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Hanwha Techwin, a global supplier of IP and analog video surveillance solutions, today launched one of its most advanced line-up of security cameras to date with the new X-Core AI and X-Plus AI series. Featuring Hanwha’s advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and deep-learning technologies, the new cameras offer industry-leading AI-based object detection for false alarm reduction analytics, AI-enhanced image quality and edge-based business intelligence.

Axis Communications announces two outdoor-ready dome cameras offering outstanding image quality even in the harshest environments and weather.

Genetec, a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2022.

Devices, cities, and buildings are becoming smarter, thanks to low-cost IoT sensors and devices delivered across our markets. How do we define Smart? Is Smart a building? The concept of Smart building has been around for a while. So what is a Smart Building? Well, it's a set of communication technologies that allow different objects, sensors, and functions within a building to communicate and interact with each other and be managed, controlled, and automated remotely. In Smart building, technologies help connect a variety of subsystems that initially operated independently".

The Log4j framework is used by software developers to record user activities and application behavior for further examination. Log4j has been downloaded millions of times and is one of the most extensively used tools for collecting data across corporate computer networks, websites, and applications. It is distributed for free by the nonprofit Apache Software Foundation.

Traditionally physical security systems rely on cards, PINs, or more recently, Bluetooth tokens. But is there a shift to Biometric authentication? We see in our everyday life that our unique biometric data is becoming a vital element in unlocking our devices such as mobile phones, tablets, cars, or personal and business laptops. 

Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced the next generation of its AutoVu™ SharpV ALPR (automatic license plate recognition) camera. This new version provides a future-proof fixed ALPR solution that can be deployed anywhere easily. It is built to deliver machine learning-based ALPR and vehicle analytics on the edge, ensuring high performance in all conditions.

Cameras are often physically exposed to the elements, which poses a physical risk of leaving ethernet cables exposed. The ever-increasing use of cloud technologies, AI, and IoT (Internet of Things) poses another high risk to systems. So what are the highest risks to video security systems?

Integriti users can now easily communicate with their registered customers, staff, and site visitors through multiple communication channels with a single integration.

Inner Range, the access control leader, is thrilled to announce the launch of their new website www.multipathip.com. The website is fully dedicated to Multipath IP, the leader in secure ‘always-on’ alarm communications for residential, business, and enterprise.

The race is on for CCTV manufacturers to deliver the latest industry driver, Artificial intelligence.

Integriti users are now easily able to connect to Suprema biometric devices and manage the accompanying data efficiently.

Do most companies understand what security system they have? As technology and innovation continue to advance, how do we help our clients benefit from their access control systems and their core attributes?

Isolated on the edge of the wilderness, Jackson Hole Airport relies on Milestone’s XProtect® VMS to enhance security, safety, and efficiency.

Genetec™ Security Center and Seagate data storage enable efficient handling of petabytes of high-resolution video, door, and sensor data to provide a scalable solution for large scale facilities.

According to the Egress Insider Data Breach Survey 2021, it found that 94% of organisations experienced inside data breaches within the last year. 84% of the IT leaders surveyed advised human error was the top cause of the most serious incidents. Those surveyed also indicated that despite human error causing the most incidents less than one-fifth advised this to be their biggest concern.

According to the latest report from research organization Omdia,  Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, continued to increase its global markets share, outpacing market growth in both VMS and Windows-based recorders categories. The report also revealed that Genetec retained its position as the global market share leader, recording the highest growth amongst the top five worldwide software manufacturers.

Did you know that physical access control systems have known vulnerabilities? One of the most commonly used card readers and card technologies still used today is the 125 kHz proximity card readers and cards.

From the beginning of the pandemic and as it continues to pose a threat to the population globally; society and businesses are realising that more needs to be done to reduce infection rates. A major contributor to infection rates, particularly for a virus that can survive on most surfaces for hours, is the use of common touchpoints. In a single day, common touchpoints such as door handles & buttons can come into contact with thousands of people. The reduction or elimination of these touchpoints is therefore key.

The latest Australian Federal Budget handed down by the Government in May 2021, prioritised a $50 million investment in cybersecurity services in government, data centres and telecommunications networks. This spending reflects the growing need in Australia to ensure organisations are hardened to online threats.

Remote work is disrupting the workplace and it is here to stay! Browsing habits have changed, not without consequences. Today, instead of targeting companies’ infrastructure, cyber-attacks aimed at employees.

Pandemic-related economic factors are likely to continue to present challenges across many industries in 2021. While the global pandemic has certainly taken the world by surprise, the security industry excels at planning for the unexpected and is resourceful in times of crisis. However, at a time when budgets are tight, many businesses, cities, critical infrastructure and transportation agencies need to be creative about how they use, update and redeploy their security systems across their organizations. When thinking more broadly about the role of physical security and what it can do beyond traditional applications to deliver more value, organizations need to think beyond the immediate challenges posed by the pandemic. They need to work to ensure that their investments not only solve today’s problems but also continue to play a strategic role even once the pandemic is finally in the rear-view mirror.

Recent research by antivirus vendor Kaspersky shows that almost a quarter of PC users globally are still using the end-of-life operating system Windows 7 which creates a security risk and vulnerability to cyberattacks. This operating system stopped receiving mainstream support in January 2020. Once an OS has come to the end of its life-cycle, the vendor will no longer issue any further updates which include critical security fixes.

Global research firm, Statista, projects IoT spending will surpass $1 trillion by 2023. But before you get lost in the cloud of opportunity, it’s critical to stay grounded. The average cost of a data breach in 2020 was $3.86 million globally. That figure increased 9.8 per cent year-on-year in Australia, priced at $3.35 million, a sobering fact to consider. Add to this, malicious attack breaches were more financially heavy, costing organisations across the globe on average $3.74 million instead of system glitches, at $2.90 million, and human error, at $2.82 million.

The Australian Cyber Security Centre has received an average of 164 cybercrime reports a day. For this reason, Cybersecurity should be at the forefront of the businesses action plan. In an ever-growing and developing technological world, a new threat has emerged; Cybercrime. This threat targets not only individuals but also businesses and has an extensive global reach.

Fortis has partnered with Ermes to provide clients with a security solution to combat the evolving cybersecurity threats businesses are now faced with. Ermes is an intelligent anti-phishing software that acts directly on a browser to prevent and intervene on targeted web attacks that other security solutions cannot recognise.

Milestone is a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions as well as being a Fortis partner. Not long to go before the New Milestone Husky™ series is here. Put a cross in your calendar for May 18 and get ready to place your pre-orders.

Genetec is a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions as well as being a Fortis partner.  Recently Genetec has announced a new version (v 5.10) of its flagship unified security platform, Security Center. Contact us to learn more about how you can use Genetec for your business security solutions. 

Globalisation is the process of connection and interaction between businesses, people and governments across the world. This has been an increasing trend; allowing companies to provide services and products to a much greater market and have access to a more extensive array of resource options. However, the increased globalisation has also increased the susceptibility for viruses to spread and pandemics to occur affecting the entire globe. Read the article to understand how can Access control systems & CCTVs assist in managing a pandemic?

The Australian Cyber Security Centre has received an average of 164 cybercrime reports a day. For this reason, Cybersecurity should be at the forefront of the businesses action plan. In an ever-growing and developing technological world, a new threat has emerged; Cybercrime. These threats targets not only individuals but also businesses and has an extensive global reach.