Archive: February 2024
DoJ to implement E.O. targeting data security for personal, government-related info
February 29, 2024SSN Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Feb. 28, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration issued an executive order (E.O.) directing the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to address national security risks regarding foreign entities accessing personal and government-related data.
The order will see the DoJ implementing provisions outlined in the document on behalf of the attorney general targeting entities listed as countries of concern (China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela) under the...
RAD starts production run of 1K next-gen RIO solar-powered security towers
February 29, 2024SSN Staff
DETROIT – Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions (AITX), announced that it has begun production of 1,000 units of its fourth generation RIO solar-powered, mobile security solution.
Steve Reinharz, CEO/CTO of AITX and RAD commented, “Generation 4 of both RIO and ROSA has been a huge undertaking for the entire Company. Every component and stage of the manufacturing process has been scrutinized to find ways to reduce costs while...
Z-Wave Alliance announces release of ZWLR specification for Europe
February 29, 2024SSN Staff
BEAVERTON, Ore. –The Z-Wave Alliance, a standards development organization for smart home and Z-Wave technology, has announced that the specification for Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) for the European market has been completed and will be made available to member companies soon.
“From the moment we announced ZWLR for the North American market, the Alliance has been hard at work to make the spec available to our valued members in Europe,” said Avi Rosenthal, chairman of the board,...
Genetec unveils new state-of-the-art Experience Center in Sydney
February 28, 2024SSN Staff
SYDNEY—Genetec, a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has unveiled its new office and state-of-the-art Experience Center, located in Sydney, Australia.
Named SYXC, the new Experience Center is located within Sydney’s Tech Central precinct at 477 Pitt Street and features innovative solutions from Genetec and its large ecosystem of industry-leading technology partners. The new facility will serve as a hub for Genetec...
2023 Q4 earnings call sees a slimmed-down ADT eyeing growth in 2024
February 28, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Following a year fraught with challenges for most companies, ADT enters 2024 leaner and hungry as it refocuses on its core business.
On Feb. 28, 2024, ADT held its fourth quarter (Q4) 2023 earnings conference call to discuss both its financial results and its direction as it enters 2024 lighter after divesting itself of its commercial business and discontinuing its ADT Solar division.
ADT provided a number of highlights for both the quarter and the...
Brivo expands Brivo Wallet Pass mobile credentials with Google Wallet
February 28, 2024SSN Staff
BETHESDA, Md.—Brivo, a provider of cloud-based access control and smart building technologies, has announced the launch of support for Google Wallet mobile credentials to provide frictionless access with the tap of a phone.
Effective immediately, Brivo customers can empower employees to add their access badges securely to Google Wallet. This advancement enables employees to effortlessly unlock office doors, turnstiles, elevators, and key card-protected amenity spaces by tapping an Android...
United they fall
February 28, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
Oh man, I really don’t like doing the same topic two weeks in a row, but we have to talk about ransomware again.
It should be about the ADT webcast, but we’ll save that one for next week, as a treat. Instead, today we’re going to take our medicine and I get to say I told you so while discussing the ransomware attack on UnitedHealthcare by BlackCat. You’ll remember BlackCat (ALPHV) because we’ve covered it before, but also because in this very blog spot last week I...
Synopsys releases OSSRA report
February 27, 2024SSN Staff
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Synopsys, Inc. just released the ninth edition of its annual “Open Source Security and Risk Analysis” (OSSRA) report.
Research in the report highlights that nearly three-quarters of commercial codebases assessed for risk contain open source components impacted by high-risk vulnerabilities, Which Synopsys said represents a sharp uptick from the previous year.
In the 2024 OSSRA report, the Synopsys Cybersecurity Research Center (CyRC) analyzes anonymized...
SIA announces Reps. Moskowitz, Obernolte as 2024 Legislators of the Year
February 27, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Reps. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) and Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) as the 2024 recipients of the SIA Legislator of the Year Award.
The 2024 awardees will be honored during Security Hill Day, an event held March 5-6 during which security industry executives will convene in Washington, D.C., to connect with legislators and their staff about the value of the security industry and the industry’s legislative priorities.
The...
AU10TIX launches Know Your Business (KYB) solution
February 27, 2024SSN Staff
TEL AVIV, Israel – Identity verification and management solution provider AU10TIX has launched an innovative Know Your Business (KYB) solution that enables companies to know exactly who they are doing business with and avoid potential financial and reputational losses.
The company said it combines KYB with Know Your Customer (KYC) processes so that the offering addresses every KYB business need, from sole traders to corporates, including KYC for UBOs and associated entities.
“Increasingly...