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DJI passes CVMP to receive validation from Commerce Dept.
November 29, 2022SSN Staff
LOS ANGELES – Popular drone manufacturer DJI has received recognition for its DJI Core Crypto Engine from the U.S. Department of Commerce after passing the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP).
The achievement qualifies the DJI Crypto Core Engine to receive the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2, and this validation reinforces DJI’s commitment to customer data and privacy the company wrote. (FIPS) 140-2 compliance has been widely adopted around the world...
Arcules cloud video service to be available on Google Cloud Marketplace
November 29, 2022SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Arcules, a provider of secure, scalable multi-site video management solutions-as-a-service, has announced that its cloud video service will soon be available on Google Cloud Marketplace.
Google Cloud Marketplace provides IT and security leaders with access to an ecosystem of software-as-a-service, APIs, content management systems, web service solutions and more, optimized for use with Google Cloud.
By making its cloud service on Google Cloud Marketplace, Arcules will expand...
AMAG Technology, Identity One announce GSA FICAM approval
November 29, 2022SSN Staff
HAWTHORNE, Calif.—AMAG Technology and Identity One announced that their joint access control solution has been approved by the Federal Identity Credential and Access Management (FICAM) conformance program.
Now featuring Identity One’s FIPSlink software as a validation system, AMAG’s Symmetry Access Control platform has been added to the General Services Administration’s (GSA’s) approved product list (APL), making it available to all federal agencies for procurement....
FCC expands ban on Chinese monitoring devices in unanimous vote
November 28, 2022SSN Staff
WASHINGTON – On Nov. 25, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to expand its existing ban on telecommunications and monitoring equipment from Huawei and several other Chinese companies, citing unacceptable national security risks.
Original limitations and bans on equipment sales for the companies began as early as late 2019 under the Trump administration and the Biden administration has thus far seen fit to expand those bans which include last Friday’s vote. The FCC...
Sentry introduces world’s first biometric wallet for crypto market
November 28, 2022SSN Staff
WEST CHESTER, Pa.—Sentry Enterprises, an identity transformation player across the physical and digital worlds, has announced its expansion into the cryptocurrency market with the launch of Sentinel Wallet LLC.
Sentinel Wallet LLC has created the Sentinel Cold Storage Crypto Wallet – the world’s first biometric wallet to complete an end-to-end security audit by a credentialed security lab to achieve the Common Criteria EAL5+ software certification on a certified EAL6+ silicon.
According...
Gallagher Security, Telaeris announce mobile safety partnership
November 28, 2022SSN Staff
HAMILTON, New Zealand, and SAN DIEGO—Gallagher Security, a global security solutions provider, and Telaeris, Inc., a handheld solution provider for physical access control systems (PACS), have announced a business partnership and new system integration.
The partnership of access control technology companies combines Gallagher’s Command Centre with Telaeris’ XPressEntry, giving security and safety professionals control in the palm of their hands.
“Gallagher...
Noname security names Nextgen Philippines distributor
November 28, 2022SSN Staff
PHILIPPINES – API security company Noname Security announced that it has appointed NEXTGEN as its distribution partner in the Philippines as it continues to expand within the Asia Pacific region.
Noname Security's API security platform finds and inventories all APIs, and detects suspicious behavior, attacks, and misconfigurations using its AI-based behavioral analysis. It also prevents attacks and integrates with existing security infrastructure to validate APIs prior to deployment.
“We...
Cybersecurity promoted as part of Canadian Indo-Pacific strategy
November 28, 2022Ken Showers, Managing Editor
OTTAWA – On Nov. 27, Canada produced its anticipated Indo-Pacific strategy which outlines among other commitments a strong interest in boosting cybersecurity for the region.
In a press release issued by the Canadian Global Affairs office they described Canada as a pacific nation, and state that the Indo-Pacific region will play a role in Canada's future. The document outlines Canada's roadmap in the area over the course of the next decade beginning with an investment of $2.3...
Security Industry Association announces winners of 2023 RISE Scholarship
November 23, 2022SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named 14 young security professionals as the recipients of the 2023 SIA RISE Scholarship, a program offered through SIA’s RISE community, which supports the education and career development goals of young industry talent.
Through this scholarship program – open to SIA student members and RISE members who are employees at SIA member companies – each awardee will receive a $3,000 scholarship...
ADT donation turns abandoned house into learning lab
November 22, 2022SSN Staff
BALTIMORE – Thanks to a generous donation from ADT to the Requity Foundation, students from the Carver Vocational-Technical High School are using a once abandoned home as a learning lab.
ADT announced their partnership with the Requity Foundation, a non-profit that provides vocational education and workforce development, earlier this month. They were provided with a $100,000 donation as well as an in-kind donation of ADT hardware. “At ADT our mission is safe, smart and sustainable,”...