14 January 2022 - Security Buyer Magazine

Thermal imaging with Teledyne FLIR Tau 2 Series

The Tau 2 series offers 40+ variants of the most reliable and rugged longwave infrared (LWIR) thermal camera module. Equipped with a simple optical interface and common commercial interfaces, integration with the Tau 2 and new Tau 2+ is seamless. Teledyne FLIR has you covered with high performance and reliable longwave infrared (LWIR) Tau 2 series thermal camera modules. Common interfaces and access to a US-based Technical Services team reduce development risk, development cost, and shorten your time to market. If you are developing with Tau 2, we can help. With an unmatched combination of features and reliability, the Tau 2 and the increased sensitivity Tau 2+ are well suited for integration in demanding applications including UAVs, unmanned applications, handheld imagers, security cameras, maritime cameras, and thermal sights. Integration is seamless with common optical, mechanical, and electrical interfaces and the most lens options available on the market. See what Tau 2 solution is best for your application. Teledyne FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, is a provider in intelligent sensing solutions for defense and industrial applications with approximately 4,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1978, the company creates advanced technologies to help professionals make better, faster decisions that save lives and livelihoods. Teledyne Technologies is a provider of sophisticated digital imaging products and software, instrumentation, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems. Teledyne’s operations are primarily located in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Western and Northern Europe. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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OPTEX & FiberSensys’ perimeter security solutions

Event News / Editor

OPTEX and FiberSensys, both OPTEX Group companies, will showcase their latest innovations in advanced perimeter protection and intruder detection at Intersec Dubai. OPTEX will demonstrate the latest evolution of its LiDAR sensor series, featuring its longest range yet. The REDSCAN Pro series consists of two models, the RLS-3060V and the RLS-50100V offering 30m by 60m and 50m by 100m detection range respectively. It provides highly accurate detection outdoor and indoor, without any ‘gaps’ or the detection reliability ‘fading’ with range. The rectangular detection patterns provide excellent coverage for virtual wall applications, and for virtual planes to cover open areas, ceilings and roofs. Its innovative panoramic camera module means detection can be visually verified through pre- and post-event images, as well as video stream footage. Featuring advanced analytics, a high level of network communication security and ONVIF Profile S compliance, the REDSCAN Pro is the ideal solution to protect the highest security sites. FiberSensys will also be showcasing the next generation of its buried sensor solution, featuring point location, the Terrain Defender 100. The TD100 provides one-metre target detection and adds another layer of precision and accuracy for perimeter protection for the most demanding sites such as military and nuclear bases, and VIP residences. With the Terrain Defender, a detection field consisting of Radio Frequency (RF) energy is formed between two parallel buried leaky coaxial cables. Processors on both ends of this cable pair transmit and receive RF energy forming a bi-directional static field using End-to-End Correlation (E2EC). E2EC is a technology developed and patented by FiberSensys that dramatically increases the performance and reliability of buried RF sensors, making the Terrain Defender the best performing buried sensor available. “We are delighted to be able to meet with our customers and technology partners in person again and gather industry feedback,” said Masaya Kida, Managing Director of OPTEX EMEA. “Intersec provides the ideal opportunity for us to deliver an engaging and interactive on-stand experience to demonstrate our latest technologies and solutions for enhanced security.” Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Jacksons Fencing – Sniffing out crime

UK News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

Jacksons Fencing ’s acoustic barriers specified to secure detective dogs at major UK airport. According to the UK Government Border Force, the high amount of smuggling and an increase in immigration concerns means detector dogs are now more crucial to border security than ever before. The Government has over 70 used in various venues across the country, and it is estimated that within the past 40 years they have found over £500 million of counterfeit cash, Class A drugs, firearms, tobacco, and illegal trade of wildlife items. The solution; Acoustic fencing and gates Jacksons Fencing was recently specified for a project at a major UK airport, with the task to better protect the dog training facility. On site, over 270 metres of fencing and gates were installed. This included 148 metres of Government Approved Trident Jakoustic acoustic barriers, selected thanks to their noise reducing properties and strong security rating to help keep the dogs safe and secure. While dogs often make considerable noise, they are also very sensitive to loud environments. Installing reflective acoustic barriers will protect the dogs from external noise, while also reducing noise on the outside from barking and training programmes, as the barriers reduce noise from both sides. The timber fence boards used interlock with a deep V tongue and groove design which minimises gaps that sound could travel through, reducing noise by up to 28dB. The acoustic barriers are manufactured from kiln-dried, pressure treated timber, which protects them from any rotting or insect attacks, and come with a 25-year guarantee. Their natural appearance creates an aesthetically pleasing, welcoming environment for the staff and the animals which is concealed by the solid design of the barrier. The Trident acoustic barriers provide robust perimeter protection as they are manufactured with a flat attack face to ensure they’re resistant to potential intruders who can climb the fence. A steel mesh layer is also incorporated on one side to heighten the level of security further. To prevent and reduce the risk of intruders attempting to climb, three rows of barbed tape topping were added to the acoustic barriers to increase their height. Importantly, this security fence is CPNI tested and approved. A manual single leaf gate and an automated double leaf gate were also installed on this project to maximise the effectiveness of the acoustic barrier’s noise reduction potential. These are 2.5 metres wide and high, hung on hot dipped galvanised steel posts. Using high-quality materials like these will prevent the fencing from any rust, corrosion, rotting, and insect attacks, requiring less maintenance or repairs and increasing their longevity and sustainability. Results Installing these robust security measures has helped to reassure the relevant teams at this major UK airport that the welfare of the detector dogs has been carefully assessed. The heightened security that the fencing provides has also reduced the risk of theft or intruders. Peter Jackson, Jacksons Fencing Managing Director, commented, “It was a real honour to be involved in this hugely important project which aimed to secure and protect the detector dogs from any external noise and intruders, allowing them to focus fully on the important task in hand, protecting our public spaces.” Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Honeywell expands OT cybersecurity portfolio

Middle East News Desk / Editor

Honeywell and Acalvio Technologies announced the launch of a new solution designed to detect known and unknown (zero-day) attacks across the operational technology (OT) environments in commercial buildings. Honeywell Threat Defense Platform (HTDP) powered by Acalvio employs sophisticated active defense – featuring autonomous deception tactics to outsmart attackers – and provides high fidelity threat detection. Honeywell’s technology features an approach recommended by governments and cybersecurity standard bodies because of its ability to detect and control attacks. Traditionally, building OT environments rely on prevention technology and passive detection such as perimeter security and network traffic analysis to secure systems. Yet, more than 1 in 4 (27%) surveyed facility managers experienced a cyber breach of their OT systems in the last 12 months, according to a recent survey conducted by Honeywell Building Technologies. Threat actors continue to target building systems with both targeted attacks and ransomware attacks. These attacks can go beyond accessing private customer data and may potentially impair the operations for critical organisations that keep society running such as utilities, data centers, hospitals and airports. HTDP uses deception tactics to confuse and mislead threats away from critical assets and devices, resulting in low false alerts and a high rate of detection. The solution leads threat actors to decoy assets, which appear to be valuable OT and IT devices; however, none of the devices are real and there is no access to the enterprise assets. The solution makes real, critical operational devices harder to find, slowing down adversaries and helping security teams capture them faster. “The quantity and complexity of cyberattacks unfortunately are increasing every day, reinforcing the need for building owners and operators to rigorously monitor, maintain and protect their OT environments,” said Mirel Sehic, Global Director of cybersecurity, Honeywell Building Technologies. “Incorporating Acalvio’s autonomous deception technology into our OT cybersecurity toolbelt provides a highly effective solution to help protect our customers’ buildings from increasingly sophisticated attacks.” Powered by Acalvio’s breakthrough deception technology, HTDP incorporates design-, intent- and industry-specific knowledge into a seamless workflow to deploy effective deception across distributed enterprise OT networks. Using specially crafted deception elements, HTDP also helps detect ransomware and even zero-day variants with precision and speed. HTDP uses advanced analytics to confirm and investigate threats. “We’re excited to work with Honeywell to secure and keep building OT systems properly operating while also protecting the people and data throughout an organisation,” said Ram Varadarajan, Co-Founder and CEO, Acalvio Technologies. “Importantly, this technology is something that can benefit every building and facility – especially those that do not have teams of cyber experts. It requires no prior knowledge of attacker tactics and can be deployed without special training or modifications to existing OT environments.” Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Nixu’s MIAM service

News Desk / Ghyslaine Cordrey

A national digital authentication service is being built in Finland to ease the login to digital services. The new national authentication service will be launched for consumers at the end of 2022. The solution utilises the Managed Identity and Access Management (MIAM) service provided by Nixu. To promote the national initiative, Nixu, together with Yleisradio, Alma Media and Digital Living International, established Finland’s Authentication Cooperative (Suomen Tunnistautumisosuuskunta). Originally, the project was known as SisuID. The new digital authentication service will provide commercial global authentication services with a national cost-effective alternative that respects customer relationship and privacy. With the cooperative model, the service can be developed in cooperation with companies across industries and market needs. In the future, companies will be able to offer their customers more personalised solutions in a cost-effective manner with the new authentication service, and users will be able to log in easily and securely to digital services. “The goal of the new cooperative is to function as an enabler of digital services. The aim is to be able to offer affordable alternatives, also in the long term, by lowering service fees when the number of users increases and development and operating costs have been covered,” said Liisa Lundström, CEO of the Finland’s Authentication Cooperative. For Nixu, the collaboration means, among other things, an agreement on the level of a few million euros for the next three years in which Nixu is responsible for the technical development and maintenance of the authentication service. Nixu provides the project with its MIAM service, which is a turnkey solution that meets the business requirements of the digital identity of organisations. It provides comprehensive privacy and security and, thanks to its flexibility, is highly scalable to meet the requirements of various authentication solutions. Nixu takes care of the service maintenance, continuous optimisation and development. The development of the service is based on the principle of open source and standards, which enables extensive cooperation and a basis for the use of the service. “For years, Nixu has been promoting the development of national digital identity by participating, for example, in the SisuID project. Mass-adopted, cost-effective and secure digital authentication is an essential part of cybersecurity of digital services. As a cybersecurity company, it is very important for us to be involved in a project that will enable Finland to quickly introduce a national-level digital identity solution suitable for extensive use. This enables us to keep the digital society running through our own contribution, and it also includes export potential ” said Petri Kairinen, CEO of Nixu. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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OPTEX and FiberSensys to showcase at Intersec

Event News / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

OPTEX and FiberSensys, both OPTEX Group companies, will showcase their latest innovations in advanced perimeter protection and intruder detection at Intersec Dubai. OPTEX will demonstrate the latest evolution of its multi-award winning LiDAR sensor series, featuring its longest range yet. The REDSCAN Pro series consists of two models, the RLS-3060V and the RLS-50100V offering 30m by 60m and 50m by 100m detection range respectively. It provides highly accurate detection outdoor and indoor, without any ‘gaps’ or the detection reliability ‘fading’ with range. The rectangular detection patterns provide excellent coverage for virtual wall applications, and for virtual planes to cover open areas, ceilings and roofs. Its innovative panoramic camera module means detection can be visually verified through pre- and post-event images, as well as video stream footage. Featuring advanced analytics, a high level of network communication security and ONVIF Profile S compliance, the REDSCAN Pro is the ideal solution to protect the highest security sites. FiberSensys will also be showcasing the next generation of its buried sensor solution, featuring point location, the Terrain Defender 100. The TD100 provides one-metre target detection and adds another layer of precision and accuracy for perimeter protection for the most demanding sites such as military and nuclear bases, and VIP residences. With the Terrain Defender, a detection field consisting of Radio Frequency (RF) energy is formed between two parallel buried leaky coaxial cables. Processors on both ends of this cable pair transmit and receive RF energy forming a bi-directional static field using End-to-End Correlation (E2EC). E2EC is a technology developed and patented by FiberSensys that dramatically increases the performance and reliability of buried RF sensors, making the Terrain Defender™ the best performing buried sensor available. “We are delighted to be able to meet with our customers and technology partners in person again and gather industry feedback,” says Masaya Kida, Managing Director of OPTEX EMEA. “Intersec provides the ideal opportunity for us to deliver an engaging and interactive on-stand experience to demonstrate our latest technologies and solutions for enhanced security.” Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Vess A8000 Series at Intersec

Event News / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

The Vess A8000 Series is PROMISE’s new multi-purpose platform designed for AI, IVA, and NVR to tackle the emerging needs in surveillance industry. Surveillance storage provider PROMISE Technology (or ‘PROMISE’) will debut its new Vess A8000 Series, a robust and intelligent that perfectly balances customers’ rising needs for larger storage capacity and high-quality surveillance video performance, at the 23rd Intersec showcase in Dubai from Jan 16-18, 2022, stand S1-H16, Hall SAEED 1. The Vess A8000 Series strengthens the PROMISE Surveillance portfolio, enabling its security and surveillance customers to grow with data-intensive digital trends such as the use of Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA) and artificial intelligence (AI) in real-time monitoring. “PROMISE has been bringing purpose-build and customized IP video data solutions to surveillance customers around the world in the past decade,” said Alice Chang, Chief Sales Officer, PROMISE Technology. “Given the rapid pace of growth and needs within the global surveillance industry, our strengths in adaptability and compatibility are our commitment to our customers and partners to tackle the emerging challenges and opportunities with PROMISE comprehensive surveillance solutions.” The Vess A8000 Series comprising of the Vess A8120, A8600 and A8800 models, comes equipped with the PROMISE expertise in data storage and experience in working with tier-one surveillance ecosystem partners to ensures the most reliable, flexible, and trustworthy solutions for surveillance projects in different scales. Vess A8120 The Vess A8120 is a versatile appliance performing one of three roles: management server, recording server, or IVA server. This 1U 4-bay rack mounted appliance is designed for operating reliability and performance in surveillance projects worldwide. Vess A8120 will be coupled with external storage hardware Vess R3600 to demonstrate the extensive throughput of up to 1000 Mbit/s when paired with other products. Vess A8600 and 8800 With the hardware advancements including PCI slots suitable for dual CPU option or a GPU card used for video analytics or other processor intensive applications, Vess A8600 and A8800 are specially engineered for video recording and Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA) applications. In addition, Vess A8600 and A8800 are available with PROMISE proprietary SmartBoost technology which is proven itself the benefit of total cost ownership in thousands of large-scale surveillance deployments worldwide. Both Vess A8600 and Vess A8800 specifications are unparalleled, with the Vess A8600 boasting 64 TB and Vess A8800 at a massive 96 TB, and huge scale-up potential up to 432 TB that provides customers flexibility for future growth. The A8000 Series is compatible with other PROMISE storage offerings. Capacity can be seamlessly added to an existing setup as needed using VTrak D5000/E5000/J5000 or Vess R3000/J3000 external storage hardware connected via a 12GB/s SAS interface. PROMISE at Intersec Dubai 2022 The Intersec Dubai will be live and in-person this year, allowing PROMISE to showcase its multitude of video surveillance products. Intersec Dubai 2022 participants will be among the first in the world to view PROMISE’s brand new Vess A-Series surveillance solutions, as Vess A8120, Vess A8600, and Vess A8800 will be made available to the market in Q2 of 2022. Meanwhile, PROMISE’s newly announced Green JBOD VTrak J5960 will be displayed at booth S1-F20 to offer the energy saving storage expansion solution to surveillance customers for high-capacity data management demand. Moreover, as the proven record of continued efforts in integrated solutions with ecosystem partners, PROMISE is proud to showcase three live demos with its partners: the Vess A8020 with Digifort for ATM banking solution, the Vess A3120 with NetworkOptix for Linus-based projects, and the Vess A8120 and R3600 with Axxonsoft for AI solutions. For those who are unable to attend Intersec 2022 in person and/or are interested to learn more about the Vess A8000 series, please visit PROMISE website and social media for detailed information, or contact the PROMISE team in your region. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Jacksons Fencing – Sniffing out crime

News Desk / Ghyslaine Cordrey

Jacksons Fencing’s acoustic barriers specified to secure detective dogs at major UK airport. According to the UK Government Border Force, the high amount of smuggling and an increase in immigration concerns means detector dogs are now more crucial to border security than ever before. The Government has over 70 used in various venues across the country, and it is estimated that within the past 40 years they have found over £500 million of counterfeit cash, Class A drugs, firearms, tobacco, and illegal trade of wildlife items. The solution; Acoustic fencing and gates Jacksons Fencing was recently specified for a project at a major UK airport, with the task to better protect the dog training facility. On site, over 270 metres of fencing and gates were installed. This included 148 metres of Government Approved Trident Jakoustic acoustic barriers, selected thanks to their noise reducing properties and strong security rating to help keep the dogs safe and secure. While dogs often make considerable noise, they are also very sensitive to loud environments. Installing reflective acoustic barriers will protect the dogs from external noise, while also reducing noise on the outside from barking and training programmes, as the barriers reduce noise from both sides. The timber fence boards used interlock with a deep V tongue and groove design which minimises gaps that sound could travel through, reducing noise by up to 28dB. The acoustic barriers are manufactured from kiln-dried, pressure treated timber, which protects them from any rotting or insect attacks, and come with a 25-year guarantee. Their natural appearance creates an aesthetically pleasing, welcoming environment for the staff and the animals which is concealed by the solid design of the barrier. The Trident acoustic barriers provide robust perimeter protection as they are manufactured with a flat attack face to ensure they’re resistant to potential intruders who can climb the fence. A steel mesh layer is also incorporated on one side to heighten the level of security further. To prevent and reduce the risk of intruders attempting to climb, three rows of barbed tape topping were added to the acoustic barriers to increase their height. Importantly, this security fence is CPNI tested and approved. A manual single leaf gate and an automated double leaf gate were also installed on this project to maximise the effectiveness of the acoustic barrier’s noise reduction potential. These are 2.5 metres wide and high, hung on hot dipped galvanised steel posts. Using high-quality materials like these will prevent the fencing from any rust, corrosion, rotting, and insect attacks, requiring less maintenance or repairs and increasing their longevity and sustainability. Results Installing these robust security measures has helped to reassure the relevant teams at this major UK airport that the welfare of the detector dogs has been carefully assessed. The heightened security that the fencing provides has also reduced the risk of theft or intruders. Peter Jackson, Jacksons Fencing Managing Director, commented, “It was a real honour to be involved in this hugely important project which aimed to secure and protect the detector dogs from any external noise and intruders, allowing them to focus fully on the important task in hand, protecting our public spaces.” Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Acronis appoints Michael Callahan

Middle East News Desk / Editor

Acronis announced the appointment of Michael Callahan as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Callahan joins the team with extensive sales and marketing experience, serving in senior leadership roles at companies such as McAfee, HP, and Juniper, and most recently as the Senior Vice President of Global Marketing for Cofense.As Acronis’ Chief Marketing Officer, Callahan will develop Acronis’ global brand position while increasing awareness of the Cyber Protect Cloud Platform. With COVID-19 accelerating digital transformation solutions and the migration to cloud and hybrid solutions, organisations need an effective security solution to stop the always-evolving threats. In addition, Callahan will help expand Acronis’ dedication to nurturing the next group of tech leaders with outreach programs around the world, especially in disadvantaged areas.“Michael will build on the past success and push Acronis’ marketing team to even greater achievements,” said Patrick Pulvermueller, Chief Executive Officer at Acronis. “Michael brings more than 20 years of marketing leadership from some of the most well-known companies in the industry, and will be instrumental in solidifying Acronis’ position as a leader in endpoint security. His track record of driving impressive growth from the brands he developed excites us for what is to come under his leadership and expertise.”Callahan is a metrics-driven marketing executive with extensive software-as-a-service (SaaS) security domain experience, serving in leadership roles at McAfee, HP, Firemon and Zimperium, where he effectively managed and led global teams. This is essential experience for this position as Acronis prides itself on being an internationally connected company with offices and employees around the globe, enabling the company to reach broader demographics and extend its grasp on the cyber protection markets. Callahan will continue to increase Acronis’ visibility across the cybersecurity space as a leader in cyber protection by focusing on the value of Acronis’ security solutions – such as Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud – designed specifically to be delivered as a service through service providers or enterprises protecting their organisations. 2021 was the most successful year in Acronis history, with the Acronis US cloud business growing 77% year-over-year and Acronis Cyber Protect delivering protection to over 750,000 businesses. Callahan will build on the success from 2021, including the $250 million investment from CVC Partners in May of last year to further enhance Acronis’ go-to-market initiatives by expanding its broad partner network of managed service providers (MSPs) to keep the momentum going in 2022.“I’m very excited to be joining Acronis at a time when the value of our solutions is rapidly gaining traction in the market resulting in exceptionally fast growth that allows us to continue to invest in solutions to our customers’ problems. As the world moves towards a cloud-based digital ecosystem, it’s more important than ever to make sure cybersecurity solutions effectively stop threats so security leaders can protect their organisations,” said Callahan. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Secure Logiq opens Middle East office

Middle East News Desk / Editor

Secure Logiq has created a direct presence in the Middle East with the official opening of a new local office. Based in Dubai, the new office will provide Secure Logiq’s local customers and partners with a direct line of contact to local sales and design specialists in their own time zone.“The Middle East is a very important market for us and we know that to serve the region to our best ability we needed to have a local office,” said Secure Logiq’s Robin Hughes. “We were determined that we were going to do this properly, so rather than just a sales person for the region, this is a full service office. This means that our clients and partners will have easy access to local resources for design and sales, fully supported by our team at HQ in the UK.”The new office is initially staffed by a Regional Director who will be responsible for the day-to-day operations in the region as well as a new Business Development Manager. The dedicated Middle East team brings a wealth of experience in the region’s security technology market and will grow further to better serve this important and diverse market.Throughout 2022 Secure Logiq will continue to expand its Middle East team, with at least one new BDM, a pre-sales engineer, and an office administrator, with more positions coming as the manufacturer grows.“We have always had global aspirations for Secure Logiq and this new office takes us another step closer to achieving that,” concluded Hughes. “I am sure this will be highly successful for us and the office will continue to expand over the coming years.”Meet with the new Secure Logiq Middle East team at Intersec 2022 on stand S1-E46 Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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