Genetec Shares Best Practices on Data Privacy Day 2024
In support of International Data Privacy Day, Genetec shares data protection best practices to help physical security leaders protect privacy, safeguard data, and enable trust without compromising security. Genetec encourages businesses and individuals alike to use International Data Privacy Day as an opportunity to evaluate and enhance their data protection strategies. By prioritizing privacy, organizations can effectively contribute to a safer digital and physical landscape for all.
Local Italian Police Department Reduces Park Crime by 80% with AI-enabled i-PRO Cameras
i-PRO announced that the Gardone Val Trompia Police Department in Lombardy, Italy, has chosen i-PRO multi-sensor security cameras with advanced, AI-based analytics to help keep a popular community park safe for city residents and visitors. Mella Park, a green space located in Gardone, a city of 11,200, is a vibrant meeting place for residents of Gardone and nearby communities.
Emerson Launches Exit and Emergency Lighting Systems
Emerson announced the Appleton™ HEX LED Series of egress lighting comprised of a selection of exit and emergency exit signs, exit sign/emergency lighting combination systems, and lamps-only emergency lighting systems, with emergency models featuring 90-minute battery backup as required by OSHA, NFPA, and the NEC. During an evacuation, the rugged lighting systems deliver lifesaving illumination in hostile industrial environments, such as oil refineries, Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) plants, chemical processing areas, and water and wastewater treatment facilities, enabling employees to escape safely from danger.
Vector Flow Unveils Innovative Workspace Occupancy App for a Seamless Return to Office (RTO) Experience
Vector Flow is thrilled to announce the launch of its Workspace Occupancy application. This cutting-edge technology revolutionizes the way organizations manage and optimize their physical workspaces, allowing enterprises to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and ultimately facilitate a seamless return to the office (RTO).
Vector Flow Demonstrates the New Science of PIAM and SOC Automation Products at GSX 2023
Vector Flow is demonstrating its powerful range of automation solutions at GSX 2023, September 11-13 in Dallas. Most notably, Vector Flow is highlighting its Physical Identity Access Management (PIAM) automation product wherein organizations can autonomously manage individual identities over the entirety of their lifecycle under one platform.
Allied Universal Mourns Loss Of Security Professional In Maui Wildfires, Several Others Unaccounted For
Like people around the world, I watched in shock as the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history devasted Maui last week. I worried about the safety of our valued team members, our customers and the community. My worries were realized. The Allied Universal team lost a security professional in the fire. Several others remain unaccounted for.
Next-Generation Hybrid Threats That Push Corporate Security to Its Limits
Every company is vigilant in preparing for and staying aware of the many cybersecurity risks in the modern world, and will undoubtedly have a variety of measures in place to protect against online attacks. Unfortunately, some attack vectors are less well-known or expected because they combine the physical and the digital. One example is physical mail, which can contain digital devices that pose a threat to cyber security.
Leading International Delivery Services Company Mitigates Pilferage and Intrusion with Quanergy 3D LiDAR Security Solutions
Quanergy Solutions was selected by a leading international delivery services company to address ongoing challenges relating to loss of parcels, false alarms and intrusion at distribution facilities. The company had experienced a loss of parcels at their distribution facilities caused by warehouse employees throwing packages over the perimeter fence.
Allied Universal Mourns Loss of Security Professional in Allen Premium Outlets Mass Shooting
The Allied Universal team lost one of its own during a mass shooting in Allen, Texas, on May 6, 2023. We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Christian LaCour, our security professional who was tragically killed while protecting the customers and employees of the Allen Premium Outlets.
Upgrading Schools and Stadium Security
Chelmsford Public School District is a highly rated school system located in the town of Chelmsford, Mass., a suburb 24 miles north of Boston. The district contains eight schools which serve more than 5,000 students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12. Like most school districts, it employs surveillance cameras and other technology to create a safe learning environment for its students. Over the past five years, the district has been working with Lan-Tel Communications, an innovative technology solutions provider and Axis partner, to expand surveillance coverage across its buildings.
Vpod and Vector Flow Form Strategic Partnership, Bringing Innovative Workforce Management Solutions to Contemporary Workspaces
Vector Flow announced a new partnership with Vpod Solutions, a visionary of human-centric workplace technologies and consultancy. This partnership effectively reimagines workforce management processes and experiences for banking, corporate real estate, pharma, and more. This new partnership specifically sees Vpod’s Vgreet Virtual Reception Kiosk brought to life with Vector Flow’s Physical Workforce and Identity Management platform.
Aiphone Expands Portfolio with New Access Control Line
Aiphone has expanded its portfolio with the launch of a new suite of access control solutions. Known as the AC Series, this new product marks Aiphone’s official entrance into a full line of access control products to complement their security communication solutions. The product line will include system management software, remote hosting capability, over-door controllers, proximity readers, credentials, and more.
Vector Flow Launches iPic to Revolutionize Identity Verification and Employee Onboarding
Vector Flow announce the launch of its revolutionary identity verification and employee onboarding solution at ISC West 2023, March 29-31 in Las Vegas. The new iPic App provides fast and accurate photo validation for smoother employee onboarding, making it easier for enterprises to manage their workforce efficiently.
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.
Powering Up IP Surveillance Systems for Traffic Applications with PoE Switches
Transportation managers are adopting IP surveillance systems to improve their visibility into real-time traffic conditions. In doing this, traffic control centers have up-to-date, reliable video data that allow them to respond quickly to changes in road conditions, such as modifying signal policies or rerouting drivers to prevent congestion. IP surveillance systems must be deployed on a powerful network to ensure seamless video data transmission from multiple remote traffic cameras back to the control center.
Elite Interactive’s Law Enforcement Advisory Board Leads the Charge for Remote Crime Prevention Partnerships
Elite Interactive Solutions celebrates the work of their Law Enforcement Advisory Board in bridging the relationship between remote guarding solutions and law enforcement via a direct feedback relationship with on the ground first responder teams to continually improve operating standards. Law Enforcement Advisory Board members carry over 100 years of combined law enforcement experience and endorse Elite Interactive’s Remote Guarding Solution for the company’s ability to eliminate false alarms and prevent crime.
Announcing a renaissance in computer vision AI with Microsoft’s Florence foundation model
The public preview of Microsoft’s Florence foundation model, trained with billions of text-image pairs and integrated as cost-effective, production-ready computer vision services in Azure Cognitive Service for Vision. The improved Vision Services enables developers to create cutting-edge, market-ready, responsible computer vision applications across various industries.
Testing Physical Security Systems: Ensuring The System Is Working Properly
Physical security systems play a critical role in protecting people, property, and assets from unauthorized access, theft, vandalism, and other forms of harm. These systems range from alarm systems and perimeter fence to surveillance cameras and access control devices and they need to be inspected frequently to make sure they are operating properly and offering sufficient security. Testing the physical security systems that we have spent significant expense into installing into our environments involves evaluating their performance and detecting any vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers.
Iris ID’s IrisAccess iCAM 7S Series are First Iris Biometric Devices to be SIA OSDP Secure Profile Verified
Iris ID announce that its IrisAccess™ iCAM 7S Series of Advanced Multifactor Biometric Iris Readers are the first iris biometric devices tested and verified to meet the Security Industry Association (SIA) Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) Secure Profile communications standard for access control security and interoperability. Receiving OSDP Verification from SIA instills confidence in integrators, specifiers, and practitioners that OSDP devices will work as intended for various types of access control use cases.
WatchGuard Threat Lab Report Finds Top Threat Arriving Exclusively Over Encrypted Connections
WatchGuard Technologies released its latest quarterly Internet Security Report, detailing the top malware trends, and network and endpoint security threats analyzed by WatchGuard Threat Lab researchers in Q3 2022. Key findings from the data reveal the quarter’s top malware threat was detected exclusively over encrypted connections, ICS attacks are maintaining popularity, LemonDuck malware is evolving beyond cryptominer delivery, a Minecraft cheat engine is delivering a malicious payload, and much more.