As more organizations embrace hybrid, multi-cloud environments and a work-from-anywhere model, security teams are realizing they operate in the ?age of expansion.? More technology and data assets to secure, more telemetry data to analyze, more security tools to manage, more alerts to sort, and ?in turn? more threats to defend against. This compounding threat environment has security teams asking, how do we focus on the threats that matter the most?
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Securitas has published The Annual and Sustainability Report 2020 which is now available and can be read and downloaded at Securitas website. There is also a digital and interactive brief version of the Annual and Sustainability Report available. The printed version of the Annual and Sustainability Report 2020 can as of April 9, be ordered from Securitas ordering service on their website.
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Allegion together with CBORD announced that they have expanded their offerings and now provide on-campus mobile credential solutions on Android phones. Students, faculty and staff on participating campuses can now use their Android phones to conveniently, safely and securely access campus buildings and make purchases through Google Pay, while the universities benefit from operational efficiencies. Allegion and CBORD first launched contactless mobile IDs for campuses in August 2019, for Apple devices.
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Essence SmartCare announced that ADT Security Australia, a leading provider of security monitoring services, has selected its Care@Home Enhanced Telecare Services Platform to expand ADT?s Health and Wellness services offering in Australia. ADT Security Australia is part of Johnson Controls, the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings. This partnership was facilitated in conjunction with HSC Technology Group.
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AxxonSoft has released version 4.4.6 of the Axxon Next intelligent VMS. In the new version, many improvements have been made to increase the stability of the system, and the new Drivers Pack 3.69 for IP devices has been included. Axxon Next is a limitlessly scalable video management software that combines comprehensive support for 10,000+ IP devices and a streamlined user interface.
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OPTEX announce the new REDSCAN PRO laser detection sensor, featuring the longest range yet in our REDSCAN series, making it the best solution for the highest security sites. The latest evolution in the award-winning REDSCAN LiDAR series, REDSCAN PRO can very accurately detect intruders to a range of 165x330ft, without any ?gaps? in the detection or the reliability ?fading? with range. By creating rectangular as opposed to circular (fan-shaped) detection patterns, there are no unnecessary overlaps.
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ASIS International announced its decision to move its Global Security Exchange 2021 to a hybrid experience with in-person and digital features that will take place 27-29 September. The three-day event features daily global keynote and game-changer presenters as well as concurrent education sessions focusing on the most pressing issues faced by the security profession. This integrated event will be hosted in-person at the Orange County Convention Center located in Orlando, Florida.
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Nice announced the release of the Mercury 310 residential gate operator controller, a simple-to-install controller engineered for UL325 compliance for automated gate systems. With no programming required, a simple user interface, and cutting-edge safety features, UL325 compliance has never been simpler. Installers familiar with Nice gate controller will find familiarity in Mercury 310, which is as straightforward to install as previous products but now includes new features.
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The Dahua Intelligent Video Surveillance Server, or simply IVSS, is positioned as a multiple intelligent algorithm server. With its strong computing power and flexibility, it offers multiple algorithm integration as well as innovative, efficient and accurate AI functions. The Dahua IVSS is equipped with general AI functions that benefit users with optimized monitoring capabilities. Aside from its Face Recognition?s Blocklist Alarm, VIP Recognition and Stranger Alarm, this series now features High Frequency Alarm that can recognize the frequency of targets in the monitored scene.
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SALTO Systems has named Laura Turman as Retail Vertical Leader for North America. Turman has extensive experience in security and has served as regional sales manager for Senstar, regional security expert for Schneider Electric, regional sales manager for Open Options, and as an account executive for Anixter. She has also served as vice president of operations for Ashland Integrated, Inc.
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PureTech Systems announced the issuance of a patent by the United States Patent Office – “US Patent 10,922,552, System and Method for Man Overboard Incident Detection”.
Detecting man overboard events is a common problem for naval ships, cruise ships, and other large vessels. The newly awarded patent for PureTech Systems addresses some of these issues. The timely detection of man overboard events in the cruise industry and other related markets is difficult.
Sage Integration has named Ross Westermann as its national project manager. Westermann will oversee project and contract management, engineering review and provide sales support as Sage expands its client base across the U.S. John Nemerofsky, Sage Integration?s chief operating officer, said increasing demand for services from national and global clients made hiring an experienced project manager vital.
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Ontic announced it has partnered with UniCourt, a leader in Legal Data as a Service that unifies court data for greater accessibility and efficiency, modernizing and eliminating the need for manual legal record retrieval. Ontic clients can now access state and federal court records, including the full Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) criminal, bankruptcy, and civil datasets as part of a comprehensive protective intelligence solution.
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Lightspin announced the results of its research, which discovered a gap between AWS Identity and Access Management user and group policies that an attacker can abuse to take over accounts, delete group members, steal data and shut down services. The research team was able to compromise dozens of accounts by using this technique. Lightspin researchers discovered that many security administrators were unaware that AWS IAM rules do not work the same way as Azure Active Directory or other authorization mechanisms.
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From wearables and baby monitors to defibrillators and industrial robots ? Internet of Things (IoT) devices are slowly taking over our lives both in personal and business settings. However, so are cyber threats related to these devices. According to the data presented by the Atlas VPN team, based on the Global Cyberattack Trends report by SonicWall, in 2020, malware attacks on IoT devices spiked by 66% compared to 2019.
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Allied Universal hired Tim Brandt as the company?s Global CFO. Brandt will lead the financial operations of the company, and will focus on the upcoming acquisition and integration of G4S, and the eventual IPO of the newly consolidated company. Prior to joining Allied Universal, Brandt worked for 30 years with Deloitte and was the Managing Partner of the Orange County practice for the last four years of his career.
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Dortronics Systems can help facilities implement fast and highly cost-effective solutions to help combat the spread of infection with two if its latest products ? the 5278 Touchless Proximity Switch and the 6612 Request to Exit Motion Sensing Door Release. Dortronics? 5278 Touchless Proximity Switch utilizes optical infrared technology, and the imbedded sensors pick up motion within a 4? range.
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BCDVideo debuted their new A&E Security Specifiers program, which is open for online registration through the BCDVideo website. This program will allow specifiers to leverage BCD?s two decades of experience and partnerships through an easy-to-use online portal, offering plentiful technical resources, ongoing education and expert support. With the help of the skillful A&E taskforce that BCD has assembled for this program, consultants will have direct access to BCD technology specialists.
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FUJIFILM Recording Media U.S.A., Inc. announced the release of an online calculator designed to help video surveillance (VS) industry professionals assess the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for long-term retention of video surveillance content. Today?s low-cost, high-resolution cameras combined with longer-term retention requirements are driving video content storage costs upwards across the VS industry and leading many to take a new look at their storage strategy.
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ISS ? Intelligent Security Systems announced the hiring of Raheel Ahmed Jalili as new Technical Sales Manager for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Raheel will manage ISS? sales strategy, alignment of verticals, channel expansion, and technology partnerships. Raheel?s previous roles in engineering prepared him well for the position of Technical Sales Manager at ISS. Previously, he worked as a System Engineer for Gatekeeper Security.
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