PNU Researchers Propose Backscatter Communication Technique for Low-Power Internet of Things Communication
Wireless communication between devices is increasingly important for applications such as smart homes, wearable technology, and industrial automation. For widespread adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, researchers from Pusan National University have designed a low-power backscatter communication system.
Jenoptik to Deliver Speed Enforcement Systems to Prince George’s County, Maryland
Prince George’s County, the second largest county in Maryland, is receiving 66 speed enforcement systems from JENOPTIK Smart Mobility Solutions, LLC. Each system consists of a mobile trailer with solar panels and lithium batteries making them completely self-sufficient. Full service operation including maintainence will be managed by local Jenoptik employees from their office in Prince George’s County.
Ecuador Makes its National Roads Safer with Jenoptik Technology
Jenoptik has been selected together with its Ecuadorian partner by the Ecuadorian National Traffic Commission (CTE) to steer a traffic management project across the entire region of Ecuador. The project spans over 12 years and entails the deployment of more than 120 VECTOR SR cameras, which are used to enforce spot speed. Installations began in January 2024 and the first cameras are now in operation. The collaboration encompasses services, solutions and the expertise of the local partner, advancing Ecuador’s traffic infrastructure and making its roads safer.
i-PRO Shares Its Top Four Video Surveillance Trends Predictions for 2024
i-PRO shared its top four predictions for the physical security industry in 2024. 2024 will see further increases in AI adoption in the physical security market. While AI-based security cameras have been able to significantly reduce errors by reliably detecting humans and vehicles for some time, the next phase of AI will be irresistible to data hungry businesses.
VSS Tech Talks on Security for Corporate Campuses Scheduled for September 28th!
Virtual Security Showcase, the professional security industry’s first online multi-vendor educational tradeshow experience established in 2020, has opened free registration for the next VSS Tech Talk, Keeping Corporate Campuses Safer & More Secure, scheduled for September 28th from 2-3 PM EST. The panel discussions will address the latest technologies and solutions for enhanced security and business intelligence applications at corporate campuses and facilities.
RecFaces: Facial Biometrics Cuts Shoplifting Losses by 50%
The ever increasing number of shoplifting incidents is forcing retailers to turn to facial biometrics as a security measure. This has yielded impressive results: store owners confirm that such security systems identify thieves by their face and cite a reduction in theft-related losses between 50 and 90%. Modern facial recognition systems employ advanced algorithms that both ensure data privacy and adhere to international GDPR regulations.
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.
Accelerate investigations and improve real-time incident handling with Qognify VMS 7.3
Qognify announced the launch of Qognify VMS 7.3 and Umbrella 8.0. The latest iteration of Qognify’s video management software (VMS) adds intelligent support for investigation processes, while Umbrella 8.0 simplifies the management of VMS installations for partners. Qognify VMS 7.3 comes with a new forensic search tool named QogniFinder that significantly speeds up investigations for persons or vehicles of interest in recorded footage.
Virtual Security Showcase Kicks-Off New Series of Tech Talks
Virtual Security Showcase, the professional security industry’s first online multi-vendor educational tradeshow experience established in 2020, announces the launch of VSS Tech Talks, a series of monthly panel presentations featuring recognized industry experts from leading security solution providers. The panel discussions will address the latest technology trends for specific vertical market applications including higher education, safe cities, cannabis, corporate campuses, healthcare, and data centers.
Introducing Dedrone City-Wide Drone Detection to Make Cities Safer
This past week the security industry gathered together at ISC West to discuss the latest trends and developments within the industry. Both myself and Jackson Markey, Director, Americas, had the opportunity to introduce the biggest and most accessible form of Dedrone’s industry-leading technology yet: Dedrone’s City-Wide Drone Detection solution.
Siren Announces High Fidelity Reports, 2x Search Speed & Improved Usability in Siren 13
Siren announced the release of Siren 13. As criminality becomes more sophisticated worldwide, this release enables organisations to accelerate investigations by providing faster and easier access to actionable data. Organisations can now visualise, analyse and subsequently disseminate a more precise set of data relationships. The new version is twice as fast, most notably on larger and more complex investigative searches with a simplified interface to allow for a better analyst experience.
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.
SAGE Integration Adds two Senior Account Executives
SAGE Integration added two new senior account executives to accommodate the integrator’s continued rapid growth. Both new hires, Victoria Lepone and Anne Claghorn, work from SAGE’s Philadelphia office. Lepone specializes in multifamily and senior living housing, data centers and corporate fit-outs in the Mid-Atlantic region. She previously served as a senior account executive for Comstar Technologies, a full-service technology communications company; manager of talent acquisition for Allied Resources, a national staffing business; and a forensic specialist for Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia.
NanoLock Security and Waterfall Security Partner to Deliver OT Security for Industrial and Energy Applications
Waterfall Security Solutions and NanoLock Security announce a partnership to deliver advanced OT security for energy utilities and industrial internet of things (IIoT) deployments worldwide. This partnership unites NanoLock?s zero-trust? device-level protection and management of IIoT and OT devices with Waterfall?s industry-leading Unidirectional Security Gateways to safely deploy and manage the latest IIoT technologies in industrial and OT networks.
SOC Proven to Reduce False Alarms by 80% in a Few Weeks
Vector Flow announces that their Security Operations Center (SOC) Automation Suite is proven to reduce false and nuisance alarms by over 80% in real-world applications. This enormous reduction in false alarms not only dramatically improves SOC efficiency and productivity, it lets SOC operators focus on real alarms and provide improved services. Juniper Networks, deployed the SOC Automation Suite and noticed a significant drop in false alarms within the first 24 hours.
Genetec Warns Older Legacy Access Control Systems Cyber-attacks
?Legacy access control systems use outdated technology that leaves them vulnerable to cyber threats, and can cause damage beyond the door,? cautions Thibault Louvet, Director – Access Control Product Group at Genetec Inc. With the average cost of a data breach being US$3.9* million in damages, it?s never been more important for organizations to be educated on the risks associated with legacy systems and the advantages that a new cyber-secure access solution can offer.
Infosec and CISA to Provide Free Tools to Fight Ransomware
Following several notable ransomware incidents in 2021, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the nation?s risk advisor dedicated to building the national capacity to defend against cyberattacks, and Infosec, the leading cybersecurity education company, are sharing no-cost resources to help businesses keep their organization secure. Now more than ever, ransomware is a key challenge for organizations of all sizes, with 10% of all data breaches involving ransomware.
Phison and Cigent Partnership Sets New Standard in Cybersecurity
Phison Electronics Corp and Cigent Technology, unveiled design details behind the partnership that has delivered the industry?s first and only line of self-defending storage devices with cybersecurity built into the firmware itself to protect against ransomware, data theft and malicious insider theft. Phison?s innovative and robust NAND flash solutions support a broad range of applications including embedded, consumer, enterprise and automotive.
Securden Launches First-in-class Fully Integrated Privileged Access Management
Securden announced the launch of a fully integrated privileged access management (PAM) platform, which delivers holistic privileged access security for enterprise IT teams. The Unified PAM platform eliminates the need for multiple discrete products and enables organizations to secure privileged access to critical IT assets end-to-end using a single package. The network perimeter has virtually vanished and various types of identities have become the new perimeter.
Neurotechnology Releases New SentiVeillance 8.0 SDK
Neurotechnology announced the release of the SentiVeillance 8.0 software development kit (SDK). With SentiVeillance SDK, developers can create identification solutions that use live video streams from digital surveillance cameras or video files. The latest version adds face detection and recognition of people who are wearing masks and includes new algorithms that improve license plate detection and recognition speed and accuracy.