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IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) once again demonstrates its post-quantum leadership, announcing the first crypto-agility solution that will enable service providers of secure products, such as banks and fintechs, mobile network operators, IoT manufacturers, and security providers, to future-proof the security of their products and to continually adapt to new threats in the post-quantum era. Quantum threat management The emergence of post-quantum cryptography has accelerated the need for agile...

Pluralsight, the technology workforce development company, today released its 2024 Technical Skills Report. This annual survey asked 1,400 executives and IT professionals how organizations can leverage technology to drive business value in a world where budgets and headcount are decreasing and technology is evolving at a rapid pace. The findings highlight the top areas for upskilling and learning opportunities, the biggest benefits of continuous learning, and the greatest impediments to adoptin...

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, has introduced Axis Cloud Connect, an open hybrid cloud platform designed to provide customers with more secure, flexible, and scalable security solutions. Together with Axis devices, the platform enables a range of managed services to support system and device management, video and data delivery, and meet high demands in cybersecurity. Cloud adoption trend The video surveillance market is increasingly utilizing connectivity to the cloud, drive...

Nuke From Orbit, a UK fintech startup, has unveiled findings from its latest research report, ‘Evolving smartphone usage and the growing threat to consumers’. The report sheds light on a concerning trend in smartphone thefts, indicating that in 62% of cases in the UK, the repercussions extend far beyond the initial loss of the device.  Digital theft victims According to the research, not only were respondents' social media and email accounts accessed, but one in four individu...

The industrial sector is in need of digital transformation toward greater sustainability and resilience. Value creation and actions for the planet must be brought into balance. Companies need to do more with fewer resources. At Hannover Messe, Siemens will show how proven, cutting-edge technology and strong partnerships enable industries to become both more sustainable and more competitive. Visitors at Booth D53 in Hall 9 will experience showcases featuring core technologies for digital and sust...

Bringing customers greater flexibility in how they manage video security, the latest Bosch cameras will seamlessly integrate with Genetec™ Security Center SaaS. With firmware version 9.21 releasing later this year, Bosch will provide camera configuration capabilities and video viewing in the Security Center SaaS platform through direct-to-cloud or Genetec Cloudlink™ cloud-managed appliance connections.  Genetec Security Center SaaS is an enterprise-grade unified physical securi...

barox Kommunikation AG, the global manufacturer of professional standard managed and unmanaged switches, PoE media converters, and IP extenders, will be showing their range of Ethernet switches and Device Management System (DMS) VMS integration technology, at The Security Event (TSE), taking place between 30 April - 2 May 2024 at the NEC, Birmingham. Visitors can find barox at stand number 5/P90, where they will be showing their support of professional systems integrato...

SaaS Alerts announced that it has been named a finalist in the 2024 Cloud Security Awards program in the ‘Best SaaS Security Solution’ category. Now in its second year and with an expanded range of categories, The Cloud Security Awards program applauds the latest innovations in cloud-based security solutions. The program received entries from organizations worldwide, including North America, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Australasia. Aspects of cloud security...

Honeywell unveiled Honeywell Forge Performance+ for Aerospace, a cloud-based platform that utilizes AI and machine learning (ML) to help commercial aerospace manufacturing and maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) facilities modernize production and lower operational costs through digitalization.  This addition to the Honeywell Forge suite further supports Honeywell’s alignment with the megatrends of advancing automation and the future of aviation. Complexity and operating costs...

ISC West 2024, the comprehensive and converged security trade event, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), delivered another year of successful programming and welcomed more than 29,000 security industry professionals to The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. Improving customer experience ISC West elevated the customer experience by hosting both fan-favorite and brand-new offerings throughout the four-day event, which featured over 750 exhibitors,...

A new cybersecurity report by ClubCISO in collaboration with Telstra Purple finds that despite significant concerns around the impending impact of AI cyberattacks on respondent organizations, many have not seen their priorities or investment plans change. The report, informed by a survey of cybersecurity leaders across public and private sector organizations worldwide, emphasizes that among the myriad risks vying for the CISO’s attention, AI cyber-attacks are not yet f...

RiverSafe, a pioneering cybersecurity professional services provider, has partnered with Cribl, the Data Engine for IT and Security. This new partnership is set to transform the data capabilities available to RiverSafe's clients, empowering organizations to analyze, collect, process, and route all IT and security data from any source or in any destination. As data continues to grow at a 28 percent compound annual growth rate, Cribl's product suite, including the industry's pioneering observabil...

In a collaborative move with the W3C Consortium, Siemens and Microsoft have announced their commitment to converge the Digital Twin Definition Language (DTDL) with the Thing Description standard from the international standards organization, W3C. Customers are offered consistent modeling experiences by unifying both languages, mitigating fragmentation in an evolving IoT landscape. With customers typically deploying a mix of vendors in their infrastructure leading to lock-in and high integration...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2024 winners of the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, the flagship awards program presented in partnership with ISC West recognizing innovative security products, services, and solutions. Top among the winners, who were recognized on April 10 during an award ceremony on the Bridge Stage on the ISC West show floor, was IronYun, receiving the 2024 Best New Product Award. SIA NPS Since its inception in...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has announced the renewal of its reseller partnership with Everbridge. The collaboration aims to assist security pioneers with a centralized view of physical assets and external risk factors—such as geopolitical threats or natural disasters—that could impact organizational safety and resiliency. Partnership with Everbridge “Not only do today’s security pioneers face the challenge of sta...

Cohesity announced a deepening of its cyber resilience collaboration with IBM. The enhanced relationship will accelerate the development of essential cyber resilience capabilities to address organizations' critical need for increased data security and resilience across hybrid cloud environments. With this announcement, Cohesity completes its Series F financing, with IBM joining NVIDIA as a strategic investor. Cyber resilience platform The most recent Cost of a Data Breach report spo...

LenelS2, the global pioneer in advanced security systems and services, will showcase new and upcoming innovations that have been developed with customers in mind, with a focus on cloud-solution enhancements at the annual International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West 2024), in Las Vegas on April 9 - 12. LenelS2 is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. OnGuard Cloud Highlights at ISC West will include a deep dive into...

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence to achieve proven crime prevention, announces that company Founder and CEO Aria Kozak has been inducted into the Security Industry Hall of Fame. Considered the electronic security industry’s highest recognition for lifetime achievement and excellence, Kozak was among the five Class of 2024 recipients officially enshrined during a presentation on the main expo stage of the International Security Con...

Sectigo®, the industry’s most innovative provider of comprehensive certificate lifecycle management (CLM) announced the newest member of its senior executive team with the appointment of Jason Scott as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).  Jason Scott Jason Scott will oversee all aspects of cybersecurity at Sectigo including data, infrastructure, network, applications, and products. He joins the company with more than 20 years of experience including leadership roles at t...

Global cybersecurity firm Performanta, which recently announced its latest AI-enhanced security service offering, Safe XDR, has revealed significant changes in its leadership. Shift in direction The firm’s CEO Guy Golan has been appointed as the new Executive Chairman alongside his current role while COO Quentene Finnegan will take on the position of Managing Director, in addition to COO. The shift in direction will enable Golan to focus on corporate strategy and Finnegan’s exper...

Production facilities are increasingly the target of cyberattacks. Industrial companies are therefore required to identify and close potential vulnerabilities in their systems. To address the need to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities on the shop floor as quickly as possible, Siemens has launched a new cybersecurity software-as-a-service, that will be showcased for the first time at Hannover Messe 2024. Integrated task management The cloud-based SINEC Security Guard offers automated vulne...

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security and management, announced it is collaborating with Intel to bring Intel’s confidential computing capabilities to the Cohesity Data Cloud. Leveraged with Fort Knox, Cohesity’s cyber vault service, this data-in-use encryption innovation will be the first of its kind in the data management industry. Together, Cohesity and Intel are solving one of the most pressing cybersecurity challenges for CIOs. Traditionally, options have been limited...

Viakoo, the provider of automated IoT cybersecurity and performance management solutions, announced its expanded partnership with Pavion, a provider of integrated solutions for fire, security, and critical communications. Pavion customers will benefit from outcome-based managed services and automation to remediate vulnerabilities and ensure system performance, reducing the IoT attack surface and ensuring life-critical security and life safety systems are maintained at the highest possible level...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is showcasing its portfolio of in-house developed and cyber-hardened access control and video surveillance solutions for enterprise applications during ISC West. At booth 18033, Johnson Controls experts are on hand to discuss the latest solutions enhancing physical and cyber security, while adapting to compliance regulations.  Security and Compliance “The enterprise security landscape is undergoing...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a pioneering provider of 3D LiDAR security solutions, and Viakoo, the award-winning provider of service assurance and network edge device management solutions for physical security systems, have announced a new partnership at ISC West 2024.  The company's unique partnership provides a seamlessly integrated solution that combines the power of Quanergy’s 3D LiDAR detection, tracking, and classification technology with Viakoo’s industry-proven service ass...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions is showcasing its expanded offering of products available within the United States and Canada at the 2024 ISC West Conference.  As part of its commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions, ASSA ABLOY will feature an extensive range of new technology aimed at enhancing access control, security, and convenience for businesses of all sizes. Access control and security “We must continuously broaden our offering to address the changing security landscape,&...

For managed service providers (MSPs), navigating the different aspects of IT support for clients is a constant juggling act. From being a subject matter expert to providing constant customer service, every facet demands attention to retain clients. With the plate nearly full of these key functions, cybersecurity for MSP often takes a backseat, which can put the entire business at risk. After all, the 2023 MSP Threat Report reveals a rising risk of supply chain and critical infrastruct...

To effectively protect their clients from escalating cyber threats, MSPs need a deep understanding of tactical threat intelligence. Enter indicators of compromise (IOCs).  IOCs are critical pieces of information that help MSPs identify whether a system or network has been infiltrated by malicious actors. Using these digital breadcrumbs, MSPs can uncover cyberattacks. This article will explore what IOCs are and which indicators MSPs should watch out for. What Is an IOC? An indicator...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is celebrating an eventful night at the 2024 New Zealand Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) which saw Controller 7000 named Outstanding New Security Product and Pascale Howell, Customer Research Manager, recognized as Outstanding Young Security Professional.  Controller 7000 Speaking about the Controller 7000 (C7000) Toby Hutchings, Value Stream Lead, calls being named Outstanding New Security Product an honor for the whole Ga...

Quantum® Corporation, the pioneer in end-to-end data management solutions designed for the AI era announces ActiveScale® Z200 all-flash object storage to help customers accelerate mission-critical AI pipelines and massive data workflows. This new solution extends Quantum’s all-flash leadership beyond Quantum Myriad™ and StorNext™ file system solutions to address S3-native use cases that require rapid data ingest, high-performance analysis, fast data retrieval, and long...