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Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using patented intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, recently gathered law enforcement officials to its headquarters for a special invitational lunch-and-learn event. The function exemplifies Elite’s multifaceted mission to strengthen private-public partnerships by educating officers on how remote guarding directly prevents crime and protects properties in real-time, eliminates false alarms, boosts law...

iDenfy, a globally recognised pioneer in regulatory technology specialising in identity verification (KYC), anti-money laundering (AML), and business verification (KYB), introduced its new KYC solution for Shopify merchants. The new app is listed on Shopify as a user-friendly, no-code solution for Shopify users who don’t want to build an ID verification solution from scratch. Automated verification system iDenfy’s integration provides online businesses with an automated verificati...

As Taiwan's security industry continues to evolve with technological advancements and increased diversification, various vertical markets are poised for significant growth. Secutech, scheduled for 7–9 May 2025 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre, aims to capitalise on this burgeoning demand. Around 400 international and local exhibitors are set to showcase the latest technologies and solutions across six zones and pavilions at the fair, which serves as a vital platform to connect secu...

His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has blocked over 100 million malicious emails in the past three years, as cyber threats against UK government services continue to escalate. The data was obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, where HMRC disclosed detailed figures on the volume of malicious emails blocked from November 2021 to September 2024. Data rise in cyberattacks The data shows a sharp rise in cyberattacks, highlighting the growing threat to the UK govt fav...

MOBOTIX consolidates its position as a pioneering provider of innovative fire protection technologies: MOBOTIX thermographic cameras have again received the “Technical Evaluation of Suitability” (Evaluación Técnica de Idoneidad). The certification according to the strict requirements of the Spanish Fire Protection Systems Regulation (Reglamento de Instalaciones de Protección Contra Incendios/RIPCI) was issued by Applus, a certification body recognised by the Sp...

LOOKOUT, a pioneering provider of marine AI systems for safety, announced the expansion of its product line by introducing a new camera featuring an integrated navigation light. This new camera system offers enhanced safety and greater installation flexibility and is available in LOOKOUT's classic blue and white, matte black with carbon accents and custom colours by request, to complement a wider range of vessel designs. Advanced AI vision cameras LOOKOUT has solved a common installation dile...

Radiant Security launches the industry’s first Adaptive AI Security Operations Centre (SOC) platform. The announcement marks a major step for cybersecurity automation in a landscape flooded with alert fatigue, static playbooks, and analyst burnout. Now, security analyst teams can instantly and transparently triage, investigate, and remediate 100% of alerts from any source, at machine speed.  Proactive defence strategies Radiant eliminates false-positive noise, escalating only suspi...

AITX’s Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD) has deployed its ROAMEO Gen 4 mobile security robot to the Downtown St. Louis Community Improvement District (CID) in anticipation of the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four Championship, taking place April 10 and 12. ROAMEO’s presence will enhance safety and engagement throughout the heart of the city during this nationally spotlighted event, offering an innovative layer of real-time situational awareness and autonomous patrol. RAD’s interact...

ISC West 2025, organised by RX and in collaboration with the Security Industry Association, concluded at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas last week. The nation’s pioneering comprehensive and converged security event attracted nearly 29,000 industry professionals and left a lasting impression on the global security community. Over five action-packed days, ISC West welcomed more than 19,000 attendees and featured 750 exhibiting brands. ISC West innovations and ideas “ISC Wes...

Retailers now often find themself in a precarious situation. Profit margins are being squeezed by widespread shoplifting: The Council on Criminal Justice reports that between the first half of 2023 and the first half of 2024, shoplifting reports increased by 24%. Meanwhile, the strategies used by shops to deal with this situation are alienating consumers and affecting total sales. Andy Jassy, the CEO of Amazon, stated during an earnings call that customers are now purchasing more pharmaceutica...

For businesses today, loss prevention is no longer just about safeguarding inventory from theft. While retail theft makes frequent headlines in the United States, and is indeed the leading cause of shrinkage, The National Retail Foundation (NRF) has reported that process failures, operational inefficiencies and employee theft also drive significant losses. Legacy security systems In 2022, the shrink loss is estimated to be $ 120 billion in the United States, and that’s for reta...

AI has the potential to enhance the usability of traditionally complex access control and physical security systems. The application of AI (artificial intelligence) within access control is still relatively new, but rapid advancements in generative AI are already transforming how security systems operate. acre security is driving the deployment of generative AI in access control through its acquisition of REKS earlier this year. REKS is a purpose-built generative AI solution designed specifica...

As cutting-edge trends go, convergence has been around for at least two decades. The meaning has shifted over the years, and if anything, the idea of convergence has gotten even more aspirational. Unfortunately, the widespread use of the term has also paradoxically undermined its meaning and power. However, today's concept of convergence has matured to provide new levels of benefit for security professionals. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: How has the meaning of “convergence”...

March is Women in Security Month, a time dedicated to celebrating and promoting the contributions of women in the security field—particularly in cybersecurity. This observance aligns with Women’s History Month, providing an opportunity to reflect on the progress made and the work still needed to advance gender equity in security. Evolving role of women in security The security industry has witnessed a steady increase in women's participation. According to ISC2 Research in its &ld...

The practice of executive protection changed forever on Dec. 4, 2024, when UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot outside a Manhattan, New York, hotel.  The shocking event raised awareness in board rooms around the world about the need for, and challenges of, executive protection. Questions followed immediately, including why was the high-level executive not protected? Combination of risk and reward  UnitedHealthcare’s stock price has gone down more than 20% since the sh...