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Aiphone, the renowned international manufacturer of video and audio intercom, and security communication products, has announced the addition of the IX-EA IP video door station intercom to its robust IX Series portfolio. IX-EA IP video door station intercom The IX-EA from Aiphone is a surface mount, weather-resistant IP video door station, which comes equipped with a 1.23 megapixel fixed colour camera that can be programmed to call up to 20 different stations, with three different call level s...

Digital Guardian, a globally renowned company in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR), has developed a new Ryuk Ransomware Protection Content Pack to detect and defend against Ryuk ransomware. This solution is available free of charge to all Digital Guardian customers globally. The company’s Advanced Threat & Analysis Centre (ATAC) Team worked quickly to create and validate the content pack confirming that, once deployed, the Digital Guardian agent can d...

With increasing numbers of professionals now working entirely from home or as part of a blended workplace solution, the requirement for e-Learning and virtual training options has sharply increased. Having expanded its virtual and e-learning course offerings, the Safety & Security Division at Air Partner plc, comprising aviation safety and security training, research and consulting services from Baines Simmons and Redline Assured Security, has revealed its most popular training courses in 20...

Check Point Research, the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a renowned provider of cyber security solutions globally, has published its latest Global Threat Index for October 2020. Researchers reported that the Trickbot and Emotet trojans continue to rank as the top two most prevalent malware in October, and that the trojans have been responsible for the sharp increase in ransomware attacks against hospitals and healthcare providers globally. File-encrypting ran...

ACRE, a global brand providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced the acquisition of Razberi Technologies based in Farmers Branch, Texas. This purchase will enhance ACRE’s strategic expansion plans for strengthening its video and communications business and product portfolio. This is the latest M&A transaction since ACRE completed the acquisitions of two access control businesses - Open Options in December 2018 and RS2 in May 2019; both of which have continued to prosper and...

Exabeam, the globally renowned Smarter SIEM and security solutions company, has been named a leader in three categories in KuppingerCole’s first Leadership Compass for Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR). Leadership Compass for SOAR KuppingerCole’s Leadership Compass for SOAR report delivers a comprehensive analysis of the SOAR market, including real-world considerations for planning and deploying SOAR products. It includes an evaluation of 11 vendors in the space...

Sectigo®, a provider of automated digital identity management, embedded security, and web security solutions, and Green Hills Software, the pioneer in high-assurance operating systems, have announced a global reseller agreement. The agreement enables Green Hills Software to offer Sectigo's Icon LabsTM Embedded Firewall, integrated and optimised for use with Green Hills Software’s INTEGRITY® real-time operating system (RTOS) and its embedded high-performance TCP/IP v4/v6 host and r...

Videonetics, AI & DL powered Unified Video Computing Platform™ development company, proudly announces technology integration with RBH Access, manufacturer of access control and security management systems. User benefits from the integration Built on the powerful integration framework between Videonetics Intelligent Video Management Software (VMS) and RBH AxiomX Alarm Management Suite, the users are empowered to gain end-to-end control over the physical access points through one centr...

Advanced deep learning methods and a new face finder are contributing to substantial performance upgrades for Cognitec’s FaceVACS face recognition engine. In particular, the new version shows higher accuracy rates for facial images with masks, strong poses and extreme mouth expressions. Extensive research and development efforts to enhance the company’s face finder technology resulted in a tenfold higher detection rate for faces largely covered by facial masks. A specialised algorit...

Renowned risk management company, the SmartWater Group is working with The Survey Association (TSA) and survey equipment manufacturers to help tackle the growing problem of surveying equipment theft. Increasingly, criminal gangs are targeting building and transport construction sites to steal expensive surveying tools. SmartWater Technology, a division of the SmartWater Group has been working with TSA for the past two years, mapping organised criminal gangs targeting survey equipment nationally...

Safeture announced a partnership with Sweden-based Safehotels to provide users of Safeture’s software platform with flagged locations of certified hotels around the world. Safety and security Since 2001, Safehotels independently verifies world-class standards of safety, security and now COVID hygiene for business, conference and leisure hotels, with certified hotels in over 170 cities and more than 65 countries. The certification standard consists of over 270 safety and security element...

Grappling with risks prompted by COVID-19 and escalating violence, Americans prefer modern, touchless security screening systems over legacy metal detectors. They expect their schools, workplaces and ticketed venues to ensure social distancing and would abandon their plans rather than enter a facility with crowded security lines. These and other insights were released by Evolv Technology based on a new survey conducted by The Harris Poll. The survey was conducted online with more than 1,500 Ame...

SALTO Systems, a renowned manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has committed to helping achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as defined by the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly. “SALTO Systems has undertaken a profound transformation towards an increasingly sustainable model to respond to its environmental and social impacts, as well as to the main challenges which the world is facing today in the access control and security market. By proactively respo...

Leonardo announced that Life Link III, an EMS operator in Minnesota and Wisconsin in the United States, has signed a contract for an AW169 and an AW109 Trekker for air medical transport missions. The helicopters will ensure in-flight critical care and transport patients across the upper-Midwest of the country and delivery is anticipated to take place in the fourth quarter of 2021. This order marks the entry of the AW109 Trekker into the US for EMS applications and further grows the success of t...

Vectra®, the pioneer in network threat detection and response (NDR), announces the appointment of Garry Veale as Regional Director for the United Kingdom and Ireland, following another calendar quarter of exceptional business growth. As NDR continues to gain momentum and recognition as essential to business security operations and incident response, Veale will play a pivotal role in driving the continued success of Vectra expansion across the region. Accelerating digital transformation Th...

HITRUST® announced the formation of the HITRUST Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Council to foster collaboration between companies, third-party vendors and advisory service firms. The mission for the TPRM Council is to drive efficiencies and effectiveness as it relates to identifying, assessing and mitigating risk in the complex supply chain ecosystem. Founding members of the TPRM Council are global security, risk, compliance and audit executives representing a diverse cross-section of o...

ASSA ABLOY Door Group, a unit of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland, leads the way with its range of high-performance timber doors for the public, commercial & high-end residential market. Fire door quality Fire Door Safety Week reported 60% of local authorities experienced delays in their fire door programmes, leaving safety to chance and impacting over 16,500 fire doors recently. With local authorities still playing catch-up from these delays, it is vitally important for buil...

Codelocks releases the KL15 KitLock, a keyless access solution for personal lockers and cabinets. The KL15 mechanical lock joins the KitLock by Codelocks range. It features an anti-vandal handle and is suitable for indoor and outdoor applications. Specifically designed for personal use and ideal for storage lockers, the KL15 is a Private Function lock. The user can set their own unique four-digit code and change this as often as they wish – making it easy to use. The code is entered via f...

MicroWorld Technologies Private Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India for collaboration in the area of cyber security. Social security Through this MoU, CERT-In and MicroWorld Tech Private Limited propose to work together to enhance the overall security of the computing environment in India and to address the increasingly complex problems associat...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce its first higher-level Apprentice, trainee Product Engineer Oscar Johnson. Oscar is currently studying for a Higher National Certificate (HNC) at Bournemouth and Poole College for two years, but will continue as a Degree Apprentice for a further four years, with a permanent role at TDSi alongside his studies. TDSi’s Managing Director, John Davies commented, “It’s great to welcome Oscar to TDSi. He’s the first c...

Suprema, a globally renowned company in access control, biometrics and time & attendance solutions, has announced its new partnership with DVS Ltd., a security solutions distributor in the United Kingdom. Suprema – DVS partnership DVS is a well-established distributor of video surveillance products in the UK. By becoming DVS’s first dedicated access control and biometric partner, Suprema aims to expand its customer base, providing UK customers with comprehensive security soluti...

With the ever-changing post coronavirus world, the ability to communicate virtually has never been more important. This is why ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland is improving its customer experience and launching the ASSA ABLOY Customer Support app.  Free to download on Apple and Android mobile devices, the app enables customers to quickly and conveniently contact the right customer service team within ASSA ABLOY in the UK. The app provides customers with remote technical produc...

Industry professionals working on projects in Overtur can now directly export punches collected using the Overtur™ Punch List tool to projects in Procore. Allegion US, a security products and solutions provider announced the integration between Overtur™, a provider of collaboration environment for door hardware and openings, and Procore, a provider of construction management software. With this new integration, contractors and construction professionals working on projects using Ov...

Ping Identity Holding Corp., the Intelligent Identity solution for the enterprise, announced that it has acquired Symphonic Software, a provider of dynamic authorisation for protecting APIs, data, apps and resources through identity. Dynamic authorisation gives IT teams ultimate flexibility to control what users can see and do, enabling enterprises to more easily prevent fraud, improve cyber security, and comply with regulations. Over the past two years Ping Identity and Symphonic have enjoyed...

Dahua Technology, a renowned video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, will hold its online Dahua Technology Partner Day 2020 on 1st of December. The event will be a perfect occasion to get a taste of the Dahua ECO system in the EMEA region. 26 technology partners will bring solutions in the field of security and IoT. Smarter Together is the central theme of the Dahua Technology Partner Day 2020. A total of 26 distinguished Dahua partners will gather to share their knowledge and ex...

Vanderbilt Industries US has utilised the company’s engineering expertise to create efficient and effective Recurring-Monthly-Revenue (RMR) security solutions. RMR security solutions RMR results in systems that are as simple to fit as they are to use. Not only are these systems easy to specify and secure to setup in moments, but they also guarantee a recurring monthly revenue stream. Below are some of the most standard frequently asked questions regarding Recurring-Monthly-Revenue (RMR)...

Conscia Sweden, a provider of security and IT infrastructure solutions, has qualified as the first Cisco IoT Advantage Partner in the world. This is the result of a lot of completed Cisco IoT training and a wealth of practical experience regarding IoT and industrial networks. Conscia has also developed the Conscia DevicePortal software, which is used by both private and public sectors in several countries to quickly connect and manage IoT devices in a secure manner. Building secure solutions...

NEC Corporation and Cyber Defense Institute, Inc., an NEC Group company, announced their support for the INTERPOL Digital Security Challenge (DSC), a virtual cyber crime investigation event that took place from October 12 to 16. During the event, cyber crime investigation officers and experts in digital forensics from 50 countries came together to tackle a complex cyber crime scenario by exchanging knowledge and expertise. The DSC aims to improve the cyber crime investigation capabilities of th...

Gallagher announces the appointment of Jonathon Small in the newly created position of National Key Accounts Manager for Federal in Australia. Small has been part of Gallagher’s Australian team since 2016, with the past three years as Sales Manager for ACT. Based in Canberra, Small has over 10 years’ experience in the security industry and has developed many well-established relationships with Gallagher Channel Partners and customers throughout the federal industry. “Jonathon...

Boon Edam introduces a new touchless button retrofit package suitable for all their automated revolving door models. With the Coronavirus having a lasting impact on the behaviour of people interacting with products in public environments, and the emphasis on health and safety – there is a responsibility to cater to these changing global demands. Automatic revolving doors are excellent examples of naturally touchless entrance solutions, using advanced approach and safety sensors to begin m...