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GlobalPlatform’s Security Evaluation Standard for IoT Platforms (SESIP) methodology has been adopted as the basis for a European Standard (EN) by the European Committee for Standardisation, CEN and CENELEC. The standard is working to help the IoT ecosystem address regulatory fragmentation and better understand, deploy and explain security. “This is all about raising the bar for IoT security,” comments Eve Atallah, GlobalPlatform SESIP Sub-Task Force Chair. “Security in I...

The North Syracuse Central School District (NSCSD), a K-12 public school district in Central New York state, serves the communities of North Syracuse, Clay, Cicero, Bridgeport, and Mattydale. With 11 elementary, middle, and high schools, the district covers almost 90 square miles and has 7,792 students and approximately 700 teachers. With some of its school buildings over 60 years old, the district needed to renovate many of them, some more urgently than others. As part of the process, distric...

In a world where digital threats evolve unprecedentedly, staying ahead of the curve is a necessity. The Wazuh team is delighted to unveil the latest evolution of their open-source cybersecurity platform, Wazuh 4.6.0. Together with its open-source community, Wazuh has implemented innovative strategies to enhance and fortify its cybersecurity platform to ensure organisation’s IT infrastructure remains resilient. Wazuh 4.6.0 introduces new security features, enhanced feature sets, improved p...

In a world where safety and security are paramount, Monitoreal is proud to announce the launch of the Monitoreal Secure Guard App, allowing Monitoreal users to see what matters most in and around their properties, right from their pockets. Modern living demands modern solutions, and the Monitoreal Secure Guard App is designed to meet the needs of individuals and businesses alike. This all-in-one, comprehensive surveillance app offers on-the-go accessibility, making it easier than ever to protec...

Camden Door Controls, the industry’s one-stop source for electric strikes, has expanded its line of outdoor rated (gate) strikes to include a new CX-ED1959RM model specifically designed for use with RIM exit devices, with standard or Pullman latches. This complements the existing CX-ED1959-MB model, designed for use with cylindrical locksets. The CX-ED1959 series outdoor-rated strikes are ideal for exposed perimeter doors and gates and feature heavy-duty stainless-steel construction with...

In response to recent growth, Bandweaver, a company providing solutions for security, fire, power, and pipelines, is delighted to welcome Marinus de Heijde to the Bandweaver team as their new Business Development Manager who brings with him 20 years of experience in the fire safety sector. As a key member of the team, Marinus will be responsible for accelerating Bandweaver’s already impressive growth by developing and executing sales strategies and building relationships with key decision...

Gunnebo Safe Storage took the next step towards establishing a stand-alone high-security locks business with the acquisition of Tecnosicurezza, a pioneering manufacturer of electronic locking systems for safes, vaults, and ATMs. Based in Verona, northern Italy, Tecnosicurezza also has subsidiaries in the USA and Spain. Author's quote “Gunnebo Safe Storage has a strategic goal to establish a standalone high-security locks business, delivering value by differentiating and pioneering change...

The cooperation between MOBOTIX AG and Kepler Vision Technologies has brought together two of the world's pioneering IT experts in the healthcare industry. Dutch computer vision and machine learning powerhouse Kepler Vision Technologies combines deep healthcare and nursing-specific expertise with profound artificial intelligence (AI)-based in human activity recognition know-how. MOBOTIX has focused on the healthcare industry for many years and has already implemented numerous projects for hosp...

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has bestowed its National Training School Instructor of the Year honour to Jim Mundy, President of Asset Protection Associates, who stands as a shining example of dedication, expertise, and inspiration in the field of electronic security and life safety. “My first absolute love is teaching,” says Jim Mundy. “I began teaching when I was twelve years old, starting with archery, then later as a technical instructor in the military, eventu...

A manufacturing facility is a tough testing ground for any access control solution. By their nature, premises usually require multiple different types of locks, including a range of cylinder types and sizes, as well as padlocks. They often need locks that work both inside and outdoors. For this reason, many manufacturing plants retain traditional mechanical locking solutions—sacrificing the added control that an electronic solution brings. Key-based access control The right programmabl...

Athena Security’s Concealed Weapons Detection System was selected by Champions Club Texas to protect patrons, members and staff at a first-of-its-kind hospitality destination in Houston that features a full-service hotel, lounge and bar with Southern-inspired cuisine and private-membership poker. Located in Houston’s expanding Westchase community, Champions Club Texas is celebrating its grand opening as a destination offering something for everyone, from business traveller...

Permiso, a cloud detection and response startup, is making good on its promise of finding evil in cloud environments by offering complimentary private threat briefings with the P0 Labs team on Scattered Spider, the threat actor group responsible for orchestrating multiple well-known campaigns against cloud environments, most recently targeting MGM and Caesars earlier this month. Snapshot solutions “An identity-first security strategy is paramount to defending against modern threat actors...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art distribution centre in Dallas, TX. In addition to creating new jobs, the 31,000-square-foot facility enhances Interface’s distribution capabilities to better serve its nationwide customers with expedited services. Author's quote “Interface builds complex integrated technolog...

Logpoint announced a partnership with METCLOUD in the UK to address fundamental cybersecurity challenges for organisations as the threat landscape worsens and cybersecurity expertise becomes increasingly scarce. METCLOUD will offer Logpoint Converged SIEM, including SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, AgentX, and Business-Critical Security (BCS) technologies, to empower customers to efficiently manage, identify and remediate cyber threats across the business landscape. Logpoint’s cybersecurity platform &...

Thales, the pioneering technology and security provider, announced the launch of CipherTrust Cloud Key Management's Hold Your Own Key (HYOK) in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) across all 45 Oracle Cloud Regions—including the recently launched Oracle EU Sovereign Cloud—and OCI’s other distributed cloud offerings. To help meet continued customer demand and the accelerated growth of the OCI platform, HYOK will help OCI customers achieve their data sovereignty and other complian...

Hanwha Vision Europe, the vision solution provider, has launched RoadWatch, an edge-based ANPR solution ideal for urban traffic. RoadWatch is pre-loaded on six specially selected X series cameras, allowing for quick and easy deployment with the licence already activated.  Roadwatch is also available as a separate application offering compatibility with a wider range of X series cameras. The new solution has been developed in partnership with FF Group and is a further extension of Hanwha Vi...

As students head back to class this month, Verkada's inaugural Teen Vaping Survey reveals a rise in vaping among teens across the country and profound negative impacts tied to it, including lowered academic performance, decreased student engagement and heightened depression. The data show that teens who vape are actually willing and trying to quit but are unable, with the school environment among contributing roadblocks. What's happening on school campuses? Verkada partner...

A haulier is helping its peers to improve safety thanks to its telematics camera systems from Durite. EW Gardner and Grandson installed telematics cameras to help with delivery confirmations to its customers, to further enhance safety and to aid with disputed insurance claims. The Avonmouth-based company is also sharing footage of near-misses with other companies to raise awareness of potential issues with their drivers. Author’s quote Deanna Morgan, Transport Manager at Gardner and Gra...

Immersive Labs, a pioneer in people-centric cyber resilience, and Accenture are working together to launch the Cyber Million program that aims to solve the cybersecurity talent deficit by increasing access to one million entry-level cybersecurity operations jobs over the next decade. The beta version of the program, rolling out, will be powered by the Immersive Labs platform with Accenture Security serving as the first foundational partner. The program is now available to other o...

Allegion UK, a pioneering manufacturer of door hardware solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its newly designed, user-focussed website - www.allegion.co.uk. Purpose built to offer the ultimate customer-friendly experience, and packed with a comprehensive collection of useful resources, Allegion’s new website will act as a central hub for its extensive family of brands sold in the UK and across the globe. Allegion UK’s full portfolio of brands The new website boasts an i...

Immersive Labs, the pioneer in people-centric cyber resilience, announced its 2023 Cyber Workforce Resilience Trend Report, conducted by Osterman Research. The report reveals a steady increase in cyberattacks and evolving threat landscape are resulting in more organisations turning their attention to building long-term cyber resilience; however, many of these programs are falling short and fail to prove teams’ real-world cyber capabilities. The report, which surveyed 570 senior secur...

Gunnebo, the provider of entrance control solutions, has launched a new future-proof security gate, designed to improve access management and maintain flow in commercial buildings. The stylish SpeedStile FLs MAX, ideal for where space is limited, utilises advanced touchless technology to ensure seamless entry for authorised personnel. With safety and modern flexibility of entry at the core of its design, it offers a range of configurable settings, including access permissions, user privileges,...

One of Australia’s pioneering fully integrated property groups, Charter Hall has more than 31 years of experience in funds management and property investment in the core sectors of office, retail, industrial and logistics, and social infrastructure. Having carefully curated a diverse AUD 61.3 billion portfolio of more than 1,500 high-quality long-leased properties, partnership and financial discipline are necessarily at the heart of Charter Hall’s approach to commercial real estate....

Siemens provided automation and building technology to the recently opened Bustanica vertical farm in Dubai, the world’s largest of its kind. The US$ 40 million facility is owned by Emirates Crop One, a joint venture between Emirates Flight Catering, one of the world’s largest catering operations serving more than 100 airlines, and Crop One Holdings Inc., an industry pioneer in technology-driven indoor vertical farming.   Technology from the Siemens Xcelerator portf...

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile and InvictusXP, developer of a community technology platform for residents and building managers, have joined forces to create an all-in-one mobile solution for multi-tenant properties. Residents, guests and visitors can now interact with PDK access control readers throughout their buildings using the same Invictus mobile app that they use for community notifications, virtual concierge services, visitor video i...

Collins Aerospace broke ground on a $14 million expansion of its additive manufacturing centre in West Des Moines, Iowa. The 9,000-square-foot expansion will allow Collins to make room for more 3D metal printers, in addition to the three it already has onsite. The first new printer will have eight times the build volume of the existing printers and Collins expects it to be fully operational in late 2023. Fuel nozzles Collins’ 41,000-square-foot West Des Moines facility is a world’...

The front page of Fana de l’aviation number 631 features a special report on the Ouragan, the first Dassault fighter to join the French Air Force. For the 70th anniversary of the Ouragan, Fana looks back at the career of this legendary aircraft, which entered service in 1952 and equipped the Patrouille de France from 1954 to 1956. With pilot testimonials, anecdotes and exclusive illustrations, relive the commissioning of the Ouragan as if you were there! Looking back Also on the pr...

UK firm PPSS Group have perhaps designed the very first and potentially only EN ISO 20471:2013 certified stab resistant body armour in the UK. This means security professionals would no longer be required to wear a hi-vis vest over commonly used body armour, in environments where it would be crucial. The company claims that in the ever-growing sectors who demand body armour, more and more frontline professionals also require high-visibility workwear. According to PPSS Group, using the right saf...

Patriot One Technologies announced Central Bank Center has selected the Company’s Gateway solution to secure entrances at the Rupp Arena and Lexington Opera House, which are a part of the Central Bank Center located in Lexington, Kentucky. SmartGateway™ solution The venues will deploy Patriot One’s recently announced SmartGateway™ solution and will be implemented in a phased approach, starting with entrances at the Lexington Opera House and the VIP entrances at Rupp A...

G4S Secure Solutions UK (G4S Technology Ltd.), an Allied Universal company, has been awarded a £24 million contract with Magnox Ltd, which manages one of the largest nuclear reactor decommissioning programmes in Europe. The new contract will see G4S providing security services for the nuclear Shared Service Alliance, a complex consortium comprising 21 sites across the UK. Commencing in March 2022 and lasting three years, G4S will be deploying 226 staff across the UK to provide security of...