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The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Alice DiSanto of Rajant Corporation, as the 2024 recipient of the SIA Progress Award, an honor presented by SIA’s Women in Security Forum (WISF) community celebrating individuals who pave the way to success for women in the security industry. SIA will present DiSanto with the award on Nov. 20 during the 2024 SIA Honors Night celebration. Alice DiSanto – who chairs SIA’s Women in Secu...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named John Nemerofsky as the 2024 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award, an honour presented annually to a distinguished individual for long-term, selfless service to the security industry and to SIA. Nemerofsky will be presented with the award on Nov. 20 during the 2024 SIA Honors Night celebration. John Nemerofsky is a beacon of leadership in the security industry. With a remarkable career spanning over 25 years,...

Secure infrastructure access provider Teleport has introduced new features in Teleport Policy, which provides governance of access policies, that make it easier for organisations to proactively monitor and protect critical assets in their computing infrastructure. The update allows organisations to reduce security risks from changes in access to mission-critical infrastructure, by enabling organisations to focus their attention on the most critical resources, often called “crown jewels.&r...

Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, unveils its most comprehensive selection of Panoramic Turret Cameras, including 4 MP, 6 MP, and 8 MP ColorVu models, now available with limited-time pricing through December 31, 2024. These advanced cameras deliver 24/7 full-colour video, offering unmatched coverage and flexibility for a wide range of industries, from retail an...

The PSIA announced that two of its members actively supporting the PKOC specification will be speaking at the CONSULT 2024 Symposium. Since its inception, eight years ago, CONSULT has emerged as one of the premier and most unique events in the security industry. The symposium fills a largely unmet need in the security industry for manufacturers and consultants to interact with each other, to better understand security technologies, trends, and techniques as they impact security consultants...

Another digital access innovation from ASSA ABLOY has been recognised in prestigious awards. At the 25th Kings Excellence Awards, dedicated to products and solutions for the safety and security industry, iDFace from Control iD, an ASSA ABLOY brand, won Best Biometric Product of the Year. Part of a suite of digital access solutions from the experts at ASSA ABLOY, this award-winning new facial recognition reader works with Impro’s Primo access control platform, a flexible, scalable digital...

Arrow Electronics announces it has entered into a Europe-wide agreement with digital workplace platform provider Omnissa. Under the agreement, Arrow will provide resellers across Europe with access to Omnissa's AI-driven digital work platform. Omnissa, formerly VMware EUC (End User Computing), was acquired from Broadcom by private equity firm KKR in July. The company serves over 26,000 customers globally, providing unified endpoint management, virtual apps and desktops, digital employee experie...

In today’s world, almost any electronic security system holds the potential to become a gateway for cybercriminals. With physical security and cybersecurity increasingly entwined, security professionals aren’t doing their job unless they take all possible precautions to lock down unauthorised access to camera systems, access control platforms, intercoms, and other network-based security devices and solutions. Let’s explore the many steps companies should take throughout their...

Digital access control has well-known benefits over traditional security, of course, but also costs attached to each stage of its lifetime. However, these costs are not fixed. Many factors – including building size, shape, type, location, national regulations and more – impact affordability and efficiency calculations. Crucially, the type of access solution a business selects – wired or wireless – impacts total operating costs, including during installation, running and...

With the SIRIUS 3RC7 intelligent link module, Siemens now offers a quick and easy way to gain complete data transparency down to the field level. The plug-and-play expansion module combines information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) with minimal installation and commissioning effort. This means that the data available at the load feeders can be used efficiently. SIRIUS modular system SIRIUS 3RC7 is part of the SIRIUS modular system, the vast portfolio for industrial controls...

Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. is one of Japan's largest manufacturing companies, founded in 1912, and now has more than 25,000 employees worldwide. Yanmar has positioned itself in the international market as a pioneer in diesel engine technology and has developed a wide range of industrial equipment, including engines, agricultural machinery, installations, construction equipment, power systems, marine and other components. With over a century of manufacturing experience, Yanmar is actively promot...

Everon, a pioneering security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire and life safety solutions in the U.S., announced the launch of Mavn BI™ business intelligence, Sightline™ advanced video solutions, and Onepoint™ account management portal as part of a series of differentiating offerings. The launch notably delivers on Everon’s investment made through this year’s acquisition of DIGIOP, a groundbreaking software development company specialisin...

For years, the Civil Police of the State of São Paulo, Brazil’s largest state police force faced significant challenges with criminal bookings and identification, including: A Fragmented Identity System - Each of Brazil’s 27 states has its own siloed programme that does not interconnect. This not only hinders statewide criminal booking but also undermines the community’s confidence in the criminal justice system. Identity Fraud With Multiple IDs - Imagine having 43 i...

Axis Communications celebrated the grand opening of its newest Axis Experience Centre (AEC) in Santiago, Chile – the first AEC to be constructed within the southernmost part of South America, otherwise known as the Southern Cone. The Chile AEC will serve industry professionals across five Latin American countries – Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia – benefitting key industries in the region including critical infrastructure, mining, and smart cities....

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) SAFETY Act Designation announced that its technology has progressed beyond its previous DTE (Developmental Testing and Evaluation) Designation to earn full SAFETY Act Designation. Full Designation Full Designation is granted only to technologies that have been thoroughly tested and proven their effectiveness in mitigating terrorism risks. It eliminates...

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has appointed Rolf Didion as the Country Manager for the DACH region. Rolf will lead the region's sales strategy, and team operations, and spearhead the company’s growth across this important market.  Rolf Didion Rolf has more than 35 years of experience working across products and solutions, with over 25 years in the security industry bringing new solutions to market and understanding the needs of customers.   His...

Matrix, a provider of advanced security and telecom solutions, is excited to announce its participation in the FSAI Suraksha Chakra on October 18th at the Maple Leaf Banquet, Jaipur. Comprehensive security portfolio This prestigious event will provide Matrix a platform to highlight its innovative IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom Solutions. Transforming Security and Communication with Cutting-Edge Solutions At the FSAI Suraksha Chakra 2024, Matrix will showca...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced a new feature that enables law enforcement professionals to easily collect, manage, and share vehicle-based evidence captured by AutoVu Cloudrunner™ through the Genetec Clearance™ digital evidence management system (DEMS). Digital evidence Investigators typically rely on various types of data when building a case, such as licence plate reads, video foota...

The UK manufacturer of low-latency, high-performance, plug-and-play live video streaming solutions, Vemotion Interactive, has designed the latest version of the Polecam camera to provide fast, ultra-reliable rapid deployment surveillance, in combination with extended Return on Investment (ROI).  Plug-and-play set-up With its fast ‘plug and play’ set-up, the new Polecam provides installers with the ultimate ‘ready-to-go’ deployable camera solution that easily i...

OliverIQ, the Smart Home as a Service (SHaaS) platform designed to bring smart home solutions to the broad market, announced the availability of the OliverIQ Hub with built-in customer support from the AI-powered Ollie chatbot. This sleek, affordable plug-and-play device allows OliverIQ service providers to deliver comprehensive smart home services and on-demand device support to new and existing customers. True smart home experiences Customers can enable automation called affairs that enrich...

As organisations and their volume of Microsoft 365 data grow, protecting sensitive data and managing access have become even more important. The need for strong security and governance practices is only intensified as more organisations leverage powerful AI tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot. Rubrik, Inc. announces Rubrik Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) for Microsoft 365 Copilot to provide greater visibility and control of sensitive data, reduce the risk of exposure, and empower organisat...

Sectigo, a global pioneer in digital certificates and Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) announced SiteLock 2.0, a major upgrade to SiteLock, its website security and protection platform. SiteLock 2.0 SiteLock 2.0 is designed to simplify website protection for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). At the core of SiteLock 2.0 is Site Health, a new, innovative feature offering users a clear, concise, and actionable assessment of a website's overall security posture. SMBs are empowered to...

Zorgring, the Regional Cooperation Organization (RCO) of healthcare parties in Northern Holland, has announced its partnership with secure communications platform Zivver. This collaboration aims to ensure that sensitive information between regional partners, employees, and patients is optimally protected.  Secure data transfer Zorgring provides ICT solutions such as secure mail, call manager, network, and system administration to the healthcare industry, facilitating the secure tran...

Cequence Security, a pioneer in API security and bot management announced the appointment of Randolph Barr as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). With over 20 years of extensive experience in cybersecurity, IT, and risk management, Barr is poised to strengthen Cequence’s commitment to delivering robust security solutions in an ever-evolving threat landscape. Randolph Barr Barr’s professional journey includes key leadership roles at renowned organisations such as Zoom Video...

HID®, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions announces a new integration with Microsoft Entra ID to enable employees to use their existing physical access cards as a multi-factor authentication (MFA) method to access resources such as Entra ID and Microsoft 365. This enables organisations to take the next step on their journey to passwordless by simplifying MFA deployment and enabling faster end-user adoption for Entra ID users. MFA requirements The integration significantly ex...

As urban populations grow and security challenges evolve, Californian cities have increasingly turned to advanced surveillance systems to enhance public safety. Surveillance infrastructure Between 2022 and 2024, these cities have made significant strides in upgrading their surveillance infrastructure, driven by concerns over crime, public safety, and the need for more sophisticated emergency response systems. This article explores how California's urban areas are improving surveillance techn...

Arcserve, the pioneer in unified data resilience solutions announces the launch of Arcserve UDP 10, providing customers with an intuitive, flexible, and affordable way to address their critical data security and business continuity challenges. Arcserve UDP 10 Arcserve UDP 10 is a unified data protection solution that offers backup, replication, high availability, and advanced ransomware detection. UDP 10 is easy to set up, as it seamlessly integrates with major cloud providers like AWS, Azure,...

Ensign InfoSecurity, one of Asia’s largest comprehensive cybersecurity solutions providers and a Diamond sponsor at Govware 2024, will showcase its Digital Reputation Risk Management Suite. This AI-powered, modular solution provides comprehensive, real-time visibility and defence against digital threats that can tarnish reputations and erode stakeholder trust. Unprecedented risks  A major attack can undo years of stature-building, risking long-term affinities and client loyalty A...

Blackline Safety SAS, a global pioneer in connected safety technology, announced that it has achieved the prestigious MASE certification—a dedicated health, safety and environment initiative specifically designed for and implemented in France. The robust programme aims to physically embed better health and safety practices and culture within organisations across all industries, covering all aspects of operation from workers and premises to cars, parking facilities, and the environmen...

NordVPN, a cybersecurity company, released its app for Surface Pro and other Windows devices built on ARM architecture. With this step, NordVPN becomes one of the first VPN providers to release a native VPN application built for ARM-based Windows devices. New NordVPN app The new NordVPN app for Windows runs on ARM architecture specifically for ARM64 devices to complement the existing app for x64 devices. For a smooth VPN experience, NordVPN chose to develop the app as a native ARM build in...