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Rapid7, Inc., a pioneer in extended risk and threat detection, announced the addition of third-party detections for defence-in-depth with Managed Threat Complete (MTC), the company’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution. Rapid7’s global service now includes coverage for CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Native endpoint security has always been part of Rapid7's defence-in-depth approach. Now, by enriching and layering...

More than half (54%) of European IT decision makers (ITDMs) admit that the fear of their organisation being attacked by cybercriminals regularly keeps them awake at night. The figure rises to 63% among smaller-sized companies with 100-249 employees, according to data from Corelight. Titled: Productive Paranoia - How Threat Hunters Can Turn Their Fear of the Unknown into a Positive, the report gathered insights from senior ITDMs across the UK, France, and Germany and highlights the anx...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services company, has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers by State (2024), ranking in the top 100 for Illinois, New Jersey and North Carolina. “Allied Universal is honoured to be recognised as one of America’s best employers by Forbes magazine,” said Steve Jones, global chairman and CEO of Allied Universal. Forbes list Jones added: “We are proud to...

As the world marked International Identity Day on September 16th, it served as a timely reminder of how critical identity management has become in the increasingly digital lives. This observance not only underscores the vital role that secure identity systems play in protecting personal information but also emphasises their importance in safeguarding the integrity of the entire ecosystem. With cyberattacks capable of causing devastating effects, robust identity management is no longer just a p...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based RegTech company, announced new automated features in its Know Your Business (KYB) platform, which will contribute to the company’s goal to help transform the Fintech industry by revolutionising the business verification process. As financial crimes and regulatory pressures rise, iDenfy’s team focuses on changes in the traditional or manual KYB process, enabling companies to quickly and accurately verify business entities and minimise risks without sacrifici...

March Networks®, a global pioneer in cloud-based intelligent video surveillance, is excited to unveil AI Smart Search at the 2024 Global Security Exchange (GSX) trade show in Orlando, USA. This innovative feature uses generative AI to transform how businesses search and analyse video data, helping them work smarter and faster to remotely identify and fix issues across their locations. AI Smart Search AI Smart Search leverages natural language processing and advanced algorithms to identify...

As part of the company’s ongoing efforts to continue innovating to deliver the highest quality product offerings for the fast-changing security industry, Axis Communications is exhibiting its latest innovations at the 2024 Global Security Exchange (GSX). Amongst its newest offerings are the AXIS Q1971-E Thermal Camera, a halogen-free thermal camera that provides reliable detection and verification in all weather and light conditions, as well as AXIS Image Health Analytics, which...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is highlighting its Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit and other innovative key control solutions for educational security starting at GSX 2024.  The EKG Kit is designed to enhance emergency response and lockdown procedures in educational institutions, corporate campuses, and more, and is featured at booth #1287 alongside a comprehensive range of key control and asset management solutions. Other key control solut...

Altronix, the recognised pioneer in power and data transmission for the professional security industry, is featuring its expanded lineup of industry-proven technologies designed to enhance and protect critical infrastructure here at GSX 2024, in booth 2660. Altronix continues to set new benchmarks with solutions that deliver unmatched reliability and efficiency for both end-users and systems integrators. Data transmission solutions “We are excited to demonstrate our latest power and dat...

IDIS Americas, a new IDIS business unit formed from the recent merger of IDIS America and Costar Technologies, is kicking off GSX 2024 in Orlando with a strong presence. At Booth #1917, attendees can explore its comprehensive lineup of advanced surveillance solutions, including the scalable IDIS Solution Suite (ISS) VMS and a wide range of AI-powered, NDAA-compliant video surveillance technologies. Innovative surveillance solutions These solutions highlight IDIS Americas' commitment to d...

SARGENT, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, is displaying its latest innovations and product enhancements at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 in Booth #1434. Highlights include an expanded suite of locks with visual status indicators, newly enhanced integrated mechanical and electronic access control solutions, and mortise locks with Motorised Electric Latch Retraction (MELR). Door control solutions "Our commitment to innovation drives us to continuously expand and improve our product offering...

SARGENT, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, is set to showcase its newly expanded lineup of locks featuring visual status indicators at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) in booth 1434. These innovative locks provide instant visual verification of door status, enhancing security, safety, and privacy while delivering robust, enduring protection across diverse applications. Innovative door control solutions "This advanced offering of locks with visual status indicators is testimony to SARGENT’s c...

Pioneering global sensor manufacturer OPTEX will be exhibiting at the International Security Expo (ISE) to showcase the advanced capabilities of its range of intrusion detection solutions. For the high-security environments, including critical infrastructure, logistics centres, banks, museums, luxury residential properties and more, OPTEX will be providing a series of live demonstrations of its award-winning REDSCAN LiDAR sensors throughout the show. REDSCAN sensors REDSCAN sensors enhance en...

Corbin Russwin, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, is displaying a comprehensive portfolio of innovative electronic access control and mechanical hardware solutions in Booth #1434. These innovations address the evolving security needs of modern facilities, emphasising safety, efficiency, and user experience. Innovations in access control “Our latest innovations in access control and status indicators reflect Corbin Russwin’s dedication to exceed the evolving security, safety and privacy n...

Corbin Russwin, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, will proudly showcase its enhanced portfolio of locks featuring visual status indicators at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) from September 23-25, 2024, in Orlando, FL. These innovative locks offer instant visual verification of whether a door is locked or unlocked, addressing security, safety and privacy needs across various applications. Extended portfolio of locks "The newly extended portfolio of Corbin Russwin locks with visual status indicator...

HOLOWITS successfully held the Autumn 2024 New Product Launch on September 20, 2024, in Shanghai. At the event, HOLOWITS showcased various kinds of cutting-edge products as well as innovative security solutions, drawing the attention of numerous industry pioneers and partners. Embracing Al in security Under the theme Embracing AI era of Security Industry, Neko Wong, Marketing Director of HOLOWITS, led the event and presented the latest advancements in AIoT technology. During the presentation...

Highly satisfied visitors, a significant 25 percent increase in exhibitors, and countless successful discussions at the trade fair stand: After four intensive days, the pioneering trade fair for the security industry, Security Essen, has come to a successful close. With more than 500 exhibitors from 36 nations and over 20,000 trade visitors - an increase of 17 percent - from 86 nations, the trade fair offered a comprehensive platform for innovations and future trends relating to secur...

At GSX 2024, Hanwha Vision (Booth 1701) is highlighting its full range of AI-powered, cloud-connected surveillance solutions, from hardware devices offering 24/7 protection to software-based business intelligence delivering new data-driven business insights. GSX attendees will see new applications of AI in Hanwha Vision’s IP cameras enabling precise detection, robust search, elevated data analysis, and enhanced image quality. New OnCloud VSaaS Hanwha is showing how cloud capabilities...

3DX-Ray LTD announces the first delivery of seven ThreatScan®-AS1 systems to an important European customer at this year’s International Security Expo. 3DX-Ray will again be exhibiting at this year’s prestigious International Security Expo on the 24th and 25th of September 2024. They can find 3DX-Ray on stand E42 and where they will be demonstrating the ThreatScan®-AS1(ISC), the ThreatScan®-LS1 and the ThreatScan®-LS3 portable x-ray systems. They will also prese...

Equipping an escape, fire, or emergency exit with cost-efficient, effective electronic security can be a challenge, particularly where a door is already in place. The Security Door Closer from ASSA ABLOY offers an intelligent, flexible solution. Its innovative product design is also suited to controlling access through interior doors, maintaining aesthetics while enhancing barrier-free door use.  Escape door issues Emergency exits and escape doors must always offer a fast, reliable route...

Hikvision, a major manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value is excited to announce the release of the DS-KIS600 Intercom Kit, designed to deliver advanced home security in a compact package. Two-way communication Featuring the DS-KV6113-WPE1 door station, this kit offers crystal-clear two-way communication with a noise-reducing microphone, perfect for narrow door frames. With the Hik-Connect App, home...

Codelocks introduces Gate Solutions by Codelocks – XtraD Heavy Duty Gate Lock to its expanding range of access control lock solutions. XtraD Heavy Duty Gate Lock Codelocks’ single-point, bolt-through, fixed gate lock is specifically designed for gates where a coded lock is the preferred method of entry for secured perimeters and outdoor areas. The XtraD Heavy Duty Gate Lock is a robust, durable access control solution designed to withstand the toughest conditions....

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the provider of convenient and trusted biometric-based solutions, has launched its newest product, ID2Issuance, a cloud native credential issuance and management system that Motor Vehicle Agencies can use to quickly validate applicants’ photos and signatures, perform one-to-many (1:N) facial and fingerprint biometric matching, and document management for driver licenses and/or ID cards, all while keeping individuals’ Personal Identifiable Informa...

Dataminr, one of the world’s pioneering AI companies, is launching ReGenAI (Regenerative AI), a new form of generative AI that automatically regenerates textual descriptions as events unfold. Using predictive AI to analyse and synthesise key developments detected in more than one million public data sources, ReGenAI distils multidimensional events into concise event briefs that dynamically update.  Regenerating event Customers can gain a rapid understanding of an evolving event thr...

At Rapiscan, they are driven by a profound commitment to sustainability that transcends borders. The investment in innovative solutions, such as the beMatrix booth structure and reusable fixtures, embodies the dedication to protecting both the environment and the people they serve. They understand that every action they take has a ripple effect, and they are passionate about making a positive impact on a global scale. Environmental footprint The trade show industry is notorious for generating...

IN Groupe and IDEMIA Group have entered into exclusive negotiations regarding the acquisition of IDEMIA Smart Identity, one of the three divisions of IDEMIA Group. With this projected acquisition, IN Groupe will further enhance its size, geographic reach, cutting-edge technologies and differentiated know-how to reinforce its position in the physical and digital identity markets globally. Secure identity solutions "We are looking forward to joining forces with IDEMIA Smart Identity to create a...

Pimloc a world-pioneering AI video privacy, redaction, and intelligence company announces a project pilot with Sussex Police and Microsoft. The collaboration helps to make multimedia redaction for subject access requests and digital evidence faster and more accurate through the implementation of cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies, which marks the start of an exciting business development for Pimloc. Pimloc’s advanced AI Secure Redact is the ideal key for this union, as it...

Permiso, the pioneer in identity security, has announced the launch of their Universal Identity Graph to provide risk and threat visibility for all identities, in all environments. The Universal Identity Graph combines industry pioneering Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM) with Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) to provide the most comprehensive identity security solution in the market. Identity infrastructure “For most organisations, identity security is incredibly...

HackerOne, the pioneer in human-powered security, revealed data that found 48% of security professionals believe AI is the most significant security risk to their organisation. Ahead of the launch of its annual Hacker-Powered Security Report, HackerOne revealed early findings, which include data from a survey of 500 security professionals. Review of AI implementations AI red teaming offers this type of external review through the global security researcher community When it comes to AI, resp...

They are excited to announce that RapidSOS is officially integrated with Apple Emergency SOS Live Video, now available with the release of iOS 18! Emergency SOS Live Video allows those in need to share streaming video and recorded media during emergency calls. During an emergency call, participating emergency dispatchers can send a request to share live video or photos over a secure connection, making it quicker and easier to provide urgent assistance. Emergency SOS Live Video ECC telecommuni...