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Safetrust, a provider of secure virtual credential solutions, will showcase its managed ecosystem for highly secure global identities at ISC West 2023, the USA's converged security industry trade show, from March 29-31, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Credential Manager Credential Manager is the central component of Safetrust’s managed ecosystem, offering a cloud-based portal for administrators to manage end users' credentials through a multi-tenant hosted platform. Advanced security featur...

Salient Systems, a surveillance management software provider, is returning to the International Security Conference & Exposition – also known as ISC West, March 29-31, 2023 to showcase its newest offerings: CompleteView 7.3 and Salient Cloud Services. CompleteView, Salient’s award-winning open cloud video data platform, will be on display at the Salient booth 16089 during ISC West, which will be held at the Venetian Expo, Las Vegas. Video management platform ISC West marks an...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) New Products & Solutions (NPS) Awards Committee has named Bosch Security Systems, LLC, as the 2023 recipient of the SIA NPS Merit Award. Bosch will be presented with the award at the 2023 SIA NPS Awards Ceremony, which will be held on March 29 during ISC West. SIA NPS Awards The SIA NPS Awards, established in 1979, recognise innovative security products, services, and solutions. The awards are presented annually in partnership w...

Evolv Technology, the pioneer in AI-based weapons detection security screening, is partnering with venues in 45 U.S. states as well as Puerto Rico, as security professionals from sports stadiums and theme parks to schools and hospitals integrate advanced weapons screening technology into their layers of safety planning. The Company more than doubled its customer base in 2022, working towards its mission of making the world a safer place for people to live, learn, work, and play. Innovative saf...

Amid global expansion, the security technology manufacturer Paxton has announced the appointment of Steve Taylor to their leadership team, as the company’s new Chief Technical Officer. In his new role, Steve will be responsible for leading Paxton’s engineering department, driving further innovation, and heading up the company's modern product design. Designing creative products  Adam Stroud, Paxton’s CEO, said, "As a technology company, the products that we design ultim...

Verkada, a pioneer in enterprise building security and management, announced the opening of new offices in New York City, Philadelphia, Toronto, Mexico City and Tokyo. Verkada's new offices will serve as sales hubs, helping Verkada advance on its vision to build the operating system for the physical world. Author's quote Verkada is currently recruiting for more than 300 roles as it staffs up its new offices "Over the past 12 months, we've grown tremendously: we'...

Genetec Inc., a pioneer technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that it has been authorised by the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Programme as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA). The mission of the CVE® Programme is to identify, define, and catalog publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerabilities. CVE® Programme Common Vulnerability and Exposures (CVE®) Programme is sponsored by the Cybersecurity a...

Gallagher is excited to announce that two new voices will be taking the reins for the Security in Focus: Tech Talk podcast beginning with the next episode due out at the end of March. Shane Keesom, Engineering Centre of Excellence Lead, and Matthew Dean, Technical Support Team Leader, will take over as hosts as Chief Technology Officer, Steve Bell, focuses on other projects. Customer-centric podcast For nearly 18 years, Shane has been involved in the support and evolution of Gallagher’...

Freedom of Information requests reveals that the Department for Education has reported a dramatic decrease in cybersecurity incidents over the last five years. ISMS.online found that while in 2018, the Department for Education recorded 139 cybersecurity incidents, in 2022, they reported only 38. Cybersecurity incident records  The number of cybersecurity incidents recorded by the Department for Education over the last five years are as follows: 1st January 2018 – 31st December...

HID, a pioneer in trusted identity and physical security solutions announced its inaugural State of the Security Industry Report, which gathered responses from 2,700 partners, end users, and security and IT personnel across a range of titles and organisation sizes representing over 11 industries. By looking at what’s driving the next innovations and the technology that supports them, the security industry is empowered to create more value for its organisations and its people. Surve...

Allied Universal®, a pioneering security and facility services company, announced that it has formed a Global Program Management Office to manage Allied Universal Technology Services customer engagements worldwide. Mark Hauck has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Global Programs to lead the initiative.  The Global Program Management Office provides additional support for Allied Universal’s existing U.S. and international clients to ensure projects meet requiremen...

SAFR™ SCAN from RealNetworks, the AI-powered face authentication solution designed for mainstream commercial applications, will bring its latest computer vision access control solution to Booth 3089 during ISC West 2023, March 29-31 in Las Vegas. With a focus on security, convenience and affordability, SAFR SCAN is a frictionless solution that’s environmentally sound and avoids adding to the approximately 300 million plastic proximity cards disposed of or lost each year. Integrates...

As founding members of The Security Event, the event will see the first UK appearance of the Texecom Midnight Black Collection, a range of products designed to work in harmony with darker environments which have been created for businesses and sites that require or prefer a security solution which offers unrivalled, contemporary, and discreet protection that compliments their surroundings. Capture Remastered motion detectors Also making its first UK appearance at the event is the Capture Remas...

Kidde Engineered Systems, a pioneering fire and life safety brand committed to delivering the highest standards in commercial fire and life safety protection for more than 100 years, announced its new Kidde Commercial brand identity. Kidde Commercial is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the pioneering global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Rebranded Kidde Commercial The rebranded Kidde Commercial aims to set a new standard fo...

SAFR™ SCAN from RealNetworks, the AI-powered face authentication solution designed for mainstream commercial applications, will bring its latest computer vision access control solution to Booth 3089 during ISC West 2023, March 29-31 in Las Vegas. SAFR SCAN With a focus on security, convenience, and affordability, SAFR SCAN is a frictionless solution that’s environmentally sound and avoids adding to the approximately 300 million plastic proximity cards disposed of or lost each year....

It’s that time of the year again! The Cisco Meraki team is packing their bags and heading to Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, for ISC West 2023, the most comprehensive & converged security trade event in the United States of America (USA). ISC West is a great place to meet new people and reconnect with the network. It’s also the perfect place to discover the latest innovations that can help to meet safety and security needs. Cisco Meraki at ISC West 2023 Cisco Meraki understands the ch...

Invicti Security announces momentum-building success in 2023, as the company touts receipt of multiple awards spotlighting the company’s products, growth, leadership, and corporate culture. With the need for enhanced cybersecurity at an all-time high, Invicti supports its customers by delivering world-class customer experiences and products that provide AppSec with zero noise. Momentum-building success In the first quarter of 2023, Invicti received three Cybersecurity Excellence Awards...

In an effort to drive quick time-to-value to customers worldwide, SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in enterprise identity security, has rolled out a new non-employee risk management capability based on the company’s January 2023 acquisition of SecZetta. The SailPoint non-employee risk management solution is available now as an add-on to the SailPoint identity security cloud. SailPoint non-employee risk management solution SailPoint non-employee risk management solution allow...

Kisi Inc., the pioneer in cloud-based access control solutions, announces two much-anticipated video-based additions to its suite of access control products. The full Kisi suite will now include video management and soon adding video intercom capabilities, elevating the range of products and services to a fully integrated all-in-one access control platform. “We are ecstatic about this launch and the possibilities it brings to our current and future customers,” said Bernhard Mehl, Ki...

Detection Technology, a global pioneer in x-ray detector solutions, announced that it has entered a research consortium to develop x-ray detector solutions for a novel dental and head imaging method. The consortium aims to develop a mobile cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) concept, which will feature distributed computing and diagnostics. The concept will utilise advanced x-ray detectors, artificial intelligence (AI) and edge-cloud computing. Main research goal Detection Technology will ex...

LifeSafety Power, the innovative power management and connectivity solutions provider, will bring its intelligent power products to booth 8081 during ISC West 2023, March 29-31 in Las Vegas. Power management LifeSafety Power delivers the latest power management and networking solutions to meet the evolving needs of the physical security, access control, and loT industries. For this premier provider, the focus is on technologies that assure uptime and yield total system visibility.  Fea...

Euralarm, the Security Industry Association (SIA), the Latin American Security Association (ALAS) and the Canadian Security Association (CANASA) invite to join the multi-association virtual panel discussion on cybersecurity strategies for physical security and the importance of a holistic approach to cybersecurity. The webinar will take place on April 5th, starting at 16.00 hours CET. Discussion with experts In this discussion, pioneering experts will emphasise the responsibility of everyone...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the cybersecurity solutions company focused on cyber strategy and risk announces the launch of its new Ransomware Readiness Assessment service. The service helps organisations reduce their exposure to ransomware attacks, provides detailed assessments on areas requiring protection, and recommends how they should respond to attacks.   Ransomware Ransomware is malware designed to deny a user or organisation access to files on their computer. By encrypt...

At ISC West, March 29 – 31, 2023, in booth 11053, Bosch will showcase new software, hardware, and services that increase security and safety, simplify configuration and maintenance, and enhance ease of use. Products on display Booth visitors will experience the benefits of a new suite of application-specific edge-based artificial intelligence (AI), services for remote management of video recording devices, and the integration of IP horn loudspeakers with video systems. A central stati...

Following the announcement of Microsoft Copilot recently, Thales wanted to share this comment from Chris Harris, EMEA Technical Director. Chris discusses the potential security pitfalls of this technology and highlights what businesses will need to consider before it’s adopted within an organisation. Productivity gamechanger Chris Harris said, “Navigating workplace productivity tools can be very, well…unproductive. No doubt then that many workers and businesses will be exci...

When a door is equipped with a high-quality door closer, building users feel safer. They know that fire doors shut tight and sensitive openings are protected against unauthorised entry. But sometimes, door-closer technology can also create barriers to genuine access-for-all. The problem is greater still for users who for many reasons have restricted strength or mobility. Door closer resistance Why? Because door closer resistance may be too great. Or the time before closing begins may be too...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance launched two new Bridges, models 901 and 701, that can connect up to 300 cameras to the cloud. These Bridges are suitable for customers with sophisticated networks who need large camera deployments at a single location. The Eagle Eye Bridge connects the customer’s existing or newly installed cameras to the Eagle Eye Cloud providing them with a full SAAS service for video surveillance. Video analytics, AI, and LPR Equipp...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance launched an enhanced Enterprise Edition equipped with AI-powered tools such as Smart Video Search with Smart Layouts and other impactful features designed for large, distributed and multinational businesses.  Enhanced capabilities Complementing the core features of the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS, the enhanced Enterprise Edition adds capabilities for the high-stakes security requirements of enterprise businesses:  AI-power...

Traka, part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, announced the launch of a new line of intelligent key cabinets designed for more flexibility, improved simplicity, and 100% sustainability.  The Traka Touch Pro series incorporates the proven technology of the Traka Touch key cabinet line and takes it to the next level of innovation in electronic key management systems. Author's quote Peter van der Kolk, Senior Vice President and Head of Key & Asset Management at ASSA ABLOY, explains, “The T...

Infosecurity Europe, the information security event running from 20-22 June 2023 at ExCeL London, has shared findings of a recent Twitter poll addressing cybersecurity budgets and investment in 2023. When questioned on which aspect of cybersecurity they’d like to see more investment in, mental health topped the list with almost 45% of respondents identifying this as a priority. Cybersecurity Nicole Mills, Exhibition Director at Infosecurity Group, says, “Cybersecurity is an &lsquo...