excited to share their new corporate video, a compelling showcase of how they’re pioneering the future of intelligent video solutions. With a focus on pragmatic innovation, their video highlights the transformative impact of their technology on businesses worldwide. Video-based business intelligence In an ever-evolving business landscape, the need for advanced, cost-effective solutions to safeguard assets, enhance operational efficiencies, and boost profitability has n...

Traka's proactive partnership approach: Elevating key and asset management for great service

Traka has committed to ensuring “great service delivers” throughout 2024, with a dedicated customer-centric pledge, presenting unparalleled experiences for its customers, partners, and stakeholders. The theme captures the spirit of exceptional customer service, with Traka employees each demonstrating common behaviours through five ‘pillars’ echoed throughout its global business. The team at all times brings Truthful, Responsive, Approachable, Kind and Accurate. Focus of...

IDEMIA Secure Transactions collaborates with Qualcomm to boost secure offline CBDC payment adoption

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST), a division of IDEMIA Group, is a major provider of payment and connectivity solutions for financial institutions, mobile network operators and automotive manufacturers. It has established itself as a leader in secure payment solutions for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). This work with Qualcomm Technologies confirms IST’s ambition to offer increasingly innovative payment solutions to customers around the world. IDEMIA Secure Transactions complete...

Arrow Electronics launches Intelligent Vision Ecosystem

Arrow Electronics, Inc. is utilising the onsemi™ Imager Access System (IAS) module standard for developing intelligent vision solutions for use in robotics, machine vision, commercial cameras and other uses. The solution reduces the design complexities that are common with designing a product that utilises image sensors. Part of that complexity is there is no standardisation of the hardware interfaces of the different technology blocks. This is where the onsemi™ IAS module standard...

Crossword Cybersecurity launches new CyberAI practice, helping CISOs embrace AI with confidence across the enterprise

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the cybersecurity solutions company focused on cyber strategy and risk, has launched a new CyberAI Practice. The practice, which sits within Crossword Cybersecurity’s Consulting business, consolidates Crossword’s artificial intelligence (AI) expertise into a centre of excellence that will deliver AI-focused cybersecurity consulting services and products to help clients harness the power of AI in the organisation.  The ever-evolving threat lands...

Smiths Detection provides security screening equipment to secure COP28

Smiths Detection, a global pioneer in threat detection and screening technology, supplied its industry-pioneering high-energy X-ray screening equipment to safely and efficiently secure the United Nations’ COP28 summit between November 30, 2023–December 13, 2023, at Expo City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The event was attended by a record 65,000+ core participants, comprised of world pioneers and business executives, an 80% increase over COP27. X-ray inspection system This solut...

TDSi to showcase the latest version of its GARDiS access control solution at ISC West 2024 in Las Vegas

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi announces its forthcoming appearance at the ISC West event, which takes place from 10th-12th April 2024 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Joining its fellow VITAPROTECH Group member, perimeter intrusion detection solutions manufacturer Protech USA, on Stand 8050, TDSi will be showcasing the latest edition to its GARDiS portfolio – the GARDiS Version 2.6 software – for the first time in No...