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SecurityScorecard announced that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has awarded a contract for SecurityScorecard subscriptions to enable pipeline and rail owners/operators, who elect to use the subscription to more accurately monitor and assess the cyber health of their transportation systems. Subscription service SecurityScorecard’s subscription service allows owners/operators to voluntarily assess their cybersecurity posture with cybersecurity vulnerability monitoring, ra...
inter airport Europe, the trade exhibition for the global airport industry is gearing up for a strong return: With over 95 % of indoor space reserved or already booked, and still five months to go, show organiser - RX has announced to open up additional floor space by expanding into Hall C6 of Munich Trade Fair Centre. The increase in demand underlines the growing confidence in airport suppliers amidst signs of a gradual recovery in air traffic. Business and innovation platform Le...
Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is exhibiting its comprehensive range of key control and asset management solutions at IFSEC 2023, from May 16-18, 2023, in London, United Kingdom (UK). Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system will be on display, alongside a range of additional products at stand IF.4610 at IFSEC 2023. Key control and asset management solutions “The IFSEC show is unique as it is really four shows...
Comelit-PAC has launched Mini & SE Cubes, specifically designed as a customised plug-and-play experience that can provide ongoing 24/7 connectivity to PAC access control hardware. The global security specialist has introduced the new compact yet powerful industrialised machines, to be delivered pre-installed with PAC Access Central software, and all necessary drivers. SE Cube and Mini Cube The SE Cube and Mini Cube can build a new PAC Access Control or Easinet Database with the help...
OTORIO, the provider of operational technology (OT) cyber and digital risk management solutions announced that three significant industrial cellular router vendors have vulnerabilities in their cloud management platforms that expose customers’ operational networks to external attacks. This raises questions about the safety of connecting OT to the cloud and suggests a need for standard industry regulations to eliminate such security risks. OTORIO Security Researcher Roni Gavrilo...
OpenAI’s ChatGPT has taken the world by storm since its release in November 2022 and companies have been racing to adopt this in some shape or form in their business processes. Helping these companies embrace the opportunity, WorkHack is announcing a $1.5M funding round to develop its AI tech layer, which allows businesses to deploy safe, thoughtful, and responsible AI functions. Funding round The funding round was co-led by Together Fund along with Nexus Venture Partners and also...
Over three-quarters, (78%) of UK schools have experienced at least one type of cyber-incident, according to a recent National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and National Grid for Learning (LGfL) audit. OmniIndex, the secure Web3 data platform, has called on the education sector to take steps to ensure its data is adequately protected. Cyberattacks Cyberattacks on educational institutions have been on the rise for some time. In early January 2023, it was reported that confidential data from 14 U...
Gunnebo, the provider of entrance control solutions, has launched a new future-proof security gate, designed to improve access management and maintain flow in commercial buildings. The stylish SpeedStile FLs MAX, ideal for where space is limited, utilises advanced touchless technology to ensure seamless entry for authorised personnel. With safety and modern flexibility of entry at the core of its design, it offers a range of configurable settings, including access permissions, user privileges,...
2N, the global market pioneer in internet-enabled intercoms and access control systems, has launched a new access control reader, the 2N® Access Unit 2.0, which supports three access technologies, multi-frequency RFID cards, PIN via a touch keypad, and Bluetooth-based smartphone credentials simultaneously. This offers the flexibility to provide different access control options for different users, depending on their needs or preferences. Two-factor authentication For example, for e...
Jacksons Fencing, a British manufacturer of high-security perimeter security solutions, has extended its line of tested and certified security gates that are specifically designed to meet the unique perimeter security requirements of different sites. Recognising that every site has its own security perimeter needs, Jacksons Fencing has worked to extend its offering of security gates to provide architects and specifiers with the flexibility to customise a site's perimeter according to its specif...
Security experts at ADT have released a brand new outdoor wifi camera, which provides two-way audio and crystal-clear imagery. 24/7 surveillance Michele Bennett, General Manager at ADT UK&I Subscriber, says “Our brand new security camera not only allows for surveillance of your home and surrounding areas, it also allows homeowners to warn off potential intruders. Our camera is also fully integrated with the ADT Smart Services app which means customers are informed 24/...
Alex Laurie, SVP of Global Sales Engineering, ForgeRock, said: “As European Lawmakers come a step closer to strengthening the Artificial Intelligence Act, it is important to remember why it is being brought in, and ultimately, that is to protect both businesses and consumers alike." He adds, “AI remains a tool that warrants a delicate balance with human oversight. Facial recognition helps security organisations and federations to understand and react to potentially disruptive...
i-PRO Co, Ltd., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety announced that it has appointed Antoinette King, a nationally recognised physical and cyber security expert, as Director of Regional Sales East and Head of Cyber Convergence. New responsibilities In her new position, Antoinette King will be responsible for managing i-PRO Americas’ sales for the US East Coast. She will also lead the company’s cyber convergence initiative to establ...
Sentry Enterprises, a cutting-edge company that is transforming what identity means across the physical and digital worlds, announces a partnership with Global Accountability Corp. (GAC), a technology company that specialises in Near-field Communication technology with a patron survey feature set. This partnership will revolutionise Identity Access Management (IAM) and ensure transparency with absolute proof of identity. The partnership between GAC and Sentry Enterprises brings together two inn...
Qognify, part of Hexagon, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, and Johnson Controls Security Products, a unified group of access control, video, location-based security, and intrusion brands present an integration between their products Qognify VMS and Kantech EntraPass. Faster and targeted response The integration of both software products enables users to better understand situations based on the synchronisation of event and video data, allowing a faster and more...
For over three decades, Matrix has earned acclaim as a player in the global telecom and security sectors. Its comprehensive range of products for telecom, video surveillance, access control, and time-attendance serves organisations of all sizes with complete communication and security solutions. Technology solutions Driven by its customer-centric approach, Matrix develops top-of-the-line technology solutions using in-house research, design, and development, with nearly 40% of its employees d...
The Department of Science, Information and Technology (DSIT) in partnership with Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event, has unveiled the shortlist for the UK’s Most Innovative Cyber SME 2023 contest. As part of Infosecurity Europe’s focus on innovation, the competition aims to spotlight micro, small, and medium cybersecurity businesses as they showcase the newest cybersecurity tech and solutions. DSIT competition Fourteen of the UK’s most creat...
Feedzai, a pioneering provider of financial crime and risk management solutions, announced significant enhancements to its RiskOps Platform, enabling banks to better protect their customers from a wide variety of financial scams. These new Feedzai ScamPrevent™ capabilities deliver industry-pioneering detection, classification, and interception of the widest variety of payment scams and financial fraud typologies. Financial scams are an epidemic growing in both dollar volume and human impa...
Videonetics announced that it has become a Full Member of ONVIF®, the open industry forum that provides and promotes standardised interfaces for effective interoperability of IP-based physical security products. Ranked amongst the top five VMS brands (OMDIA Informa Tech 2021) in Asia, Videonetics has retained its leadership position in providing a ‘Truly Open & Unified Platform’ enabling greater interoperability between all their products, maximising usage of the infras...
Access control systems are critical to the security of many businesses, organisations, and facilities. To ensure that only authorised individuals can enter secure areas, it’s essential to implement effective access control measures. Two-factor authentication (2FA) using the Elatec TWN4 RFID and ePortID palm vein scanning solution significantly enhances the security of access control systems. Access control process RFID technology is commonly used in access control systems to allow indiv...
Aqua Security, the pioneer in cloud native security, announced it added pipeline integrity scanning to prevent software supply chain attacks and assure CI/CD pipeline integrity. Powered by eBPF technology, Aqua’s pipeline integrity scanner detects and blocks suspicious behaviour and malware in real time, preventing code tampering and countering threats in the software build process. This industry-first solution equips organisations to feel confident in their ability to strategically stop...
Blackline Safety Corp., a pioneer in connected safety technology, announced Peter Attalla has been appointed to the position of Vice President, International Sales effective immediately. Peter Attalla is a seasoned pioneer, transforming safety culture and operational efficiencies for industrial companies across many sectors, including telecommunications, energy and chemicals, where he had hands-on experience with Blackline Safety products. Extensive industry experience Prior to joining Blackl...
Dell Technologies advances software-driven innovation across its storage portfolio, driving increased cyber resiliency, energy efficiency and automation to power customers’ multicloud journeys. Dell’s commitment to software development has resulted in more than 2,000 storage portfolio advancements in the past twelve months across every category of the external storage industry. These advances are available at no additional cost to existing customers and are consumable through on-pre...
PureTech is committed to continuous innovation and customer satisfaction by providing the most comprehensive, easy to integrate, and reliable AI-boosted, geospatial video analytics and sensor fusion software solutions for borders and critical infrastructure. Larry Bowe Jr., CEO, said, “We are pleased to share just some of our progress bringing new capabilities to market in our last few major software releases. This is one of the many reasons why PureTech was named in a recent industry rep...
The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Matt Narowski, Vice President of Operations, Security Central, and Rob Raisch, Chief Architect & Team Lead, Monitoring Integration, Simplisafe, Inc., to the volunteer position of co-chairs for its Technology Committee. Narowski and Raisch succeed longtime Technology Committee Chairs Steve Butkovich, CPI Security, and Sascha Kylau, OneTel Security, both of whom are moving into new leadership roles within TMA....
Nebulon, Inc.®, the pioneer of cyber-resilient smartInfrastructure™ for data centres edge to core, announced TripLine™, a new threat detection service designed to alert customers when a cryptographic ransomware attack has been detected, as well as the precise location and point-in-time the attack occurred. The company also announced smartDefense, a cybersecurity solution that narrows threat vectors, detects ransomware attacks and accelerates recovery. Despite the growing aw...
Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, continues to add products to their extensive lineup by announcing a new 5 MP AcuSense fisheye network camera (Model DS-2CD3956G2-ISU). This new camera delivers high quality images with efficient H.265+ video compression and employs Hikvision AcuSense technology, which is powered by deep learning algorithms to bring human and vehicle target cla...
Few start-ups achieve the one-year anniversary mark, much fewer their 10th. Invixium, while humbled is unsurprised to reach the milestone, given years of daily commitment, grind, grit and determination. From day one, Invixium has progressively scaled to a brand that offers cutting-edge biometric solutions for clients and partners across the globe. Prestigious clients and partners Consistently innovating biometric solutions for some of the most prestigious clients and partners in business. Dri...
DigiCert, a provider of digital trust and a member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), announces a partnership to provide DigiCert ONE, the platform for digital trust, on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Customers will benefit from DigiCert ONE’s fast time to value combined with OCI’s high-performance and security-first architecture for single and multi-cloud deployments. Moving forward, DigiCert and Oracle will collaborate on further integration into the OCI ecosystem to help joint...
The impact of cyber attacks on vulnerable populations serviced by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) is often overlooked, but they can affect communities already exposed to poverty, violence, and other threats/risks. WithSecure™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business) is now offering the support of its cyber security professionals to these groups through the CyberPeace Builders programme. The programme, managed by the CyberPeace Institute, connects cyber security professionals with NGOs....
