Surveillance & Security News for February 2020

ANSecurity, a specialist in advanced network and data security, announces a successful ‘always-on VPN’ security solution for The Stafford Railway Building Society that is helping to meet security, continuity and remote working requirements for the award-winning, local financial services provider. Originally championed by a small group of railway workers, The Stafford Railway Building Society was established in 1877 and is still going strong with a focus on straightforward, good valu...

Radiflow, a provider of cybersecurity solutions for industrial automation networks, announces that the company has launched iRISK, a new business-driven industrial risk analytics service for OT networks. iRISK is designed to provide comprehensive vulnerability assessment reporting for OT networks, including risk prioritisations and mitigation recommendations. The iRISK service generates a risk-oriented visibility report for an OT network that includes the details of network properties, risk lev...

Taiwan-based Climax Technology Company announces the release of a security control compatible with Alarm.com’s cloud-based home security and automation platform. The HSGW-model wireless control has a wide range of regional certifications including EN Grade II for the European market and many other country-specific regulatory approvals. Alarm.com supports the entire ecosystem of Climax security sensors, peripherals, and automation devices in a variety of wireless frequencies. Climax contro...

Mobile device and app security provider Trustonic announces that its Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) solution is the first hardware-backed TEE to complete the EMVCo Software-Based Mobile Payments security evaluation process. EMVCo is the global technical body that facilitates the worldwide interoperability and acceptance of secure payment transactions. As such, this evaluation process confirms that the Trustonic TEE provides a robust security foundation that meets the requirements of softwar...

The new year is several weeks old, so it is safe to say that many of our New Year resolutions have fallen by the wayside. Despite the limited success of our personal resolutions, the new year is a great time to take stock, look ahead, and plan to make 2020 the best year yet. Thinking about our industry as a whole, we asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What should be the security industry’s “New Year’s resolution?” 

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected Kathleen Carroll as the 2020 recipient of the SIA Committee Chair of the Year Award, which recognises individuals for excellence in SIA committees and advancing member objectives. SIA will present Carroll with the honour at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, during ISC West. Carroll chairs the SIA Data Privacy Advisory Board and is the founder and managing partner of Seven Seas Strategic Communications, a full-service public...

VIVOTEK, the global IP surveillance solution provider, announces the appointment of Mr.Zeyad Khalaf as the new Business Development Manager for VIVOTEK’s Middle East office. In his new role, Mr.Khalaf will develop, oversee, and strengthen relationships in the regions covering Egypt, Turkey and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Prior to joining VIVOTEK, Mr.Khalaf has developed a career as technical engineer in the IP surveillance field for over 10 years. New levels of business performance &ld...

How can security system integrators not just survive but thrive in today’s IT-led market? The key seems to be in training. As increasingly more clients look to integrate access control with IT environments, they want integrators with the specialist skills to achieve this. For integrators that don’t invest in training, the risk is being left behind. Because many security system integrators aren’t providing specialist IT support, manufacturers are now offering services to make...

Quantum Corporation announced it has entered into an agreement with Western Digital Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Western Digital Corp., to acquire its ActiveScale object storage business. The addition of the ActiveScale product line and talent brings object storage software and erasure coding technology to Quantum’s portfolio, and enables the company to expand in the object storage market. The acquisition demonstrates Quantum’s commitment to innovation and growth, extending t...

Viking Electronics Inc. has announced the release of its brand new 2020 Product catalogueue. The catalogueue features many new innovations, as well as Viking’s core products – such as emergency phones, door entry systems, paging amplifiers, mass notification systems, hot line phones, and more. The catalogue is a comprehensive “go-to” resource - offering countless ideas and custom solutions for “Access Control” to “Zone Paging” and everything in bet...

ASSA ABLOY’s range of door closers is one of the few available on the market to satisfy the certification demands of uninsulated metal fire doors, the ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware & Access Control Group has announced. At the end of 2017, a number of UKAS accredited authorities withdrew certification for almost all door closers used on uninsulated metal fire doors. While a number of these certifications have since been reinstated, they typically only cover the use of door closers on the si...

DICE Corporation is proud to announce and welcome Avi Lupo as the company’s Executive Vice President. Lupo will play a leading role in the company, contributing to high-level organisational decisions, product development and new business opportunities. He will also be integral in establishing new sales and marketing expansion strategies for the company’s growing cloud video recording technology, CloudEye. “We are very happy to have Avi on our team,” said President and CE...

Tavcom Training - a world renowned provider of accredited security systems training courses and part of the Linx International Group – has announced a partnership with the Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB). Tavcom will provide registered firms of the professional certification body with access to technical security training, as part of a long-term initiative to raise standards throughout the UK security industry. The first joint activity is a BTEC Level 3 Certificate in...

Confirming IDIS as one of the most trusted suppliers of surveillance tech in the UK, the company has been named as a finalist in the 2020 OSPA Awards – the only video manufacturer to be selected. IDIS, which is now Korea’s largest in-country video surveillance equipment manufacturer, has established a committed customer base in the UK by offering end-to-end video solutions that combine plug-and-play simplicity with advanced functions. End-to-end video solutions In 2018, year-on-ye...

Cam-Dex Security Corp., a company focused on quality design, testing, and maintenance of integrated security systems, announces it has named Dan Krumme as its new President. Dan Krumme is the fourth-generation family member to be involved in the business operations of Cam-Dex Security Corp., a well-known security systems integration company with offices in Kansas City, Kansas., and St. Louis, Missouri. He is replacing John Krumme, who will continue in the role of CEO. Behavioural health sector...

One of the UK’s 5.7 million SMBs, Thirst offers a comprehensive digital marketing service to some of Europe’s most forward-thinking brands. At their UK head office, managers identified two doors which required an easy, low-cost security solution. Staff and visitors come and go all day, but not everyone should have access to the Thirst servers or private meeting suite. Code Handle electronic door locks with integrated PIN pads now secure these two important Interior office doors. Onl...

In the international context, the IEC 62443 series already exists as a complex work on the information security of industrial products. VdS has adapted and specified the requirements to the applications of fire protection and safety technology. "With the new VdS 3836 guidelines, digitalisation is thus finding its own important and permanent place in the security industry," emphasises VdS Managing Director Thomas Urban. A special focus was placed on the applicability of the security requirements...

Fugue, the company empowering engineers to build and operate secure cloud systems, cites product innovation, growing awareness of cloud misconfiguration risk, and the engineer-led movement to address cloud security with engineering solutions as its primary drivers for growth in 2019. In the past year, the company introduced several innovations to its award-winning cloud security product, gained significant new customers, and contributed two new open source projects for cloud infrastructure poli...

Privitar, a globally renowned data privacy technology company, has announced the appointment of Patrick Ball to the position of Chief Revenue Officer in the firm. He will be responsible for global revenue functions, including direct sales, channel sales, technical pre-sales, business development and partnerships. Big data and data security expert “Patrick brings proven experience of high-growth enterprise software sales to Privitar,” stated Jason du Preez, Privitar Chief Executive...

CES, the annual consumer tech show in Las Vegas, is the one of the biggest technology event over the world. As a professional company in the field of infrared thermal imaging, Guide Sensmart participated in CES 2020. New products such as T series entry-level thermal camera, handheld infrared thermal imaging monocular--TrackIR, and consumer-grade thermal imaging camera for smartphone--MobIR Air, which were released in 2019, also attracted a large number of audiences to experience on the show. GU...

CyberLock, the supplier of key-centric access control solutions plans to unveil its newest CyberKey smart key at this year’s ISC West expo in March. CyberLock was the first to market with a Bluetooth enabled smart key in 2009. In 2017 CyberLock released the CyberKey Blue 2, which featured Bluetooth 4.2 technology. Improving upon the award winning CyberKey Blue 2, CyberLock has developed the CyberKey Blue 3, which gives users ultimate flexibility when it comes to updating their access perm...

In 2018 CyberLock released its most innovative software to date with CyberAudit-Web (CAW) 9.0. The innovation didn’t end with the launch of 9.0. CyberLock has continued adding to this release by adding a variety of software capabilities, many of which were spurred by customer requests. CyberLock is continually developing both hardware and software to enhance the customer experience. Granting special access CyberLock’s latest software innovation is CyberAudit-Web Connect, an app fo...

Allied Telesis will facilitate the centralised management of large and medium-sized surveillance networks by integrating ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) specifications with their Autonomous Management Framework (AMF) technology. Competition among manufacturers of network components and solutions has been extending into the growing surveillance market for some time. But to date, Allied Telesis is the only manufacturer of Ethernet switches that integrates the Profile Q protocol. This s...

Motorola Solutions and Avigilon Corporation, a Motorola Solutions company, announces that they have been selected to help protect Marino’s Market in Alabama. With over 18,000 customers shopping each week at its two store locations, it is crucial for Marino’s Market to protect its business from customer theft, false liability claims, shrinkage and procurement issues. To address these concerns, Marino’s Market deployed a security system that provides greater visibility throughou...

Hikvision, globally renowned provider of innovative security products and solutions, has released its new generation of IP Villa Door Stations (DS-KV8X13/DS-KV61X3 series), providing a simpler video intercom solution for houses and small buildings, and delivering more convenience, security and style on the doorstep. DS-KV8X13 IP Villa Door Stations The door stations have been designed to be user-friendly, making installation easy and cost-effective. Standard Power over Ethernet (POE), Plug and...

Airports, power plants, and data centres house mission-critical assets essential to everyday life. Without adequate physical security, these operations are at risk of intrusion and sabotage. The shutdown of any one of these critical infrastructure facilities would affect hundreds of thousands of people. Securing these entities from a physical breach starts by protecting the perimeter. While critical infrastructure sites pose their challenges for perimeter intrusion detection systems, new techno...

A “safe city” focuses on the protection of people, property, and assets, utilising technologies such as video surveillance, intrusion detection analytics, and video management software. A “smart city” leverages real-time intelligence, communication, and cross departmental collaboration to address security concerns, as well as operational inefficiencies that enhance the overall quality of life for residents. Smart Cities In order to address today’s foremost securit...

Oncam, the provider of 360-degree and wide-angle video capture technology, announced that it has won the award for Best Camera Partner from video management software (VMS) provider Milestone Systems. The recognition was announced during Milestone’s Partner Open Platform (MPOP) Day India in Kerala earlier this month. 360-degree solutions The award exemplifies Oncam’s dedication to putting relationship and partner development at the heart of its business. Oncam places great pride in...

Hikvision, globally renowned supplier of innovative video security products and solutions, has the honour of sponsoring 20 cameras to Moscow Zoo for giant panda observation and research. The donation ceremony was held at Moscow Zoo on November 21. The Director at Moscow Zoo Svetlana Akulova and the President of Hikvision Russia&CIS Libbo Feng attended the press conference and visited the pandas. Hikvision cameras at Moscow Zoo Six months ago, Dingding and Ruyi came to Moscow Zoo from China...

ALE, operating under the Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise brand, introduced a smart-device application to help businesses simplify and automate the configuration and deployment of video surveillance networks worldwide. ALE, along with strategic technology partner BCDVideo, co-developed the BCDVideo Provisioning Assistant Application. BCDVideo, a trusted provider of innovative, purpose-built IP video storage solutions designed for security integrators, is working with ALE to deliver a more comprehensiv...