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At this year’s IAA Show in Hannover, Labcraft, the industry-pioneering designers and manufacturers of LED lighting for commercial vehicles, is presenting its latest Banksman lighting systems alongside a new range of compatible harness kits, designed to save time and money during installation. Available in four models – BM2, BM3, BM4 and BM6 - Labcraft’s innovative Banksman lighting solutions deliver additional bright light around the vehicle, helping drivers to manoeuvre more...
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...
Cyware, the globally renowned company in threat intelligence management, security collaboration, and orchestrated response, announced that it is a recognised pioneer in Frost and Sullivan’s '2024 Threat Intelligence Platform' (TIP) Radar Report. The TIP industry encompasses more than 20 vendors, and Frost & Sullivan selected the top 10 based on solid growth potential, rapid growth rates and commitment to innovation. Cyware is one of only three vendors to lead the report’s Innova...
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS") has now approved Identiv's transaction to sell its physical security business and assets to Vitaprotech, the security solutions provider that also acquired British manufacturer, Tdsi in 2019. The Identiv sale was originally announced in April this year, but was subject to regulatory approval under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act and to approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). On August...
With cybercrime rising and new cybersecurity legislation tabled by the UK government, BM TRADA is encouraging businesses to achieve ISO 27001 certification sooner rather than later to safeguard information security and avoid non-compliance. Cybercrime has risen significantly in recent years, with 32% of businesses in the UK now attacked at least once a week, according to statistics gathered by The Independent. Phishing and ransomware attacks have had a particularly disruptive impact, with 61% o...
With immediate effect, netfiles GmbH, a provider of virtual data rooms and highly secure data exchange solutions, is adopting passkey authentication as an additional and convenient option to log in. Thanks to passkeys, users no longer have to remember passwords and can keep their user accounts reliably protected against phishing and cyber-attacks. It has long been understood that logging in with a password is a not particularly secure way of accessing applications, websites and online shops. Wh...
The Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response (PPVAR), an organisation established to promote the value of verification and validation of alarm events during the emergency response process, recently announced a new Vice President. The new PPVAR Vice President for Alarm Industry role will be filled by Ms. Tammy Cozby, VP of Commercial Monitoring at Everon. With over three decades of experience, Tammy has dedicated herself to central station management within the security sector. Act...
Corsha Inc., a Washington D.C.-based cybersecurity firm, known for its innovative Identity Provider for Machines of all kinds, has been awarded a new contract through a competitive RFP released by the Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CyManII) for the Department of Energy (DOE). Corsha will join a diverse team led by Michigan Tech University, collaborating with experienced organisations in manufacturing, cybersecurity, and sustainability. Cybersecurity playbook The aim of the...
ALCEA will showcase a diverse lineup of critical infrastructure access management solutions in booth 1642 at the Global Security Exchange, to be held September 23-25 at the Orange County Convention Centre in Orlando. The company plans to focus attention on its entire resettable line of keyless products. Additionally, other solutions in the booth will include the ABLOY Super Weather Proof Padlock; ALWIN software integration to ABLOY PROTEC2 CLIQ™ CWM remote access control s...
Global security solutions specialist, Gunnebo has achieved the prestigious bronze EcoVadis status, affirming its dedication to evolving sustainable business practices and corporate responsibility. EcoVadis is a globally recognised sustainability rating platform that assesses the environmental and social performance of companies across various industries. It evaluates a company’s performance based on four key categories: Environmental Impact, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustaina...
A North East tech specialist has doubled sales revenues in the last 12 months following a raft of major contract wins across the region’s manufacturing, hospitality and education sectors. Providing technology support services including cybersecurity, data networks, and IP camera and access control systems to regional and national organisations from its Follingsby Park-based head office, Advantex has seen turnover increase to £12 million in FY24. DMARC service The firm, which als...
Arrow Electronics has developed and launched a resource dedicated to the latest trends in EV charging for the automotive industry. Expanding their comprehensive library of content, Arrow is championing engineers in developing the next generation of electric vehicle chargers and the corresponding software ecosystem that supports them. Online EV-charging resource hub Arrow has introduced a free eBook that delves into the latest developments in EV charging The hub offers design and technical su...
According to Gartner®, by 2028, 75% of enterprises will prioritise backup of SaaS applications as a critical requirement, compared with 15% in 2024. Many of the largest organisations in the world rely on Salesforce as their CRM app that powers their business operations, helping them drive revenue faster. As the single source of truth for many downstream financial applications, Salesforce users cannot risk costly downtime caused by accidental errors or cyber events that can trigger a ca...
Homes without a security system are 300% more likely to be broken into, according to the Pew Research Centre. Despite a decrease in burglary rates, a break-in still occurs every 26 seconds in the US. Zumi’s state-of-the-art gate openers aim to combat this threat, providing robust security solutions that empower customers to protect their families and properties. Zumi incorporates the latest technologies in the design and manufacturing of its products. Zumi gate openers come with an exclus...
RecFaces, a pioneering provider of advanced facial biometric software, is excited to announce its upcoming business trip to India from August 20 to September 21, 2024. Partnering with Startologic Technologies, RecFaces will be presenting its innovative solutions at the Fire & Security India Expo (FSIE) in Mumbai from August 22 to 24, Booth No. B-26, P8. At FSIE, RecFaces will showcase their sought-after flagship products based on facial recognition technology, Id-Guard and Id-Gat...
What to do if a disaster suddenly strikes? Whether it is flooding, a major fire or a power cut - every second counts in an emergency. Essen was one of the first cities in Germany to prepare for such scenarios with a disaster protection plan. Trade visitors to Security Essen will find out what these plans and measures look like on 20 September 2024, when the organisers will present their concept live at the security fair. “With this, we provide a unique insight into the strategies and tech...
Viking Electronics proudly announces its commitment to enhancing school safety through the support of Alyssa's Law, which mandates panic buttons in schools to expedite law enforcement response time during emergencies. Alyssa's Law, named in honour of Alyssa Alhadeff, a victim of the tragic Parkland school shooting, requires schools to install panic buttons for quick law enforcement notification. Viking panic buttons are ideal tools in fulfilling this mandate. The PB-3 and PB-3-IP provide...
Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., announced a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionise the security industry. The company projects that its autonomous AI-powered security solutions will deliver an estimated $10 million in human guarding cost savings to its clients in August 2024 alone which clients would otherwise be subject to without the benefit of RAD’s solutions. This achievement underscores RAD&rsqu...
CovertSwarm, a global ethical hacker, red team, and cybersecurity solution provider, launched its Academy Program last September and is welcoming its second intake at the same time this year. The first iteration of the Academy Program proved to be a huge success, with all three academy members kick-starting successful ethical hacking careers at CovertSwarm. The program aims to make careers in cybersecurity more accessible, providing a clear pathway for individuals from any background to receive...
Having doors with mechanical security can be a drag on the effectiveness and efficiency of facilities management. While wiring ever more locks to make access control more flexible is expensive and disruptive, a wireless solution built for compatibility can be the answer. It takes a few minutes to swap almost any mechanical cylinder for a digital cylinder and connect it to an access control system. The battery-powered Aperio® C100 Cylinder can equip almost any door without the need for cabl...
Bugcrowd, the pioneer in crowdsourced security, announced the availability of its Continuous Attack Surface Penetration Testing (CASPT) solution on the Bugcrowd Platform. This solution provides customers with a proactive security approach to continuously meet compliance goals and reduce their external risk asset exposure. Continuous Attack Surface Penetration Testing (CASPT) is designed for customers with an evolving attack surface that only does pentesting once or twice a year, leaving &l...
Rapid7, Inc., a pioneer in extended risk and threat detection, announced the release of its Ransomware Radar Report in conjunction with the company’s presence at Black Hat USA. The all-new research report provides a fresh perspective on the global ransomware threat by analysing, comparing, and contrasting attacker activity and techniques over an 18-month period ending June 30, 2024. According to the report, ransomware groups continue to refine their craft, building and scaling business mo...
HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announced it has acquired Sewio Networks (Sewio), a pioneering provider of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) platforms for asset management, intralogistics, and improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). The addition of Sewio expands HID’s growing RTLS portfolio, particularly for asset-tracking use cases in automotive and manufacturing. “Welcoming the Sewio team into the HID family reinforces our commi...
Gunnebo Entrance Control has announced a strategic partnership with the Arab Organisation for Industrialisation (AOI) and the Transport Information Technology Company (TransIT), a subsidiary of the Ministry of Transport, Egypt. The new collaboration is set to enhance local manufacturing capabilities and support technological localisation in the production of electronic gates, leveraging advanced Swedish expertise. In a significant step towards reducing imports and boosting local production, a t...
Gunnebo Safe Storage, in partnership with Tecnosicurezza, is at Security Essen to unveil a host of innovative new products alongside a dedicated panel speaker slot to discuss the importance of European standards in the security of banking. On Tecnosicurezza stand 6E12, the pioneering global provider of secure storage solutions will unveil brand new locking solutions, including a powerful electronic safe lock tailored for safes, strong rooms and vault doors. MiniTech technology Visitors to the...
Critical Response Group (CRG), the nation’s pioneer in critical incident mapping data, has become an Industry Partner in the ZeroNow alliance of educators, security specialists, technology experts and students working to bring violent incidents in schools to zero. CRG combines military-inspired techniques and rigorous on-site verification processes to deliver detailed, accurate, and human-verified critical incident maps that enhance emergency response coordination and save lives. Public...
Lock and access control manufacturer Codelocks has created a new board of directors following significant global growth. Senior leadership in all of Codelocks’ markets are receiving new positions too, as the company, marking 33 years in operations, focuses on greater international expansion. The award-winning access control solutions provider has dramatically increased its revenue in recent years. The increase has been driven by 22 new products and solutions, two new international locatio...
Camden Door Controls has just released two new publications to support its line of industry-pioneering locking products, including maglocks, strikes, and cabinet locks. These new guides are invaluable technical references for installers and system specifiers. A new 27-page Locking Products catalogue/guide features the detailed product information needed to select and specify Camden electrified locks, as well as the options, faceplates, accessories, and installation tools available to support th...
Aerospike, Inc. announced that the BSV Blockchain trials of Aerospike, which underpins its groundbreaking Teranode blockchain transaction platform, has achieved sustained throughput of over three million transactions per second (TPS), enabling Teranode to support over one million global BSV Blockchain transactions per second (100 billion a day). These results far outstrip the performance of traditional core banking infrastructure and payment systems. BitCoin (BTC), the firs...
Cyware, the pioneer in threat intelligence management, security collaboration, and orchestrated response, announced the appointment of Terrence Driscoll as Chief Information Security Officer. Terrence is an accomplished cybersecurity expert with an exceptional record of execution and leadership. He most recently served as Managing Director, Global Head of Security and Controls Assurance for JP Morgan Chase & Company where he led a global team responsible for Security Architecture, Security...
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