Archive: August 2023
Tim Cahoon named new national trainer for NAPCO
August 31, 2023SSN Staff
AMITYVILLE, N.Y. – NAPCO Security Technologies announced the introduction of Tim Cahoon as its new national training manager, reporting to VP of Sales, NAPCO Fire & Security, Michael Venoit.
NAPCO said that Cahoon was Ideal for extending the company’s west coast training support. Based in Phoenix, Cahoon, will be providing new product introductions and technical classes on NAPCO’s full range of residential and commercial solutions, in person and online.
Cahoon joins...
SentinelOne ends partnership with Wiz after bid consideration
August 31, 2023SSN Staff
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Cybersecurity company SentinelOne ended its partnership with Israeli startup Wiz only a week after the company was considering a bid.
On Aug. 25, cybersecurity startup Wiz said that it was considering a bid for troubled cybersecurity company SentinelOne. Insiders familiar with the situation told reporters at Reuters that the company was exploring options that could include a sale. A little less than a week later, however, SentinelOne has put the brakes on that...
SecurityBridge participating at ASUG
August 31, 2023SSN Staff
NEW YORK – SecurityBridge announced its participation at the ASUG Best Practices: SAP for Oil, Gas, and Energy event, booth #15, Dallas, TX, from September 13-15, 2023.
As part of their attendance, SecurityBridge's Technical Director of Americas, Bill Oliver, has been invited to share his SAP cybersecurity expertise in a presentation at the Americas' SAP Users' Group (ASUG) event. Additionally, SecurityBridge is giving event attendees a sneak peek at the company’s new Privileged...
i-PRO introduces 7-year camera warranty
August 30, 2023SSN Staff
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL – i-PRO Americas announced the i-PRO Endurance 7-year Camera Warranty on its full line of cameras.
In a release i-PRO said that they’re the only security camera manufacturer to offer a standard 7-year warranty across their entire line of surveillance cameras. The i-PRO Endurance 7-year Camera Warranty exceeds the i-PRO existing warranty by two years.
i-PRO Americas President Bill Brennan said, “The i-PRO Endurance warranty underscores our confidence in...
ASIS International Announces 2023 ASIS Awards of Excellence Recipients
August 30, 2023SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, VA – ASIS International has revealed the 2023 class of recipients for its annual awards of excellence for organizations and individuals.
ASIS said that their annual Awards of Excellence honor the important work and accomplishments of ASIS members worldwide. Recipients are honored not only for their accomplishments but also for setting standards for the industry to model across the globe.
“ASIS award recipients model best-in-class behaviors, initiatives and programming...
Scaling new heights, literally, for a cause
August 30, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
I’ve always been in awe of any athletic achievements that force you to push yourself to your absolute physical and mental limits.
Why am I saying this in a security industry blog? Well, two industry pros reached new heights, literally, on Aug. 23 as Karl Radke, Midwest business area director at Axis, and Jason Johnston, OKR (objectives and key results) practice lead at Genetec, successfully braved the challenging 14,505-foot climb to the summit of Mount Whitney in California at approximately...
SIA research indicates growing confidence in security industry
August 30, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md. – Confidence is increasing in the security industry according to a survey conducted by the Security Industry Association (SIA).
SIA revealed that nearly eight in 10 respondents to its July-August 2023 SIA Security Market Index survey offered a positive assessment of business conditions. Additionally, one-fourth of survey participants said that current conditions are “excellent,” and another 53% described them as “good,” and in a forecast of...
LogRhythm announces partnership with Cimcor for enhanced cybersecurity capabilities
August 29, 2023SSN Staff
BROOMFIELD, Colo. – LogRhythm has begun a partnership with Cimcor, a security and integrity software solutions developer, to help organizations around the globe increase visibility and protect against modern cyberattacks.
The partnership leverages LogRhythm's security information and event management (SIEM) platform and Cimcor's file integrity monitoring (FIM) solution, CimTrak. Its integration with CimTrak allows LogRhythm to ingest integrity data that can identify zero-day attacks,...
Joyn Insurance chooses Quorum Cyber
August 29, 2023SSN Staff
EDINBURGH, Scotland – Cybersecurity provider Quorum Cyber has announced that Joyn Insurance selected the company to help meet New York State cyber regulations and ensure overall network security.
Joyn Insurance was founded in 2020 and provides commercial insurance for SMBs in the U.S. According to Joyn, every year the insurance company has to attest to the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) that it fully complies with their regulations–and these regulations become stricter...
IDIS announces completion of Costar acquisition
August 29, 2023SSN Staff
COPPELL, Texas—Global security company IDIS announced that its acquisition of electronic security products provider Costar Technologies has been completed.
IDIS and Costar have enjoyed a long-term existing ODM (original design manufacturer) relationship – approximately 60 percent of Costar Video products are already made by IDIS. The acquisition builds on the strong ties between the two companies and will catalyze strategic synergies including a deeper focus on potential growth sectors.
Costar...