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Feedzai reacts to CMA's review of the AI market

Pedro Bizarro, Chief Science Officer,  Feedzai said, “The UK is at a critical inflection point in the AI space. The CMA’s timely review of the market comes as anti-fraud and anti-money laundering leaders are being pushed to embrace AI responsibly and effectively." Collaborative approach "A one size fits all approach to AI regulation simply won’t work in the UK, and so while a collaborative approach across regulators is sensible, the challenge will be ensuring those regul...

Contactable partners with Regula to fight identity fraud across Africa

ID scam is on the rise in Africa. According to a survey conducted by FICO, a prominent analytics software company, in 2022, every seventh person experienced an identity fraud incident in South Africa. This factor, along with the growing demand for online services, makes it essential to strengthen the digital identity verification processes within businesses.   Identification and verification Powered by Regula's technology, Contactable’s solution recognises an identity docum...

Autel Robotics first Global Partner Summit gets off to a flying start

Autel Robotics opened the inaugural Autel Robotics' Global Partner Summit at Le Meridien Xiaojing Bay in Huizhou, Guangdong, China on April 26th, 2023. Ground-breaking new products were demonstrated to global partners from all around the world, in a spectacular event headed by Autel Robotics Chairman, Frank Lee. Products on display EVO Max Series, Ecosystem, and Autel Mapper The conference featured the launch and first public viewing of the new EVO Max Series and Ecosystem pro...

Milestone Systems launches XProtect Hospital Assist to improve overall patient care

As hospitals grapple with staff shortages, video software company - Milestone Systems has launched a new remote patient monitoring technology that aims to assist healthcare workers and improve overall patient care. It is estimated that by 2030, there will be a shortfall of 15 million healthcare professionals around the world. Milestone’s data-driven video technology can help hospitals respond to this crisis while continuing to provide high-quality care. XProtect Hospital Assist XProtect...

Identiv makes intelligent, integrated video surveillance and access control easy to adopt and manage with the Velocity Vision Ecosystem

Identiv, Inc., a global pioneer in digital security and identification in the Internet of Things (IoT), introduces its expanded Velocity Vision Ecosystem, the industry’s most robust, enterprise-level solution delivered by a single solutions provider. The new ecosystem merges the powerful features of Identiv’s Velocity access control and video platforms with best-in-class cloud storage, hyper-converged infrastructure, and analytics into a single point of contact, facilitating integra...

Secutech 2023 wraps up with significant visitor increase

Filled with a bustling, business-focused atmosphere, Secutech 2023 has received wide acclaim for giving fairgoers the inside track on the most meaningful new security trends. The three-day fair attracted 260 exhibitors and over 13,694 visitors (up 122%) across 15,120 sqm of exhibition space. Overseas players were particularly delighted to return for face-to-face business connections and to discover the latest technologies and innovations at the physical fair, as well as at three concurrent...

AUCSO celebrates ‘best in class’ at AUCSO Annual Awards 2023

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO), the organisation for security professionals working in higher and further education around the world, has praised its members for ‘outstanding achievements across the year’ as it announced the winners of its Annual Awards 2023. The winners were announced at a Gala Dinner on the final evening of the AUCSO Annual Conference, hosted at the iconic Signet Library in Edinburgh. Awardees Recognised for their exceptional work...

Sharry partners with Paxton to offer advanced mobile access

Sharry, a workplace experience platform around digital employee badges, has expanded its Technology Partners network with Paxton, an international designer, and manufacturer of pioneering security and access solutions for a range of buildings. With Paxton's Net2 access control system (ACS), Sharry further expands its library of 20+ running ACS integrations. Easy-to-install and use security solutions Paxton utilises the latest technology to provide powerful, yet easy-to-install...

Carlisle Support Services appoints a new Managing Director in the South

Following the internal promotion of Adrian White to the role of Chief Operating Officer, Carlisle Support Services appoints a new Managing Director in the South to lead the company’s security and events division. Having previously held Managing Director roles at Ballymore Asset Management & Portico Front of House Services, Simon Pratt joined Carlisle’s family of over 4,750 employees. Simon's experience Simon spent the first part of his career in the international luxury hotel...

Sir William Gallagher honoured with ‘Contribution to the Security Industry’ Award at The Security Event 2023

Organiser of The Security Event, Nineteen Group has presented President and Executive Director of the Gallagher Group, Sir William Gallagher with an award that recognises his incredible ‘Contribution to the Security Industry’.  Throughout his over 60-year career, Sir William has consistently demonstrated exceptional vision by identifying emerging opportunities within the security industry and leading his team to create highly innovative products that are competitive on a global...

RSAC 2023 keynote session: SANS analysts unveil top five new attack techniques to watch

Each year at RSA Conference, the SANS Institute provides an authoritative briefing on the most dangerous new attack techniques leveraged by modern-day attackers, including cyber criminals, nation-state actors, and more. The annual briefing brings together some of the best and brightest minds shaping SANS core curricula to discuss emerging threat actor Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), assess what they mean for the future, and guide organisations on how to prepare for them. 2023 keyno...

OPTEX introduces new EchoPoint™ Distributed Acoustic Sensors for advanced point location intrusion detection across EMEA

Fiber Sensys, part of the OPTEX group, a sensor manufacturer for more than 40 years, has launched EchoPoint™ Distributed Acoustic Sensors (DAS) for advanced intrusion detection across the highest security sites. EchoPoint™ series The latest evolution in fiber optic sensing technology, the new EchoPoint™ series utilises intelligent detection algorithms to provide point detection of +/- 6m in a range of up to 100km. This highly accurate and reliable detection makes the sensors...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc launches new supply chain cyber solution enabling organisations to rapidly improve resilience against third party risk

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc has announced the launch of its Supply Chain Cyber solution, comprised of an end-to-end suite of cyber and regulatory expertise, managed services, and software solutions designed to manage third-party risk with a “cybersecurity and regulatory led” approach. Cybersecurity and regulatory-led approach The new approach empowers customers to rapidly and radically improve their cyber resilience against third-party incidents and breaches through a robust and co...

Bishop Fox announces UK expansion at RSA Conference amidst growing global momentum

Bishop Fox, the authority in offensive security announced significant, continuing company momentum with its expansion into the UK market. Having recently been awarded CREST accreditation in the UK and USA for Penetration Testing services, the company will look to help customers proactively enhance their security posture, with an initial focus on organisations in Northern Europe.   UK expansion Bishop Fox’s expansion into the UK comes on the heels of recognition for the company...

iluminar Inc. announces the release of Statuslight

iluminar Inc., the specialist manufacturer and supplier of infrared and white light illuminators, has announced the release of StatusLight, an agnostic IoT indicator lamp purpose-built for the security industry. A compact and lightweight device Housing more than 36 full-spectrum LEDs, the StatusLight is a compact and lightweight device designed to indicate the status of an ongoing event. Effortlessly customisable and endlessly scalable, the StatusLight can receive alerts from practically any...

Interface shares best practices to secure mall-based retailers

Interface Systems, a managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses will join forces with Helzberg Diamonds, Signet Jewelers, and Brookfield Properties to conduct an educational session titled "Securing Mall-Based Retailers - Best Practices & Partnerships" at the upcoming RILA Retail Asset Protection Conference. Session panelists The panelists for the session include Tim Lapinski - Divisional Vice President, Helz...

Hikvision releases five New ColorVu cameras, including an LPR Dome and Camera/DVR kits

Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, brings an April shower of new cameras leveraging ColorVu technology for excellent high-quality colour images day or night. These new cameras include panoramic, turret, and bullet models to cover the widest range of application needs with five new models in all. These latest additions to Hikvision’s lineup of emerging security technologies were...

DiffusionData achieves ISO 27001 certification for commitment to information security

DiffusionData, formerly known as Push Technology, the pioneer and leader in real-time data streaming and messaging solutions announced that it is an ISO 27001:2013 certified provider whose Information Security Management System (ISMS) received third-party accreditation from Certification Europe, an internationally accredited certification body. ISO 27001 certification The certification is part of DiffusionData’s extensive work to ensure very high standards of information security for its...

Bi-directional integration of Gallagher access control available for Qognify VMS

Qognify, part of Hexagon, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, and Gallagher, a manufacturer of flexible, integrated access control solutions announced the release of an integration between Qognify VMS and Gallagher access control. Bi-directional integration In a world of converging technology ecosystems, siloed solutions are no longer viable, this applies in particular to physical security, where only combined information enables a comprehensive assessment of a si...

Average cyber-attack fine costs UK businesses almost £250,000

UK businesses received, on average, £237,402 worth of fines following data breaches or violations of data protection rules in the last 12 months according to new research published by ISMS.online. Data breaches Data breaches were the second most reported cybersecurity incident (36%) facing businesses after phishing attacks (39%). Respondents listed financial data as the most likely type of data to be compromised (50%), followed by customer data (48%) and employee data (42%). This w...

Aiphone launches IX Series kit, a complete preprogrammed video intercom system

Aiphone, the pioneering international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, is pleased to announce the addition of its IX Series kit. The kit is a preprogrammed box set complete with a video intercom system that is ready to install right out of the box. The recently-introduced IXS-HBDV includes a video door station, a video master station, a PoE switch, and a USB drive with instructions and videos on how to install the system. This easy-to-use kit takes the guesswork out...

Secutech 2023 to unveil advanced smart security solutions

Some 260 leading exhibitors are all set to welcome trade buyers in Taipei from 26 – 28 April 2023, with a cutting-edge display of smart security products across 15,120 sqm of exhibition space. Over the next three days, trade buyers will filter through the Secutech fairground to source from a wide range of smart safety and security solutions integrated with AI, 5G, and IoT technologies. Biometrics, 5G communications, surveillance systems with embedded sensors, and cloud data analysis techn...

Rubrik & Zscaler announce industry’s first double extortion ransomware solution

Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company, and Zscaler, Inc., the pioneer in cloud security announced a new partnership and technology integration to streamline data protection and compliance and boost cyber resilience. Data protection policies With this new integration, valuable data security insights are placed in the hands of even more security and compliance teams to strengthen data protection policies that help prevent the loss of critical business data. As data continues...

Invicti Security launches its annual Spring AppSec Indicator report

Invicti Security™, known for acquiring and combining AppSec pioneers Netsparker and Acunetix released the findings of its annual Spring AppSec Indicator Report. As a pioneer in dynamic application security testing (DAST), interactive application security testing (IAST), and software composition analysis (SCA), Invicti Security commissioned the report to assess the impact and prevalence of modern web vulnerabilities.  Report findings The Spring AppSec Indicator Report examines data...

Eagle Eye Networks camera direct complete and new AI capabilities make UK and EU debut at The Security Event

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance will showcase Eagle Eye Camera Direct Complete and new AI capabilities for the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system) for the first time in the UK and Europe at The Security Event (TSE) taking place from April 25-27. The Eagle Eye Networks team will be at Booth C25 / Hall 4 to meet with customers and demo new products and AI features. Meetings may be booked in advance here. VSaaS products on display Highlighted VS...

Hakimo raises $6M as demand for smarter physical security increases funding led by Rocketship.vc

Hakimo, a technology company dedicated to modernising physical security through its artificial intelligence (AI) software, announced $6 million in new funding led by Rocketship.vc, with participation from existing investors Neotribe Ventures, defy.vc and Firebolt Ventures as well as new investors Carrier Global Corporation, through its venture capital group, Carrier Ventures, and well-known physical security industry entrepreneur John L. Moss. Hakimo will use the capital to further accelerate pr...

Dell Technologies builds ecosystem to speed zero trust adoption

Navigating security is like trying to make way through a high-stakes labyrinth. There are so many different, complicated passageways that make it hard to reach the destination. Zero Trust can help ease this journey. Zero Trust Dell is leading a paradigm shift in security, but it will take a village to bring it to life. This paradigm is Zero Trust, and it is helping pull together the village through a robust partner ecosystem. Zero Trust is a cybersecurity framework that automates an organisat...

Gallagher Security to exhibit solutions facilitating seamless experiences, emphasising their importance for driving success in commercial buildings

Ahead of its attendance at Build4Asia in May, the manufacturer, Gallagher Security, demonstrates the importance of adopting smart building solutions to provide effortless occupant experiences. The company is advising that commercial buildings will need to adopt frictionless technology to continue to drive success in the coming years. Author's quote Among the top priorities for modern commercial buildings, Jin Hui, Regional Manager for North Asia, emphasises that "creating an efficient an...

Versa extends zero trust network access to Workers in campus and branch offices

Versa Networks, the recognised pioneer of single-vendor Unified (SASE) launched Versa Zero Trust Everywhere™, the industry’s first solution delivering Zero Trust security for both remote and on-premises users, with optimized user-to-application performance. Challenge due to cloud-delivered ZTNA solutions Hybrid cloud and hybrid work have changed where and how users work, challenging organisations to find ways to secure the enterprise while delivering the best user experience. Cloud...

ASTM International launches Verification Programme for detention and correctional facilities

ASTM International’s security systems and equipment committee (F12) has developed and approved several standards designed to assess the performance of security screening technologies.  These standards cover three different types of metal detectors: hand-worn (F3020), hand-held (F3278), and walk-through (F3566). The committee also approved a practice for conformity assessment of metal detectors (F3356). Verification programme The entrance of contraband into detention and correctiona...