Surveillance & Security News for May 2024

ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, has announced its programming lineup for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 with in-person and digital experiences taking place 23-25 September at the Orange County Convention Centre in Orlando, FL and via the online GSX event platform. "Pioneering this year’s Selection Committee has been a privilege," said Dr. Diana M. Concannon, PsyD, PCI, CTM, 2024 GSX Selection Committee Chair. "Our...

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, announced the launch of its engagement model designed to transform the landscape of security strategy development and implementation. This comprehensive approach extends beyond traditional consultancy services, providing clients with a sustained advisory, advanced technology and system design, and ongoing operational support. Integrity of security architectures Rooted in a philosophy that seeks to overcome the...

Security Industry Authority announced the award of £72,000 from its grant for good causes fund to seven registered charities and community interest companies across the UK. This brings the total grants awarded by the SIA using cash confiscated from criminals to over £250,000. Through this fund, the UK’s private security industry regulator distributes money recovered through proceeds of crime confiscation orders. Grants are used to benefit the private security industry and impr...

Aqua Security, the pioneer in cloud-native security, and Orca Security, the pioneer in agentless cloud security, announced a new partnership to deliver best-in-class cloud-native security through a deep integration between their platforms. Joint customers will benefit from the powerful combination of multi-cloud visibility and security provided by the Orca platform combined with multi-and hybrid cloud runtime protection for cloud-native workloads offered by the Aqua platform. Right cloud-...

Colt Technology Services (Colt), the digital infrastructure company, announced two new sustainability programmes which will support its own Net Zero goals and could contribute to those of its customers. Colt is partnering with Sweden-based Urban Miners to extract precious metals from unused equipment and is collaborating with carbon removal experts Supercritical to deliver a customer programme built on carbon removal credits. Decommissioned SDH legacy Colt is extending the pilot with Urban Mi...

AlarMax, a pioneering national distributor of security, audiovisual (AV), and low-voltage products, appointed James Ure as vice president of sales and marketing. With rich expertise in product development, business strategy and customer engagement, along with a lifelong enthusiasm for AV technologies, James will be an asset to AlarMax as it continues to grow within the residential and pro AV categories. Prior roles of Ure  Driven by a passion he discovered in elementary school, Ure&rsquo...

Illumio, Inc., the Zero Trust Segmentation company, announces its partnership with pioneering cloud security provider Wiz and joins Wiz Integrations (WIN) Platform. Illumio enhances WIN by bringing the power of Illumio’s Zero Trust Segmentation platform to the partner ecosystem, so that customers can seamlessly integrate Wiz into their existing Illumio workflows. Benefits of security findings WIN enables Wiz and Illumio to share prioritised security findings with context including inven...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is showcasing its line of innovative key control and asset management solutions at The Security Event, April 30–May 2, 2024. Event attendees can visit stand 5/H50 to experience these products first-hand and hear about Morse Watchmans’ industry-first features for the efficient management of keys and assets. Robust solutions for management  “We are seeing incredible growth of both the secur...

Next DLP, a pioneer in data loss prevention and insider threat solutions announced that their Reveal Platform is the first Insider Risk Management solution to automatically map detection events to MITRE Engenuity Centre for Threat-Informed Defense’s (Centre) expanded Insider Threat Knowledge Base (ITKB 2.0). The ITKB 2.0 is the first of its kind to offer an evidence-based, multi-organisational, and publicly-available compendium of insider threat tactics, techniques, and procedures (TT...

In an industry-first, Safetrust provisions employee and visitor badges directly into Apple Wallet via an email link or text message, eliminating the need to download an application. This innovative app-free approach ensures a seamless experience for people requiring access to buildings or enterprise IT systems, whether visitors, contractors, or employees. It enables the deployment of mobile credentials in minutes rather than months. Universally compatible credentials “A major barrier to...

Bugcrowd, the pioneer in crowdsourced security introduced the availability of its AI Pen Testing on the Bugcrowd Platform to help AI adopters detect common security flaws before threat actors take advantage. AI Pen Testing is a part of  Bugcrowd’s AI Safety and Security Solutions portfolio, in addition to the recently announced AI Bias Assessment offering.  Access to AI Commoditised access to AI is revolutionising how work is done in every industry. AI also presents new categ...

AMAG Technology™, an Allied Universal Company®, announces the launch of AMAG Technology Financial Services, a groundbreaking initiative designed to provide channel partners with flexible leasing alternatives for their customers. This programme offers a strategic resource for channel partners, allowing them to offer customers the choice between purchasing products and services outright or leasing them for an agreed-upon term. Customised, flexible leasing AMAG Technology Financial Ser...

Matrix Comsec, a well-known producer of Security and Telecom solutions, has officially announced its presence at the SAFE West Expo. The event will take place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, Mumbai, from May 9th to May 11th, 2024. Matrix will be highlighting its  IP Video Surveillance,  Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom solutions at Booth No. A-21.  All-Color camera Matrix is excited to reveal its newest product lineup at the SAFE West Expo. One notable addit...

Pyronix is delighted to announce the launch of an exclusive prize draw to celebrate the release of its latest control panel, the EURO 76. Designed with the customer in mind, the EURO 76 offers a tailored solution to address the ever-changing needs of security.  EURO 76 panel features Laurence Kenny, Marketing Director, commented on the promotion of the EURO 76, stating, "We're thrilled to showcase the EURO 76 with our largest competition prize to date." "Retaining all the innovative feat...

Honeywell security, fire, and life safety technologies will be on interactive display at The Security Event on April 30 – May 2 in Birmingham at Stand 5/F20. The showcased Honeywell technologies help building (or facility) decision-makers and operators manage threats while improving uptimes and driving operational efficiencies all delivered within an optimal occupant experience.   Security technologies In line with Honeywell’s focus on delivering robust, digitalised auto...

VuWall, a technology pioneer in video wall control systems and unified visualisation solutions, proudly announces significant enhancements to its VuStream 150 H.264 HDMI video encoder. The VuStream 150, part of the VuStream series of encoders and decoders, seamlessly integrates with the PAK video wall, KVM nodes, and VuScape controllers, while being centrally configured and managed by the TRx centralised management software platform. Cost-effective solutions "Our commitment to continual enhan...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces the availability of its new HID Seos Essential Bundle, providing small to mid-size businesses (SMBs) in Europe with the benefits of advanced access control in an all-in-one packaged solution that simplifies installation and deployment. With HID's legacy of security excellence spanning over 30 years, the new bundle combines the latest access control technology to provide premium security and enhanced user experience at a competiti...

Kidde Commercial, an industry renowned company in fire and life safety for over a century, announces the launch of the Optica Duct Smoke Detector, which features a revolutionary new design, specifically created to address unique HVAC System smoke detection challenges, while reducing nuisance alarms. Optica’s new Duct Smoke Detector design is built to address the moisture and dust challenges found in the HVAC environment, and provide best-in-class detection that customers can trust. Optic...

Enhancing physical security, especially perimeter intrusion detection (PID) at critical infrastructure sites like airports, data centres, warehouses, and utilities, is increasingly crucial due to growing threats such as theft, protests, sabotage, terrorism, and war. Quanergy 3D LiDAR Solutions In its latest whitepaper, Quanergy 3D LiDAR Solutions Redefining the Physical Security of Critical Infrastructure, global technology intelligence firm ABI Research forecasts the worldwide physica...

Compatibility with a range of credential technologies can be a critical factor when selecting access control. As organisations across the world explore a move to mobile keys for access, it is more important than ever.  Aperio’s open technology platform has been built on compatibility. Its range of battery-powered access hardware for integration with third-party access control systems can secure almost any opening.   Wireless Aperio solutions Customers have a choice of wir...

In an industry breakthrough that will pave the way for quantum computing advancements for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, Telefónica, IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) and Quside announce the launch of Quantum-Safe connection for industrial IoT devices. This project is part of a long-term collaboration between Telefónica and IDEMIA Secure Transactions, which has already announced some significant milestones, such as the deployment of the world’s first quantum-safe 5G SIM ca...

As the global supply chain continues to shift, with manufacturing as a key driver, Vietnam, ASEAN’s fastest-growing market has grown bolder in its development aspirations. From integrated security to fire safety, smart buildings, and smart parking solutions, these business prospects are emerging. Secutech Vietnam 2024 Secutech Vietnam 2024 will once again take place at the heart of the country, Ho Chi Minh City, at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre, from 14 –16 August 2...