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Versa extends zero trust network access to Workers in campus and branch offices

Versa Networks, the recognised pioneer of single-vendor Unified (SASE) launched Versa Zero Trust Everywhere™, the industry’s first solution delivering Zero Trust security for both remote and on-premises users, with optimized user-to-application performance. Challenge due to cloud-delivered ZTNA solutions Hybrid cloud and hybrid work have changed where and how users work, challenging organisations to find ways to secure the enterprise while delivering the best user experience. Cloud...

Morse Watchmans demonstrates suite of key control solutions and industry-first features at Expo Seguridad 2023

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is proud to be showcasing its line of key control and asset management solutions at Expo Seguridad Mexico 2023. Morse Watchman’s flagship KeyWatcher® Touch System will be on display alongside additional key control and asset management solutions at stand #2832.   KeyWatcher® Touch electronic key “We are thrilled to once again be attending the largest security industry event in Lati...

ASTM International launches Verification Programme for detention and correctional facilities

ASTM International’s security systems and equipment committee (F12) has developed and approved several standards designed to assess the performance of security screening technologies.  These standards cover three different types of metal detectors: hand-worn (F3020), hand-held (F3278), and walk-through (F3566). The committee also approved a practice for conformity assessment of metal detectors (F3356). Verification programme The entrance of contraband into detention and correctiona...

Teledyne GFD and Teledyne FLIR to showcase innovation in fire detection at FDIC

Two of the world’s pioneering specialists in technologies that simplify and expedite the detection and management of fires will share a booth at FDIC International 2023 (24-29 April, Indianapolis), the globe’s biggest firefighting conference and exhibition.  From booth 443, Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) and Teledyne FLIR will provide a convenient one-stop-shop for those seeking class-leading fire detection solutions that protect citizens, assets, and crews fro...

G4S Uganda rolls out smart safe enabling cash deposits to hit bank accounts instantly

G4S’s rollout of the Deposita® Protector 10 000d-s4 has the potential to be transformational for businesses in Uganda where cash usage remains high. From the outside, the machine doesn’t look like much, it’s a nondescript black box measuring roughly a metre tall and half a metre wide. But it is in fact a smart safe that verifies, secures, and instantly credits cash into a nominated business bank account. G4S in Uganda has partnered with eight different banks to bring this...

Veracode uses GPT to launch revolutionary AI-powered software security tool for developers

Veracode, a provider of intelligent software security solutions launches Veracode Fix, a new AI-powered product. Trained on Veracode’s proprietary dataset, Veracode Fix suggests remediations for security flaws found in code and open-source dependencies.    Shifting the paradigm from merely ‘find’ to ‘find and fix’     “For far too long, organisations have had to choose between remediating software security flaws and meeting aggressive deadlines to...

Jamf expands collaboration with Microsoft and joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association

Jamf has announced that they are now a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA). MISA is an ecosystem of independent software vendors and managed security service providers that have integrated their solutions with Microsoft security technology to help customers better defend themselves against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Jamf protect Jamf announced an integration earlier this year between Jamf Protect, its endpoint security solution, and Microsoft Sen...

Veridas facial biometrics among the four best in the world according to NIST

Veridas, a Spanish technology company specialising in digital identity and biometrics, is positioned in fourth place among the best facial biometrics engines among the nearly 150 algorithms submitted to the evaluation conducted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), considered the most prestigious body in the assessment of biometric engines in the world. Veridas engine Veridas joins the world elite in this sector. The company from Navarre has achieved its best resul...

Illumio announces Incident Response Partner Programme and new product features to fight ransomware

Illumio Inc., the Zero Trust Segmentation company announced its new Incident Response Partner Programme designed to help organisations respond, contain, and recover faster during ransomware and other breaches. Response Partner Programme The Incident Response Partner Programme is already responsible for successfully minimising the impact of dozens of active ransomware attacks around the world by bringing Illumio’s Zero Trust Segmentation (ZTS) Platform into the practice of leading digital...

DigiCert announces new Unified Partner Programme, empowering partners to expand their portfolio with more digital trust offerings

DigiCert, a global provider of digital trust announced its new unified partner programme, designed to provide partners with a comprehensive portfolio that delivers digital trust for the real world. The new programme includes more sales motions for all partner types; training, support, and tools that simplify and streamline the delivery of digital trust; and expanded professional services and integration revenue to partners. Comprehensive solutions include certificate lifecycle management, enter...

Matrix alongside Space Office Systems is all set to showcase its security and telecom products at Matrix Partner Connect in Mumbai

Having been in the industry for 30 years, Matrix has gained recognition in the global telecom and security sectors. With its comprehensive line of products for telecom, video surveillance, access control, and time attendance, Matrix caters to organisations of all sizes, providing complete communication and security solutions. Customer-centric technology solutions Matrix places a strong emphasis on developing customer-centric technology solutions, which are created using top-of-the-line product...

Mitsubishi Electric’s new car technology uses biometric information to detect serious physical conditions experienced by drivers

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) has announced that it has developed a technology to detect serious physical conditions experienced by people driving automobiles, such as loss of consciousness, by estimating pulse rate, changes in blood pressure and other biometric data collected with a contactless Driver Monitoring System (DMS) camera, which the company has already launched to detect driver distractions and drowsiness. New system uses Mitsubishi Electric’s proprietar...

Doncaster Racecourse will host the next Optimise IT event, discussing cloud and communication technologies

On 28th June, Doncaster Racecourse will welcome the Espria team for the second Optimise IT event of 2023. This venue, one the oldest racecourses for horse racing in Britain, is renowned for hosting exceptional corporate events and conferences and is therefore the perfect location for Espria to showcase the latest and greatest cloud and communication technology solutions. Attendees will begin the day with a complimentary breakfast fit for a racehorse, fuelled for a morning of networking and...

Corero Network Security chosen by Dakota Carrier Network to provide DDoS Defence across their entire network

Corero Network Security, the specialist provider of real-time, high-performance, automatic distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection is proud to announce its partnership with Dakota Carrier Network (DCN).  North Dakota’s largest fibre optic network has selected Corero Network Security to deliver DDoS protection services across its network, both protecting customers from attacks, as well as offering an incremental revenue generating DDoS protection as-a-service to its customers...

Crossword Cybersecurity announces that two UK universities have gone live with its chain assurance platform Rizikon Assurance

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the cybersecurity solutions company focused on cyber strategy and risk, announces that two UK universities have gone live with its third party supply chain assurance platform, Rizikon Assurance. The contract win follows on from Crossword’s attendance at the UK’s UCISA (Universities and Colleges Information Systems Association) national conference earlier this month. Higher education colleges UCISA is the professional body for digital practitioners in...

Safetyflex anti-terrorist bollards have now been installed in the heart of Melbourne, Australia

More than 2,000 innovative Safetyflex anti-terrorist bollards have now been installed in the heart of Melbourne, Australia, as part of a local government scheme launched in response to a fatal vehicle attack. Coventry-based Safetyflex Barriers has installed its spring steel bollard system across the Melbourne Central Business District (CBD) with the help of its Australian distributer, Ezi Security Systems. Most prominent pedestrian The city was rocked by a vehicle attack in January 2017 when...

Allurity Group acquires the Portuguese company - CloudComputing and the Swiss company - Securix

European cybersecurity services provider - Allurity has closed the acquisition of two new cybersecurity companies, taking a major step towards reaching its goal of becoming a European cybersecurity giant and being able to compete on a level playing field with other conglomerates in the US and China. CloudComputing and Securix The two companies that have been acquired are Portugal's CloudComputing and the Swiss company Securix. The former brings a complete and robust offering in identity, zero...

Secure Logiq and VCA optimise offering from global hardware partnership

The global hardware partnership between Secure Logiq and VCA Technology has yielded its first results. Following a period of intensive testing, the manufacturers have fine-tuned their solutions to determine the best combinations of software and hardware from the two brands that will set new standards in the industry. Secure Logiq and VCA formed their strategic partnership towards the end of 2022. This led to the manufacturer of servers designed for the HD CCTV industry becoming the global hardw...

ECHO becomes the pathway for Intruder and Hold-up alarm activation and celebrates 2nd Anniversary

In just 2 years since launching in April 2021, ECHO has become the pathway for Intruder and Hold-up alarm activation signalling with 10 ECHO-connected police forces and over 300,000 police approved alarm systems protecting sites and premises in those areas. Since Essex Police and the Metropolitan Police announced their readiness to accept verified alarm activations via ECHO and the ECHO-connected service launched, ECHO has grown in stature establishing itself as a cornerstone in the police&rsq...

Xtract One Technologies selected to secure entrances at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, home of the Memphis showboats

Xtract One Technologies, a technology-driven threat detection and security solution that prioritises the patron access experience by leveraging AI, announces its SmartGateway patron screening solution was selected by Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, a 58,000-capacity stadium in Memphis, Tennessee, to secure entrances for its live events. The property is owned by the City of Memphis and is managed by global sports and entertainment company, Oak View Group (OVG), which announced a strategic partners...

Hanwha Vision discusses the MQTT protocol for AI cameras and the Internet of Things (IoT)

When the Message Queue Telemetry Transport (MQTT) protocol was invented over two decades ago, its creators perhaps didn’t realise the widespread applications it would become central to, across all industries. That’s because the MQTT protocol has become the de facto standard for sharing messages across connected devices — also known as the Internet of Things (IoT). It provides the means for IoT sensors, including cameras, to communicate with each other across smart cities, smar...

Risk Ledger’s new survey of 2500+ suppliers reveals key supply chain cyber security weaknesses

Attackers are targeting under-resourced suppliers with weaker defences as a way of disrupting or compromising larger organisations. The notable ransomware attack on a supplier to semiconductor giant Applied Materials is expected to lead to $250 million in lost sales. With well over 60% of organisations having suffered a data breach through a third party, this regularly results in regulatory fines, huge data recovery costs and loss of consumer trust. Spotlighting the key security weaknesses in...

Cygnus launches Smartnet wireless alarm system at The Fire Safety Event 2023

Cygnus, a developer, and manufacturer of fully compliant and wireless fire detection and alarm systems will be displaying its ground-breaking SmartNet range at The Fire Safety Event 2023. The complete range of fully wireless, EN54-compliant wireless fire detection and alarm devices will be available for visitors to view on stand 3a/B10. Taking place at the NEC, Birmingham from 25-27th April 2023, The Fire Safety Event 2023 is a must-attend for anyone who has a focus on improving life safety, bu...

Emerge Digital and ConnectWise team up to redefine cyber security for SMEs

IT Managed Services Provider, Emerge Digital, has teamed up with the software company within the MSP space, ConnectWise, to make enterprise-level cyber security protection accessible to SMEs and help reduce the spiraling cost of security for corporations. Redefining cyber security In 2022, 54% of SMEs experienced a cyber-attack, according to a Vodafone study, an increase of 15% in two years. In a separate report, 38% admitted to having an insufficient budget to adequately p...

Invixium showcases facial recognition solutions at Expo Seguridad 2023

Invixium is showcasing its portfolio of industry-renowned biometric access control and workforce management solutions here at EXPO Seguridad 2023 in Palacio de la Canal 7 meeting room. Featured solutions include Invixium’s flagship IXM TITAN multimodal, multifactor authentication reader, and the competitively priced IXM TFACE biometric solution for mainstream applications. Biometric solutions “Invixium’s biometric solutions are purposefully designed to solve real-world acces...

State of AI in security examined during SecurAmericas Forum at ISC West 2023

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, recently hosted the SecurAmericas Forum, sponsored by Intel and Dell, at ISC West 2023 in Las Vegas. The event brought together thought leaders from across the security industry to discuss the state of artificial intelligence (AI) in video surveillance applications and how the adoption of the technology will continue to evolve throughout the market. Session panelists  The session, wh...

Acronis Cyber Foundation Program and GoDaddy Pro announce the completion of school construction in Sierra Leone and Guatemala

The Acronis Cyber Foundation Program is proud to announce the completion of new school construction in Sierra Leone and Guatemala. In partnership with GoDaddy Inc., the company that helps entrepreneurs thrive, both construction projects uphold the Program’s mission to help and empower children with modern educational infrastructure and learning environments.  The Barbara Junior Secondary School in Sierra Leone was completed in September 2022 and included the development of three sepa...

Veridas increases capital by €15 million; boosts global expansion as an identity company

Veridas, a Spanish company specialising in digital identity and biometrics, has announced a 15 million Euro capital increase from its own partners and new positioning as a global identity company, offering solutions for identity management in digital and physical spaces. In addition, Veridas has integrated dasGate into its platform for identity management across the customer lifecycle. Veridas has experienced a 133% growth over 2021 and expects to grow by a further 100% by 2023, with an estima...

Distology announces new partnership with Harbor Solutions

Distology, the specialist IT cybersecurity distributor, has announced a new strategic partnership with Harbor Solutions, a managed service provider (MSP) which specialises in data protection and recovery. Harbor Solutions, which was named Global MSP of the Year by Druva and EMEA MSP Partner of the Year by Rubrik Inc, has only ever been available through the channel. However, this is set to change as the new partnership will see Harbor Solutions join Distology’s ever-growing vendor portfol...

Claroty comment: NCR ransomware attack

Simon Chassar, CRO of Claroty commented: "Ransomware attacks on Point of Sale (POS) platforms can have disastrous impacts on the hospitality industry, pioneering to service downtime and long-term disruption." He adds, "Research shows that 51% of the food and beverage sector reported substantial disruption when hit by a ransomware attack in 2021. Moreover, these attacks can cause significant financial losses for organisations, with more than a third stating that the revenue impact of operationa...

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