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Identiv, Inc., a global digital security and identification pioneer in the Internet of Things (IoT), has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to sell its physical security, access card, and identity reader operations and assets to Vitaprotech, a security solutions provider. The proceeds from the sale will significantly strengthen Identiv’s financial position, generating capital to fund future organic and inorganic growth of its specialty IoT solutions business.  Under t...

After successfully detecting cloud identity-based attacks that bypassed existing security solutions and closing multiple six and seven-figure licence deals with Fortune 500 customers, Permiso has raised a $18.5m Series A led by Altimeter Capital with participation from Point72 Ventures. Permiso's unique library of detection signals feeds into their unified threat prevention, detection and response platform to provide organisations unprecedented visibility into their cloud environments. S...

The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, announced the PSA Partner Program (P3) members for 2024.  The P3 program is a performance-based initiative designed for technology partners. It assesses and categorises partners according to a set of criteria that mirror their achievements and impact within the network. 2024 strategic P3 partnerships Partners meeting the minimum annual sales threshold undergo evaluation on a weighted scale. The cum...

DigiCert, Inc., a pioneering global provider of digital trust, announced accelerated adoption of its Digital Trust solutions as the company closed a record total of new bookings in Q4 of its fiscal year as well as a record number of patents filed. Product innovation and key partnerships, coupled with the increasing demand for Digital Trust, were behind the strong customer demand. As the need for Digital Trust continues to rise – from quantum computing and connected devices to content...

In an era where people and devices are increasingly connected to the Internet and each other, cyberattack surfaces are growing exponentially, posing threats not only to individuals at home but organisations and nations worldwide. Evidently, safeguarding cyberspace has become the most dynamic threat to homeland security. To combat these ever-expanding complexities of cybercrimes, Ensign InfoSecurity (Ensign), Asia Pacific’s largest pure-play cybersecurity provider, has positioned itself a...

ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, announced its keynote lineup for the hybrid Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024, taking place on 23-25 September in-person at the Orange County Convention Centre (OCCC) in Orlando, FL and online via the GSX 2024 digital platform.  "As security pioneers, we're entrusted with the vital task of navigating complex challenges with integrity and resilience," stated Cy A. Oatridge, CPP, 2024 President...

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organisations keep their people and assets safe, announced it has integrated its HiveWatch® Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC) Operating System (OS) with Verkada’s access control and video security solutions. This integration allows Verkada customers to bridge the gap between existing investments in legacy infrastructure and the purchase of new Verkada hardware, using the HiveWatch® GSOC OS to bring together dis...

Delta Scientific, the pioneering manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used globally, announced that on Monday, April 1st, a DSC501 High-Security Barricade stopped an unauthorised vehicle from entering an FBI field facility in Atlanta, Georgia. According to officials, the orange Buick Encore tried to follow an FBI employee’s car into the facility before being stopped by the Delta DSC501 barrier. The driver was then apprehended by special agents who were in the immediat...

Cygnus, a pioneer in 100% wireless, EN 54-certified fire detection and alarm systems, returns to The Fire Safety Event 2024. Following the success of its innovative SmartNet fire detection and alarm system range, Cygnus will debut its remote notification and monitoring platform, Cygnus ALERT, for the very first time on Stand 5/D10. Cygnus will be exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event 2024, a show dedicated to supporting industry professionals and organisations in enhancing and maintaining high st...

In an era when digital technology intertwines with everyday life, the healthcare sector stands at the forefront of adopting innovative solutions to safeguard sensitive information. Among these technologies, facial recognition emerges as a vital tool against data breaches and identity theft. As World Health Day draws near, it’s crucial to highlight the significance of facial recognition in the health industry and to observe what challenges it helps to overcome. Statistics The global hea...

Hanwha Vision is showcasing its growing ecosystem of cloud-based devices and apps designed to enable on-premise and remote surveillance capabilities, at ISC West 2024, Booth #14025, April 10-12 in Las Vegas. The company will also highlight the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) throughout its product lines. Combined with business intelligence software and AI-based data analytics, Hanwha Vision is developing solutions to help organisations generate meaningful and actionable insig...

“BCD’s solution perfectly fit our scenario. All I needed to hear was ‘we have storage and scalability for the future’. As Suffolk is growing fast and is very land rich, we’re predicting a lot of growth and definitely need scalability,” Tim Forbes, Physical Security Administrator, City of Suffolk, Virginia. Customer overview When a mass shooting in which 12 people died occurred at a municipal building in Virginia Beach in 2019, it served as a wake-up call for...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI), the pioneering independent certification body for security and fire safety providers in the UK is thrilled to announce its return as an official Event Partner at The Security Event taking place from 30th April to 2nd May at the NEC in Birmingham. As a long-term supporter, NSI is eagerly anticipating reconnecting with NSI-approved companies, industry colleagues and those seeking the advantages of NSI certification. Visitors are invited to join the NSI t...

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have announced the agenda and speaker lineup for their second annual Security LeadHER conference, an event designed to showcase women in security. Security LeadHER 2024 will be held June 24-25 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown in Phoenix, Arizona. This conference from ASIS and SIA will bring together security professionals committed to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession. High-im...

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organisations keep their people and assets safe, announced a partnership with RSPNDR to deliver more efficient, streamlined communication and dispatch of field and guard resources for customers. The partnership enhances incident management, enabling both HiveWatch and RSPNDR to offer an embedded, end-to-end solution that allows global security operations centre (GSOC) operators monitoring disparate sites to generate a sec...

CrowdStrike and Rubrik announced a strategic partnership to accelerate data security transformation and stop breaches of critical information. By unifying rich, data-centric attack context from the Rubrik Security Cloud with the industry-pioneering AI-native CrowdStrike Falcon® XDR platform, organisations can rapidly detect, investigate and stop attacks targeting sensitive data. Response actions to threats  According to the 2024 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report, adversaries cont...

Healthcare institutions have invested in technologies for many years to improve efficiency and patient safety. These innovations have developed with time, offering practical solutions to emerging challenges. One such technology is video analytics, which has become a priority for most healthcare organisations. Advanced video technology and data analysis improve operational efficiency and safety in hospitals. They enable data collection, which they can leverage to optimise processes, streaml...

With 5G, AI and IoT technologies maturing, the accelerating demand for AI-based security and safety solutions makes Secutech the ideal place for system integrators, distributors and property developers from Taiwan and across the Asia Pacific to assemble. The entire security, fire safety, intelligent building and smart mobility supply chains from both public and private sectors, as well as security professional buyers, will once again cluster at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre, from 24 to 2...

PACOM, a pioneering provider of access control and integrated security management solutions, will preview VIGIL CORE, its next-generation cutting-edge cloud-based platform at The Security Event 2024.  This solution is a centrally controlled integrated security management platform that is intelligent, user-friendly and highly cost-effective and will prove to be a great fit for customers with single sites, hundreds of sites or large campus environments. Security integration management The...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Dan Cremins of Delta Electronics to serve as the new chair of SIA’s Built Environment Advisory Board. The SIA Built Environment Advisory Board – formerly the Proptech Advisory Board – was created to grow engagement between the Proptech community and the global security industry through partnerships, education and thought leadership. Built Environment Advisory Board “I am excited to work with SIA and m...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, in partnership with Temenos, a global provider of banking software solutions, announces a successful collaboration with Santander International to provide robust and flexible customer authentication for its digital banking platform. Santander International, like all modern financial institutions, faces unique challenges in its digital transformation journey. Navigating cybersecurity threats, adhering to regulations, working within budget c...

Progress, the trusted provider of infrastructure software, announced a strategic partnership with Veeam® Software, the #1 pioneer by market share in Data Protection and Ransomware Recovery, to provide customers with an enterprise-ready cyber defence solution that strengthens the security of their business-critical data. Cybersecurity attacks are occurring at an ever-increasing pace, crippling organisations and costing millions of dollars in ransom payoffs, lost productivity, reput...

Alcatraz AI, a global pioneer in frictionless access control solutions, is proud to announce the debut of the revolutionary exterior Rock X during ISC West 2024 in Las Vegas, showcased in Booth #31075. Rock X sets a new standard in outdoor access control, featuring frictionless and secure facial authentication technology for a wide range of applications. Rock X introduces a new era of security for exterior locations using the power of AI and technical innovation to address the unique challenges...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services provider, announced tips for music festival safety. With warmer months fast approaching, so too are popular summer events such as music festivals. Though fun, festivals can present significant safety risks. They attract large crowds, are prone to heavy alcohol consumption, and drug use, and feature large temporary infrastructure. Allied Universal views safety as non-negotiable and encourages attendees to review a...

Omega Systems, an award-winning MSP and MSSP, announced it has fortified its endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution with the addition of automated moving target defence (AMTD) capabilities. According to market research, traditional EDR technology fails to detect or prevent as much as one-third of all endpoint security threats, leaving companies and their networks susceptible to data theft or compromise. Zero-day vulnerabilities This evolution is a necessary response to the advanc...

Traka has committed to ensuring “great service delivers” throughout 2024, with a dedicated customer-centric pledge, presenting unparalleled experiences for its customers, partners, and stakeholders. The theme captures the spirit of exceptional customer service, with Traka employees each demonstrating common behaviours through five ‘pillars’ echoed throughout its global business. The team at all times brings Truthful, Responsive, Approachable, Kind and Accurate. Focus of...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the cybersecurity solutions company focused on cyber strategy and risk, has launched a new CyberAI Practice. The practice, which sits within Crossword Cybersecurity’s Consulting business, consolidates Crossword’s artificial intelligence (AI) expertise into a centre of excellence that will deliver AI-focused cybersecurity consulting services and products to help clients harness the power of AI in the organisation.  The ever-evolving threat lands...

Smiths Detection, a global pioneer in threat detection and screening technology, supplied its industry-pioneering high-energy X-ray screening equipment to safely and efficiently secure the United Nations’ COP28 summit between November 30, 2023–December 13, 2023, at Expo City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The event was attended by a record 65,000+ core participants, comprised of world pioneers and business executives, an 80% increase over COP27. X-ray inspection system This solut...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi announces its forthcoming appearance at the ISC West event, which takes place from 10th-12th April 2024 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Joining its fellow VITAPROTECH Group member, perimeter intrusion detection solutions manufacturer Protech USA, on Stand 8050, TDSi will be showcasing the latest edition to its GARDiS portfolio – the GARDiS Version 2.6 software – for the first time in No...

Claroty, the cyber-physical systems (CPS) protection company, and Axonius, the pioneer in cybersecurity asset management and SaaS management, announced a new partnership that combines technologies to bring enterprise attack surface management to all assets across an organization’s networks, including IT, cloud, and the Extended Internet of Things (XIoT) — the vast network of CPS including OT, IoT, BMS, and IoMT. By combining Claroty’s knowledge of CPS environments with Axonius...