Surveillance & Security News for March 2023

Logpoint announced the launch of AgentX, an endpoint agent for Windows, Linux, MacOS, and Cloud deployments. AgentX accelerates threat detection and investigation on endpoints and ensures fast response capabilities. In addition to gathering telemetry, AgentX adds interrogation, compliance checks, and vulnerability management capabilities to Logpoint’s security operations platform, converging SIEM, SOAR, and UEBA technologies, to improve overall security posture significantly. Accele...

Camden Door Controls, a premier provider of door activation and locking devices and one-stop-source for electric strikes, is pleased to introduce to market its CX-WC17VR-PS restroom/privacy system kit. It features Camden’s CM-7536VR Column™ switches with built-in no-touch sensor activation. Building code requirements These Column™ switches are ADA-compliant and designed to meet building code requirements for ‘high/low’ activation switches. The addition of hands-fr...

The Security Executive Council’s Security Leadership Research Institute (SLRI) has released highlights of its study on the state of security convergence, conducted jointly with Kennesaw State University’s Coles College of Business. The research sought to determine the veracity of a common assumption in the security field: that most high-performing and successful security functions operate within a “converged” structure, with corporate and cyber security reporting to a si...

At BAPCO 2023, Sepura will be presenting the latest developments in its broadband portfolio by showing the integration of the SCU3 hybrid LTE/TETRA device with in-vehicle infotainment solutions. Upgrading to dual-mode devices VNC Automotive’s Cobalt Cube® product enables the integration of the SCU3 as well as ancillary devices such as light bars, sirens, and CCTV and facilitates the control of these devices through a vehicle’s existing touchscreen. This capability significant...

Nation-state cyber threat actors are expected to acquire and flex new offensive cyber capabilities in an increasingly polarised world, warns pioneering cyber risk analytics specialist CyberCube. In a new report published, CyberCube anticipates there will be further attempts to compromise IT supply chains and geopolitical targets such as government agencies and non-government organisations​. Chinese threat actors are expected to engage in zero-day exploitation and disclosure and a heightened lev...

Midwest American weather can be challenging for businesses, especially during the winter. Those that operate 24 hours a day with minimal staff, such as Jefferson, Iowa-based The Washing Well Laundromat, require dependable surveillance around the clock for a multitude of reasons and locations, no matter during sunny, warm days or at 2 am during a blizzard. Need for a day-night surveillance solution Being able to access important footage from anywhere any time of day or night had become a neces...

Cybersecurity budgets are tipped to increase or are expected to be maintained, despite the economic downturn. This is according to over 50% of respondents to a Twitter poll conducted by Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event running from 20-22 June 2023 at ExCeL London.  However, the current economic uncertainty is expected to impact on cybersecurity innovation, as 31% of respondents believe that innovation in cybersecurity training and awareness will suffer t...

Global B2B SaaS marketing agency Bordeaux & Burgundy has announced its appointment by Armis, the asset visibility and security company as their preferred marketing & demand generation agency of record. Bordeaux and Burgundy directly asset Armis’ global marketing organisation to better scale their global demand generation campaigns and power their journey to a future IPO. Enhanced service experience “Our primary focus is to ensure our customers are delighted with our servic...

Ahead of its attendance at the Security & Policing event, global security manufacturer, Gallagher has warned that the cyber threat is more real than ever before for critical national infrastructure and that the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure’s (CPNI) work around the Cyber Assurance for Physical Security Systems (CAPSS) 2021 standard is crucial for manufacturers and the security industry to get behind. CAPSS 2021 standard Gallagher is the only access control secu...

Allied Universal®, a security and facility services provider announced the appointment of Tom Rulon as vice president, of business development -- Event Services. Responsibilities Rulon is responsible for all of the Event Services division’s business development activities, including managing sales processes, responding to requests for proposals, and providing leadership to the growing business development team. The Allied Universal Event Services division is responsible for ensuring...

In February 2023, the Id-Gate solution developed by RecFaces, the Dubai-based company, became part of a major project to ensure the security of the PRONICO ferronickel industrial enterprise in El Estor, Guatemala. PRONICO Compañia Procesadora de Niquel de Izabal (Solway Investment Group) is a manufacturing plant with over 1800 employees. The project is aimed to improve the security of the enterprise and to ensure reliable reports on actual hours worked. Id-Gate solution The Id-Gate sol...

Vemotion Interactive, the UK manufacturer of low-latency, high-performance, plug & play live video streaming solutions for systems integrators and OEM solutions providers, will be exhibiting at Security & Policing Home Office Event, 14-16 March, at stand # A105. Ideal for a wide range of overt and covert rapid deployment, mobile, temporary, or fixed camera situational awareness applications, visitors to the Vemotion stand will see the company’s latest range of video streaming serv...

Konica Minolta, Inc. announces that the company will strengthen its business in the monitoring and video solution services field, by deploying solutions that use AI and by harnessing its global sales capabilities to maximise sales opportunities and accelerate growth in a growing market. Ensuring social safety and security by imaging IoT Emerging social issues include the growing risk of disasters due to climate change and a shrinking workforce due to an aging society. To ensure the safety and...

Many species on the earth are currently threatened by environmental problems and human activities. To help endangered species survive, technology is increasingly being used as an innovative way to promote sustainability and biodiversity conservation. Hainan gibbons Hainan gibbons (Nomascus hainanus) live in the Bawangling National Nature Reserve on Hainan Island, China. They are listed as "critically endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), with less than 10 le...

Integrated security solutions are so often recommended by security specialists, while this sounds impressive, what does it actually mean? The short answer is: combining all aspects of security in a layered approach that leaves no vulnerable points. In this article, I will unpick the meaning behind this well used phrase, exploring the key components that make up an effective integrated security solution, while also revealing my top tips when it comes to maintenance and how to specify a solution...

Bold Communications Limited, a provider of commercial alarm monitoring solutions, announces the launch of Gemini LiveView, a powerful platform for creating and sharing interactive dashboards, visualisations, and reports. This new platform is specifically designed to meet the needs of the alarm monitoring sector, enabling users to track and analyse data to make informed decisions and improve processes. Quickly identify patterns Gemini LiveView is available to Bold and GeminiSense customers fre...

GJD, an Ava Group company, announces the launch of the new Clarius Medium Hybrid IP IR/WL LED illuminator. The Clarius medium Hybrid IP combines advanced Infra-Red and White-Light LED technology, in one unit for increased functionality and ease of installation.                The Clarius Hybrid provides Infra-Red light for monochrome night-time CCTV images, or White-Light for colour images. It is designed to smoothly in...

As enterprises move towards unified communications, they require device which can interface unified communication system to digital ISDN line. The SETU VTEP4P Multiport VoIP-PRI gateway is aimed to target small and medium offices. This helps enterprises to realise the evolution from the traditional PBX to Voice over IP. With an increased capacity of T1/E1 ports, the product will cater to a large segment of customers, thereby increasing its reach. Substantial cost savings Matrix SETU VTEP Mul...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Jim Black – senior director, security architect at Microsoft – and Ryan Kaltenbaugh – senior vice president for sales in North America at LenelS2 – as the 2023 recipients of the Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award, which recognises SIA volunteers who have made tireless efforts to expand SIA’s programs and services. SIA will present Black and Kaltenbaugh with the award at The Advance, SIA&rsquo...

Elite Interactive Solutions, the pioneer in remote crime prevention services using proprietary intelligence and 100% verified police calls, has posted a 40% increase in revenues for fiscal 2022. The growth is attributed to demand for the company’s innovative Digital Guards™ solution, which has proven to be 96% effective in preventing non-violent criminal activity, with the 4% balance resulting in criminal arrest according to company data. Additionally, has also proven to eliminate...

ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its solution has been chosen by New Mexico’s Clovis Municipal Schools (CMS) to proactively protect students and faculty against gun-related threats.  ZeroEyes’ A.I. technology is being layered on top of the schools’ existing security cameras, where it will identify brandished guns and dispatch alerts to s...

Universal RFID card and mobile credential readers are compatible with all major technologies used globally, ensuring customers can accommodate or change effortlessly.   Requirements - A globally expanding European customer of ELATEC required RFID readers compatible with HID Prox and other transponder technologies used in the US, including NFC and Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) mobile credentials. In addition, these expanded capabilities had to be in the same compact form factor as their c...

On the second day of the Mobile World Congress, 2023 took place the facial recognition hackathon organised by Digital Future Society in which Herta participated together with other companies. This hackathon consisted of an intense day in which the participating companies had the challenge of developing and demonstrating live different methodologies that allow facial recognition technology to adapt to the current ethical guide of the AI Act of the European Union. Pioneering award Spain positio...

Award-winning global security pioneer, Gallagher, will be showcasing the new single door controller 7000 SD and Command Centre v8.80 along with its multi-site small and medium business (SMB) security solution and pioneering partnership integrations in booth #18109 at ISC West from March 29-31. The American Leadership Team, including Executive Vice President, of the Americas Scott Elliott, will be in attendance alongside members of the sales team who will be at the booth providing live pro...

Some products may become obsolete faster than others, while some may have a longer life span due to ongoing innovation and demand. Technology and security threats are continuously evolving, and older security systems may no longer be effective in protecting against the latest threats. Additionally, older systems may have outdated technology, making them more vulnerable. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: Given rapid technology development, are the lifecycles of security sy...

Alula, the pioneer in smart security and system communications for professional installers, announces the promotion of Matt Gehr to Vice President, Sales and a new customer-focused organisation realignment to better serve its partners. Last October, Alula announced new partnerships with three large regional manufacturer representative firms to expand its footprint across the United States. These changes provide greater sales coverage for the East, West and Southern/Central regions for all of Alu...

Qognify, a renowned provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, will showcase its next-generation video management software (VMS) and enterprise incident management (EIM) solutions on stand 24004 at ISC West, which takes place March 28-31 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. Visitors to the annual event will discover why organisations around the world are specifying, switching, and upgrading to Qognify VMS. This next-generation VMS combines the powerful core of an enterprise-c...

People are living longer, and most of them want to do that living in the comfort of their own homes. This growing and growing older trend means that opportunities for sales of smart locks and other connected devices are also on the rise. Aging in the United States According to the Population Reference Bureau study on “Aging in the United States,”  “the number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to nearly double from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060.&rdquo...

Smiths Detection, a global pioneer in threat detection and security screening announces a collaboration with GRASP Innovations, a solutions provider for aviation security optimisation to allow the integration of GRASPs sensor technology into Smiths Detection’s security checkpoints. Improved passenger experience The collaboration is part of Smiths Detection’s Ada Initiative which seeks to enable hardware, software, and algorithms from different product suppliers to be plugged togeth...

Aqua Security, the pioneering pure-play cloud-native security provider, has appointed Marcus Mueller as VP of EMEA Sales. Mueller will work alongside Aqua’s Chief Revenue Officer, Christopher Smith, to drive strategic growth in the EMEA region. He will be based in Germany.  Mueller has 25 years plus of experience in international sales teams. Prior to joining Aqua, Mueller served as Senior Vice President of International Sales at Onapsis and has previously worked for cloud and securi...