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The Forum will address a variety of issues including present and emerging security challenges for investors Mexico is currently undergoing major reforms to the energy, telecommunications, education, and financial sectors and the Government is opening the door to $50 billion of international investment by 2018 in the wake of these reforms, but this boost in the economy is menaced by serious security risks. Companies wanting to benefit from the huge investment opportunities offe...

Participants will discuss the threats & mitigation methods for both physical & cyber domains The inaugural Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience Asia conference at the Avani Atrium Bangkok on 24th-25th June is a unique event bringing together leading stakeholders from governments, agencies, operators and industry across Southeast Asia and to collaborate on securing ASEANs critical national infrastructure. Whether it is through a natural or manmade disa...

IFSEC International will launch a brand new zone within the show - Innovation Arena 2015 has already seen major incidences that have tested the security industry across the globe and as threats continue to evolve IFSEC Internationalhas a crucial part to play in keeping the industry abreast of the latest technologies, developments and best practices. Taking place at ExCeL London IFSEC International 2015 will run from 16-18 June. IFSEC International has been at the heart of...

The hearing chaired by Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19 Jake Parker, director of government relations at the Security Industry Association(SIA), will appear as a witness at a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, “Examining DHS Science and Technology Directorate’s Engagement with Academia and Industry,” chaired by Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19. Academia and private company collaboration The Subco...

The new vice president of threat intelligence, Reid will oversee Lancope’s StealthWatch labs research team Lancope Inc., a leader in network visibility and security intelligence, recently announced that security research expert Gavin Reid has joined the company as vice president of threat intelligence. Reid brings more than two decades of intense security research expertise to his new role, including previous experience securing the networks of Fidelity Investments, Cisc...

IP surveillance technology can expose organisations to a wide range of cyber threats DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, is proactively addressing one of the biggest issues facing IP security: cyber defence. IP surveillance technology can expose organisations to a wide range of cyber threats, making it possible for hackers to access important corporate data. Surveillance devices must be properly protected, and DVTEL is leading the way in the delivery of its...

The partner agreement expands the two companies’ sales collaboration globally Airbus Defence and Space and Cisco recently announced a new global partner agreement that will combine their complementary technology strengths in the defense, security and satellite communication industries to create innovative products and systems in software-defined networking, cybersecurity, mobility, cloud, data intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT). The agreement comprises access...

CTX has also become recognised as a forum for examining current terrorist threats & mitigation The seventh edition of Counter Terror Expo (CTX) will see over 300 exhibitors ranging from international companies to SMEs presenting their latest technologies and equipment for the law enforcement and security sectors. Visitors from over 100 countries are expected to attend the event which is being staged at Olympia, London from 21-22 April 2015.  In addition to s...

The topics raised in the CTX conference will be reflected within zones on the exhibition floor With just under a week to go until Counter Terror Expo (CTX), the world's most prominent experts in national security are preparing to gather at the leading international exhibition and conference which will be staged at Olympia, London on April 21 and 22. CTX is a global platform which attracts thousands of buyers and specifiers from government, military, policing, emergency se...

Visitors of upcoming edition of CTX will see range of pioneering products for Police & Special Forces Counter Terror Expo is the leading international event which addresses the growing and diverse threat posed by terrorism. The next edition of CTX will take place 20-21 April at Olympia London. The preeminent CTX conference agenda will set out the current, highly volatile, security climate, identify vulnerabilities and discuss comprehensive methods to tackle the threat...

Congress will be held alongside the INTERPOL World Exhibition in Singapore (14 - 16 April 2015) Technology-driven security solutions developed by leading industry players will be presented at the INTERPOL World Congress, a knowledge sharing forum anchoring the inaugural INTERPOL World in 2015. With an emphasis on public-private partnerships, the Congress will feature forums on each of the four areas of focus – Cybersecurity, Safe cities, Border management and S...

QNAP® Systems, Inc. announced the release of the new 10GbE-ready TVS-x71U series Turbo vNAS, including the TVS-871U-RP and TVS-1271U-RP. Delivering high performance, scalability options and a wide array of business applications, these models easily fulfill mission-critical storage needs, with persistent throughput to balance resource-demanding applications. The TVS-x71U series supports QvPC Technology that enables users to directly access stored data, monitor live surveillance feed...

Penton’s IWCE keynote speakers includes Roger Cressey and Dr. Reginald Brothers Penton’s International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) has announced Roger Cressey, a counter-terrorism analyst for NBC News and former presidential advisor, will give the Opening Keynote Address for its 2015 show. Dr. Reginald Brothers, Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will give the Morning Keyno...

AccessData, the leader in incident resolution solutions, recently announces the market launch of InSight Platform™, an advanced cybersecurity solution enabling enterprises to adeptly eradicate and resolve the rapidly accelerating volume of cyber-attacks and data incidents amidst the broad adoption of big data, cloud and mobility. With the growth in advanced persistent threats and cyber attacks, most recently with the Heartbleed vulnerability and major US and UK retailer breaches, enterpri...

The CEO of INSIDE Secure will address the need to build security into a product rather than as a ‘bolt on’ INSIDE Secure, a leader in embedded security solutions for mobile and connected devices, announces that it will give a presentation on ‘Things you need to know about digital security’ at the Digital Tech Summit on April 23-24, 2014 in London (UK). The Digital Tech Summit, an initiative of the Tech Tour and the International Venture Club, focus...

Sjouwerman emphasises the importance of educating employees to recognise potential network security threats Security is harder to maintain than it was a year ago according to a study done by KnowBe4, a US based security awareness company. Ransomware (CryptoLocker or CryptoDefense), rapid technology advances and adoption of BYOD create a greater challenge for businesses to stay abreast of the numerous internal and external threats that safeguard their systems and networks. Acco...

The conference will be showcasing the latest technologies and services from international cyber-security businesses From the recent cyber-attacks on several of NATO’s public websites to the recent cyber-thefts from a number of major US retailers, cyber-security is rarely out of the news. Indeed, it has become one of the key areas of interest in the counter-terrorism and security arena – and for a number of good reasons. As the internet and associated technologies...

EAST highlights Ram raids and ATM burglary attacks in various countries The European ATM Security Team (EAST) has just published its first European Fraud Update for 2014. This is based on country crime updates given by representatives of 16 countries in the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), and 3 non-SEPA countries, at the 32nd EAST meeting held at Worldline in Brussels on 12th February 2014. Skimming at ATMs was reported by sixteen countries, with decreases reported by seven...

Airbus Defence and Space will demonstrate land border protection against intrusions At ISNR 2014 in Abu Dhabi, Airbus Defence and Space will present a wide portfolio of products and solutions ranging from UAVs and radar systems to satcom services. The company is key partner to the countries in the Middle East with a long-term industrial presence. The show taking place from April 1 to 3 will contribute to foster the long-lasting relationships to the customers and to b...

Exhibits will include NEC’s market leading biometric solutions, including a contactless hybrid finger scanner NEC Corporation announced recently that it is showcasing its latest range of physical and cyber security solutions for a wide range of enterprise and government applications at the International Security and National Resilience 2014 (ISNR) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on 1-3 April 2014. Exhibits will include NEC’s market leading biometric soluti...

INTERPOL World 2015 will highlight 4 key domains border management, cyber security, safe cities and supply chain security INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organisation with 190 member countries. Its role is to assist law enforcement agencies to combat all forms of transnational crime. INTERPOL work to help police across the world meet the growing challenges of crime in the 21st century by providing high-tech infrastructure of technical and operational...

SANS ICS410 course is dedicated to equip security professionals and control system engineers with cybersecurity skills SANS Institute has scheduled its first offering of the popular ICS410: ICS/SCADA Security Essentials course, dedicated to equipping security professionals and control system engineers with the cybersecurity skills needed to defend Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). SANS ICS410: Industrial Control Systems/SCADA Security Essentials course will be held Mond...

Mr. Raefield has over thirty-five years of experience in security industry Viscount Systems (VSYS), a leading-edge supplier of security systems and software, announced recently that the company has appointed Mr. Dennis Raefield as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective as of 17 February 2014. Mr. Raefield has been a board member for Viscount since November of 2011. Mr. Raefield replaces Mr. Steve Pineau, who has resigned from the company effective immediately. "I want to...

HID Global will contribute its expertise in mobile and wearable device authentication HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that the company and two consortium partners have received one of four U.S. cyber security grants that were recently awarded through President Obama’s National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) initiative. The grants build on the successful launch of five NSTIC pilots awarded in 2012, and...

Magal's new cyber security solutions will monitor. detect and protect against abnormal network activity Magal Security Systems Ltd. announced that it is expanding its business proposition with integrated physical-cyber protection solutions. As part of this strategy Magal acquires WebSilicon - an Israeli-based leading company in the rapidly growing network management and monitoring markets. Magal’s new cyber security solutions will monitor, detect and protect against ab...

  The Cassidian portfolio comprises defence and security productsCassidian adapts its organisation in order to create a further empowered and streamlined customer-oriented structure across the globe. The new organisation is based on two pillars: customer proximity and programme execution. In addition, a strong focus is set on cyber security. "The ultimate purpose of this new organisation is to ensure that we are more responsive to our customers, both at home and worldwide and to c...

Cassidian is a trusted and preferred player in the global Cyber Security marketCassidian acquire a pool of cyber security experts to reinforce its consulting capabilities and customer base.The acquisition of Regency Ltd. is one more step in the Cassidian strategy to address the growing threats to information systems.Cassidian is the new name of EADS Defence & Security.Cassidian successfully acquired Regency IT Consulting on 19 August strengthening the company's cyber capabilities in the...

Q1 Labs is a rapidly growing security intelligence software companyEnterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced details of a new inward investment project on the second day of Invest Northern Ireland's strategic mission to the US.Q1 Labs Ltd., a global developer of security intelligence solutions headquartered in the US, is to establish its European, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters in Belfast, creating 50 high quality jobs. Q1 Labs is a rapidly growing security intelligence softwar...