Wavelynx Technologies recently announced the launch of its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) operations, appointing Vishal Khullar, Director of Business Development, as head of the region. Wavelynx's secure and interoperable access control solutions enable businesses to modernize their authentication technology at a pace that suits their needs.
Securitas Technology, a provider of
security technology solutions, partnered with K9s United during the Global Security
Exchange (GSX) 2024 show that took place on September 23-25 in Orlando, Florida,
reinforcing its commitment to community support and those who help make the
world a safer place. As part of this collaboration, Securitas Technology has made a
significant charitable contribution to bolster K9s United’s mission.
U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized Everon, a security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire and life safety solutions in the U.S., as one of the 839 recipients of the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department of Labor. Everon earned the gold award after applying earlier this year. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.
For security professionals who may be hesitant to invest in video analytics, now's the time to reconsider. In a newly released Omdia report commissioned by BriefCam (now Milestone Systems), the research firm uncovered a compelling story: more than 85% of North American and European organizations that use video analytics achieve a return on investment within just one year. The study, which surveyed 140 end users across multiple industries, demonstrates that security technology is no longer just for security — it's a cross-organizational tool that delivers measurable business value far beyond traditional safety applications.
- By Asaf Weisbrot
- Nov 06, 2024
Modernizing identity systems is proving difficult for organizations due to two key challenges: decades of accumulated Identity and Access Management (IAM) technical debt and the complexity of managing access across multiple identity providers (IDPs). These findings come from the new Strata Identity-commissioned report, State of Multi-Cloud Identity: Insights and Trends for 2025. The report, based on survey data from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), highlights trends and challenges in securing cloud environments. The CSA is the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment.
ISC East, with its premier sponsor Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with the ASIS NYC Chapter, is set to host another year of ISC East Special Events coupled with updated features to The Bridge, Career Zone, and greater show floor. Throughout the three-day event, attendees will have many opportunities to learn about today’s newest trends and solutions, hear from industry experts, and engage with peers on the show floor and beyond.
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released version 2.2.2 of SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP), an access control communications standard developed by SIA to improve interoperability among access control and security products.
Only 35 percent of cybersecurity professionals or teams are involved in the development of policy governing the use of AI technology in their enterprise, and nearly half (45 percent) report no involvement in the development, onboarding, or implementation of AI solutions, according to the recently released 2024 State of Cybersecurity survey report from ISACA, a global professional association advancing trust in technology.
Convergint, a provider of service-based security systems integration, has announced a strategic alliance with Deloitte. This new alliance provides powerful, integrated cyber and physical security services that are designed to help their clients address the evolving risk landscape
SAFR from RealNetworks, an AI computer vision platform for access control and security, today announced the appointment of Charisse Jacques as its new President. Jacques brings a wealth of experience in AI and associated technology to the security industry. Her leadership will drive SAFR’s mission of advancing security and operational efficiency in live video applications, security, authentication, and touchless access control.