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Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services company, is proud to celebrate all security professionals during the 2024 National Security Officer Appreciation Week starting on September 16 through September 22. In celebration of this week, the company recognises the special honour bestowed on one of its own, Frederick Tucker, who received the 2023 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award earlier this month. Safety and security The award is th...

SentinelOne and Lenovo announced a multi-year collaboration to bring AI-powered endpoint security to millions of Lenovo devices across the globe. Lenovo will include SentinelOne’s industry-pioneering Singularity™ Platform and generative AI capabilities (Purple AI) in new PC shipments, as well as offer upgrades to existing customers, to expand its ThinkShield security portfolio and autonomously protect devices from modern attacks. SentinelOne's Singularity Platform "The comple...

Kon Pak is an experienced sales professional with a diverse background in several industries, ranging from electrical engineering to retail. With a BBA in Marketing from Kennesaw State University and four years of sales experience under his belt, he will bring a wealth of experience in relationship-building and problem-solving to Speco’s customers across Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee.   Adaptable and knowledgeable “For each of our regional sales teams, we...

Gunnebo Safe Storage has launched Origo as a new electronic safe lock tailored for safes, strong rooms and vault doors, to secure against increasingly sophisticated burglary risks.  The global provider of safe storage solutions has introduced Origo to play a significant role in safeguarding valuables, cash, and document storage in high-risk environments, with no compromise to style or compliance. Sophisticated security solutions Origo offers a secure One-Time-Code (OTC) algorithm and enc...

London’s iconic Shakespeare’s Underglobe Theatre set the stage for the much-anticipated Women in Security Awards 2024. With places booked months in advance, the event was filled, bringing together outstanding women from diverse roles across the security sector.   Talent and dedication Organised annually by Professional Security magazine in collaboration with patron Una Riley, the Women in Security Awards are widely regarded as a prestigious platform celebrating the achie...

Wavelynx Technologies, a trailblazer in advanced, secure, and versatile reader and credential solutions, announced the launch of its industry-first app, Configure by Wavelynx, to revolutionise the way businesses approach security and badge reader management. With Configure, integrators, and partners can simplify the installation, customisation, and on-site updates of Wavelynx readers - all from their mobile devices. Configure Configure brings a new standard to how readers are maintained...

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has further solidified its position as a company committed to excellence, ethics, and sustainability, having obtained ISO 37301 certification. The internationally recognised ISO 37301 certification provides the standard for compliance management systems (CMS). Meeting the global standard’s stringent requirements ensures organisations develop, implement and improve an effective and responsive compliance management system. Hanwha Vision&r...

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security, announced an expanded strategic partnership with CrowdStrike to strengthen threat detection and response. This partnership combines Cohesity’s robust data protection capabilities with CrowdStrike's world-class threat intelligence feeds, setting a new standard for comprehensive cybersecurity in backup and recovery solutions. Other advanced technologies The partnership is levelling the playing field against sophisticated cyber thr...

HackerOne, the pioneer in human-powered security, announced Essential VDP — a free, entry-level tier of HackerOne Response, its Vulnerability Disclosure Program (VDP) product. Any organisation can now establish a VDP with HackerOne to help address compliance requirements and maintain a direct channel for the global researcher community to report high-impact vulnerabilities. Regulatory requirements “Adopting a vulnerability disclosure program ensures that an organisation is pr...

Infosys, a global pioneer in next-generation digital services and consulting, announced that it has collaborated with Clearstream, the post-trade services part of Deutsche Börse, an international exchange organisation and pioneering provider of market infrastructure. The collaboration supported the successful Generation 2 launch of Clearstream's D7 platform, an innovative digital post-trade platform that allows market participants to issue securities digitally. Release of D7 Generati...

OPTEX, the pioneering global sensor manufacturer, will be showcasing its broad range of its advanced intrusion detection solutions at Security Essen 2024, the pioneering trade fair for the security industry. For high security perimeter applications, included within the OPTEX portfolio of fibre optic-based detectors are the EchoPoint™ and Fibre Defender series. The OPTEX fibre optic range uses intelligent analytics to determine whether an attempted intrusion is taking place and can be inst...

FLIR recently announced a limited-time 15% discount on select products, providing technicians with an exclusive opportunity to access high-precision products that measure with accuracy, streamline surveys, and ensure worker safety at a reduced price. This special promotion reflects the company’s commitment to delivering value and supporting clients with cost-effective options tailored to their needs. Extech Extech expands its problem-solving capabilities with its 250W range giving quick...

Smarter Security® is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation in optical turnstile technology—the Fastlane® Glassgate 150 Plus. This advanced model of speedgate builds on the success of the Glassgate 150, while introducing modern technological features, refined aesthetics, and expanded lane options to meet the constantly evolving demands for modern security entry control projects. Key features and enhancements Sleek, Modern Design: Concealed optical sensors and a...

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), announced the classification of the International Centre for Research and Ethics in Artificial Intelligence (ICAIRE) as a Category 2 (C2) centre under UNESCO's auspices. The announcement was made during the third edition of the Global AI Summit, held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre in Riyadh. Mission of harnessi...

Commvault, a pioneering provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for hybrid cloud organisations, released new critical insights from its 2024 Cyber Recovery Readiness Report. This global survey of 1,000 security and IT professionals across 11 countries, reveals interesting behaviour changes for organisations that have been breached versus those that have not. Cyber resilience and recovery The Commvault survey, done in collaboration with GigaOm, shows that organisations...

Axis Communications announced that the company has achieved the System and Organisation Controls (SOC 2®) Type 1 attestation for its cloud-based solutions, Axis Cloud Connect and AXIS Device Manager Extend. The audit, conducted by an independent third-party auditor, confirms that Axis has implemented robust cloud security controls and practices that meet the stringent criteria set forth by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), which include data security, availabil...

Proofpoint, Inc., a pioneering cybersecurity and compliance company, and CyberArk, the identity security company, announced an extended strategic collaboration, working together to help organisations around the world secure identities everywhere. Supporting this joint aim, the expanded partnership includes the launch of new integrations and solutions to address critical cyber challenges. Securing Identities Digital transformation and the cloud have altered infrastructures, while mobile t...

Zerto, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, recently commissioned IDC to conduct a major ransomware and disaster preparedness survey, which revealed the extent to which backup-related issues are currently failing organisations across the globe. These backup-related issues are currently the number one cause of data loss —responsible for 32% of incidents — despite the fact that backup and recovery was cited as the number one priority for IT software investment this year.  Data...

Research released shows that 39% of UK businesses with excellent technology connectivity say their financial performance is among the pioneers in their industry. In addition, 62% say that excellent tech connectivity gives them a competitive edge. TeamViewer, a pioneering global provider of remote connectivity and workplace digitalisation solutions, undertook global research conducted by FT Longitude to uncover ‘The Real Value of Technology Connectivity’.  Cybersecurity perform...

Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration, announced that it has acquired Esscoe, a premier provider of mission-critical security and fire and life safety systems in the Chicago and Midwest regions.  Esscoe is a local market pioneer, offering exceptional design and engineering capabilities and fully integrated, tech-enabled security solutions. The acquisition enables Convergint to accelerate growth across the Midwestern U.S.—building on Esscoe’s long-sta...

Absolute Security, the pioneer in enterprise cyber resilience, has acquired Syxsense, a recognised innovator in automated endpoint and vulnerability management. Firmware-embedded platform With Syxsense integrated, customers will be able to add automated, vulnerability and patch management capabilities. From the moment devices are powered on, organisations will be able to leverage Absolute’s firmware-embedded platform to ensure that operating systems (OS), applications, and critical secu...

Domino Data Lab, provider of the pioneering Enterprise AI Platform trusted by the largest AI-driven companies, announced it has been recognised for the second year in a row as a pioneer and top performer by Dresner Advisory Services in its Wisdom of Crowds® market studies on both AI, Data Science and Machine Learning (AI/DS/ML), as well as ModelOps. Enterprise AI success “We have over a decade of research on AI/DS/ML and our latest study reflects the growing significance of these tec...

Andreas Gerstinger has been working as Safety Manager for Frequentis since 2000 and brings extensive experience and outstanding achievements in the field of system safety. He has made a decisive contribution to establishing and spreading the safety culture throughout the entire Frequentis Group and regularly shares his expertise in conference papers, university lectures, and international working groups in the area of safety. This is his first award by the ISSS. Safety-critical systems &ldquo...

Entrust, a global pioneer in trusted payments, identities, and data security, announced the hiring of Michael Klieman as Global Vice President of Product Management for Digital Security Solutions and Parag Patel as Global Vice President of Sales, Digital Security Solutions.  With these key appointments, Entrust is accelerating product momentum as a pioneer in AI-powered, identity-centric security solutions that support Zero Trust frameworks, fight phishing and fraud, and enable secure tran...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup and program for the 2024 Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference, taking place October 8-9 at the Westin New York Grand Central in New York City. At SNG 2024, the security industry will gather for top-level information sharing, networking and business analysis. This year’s Securing New Ground conference will shape industry trends and offer opportunities t...

Pipe networks for aspirating smoke detectors are often designed digitally. A practice not taken into account in the EU-wide binding standard EN 54-20: There are no specific requirements for dealing with the relatively new design programmes. So manufacturers had to spend extra time and money on having their software separately legitimised during the well-known innovation-supporting VdS-Approvals.  Precise and compact guidelines “For facilitating and reassuring their development work...

Award-winning, global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is kicking off International Women’s Day by announcing that Natalie Bannon, Director of Strategic Alliances, has been included in the 2024 honouree list for the SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100 (SIA WISF Power 100). This initiative annually honours 100 inspiring women who actively advance diversity, inclusion, innovation, and leadership in the security industry. Gallagher’s Consultant Program Natalie included in...

Award-winning manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is excited to announce the expansion of its training team with the addition of James Robinson as Senior Instructional Designer and Toni Fisher as Instructional Designer, based at the Global Headquarters. James and Toni join Gallagher with a mission to shape the future of Gallagher's training and enablement, delivering superior learning outcomes and empowering Channel Partners and End Users with the training tools they need to succeed. New possibi...

Casino operators have long been among the keenest users of video surveillance technology, but there is strong demand for even more advanced solutions, reports IDIS, South Korea’s largest in-country video tech manufacturer. In a new report on surveillance in the casino sector, the company explains how a generation of major resort casinos is emerging—new developments comprising luxury hotels, state-of-the-art gaming, high-end retail, wellness, and leisure facilities—have a...

A Rubrik Zero Labs report found that 66% of IT and security pioneers report that data growth outpaces their ability to secure data and mitigate risk. Adversaries are noticing, increasing the sophistication of cyberattacks, and leveraging gaps in coverage to target critical data for destruction, theft, or extortion. As the volume of data continues to grow and exacerbate visibility challenges, organisations must find ways to manage and protect their constantly expanding data. Organisations n...