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In 2025, access management can be a whole lot easier. By making access part of their digital processes, businesses can put time-consuming key management and the cost of changing the locks firmly behind them. Making this switch is a lot easier than many people think. Security and facilities managers everywhere are all too familiar with the drawbacks of outmoded access management workflows. Cumbersome keychains, lost keys, security staff tied to their desks, and mountains of manual key tracking....

Hanwha Vision, a pioneer in video surveillance and security solutions, introduces the Factory & Safety AI Pack – AIA-C01FSP, an innovative solution tailored to the unique needs of manufacturing and logistics environments. With intelligent AI-powered analytics, this AI pack helps managers address safety challenges, streamline workflows, and ensure compliance with industry standards. AI analytics are performed directly on the device, reducing infrastructure costs and enabling real-time...

With its latest update, Regula Document Reader SDK, a comprehensive software solution for identity document verification, ensures 100% support for the new ISO/IEC 39794-5 standard regulating the methods of facial data storage and verification in e-passport chips. According to the ICAO guidelines, all document readers and verification systems must be compatible with the new standard by 2026, with passport issuers required to fully adopt the new format by 2030. ISO/IEC 19794-5:2005 standar...

Netwrix, a vendor specialising in cybersecurity solutions focused on data and identity threats, released the new component of Netwrix Privilege Secure, which simplifies secure remote access for distributed workforces and third-party vendors. The new add-on reduces the attack surface by eliminating traditional VPN dependencies through granular, identity-based access control. It enables employees to access critical systems securely from any location, grants just-in-time privileges to reduce risks...

i-PRO EMEA (formerly Panasonic Security), a pioneering manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, is proud to announce its certification as a Great Place to Work® for the second year in a row. This prestigious recognition highlights i-PRO's unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive, ethical, and empowering workplace culture across its global operations. Key aspect of experience In Europe, the survey revealed that 96% of employees feel welcomed when they j...

Award-winning global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security is gearing up to showcase the latest from its innovative technology suite at its annual Integrate 360 event in Durban next week. Bringing together Channel Partners, End Users, and consultants from across KwaZulu-Natal and wider South Africa, Gallagher’s Integrate 360 event offers attendees the chance to engage in knowledge sessions, presentations, live demonstrations, and valuable networking opportunities. Latest innovative s...

Safetrust, a pioneer in secure identity solutions, announced its upgrade of the Safetrust ecosystem to integrate the MIFARE DUOX® credential. This is the first PKI-based, closed-loop solution designed to meet the needs of modern identity management. The collaboration with NXP Semiconductors allows MIFARE DUOX to integrate with Safetrust’s ecosystem, providing customers with a smooth path to an asymmetric credentialing system that enhances supply chain security without relying on tradi...

Delinea, a pioneering provider of solutions for securing human and non-human identities through centralised authorisation, has introduced new capabilities on its pioneering cloud-native platform, including credential and password support for workforce and business users, intelligent identity lifecycle management and behaviuoral analytics spanning all identity types. These new features will enable enterprises to comprehensively manage the full identity lifecycle across all users from any access...

As organisations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, security pioneers are making strategic shifts toward unified platforms and emerging technologies, according to the newly released 2025 State of Security and Identity Report from HID. The comprehensive study gathered responses from 1,800 partners, end users, and security and IT personnel worldwide, and reveals a significant transformation in how businesses are approaching security, with mobile credentials and artificial intellig...

In Indonesia, cybersecurity stands as a critical concern, despite its relative insulation from global advanced persistent threats. Nevertheless, cyber-attacks persist, impacting citizens and government institutions alike. As businesses transition to digital platforms, the increased implementation of transformative technologies introduces a slew of security risks, endangering critical infrastructure and sensitive data. The Indonesia Cybersecurity market is projected to grow from US$ 2.05 billion...

artius.iD, the global pioneer in secure, self-managed, decentralised individual identity solutions, has appointed former Oracle and Google enterprise sales pioneer Jeffrey Keplar to its Board of Strategic Advisors. Jeffrey Keplar Keplar has more than three decades of experience building sales teams and pioneering enterprise tech sales strategies at the world's largest businesses. He held various sales leadership roles at Oracle over nearly 20 years, ultimately serving as Group Vice P...

Iris ID, a global pioneer in iris recognition technology since 1997 has secured a significant new partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety (TDPS), to add over two hundred more Iris ID iCAM TD100A units to their Livescan systems. This further cements the growing popularity and efficacy of iris recognition technology for law enforcement, criminal justice agencies, and their partners. As a biometric, iris recognition is deemed the most accurate modality over either fingerprint or fac...

Leveraging its decades-long expertise in identity verification, Regula has made its advanced document verification software fully compatible with a wide range of third-party ID scanners and passport readers available on the market. Border control checkpoints, hotels, banks, medical organisations, and other institutions can take advantage of the most robust, forensic-level automated document verification and authentication regardless of the devices they are currently using. ID verification sof...

SenseOn has unveiled the integration of new AI-powered case summaries into its adaptive cybersecurity intelligence platform. This latest AI-native feature is designed to help security teams instantly understand critical threats and accelerate response times by transforming complex security incidents into clear, actionable intelligence.  Case summaries The new capability uses generative AI, which has been trained by and acts as an extension of the organisation’s SOC team, to develop...

3xLOGIC, the pioneering provider of integrated and intelligent security solutions, unveils VIGIL 13, the latest software and camera release for 3xLOGIC’s Video Management solution. It adds many powerful features to the 3xLOGIC lineup, including edge-based deep learning analytics to improve response times, situational awareness, and investigations. With this release, 3xLOGIC offers Automatic Name Plate Recognition (ANPR), Anti-Loitering and Perimeter Protection, Remote Analytics Confi...

Regula, a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification solutions, has launched the portable and autonomous ForensicScope Regula 4125. The new device enables ID verification in any place and environment: at border and inland checkpoints, at airports, in transport, etc. Although the Regula 4125 is only smartphone-sized, it is capable of performing a wide range of document checks typical for professional forensic equipment. Integrity of most security features Th...

Fime has supported ELAN Microelectronics, a global pioneer in human-machine interfaces, in achieving FIDO Biometric Component Certification for its fingerprint authentication solution. FIDO authenticators can now integrate the sensors to further strengthen customer authentication and support the industry drive to reduce the world’s reliance on passwords. Access to digital services The use of a certified biometric component is optional for level 1 and level 2 FIDO authenticators The FID...

Passbolt, a new type of credential and access manager for organisations of all sizes announced it has raised $8 million in Series A financing for its all-in-one open source-based collaborative password and access software. The company was founded in December 2016. Previous funding was pre-seed of $620,000 in December 2018 and $3.1 million seed funding that closed in January 2021. Series A The Series A round was led by new investor Airbridge Equity Partners (Netherlands). Existing investors th...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based RegTech company specialising in AI-powered ID verification and fraud prevention solutions, partnered with 7bet, a pioneering Lithuanian iGaming operator offering sports betting and iGaming services. iDenfy’s Know Your Customer (KYC) software will help 7bet’s gamers access the platform quicker while ensuring legal compliance and minimising fraudulent accounts, such as those who abuse the bonus system or want to overcome bans using multi-accounting. Other t...

IDEMIA Public Security, the provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, proudly announces its top-ranking results in the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Remote Identity Validation Technology Demonstration (RIVTD). IDEMIA emerged as a clear pioneer in Track 3: Liveness Detection, showcasing unparalleled biometric accuracy and fairness. RIVTD series The RIVTD series is a rigorous evaluation designed to challenge and advanc...

HID®, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announced that MediaStorm, a pioneering media and content creation company in China, has adopted HID® Mobile Access® to offer employee badges in Apple Wallet, enabling employees to seamlessly access their office building’s corporate spaces with just their iPhone or Apple Watch. The initiative underscores MediaStorm’s mission to integrate pioneering-edge technology to support a modern and agile workplace that is fle...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security continues to strengthen its presence in the newly amalgamated NSW/ACT region, with the appointment of Jon Liaros as Business Development Manager (BDM). Joining the team earlier this month on 13 January, Jon brings 25 years of experience in the security industry, contributing to the continued growth in the NSW/ACT region. Time for the NSW/ACT region Jon has worked for some of the industry’s most notable organisations, including HID Global...

Entrust, a global pioneer in identity-centric security solutions, announced it has been positioned as the Innovation Index Leader in Frost & Sullivan’s 2024 Frost Radar for Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM). The company also scored second in the Growth Index.  "Being recognised as a Leader in Frost & Sullivan’s 2024 Frost Radar is a testament to our relentless drive for innovation and excellence," said Bhagwat Swaroop, President of Digital Security Solution...

Invixium, a global pioneer in biometric access control, workforce, and visitor management along with RTLS-connected worker solutions announces an enhanced integration of their software platform, IXM WEB 3.0 with System Galaxy software v11.8.5. This integration offers a seamless connection between the two systems, enabling seamless data exchange and providing a scalable, unified platform to manage access control information. Range of access control Dealers of Galaxy Control Syst...

Adopting the provisions of the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) has inspired negligible additional confidence in supply chain cybersecurity among senior cybersecurity professionals, research by consultancy Green Raven Limited indicates. UK financial entities engaging in cross-border operations with the EU must comply with DORA as of January 17th 2025. Responsibility for cybersecurity Green Raven’s research formed a quantitative survey of 200 CISOs and senio...

Commvault, a pioneering provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, introduced an expansion of its platform to provide full and automated forest recovery for the world’s most widely used enterprise identity and access solution, Microsoft Active Directory.   As organisations continue to combat non-stop cyberattacks and threats, Commvault® Cloud Backup & Recovery for Active Directory Enterprise Edition is the latest addit...

Wavestore proudly announces the launch of its innovative Health Monitor, a transformative tool designed to enhance the management of video surveillance security systems and minimise downtime for teams operating in dynamic and challenging environments. Health Monitor has been developed from the ground-up, to address the complexities organisations face with security system management, whether handled in-house or outsourced to a service provider. Centralised dashboards and tools Health Moni...

Iris ID Systems, Inc., a global pioneer in iris recognition technology, is excited to showcase its advanced biometric identification solutions at the 26th annual Intersec Dubai 2025. From January 14-16, visit Iris ID at Booth SA-A22 at the Dubai World Trade Centre to explore a suite of innovative solutions designed for diverse industries. Iris and face fusion solutions "Intersec Dubai provides the perfect stage for Iris ID to showcase its leadership in pioneering iris biometric and multimodal...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, a pioneer in identity security and authentication services, has been awarded a 10-year blanket purchase agreement (BPA) worth up to $194.5 million from the General Services Administration (GSA) for its identity proofing capabilities. IDEMIA is one of 8 technology providers selected by GSA to accelerate the deployment of next-generation identity-proofing technologies for Login.gov, a secure sign-in platform used by the public to create a single digital accou...

Award-winning global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security is gearing up to showcase the latest in its innovative technology suite at Intersec Dubai from 14-16 January 2025.  Together with their Technology Partners, DEA Security, COMMEND, Moro Hub, and Stratus Technologies, Gallagher will be showcasing their latest advanced perimeter protection, innovative access control, secure credentials, Apple Wallet integration, as well as the recently released, Controller 7000 (C7000) Enhanc...