SALTO has introduced the XS4 Original+. The new SALTO XS4 Original+ takes the trusted and proven flagship XS4 Original electronic lock product family and incorporates the latest technology to accommodate access control needs of both today and tomorrow. “Our customers, partners, and users rely on the XS4 every day, which is why we’ve made XS4 Original+ more powerful, capable, and redefined to elevate any door’s security and management,” said Marc Handels, SALTO Systems Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Read more ..read more

Compania Naţională de Căi Ferate “CFR” – SA, the state railway carrier of Romania, has invested in an integrated security and safety solution from Johnson Controls, to protect passengers travelling on a new railway link from Otopeni Henri Coandă International Airport to Bucharest Nord main railway station. The 2.95km link, which was planned to facilitate the large number of fans travelling from the airport to attend the Bucharest hosted EURO 2020 football matches and was completed in just 14 months from the design stage at a cost of approximately Euros 120m, is now being increasingly used by ..read more

Essence Group, a technology group developing and supplying wireless security solutions for homes, families and businesses, announced the launch of MyShield, a first-of-its-kind 5G-connected comprehensive intruder prevention system. The MyShield all-in-one device can be used either as a standalone solution connected to 5G CAT-M networks or integrated into any existing security system. It addresses the growing demand for preemptive intruder prevention, boosting protection of homes and businesses by forcing intruders out of premises before they are able to do harm. Read more ..read more

Cyber attacks continue to rise each year and intruder methods are becoming more sophisticated. Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds us that dilligent and comprehensive solutions are necessary to ensure all data remains secure in our increasingly connected world. Below, senior technology executives reflect on what this month means to them as well as providing insight into how business leaders can best arm their organisation and employees against unwanted intrusions. Sascha Giese, Head Geek at SolarWinds Following a year of rapid transformation fueled by the global pandemic, technology profess ..read more

Amanda Lieu, SEON’s Product Marketing Manager discusses the balance between privacy and security. Rather than being a single cut and dry issue, the debate about the balance between security and privacy in the digital world is complex and always evolving, best dealt with on a case-by-case basis rather than with ironclad rules. Many of us go about our lives without giving much thought to the information available about us, while others are much more worried about the potential for abuse, particularly when they live under repressive governments. Read more ..read more

Malte Pollman, CSO, Utimaco explains the importance of digital identity. In eCommerce and digital finance it is vital that the person logging into an account is the person associated with it. Fraud does happen in physical spaces, but it is much rarer because a person trying to pay on a card can simply be asked for an identity document like a driver’s licence to prove their identity, and even if they have somehow forged a driver’s licence they will be visible on security cameras. Read more ..read more

Suprema announced the successful integration of its biometric access control products with Genetec Security Center, a unified security platform that connects security systems, sensors, and data in a single intuitive interface. Through this integration, Genetec Synergis (the access control system of Security Center) can be paired with Suprema access control devices to allow users to verify access credentials with fingerprints and facial recognition along with existing RFID cards and PIN numbers. Biometric data such as fingerprint and facial recognition records can be quickly registered through ..read more

WatchGuard Technologies announced Wi-Fi in WatchGuard Cloud, along with a new lineup of Wi-Fi 6-enabled access points (APs). The addition of Wi-Fi in WatchGuard Cloud provides cross-platform integration and centralised management of all WatchGuard products. “The MSP market continues to grow at an accelerated pace, driving partners to look for centralised solutions that simplify deployment and management for customers while delivering the highest levels of security. Wi-Fi in WatchGuard Cloud – and the new APs – give partners the ability to layer on Wi-Fi-as-a-Service for customers and int ..read more

The total addressable market size of IT security in Australia, in terms of enterprise spending, is set to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% to reach US$3.5bn in 2025, led by continued rise in enterprise managed security service investments, and rising demand for identity & access management, security intelligence & management and endpoint security platforms, said GlobalData, a data and analytics company. Saurabh Daga, Technology Analyst at GlobalData, commented: “With most enterprises in Australia continuing with work-from-home strategy considering the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic and extend ..read more

Security News Desk catches up with IFSEC Global’s #2 Top Influencer in Security & Fire, Suzanna Alsayed, Founder of security rebranding agency, Evolutz. Suzanna Alsayed is an emergency management and security specialist in Toronto, Canada. Suzanna was named #2 in the IFSEC Global “Top Influencers in Security & Fire” 2020 “Commercial Security Association Figures/Academics/Thought Leaders” category. With over 8 years of diverse experience in various roles within the public and private sector and in facilitating multi-disciplinary projects, she took her expe ..read more