​AIRPORT AWARENESS

Budapest Airport is moving toward a new approach for airport and air traffic management. Working with HungaroControl, it is implementing a remote control tower based on the integration of the existing ground surveillance system and a camera network to enhance air traffic controllers’ situational awareness. Also working on the project are Searidge Technologies and Indra Navia.

Bosch IP cameras are an integral part of the Searidge system that helps airport operators monitor and manage surface operations. Video streams run through sophisticated processing algorithms to deliver panoramic views of the apron, taxiway, and runway areas of the airport. Video is displayed on a large video wall and can be labeled with graphical symbols and flight data. Controllers can adjust the picture for their purposes and control saturation and contrast. Images are archived for future review. In 2016, live testing of the remote tower demonstrated that the technology is suitable for both contingency purposes and live traffic control.

Bosch starlight cameras are also deployed by Searidge Technologies to support a variety of surface management operations in airports worldwide, including Dubai International Airport, Milano Malpensa Airport, and Milano Linate Airport.

PARTNERSHIPS AND DEALS

AccuWeather Enterprise Solutions and Alertus Technologies announced a new partnership to deliver AccuWeather’s SkyGuard site-specific warnings through the Alertus ThreatWatcher notification tool.

Allied Universal is partnering with the Clery Center to develop video-based training tools for campus public safety personnel.

Bock Corp partnered with Data­guise to help data-driven enterprises address the challenges of sensitive data security and compliance.

SirenMD selected ByteGrid Holdings LLC for its secure and compliant hosting and data center solutions. 

Campbell University, in consultation with Accu-Tech, chose Arteco eMotion software for its IP video system.

CBC AMERICAS Corporation announced a strategic business alliance with CrucialTrak to market CrucialTrak products in Japan, Australia, Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Latin America.

Covenant Services Worldwide partnered with In-telligent to improve its business of protecting people and property.

DarkLight announced a strategic alliance with Agile Defense, Inc., to integrate technologies for federal and civilian clients in the United States.

Deloitte and Zurich North America are working together to protect customers from cyber-related risks. 

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced that its subsidiary Cyberbit Ltd. was awarded a contract from Ni Cybersecurity Inc. to launch a cybersecurity training and simulation center in Tokyo powered by the Cyberbit Range platform.

Exodus Intelligence and Kenna Security announced a partnership that will allow customers premium access to zero-day vulnerabilities.

Guardian Analytics is partnering with Tyfone for secure mobile and online banking.

Intersections Inc. expanded its partnership with Digital Matrix Systems, Inc., for consumer identity and privacy protection.

Milestone Systems and Live Earth created a simple way to integrate video into a common operational picture.

Netwrix Corporation announced that Consilink is using the Netwrix Auditor. 

Nextnine integrated the SilentDefense technology from SecurityMatters into its ICS Shield solution.

Primitive Logic and AsTech Consulting launched a merger and acquisition technology and security due diligence partnership.

TagMaster North America, Inc., deployed its long-range RFID solutions for parking access for Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, California.

VolunteerMatch and SureID are providing a high-assurance identity credential for volunteers.

Wadsworth Solutions joined the InsideIQ Building Automation Alliance.

Vingtor-Stentofon by Zenitel Group announced an integration with Software House C•CURE 9000 from Tyco Security Products to provide an integrated platform for access control and critical communications.

ZKAccess is an AMAG Technology Symmetry preferred partner and member of the Symmetry Preferred Partner Program.​

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS

CNC Technologies was selected by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to deploy a video and data streaming suite for aerial support during natural disasters, counterterrorism efforts, and criminal investigations.

General Dynamics Information Technology was awarded a task order by the Defense Intelligence Agency to provide cybersecurity services.

Genetec and Point Blank Enterprises won a contract to provide the North Miami Police Department with Point Blank IRIS Cam body worn cameras and Clearance, a collaborative case management system from Genetec.

Dyskret Poland Ltd. deployed Idesco readers within the new security system at Krakow Airport.

Kelvin Hughes was contracted by Boustead Naval Shipyard via D’Aquarian Services Sdn to supply SharpEye Doppler radars for new ships in the Royal Malaysian Navy’s Second Generation Patrol Vessel program.

A new life safety system based on Kentec’s addressable extinguishing control panel technology is being installed in the new terminal at Norway’s Bergen Flesland International Airport.

Netwrix Corporation announced that the U.S. National Weather Service Southern Region chose Netwrix Auditor to control its distributed IT environment and privileged users, enforce security policies, and comply with NIST 800-series requirements. 

Corona-Norco Unified School District in California deployed a Nexsan solution to meet increasing storage demands and accommodate the district’s video surveillance mandate.

Nuctech’s Relocatable Container/Vehicle Inspection System was instrumental in helping the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Border Force detect contraband materials in a major drug confiscation.

TASER International and its U.K. subsidiary, Axon Public Safety UK, will provide Warwickshire Police and West Mercia Police with Axon Body 2 cameras and Axon Flex 2 cameras.

The government of Canada selected Weatherhaven for its Headquarters Shelter System.​

AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Commissionaires is included in the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers of 2017.

Covenant Security Services, Ltd., attained a total recordable incident rate of 0.217, compared to the security industry average of 1.60.

The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission is now designated a HITRUST CSF Assessor by the Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST).

EventTracker v8.2 was a gold winner in SIEM and a silver winner in Managed Security Service at the 2017 Global Excellence Awards sponsored by Info Security Products Guide. 

The Identiv Hirsch government Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management (FICAM) solution is now included on the U.S. government’s FICAM Approved Products List following approval by the General Services Administration lab.

IDscan was granted a U.S. patent for Visage, which verifies the facial component of a passport or ID card.

Mimecast Limited was certified to ISO 22301:2012 by Certification Europe.

Minkels, part of Legrand, announced that its drop away panels are FM Approved by FM Approvals, the testing arm of international insurance carrier FM Global. 

MyLife Digital announced its certification for the ISO 27001 information security standard.

SCADAguardian from Nozomi Networks was named the 2017 Cutting Edge Solution for ICS/SCADA security by Cyber Defense Magazine.

Rave Mobile Safety announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security recognized Rave Alert, Smart911, and Rave Panic Button as Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technologies through both SAFETY Act Designation and SAFETY Act Certification.

NATO approved the Sectra Tiger/S 7401 secure mobile phone for use at the NATO SECRET level. 

Tosibox was awarded ISO 9001 certification for development, licensing, manufacturing, delivery, and marketing of secure connection solutions, products, and services for the Internet of Things.​

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Allied Universal acquired the security services portion of Yale Enforcement Services, Inc.

ASSA ABLOY acquired Southeastern Dock & Door in South Carolina, and signed an agreement to acquire LOB S.A., a producer of locks, cylinders, and padlocks in Poland.

AT&T, IBM, Nokia, Palo Alto Networks, Symantec, and Trustonic are forming the IoT Cybersecurity Alliance to tackle Internet of Things (IoT) security challenges.

The Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC) welcomed Bosch, Cooper Standard, Honeywell, Hyundai Mobis, Lear Corporation, LG Electronics, and NXP Semiconductors as original equipment supplier members.

Banker’s Toolbox, Inc., acquired Integra Systems, a provider of customer due diligence and OFAC scanning solutions.

The Campus Security Coalition is a new networking group focused on spearheading discussion about security and safety at educational facilities, and how to better address threats, further strengthen security efforts, and achieve more proactive intelligence efforts. Founding members include Arteco, Compass Integrated Communications, Oncam, and SANS Technology.

The CERT Division of the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University released the fifth edition of the Common Sense Guide to Mitigating Insider Threats, which is available for download on the SEI website.

CompTIA unveiled a vendor-neutral certification, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA+), to bring behavioral analytics to the forefront of assessing cyberthreats.

Dahua Technology USA is offering a free intelligent video system analytics upgrade for all its Pro, Super, and Ultra Series network fixed cameras and all NVRs and HCVRs. The free firmware upgrade is available on the Dahua Wiki for customers who possess models without intelligent video features.

The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC) launched a new intelligence sharing community for the energy sector.

Fortinet is providing free universal access to its Network Security Expert training and certification program.

Hanwha Techwin America announced new warranty and advanced replacement programs designed to enhance Gold and Silver STEP Partner support. 

Hikvision plans to establish a research and design center in Montreal, Canada, and a research institute in California. The company also launched a French language website to better serve French-speaking Canada.

Kidde will donate 3,000 smoke alarms and 500 carbon monoxide alarms to Palm Beach County area fire departments, which will distribute and install the alarms in homes throughout the community. 

Mitek entered the U.K. market and established a new office in London.

MobileIron formed an Internet of Things division, which will focus on building an end-to-end chain of trust.

Penn Foster Career School launched an online security guard diploma program.

Red Hawk Fire & Security LLC purchased Integrated Systems of Florida, strengthening its fire, life safety, and integrated security services operations in central and north Florida.

The New Orleans EMS Foundation received a donation of 10 Bleeding Control Kits from Rescue Essentials.

Rockefeller Foundation, in partnership with Thomson Reuters Foundation, Blue State Digital, and OnFrontiers, launched Zilient, an online publishing and knowledge-sharing platform designed specifically for resilience practitioners.

SAS joined the Intel Security Innovation Alliance. 

Security Innovation plans to spin off its SI-Embedded business unit and create a sister company called OnBoard Security, specializing in vehicle-to-vehicle security, trusted computing, and advanced cryptography.

StoneLock, formerly Stone Lock Global, changed its name to signal continued commitment to security assurance, providing the optimal user experience, and protecting user identity. 

Verizon Enterprise Solutions and Nanyang Technology University Business School are joining forces to analyze economic and insurance loss from cybersecurity incidents.

VSTEP joined the United Nations Global Compact, a voluntary corporate sustainability initiative to encourage businesses to adopt 10 universal principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and corruption.