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- By Mark Warren
- Jan 16, 2024
ONVIF, a global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, has released the final version of the TLS Configuration Add-on to increase the security of communications between devices and software clients within a physical security system.
HID, a provider of in trusted identity solutions, announces the acquisition of ZeroSSL, an SSL certificate provider based in Austria. The acquisition will not only augment HID’s capabilities in providing protected communications to and from websites, but also strengthen its reputation as a leading provider of trusted PKI solutions.
Melvin Bradley Kamcheff, better known as Brad, was a 35-year employee of Aiphone Corp. who led the company’s marketing team and was instrumental in developing the company’s strategic marketing plan. Sadly, Brad passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 26th, 2023, at his home in Kirkland, Wash. He was 54 years old.
ONVIF, the open industry forum supporting standardized communications between IP-based physical security products, recently announced an agreement with the Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA) to take over the development of data ontology and metadata specifications. The initiative will continue under a new ONVIF metadata working group.
The security industry is forecasting a strong 2024, according to the results from the latest Security Industry Association (SIA) Security Market Index.
Hytera, a provider of innovative communication solutions, announces the launch of the Hytera PNC560, a groundbreaking Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) radio, handheld smart device, and scanner designed to revolutionize nationwide business operations and remote workforce communications. PoC provides instant and secure nationwide communications at the push of a button.
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Renee Thompson – director of global sustainability and environmental compliance at Wesco International – as the first-ever chair of SIA’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory Board.
i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic security) a provider of professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, today shared its top four predictions for the physical security industry in 2024.