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Fake videos of celebrities, politicians, and business pioneers have morphed from an amusing novelty on social media to a pervasive threat across all digital platforms that can potentially impact market valuations, election outcomes, spread disinformation and perpetrate phishing attacks at unprecedented levels.  With the 2024 US elections looming, Attestiv has rolled out a commercial-grade deepfake detection solution designed for individuals, influencers and businesses. Attestiv’s new...

The most common wearable device deployed by security professionals is the body-worn camera. Traditionally used by law enforcement professionals, these devices are finding more and more uses in the corporate security world, and even impacting issues such as customer service. However, the term “wearables” also encompasses a range of other devices, including many worn by consumers. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How are wearable technologies impacting the security m...

Sharry, a global workplace experience platform built around digital employee badges, has successfully delivered its enterprise solution to London’s new international hub opened by PATRIZIA, a global real estate investment manager. The state-of-the-art mobile access leverages Gallagher Mobile Connect credentials and, through full integration with the Gallagher Command Centre access control system, enhances physical security and significantly improves the workplace experience. PATRIZIA&rs...

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS") has now approved Identiv's transaction to sell its physical security business and assets to Vitaprotech, the security solutions provider that also acquired British manufacturer, Tdsi in 2019. The Identiv sale was originally announced in April this year, but was subject to regulatory approval under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act and to approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). On August...

With cybercrime rising and new cybersecurity legislation tabled by the UK government, BM TRADA is encouraging businesses to achieve ISO 27001 certification sooner rather than later to safeguard information security and avoid non-compliance. Cybercrime has risen significantly in recent years, with 32% of businesses in the UK now attacked at least once a week, according to statistics gathered by The Independent. Phishing and ransomware attacks have had a particularly disruptive impact, with 61% o...

Omnilert, a pioneer in active shooter solutions, announced that Sarasota County Schools in Florida is deploying its Omnilert Gun Detect system to monitor over 4,800 security cameras throughout the entire school district, representing the largest deployment of its kind in Florida aimed at thwarting the presence of weapons on school campuses. Omnilert Gun Detect is the most effective and complete AI visual gun detection system available–providing 24/7 monitoring with a near-instant respons...

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of ruggedised HD, radar and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, has enabled a flexible, CCTV town centre network extension and replacement programme for Plymouth City Council. “Starting over 2 years ago, 360 Vision has assisted us to make a painless transition from an analogue camera network to an IP one, by the use of their clever Invictus Hybrid camera technology,” says Stuart Venn, CCTV & Street Lighting Engineer, Street Services, Plymouth...

The perimeter of a small and medium-sized business (SMB) property is its first line of defence against intruders. It keeps the premises away from theft, property loss and security incidents. Having said that, traditional methods of surveillance cannot fully catch up with the round-the-clock monitoring requirement of the scenario and unable to dispatch security personnel in time to handle abnormal situations, especially during night time. Backtracking to locate the cause of the event is deemed t...

Tquila Automation, an emerging technology consultancy specialising in intelligent automation, is thrilled to announce its expansion into data and artificial intelligence services. This marks a significant milestone in the company's evolution, and to support the move, it also announced its new public-facing name will be TQA. Founded in 2020, TQA is a pioneering intelligent automation consultancy and implementation partner for UiPath, the market-pioneering AI-powered business automation platform....

As part of its global expansion plan, Integrity360 has acquired Grove Group, a long-standing cybersecurity and cloud services company headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.  The acquisition provides Integrity360 with approx. 600 additional customers across 51 countries, a deep partnership with pioneering NDR (Network Detection and Response) vendor Darktrace, and another global SOC (Security Operations Centre) location bringing the group's...

Sustainability is doubtlessly a top-of-the-list issue industry-wide, especially in the hospitality sector. This industry has, in fact, created a serious threat of carbon emissions resulting from the energy used and the subsequent waste, accounting for 5% of world emissions, as approximated by the World Tourism Organisation. As a result, many businesses are now actively seeking innovative technologies to adopt more sustainable practices, from energy consumption to waste management, and ensure th...

With immediate effect, netfiles GmbH, a provider of virtual data rooms and highly secure data exchange solutions, is adopting passkey authentication as an additional and convenient option to log in. Thanks to passkeys, users no longer have to remember passwords and can keep their user accounts reliably protected against phishing and cyber-attacks. It has long been understood that logging in with a password is a not particularly secure way of accessing applications, websites and online shops. Wh...

The Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response (PPVAR), an organisation established to promote the value of verification and validation of alarm events during the emergency response process, recently announced a new Vice President.  The new PPVAR Vice President for Alarm Industry role will be filled by Ms. Tammy Cozby, VP of Commercial Monitoring at Everon. With over three decades of experience, Tammy has dedicated herself to central station management within the security sector. Act...

Corsha Inc., a Washington D.C.-based cybersecurity firm, known for its innovative Identity Provider for Machines of all kinds, has been awarded a new contract through a competitive RFP released by the Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CyManII) for the Department of Energy (DOE). Corsha will join a diverse team led by Michigan Tech University, collaborating with experienced organisations in manufacturing, cybersecurity, and sustainability. Cybersecurity playbook The aim of the...

ALCEA will showcase a diverse lineup of critical infrastructure access management solutions in booth 1642 at the Global Security Exchange, to be held September 23-25 at the Orange County Convention Centre in Orlando.  The company plans to focus attention on its entire resettable line of keyless products. Additionally, other solutions in the booth will include the ABLOY Super Weather Proof Padlock; ALWIN software integration to ABLOY PROTEC2 CLIQ™ CWM remote access control s...

Camelot Secure (Camelot), a revolutionary new cybersecurity company, announced the company’s CEO, Stan Oliver, has been named as a 2024 Security Innovator by SecurityInfoWatch, Security Business, and Security Technology Executive magazines. Selected from passionately-written peer submissions, Oliver stood out from other applications as a trusted mentor who demonstrates exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to the cybersecurity industry. Security Innovator Awards The Securit...

Hikvision, a major manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, is excited to announce an exclusive, limited-time offer on its cutting-edge ColorVu cameras, recognised as the industry standard for 24/7 full-colour surveillance. Through September 30, security professionals can get Hikvision’s ColorVu cameras at the most competitive price-performance ratio ever offered. 24/7 full-colour imaging...

A £175 million communications network connecting 163 remote radio sites across 11,000 miles of UK coastline is now operational ensuring His Majesty’s (HM) Coastguard’s effective frontline emergency response continues for thousands of distress calls from the UK’s waters. Stretching from the Shetland Islands to the Isles of Scilly, it is one of the UK’s largest private broadband networks, with technology partner Telent helping to install 1,220km of new infrastructure...

WINT Water Intelligence, a pioneer in cutting-edge water management, leak detection and water damage mitigation solutions, challenges stakeholders and governmental institutions to prioritise the management of water in real estate and address some of the most unnoticed sources of water waste. Commercial buildings and institutional facilities consume 17% of the public freshwater supply in the United States and are also significant sources of waste. Up to 25% of that water is ultimately...

Global security solutions specialist, Gunnebo has achieved the prestigious bronze EcoVadis status, affirming its dedication to evolving sustainable business practices and corporate responsibility. EcoVadis is a globally recognised sustainability rating platform that assesses the environmental and social performance of companies across various industries. It evaluates a company’s performance based on four key categories: Environmental Impact, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustaina...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based RegTech solutions provider best known for its variety of KYC tools, has launched a new Face Authentication service. The new cutting-edge technology is designed to detect fraudulent biometrics and add extra protection without unnecessary friction to the end user. Face Authentication enables online platforms to create a more secure network by flagging suspicious activities in real time, helping to prevent fraud at every stage of the customer journey. Face Authentication...

Hofer Powertrain, the global engineering and technology partner for efficient drivetrain solutions, announces a groundbreaking initiative set to reduce electric drive design time by 80% through advanced AI and Deeptech innovations.  With over 40 years of delivering high-performance, compact, and innovative technologies, hofer powertrain is poised to set yet another new standard in efficiency and performance in the development process, allowing faster time-to-market and rapid class-best sol...

Matrix, a prominent pioneer in the Security and Telecom sector, has wrapped up its successful participation at FSIE 2024 in Mumbai. Drawing on more than three decades of industry expertise, Matrix connected with industry peers gained valuable insights, and explored new opportunities for collaboration.  Technology-driven solutions Matrix is resolute, in its commitment to delivering technology-driven solutions with a strong focus on customer satisfaction. This dedication is reflected in th...

Matrix is delighted to share the successful participation in MahaSecure Tech Expo 2024, held from August 22nd - 24th at Siddhi Banquets, Erandwane, Pune. The event provided an excellent platform for Matrix to display its cutting-edge IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom Solutions, garnering significant attention from industry professionals and stakeholders.  Innovation in security solutions  Ruggedised IP Camera At MahaSecure Tech Expo 2024, Matrix hi...

A North East tech specialist has doubled sales revenues in the last 12 months following a raft of major contract wins across the region’s manufacturing, hospitality and education sectors. Providing technology support services including cybersecurity, data networks, and IP camera and access control systems to regional and national organisations from its Follingsby Park-based head office, Advantex has seen turnover increase to £12 million in FY24. DMARC service The firm, which als...

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of ruggedised HD, radar, and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, has enabled a flexible, CCTV town centre network extension and replacement programme for Plymouth City Council. “Starting over 2 years ago, 360 Vision has assisted us to make a painless transition from an analogue camera network to an IP one, by the use of their clever Invictus Hybrid camera technology,” says Stuart Venn, CCTV & Street Lighting Engineer, Street Services, Plymouth...

The revolutionary approach to mobile access taken by ABLOY CUMULUS has been recognised by ISJ’s 2024 Leaders in Security Awards. ABLOY CUMULUS was named the 2024 winner in the Innovation Initiative category, which recognises a solution that may be “put together with ethical and sustainable considerations in mind, has a direct impact on operational outcomes, is flexible for users, or facilitates collaboration”. ABLOY CUMULUS ABLOY CUMULUS is a new keyless access solution, par...

They are new, they are inventive - and their products make life safer. Among the 500 or so exhibitors at Security Essen are several young companies presenting innovative security technology from Germany. Young Innovators “Young Innovators” is the motto of the joint stand in Hall 5 of the leading trade fair for security, which takes place at Messe Essen from September 17 to 20. The spectrum ranges from bullet and stab-resistant clothing to four-legged walking robots and resist...

Prism Infosec, the independent cybersecurity consultancy, has announced the launch of its innovative PULSE testing service to enable organisations that may not have the bandwidth or resources to dedicate to a full-scale red team exercise to assess their defence capabilities against real-world threats. PULSE addresses the gap that currently exists between penetration testing and red teaming which can prevent organisations from gaining an accurate understanding of their security posture and provi...

VOSKER, a provider of cutting-edge surveillance solutions, has announced the latest evolution of its camera, the VKX, which includes new features like on-demand mode, better image quality for both day and night usage, a 2X larger solar panel, and new front-access design. The VKX can operate 100% autonomously for up to 6 months without an external power supply.  Front access design Due to the camera’s larger, frameless solar panel, the setup doesn’t require any wires or even a...