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ThreatQuotient™, a security operations platform innovator, announces that the ThreatQ™ integration with MITRE ATT&CK™ now includes support for PRE-ATT&CK and Mobile. Together with Enterprise ATT&CK, the three-pronged framework creates an end-to-end attack chain that examines and assesses an adversaries’ actions. Since first integrating with MITRE ATT&CK in early 2018, ThreatQuotient has helped customers integrate the framework in their workflows to achiev...

Miotta, formerly Mivatek, has unveiled its newest “Smarter Premises as a Service,” allowing global service providers to offer turnkey, RMR-based, smart home, enterprise, and care protection services. Miotta SPaaS multi-cloud software The new Miotta Smarter Premises as a Service, or SPaaS, relies on Miotta’s advanced mobile-cloud software The new Miotta Smarter Premises as a Service, or SPaaS, relies on Miotta’s advanced mobile-cloud software. Using this specialised sof...

A new PIN validation option adds another layer of security to ASSA ABLOY’s CLIQ® Connect programmable key access control solution. Now, when issuing or amending key access rights, administrators can set a PIN which key-holders must enter to update their key. A couple of clicks in the user-friendly CLIQ® Web Manager interface is all it takes to protect new key rights with a unique PIN. Without entering the PIN, users will not be able to revalidate or update their key to open a new...

BlackWire Designs, a distributor in the custom installation market, announces the availability of its new module for the integration of Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controllers into URC's Total Control 2.0 whole-house automation system. With this latest module, BlackWire Designs becomes the only distributor to support the integration of Rachio controllers into both the Control4 and URC platforms. Helping to nurture a beautiful yard, Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controllers make it easy to create custom sch...

This year’s Infosecurity Europe – Europe’s number one information security event – is raising the bar for 2019 with over 400 exhibitors set to attend, featuring some of the most forward-thinking, innovative cybersecurity companies from around the world. To allow visitors to make the most of the event, Infosecurity Europe has introduced the new LaunchPad, an interactive one-stop-shop for visitors to listen and explore some of the new exhibitor novelties at the show, and th...

Earlier this month, BCDVideo attended ISC West in Las Vegas. One of the most popular topics of the show was BCDVideo’s certified hyperconverged solution (HCI-VS), a virtualised, video optimised, and highly available infrastructure. The argument for hyperconvergence for physical security - “The key to hyperconvergence and virtualisation for the physical security market hinges on the effective utilisation of resources." "Regardless of the platform you run on, server resources are rare...

Ping Identity, the pioneer in Identity Defined Security, announced a cloud-based multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO) bundle, delivering security from identity-based attacks. Available today for a free 30-day trial, customers can protect applications, data and employees from pervasive security threats centred around phishing attacks, stolen credentials, and more. Organisations want ease of use, fast integrations and the ability to easily grow without needing to switch vend...

ExtraHop, provider of enterprise cyber analytics from the inside out, has announced the new ExtraHop Panorama Partner Program. The Panorama Program is designed to enable global channel partners to accelerate the adoption and integration of network traffic analysis (NTA) to help enterprise customers modernise their security operations.   Panorama Partner Program Fueled by 10x growth in cybersecurity, ExtraHop is expanding its global channel program by working with global resellers, distrib...

During the section meetings following the Euralarm General Assembly, Joakim Söderström has been appointed chairman of the Security Section. As chairman he will also join the board of Euralarm as Vice President. Following in the footsteps of David Wilkinson, he will continue the journey that the section started. Milan Ceeh, vice chairman of the section and representative of the Czech association AGA will remain in his position. Security solutions expert Joakim Söderström is...

Genetec Inc. (‘Genetec’), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announces a number of strategic hires in Europe to support the company’s sustained growth in both Europe and the Middle East. Francesco Serra, has taken on the role of Vice President of Sales for Europe, based in the Genetec European headquarters in Paris. Having held senior roles with Siemens, Avaya and Polycom, Francesco brings over 25 years of...

‘Conquering new markets together’ was the motto of the MOBOTIX Innovation Summit DACH 2019 held in Langmeil (located in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate). The main topic was the opening of new market opportunities through a global network of partnerships and technology alliances. More than 150 participants from Germany, Austria and Switzerland learned about trends in the global markets for cyber security as well as the latest, market-ready MOBOTIX innovations. In addition, p...

Fermax is delighted to announce that following the success of its stand at ELEX, Alexander Palace and Elex Manchester in March, it will be present at ELEX Professional Electrician shows throughout 2019. With over 20 years of providing Door Entry and Access Control solutions to the electrical sector in the UK, ELEX provides the perfect venue for Fermax to showcase its latest developments designed for the Electrical Sector including the DUOX 2 Wire Kit range and the WAY-Fi Door Entry kit, which a...

Kwikset brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware & Home Improvement Division, globally renowned residential security solutions firm, has introduced the next generation of its popular Signature Series Deadbolt with Home Connect. Signature Series Deadbolt with Home Connect Available in both traditional (round) and contemporary (square) models like the original version, the new Signature Series Deadbolt (2nd Generation) with Home Connect will feature two significant upgrades: The lo...

Ping Identity, globally renowned identity defined security solutions provider, has announced its upcoming webinars and speaking engagements for the month of May, which will touch on topics ranging from zero trust to Artificial Intelligence and machine learning in API security. Enabling enterprise with IAM  The webinar will provide a tour of PingOne for customers, Ping's cloud-delivered customer identity platform Ping’s very own Dustin Maxey, director of product marketing, and Zach...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi completed an Awareness Day and Training event in Dubai this month for local systems integrators, as part of the company’s commitment to partner training across the region and worldwide. Deploying TDSi systems TDSi’s Senior Export Technical Support Engineer, Kevan Fry conducted the event and commented, “The event and training drew 50 engineers from 30 companies, all from local systems integrators keen to learn more about the advantages of...

Optex is introducing the combination sensor ‘OAM-Explorer’, a future-proof activation and safety sensor for industrial door applications, based on radar and active infrared. The sensor improves the safety of areas around industrial doors where both vehicles and employees are present, and contributes to eco-efficiency. OAM-Explorer combination sensor The OAM-Explorer provides a smooth and easy passage for forklifts, trucks, and personnel The OAM-Explorer provides a smooth and easy...

Digital Defense, Inc., global security technology and solutions provider, has announced that president and CEO, Larry Hurtado, has been selected as one of QuantumShift’s Top Entrepreneurs in America for 2019 by KPMG LLP’s Private Markets Group and the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. QuantumShift draws an impressive class of founders, owners and CEOs of private, high growth U.S.-based companies to boost their development through an intensive, five-day learning,...

Suprema, a provider of biometrics and security solutions, announces addition of 4 new languages to its website in Spanish, French, German and Japanese to better serve its global customers. The new website will provide customers with extensive contents on Suprema’s latest developments, products and services. Suprema’s customers represent a diverse group of industries, ranging from physical security and construction to data centres, healthcare and government. Technical product inform...

After announcing the new Intellian GX100NX 1 metre antenna system in May, they received a great reaction from attendees to the APAC Partner Event at the Intellian Innovation Centre in Seoul. With its impressive Fleet Xpress performance, this all-in-one Below Deck Terminal has single cable installation and support for future 2.5GHz Wideband KA networks. Designed primarily for Inmarsat’s high-speed maritime satellite service Fleet Xpress, the GX100NX offers high-speed data rates and global...

3xLOGIC, PAC/GDX and PACOM, providers of security and access control solutions, have announced they will be exhibiting on stand IF2930 at IFSEC International 2019, which takes place on 18th-20th June at ExCeL, London. For over 15 years as one of the USA’s most respected innovators in server, cloud and artificial intelligence-based solutions, 3xLOGIC has an enviable track record in redefining what’s possible with security technology. After successfully launching into the European mar...

HENSOLDT, the independent sensor house, is introducing the new radar warning system ‘Kalaetron RWR’ (Radar Warning Receiver) onto the market, which revolutionises the protection of aircraft and helicopters from radar-guided weapons. This new product will be presented to the public for the first time at the Electronic Warfare Europe Conference in Stockholm. “With the help of the latest artificial intelligence and digital signal processing methods, our Kalaetron RWR detects rada...

Director of his family business, Security Access Systems, Martin Keelagher, has been named as the new Chairman of DHF's (Door & Hardware Federation) ‘Automated Gate Group’. Martin’s new position was confirmed this month by DHF’s CEO, Bob Perry. The Automated Gate Group was formed in 2009 in response to requests from the Health and Safety Executive. The government safety organisation sought an industry-wide trade body that would develop higher standards of safety for...

Maven Capital Partners, one of the UK’s most active private equity houses, has led an investment, alongside existing shareholders Par Equity and the Scottish Investment Bank, in Edinburgh-based Symphonic Software Limited, a global player in the Identity and Access Management (IAM) market. The funding will be used to further scale the business, investing in sales and marketing resource, as well as product innovation, to ensure Symphonic continues to offer customers a best-of-breed solution...

With fresh new, modern and top-notch UI design, complete information coverage, their new website will bring a greater browsing experience. The new site is easier to find the specific info that is most meaningful to the visitors and much more comprehensive than before with clear structure and categories. Some highlights as below: The full range of products has been well categorised, like Biometrics, RFID, Video surveillance, etc. Solution and technologies are clearly demonstrated. Download...

ASSA ABLOY signs an agreement to acquire the international identity solutions business of De La Rue, a passport manufacturer based in the UK. "De La Rue´s international identity solutions business is a strategic technological addition to the ASSA ABLOY Group. The company reinforces our current offering within secure identity solutions. The acquisition of De La Rue's identity solutions business considerably enhances the Group´s position within citizen ID and will provide complementar...

Gira, the full-range suppliers of intelligent system solutions for building management, is pleased to launch the new and award-winning Gira Video Home Station 7. Recently awarded a Red Dot Award 2019, the new Gira Video Home Station 7 is available from 1st May 2019 and designed to help your customers achieve a comfortable and secure living environment that embodies high-design. The 7-inch (17.78 cm) touch display automatically switches on the instant someone rings the doorbell, ready to conveni...

Allegion, global provider of security products and solutions, announced Identiv’s Hirsch Velocity Software and Mx controller now integrate with Schlage wireless electronic locks for a highly scalable access control offering. The integration supports Schlage LE wireless mortise locks, Schlage NDE wireless cylindrical locks and AD-400 wireless locks. Schlage wireless locks “Allegion continuously looks for ways to improve security, efficiency and convenience for end users and integrat...

Cranfield University and The Alan Turing Institute have jointly appointed Mark Briers as Professor of cyber security, as the two organisations look to align their research and education agendas in artificial intelligence (AI) for defence, security and cyber security. Mark is the Defence and Security Programme Director for The Alan Turing Institute and will be based at Cranfield’s secure site at Shrivenham and the Turing’s headquarters in London. As part of this new role, Mark will b...

STANLEY Security, global manufacturer and integrator of comprehensive security solutions, launched a Managed Services Program (MSP) as part of its STANLEY IntelAssure, Powered by Viakoo, intelligent security automation platform. Managed Services Program The program’s new Camera Firmware Update Manager (CFUM) takes automated detection to a new level “We’re excited to launch our Managed Services Program and its Customer Success Team, which together will provide customers with...

After a busy three days of business exchanges in Mumbai, the 2019 edition of Secutech India was hailed as a success, with many participants commending the new smart home zone as a welcome addition to the show. A consensus was also reached on the effectiveness of the fair’s fringe events, which updated the market on smart city infrastructure and security technology. Travelling from the subcontinent and beyond, more than 20,000 security industry professionals visited the fair from 25 –...