28 March 2022 - Security Buyer Magazine

Secure Logiq wins Toshiba Award

Secure Logiq has won the Technical Innovation Award Europe 2021 in the Surveillance Hard Disk Drive category from Toshiba. The two manufacturers have built a long and successful partnership to bring high-quality storage solutions to the surveillance industry. The recognition is part of Toshiba’s Sales Excellence Awards and was presented on behalf of Toshiba Electronics Europe. When naming Secure Logiq as the award winners, Toshiba expressed its deepest appreciation for the enduring partnership the companies have in the storage business. It also highlighted that together the two manufacturers are helping Toshiba to achieve its Storage Products Division’s mission to enable data storage in the easiest and most reliable way. “We are delighted to receive this recognition from Toshiba,” said Secure Logiq Sales Director, Ben Yoxall. “We have had a strong relationship with Toshiba over many years and believe that our combined skillsets have ensured surveillance professionals all over the world have the best storage solution for their needs. This award is testament to all the hard work the whole Secure Logiq team has put in and shows the value that we both put on this relationship.” Toshiba hard disks are a key component of many Secure Logiq servers. The hard disks are available in a range of sizes meaning that Secure Logiq can use them to optimise a server’s performance to the exact requirements of the end user. The positive relationship between the manufacturers has also ensured that Secure Logiq has been able to source the appropriate volume of stock from Toshiba to ensure that it has always kept its promise of delivering systems within 7-10 working days. “Toshiba are excellent technology partners for Secure Logiq, and together we are creating storage solutions that fit the surveillance requirements of businesses of all sizes,” noted Yoxall. “This award provides another level of motivation for us as we continue our partnership and drive more growth.” 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 security for SMB enhances Key Tag feature

UK News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

Gallagher have announced an enhancement for their Gallagher security for SMB Key Tag feature – providing small and medium businesses with an alternative way to arm and disarm their sites. The addition of the Key Tag intrusion alarm functionality gives customers the ability to arm and disarm their business alarm by simply presenting the tag at an arming reader. This provides an alternative to the smartphone app alarm management already enjoyed by Gallagher SMB customers. “The driving force behind our product innovation for Gallagher security for SMB is the evolving and diverse needs of our customers,” explained Lisa Tubb, Senior Product Manager for SMB at Gallagher. “By adding intrusion alarm management functionality to SMB Key Tags, customers now have the flexibility to choose how they arm or disarm their site, depending on the requirements of their business.” Released last year, the Gallagher security for SMB Key Tag feature was developed to meet the varying needs of business owners, providing them with a physical credential option. Beyond the added flexibility that Key Tags provide, the release of intrusion alarm functionality gives temporary users of a customer site, such as cleaners or contractors, the ability to easily arm or disarm an area without needing to install the SMB app on their phone. The SMB Key Tag arm and disarm enhancement is also ideal for sites managing areas where use of a mobile phone is restricted or impractical, such as customer facing or food processing spaces. Currently available in New Zealand, Australia, and the United States, Gallagher security for SMB is a cloud-based security platform designed to simplify the security operations of small to medium businesses, via an easy-to-use mobile app. 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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Hikvision security solutions at PACC- Goa

News Desk / Ghyslaine Cordrey

Hikvision, an IoT solution provider with video as its core competency, has showcased its latest innovative security technologies and solutions at PACC 2022, Goa. It has recently participated as the presenting partner for the 8th edition of Fire and Security Association of India’s Project heads, Architects & Consultants Conclave (PACC). FSAI’s PACC Conclave is aimed at bringing the Project Heads, Architects, Consultants, System Integrators, OEMs and End-users on a common platform. The focus of PACC is to provide the platform for presentations and deliberations on Tech-Talks, Technology Evolutions, Best Practices, Implementation, Standards & Codes, Market Challenges and Growth in the Industry. The event was organised at Taj Resort & Convention Centre, Goa from 3rd March to 6th March. This event witnessed a participation of about 500 delegates. Commenting on the success of the event, Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India said, “Hikvision has partnered with FSAI’s PACC Conclave to evangelise the latest innovative security technologies among the Project heads, Architects and Consultants community. We are here to share Hikvision’s next generation technology solutions and latest innovative products with the industry leaders and technology experts. Together with FSAI, we are striving to evangelise the adaptation of latest security technologies and solutions based on AI, Deep Learning Big Data and Robotics. In line with FSAI’s motto to make Surakshit Bharat, Hikvision invites Project heads, Architects & Consultants community to join hands in providing the best-in-class solutions.” He further added, “PACC 2022 turned out to be a perfect platform for Hikvision to showcase innovative technologies and solutions.” Hikvision booth at FSAI’s PACC event showcased ColorVu and AcuSense Cameras along with command and control center. It also displayed Smart building Solution offered by Hikvision’s Non-CCTV product portfolio, which included Video door Phones (Smart Home), AX-Hub (Intrusion Alarm Solutions) and MinMoe Face Recognition Terminal (Access Control). The booth had elaborate display of Artificial Intelligence Solutions with DeepinView Cameras and DeepinMind NVRs. 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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Evanssion strengthens Noname Security partnership

News Desk, Project News / Ghyslaine Cordrey

Evanssion, a value-added distributor (VAD) specialised in Cloud Native and Cyber Security across Middle East and Africa, has announced that it is strengthening its partnership with Noname Security, a provider in API Security, to ensure the region is well-equipped to defend against API attacks. There is a massive gap in the visibility on the API layer from the perspective of consumption and exposure of information through the API. This leads to lack of governance and posture management of APIs. Hackers have tapped into these vulnerabilities and are actively targeting these APIs due to misconfiguration and anomalous behaviour of the API. Gartner predicts that by 2025, “less than 50% of enterprise APIs will be managed, as explosive growth in APIs surpasses the capabilities of API management tools.” Securing APIs has thus become a pressing issue to address for CIOs, CISOs, and decision makers as they continue to protect data in this evolving threat landscape. Last year in October 2021, Evanssion signed up an exclusive distribution agreement with Noname Security, headquartered in California, USA, to allow adoption of its API security platform in the Middle East and Africa region. Noname Security delivers the most powerful, complete and easy-to-use API security platform. The company finds and inventories all APIs; detects attacks, suspicious behavior and misconfigurations using AI-based behavioral analysis; prevents attacks and integrates with existing remediation and security infrastructure; and actively validates APIs before deployment. Unlike other solutions that only monitor API traffic, Noname analyses API traffic as well as application and infrastructure configurations to provide better API security posture management, API runtime security and active API SDLC testing. Only Noname Security can find all shadow APIs and API misconfigurations before the company is impacted. Together with the API security leader, Evanssion is working with some of the largest banks in the financial industry and airline providers in the country to make API Security a reality for the Middle East and Africa region. The past five months has seen tremendous growth for Evanssion and Noname in the EMEA region. Ahmad Al Qadri, Chief Executive Officer, Evanssion, said, “We are pleasantly surprised at the maturity of the market in understanding API security and the urgent need to proactively protect systems and data.” “The response from our customers has been powerful and I am confident that the shift from ‘Why API Security’ to ‘How’ will be game changing.” “Partnering with a leader like Evanssion allows us to deliver best-in-class cybersecurity solutions to local customers through the award winning Noname API Security Platform,” said Dirk Marichal, Vice President EMEA, Noname Security. “APIs have become more important than ever and thus it’s a priority to mitigate the associated risks and keep business APIs secure and out of the headlines. We are delighted that Evanssion has recognised this trend, conducted in-depth market research and chose Noname Security as their preferred API Security solution.” 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 security solutions at PACC- Goa

Middle East News Desk / Editor

Hikvision, an IoT solution provider with video as its core competency, has showcased its latest innovative security technologies and solutions at PACC 2022, Goa. It has recently participated as the presenting partner for the 8th edition of Fire and Security Association of India’s Project heads, Architects & Consultants Conclave (PACC). FSAI’s PACC Conclave is aimed at bringing the Project Heads, Architects, Consultants, System Integrators, OEMs and End-users on a common platform. The focus of PACC is to provide the platform for presentations and deliberations on Tech-Talks, Technology Evolutions, Best Practices, Implementation, Standards & Codes, Market Challenges and Growth in the Industry. The event was organised at Taj Resort & Convention Centre, Goa from 3rd March to 6th March. This event witnessed a participation of about 500 delegates. Commenting on the success of the event, Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India said, “Hikvision has partnered with FSAI’s PACC Conclave to evangelise the latest innovative security technologies among the Project heads, Architects and Consultants community. We are here to share Hikvision’s next generation technology solutions and latest innovative products with the industry leaders and technology experts. Together with FSAI, we are striving to evangelise the adaptation of latest security technologies and solutions based on AI, Deep Learning Big Data and Robotics. In line with FSAI’s motto to make Surakshit Bharat, Hikvision invites Project heads, Architects & Consultants community to join hands in providing the best-in-class solutions.” He further added, “PACC 2022 turned out to be a perfect platform for Hikvision to showcase innovative technologies and solutions.” Hikvision booth at FSAI’s PACC event showcased ColorVu and AcuSense Cameras along with command and control center. It also displayed Smart building Solution offered by Hikvision’s Non-CCTV product portfolio, which included Video door Phones (Smart Home), AX-Hub (Intrusion Alarm Solutions) and MinMoe Face Recognition Terminal (Access Control). The booth had elaborate display of Artificial Intelligence Solutions with DeepinView Cameras and DeepinMind NVRs. 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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Cohesity speaks on World Backup Day

Middle East News Desk / Editor

Brian Spanswick, CISO at Cohesity discusses World Backup Day As we approach the 11th year of World Backup Day in 2022 and look back at the past several years, what have we learned? Given the heightened state of alert recently raised by organisations like the US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and their Shields Up initiative, this begs the question: is your current backup solution meeting your organisation’s data resiliency and cyber security protection needs for today and tomorrow? These past couple of years have dramatically changed the landscape of attack frequency, what attackers are targeting, and most importantly, the ability to recover data — so this could be the most significant World Backup Day… ever. As the threat landscape of ransomware advances, and the data footprints grow and expand, keeping all the data safe can be a challenge. In a recent ESG survey, 52% of those surveyed said they are better prepared today than to two years ago, but there is more work to be done. So, where should you focus your efforts? Let’s first take a look at how these threats have evolved recently, and then look at why considering a next-gen approach to data management should be top of mind. The threat of ransomware is evolving Ransomware can take on many forms. The Ransomware 1.0 method is common — a fairly unsophisticated type of attack that typically can be addressed by traditional backup and recovery solutions. Moving to Ransomware 2.0, attackers started destroying backups first, then encrypting production data. This type of attack is designed to make it incredibly challenging to restore lost data, and there is almost no recourse to get it back but to pay the ransom. As a result, countermeasures such as snapshot immutability, administrative quorum approval for certain operations, and other next-gen data management and security measures are required to sufficiently defend the data protection environment itself. 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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Zicam commits to reducing carbon footprint

UK News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

Zicam Integrated Security, which provides the latest technology security installations, from CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, and perimeter protection, to fire and life safety systems, is actively committed to reducing its carbon footprint with a dedicated corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy. Within the CSR document, which is available to view on the Zicam website, there are several goals set in place to make it clear to all stakeholders how they propose to achieve them, with an outline of all activities. The Dudley based business addresses its commitment to reducing the impact it has on the environment, support of human rights, eliminating discrimination and encouraging equality and diversity, promoting sustainability through its business and employees, endorsing the local community and much more. CEO of Zicam Integrated Security, Milan Mazic stated “We are committed to continuous improvement in our Corporate and Social Responsibility, encouraging our business partners to strive for matching performance by acting in a socially responsible way. We will continually improve our performance and meet all relevant legislation, with the encouragement to our staff to be mindful of the effect their actions may have on natural resources. “As we are in a time of climate emergency, all businesses could be doing more to improve their environmental impacts. With many ways to reduce carbon emissions, this should be an integral aspect of a company’s CSR strategy.” Zicam is committed to reducing its carbon footprint with multiple processes set in place to meet its target. These include switching its vehicles from diesel engines, sending equipment directly to sites to reduce transit times, moving from fleet to hybrid vehicles, installing electrical vehicle charging points on site and the introduction of a paperless office. Zicam believes that it is important for companies to have a genuine focus on social responsibility. By outlining a corporate social responsibility, companies become socially accountable to themselves, investors, customers, employees, the community, and the environment. These interests, Zicam states, should be reflected in the company’s policies with actions to enact positive change. With a dedication to employee satisfaction, Zicam is well aware of how a genuine CSR policy can foster a productive and positive working environment for not only current employees, but that it can also help to attract more talent, and they type of people that a business wants to employ. CSR should not just be a “box ticking” exercise, but rather an authentic journey to make a difference to the environment, communities, and its employees. Zicam is a true representation of this as it strives to encourage improvement through all aspects of business. Zicam prides itself on providing bespoke security solutions that exceed clients’ requirements and its system design is future proofed, enabling expansion as client needs develop. All equipment meets approved industry and legislative standards and complies with ISO 9001:2008, BS50132 & DD243:2002, NSI Gold and local police force policies. 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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G4S Secure Solutions UK acquires TSS

UK News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

G4S Secure Solutions UK, an Allied Universal company, has announced the acquisition of TSS (Total Security Services), strengthening its position as a major UK provider of security services, with talent and market coverage. G4S and TSS both have long and deep experience in security, strong corporate values that complement each other, and a central focus on providing service excellence for customers. TSS is a family owned business, with over 6,500 front line staff, providing over 11m hours of guarding services each year to some of the UK’s largest retailers. Steve Jones, Global CEO Allied Universal Services said “Allied Universal is the global leader in security services with a long and successful track record of organic and inorganic growth. We are delighted that TSS is our first major inorganic investment in our international business.” Ashley Almanza, Executive Chairman, Allied Universal International commented “We are delighted to welcome TSS to the Allied Universal family. Allied Universal and TSS have compatible cultures and a common focus on innovation, technology and service excellence for our customers. We are confident that the combination of our UK security businesses will deliver tangible benefits for customers and employees and we look forward to working with the TSS leadership team to realise these benefits.” 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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1064Defender library expansion

News Desk / Ghyslaine Cordrey

Newly enhanced 1064Defender Raman Analyzer helps solve narcotics and hazmat identification challenges One of the biggest challenges for first responders, law enforcement and customs and borders personnel across the globe is the need to quickly and safely identify narcotics, chemicals or hazardous materials (hazmat) at the scene, in order to take immediate action. It is critical to do this with high accuracy, and for decision makers to have the right tools in place to keep themselves and their communities safe from potential threats. Often, illicit substances can be wrapped in colored packaging that fluoresces and blocks identification by standard analysers, the majority of which operate at a wavelength of 785 nm. This makes it much more difficult to tease out definitive results from the heightened background fluorescence, so users in the field may need to take a sample out of the packaging for analysis, which could expose them to potentially harmful substances. Ahead of the game The Thermo Scientific 1064Defender Raman Analyzer was introduced to the market in March 2021 in order to address this challenge, offering the ability to scan at a wavelength of 1064 nm. This overcomes the fluorescence generated by coloured packaging, enabling users to identify substances safely and quickly through the container or packaging. The analyser is designed specifically for field-based presumptive testing, and achieves highly accurate results using an innovative p-value detection algorithm, setting this device apart from other instruments used for chemical identification. Expanded library to address new threats The updated 1064Defender Raman Analyzer has a greatly expanded library of narcotics substances – and now includes a unique hazmat library for firefighters, hazmat teams and others interested in the identification of these materials – taking the number of substance profiles recognised by the device to approximately 13,000. As a result, this powerful analyser makes onsite testing safer and faster, allowing for the identification of a wide range of new and emerging threats with increased confidence. 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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Seagate serves edge security applications

News Desk / Ghyslaine Cordrey

AI-enabled video imaging and analytics systems require support for heavy workloads that process and analyse multiple streams and thousands of hours of video data. During the ISC West trade show in Las Vegas, Nev., Seagate Technology Holdings, a provider in mass-data storage infrastructure solutions, launched the new SkyHawk AI 20TB hard disk drive (HDD). The mass-capacity HDD adds to the company’s leading line of video imaging and analytics (VIA) devices. Purposely designed for network video recorders (NVRs) enabled with AI for edge security applications, Seagate’s SkyHawk AI 20TB HDD intelligently adapts to the scale of the users’ AI environment, supporting up to 64 HD video streams and 32 AI streams. With this capability to support scalable AI workloads, SkyHawk AI meets the growing needs of advanced VIA systems to analyze and record video footage while simultaneously supporting GPU analytics. Built with ImagePerfect AI firmware, the drive delivers zero dropped frames while supporting heavier workloads. An enterprise-class drive, the new SkyHawk AI 20TB features high reliability with two million hours mean time between failures (MTBF) and a 550TB/year workload rate, supporting over three times the workload of standard VIA drives. The drive comes equipped with SkyHawk Health Management to actively protect users’ VIA storage by monitoring environmental and usage conditions and recommending preventative actions if necessary. With three years of Rescue Data Recovery Services, SkyHawk AI gives users the power to recover data from unexpected loss due to power outages, user error, and more. Qualified and tested by Seagate’s VIA partners earlier this year, SkyHawk AI 20TB is mass shipping this month and available for 449,90£. 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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