Genetec Warns Older Legacy Access Control Systems Cyber-attacks

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?Legacy access control systems use outdated technology that leaves them vulnerable to cyber threats, and can cause damage beyond the door,?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.

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viisights and ReddWare Offer Preconfigured Video Analytics

viisights and ReddWare

iisights and ReddWare Inc., announce their new partnership. The partnership seamlessly integrates viisights? unique behavioral analytics and ReddWare?s specialized video servers for a wide range of professional security applications and deployments around the world. Built and tested in-house, ReddWare video servers are designed by a team of highly experienced engineers who specialize in physical security integration, ensuring that their customized servers meet each user?s specific system requirements and application needs.

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Transition Networks Debuts Secure Remote Access Solution

Transition Networks

Transition Networks announced its Secure Remote Access (SRA) solution, an innovative approach for rapid deployment of encrypted bi-directional VPN tunnels between a network operations center and remote sites, to provide organizations with a simple and secure way to access and manage distributed network devices and endpoints, such as switches and IP cameras. SRA removes the disruption usually caused when a third-party monitoring and management company needs access.

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Swiftlane Partners with Altronix to offer Access Control Kits

Swiftlane

Altronix continues to expand the company?s popular line of Trove Access and Power Integration Solutions. Altronix Trove now seamlessly integrates with Swiftlane DCU 5 Door Controllers, simplifying board layout and wire management. Systems integrators can now easily configure and deploy Swiftlane access control for up to 12 door systems. Companies are rapidly moving to cloud-based access control solutions in the remote first post COVID world.

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Boon Edam?s New Mapping Tool Enables Long-Term Entrance Planning

Boon Edam mapping tool

Boon Edam announced a new solution mapping tool, BoonSelect, that breaks down the complex entry selection process and helps decision makers choose the right entrance solutions for their unique goals. BoonSelect features seven factors to consider prior to making an entrance decision. Boon Edam entry experts are trained on the right questions to ask as they walk a decision maker through each of the factors ? all with the goal of helping their clients make the most well-rounded entrance choice.

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Pivot3 Streamlines Intelligent Physical Security Infrastructure

Pivot 3 Hyper Converged Infrastructure

Pivot3 announced Solutions Simplified, a new program for systems integrators and value-added resellers (VARs) to accelerate the design, configuration, quoting and deployment of physical security and industry solutions on Pivot3?s intelligent infrastructure. Pivot3 Solutions Simplified leverages Pivot3?s deep customer experience and expertise in determining the ideal design for enterprise customers, resulting in a more efficient, effective and profitable engagement for systems integrators and VARs.

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Dedrone Most Trusted Airspace Security Solution Worldwide

Dedrone

Dedrone is the most trusted global counter drone company, surpassing 1,000 sensors sold, and continues to rapidly expand the global Dedrone footprint exceeding 250% revenue growth year-over-year. Dedrone detects, identifies, and locates nearly 250 different drone types and can provide mitigation when authorized for use. Dedrone?s extensive drone library leverages a machine-learning and Al validation process to deliver maximum detection of varied drone types and manufacturers, with minimal false positives.

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Intrinsic ID QuiddiKey Hardware IP is CAVP Certified by NIST

Intrinsic ID QuiddiKey

ntrinsic ID announced that its flagship hardware IP product QuiddiKey has been certified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The certification of QuiddiKey version 3.8.0 has been performed under NIST?s Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP) and assures that cryptographic components of the product have been tested and operate as they should under NIST?s guidelines.

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PDK Announces Integration with Microsoft Active Directory

PDK Azure

ProdataKey now offers integration between its Pdk io software and Microsoft Azure Active Directory. IT departments that rely on Active Directory to simplify user and rights management across their corporate network may now use that same interface to seamlessly manage permissions within Pdk io software. System administrators can fully control the physical access of people and groups, as well as issue mobile and touch credentials.

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ASIS Announces Robust Programming for its Hybrid GSX 2021

ASIS GSX

ASIS International has announced its programming lineup for the hybrid Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2021, with in-person and digital experiences taking place 27-29 September at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, FL and via the online GSX event platform. Encompassing 80+ sessions tackling vital issues in the security profession, the GSX education lineup will be staged across six learning theaters at the in-person event.

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SALTO Neoxx Electronic Padlock is Ready for Tough Assignment

SALTO Neoxx

SALTO Systems has invested years of working with some of the best minds in the security industry ?our community of security specifiers and installers? to build the most reliable and smartest electronic padlock on earth. With exceptional attention to detail, premium materials, and all SALTO technology inside, our latest padlock ?SALTO Neoxx? looks great while packing technological power. The SALTO Neoxx Padlock is a versatile locking solution that enables users to benefit from the advantages of electronic access control.

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Cybersecurity Experts Releases Cyber Defense Guide for CEOs

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ProtectedBy.AI, has released Stay Cyber Safe: What Every CEO Should Know About Cybersecurity. The book is authored by leading cybersecurity experts, JT Kostman, Ph.D., and Brian Gallagher, who are the co-founders of ProtectedBy.AI. Stay Cyber Safe is available on Amazon and has already reached the No. 1 spot on Amazon?s Best-Selling Books list for Information Management during the first week of pre-lease sales. Due to its success Amazon has decided to release and ship early sales.

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HID Adds Biometrics to Its HID Signo Readers

HID Signo

The reader is the latest addition to the company?s signature line of HID Signo Readers and adds an API for integration with access control software solutions from HID partners. This enables a single point of biometric template enrollment through an access control system, these templates can then be pushed to all connected devices simultaneously. The new solution brings HID?s award-winning biometrics technology to the HID Signo Reader platform.

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Videoloft Ramps up Activities Across the U.S. with VSaaS

VideoLoft

Videoloft is bolstering its presence in the United States by hiring new U.S. based sales staff and integrating with established brands in the US market, including Digital Watchdog, exacqVision, Vivotek and Lorex. Videoloft focuses on transforming traditional professional surveillance systems into cloud connected solutions via the Videoloft Cloud Adapter. The company was born from the innovative technology created for the Manything app in 2012, which turned old smartphones and tablets into ad-hoc DIY home-monitoring cloud cameras.

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UK Smart Home Users To Pass 10M in 2021

Smart home

Smart technology has broken through the mainstream in the most developed markets around the world including the UK. In 2020 smart home penetration rate was recorded at 32.9% which is projected to rise to 37.4% in 2021. By 2025, smart home penetration rate in the UK is projected to reach an impressive 63%. Out of the 6 main smart home segments, Control & Connectivity had the largest penetration rate in 2020 with 20.57%.

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FLIR Launches A500f/A700f for Monitoring and Fire Detection

FLIR

The FLIR A500f and A700f Advanced Smart Sensor ruggedized thermal cameras feature high-temperature detection for extreme environments paired with on-camera analytics and alarm capabilities ? ideal for industrial early fire detection or outdoor condition monitoring applications. Along with enhanced spot, area, line, polygon, and polyline analytic functions that improve the definition of areas of interest and object curvatures, the A500f/A700f can help commercial and industrial organizations protect assets.

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Infosec and CISA to Provide Free Tools to Fight Ransomware

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.

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Pierre Bourgeix – Orion ECI

Pierre Bourgeix

Orion Entrance Control appointed Pierre Bourgeix as an embedded consultant. Bourgeix brings over 30 years of security experience through his work at The Rand Corporation, U.S. State Department, ADT/Tyco Security, HySecurity, Wallace International, SecureState, and BoonEdam. With Bourgeix?s expertise, Orion looks to expand its influence nationally and internationally. Bourgeix?s competencies center around physical and cybersecurity governance.

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Altronix 802.3bt Managed Midspans Now UL294 Listed for Access Control

Altronix Netway

Altronix announces that their recently introduced NetWay4BT and NetWay8BT 802.3bt 4PPoE Managed Midspans are UL294 listed for access control systems. The UL294 listing reaffirms the high quality and performance of these solutions that end users, architects, and security consultants demand for mission critical access control applications. Altronix NetWay8BT 8-port 802.3bt compliant Managed Midspan provides up to 90W per port (480W max).

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Sage Integration Adds Knoxville, Tennessee Office

Sage Integration

Sage Integration will deliver its client-centric services to the rapidly-growing eastern Tennessee region through a new office in Knoxville. This is Sage Integration?s fourth office; the others are located in Kent, Ohio, Atlanta and Dallas. John Nemerofsky, Sage Integration?s chief operating officer, said an increased client base and demand for service in the fast-growing Knoxville area warranted the opening of the new office. Nemerofsky said another reason for choosing Knoxville was the city?s large number of vendors.

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