Cyber Security
LenelS2 Recognized for Cybersecurity Achievements
LenelS2 has achieved three key accomplishments demonstrating its commitment to cybersecurity. The company has attained compliance with the NIST SP 800-53 cybersecurity standard, had its Elements™ cloud-based solution accepted into the Cloud Security Alliance’s (CSA) Security, Trust, Assurance, and Risk (STAR) Level 1 Registry, and has been selected as a winner of the Global InfoSec Award by Cyber Defense Magazine. LenelS2 is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.
Vector Flow Showcases New Science of PIAM and SOC Automation at ISC West 2023
Vector Flow is demonstrating its powerful range of automation solutions at ISC West 2023, March 29-31 in Las Vegas. Most notably, Vector Flow is highlighting the new science of Physical Identity Access Management (PIAM) automation wherein organizations can autonomously manage individual identities over the entirety of their lifecycle under one platform.
Sielox Answers the New Imperative for Access Control with Advanced Layered Security Solutions at ISC West 2023
Sielox is unveiling several new product and business initiatives alongside their extensive range of pre-emptive layered physical security solutions at ISC West 2023 in booth 12109. Among them, the announcement of a new exclusive partnership with Kterio that brings a never-before-seen level of integrated system control and management to the physical security and building management markets.
Genetec Authorized by the CVE Program as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)
Genetec announced that it has been authorized by the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA) . The mission of the CVE® Program is to identify, define, and catalog publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerabilities. It is sponsored by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and is operated by the MITRE Corporation in close collaboration with international industry, academic, and government stakeholders.
Intrinsic ID Launches Software to Protect Billions of Smart, Connected Devices Addressing Worldwide Cybersecurity Challenges
Intrinsic ID announced a new software-only solution that enables every connected device to have a unique identity and hardware-based security anchor, improving the reliability and trustworthiness of these devices, their networks and communications. The IoT security lately has been the subject of international legislation, underscoring the importance of the challenge for worldwide cybersecurity.
Physical Security And Cyber Security: Two Layers Of An Overall Security Solution
Physical security is a crucial aspect of cyber security as it deals with the protection of the tangible components of a computer system. Given that it involves safeguarding the actual physical parts of a computer system, physical security is an essential component of cyber security. The elements of physical security include protecting workstations, servers, storage systems, and other pieces of gear. To guarantee the privacy, accuracy, and availability of the data stored and processed on these systems, these assets must be physically protected.
Genetec Achieves Stringent Certifications Through Commitment to Cybersecurity and Privacy
Genetec has achieved a number of certifications underscoring its unwavering commitment to ensuring the cybersecurity of its solutions and the ISMS (information security management systems) that govern them. Genetec maintains ISO 27001 certification for the 6th consecutive year and obtains ISO 27017 certification. Genetec has maintained ISO 27001 certification for the 6th consecutive year and exemplifies its commitment to cybersecurity by also implementing ISO 27017 standards.
Elite Interactive Remote Guarding ? Stops 96% of Crimes Without Law Enforcement Involvement
Elite Interactive Solutions has compiled three years of data spanning from 2020 to 2022 that details criminal activity and outcomes at three of the company?s customer locations. The data confirms that Elite has been successful in preventing criminal behavior in 96% of non-violent incidents when trespassers were detected on customers? properties without the need for police intervention. In over 1,400 documented security related events in this study, Elite?s Digital Guards? solution resulted in one of three positive outcomes: the criminal behavior stopped or the police detained or arrested the subject(s) ? with zero false alarms generated to law enforcement during the three-year survey time frame.
Albuquerque Police Department Enhances Public Safety with Data-Driven Intelligence
In a testament to the positive impact of unifying security systems, Genetec shared the experience of the Albuquerque Police Department (APD). APD has chosen Genetec? Security Center, Genetec Citigraf?, and Genetec Clearance? to enhance public safety in the most populated city in New Mexico. The open, scalable Security Center platform enabled the city to combine all their video and public safety technologies into a single solution.
Genetec Alerts Organizations to Risks of Legacy Access Control Systems in Light of Rising Cyberattacks
With the ever-increasing rise in cybercrime, Genetec is cautioning organizations of all sizes to be vigilant about the cybersecurity risk posed by legacy access control systems. Vulnerabilities in legacy access control systems can introduce cybersecurity weaknesses that may put an entire organization at risk. Cybercriminals can exploit weaknesses in access control system credentials, controllers, servers, readers, or workstations connected to the network.
Genetec Guides Utility Companies on Security System Support for NERC CIP Compliance
Genetec has published a guide for utility companies on how to select a security system that supports compliance with the Critical Infrastructure Protection plan (CIP) of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). The 12 published NERC standards are aimed at regulating, enforcing, monitoring and managing the security of the Bulk Electric System (BES) in North America. A subset of the full guidance follows.
UK Police Force Leverages Location Intelligence from Precisely to Keep World Leaders Safe at Global Summit
Precisely announced that Devon and Cornwall Police leveraged its GIS software to enhance safety measures during the 2021 G7 Summit ? the annual gathering of policy leaders from seven of the world?s major democracies. The local police force combined MapInfo Pro with third-party 3D visualizations to create a digital twin that enabled precise contingency planning ? based on a model that had an accuracy of up to five millimeters.
Revelstoke Teams Up with BreachRx ? Offering Users Automated Incident Response and Compliance Solutions
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Interface Systems Shares Best Practices with Retailers for Cybersecurity Month
As retailers integrate their digital and physical shopping experiences to future-proof their business models, it?s never been more important to be aware of the cybersecurity vulnerabilities that can be created by digital transformation. As cybersecurity awareness month becomes a focus of discussion in October, Interface Systems shares best practices on how to prevent retail cyber-attacks and mitigate fraud. Retail chains face a variety of security challenges, from connected POS (Point of sale) systems and devices to online ordering and delivery applications. Retailers? data lakes, which combine their customers? data with credit card information, make them particularly attractive targets for cybercriminals.
i-PRO Shares IoT Pillars of Cybersecurity for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
i-PRO to join with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency (DHS CISA) to raise awareness around cybersecurity for NCSAM (National Cyber Security Awareness Month). The world has seen significant increases in cyber-attacks aimed at critical infrastructure and security products in the last few years, with IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) devices such as security cameras, becoming prime targets for hackers. According to a Kaspersky analysis of its telemetry from honeypots shared with Threatpost, in first half of 2021 alone, there were over 1.5 billion IoT breaches.
TDSi Adds Cyber Essentials Plus Certification to Further Boost its Cybersecurity Credentials
TDSi announced it has achieved Cyber Essentials Plus Certification following its initial Cyber Essentials certification back in June. Cyber Essentials Plus further demonstrates the company?s dedication to fully securing its operations, as well as its products and services, with a hands-on technical verification by an independent assessor, following an earlier self-assessment. Backed by the UK Government through the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Cyber Essentials helps any size or type of organisation to protect itself, its customers and partners, and anyone else that relies on it from a range of common and potentially dangerous cyber-attacks.
Genetec Announces Major New Release of Security Center
Genetec announced a major new release of its flagship unified security platform, Security Center. With version 5.11, customers will have access to every module of Security Center, including Omnicast? (video monitoring), Synergis? (access control), AutoVu? (automatic license plate recognition), Sipelia? (intercom) and intrusion monitoring, right out-of-the-box. Beyond simplifying the path to unification, Security Center 5.11 includes a wide spectrum of powerful features as standard, including KiwiVision? analytics
New Research from Utimaco Shows how Trust Works in a Digital World
Circles of Trust?, a new whitepaper from cybersecurity experts Utimaco, finds significant differences across countries, regions and generations when it comes to trusting the public and private sector with their digital safety. Utimaco has released a new whitepaper, ?Circles of Trust: How the UK Public Perceives Digital Risk? that uncovers how internet users in the […]
NanoLock Combats Cyber Chaos with Commercial Availability of Device-Level Industrial Cybersecurity Suite
NanoLock Security announces their full suite of bespoke cybersecurity solutions for the industrial and manufacturing market. The first company to announce device-level protection solutions specifically for legacy and new industrial machinery and smart factory production lines, NanoLock?s industrial protection solutions has been in trials with customers in Europe and is now available worldwide. In the United States, NanoLock?s industrial solutions are available through World Wide Technology (WWT), a major American professional services integrator.
MSA Security Launches Firearms Detection Canine Services
MSA Security announced a newly executed exclusive agreement with Shallow Creek Kennels to train MSA canines in firearms detection. This capability enhances the company’s existing threat detection offerings, creating a sophisticated new solution to address the escalating active shooter and criminal threat. MSA Security has been the industry’s leading Explosive Detection Canine (EDC) provider for over three decades with more than 800 DHS SAFETY Act designated teams deployed around the world. MSA EDC teams are capable of detecting a full range of commercial and homemade explosives, including black powder used in firearms.