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CybertechLive Europe 2020, the international cyber security exhibition organised in collaboration with Leonardo, is ready to re-start. With the event’s usual two days of debates, conferences and face-to-face meetings postponed until to 2021, the Cybertech Europe will take place on September 16th in a streamlined digital format, virtually bringing together thousands of participants and speakers from the worlds of government and industry. Key guests include Paola Pisano, Italy’s Minis...

Acronis announced the release of Acronis Cyber Protect 15, a B2B solution which integrates backup, disaster recovery, next-generation anti-malware, cybersecurity, and endpoint management tools into a single solution. The findings of the Acronis Cyber Readiness Report 2020 illustrate why organisations need a cyber protection solution that reduces complexity and improves security while remaining cost-effective. With Acronis Cyber Protect 15’s unique integration of data protection and next-g...

Altronix, the globally recognised solutions provider of power and data transmission products for professional security applications, has announced that they continue to expand the company’s popular Trove Access and Power Integration Solutions. Integration with LenelS2 NetBox Altronix now seamlessly integrates its power and sub-assemblies with the LenelS2 NetBox platform for installations supporting up to 28 doors in a single housing.  “Trove solves system design and installat...

While the accuracy rate of traditional rules-based ALPR systems is very good, every false positive still requires human intervention. These service interruptions not only cause customer dissatisfaction but also cost parking operators time, money, and create overall enforcement inefficiencies. To address these issues, Genetec has developed a next-generation machine learning-based engine for Security Center AutoVu™. Optimised to run on current ALPR hardware already used by customers in the...

Door entry and access control manufacturer Videx has introduced a new handle for its range of MiAccess proximity readers. The HL1000-MF provides an ideal access control solution for small to mid-sized installations including offices, guest houses, industrial units and schools. The Mifare proximity handle can be used as a standalone unit or as part of a system including MiAccess readers and other accessories, such as the AL500-MF handle. Sian Luxton, Key Accounts Manager at Videx, said: “T...

ASSA ABLOY, the global provider in door opening solutions, announces that its popular IP-enabled IN120 and IN220 Series locks are now available with an optional push-button keypad. With it, users can configure locks to support PIN only access or can harness additional security by taking advantage of dual authentication using a contactless credential or mobile device combined with a PIN. With the keypad option, IP-enabled IN Series locks offer commercial, educational, healthcare and government f...

Vanderbilt, a global provider of state-of-the-art security systems, announced the launch of their VCredential cloud-based credential management platform. Following the introduction of the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) reader family in conjunction with ACT Enterprise in October 2019, Vanderbilt’s increased expansion in this market responds to the continuing trend toward virtualisation and a shift toward touchless door access.  VCredential is a cloud-based credential management platform...

Sectigo, a provider of automated digital identity management and web security solutions, and Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Trustify, have partnered to deliver advanced web security solutions to companies of all sizes across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The new partnership combines Sectigo's all-in-one Web Security Platform with Trustify's digital signing, email security, and professional management; now available as Trust365. "Sectigo is the first Certificate Authority (CA) to...

ONVIF, the renowned global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, is announcing that it is now live on GitHub, an online open source development platform. The repository at github.com/onvif/specs will help drive the development of ONVIF network interface specifications. “By having a repository on GitHub, ONVIF is making its interface specification development process more accessible, transparent and efficient,” said Per Björkdahl, Chairman of the ON...

Operational Technology (OT) networks are increasingly vulnerable to cyber-attacks as a result of ‘blind spots’ brought on by digital transformation and IIoT – a new report has warned. The report, published by Yokogawa UK and titled Industrial Cyber Threats: Processes & Protection for Industrial Control Systems, highlights the vulnerability of OT networks in critical infrastructure and industrial applications, such as utilities and petrochemical plants, energy generation, a...

Boldon James Ltd, a globally renowned technology solutions company providing data classification and military messaging solutions that enable customers to effectively protect data, enforce controls and manage data distribution, has announced that it has partnered with Deep Secure, a renowned UK cyber security firm, delivering malware-free, policy enforced data to protect against cyber-attacks and data non-compliances. This new strategic alliance will deliver protective governance and safe infor...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has stated that the decision by the City Council of Portland, Oregon, to ban facial recognition technology use by businesses in places of public accommodation, starting January 2021 and to prohibit all city government use of facial recognition technologies are shortsighted decisions that do not consider effective and beneficial applications of facial recognition. Ban on facial recognition tech use The Portland ordinance prohibiting private entities&rsquo...

As the media often reports, the world of cybersecurity can be seen like the ‘Wild West’. There’s now a wide range of Internet of Things (IoT) devices connected to the web, making this a hot topic. Among these devices are security cameras. IoT devices are computers that use software that makes them vulnerable. As the famous cybersecurity evangelist Mikko Hypponen says, "If a device is smart, it's vulnerable!" Hypponen is right. On a daily basis, new vulnerabilities are found in...

Blaine Fredrick has joined Alcatraz as Vice President of Product to lead the technology startup in product development as it delivers its secure, autonomous access control platform. As VP of Product, Frederick serves as a liaison between business, technology and user experience. He manages all components of the Alcatraz Rock product from strategic planning to tactical activities. He connects internal resources with the needs of the addressable market and guides the development of product requir...

AMAG Technology is excited to announce that Symmetry Business Intelligence won Security Today’s New Product of the Year for Big Data Security Analysis. The Security Today New Product of the Year Award honours the outstanding product development achievements of security equipment manufacturers whose products are considered to be particularly noteworthy in their ability to improve security. “We are thrilled to be recognised for our new analytics solution, Symmetry Business Intelligen...

Matrix is gearing up for participation in the 2nd Edition of, IFSEC Virtual Expo 2020 to be held on 17 and 18 September 2020. Matrix will be launching its latest Time-Attendance and Access Control device COSEC ARGO FR along with its People Mobility Management and Video Surveillance solutions. Matrix is well-known for its indigenous and innovative range of solutions for Unified Communications, IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance. Each of the solutions is specifically desig...

The organisers of Milipol Qatar, the international event for homeland security and civil defence, have announced force majeure has prompted the postponement of the event for six months to March 2021. Over recent weeks and months, they have been in constant discussions with key industry authorities and partners to stay abreast of the challenges in the face of disruption due to COVID-19. In the light of the latest developments of the health situation worldwide and especially in Qatar, as announce...

Sectigo, a renowned provider of automated digital identity management and web security solutions, announced the launch of its PKI Risk Assessment Tool designed to help medium and large enterprises assess their exposure to essential security risks. The resource provides IT and cyber security professionals with a brief questionnaire, then produces a custom report that evaluates the organisation’s risk level across 8 different Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) use cases, so that teams can focus...

AlertMedia, the globally renowned threat monitoring and emergency communication solutions provider, has announced that Sara Pratley joined the company as Vice President of Global Intelligence. Vice President of Global Intelligence In her new role as Vice President of Global Intelligence at AlertMedia, Sara Pratley will lead the team responsible for monitoring emerging threats and incidents worldwide, providing actionable intelligence to help keep millions of AlertMedia users safe and informed....

Suprema, a globally renowned provider of access control, biometrics and time and attendance solutions, invites industry members to the “Fusion Face Recognition” live session scheduled on September 17th, where it will introduce the new FaceStation F2 Fusion Multimodal Terminal. The live session is part of Suprema Connect 2020, Suprema’s first virtual event, designed to compensate for traditional security conferences, most of which were cancelled due to COVID-19. At the Fusion F...

Hikvision, an IoT solution provider with video as its core competency, has announced its new generation of wireless alarm systems – the AX PRO – delivering comprehensive alarm solutions for both residential and commercial applications. The newly launched AX PRO product family includes a compact panel hub for a wide range of detectors and peripherals, covering intrusion detection, video verification, smoke detection, flood detection and home automation. Developed with both the instal...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned smart and sustainable building solutions company, has announced that it is introducing a reliable, cyber-hardened IP edge access control device for up to four doors. One of the most powerful, flexible and secure edge access controllers, Tyco Software House iSTAR Edge G2 provides effortless upgrades from existing edge controllers, is OSDP compatible and supports embedded high assurance FICAM operation without additional third-party hardware, making it an i...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned provider of smart security and sustainable building solutions, has announced the introduction of the latest generation of the Tyco American Dynamics victor/ VideoEdge security solution, which offers powerful features, such as Intelligent Person Search, Area Occupancy, new Event Management hub, 64-bit client, and NVR Network Interface Card bonding for increased bandwidth. victor/ VideoEdge solution The Tyco American Dynamics victor/ VideoEdge security sol...

Adept Audio, a new loudspeaker branch focused on the needs of the security industry, announces its line of audio solutions is now available through ADI Global Distribution, a distributor of security, AV and low voltage products. Adept, which has been developed by Origin Acoustics, offers a complete line of in-ceiling, in-wall, indoor-outdoor speakers and subwoofers for residential and commercial security dealers who install sound systems. Dealers can now purchase Adept products at ADI's 108 bra...

Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™) and Sentry Enterprises, a US-based manufacturer of converged biometric identification solutions, have entered into a global licence agreement for Fingerprints’ software platform for access, FPC-BEP, as well as a volume agreement for the FPC T-Shape® sensor module to incorporate into its SentryCard™ security credential. The agreement features converged biometric credentials for physical and logical access to address the increased market...

Alcatraz, developer of autonomous access control products, and Channeltivity, a globally renowned partner relationship management (PRM) solution, have united to help deliver a state-of-the-art channel and training program that fosters partner success. “As a technology-based startup carving out a new space in the security industry for autonomous access control solutions, we knew when it came to managing our dealer network interactions, that the solution had to offer the absolute latest in...

While COVID-19 continues to dominate headlines, another kind of emergency is threatening the lives of millions of Americans around the nation -- food insecurity. To help address this urgent problem in the communities it serves, Allied Universal®, a security and facility services company in North America, recently donated more than 310,000 meals to the following nine food banks. Food banks During these challenging times, more and more people, especially seniors and children, are facing hung...

Due to the worldwide spread of new threats to public health, ‘contactless’ has become more and more important as a preventive measure and this has spurred change in the security industry. Recognising this trend long before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Suprema is already experienced in offering flexible contactless solutions. Suprema R&D has developed a new Facial Recognition solution that provides a fusion of infrared and visual imaging methods coupled with a deep learning...

Security at educational institutions is a highly sensitive issue. No matter whether it is a kindergarten, school, university or private learning institute, concentrated learning requires a harmonious environment to focus on the essentials. High-end video technology can make a decisive contribution to protecting students from any kind of disturbance or untoward incident. Safeguarding schools In the past, schools and universities have repeatedly been the target of active shooter and terrorist a...

Thycotic, a provider of privileged access management (PAM) solutions for more than 10,000 organisations worldwide, including 25 of the Fortune 100, announced enhanced mobile capabilities for its award-winning PAM solution, Secret Server. Secret Server customers can now extend comprehensive privileged access management to mobile devices to keep remote teams productive and secure. More than half of business users use their personal mobile device to access work-related items, according to research...