78% Lack Confidence in Their Company?s Cybersecurity Posture, Prompting 91% to Increase 2021 Budgets
Nearly 80% of senior IT and IT security leaders believe their organizations lack sufficient protection against cyberattacks despite increased IT security investments made in 2020 to deal with distributed IT and work-from-home challenges, according to a new IDG Research Services survey commissioned by Insight Enterprises, the global integrator of Insight Intelligent Technology Solutions for organizations of all sizes. 91% of organizations increased their cybersecurity budgets in 2021.
Dahua Global Virtual Innovation Center Goes Live
2021 Dahua Technology announce that the Dahua Global Virtual Innovation Center is now available to its global customers. By demonstrating its latest technologies, products and solutions through an online virtual showroom, the center can support customers in designing excellent security systems. Due to the drastic impact of COVID-19, people are having difficulties in gaining access and experiencing the development of products and technologies in their field of interest while keeping themselves safe and healthy at the same time.
Security Software Revenues to Hit $45.5B in 2021, a 20% Jump in Two Years
The digital transformation accelerated by the pandemic and the growing number of data breaches and cyberattacks has forced online users, companies, and organizations to increase their spending on security software solutions. According to data presented by Stock Apps, global security software revenues are expected to hit $45.5bn in 2021, a 20% increase in two years. The security software market includes all software solutions that aim to protect individual computing devices, networks, or any other computing-enabled device.
Lorex Technology Launches New 2K Wired Video Doorbell
Lorex Technology announced the launch of the newest addition to their suite of industry-leading smart security products, the Lorex 2K QHD Wired Video Doorbell with Person Detection. Featuring built-in Person Detection, the 2K QHD Wired Video Doorbell now alerts homeowners of activity around their doorstep, with notifications sent to the Lorex Home app when motion from a person is detected. This smart motion feature limits the number of unnecessary notifications.
Finbarr Solutions Launches Free Face-to-Face Video Consultations With a Chartered Security Professional
Finbarr Solutions announced the launch of free face-to-face video consultations with a member of the Register of Chartered Security Professionals. The service is available to any organization that would benefit from expert independent advice, regarding their security requirements and systems, manning levels, and/or security postures. The Register of Chartered Security Professionals was established under a Royal Charter issued to the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals in the UK and was launched in 2011.
Lee Odess Book, the 6 Phase Changes Shaping Access Control
During this time of unprecedented change, the access control industry is flush with opportunity. Lee Odess, a 2020 IFSEC Global Influencer in Security and Fire and author of The 6 Phase Changes Shaping Access Control, hopes his new book will spur stakeholders to consider how today?s unique conditions are bearing upon every aspect of the access control industry. The book explores six driving forces and their resulting impact: market reach, technology, innovation engines, marketing, talent, and the “It” factor.
Tracking the Impact of Social Distancing and Shelter-in-Place Policies on Fraud Trends and Threats
Given the increasingly widespread implementation of social distancing and work-from-home policies, it is expected that behavior patterns across the globe will be changing radically as increasing numbers of people migrate their actions online in order to manage both their work and personal lives. These changing patterns are already being reflected in the data we analyze as we work to protect our clients from new and emerging fraud threats.
UBIQ Closes $6.4 Million Seed Round To Grow API Encryption Platform
Ubiq Security announced it has raised $6.4 million in a seed equity investment round. The round was led by Okapi Venture Capital, an early investor in Crowdstrike, with participation from TenOneTen Ventures, Cove Fund, DLA Piper Venture, Volta Global, and Alexandria Venture Investments. Ubiq will use the funds to accelerate platform development, developer relations, and customer acquisition. Ubiq has built an API-based developer platform that eliminates the traditional complexities of encryption and key management.
ISONAS Pure IP Access Control Solution Deployed at Engel Electric Company
ISONAS announced that the ISONAS Pure IP access control solution has been installed at a new 8,000-square-foot facility in Rockford, IL. Engel Electric Company, a leading full-service electrical contracting company in the Midwest, is also a certified independent ISONAS security integrator who sells and installs the ISONAS hardware and software to its customer base.
HID Global?s Breakthrough Inkjet Printer Introduces Personalized Credential Capabilities to Broader Markets
HID Global announced HID FARGO INK1000 printer and encoder, the industry?s first thermal inkjet solution that brings secure, personalized credential issuance to entry- and mid-level markets. HID?s latest printer innovation is the first to offer inkjet technology to the global desktop card printer market, enabling cost-effective, high-quality credentials and eliminating the need for specialized card media.
TRENDnet Introduces World?s First ONVIF Conformant Smart Surveillance Switches
TRENDnet has announced that its Gigabit PoE+ Smart Surveillance Switch Series is currently shipping and available for purchase. These Smart Surveillance Switches are the first network switches to be designated as ONVIF? Conformant, supporting ONVIF Profile Q. TRENDnet?s Gigabit PoE+ Smart Surveillance Switches are integrated with camera management functions which are easily accessible within the surveillance switch?s user interface.
Boon Edam to Participate in First Virtual GSX+ Event
Boon Edam today announced that they will be exhibiting in the first virtual GSX+ conference, September 21-25, 2020. The company will be introducing a new optical turnstile, the Speedlane Compact, and will also be presenting an educational session about ?Scalable Security? at the event. This year, the ASIS International organization is presenting GSX+ as a fully virtual conference to provide the security industry with a forum to learn, network and collaborate in this pandemic year.
Security & Safety Things Announces Winners of App Challenge
Security and Safety Things GmbH announced the three winners of its App Challenge, a contest designed to promote the development of innovative applications for smart cameras in the retail, manufacturing and transportation sectors. The winning apps provided solutions to help these vertical markets overcome new challenges as a result of COVID-19 conditions. This application provides a way for retailers to discern customer satisfaction through the use of hand gestures and facial expression emojis.
FelenaSoft?s Xeoma VMS Now With Mask Detection Analytic
FelenaSoft has announced the release of the latest version of its Xeoma VMS that now includes the new mask detection analytic. The mask detector feature of Xeoma video surveillance software monitors real-time camera feed for individuals wearing or not wearing facial masks. This intellectual feature ?based on artificial intelligence and deep machine learning video analytics? is capable of detecting people in a camera?s field of view, finding their faces, and determining if they have an ‘medical mask’ on or not.
Acuant Integrates iProov Patented Biometric Authentication Into Its Trusted Identity Platform
iProov announced that Acuant has integrated iProov into its platform to provide robust online face authentication services. Acuant, which provides identity verification services to all industries, selected iProov?s patented Flashmark technology to deliver the highest level of trust during the online authentication of a remote individual for customer onboarding, customer authentication, age verification, fraud prevention and regulatory compliance.
PlateSmart ALPR Helps Authorities Stop Domestic Terrorist
Terrorism, both domestic and international, has become the bane of modern life in the United States. Just last month, the think tank Center for Strategic & International Studies issued a brief saying that terrorism would become worse in the U.S. in the coming year. This past February, the New York Times reported that the threat of domestic terrorism has outpaced that of Islamic extremism. As such, it is a mistake to underestimate the dangers posed by homegrown terrorists.
Synectics Awarded Critical-infrastructure Contract to Protect Vital Power Network
Responsible for maintaining an energy network that supplies over 3.9 million homes and businesses, the customer required a centralized system to guard against both physical and cyber threats at five key sites ? each recognized as a national asset with corresponding levels of access clearance. The Synectics solution, driven by its Synergy 3 command and control platform, integrates third-party sensors, analytics, cameras, systems, personnel databases, and edge devices.
WatchGuard and Deutsche Telekom Partner to Deliver Enterprise-Grade Security Solution for Small and Midsized Businesses
WatchGuard Technologies announced the launch of Business Network Protect (BNP) Complete, an enterprise-grade security solution for small and midsized businesses built in partnership with Deutsche Telekom. With fast internet from Deutsche Telekom and industry-leading security services from WatchGuard, this all-in-one offering is designed to simplify the delivery of critical security for organizations.
Netscout?s Cyber Threat Horizon Offers Free Real-Time Visibility and Analysis of DDOS Attacks
Netscout Systems announced the public availability of Cyber Threat Horizon, a free threat intelligence portal that offers network and security operators greater visibility into DDoS attacks in real-time. Cyber Threat Horizon collects, analyzes, prioritizes, and disseminates data on past and emerging DDoS threats across the internet. This macro view gives users contextual awareness of the DDoS attacks that could impact their organization.
Galaxy Systems to Showcase On-Premise and Cloud Platforms that Make Access Control More Accessible at ISC West 2020
Galaxy Control Systems will demonstrate the latest enhancements to Galaxy and Cloud Concierge Access Control Platforms at ISC West 2020. The combined offering of best-in-breed on-premise and Cloud access control solutions provides users with the ability to select and implement the solution they need most at the price point they can afford. Also featured will be a highly versatile IP Intercom Entry System that makes entry communications easy and affordable.