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STid, a leader in security and identification innovation, achieved a new turning point in access security with the announcement of EN17640 certification for its flagship application, STid Mobile ID®.
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Those working in the National Health Service face a higher-than-average risk of experiencing workplace violence, according to a report for NHS Resolution, the arm’s length body of the Department of
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New from Hanwha Vision is the Dual-Lens Barcode Reader Camera. Models are the TNS-9040IBC, TNS-9050IBC and TNS-9060IBC.
The products combine barcode recognition and video capture in one device.
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New from the German video surveillance manufacturer Dallmeier electronic is an entry-level camera, the Picoline.
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The security and fire safety product manufacturer Comelit-PAC has introduced its evolved brand messaging: “Feel Secure,”.
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James Sherlow, Systems Engineering Director, EMEA, Cequence Security discusses securing LLMs (large language models) via their APIs against top ten threats.
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North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust starred in the NAHS (National Association for Healthcare Security) awards night that rounded off the membership body’s gathering at the University of
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The regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has a 'defective organisational culture, driven from the top', and is widely seen as incompetent, according to a report by a group of members of
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Hospital security managers have gathered in Birmingham for the annual, two-day NAHS (National Association for Healthcare Security) conference. Mark Rowe offers a digest of day one.
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The network video product manufacturer Axis Communications has announced the ninth generation of its system-on-chip (SoC).
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Video games introduce players to exciting worlds composed of stunning visuals, captivating storylines, and multiplayer experiences.
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Art galleries and museums face any number of threats - thieves; protesters who seek publicity by occupying rooms or even damaging works; let alone floods, fires and anything that can harm cultural
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Inge Wetzer, Social Psychologist in Cybersecurity & Compliance at Secura, and Nadine Hoogerwerf, Chief Information Security Officer at Zivver have discussed the impact of compliance fatigue and
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The cybersecurity landscape is set for a decade of transformation, according to Corelight's 2024 survey of IT decision-makers across the UK, France, and Germany offering a glimpse into the future,
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Respect Orders are proposed by the Home Office; to give the police and local government powers to ban persistent offenders from town centres or from drinking in public; such as high streets and parks.
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Apprentices displayed their technical and problem-solving skills in the WorldSkills UK Finals in two categories - Fire Detection & Alarm Systems; and Electronic Security Systems.
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Speakers include Dr Rannia Leontaridi, OBE, FRSA, Director General Civil Aviation, Department for Transport in the UK. Hosted by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Sultanate of Oman.
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Speakers include Mary Haigh, Chief Information Security Officer at BAE Systems; Christiane Kirketerpde Viron, Acting Director for Digital Society, Trust and Cybersecurity at the European Commission
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The July 4 UK general election and the May local, mayoral and PCC (Police and Crime Commissioners inEngland and Wales) elections had unacceptable levels of abuse and intimidation of candidates, says
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Recording of 'Non-Crime Hate Incidents' (NCHIs) by the police should be abolished, says a think-tank. If the Government chooses to retain the NCHI regime, they should issue an updated Code of
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Cardiff, UK, July 30, 2024 – HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, announces that its Signo™ Readers seamlessly integrate with the UK government’s GovPass standard, built on open
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On November 21, Ajax Systems hosted its sixth Ajax Special Event, an annual showcase of the company’s latest technologies and devices, which previously attracted over 2,000,000 online views.
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Revenue at the security and facilities management contractor Mitie was up 14 per cent for the six months to September, according to the firm's interim results. Operating profit margin was up 2.6
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The ubiquity of QR codes is providing a massive opportunity for cybercriminals to “quish” people, and it’s easy to see why, says Sam Mayne, Product Solution Analyst, VIPRE Security Group.
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Personal liability can secure your seat at the table, writes Saugat Sindhu, Global Leader, Advisory Services, Cybersecurity and Risk Services at the cyber and cloud services firm Wipro.
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After three days in London, Mark Rowe starts to digest what he learned before setting to work on the January edition of Professional Security Magazine.
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The Coming Storm, by Gabriel Gatehouse
The world is becoming plain odder. Not only does that make life more difficult for the security manager – what threats will come through the door, physical or
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Mark Rowe writes: I’ve written several articles reviewing 2024 in terms of security management; here’s one about what a review could or should mean for the individual.
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i-pro (previously Panasonic) announced a new line of bullet cameras to give long-range coverage with edge AI (artificial intelligence). The products come with zoom and infra-red (IR)
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The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO), the UK-based membership body for security people working in Higher and Further Education, is to host its first European Region Winter
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There has to be a balance, between keeping secrets for the sake of security, and other equally validthings – such as the right to know things in a free society, and, more to the point for security
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Collaboration between private security and the police has huge potential and results in better protection of the public and of organisations, and in an increased capacity to respond to crime, says
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Cardiff, UK, August 8, 2024 – HID, the worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, announces today that the University of Dundee is updating its city campus estate implementing HID® Mobile
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If marketing buzzwords hold any truth, then it’s clear the industry has embraced that the enterprise, for the most part, is hybrid, writes Lori MacVittie, F5 Distinguished Engineer at the cloud
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Cardiff, UK, August 8, 2024 – HID, the worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, announces today that the University of Dundee is updating its city campus estate implementing HID® Mobile
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A high-security prison was described as an ‘airport’ to official inspectors, such are the illegal drugs carried in by drones.
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Evening and night-time patrols by a London council’s uniformed officers are issuing warnings and £120 fines for those caught publicly urinating on the streets.
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A coordinated effort across sectors, law enforcement and government is needed against online crime, the UK Government has stated.
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A visual arts gallery and charity in Nottingham, recently had a refurbishment. It included IP-connected door entry, designed and installed by Cookson & Son with the product distributor CIE Group.
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Organisers of London Build Expo next week at Olympia in W14 are hailing it as the largest edition of the show. It'll open its doors at 9.30am on Wednesday, November 20; and again on the Thursday.
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Boris Johnson’s memoir Unleashed offers some vivid insights into the protection of VIPs such as Johnson when Foreign Secretary under Theresa May from 2016 and then as prime minister from 2019 to
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A winter safety campaign, urging people to ‘Stay Safe, Tell Security’, has been launched by the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
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The housing association Midland Heart has an IP video surveillance system that uses about 900 Hanwha Vision Q series cameras alongside the manufacturer's X series network video recorders (NVRs).
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From 4pm. Topic: 'Are the UK's Government's efforts to combat fraud sufficient; is the public sectorleading by example or does the burden lie more with the private sector and should the private
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Boris Johnson’s book Unleashed is largely a memoir of his years as a serious politician from his win over Ken Livingston (remember him?)
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Similar types of disruptions continue to cause significant damage to organisations, as seen in previous years, according to the Business Continuity Institute (BCI) ‘Horizon Scan 2024’ report.
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Security managers face a multitude of information, new requirements and questions, not least against the background of geopolitical changes, says the German manufacturer Dallmeier electronic.
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Organised crime uses slang, emojis, and coded phrases to recruit minors, using language that resonates with a younger audience familiar to social media challenges and online gaming, the European
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Malicious cyber actors exploited more zero-day vulnerabilities to compromise enterprise networks in 2023 compared to 2022, allowing them to conduct operations against high priority targets.
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Most, 80 per cent of organisations experienced supply chain disruptions this year, more than last year, according to the 14th edition of the Business Continuity Institute (BCI)
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May I start by wishing each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas. Yep, this is the last issue before 2025 - and we're into the second quarter of the century!?
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The paradox is that British culture is obsessed with investigators, usually of murder; yet society has a chronic shortage of investigators, and those who find themselves responsible for an
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Last week and this, I was called for jury service; I asked to be released, but that appeal was refused. Here's my diary of what little service I had to give.
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📢 Discovering VIVOTEK's 3rd Gen ANPR Camera with Advanced Recognition, Simplified Setup!
🚀 Built towithstand the toughest environments, the IB9387-LPR-V3 offers exceptional durability with NEMA 4X,
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📢 Discovering VIVOTEK's 3rd Gen ANPR Camera with Advanced Recognition, Simplified Setup!
🚀 Built towithstand the toughest environments, the IB9387-LPR-V3 offers exceptional durability with NEMA 4X,
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In the City of London, 22 Bishopsgate is centralising the control of IoT and physical security with Security Center software from Genetec.
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9am to 5:20pm, ISC2's annual UK event. ISC2 members can earn up to seven CPE credits for attending; this third annual event is open to members and non-members.
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This week is Respect for Shop workers Week, and the retail trade union Usdaw is raising awareness of it year-round Freedom From Fear Campaign.
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Paige Braun from guarding firm OCS became the first apprentice to complete the level 2 Professional Security Operative apprenticeship.
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The UK event security and crowd management contract company Showsec announces it's gained the Silver Award in the Investors in People accreditation.
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Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (Toshiba) announces its S300 Pro Surveillance Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) to cover the surveillance storage market.
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A majority (58 per cent) of key decision-makers in large UK businesses surveyed by the UK fraud prevention trade association, Cifas, have admitted fraud and financial crime poses a serious threat to
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Challenges remain for many organisations looking to secure data and keep cybercriminals out as they believe that adherence to GDPR (data protection rules) has not brought any advantages.
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Long gone are the days of choosing a security installer for a single installation and then moving on. Security leaders are choosing installers based on the long-term value and strategic partnership
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