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IDScan.net, the pioneer in AI-powered identity verification technology, proudly announces a year of significant growth in 2024.  This success has been driven by product innovation, increased efficacy in the detection of fake IDs, strategic hires, and the establishment of new partnerships, further solidifying IDScan.net’s position as a pioneer in ID scanning and identity verification.  Flagging fake and synthetic IDs The organisation has capitalised on growing ID fraud across a...

Verifying identities and conducting criminal background checks in the field has traditionally been one of the most time-consuming tasks for law enforcement officers. Real-time mobile biometrics In the past, this often required detaining individuals and transporting them to a station for fingerprint identification. Forward-thinking agencies like the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) are tapping into highly accurate, real-time mobile biometric technology — Rapid ID — tran...

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, is proud to announce its involvement with several prominent organisations to promote the distribution of child identification kits. National Child ID programme Through its long association with FBI-LEEDA, Elite is represented along with the National Child ID programme in partnership with the NFL Alumni Association Pro Football Hall of Fame, and th...

adCAPTCHA, a new specialist security verification platform, has launched with £1m funding to tackle the ‘bots epidemic’ and protect organisations against cyber fraud. The London-based company, founded by industry veteran and entrepreneur Alfie Scarborough, equips organisations with the capability to identify and block bots through its sophisticated in-house developed patent-pending human verification technology.  Layered security solution adCAPTCHA’s layered...

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has announced that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will deploy its data-driven sustainability solution – Energy Expert – to help measure and analyse the electricity consumption at the competition venues of the forthcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024 ('Paris 2024'). Cloud-based platform By migrating the intelligence related to the power consumption and demand of the competition venues to the clo...

Next DLP (Next), a pioneer in insider risk and data protection announced the launch of Secure Data Flow, a groundbreaking capability within the Reveal Platform that uses the "What, Where, Who and How" of data’s origin, movements and modifications to provide unparalleled protection. Revolutionising data protection In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, legacy data protection technologies are falling short. They rely heavily on pattern matching, regular expressions, keywords, user-applie...

HackerOne, the pioneer in human-powered security, has announced the launch of its first partner programme, PartnerOne. APNT also joined as a part of this new, growing partner network. Cybersecurity HackerOne launched the programme to meet a growing demand for cybersecurity solutions that leverage the global ethical hacker community.  PartnerOne gives partners the ability to sell HackerOne solutions through their channels, reducing commercial barriers for customers wanting to adopt human-...

The evolving digital state of economies is also witnessing an evolution in corresponding threats and risks. And in the new era of digital banking, online fraud has emerged as the most concerning threat to transactions and banking security. Losses in online fraud According to a 2022 report by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), a whooping USD 4.7 trillion is lost to online frauds out of the total global corporate revenue every year. This alarming number is expected to rise man...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, has announced that support for employee badges in Apple Wallet is available for Gallagher customers in the U.S. with the release of Gallagher Command Centre v9.10.   Employee badge in Apple Wallet is fully integrated with Gallagher Command Centre, making it easy for customers to issue and manage access credentials for their employees with in-app provisioning via Gallagher’s Mobile Connect app.   Managing credentials with ease O...

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...

Entrust, a global pioneer in trusted payments, identities, and data security announced a single-vendor enhanced authentication solution that integrates identity verification (IDV) and identity and access management (IAM) to fight deepfakes, phishing, account takeover (ATO) attacks and other threats.  Identity authentication By enhancing the Entrust Identity as a Service (IDaaS) platform with Onfido’s AI-powered document and biometric verification, customers will be able to deploy ne...

In a landmark achievement, Gulf Business Machines (GBM), an end-to-end pioneering digital solutions provider, has been awarded two new accreditations from CREST and DESC (Dubai Electronic Security Center) in Penetration Testing and Incident Response. Cybersecurity solutions GBM's achievement of these certifications showcases its leadership and expertise in providing state-of-the-art cybersecurity solutions, reflecting the company’s commitment to maintaining local roots while adhering to...

IDnow, an identity verification provider in Europe, has unveiled VideoIdent Flex, a new version of its expert-led video verification service that blends advanced AI technology with human interaction. The human-based video call solution, supported by AI, has been designed and built to boost customer conversion rates, reduce rising fraud attempts, increase inclusivity, and tackle an array of complex online verification scenarios while offering a high-end service experience to end customers. Vide...

On February 28, 2024, IDEMIA Smart Identity and NIMC agreed to renew their long-standing collaboration and upgrade NIMC’s biometric system to become the most advanced biometric system in the world, comparable only with Aadhaar in India. The powerful biometric matching system will be able to handle 1 million 1:1 and 1:N identity verification searches per day. The initial system was designed to support 100 million records but has already reached around 90 million records and requires this e...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based identity verification, compliance, and fraud prevention company, announced a new partnership with SCOPE FinTech Solutions, a Netherlands-based business that’s best known for its Software as a Service (SAAS) solutions tailored explicitly for fintech. This partnership marks a major leap forward in enhancing fintech security, particularly in response to the expanding European market and the escalating threat of financial fraud. Identity verification iDenfy helps S...

HID, the worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, and Olea Kiosks®, a visionary provider of self-service kiosk solutions, announced a new collaborative engagement that revolutionises the user experience when it comes to access control and user authentication across a range of applications. WHAT: Industries from healthcare, hospitality and retail to banking, government, transportation and beyond are primed to empower people with unsurpassed levels of security and user convenience w...

Businesses must prepare for a double-digit increase in climate change hazards that impact physical security in the next year and could threaten supply chains, people, and finances, according to G4S’s World Security Report. Almost two-fifths (38%) of companies surveyed expect it to impact their company in the next 12 months, an increase of 11% in 2022. The warning comes as the COP28 climate conference continues in the UAE.  Security-impacting hazard 1,775 Chief Security Officers (CS...

Transmit Security, a pioneering Identity Security specialist announces the general availability and next phase of AI integration into the Transmit Security platform with the release of Conversational Analytics. This text-based analytics service leverages generative AI to empower anyone, even those without technical expertise to perform quick custom searches on their identity databases. Conversational Analytics The Transmit Security platform can be queried with natural language questions such...

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Partisia Blockchain and the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO Valais-Wallis) are poised to transform the management of digital identities for Swiss citizens. This partnership aims to develop a decentralised electronic identity system in harmony with the Swiss Federal Council’s unwavering commitment to data privacy and security. Redefining digital identity management This collaboration marks a significant leap toward re...

Veridas, the Spanish technology company specialising in digital identity and biometrics announced it has once again been included in the Gartner Market Guides for Identity Verification and User Authentication. The Gartner Market Guides include definitions, benefits, key findings, and recommendations for organisations looking to implement and utilise both User Authentication and Identity Verification technologies for security, risk management, and fraud prevention. User authentication As d...

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...

Matrix, a prominent provider of Telecom and Security solutions, eagerly anticipates showcasing its range of security and telecom products at IREE 2023. This event is scheduled from 12th to 14th October 2023 and is dedicated to innovative security solutions. The venue is Booth No. 2.120, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India. Matrix is the first company to offer RDSO 6.0-compliant cameras for Indian Railways. Matrix cameras are certified by STQC, Delhi lab for following the OWASP ASVS 4.0 mandated by...

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...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc. is showcasing how its innovative Q-Track™ 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) solution can help retailers combat theft and criminal activity here at the 2023 LPRC Impact Conference in booth #505. A seamlessly integrated solution that combines Quanergy’s long-range 3D LiDAR sensors with its advanced perception software, Q-Track delivers real-time object detection, classification and tracking for enhanced loss prevention and security. Author's quote &ldqu...

Delinea, a provider of solutions that seamlessly extend Privileged Access Management (PAM) announced that it is once again a Champion of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023, continuing the company’s commitment to cybersecurity education and evangelism. Cybersecurity best practices In its 20th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a global initiative co-led by the National Cybersecurity Alliance and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) with the goal of providing everyone wit...

Just like fighting against the spread of disease in a clinical environment, healthcare providers must mobilise, coordinate with interconnected partners, and apply sufficient budgetary resources to combat an ever-changing cyberattack landscape. A new set of safeguards is necessary to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical healthcare business operations and data. Ponemon Institute report Not “if,” but “when” healthcare facilities expect a cy...

ELATEC, INID, Kastle Systems, JCI, Last Lock, rf IDEAS, SAFR Scan (RealNetworks), and Sentry Enterprises were each part of an exciting demonstration at the JCI Innovation Room at GSX 2023.  A large number of consultants, integrators, and end users were awed by the simplicity, yet effective access security that PKOC was able to demonstrate. In addition to hardware and cards, there were multiple apps capable of accessing the various devices. Author's quote David Bunzel, PSIA Executive Dire...

Cylera, a pioneer in healthcare IoT intelligence and security, has signed a new three-year agreement with Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, one of the largest hospital trusts in North Kent, serving a local population of half a million people. The agreement comes as the NHS remains a key target for malicious activity from cybercriminals around the world focused on national infrastructure systems and on disrupting essential services. Only recently, two NHS Ambulance Trusts, the South Western Am...

Pioneering provider of secure maritime data communications software, GTMaritime, has received certification to the ISO/IEC 27001 international standard for information security management systems (ISMS).  Defining requirements for an ISMS, ISO/IEC 27001 establishes a holistic approach to information security that encompasses people, policies and technology. Compliance with the standard is evidence that an organisation has created a comprehensive system to asses and manage information secur...