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Losing cameras over a network? Cameras and other PoE devices won’t power up? Want to know why? Want to avoid these problems in the design stage?  Webinar Security products are becoming more complex and demanding more bandwidth and PoE. Spend an hour with Vigitron to learn about these changes, how they affect network performance, and how to avoid issues in the design stage.  This webinar is designed for everyone who sells, designs, and services networks for security device...

Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has launched its brand-new remote monitoring platform, allowing users to view and control elements of their fire system from any internet-enabled device, at any location. AdvancedLive provides users with day-to-day reassurance that their fire system is working as intended, with instant notifications to alert them of critical incidents and status changes, and flexible secure access methods to keep their data safe. AdvancedLive subscription ...

In the age of sophisticated identity fraud, including fraud enabled by artificial intelligence (AI), it’s of paramount importance to establish a comprehensive and highly diverse verification process to enable as many identity checks as possible. Face recognition technology Multi-phase authentication that comprises document and biometric checks makes it possible to spot forgery more effectively, while face recognition and liveness detection play a crucial role in ensuring that a person is...

The SRC-1 from Viking Electronics Inc. provides an affordable and effective way to maintain secure control of a building’s entry system. “Every organisation should physically secure their building and the SRC-1 is a great option to do that,” said Joanne Minke, Product Specialist, at Viking Electronics, Inc. SRC-1 The SRC-1 is installed between the entry phone and the secure phone, and will only operate the relay if the correct activation code is entered, a req...

Honeywell Building Technologies (HBT) recently earned ISA/IEC 62443-4-1 Process Certification for its software development lifecycle. ISA/IEC 62443-4-1 certification underscores HBT’s commitment to following best practices and standards in developing secure, cyber-resilient products. The ISA/IEC 62443 standards define requirements and processes for implementing and maintaining electronically secure industrial automation and control systems. The certification standards set best practices...

Check Point Research recently discovered three vulnerabilities in the ‘Microsoft Message Queuing’ service, commonly known as MSMQ. These vulnerabilities were disclosed to Microsoft and patched in the April Patch Tuesday update. The most severe of these, dubbed QueueJumper by CPR (CVE-2023-21554), is a critical vulnerability that could allow unauthorised attackers to remotely execute arbitrary code in the context of the Windows service process mqsvc.exe. Check Point Research (CPR)...

Logpoint announces the new release of Business-Critical Security (BCS) solution for SAP SuccessFactors, enabling real-time security and compliance monitoring of SAP SuccessFactors, which is a Human Capital Management (HCM) application. Through log extraction, continuous monitoring and cross-correlation of data, BCS for SuccessFactors provide holistic, landscape-wide threat visibility in the Logpoint Converged SIEM platform or any other SIEM solution. Cloud-based product SAP SuccessFactors st...

Global security pioneer, Gallagher, has been awarded the Platinum badge for Command Centre Mobile in the Mobile Apps category at the 2023 Govies Government Security Awards. This is the 6th Govies award for Gallagher Security and the 3rd win in the Mobile Apps category, demonstrating consistent excellence in meeting the increasingly remote needs of government sites.  Command Centre Mobile app  Gallagher Security’s Command Centre Mobile app extends security across sites and bey...

NSI is proud to build on its four-decade-long partnership with IFSEC, as the UK’s longest-running security event celebrates its 50th edition. Throughout the 3-day event taking place at ExCeL London on 16-18 May, 2023, NSI experts will once again be a major attraction for installers on stand IF.4250 where visitors can ask questions about the latest industry standards and learn about the benefits of gaining certification with the UK’s most highly trusted and respected Certification Bo...

Allegion Americas, a pioneering security products and solutions provider, introduced a new brand, Zentra, focussed on access solutions for multifamily properties. Zentra’s integrated solutions (combining software, hardware and related services) – initially offered in the United States – will secure properties while enabling hassle-free access. Zentra’s suite of solutions Zentra’s suite of solutions provides simple, smart and secure property access. The brand&rsqu...

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, launched Eagle Eye Camera Direct Complete, an economical direct-to-cloud solution that is ideal for customers who only need a few cameras per location and want to minimise their initial investment. Camera Direct Complete Camera Direct Complete introduces a new pricing option where the camera is included as part of the video management system (VMS) subscription. Cameras are connected directly to the cloud without the need for an...

Eyeforce Remote Guarding, a national pioneer in remote video monitoring and remote guarding solutions, recently announced the launch of their new Dealer Marketing Portal. The portal houses professionally created assets to help dealers better market their offerings. Established in 1998, Eyeforce offers comprehensive video monitoring services with 24/7 surveillance from a state-of-the-art command centre fortified with a fully capable hot redundant centre staffed by highly-trained security interv...

Edgio, the platform of choice for speed, security, and simplicity at the edge has announced the general availability of the Edgio Applications Platform v7.  Its new integrated performance and security features are designed to increase organisational revenues and accelerate developer team velocity through better website performance and multi-layer security.  Unified platform Through the integrated, unified platform, Edgio reduces the need for multiple-point solutions while enabling o...

Allied Universal, the globally renowned security and facility services company, and MSA Security®, an Allied Universal company, announced the strategic expansion of services in the Las Vegas region with the acquisition of Elite Tactical Security Solutions. “We are excited to expand our presence in the Las Vegas market, North America’s preeminent destination for exhibitions, events and entertainment,” said Allied Universal’s Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer...

The rise of Telecom industries in recent years has been at an exponential rate. The evolution per se has been in three different phases, from the Traditional interface (FXO/FXS) to the Digital Interface (T1/E1 PRI) and the latest VOIP (3G/4G/VoLTE).  VOIP usage in the USA, according to Statista and Tech. co has seen an abrupt rise in just a gap of 8 years. While residential adoption of VoIP services remained high, small and mid-size businesses too saw a large surge in adoption of VoIP in r...

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, announced that Eagle Eye Smart Video Search won the Security Sales & Integration 2023 Most Valuable Product (MVP) Award in the video surveillance category. Eagle Eye Smart Video Search is an AI-powered feature that makes searching for video as easy as searching the web. By simply typing in terms such as “man with red shirt”, “white Toyota car”, or “woman with backpack” customers can quickly sear...

2N, the market pioneer in internet-enabled intercoms and access control systems, has published a new White Paper entitled ‘Access Control 3.0: the new standards in residential access’. The White Paper argues that we recently entered a new era in access control which represents a technological revolution in the industry – and it is one which is already having a transformative impact worldwide. Three crucial stages Over the last 6,000+ years, access control has progressed...

Intellicene, the trailblazing pioneer in integrated, intelligent security software platforms, ushers in a new era of security by unveiling the next-generation of its unified security management system, Symphia 8.0. This game-changing solution empowers organisations to embrace a Bring Your Own Everything (BYOE) approach and seamlessly integrate any device or system to extend intelligence gathering and situational awareness like never before. Video-centric platform Symphia 8.0 is the only all-i...

StoneLock®, a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of enterprise-level facial recognition identity management solutions, announces the launch of StoneLock’s IdentityCare® protection, a portfolio of biometric-based intellectual property designed to reduce business risk by eliminating trust-based systems tied to Identity and Access Management (IAM). “StoneLock offers a revolutionary solution to advance risk mitigation and secure identity and access management, while allowi...

Touting impressive attendance figures, ISC West, in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), saw a robust 56% year-over-year gain in attendance for ISC West 2023, hosting over 27,000 security industry professionals in Las Vegas from March 28-31 to learn, see, and experience the latest security technology trends.  Comprehensive and converged security trade event "As the nation’s leading comprehensive and converged security trade event of the year, a...

barox Kommunikation AG, the manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, specifically designed for video applications, will be exhibiting at The Security Event, 25-27 April 2023, NEC, Birmingham, stand # 4/F97. To promote ease and depth of integration with third-party VMS control, at the show, barox will be displaying a selection of their latest Ethernet ‘Switches made for Video’ range and their licence-free, Smart-barox plug-in....

Traka has been shortlisted for two awards at the prestigious Retail Systems Awards 2023, recognising its commitment to implementing advanced security technology to supply chain, logistics, and in-store retail environments. The Retail Systems Awards in its 18th year is an annual event that celebrates excellence and innovation in the retail technology sector, recognising the achievements of companies that have implemented outstanding solutions in the industry. Categories  Traka, as the pio...

Award-winning global security pioneer, Gallagher, reaffirms its commitment to U.S. government bodies by appointing Jeff Fields as Director and Paul Haake as Senior Systems Engineer of its newly formed Federal Government Program. Combined, Fields and Haake bring 65 years of experience – many directly in the federal landscape - to the Gallagher team and are ‘brimming with excitement,’ as Haake puts it, to launch the new program. Fields and Haake envision Gallagher’s Fede...

Neurotechnology, a provider of deep learning-based solutions and high-precision biometric identification technologies announced that the company returned to the top ranking in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Proprietary Fingerprint Template III (PFT III) evaluation. PFT III evaluation The PFT III evaluation presents fingerprint verification benchmarks using four different datasets of fingerprints, in almost all of which Neurotechnology's latest algorithm submission pr...

Quantum Corporation, the pioneer in solutions for video and unstructured data, announces Quantum Myriad™, an all-flash, scale-out file, and object storage software platform for the enterprise. Leveraging advances in application frameworks and design that were not available even a few years ago, Myriad's modern cloud-native architecture makes it an easy-to-use solution that overcomes the limitations of hardware-centric designs and enables customers to adapt to future storage needs while re...

The new DoorBird A1051 Internet Firewall is now available worldwide. DoorBird is the first in the industry to launch a user-friendly solution that provides additional protection for the network of door communication systems. The easy-to-install firewall increases security for all networks where DoorBird products are used - both inside and outside. The Berlin-based manufacturer - Bird Home Automation GmbH creates another unique selling point in the field of smart IP video communication with the...

"Software solutions in virtualised environments require enhanced security and network monitoring, to protect against potential cyber-attacks. With FRAFOS we have found an expert in VoIP Firewalls to support us in our solutions for safety-critical domains, allowing advanced prevention of denial-of-service attacks (DoS) and fraud attempts on the border of communication networks,” says Norbert Haslacher, CEO of Frequentis. Norbert Haslacher adds, “We are pleased to add FRAFOS to our gr...

Commercial fleet owners are investing heavily in telematics data to improve road safety concerns, driver well-being and operational efficiencies. It's a marketplace worth $76 billion and set to grow to $214 billion in the next six years. However, their insurance claims have been steadily increasing over the past five years. Aiming to rebalance this equation, video telematics business - LightMetrics is announcing a $8.5 million funding round from Sequoia Capital India, to help telematics service...

Astute Financial Consulting, a security industry financial consulting firm and software developer of business reporting solutions, announced the hiring of Amy Becker as Senior Vice President. Amy brings over thirty years of experience in the accounting/finance field, including her time as CFO with two NetOne affiliated companies. “We’re very excited to have Amy on board. Her collaborative leadership style, results-oriented work ethic, and extensive financial and operational experien...

Neustar Security Services is now operating as Vercara, a new brand with the same laser focus on securing the online experience for many of the world’s largest enterprises. The new identity, part of the company’s evolution to a standalone entity, centres around Vercara’s purpose-built, global cloud security platform that provides layers of protection to safeguard businesses’ online presence from attacks no matter where they originate or where they are aimed. Expanded ge...