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Zscaler, Inc., a pioneer in cloud security announced its new Ransomware Report featuring analysis of key ransomware trends and details about the most prolific ransomware actors, their attack tactics, and the most vulnerable industries being targeted. The Zscaler™ ThreatLabz embedded research team analysed over 150 billion platform transactions and 36.5 billion blocked attacks between November 2019 and January 2021 to identify emerging ransomware variants, the...

Patriot One Technologies Inc. announced enhancements to its Video Recognition Software (VRS) for identifying weapons and other threats in crowds. Patriot One’s VRS is an advanced artificial intelligence (AI)-based video analytics solution that provides unprecedented accuracy in detecting threats and enabling businesses, schools, and other organisations to protect employees, students, customers, and assets. Businesses can also use their capabilities to gain valuable intelligence on custome...

The rapid development of IoT, AI and mobile technology is greatly changing the work and lifestyle. As these technologies are increasingly applied to commercial and residential buildings, smart living is no longer a fantasy. However, traditional residential solutions are usually operated by multiple independent systems, resulting in time-consuming management and unpleasant living experience. As a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, Dahua Technology is actively promoting the in...

To help businesses and homeowners boost security, Hikvision has created its AX PRO wireless alarm system. This includes remote video verification to detect security breaches, secure wireless transmission technology for alarms and video images, and a wide variety of wireless products that trigger alarms rapidly and reliably in the event of a break-in or other security breach. The system also includes the AX PRO hub, which can connect up to 210 detectors to meet customers’ specific security...

Vectra AI, a pioneer in threat detection and response announced the availability of its Cognito platform for purchase in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace. AWS customers worldwide can now employ Vectra’s suite of solutions through their AWS Enterprise Discount Plan for seamless procurement at a reduced rate. The accelerated purchasing process ensures fast time-to-value for customers leveraging Vectra solutions to gain real-time security, operational, and cost management insig...

As the details emerge on the ransomware attack that sent a major U.S. oil pipeline operated by Colonial Pipeline offline for a week, what Abnormal does know is that the likelihood the attack emerged from a malicious phishing email attack is extremely high. Ransomware attacks Recently, the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) tied the threat actors behind the attack, DarkSide, to prior phishing-related attacks as a way to deliver ransomware to their targets....

Arvind Vimal David has been promoted from Director of Global Digital Transformation & India Operations to Vice President of Digital Experience at NVT Phybridge. Arvind will continue to support India operations until a replacement is found. Since joining NVT Phybridge full-time two years ago, Arvind has helped improve several facets of the organisation, including Marketing, Sales, Distribution, and more. Responsibilities As the Vice President of Digital Experience, Arvind David will report...

ThycoticCentrify, a provider of cloud identity security solutions formed by the merger of privileged access management (PAM) leaders Thycotic and Centrify announced enhancements to its PAM solution for DevOps, Thycotic DevOps Secrets Vault. New functionality improves security and collaboration crucial for effective DevSecOps.  High-speed secrets management DevOps Secrets Vault eliminates friction in the DevOps workflow with high-speed secrets management. When cloud platfor...

Imagine a world where video cameras are not just watching and reporting for security, but have an even wider positive impact on our lives. Imagine that cameras control street and building lights, as people come and go, that traffic jams are predicted and vehicles are automatically rerouted, and more tills are opened, just before a queue starts to form. Cameras with AI capabilities Cameras in stores can show us how we might look in the latest outfit as we browse. That’s the vision from Pa...

Bosch introduces the new Flexidome multi 7000i camera family offering IR and non-IR models that provide 12- or 20-megapixel resolution to deliver highly detailed multi-directional overviews. These overviews are combined with built-in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support predictive solutions in wide-area coverage applications such as intersections, public spaces and retail. Each image sensor, offering 3- or 5-megapixel resolution, runs built-in AI that adds metadata to video feeds to convert...

Aqua Security, the pure-play cloud native security solutions company, has published new research from Team Nautilus revealing that a significant majority of companies that move to multi-cloud environments are not properly configuring their cloud-based services. According to the new findings from Aqua Security’s ‘2021 Cloud Security Report: Cloud Configuration Risks Exposed’, these misconfigurations, for example leaving bucket or blog storage open, can open companies up to crit...

Achilles Information, a global pioneer and partner of choice for supply chain risk and performance management, is to partner with Orpheus, UK Government accredited cyber threat intelligence company.  Highlights of the pilot scheme They include: In partnership with Orpheus, Achilles will provide cyber risk ratings on suppliers and share these ratings with buyer and supplier members of Achilles networks Suppliers can reduce their cyber risk by subscribing to Orpheus’ monthly cyber...

Traffic management takes many forms. Traffic management can involve closing a roadway during a major city event such as a motion picture awards show or traffic management can simply entail a traffic arm that raises and lowers after a fee has been paid in a parking garage. Traffic management can include directing traffic in one direction during peak hours or closing a facility to vehicle traffic after hours. It can also prevent wrong-way entry or ensuring vehicles cannot encroach on pedestrian a...

ASSA ABLOY has invested in Paravision, an advanced facial recognition solutions provider, and is recognised for its world-class leadership in accuracy. Facial recognition solution "The investment in Paravision is a strategic technological investment for the ASSA ABLOY Group and will accelerate the development of biometric solutions that leverage facial recognition algorithms and provide complementary growth opportunities,” says Nico Delvaux, President, and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. “In p...

LILIN has been actively optimising customer experience in recent years and is committed to upgrading the VMS system. LILIN released Navigator Control Center 3.0 (NCC 3.0) video management software, dedicated to managing tens of thousands of cameras. Through NCC 3.0 management system, it integrates NVR/DVP, IP cameras, TV wall, facial recognition system, Pos system, and license plate recognition system, which is convenient uses for one-stop central management. NCC 3.0 video management software...

As the UK and Europe begin making plans for a return to the office this summer, Inner Range is joining its partner 2N in a virtual event showcasing the benefits of a unified approach to office access and security. As a designer and manufacturer of intelligent integrated access control and security systems, Inner Range has long championed seamless integration with a whole host of third-party products, such as CCTV, intercom, visitor management and lift integration to name just a few. Digital...

A top London security firm boss, whose bodyguards protect the rich and famous, has stepped in to support the Northumberland primary school which set him on the road to success. A former Major in the British Army Reserve, Bob Morrison, owner of Mayfair-based Sec-Tech, now provides close protection for VIPs from the UK and abroad and advises on personal and corporate security. Sponsoring breakfast But over the years he has also kept a watchful eye on his former school, Lynemouth Country Primary...

Bird Home Automation, manufacturer of IP video door stations launched the first hybrid IP intercom D1812 for upgrading Doorking telephone intercom systems. The new model adds DoorBird IP technology to installations of the Doorking 1812 series while keeping their analog telephone intercom system running. State-of-the-art intercom system The electronic core and the stainless-steel front panel in DoorBird design are easily installed via Power over Ethernet (PoE) and fit the existing Doorking 181...

Exabeam, the security analytics and automation company announce Exabeam Fusion XDR and Exabeam Fusion SIEM, two new powerful cloud-delivered security products that efficiently solve threat detection, investigation and response (TDIR) without disrupting an organisation’s existing technology stack. Exabeam Fusion products integrate behavioural analytics and automation capabilities to deliver the outcomes-based approach to security operations (SecOps). The Fusion product line showcases an op...

Interface Security Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, announces that it has appointed Brian Garavuso as its Chief Technology Officer. Highest quality products With almost 30 years of global executive leadership experience, Garavuso has served in C-level and advisory roles for companies that include OfficeMart, Diamond Resorts International, Hilton Grand Vacations Company, Inter...

Could the data that the access control system generates reveal priceless business insights? In many businesses, the answer is affirmative. The problem is how to analyse that data quickly and accurately to bring valuable, digestible business benefits. As reported by the Houston Chronicle, ‘Data is at the core of nearly every business decision made. A new Reporting & Analytics Tool for CLIQ access control systems enables security and facility managers to extract, visualise and analyse t...

Gunnebo Entrance Control announced the launch of EntraLinq, new software as a service (SaaS) application providing remote monitoring and control of office building accesses. The app, which connects to Gunnebo speed gates, delivers both intuitive yet in-depth visibility of building access processes and performance, serving as an easy at hand decision-making support tool for managing people flow, maintenance and security as efficiently as possible. EntraLinq uses the intelligence and connectivity...

Passwordless identity management provider Beyond Identity announced its expansion into Europe with a series of new hires to its sales, marketing and engineering team as well as a new Frankfurt data centre. Launched in April 2020 by Silicon Valley heavyweights Jim Clark and Tom (TJ) Jermoluk, Beyond Identity has introduced a revolutionary passwordless identity management solution. The company completely eliminates insecure passwords and replaces them with asymmetric cryptography, a technology th...

Allegion US, a globally renowned provider of security products and solutions, has announced that it has received federal government approval for its Schlage Multi-Technology (MT-485) Readers, when paired with the LenelS2 OnGuard version 7.6 access control system. Schlage MT Readers Schlage’s MT Readers simplify access control solutions by recognising magnetic stripe, proximity, Schlage smart card and NFC-enabled smart devices with a firmware update, ensuring a seamless transition to high...

Williams Racing is pleased to welcome Vuzion, a UK-based cloud distributor, as the Acronis #CyberFit Delivery Partner, in line with the Cyber Protection Partnership between Williams and Acronis that was renewed earlier this year. Since Williams and Acronis first partnered at the start of the 2018 Formula One season, Acronis has helped the team manage growing volumes of data without compromising the security and flexibility mandated by the sport. AI-enhanced solution Williams has benefited fro...

Last year marked another step in the slow discontinuation of CCD sensors. The biggest impact had the announcement of ‘End of Life’ status for large format KAI sensors from ON Semiconductor (originally from Kodak and later Truesense), including the 11 Mpix KAI-11002, 16 Mpix KAI-16000 or KAI-16070 and 29 Mpix KAI-29052. XIMEA was utilising these sensors among others in the family of compact X-ray cameras called xiRAY. Next-gen scientific CMOS sensors To offer equivalent or even bett...

Fugue, the company helping organisations innovate faster and more securely in the cloud, announced support for AWS CloudFormation in Regula, the open-source infrastructure as code (IaC) policy engine. Cloud engineering and security teams can now use Regula to secure their AWS CloudFormation and Terraform configurations before deployment and apply those same rules to running cloud environments using the Fugue platform to secure the entire cloud development lifecycle. Expanding Regula capabiliti...

Videonetics, the world’s first AI & Deep Learning-powered Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP) provider, has announced the integration of its Intelligent VMS 3.0 software with Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS) of Future Fibre Technologies (FFT). Technology integration The technology integration will empower users to monitor zone alarms and videos from a centralised system, providing further situational awareness, maximising preparedness and response to perimeter breach o...

The number of cyber-attacks on companies, governments, and individuals has been consistently rising in recent years, with global ransomware attacks increasing significantly in 2020, up 485% in compared to 2019. Tackling cybersecurity and protecting key critical infrastructure is key to national security, and the quick pivot to remote working during the COVID pandemic has seen even the most prepared organisations face new security challenges, with cybercriminals quick to take advantage. This is...

An intelligent network of 20 Axis EN fire panels from fire and life safety systems manufacturer, Advanced, have been installed at HaDo Centrosa Garden in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. HaDo Centrosa Garden is a 70,000 sq. m development of eight 30-storey luxury residential towers and 115 townhouses, located in the heart of Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City. The upscale condominium complex’s facilities will include a swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, fitness centre, roof...