Why is it that the security industry talks about network security, but data breaches? It?s clear that something needs to change, and according to Paul German, CEO, Certes Networks, the change is simple. For too long now, organisations have been focusing on protecting their network, when in fact they should have been protecting their data. Paul outlines three reasons why the security industry has been protecting the wrong thing and what they can do to secure their data.
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HID Global announced it has deployed the government of Libya?s first diplomatic and special ePassport program. HID provided Libya?s Ministry of Foreign Affairs with HID Integrale, a secure end-to-end solution that expedites the application and issuance processes and manages the entire ePassport lifecycle. For improved security, the redesigned and modernized booklets include a durable polycarbonate datapage and are personalized using new laser engraving and chip encryption equipment.
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Virdee announced it has entered into the Certified Partner program by ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, to deliver a robust contactless check-in and Mobile Access solution to joint hospitality customers and third-party integrators. Virdee?s secure, contactless check-in flow allows ID-verified users to obtain keys for building access either at an in-lobby check-in station and/or digitally through its mobile app. ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions provides properties with the ability to manage both offline or online-based locks.
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ADT Commercial continues its strategic M&A strategy to expand its nationwide geographic footprint with announcement that it has purchased SAFE Electronics, Inc., based out of Las Vegas, NV. The acquisition comes just a month after ADT Commercial purchased the assets and customer agreements of Atlanta-based Ackerman Security Systems? commercial sales and service division. SAFE Electronics has been a family-owned and operated low-voltage systems integrator, helping to protect people and property across the state of Nevada.
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With the new Husky appliances series Milestone Systems offers its partners and customers a range of six video management appliances that cover a variety of use cases from simple setups in small sites, including retail, all the way to larger and more complex installations, like critical facilities. The new Husky series enables partners and customers to achieve much more with their Milestone XProtect video management solution, powered by Dell Technologies OEM Solutions.
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Giant Oak announces new updates to their GOST product. The Spring 2021 GOST Release enhances performance of entity resolution, improving efficiency and effectiveness in the screening process. Additionally, the Spring 2021 GOST Release introduces new search processing infrastructure to support large-scale, ongoing monitoring on a near-real-time basis. The new GOST updates can quadruple search speed for a customer.
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March Networks is pleased to introduce its X-Series Hybrid Recorders, a new high-performance platform that?s optimized to support AI applications with NVIDIA system-on-chip (SoC) technology. The X-Series is March Networks? most powerful recording platform to date, delivering a 400% increase in throughput over its previous generation recorders. It is a true hybrid platform supporting a mix of analog, HD analog and IP channels.
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Invixium has been selected to supply a touchless, temperature-based attendance system including IXM TITAN with Enhancement Kit for Orthoplastics, a world leader in the development and supply of both implantable-grade plastics and also biocompatible plastics for instrument applications, and part of the Viant Corporation, a global strategic provider of ISO-certified medical components and devices.
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An algorithm submitted by NEC Corporation of America (NEC) outpaced all competition in correctly matching images of subjects wearing face masks at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) 2020 Biometric Technology Rally. The algorithm submitted by NEC, code-named ‘Alan’ for the anonymized test, achieved the highest True Identification Rate (TIR) at 98.7%.
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Allied Universal announced the acquisition of Security Integration, Inc., a security systems company based in San Rafael, Calif. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Security Integration, Inc. provides innovative electronic security solutions to help solve complex security challenges for a wide variety of customers across northern California.
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DITEK announced the promotion of Wendy Gattis to Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Gattis joined DITEK Corporation in 2003 as the Director of Marketing Services, leveraging her experience in electronic component sales and supply chain solutions. Over the next 13 years she continued her ascension through the company, serving as Controller and Chief Financial Officer. In 2016, Ms. Gattis became DITEK?s Chief Operating Officer.
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The new RAC5 multi-floor access controller (MFC) from dormakaba improves security for high-traffic elevator use, particularly in multi-family living environments. It is designed to operate in online or standalone applications. In online mode, the RAC5 MFC connects to a building?s IT network and has the capability to restrict access up to 64 floors per device. RAC5 provides ideal access control and security for multi-family facility elevator applications.
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Vector Flow launches the industry?s first AI-powered, data-centric Physical Security Automation Platform and also announces its Series A funding of $9.2M from Silicon Valley?s premium venture firms, led by Mayfield Fund with participation from Foundation Capital. Vector Flow?s security platform derives intelligence from physical security data by creating domain specific AI and data-centric models to automate major security functions related to Physical Identity.
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The Open Security & Safety Alliance, announced two important developments as part of its mission to pave the road towards trustworthy and innovative security and safety solutions. First, a new specification is now available to members that focuses on camera cyber security measures. OSSA also introduces a new App Developer Council designed to attract and involve app developers in the Alliance?s ever-growing ecosystem of security and safety industry players.
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Access-IS is delighted to celebrate the successful launch of contactless payments across the Stockholm region by SL (Storstockholms Lokaltrafik). Building on the successful mass deployment of Access-IS ticket readers and validators back in 2019, the latest upgrade to the system sees Access-IS devices in train gates and ticket offices as well as bus mounted validators being upgraded to permit full cEMV contactless payment capability.
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ONVIF is pleased to announce the appointment of Leo Levit as the new chairman of the ONVIF Steering Committee. Levit serves as Director of System Integration at Axis Communications and brings to the chairman?s role a strong technical background and more than a decade of product management, marketing and sales experience. Levit takes over from Per Bj
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Global MSC Security will debate the ability of artificial intelligence to help Security Managers and Surveillance Camera Operators improve how live incidents are handled. Experts is facial recognition, criminal behaviour will participate in the Developing Smart Surveillance Operators free-to-attend online broadcast on 16th March at 13:00 (GMT). Keynotes will be presented by Dr Craig Donald, Professor James Ferryman and Tony Porter QPM LLB.
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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.
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Boon Edam announced that Bothwell Exchange, a new construction commercial space in Glasgow, Scotland, has installed an array of Speedlane Slide optical turnstiles in the lobby and two TQA automatic revolving doors at the main entrance to control access without impacting the building?s high traffic needs. Bothwell Exchange is a 9-story, 155,000 sq. ft. commercial building located at 122 Waterloo Street in Glasgow.
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HID Global announced it has acquired the Invengo Textile Services Business of Invengo Information Technology Co., Ltd. The acquisition adds RFID tags, readers and cloud-based inventory management services for linen and laundry management to HID Global?s industry-leading RFID portfolio. According to MarketsandMarkets, the global market for commercial laundry offerings, including tags, readers, software and system integrator services, is expected to grow at a compounded annual rate of 12.9 percent from 2020-2025.
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