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Lattice Semiconductor, the low power programmable pioneer, announced its MachXO3D™ FPGAs for secure system control received the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP) certification. CAVP validates that critical MachXO3D cryptographic algorithms are compliant with Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), the U.S. federal government’s standard for cryptographic software. By complying with both the CAVP an...

SecuX Technology Inc., a blockchain security company, has released a new firmware 2.0 upgrading SecuX V20, W20 and W10 crypto hardware wallets that support a new coin DigiByte (DGB) for cryptocurrency users to securely store and manage their DigiByte assets through the military-grade Secure Element (SE) to protect their Private Key and Device PIN of SecuX hardware wallets from all kinds of crypto physical and cyber attacks. Faster than Bitcoin “Our technical teams are delighted to be a R...

Vicon Industries, Inc., designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware and components, announced the availability of Valerus version 20, which adds features designed to expand its overall capabilities while maintaining its core value as the easiest VMS on the market. This latest release offers features that include: interactive mapping, an event query engine and bookmarking functionality. Improving event response time Valerus’ new interactive mappin...

Vicon Industries, Inc., designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware and components, announced the availability of Valerus version 20, which adds features designed to expand its overall capabilities while maintaining its core value as an easy VMS on the market. This latest release offers features that include: interactive mapping, an event query engine and bookmarking functionality. Valerus’ new interactive mapping feature provides the ability to c...

Axis Communications announces the release of AXIS Companion software for simple, secure and reliable video management. This easy-to-use video surveillance solution is optimised for small systems up to 16 cameras and is ideal for small businesses needing to monitor their premises, people and assets. AXIS Companion software is intuitive and easy to operate, letting users quickly learn to navigate the system with minimal instruction. Alert notifications keep business owners aware of any suspicious...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc the technology commercialisation company focused solely on cyber security and risk, is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Leonardo MW Ltd, a global high-tech Aerospace Defence and Security company. Crossword is rapidly becoming a pioneer player in the provision of risk assurance systems. Rizikon Assurance allows organisations to assess, assure, visualise and, ultimately, control third party risk. Risk assessment and manag...

Share911, a security technology company that offers critical communication solutions, announced that the company will be showcasing its collaborative mass notification platform at the ISC East Show in booth #1449. ISC East is the northeast’s largest security trade show and will be taking place at the Jacob Javits Center on November 20th-21st, 2019. The show boasts over 7,000 security and public safety professionals coming together in New York each year to meet experts from over 250 leadin...

At this year’s annual Australia National Conference, the ASIS Victoria Australia Chapter hosted 65 security professionals for a day of programming focused on the conference theme ‘Security in a Rapidly Changing World.’ The keynote presentation was jointly delivered by Skeeve Stevens and Shanti Korporaal, advisors and futurists who work with governments and multinational corporations. The session provided insights into contemporary thinking in the context of security-related ri...

A free cyber audit tool has been released to its customers by a global technology leader in integrated access control, intruder alarms management and perimeter protection, in what it believes is an industry first. Gallagher Security has unveiled its Security Health Check (SHC) tool to help its customers identify and understand potential vulnerabilities within their security system. Security risks and system vulnerabilities SHC identifies system vulnerabilities, assesses the severity of the th...

Johnson Controls is introducing the Ethos line of multi-tech contactless access readers from WaveLynx Technologies. Ethos readers are equipped with a choice of credential technologies, enabling customers to choose migration paths to deploy secure credentials. WaveLynx Ethos multi-tech contactless access readers feature a modern aesthetic and state-of-the-art feature set. All Ethos readers are capable of reading legacy Proximity credentials, MIFARE DESFire® smart card credentials, LEAF enabl...

Helping retailers to improve store planning and the flow of footfall, Checkpoint Systems, globally renowned provider of shopper security solutions, has launched an innovative solution, the One Way Surveillance Sensor. One Way Surveillance Sensor Store layouts are critical, designed to influence customer behaviour and improve store flow while highlighting key promotions and merchandise. Developed to monitor directional changes of customer movements in-store, Checkpoint’s One Way Surveilla...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance, announced single sign-on support with SAML 2.0. Single sign-on (SSO) is a session enterprise authentication service that permits a user to leverage one synchronised set of credentials to access the enterprise’s entire suite of applications. Customers can easily add or revoke access to Eagle Eye Cloud VMS via their Active Directory or LDAP. “Eagle Eye Networks is known for its open architecture, enabling customers to...

Confederation of European Security Services, CoESS and Euralarm have published a joint brochure on cyber security. The first copy of the brochure ‘Cyber security - Threat or Opportunity? It’s up to you!’ was launched during the General Assembly of CoESS held on 11 October in Rome. Cyber security breaks up the borders between product development, design, installation, operational continuity and alarm response. The guidelines highlight that when addressing cyber security, it is...

The 22nd edition of inter airport Europe, the International Exhibition for Airport Equipment, Technology, Design & Services, was officially opened at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany. Until Friday, 11th October 2019, a total of 659 exhibitors from 40 countries will present a unique variety of the latest airport equipment on a total net exhibition space of 33,550 square metres. This represents a 5.5% increase in floor space compared with the previous event in 2017. The most important...

Security Essen is continuing to consolidate its position as a platform for the security industry. Numerous companies have confirmed their participation in the leading international trade fair, which will take place at Messe Essen from 22 to 25 September 2020. Particularly pleasing: In addition to many long-standing customers, the registrations also include companies which will take part in Security Essen again for the first time after a break. Amongst others, Telenot and Securiton will present...

IFSEC hosts globally renowned security content and events, with shows in the United Kingdom, India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea and the Philippines. Soon, the IFSEC brand will extend into mainland Europe with the launch of IFSEC Europe, a brand-new biennial security event providing a new gateway to the European integrated security market. Taking place for the first time on 20-22 September 2021 at RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre, IFSEC Europe will create a pan-European home for i...

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, is introducing two hardened PoE power injectors for applications where higher requirements for operating power exist on an Ethernet network. The CNGE1IPS75AC (75 watt) and CNGE1IPS95AC (95 watt) hardened Ethernet PoE power injectors designed to supply PoE operating power to Powered Devices that require greater power than can be provided by IEEE 802.3at for Power...

Crossword Cybersecurity plc, the technology commercialisation company focusing exclusively on the cyber security sector, is pleased to announce the signing of a two-year contract with a FTSE 250 global chemical manufacturer. The customer will use Rizikon Assurance to issue onboarding assessments to their 250 strategic suppliers, in turn displaying their key risk data in the tool’s ‘Supplier Scorecard’ feature. Rizikon Assurance will automate the supplier management process, re...

Bates Security, LLC, a commercial and residential security company based in Kentucky with a branch in Jacksonville, is happy to announce the recent acquisition of Absolute Protection Team from Roger and Karen Marcil of Vero Beach, Florida. Bates Security will be maintaining that location as its second in the state and fourth company branch overall. With the acquisition, Bates will be adding over 2,000 customers to its customer base. "Roger and Karen built a nice and successful company and we are...

Fugue, the company delivering autonomous cloud infrastructure security and compliance, has announced its support for Open Policy Agent (OPA), an open source general-purpose policy engine and language for cloud infrastructure. Fugue is leveraging OPA and Rego, OPA’s declarative policy language, for cloud infrastructure policy-as-code to provide customers with maximum flexibility when implementing their custom enterprise policies. The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) accepted OPA as...

Johnson Controls has introduced its new commercial-grade (EN Grade 3) security system with built-in PowerG long range wireless, 128-bit encryption technology from Tyco. The DSC PowerSeries Pro 1.0 offers cyber protection features and long-range encrypted wireless communications. It is a commercial intrusion security panel that can handle large commercial installations while eliminating the need for wires on sensors or keypads. "An industry-wide concern is how long it can take to install commerc...

The 22nd edition of inter airport Europe, the International Exhibition for airport equipment, technology, design & services, ended with a record visitor number. During the four exhibition days, a total of 14,962 trade visitors from 108 countries came to the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany to discover the latest trends in the airport industry and source innovative equipment and systems. This represents an 8% increase in visitor numbers compared to the previous show in 2017. With a total...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) announces the 2019 keynote and featured speakers for Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s annual executive conference taking place at the Grand Hyatt New York in Manhattan October 29-30. SNG 2019 will feature keynote remarks from Dr. Steven T. Hunt, chief expert for work and technology at SAP; George Oliver, chairman and CEO of Johnson Controls; and Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). Signific...

Nexkey, an end-to-end provider of mobile access control solutions, today announced that it has raised a $6 million Series A round led by Upfront Ventures. Manu Kumar’s K9 Ventures, Mark IV Capital and Anand Chandrasekaran, former Head of Platform for Messenger at Facebook also participated in the round. Secure, cloud-connected app Nexkey’s secure, cloud-connected app turns any smartphone into a digital key, allowing businesses to do away with cumbersome keycards, fobs, and metal ke...

The retail industry is constantly evolving, with a fast-paced environment that requires retailers to quickly respond to changes in the market, while delivering a consistent service that inspires customer loyalty – all in a bid to maintain healthy margins and revenue in what is an increasingly competitive landscape. Helping retailers to drive efficiency and capitalise on new labelling innovations, Checkpoint Systems’ source tagging programme, which celebrates more than 25 years since...

Allegion UK, a pioneer in safety and security, has added the 286DL locking handle to its established range of Brio dual point locks for exterior folding applications. It is ideal for both residential and commercial facilities, joining other Brio accessories for the 286 dual point lock used on Weatherfold 4s and 5c. Designed to ‘suite’ with Brio 288 lever furniture, the 286DL locking handle has been specifically design engineered to secure timber and aluminium folding panels. The sing...

New switches, relays and pressure sensing solutions from Sensata Technologies, global manufacturer of sensors for industrial applications, are helping to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of access control equipment installed in a range of demanding and often remote environments. New devices have been launched to address the three key concerns that design engineers have in creating new access control solutions - space – new designs require smaller components for applications where...

A new cybersecurity service brings professional 24-hour monitoring within reach of SMEs for the very first time. bluedog Security Monitoring, which has been launched by Freeparking.com founder Paul Lomax and cybersecurity expert Tim Thurlings, offers smaller firms the type of managed detection and response service previously only available to large corporates. Highly trained cybersecurity team The launch of bluedog comes as SMEs face increased pressure from customers, regulators and investors...

The ETSI Industry Specification Group (ISG) for Network Functions Virtualisation (NFV) has started working on its next specification release, known as Release 4. While NFV-based deployments are expanding worldwide and show the benefits of network function virtualisation, new technologies are expected to be leveraged and features are being added in support of 5G and novel fixed access network deployments that are emerging in many countries. Network Functions Virtualisation-based deployments The...

DigiCert, Inc., a provider of TLS/SSL, IoT and PKI solutions, announced that it has issued the world’s first Verified Mark Certificate (VMC) for a domain that sends email at scale: CNN.com. With this certificate, CNN is the first company prepared to participate in upcoming pilots of the BIMI (Brand Indicators for Message Identification) standard that require validated logos. Type of digital certificate A VMC is a new type of digital certificate that proves the authenticity of a logo tied...