Access control news

Johnson Controls has announced the release of the advanced CEM Systems S3050 Portable Reader is a lightweight hand-held card reading device for use with the AC2000 access control and security management system. It is designed to be used for ID card validation at temporary entrances or remote sites which have no power and as a mobile device for random checks within pre-defined zones. Portable ID card reader A large full colour touch screen provides quick and easy navigation and also provides in...

Today’s market wants access management systems that are easy to set up and use. They must be easily scalable and able to integrate with other security solutions like video and intrusion systems. And access management systems need to be highly resilient and always available. With the introduction of the Access Management System 2.0, Bosch has addressed all these needs. Access Management System 2.0 The entire customer journey is designed to be as effortless and as simple as possible. Speci...

HID Global®, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announced that the company and its HID DigitalPersona® multifactor authentication software have been included in the “Champion” category of the 2019 Identity and Access Management (IAM) Emotional Footprint Diamond Report from SoftwareReviews, a division of world-class IT research and consulting firm Info-Tech Research Group. Software users ranked HID DigitalPersona software in the top market quadrant containing...

Boon Edam Inc., a global provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced they are demonstrating an integrated optical turnstile solution in booth #703 at the ISC East exhibition in New York City. ISC East is the largest security trade show in the Northeast region of the US, bringing together 7,000 security and public safety professionals with over 300 leading security brands for the 2-day event. Boon Edam is also the official turnstile sponsor of the show, which runs...

NEC Corporation and NEC Asia Pacific have announced their participation at the inaugural SFF x Switch event at the Singapore EXPO Convention & Exhibition Centre from 11th to 15th November 2019. SFF x Switch During the three-day exhibition and conference of SFF x Switch (11-13 November), NEC will exhibit a suite of digital solutions aimed at empowering financial service providers with the technology to create innovative digital services for their customers. Key solutions to be exhibit...

Fugue, the company delivering autonomous cloud infrastructure security and compliance, has announced the release of the Fugue Best Practices Framework to help cloud engineering and security teams identify and remediate dangerous cloud resource misconfigurations that aren’t addressed by common compliance frameworks. Users can deploy the Fugue Best Practices Framework within minutes to improve the security posture of their Amazon Web Service (AWS) cloud environments. Cloud misconfiguration...

HID Global, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announced that it is collaborating with VMware to drive mass adoption of mobile access to digital and physical places by adding HID Mobile Access for opening buildings and doors to VMware Workspace ONE, an intelligence-driven digital workspace platform for managing any app on any device. The collaboration will make it possible for Workspace ONE users, for the first time, to more securely open doors with their smartphones as part of a unified...

Vanderbilt, globally renowned provider of state-of-the-art security systems, has announced the addition of three ZKTeco biometric readers into its access control portfolio. ZKTeco biometric readers The latest addition to the ever-growing access control portfolio comes off the back of the launch of the company’s Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) readers, plus the inclusion of Akuvox’s IP Door Entry Phones into their collection of products. As with the BLE readers, the biometric readers int...

PSA, one of the pioneer consortiums of professional systems integrators, announced a partnership with Magnasphere, a US manufacturer of door contact technology. Magnasphere features magnetic, non-defeat resistance to permanent contact welding, and all-steel construction. Magnasphere Motion, powered by Inxpect, features advanced radar and radio sensors that dramatically reduce false alarms found in other motion sensing technologies. “Magnasphere’s technology is an excellent addition...

ExtraHop, global provider of cloud-native network detection and response solutions, has announced that it has joined the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), which brings together an elite group of security-related companies partnering with Microsoft to defend against threats facing hybrid enterprises today. ExtraHop also announced a new integration between the ExtraHop Reveal(x) platform and Microsoft Azure Sentinel enabling faster threat investigation and remediation. ExtraHop...

Arcules, the innovator of integrated cloud-based video and access control services, announces a partnership with Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) to provide its Integrated Video Surveillance Service to modern enterprises. The collaboration is intended to be global, starting across North America. The partnership between Arcules and Siemens demonstrates the increasing importance of cloud-based security solutions, which have recently experienced tremendous growth. By offering the Arcules Service,...

MedixSafe, a provider of access control cabinet market, is pleased to announce the launch of its new website showcasing its diverse access and key control solutions. The Memphis, TN-based company was founded in 2009 when it first began designing and manufacturing narcotics control cabinets for the EMS market. MedixSafe’s triple security-plus technology® with wireless connection to a user’s network and mobile devices enables the user to reliably monitor and track access to their...

Applied Risk, specialist in industrial cyber security for critical infrastructure, has been accredited by internationally-recognised professional certification board CREST for its Operational Technology (OT) Penetration Testing services. Accreditation for technical security  CREST supports the technical information security industry, providing accreditation for technical security services and professional-level certifications for individuals that provide penetration testing, cyber inciden...

As an innovator in certified physical security for asset protection, Technocover will be demonstrating the depth and breadth of its LPCB approved steel systems for the hardening of every type of site against unauthorised access. The Mid Wales-based expert in turnkey high security, including UltraSecure doors, access covers, enclosures, access control and accessories, will be participating in LPCB’s highly anticipated Live Lab over the two days of the show. Visitors will be able to view th...

Farpointe Data, the access control industry's OEM for RFID credentials and readers, has announced that at ISC East 2019 on November 20-21 in Booth 947, attendees can see how the company’s Conekt mobile smart phone access control identification solution integrates the same advantages for Android smartphones as Apple iOS delivers, such as 3-D Touch, Widget and Auto-Unlock, into the Conekt Wallet App version 1.1.0. All new improvements create the same increased user conveniences for Android...

New research commissioned by Check Point shows that GDPR is delivering a strong positive effect overall for European businesses – but with some significant variations between countries in terms of adopting GDPR measures. Check Point has also developed a new free online tool called GDPRate to guide businesses through the essential components of an effective GDPR compliance strategy. The study of 1,000 CTOs, CIOs, IT managers and security managers in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK...

UVeye, global provider of top-tier solutions for automated external inspection of vehicles, has officially launched its UV Inspect threat detection technology. Developed to instantly detect threats – such as bombs, weapons, and drugs – stowed in the undercarriage of vehicles, UV Inspect is powered by deep learning computer vision technologies. UV Inspect threat detection UV Inspect meets the challenge of automating threat detection for new and unfamiliar vehicles. The pioneering UV...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, globally renowned technology commercialisation and solutions firm focused solely on cyber security and risk, has announced that it will be collaborating with global cyber security expert, NCC Group plc, on third-party cyber security and risk assurance. Cyber security audit service NCC Group gives customers the choice of Crossword’s Rizikon portal as a basis for the questionnaire and risk reporting NCC Group will offer customers the choice of using Crossword&...

Allied Universal, global security and facility services company in North America, has recently announced the acquisition of Advent Systems, Inc., international low-voltage integrator of IP video, access control, structured cabling and audio/visual systems based in Elmhurst, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Acquisition of Advent Systems "Adding Advent Systems helps us grow strategically and geographically especially within the Chicago market," said Steve Jone...

Omada A/S, a global pioneer of Identity Governance and Administration (“IGA”) software and cloud delivered IGA services, announced the appointment of Michael Garrett as CEO. IGA services improve compliance and IT security, manage secure access across all corporate systems, ensure employee access is compliant with access policies and help to automate IT processes for better efficiency. Michael joins Omada with extensive software and services experience and was most recently CEO at Wo...

Hikvision, the provider of innovative video security products and solutions, exhibited its latest innovative technologies, products and solutions at the China Public Security Expo (CPSE) 2019 in Shenzhen from October 28 to 31. This year marked the second anniversary of Hikvision’s AI Cloud. Hikvision’s presentation was dubbed ‘Fusing Data for a Smarter World’ and showcased its AI Cloud platform which supports integration of IoT and information network data designed to em...

Imou new product launch was held with the theme ‘Gathering and Growing’ in Shenzhen, where industry experts, Imou primary partners from all over the world, and international media gathered together to witness the launch of Imou’s new products for both domestic and overseas market. The event also demonstrated the rapid growth of Imou in the past year and how Imou will support and benefit the partners in future. Consumer IoT industry Mr. Xie pointed out that Imou will continue...

Eaton announces the availability of its new Scantronic grade 2 and 3 panels, both compatible with SecureConnect™ - an innovative smart security management system for residential and commercial buildings. The expandable, remotely configurable panels are ideal for medium and large premises, as they allow users to connect and manage up to 50 or 200 zones. SecureConnect™ panel benefits include a lower cost per zone thanks to an innovative, 10-zone expander design, rather than the tradit...

Anixter International Inc., a distributor of network & security solutions, electrical & electronic solutions and utility power solutions, enters into a definitive agreement with an affiliate of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (‘CD&R’) to be acquired in an all cash transaction valued at approximately $3.8 billion. The transaction will result in Anixter becoming a private company and is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2020. Under the terms of the merger a...

Johnson & Quin, a full-service provider of direct mail production and mailing services, announced the successful completion of their 2019 SOC 2 Type 2 examination. The company initially completed its SOC 2 Type 1 examination in 2018. “Completing the examination verifies that our security processes are consistent, ongoing and sustainable,” explained Manish Haria, VP, CISO and CIO for Johnson & Quin. “Putting a compliance framework in place and having it audited by indep...

Device Authority, a pioneer in Identity and Access Management (IAM) for the Internet of Things (IoT), announced it has been accepted into the Venafi Machine Identity Protection Development Fund. For decades, code signing has been used to verify the integrity of software, and nearly every organisation relies on it to confirm their code has not been corrupted with malware. Code signing keys and certificates are used in a wide range of products, including firmware, operating systems, mobile applica...

SALTO Systems, global manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has named Jeff Thomas to the commercial sales team position of Regional Sales Manager for the Plains Region.  Based in Iowa, Jeff oversees sales activity and territory growth in the Midwest Plains Region that includes North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, and West Wisconsin. He reports to SALTO Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales Michael J. Mahon. Security and access control sol...

CSM has dramatically improved visibility and control over its security operations with the adoption of employee scheduling and workforce management software SmartTask. Following a period of rapid expansion, the company needed to replace existing paper-based systems, so that it could better monitor and coordinate a team of around 100 security guards that work across Scotland. This has enabled CSM to improve service delivery, enhance duty of care and support business development while reducing it...

Traka is the key management solution of choice for leading multi-sector business protection management company, Guarding UK, ensuring compliant key holding services and integrated audit control capability. Guarding UK manages nearly 1,500 sites across the UK, protecting in the region of £40bn worth of assets at commercial, corporate and residential sites across industry sectors including central London premier sites, retailers, property owners and management agents, together with airports...

Codelocks Inc., an access control company that designs and distributes innovative, standalone keyless door locks and access products, announces a strategic partnership with Tether Technologies, a developer and manufacturer of digital tethering solutions for master keys and access cards. The challenge in the industry is to prevent keys from being lost while on the job, Tether Technologies’ focuses on ways to address and resolve human error associated with master key loss. In 2015 Tether Te...