23 March 2022 - Security Buyer Magazine

Securex returns to Lagos to reconnect its community

Securex West Africa returns in May, to reunite its community and act as a catalyst in kicking off business sales in the new normal. West Africa’s exhibition and conference for the security, safety, fire and facilities management sectors promises to engage, inspire and connect it’s more than 3,000 audience members over three days from the 10 – 12 May 2022 at the Landmark Centre, Lagos. Returning for it’s 10th Edition, delayed since 2019 due to the pandemic, the organisers are excited for what’s in store. Speaking with the Regional Director, George Pearson, said “With the time since the last event we have been hard at work bringing in new elements to the show and refreshing the offering and we can’t wait to showcase it in Lagos once again”. The new elements are the launch of dedicated exhibition areas and conference themes aimed at the Fire, Safety, Smart Cities and Facilities Management industries. These will support the parent brand of Securex to provide a full 360 approach for public and private sector workers who manage the security and safety needs of their organisations, buildings or sites. Sponsors for this years event include Halogen Group, Net Global Systems, Redleaf, Servo Direct and ZK Teco with supporting partners to include Nigeria Security and Civil Deference Corps, The British Deputy High Commission, ASIS Lagos Chapter, International Institute of Professional Security and OSHAssociation among others. Mr Pearson added that he “was delighted to be supported by such a quality array of partners”. The exhibitor line up is also something to shout about with many companies in attendance for the first time, including Aeronautics, Danfoss, Detego, Powerec Global Services, Tysers and Trackforce Valiant as well as some of the long standing partners to the exhibition including A1-Fence, Multimesh, Nemtek, SB Tel and Synergetics to name but a few of the over eighty brands present. And if that was enough the Organsiers also said that for the first time the exhibition has partnered with the networking platform that will enable all participates to reach out and connect with all other attendees before they arrive onsite in order to setup meetings and ensure they don’t miss anyone at the live event. To read more exclusive features and latest news please see our March issue here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Hikvision reveals TandemVu PTZ cameras

UK News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

Hikvision has launched its new TandemVu PTZ camera range, which integrates PTZ and bullet camera capabilities into a single unit. This means that TandemVu PTZ cameras can monitor large areas and zoom in on specific security incidents while maintaining focus on both ‘viewpoints’ simultaneously. These cameras eliminate the need to deploy separate PTZ and bullet cameras in pairs. Features and benefits of the TandemVu PTZ cameras The TandemVu technology features Hikvision’s next-generation camera design, integrating multiple lenses in one unit to provide big picture and small details in tandem. The new TandemVu PTZ cameras offer a range of benefits vs. deploying stand-alone PTZ cameras, or pairs of PTZ and bullet cameras mounted together. These include: 100% security coverage with no ‘blind spots’ TandemVu PTZ cameras allow security teams to continue monitoring large areas with no interruptions, while simultaneously zooming in to monitor specific security incidents that occur. This ensures that there are never security blind spots related to PTZ zooming, tilting, or panning. Extraordinary image performance The cameras provide high-definition imaging with 2 x 4MP lenses and a super-wide view of 180°, with no image distortion (i.e., no curving of the image at the edges). Specifically, its bullet unit features Hikvision’s signature ColorVu technology, which provides crystal-clear, full-color imaging 24/7; while its PTZ unit employs Hikvision DarkFighter technology that enables excellent HD color images down to 0.0005 Lux – ensuring that every security incident is recorded in fine detail. Optimised security based on smart automation Engineered with intelligent AI, the cameras are able to differentiate between real security threats and innocent moving objects such as falling leaves, heavy rain, or animals moving. They can also differentiate vehicles and people and use smart linkages to check on trespassers as they move within the PTZ coverage, which is extremely useful for perimeter protection applications. Customers can also rely on TandemVu PTZ cameras for more advanced security, thanks to its leading AI chipset that facilitates massive computing power. This allows more advanced deep learning algorithms available for complex scenarios, including automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), facial recognition, multi-target-type detection, and others. Highly effective sound and light alarms TandemVu PTZ cameras incorporate a Live-Guard solution using sound and light alarms that warn would-be trespassers before they enter a site or building. This can help to prevent security incidents, helping organizations to protect their people and assets. PTZ and bullet capabilities in one unit for more efficiency and cost savings TandemVu PTZ cameras significantly reduce installation, configuration, and maintenance costs vs. separate PTZ and bullet cameras. Procurement costs compared to deploying PTZ and bullet cameras side-by-side is also reduced dramatically. As a result, Hikvision customers can achieve major cost savings with TandemVu. To read more exclusive features and latest news please see our Q1 issue here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Gallagher partners with NZCEO

Industry Sectors, Technology, UK News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

Gallagher, has entered into a long-term collaborative agreement with the New Zealand Catholic Education Office (NZCEO) as a major sponsor to help support and promote the aspirations of future generations within the Catholic and wider integrated schools’ sector that NZCEO serve. The state integrated sector represents 93,500 students across 334 schools and makes up 11.3% of the total student population of Aotearoa New Zealand. “We’re thrilled to be starting this partnership with NZCEO, so we can support schools across the country, and protect the next generation of Kiwis. Our purpose is to protect what matters most. What could matter more than providing a safe, secure and efficient learning environment for the next generation of New Zealanders to become great adults. That’s why we’ve partnered with NZCEO, because we know we can make a difference. Everyone at Gallagher is committed to a better tomorrow.” said Brad Small, Gallagher’s Regional Sales Manager for New Zealand and The Pacific Islands. As part of the sponsorship, Gallagher will work with members of NZCEO to understand the security and property needs of their schools and provide guidance on the wider benefits of a security system beyond just opening and closing doors. Helping members create operational efficiencies, better utilise facilities, and streamline the access of students, staff and visitors. “NZCEO have enjoyed getting to know the staff at Gallagher Security and the strong value system that guides their business endeavours is something that has attracted us to this partnership. The security and safety of students, staff and volunteers, and the effective use of facilities is an area of growing emphasis for school leadership and governance in our New Zealand schools and the innovative products that Gallagher Security has developed to meet needs of the diversity of schools is impressive. Our state integrated schools have much to benefit from these products and NZCEO welcomes Gallagher Security to our special community,” says Dr Kevin Shore, CEO of NZCEO. “We’ve been looking for meaningful ways to get involved with schools across the country for more than a year now,” adds Brad. “NZCEO is a great entity that brings together many catholic and state integrated schools. While we can’t sponsor every school individually, as much as we would love to, this partnership helps us make a difference on a large scale – and supporting the next generation is something we’re committed to as a team. “Last year we supported the New Zealand Security Association with their mission of raising awareness for security as a career pathway and ultimately removing the security skills shortage in New Zealand, which has been put under further strain amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.” The New Zealand Security Association used a funding grant from the Ministry of Education to run security career events at 10 lower decile schools throughout the country. The visits were coordinated with school career advisors and people from the industry attended and shared their career experience – with members of Gallagher’s New Zealand Sales Team attending half of the events. “We’re trusted to protect over 13,000 customers, in more than 130 countries. Our solutions are used worldwide, from utilities and civil infrastructure through to government and prisons, so imagine what we can do for New Zealand schools,” said Brad. “If all we do is improve how long it takes schools to complete fire drills, so that children can get back into the classroom faster, it’ll be a job well done. I’m sure we can do much better than that though!” To read more exclusive features and latest news please see our Q1 issue here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Honeywell life safety technologies at ISC West 2022

Event News, Industry Sectors, News Desk, Technology / Ghyslaine Cordrey

Honeywell will showcase the latest upgrades to its security, fire and life safety products at the 2022 International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West), March 22-25 in Las Vegas. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about Honeywell’s broad portfolio of solutions, which provide streamlined operational efficiency, real-time response and flexible integration that ultimately help reduce costs and increase revenue for customers. “With increasing regulations across key industries and staffing at a premium, customers are seeking reliable, efficient solutions – from installation to operation – that make it easier to keep people and places safe,” said Rick Koscinski, Commercial Security General Manager, Americas, Honeywell Building Technologies. “We’re collaborating across our teams to develop products that not only make facilities safer but help make installers and occupants more productive and businesses more resilient.” Honeywell will preview product upgrades and new offerings: Pro-Watch 6.0 – Honeywell Pro-Watch 6.0 will provide automated incident workflows to further reduce operational costs and enable stronger compliance needed for highly regulated industries, without adding work to security teams. It will also feature native integration to Honeywell Vindicator panels, offering military-grade intrusion detection capabilities. Further, the product will provide information-driven focused responses to help improve uptime. 35 Series IP Cameras and Network Video Recorders – Designed for use in video systems which comply with NDAA Section 889 Part B, the 35 Series cameras and NVRs will provide an end-to-end encrypted video security solution. The higher-resolution IR cameras will cover larger areas, both day and night, with smart human and vehicle motion detection to reduce false alarms. The fully featured NVRs will feature a built-in encryption chipset to help reduce potential data breaches. Ceiling Tile AV – Featuring selectable-output strobes and dual-voltage evacuation speakers, the System Sensor Ceiling Tile AV enables faster, trouble-free installation of audio-visual emergency notification appliances that are typically difficult to fit and wire. It can upgrade an existing horn strobe to a voice system that enables incident-specific instruction messages to help reduce panic and confusion during emergencies. CLSS Pathway – As Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) is displaced and 3G networks shut down, buildings must make a change so that critical alarms continue to reach central monitoring stations. The Honeywell CLSS Pathway offers reliable alarm transmission to central monitoring stations and provides access to Honeywell’s powerful and secure cloud-based solutions to help businesses run more efficiently and improve building safety. “We have the opportunity to help the fire and life safety industry take a massive step forward,” said Sameer Agrawal, Fire & Life Safety General Manager, Americas, Honeywell Building Technologies. “Honeywell is focused on developing solutions that improve life and building safety outcomes, while at the same time helping service providers respond faster, run more efficiently, and reduce their cost to serve. To read more exclusive features and latest news please see our March issue here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Vistacom adds AMS to Represent Vistacom SecureView

News Desk / Ghyslaine Cordrey

Vistacom, a provider of control room solutions, announced that it has added its first two independent rep firms to support Vistacom SecureView product sales within the security market. Coaxial Systems Associates (CSA) will represent Vistacom SecureView in Florida and the Caribbean, and AMS Rep Associates will represent Vistacom SecureView in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. The new Vistacom SecureView, launching the week of March 21 at ISC West at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, is an all-in-one, pre-engineered, highly affordable command center kit. Vistacom SecureView makes easy self-assembly a reality for small and medium operations centers with best-in-class products, expert remote support and a number of factory-tested configurations from which to choose. “Vistacom is thrilled to partner with CSA and AMS and to name them as our first two rep firms supporting Vistacom SecureView,” announced Dan Gundry, Managing Director of Control Room Solutions for Vistacom. “Supporting our security integration partners is vital to the success of Vistacom SecureView and providing SIs with a cost-effective, do-it-yourself visualisation system for small command centres. The teams at CSA and AMS understand their market, have great relationships with their integrators, and believe in the practical value of Vistacom SecureView for SOCs, NOCs, TOCs and other command center environments.” Bill Alexander, President of CSA and Partner in AMS, stated, “Both CSA and AMS are excited to bring Vistacom Secureview to our security dealers, integrators and consultants.” He explained, “What Vistacom has put together as a high-quality, reliable solution covers many blind spots for security integrators. It’s an expertly configured, best-in-class product that integrators can install themselves in the field, while also being remotely supported by Vistacom’s team of service technicians. Plus, it conveniently fits into a reasonable budget for end users; it’s a game changer.” To read more exclusive features and latest news please see our March issue here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Dragos announces opening of Dubai Office

Industry Sectors, Middle East News Desk, Project News / Editor

Dragos, the global provider in cybersecurity for industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) environments, announced the opening of its United Arab Emirates (UAE) office in Dubai during its debut appearance at GISEC 2022. The announcement closely follows Dragos’s expansion in both the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in November 2021 and sends a strong signal of the company’s commitment to the UAE, its government, its business community and its people. Dragos’s focus on protecting the industrial sector in the region supports UAE initiatives such as ‘Operation 300bn’, which calls for the sector’s GDP contribution to leap from US$ 36 billion to US$ 82 billion, or AED 300 billion, by 2031. “We stand ready as partners with the UAE industrial community to protect people and make the industrial community safer from cyber threats while the country’s innovators also pursue digital transformation,” said Robert M. Lee, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Dragos. “As the UAE’s industrial sector plays an increasingly pivotal role in GDP growth, ICS/OT cybersecurity is more critical than ever in the hyperconnected world in which this change unfolds.” Included in Dragos’s new office, located in the Dubai Internet City Innovation Hub, is space for the company’s rich array of local OT cybersecurity talent, including incident response, penetration, and threat intelligence professionals. Also included is a training center to upskill talent for OT cybersecurity readiness. In parallel, the company has partnered with key government entities to provide training and threat intelligence and is in the midst of building an advanced, future-ready ecosystem with OEM manufacturers and channel resellers. To demonstrate its capabilities and how they align with the UAE government’s vision for the industrial sector, Dragos is participating at GISEC 2022, where it is discussing how it delivers a full spectrum industrial security solution that combines the technology, intelligence and expert services to secure ICS/OT environments. The company has built the largest and most experienced team of OT risk analysts, threat researchers, and incident responders, and codifies their expertise into scalable technology that delivers the most effective protection against industrial threats. Dragos offerings include: · Platform – combines ICS/OT network sensors, a scalable data architecture, and expert analysis modules for asset inventories, vulnerabilities, threats, and streamlined response · Intelligence – ICS/OT specific news, research, and analysis on industrial cyber threats, industry targeting, vulnerabilities, and actionable defense recommendations · Services – experienced professionals delivering OT security assessments, risk management, threat hunting, and incident response services Lee will deliver the Opening Keynote for the Critical Infrastructure track on March 23. In his address, “The Energy and Critical Infrastructure Industry Was Hit Hard in 2021, What’s Next,” Lee will discuss the findings of the Dragos Year in Review report, including the rise in threat groups, vulnerabilities, and ransomware as ICS/OT systems digitally transform. Dragos is exhibiting at Stand C3 at GISEC 2022. To read more exclusive features and latest news please see our Q1 issue here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Symphony Technology launches Skyhigh Security

Middle East News Desk / Editor

Symphony Technology Group, a Menlo Park-based private equity firm focused on the software, data, and analytics sectors, announced the launch of Skyhigh Security. The new portfolio company was created to satisfy the growing cloud security requirements for large and small organisations. Skyhigh Security’s unique approach extends security beyond data access to securing how the data is used. Its data-aware Security Service Edge (SSE) is built to meet the needs of the modern workforce with security that follows the data and users wherever they are. Earlier this year, STG announced it would be splitting McAfee Enterprise into two organizations—Trellix and Skyhigh Security—to better focus on the very distinct markets of Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and the SSE. At that time STG also announced that Gee Rittenhouse, who previously led Cisco’s cyber security business, would serve as CEO of the SSE business, bringing deep cloud security expertise. “Skyhigh Security has emerged as a dedicated cloud security company that is laser-focused on propelling businesses forward with a comprehensive and converged approach to data security,” said William Chisholm, Managing Partner, STG. “We’re committed to investing in this business, which is in one of the most important markets in security, SSE.” “With the majority of data in the cloud and users accessing it from everywhere, a new approach to security is needed,” said Rittenhouse. “Skyhigh Security has created a comprehensive security platform to secure both data access and data use via unified policies and data awareness. Organisations can now have complete visibility and control and seamlessly monitor and mitigate security risks—achieving lower associated costs, driving greater efficiencies and keeping pace with the speed of innovation.” “Organisations are at a crossroads navigating the hybrid workforce,” said Frank Dickson, Vice President, IDC. “While the ‘work from anywhere’ model creates flexibility and agility, it can also be a point of security vulnerability, challenging perimeters and endpoints and opening new attack surfaces in the cloud. These organisations need a best-in-class cloud-native solution that simplifies the implementation of cloud security to protect data regardless of where it lies.” “Protecting the way data is used is as important as the way data is accessed—we must implement a powerful data-centric defense to meet the demands of how work is conducted today,” said Dan Meacham, Chief Information Security Officer, Legendary Entertainment. “Skyhigh Security’s platform approach is completely integrated and simple to use. With over 10 years focus on cloud security, they are a pioneer in the SSE space. Skyhigh Security’s innovations have been validated both by analysts and customers alike. It is truly one of the most solid and unique SSE solutions in the market today.” To read more exclusive features and latest news please see our Q1 issue here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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