SECO-LARM Infrared Proximity Sensors

The ENFORCER Infrared Proximity Sensors are used for no-touch operations to reduce the risk of spread of germs, viruses, etc., through cross-contamination.

Equipped with an adjustable sensor range 2-3/8"~8" (6~20 cm), 3A relay, and adjustable trigger duration from 0.5~30 seconds or it can be set to toggle. The sensor has an Illuminated LED for easy identification.
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Industry report highlights the scale of the ransomware challenge

A recent report which has found that the overall proportion of businesses targeted by cyber criminals in the past year has increased to 43 percent up from 38 percent has laid bare the double whammy impact of the Covid pandemic. This is according to ProLion, active ransomware and data protection solution for ONTAP storage.
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Johnson Controls cloud-based access control for seamless security management

Johnson Controls is introducing Cloudvue with access control, with the Tyco Kantech KT-1 one-door controller.
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Codelocks helps businesses prepare for reopening with new KitLock

Simple access control solutions for the workplace, gym or education facilities.
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Tyco Illustra Flex range strengthened with eight new NDAA-compliant cameras from Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls, the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, and architect of the OpenBlue digital connected platforms, has announced the introduction of eight additions to its popular Tyco Illustra Flex camera series.
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New targeted phishing campaign spreading FluBot banking Trojan

It has been reported that Threat actors are using SMS text messages to spread a password-stealing malware that attacks Android devices, experts have warned.
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Mul-T-Lock's eCLIQ is put through its paces at Barry's studios throughout London

Leading lock manufacturer Mul-T-Lock has provided all seven of Barry's studios in London with its eCLIQ locks and over 100 accompanying keys in order to manage access rights across each studio.

Founded in 1998 in West Hollywood, Barry's fitness classes soon became known throughout the world, with studios opening up across America and Canada, in the Middle East and throughout Europe. Today, there are over 140,000 global members of Barry's FitFam, with eight boutique studios in the UK.
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Mitie gets on-board with new Associated British Ports security contract

Mitie has won a new three-year contract to deliver security services for Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK's leading ports group. The contract has the option to extend for a further two years and will see Mitie provide services for ABP's 21 ports across England, Scotland and Wales.

The contract will see Mitie deliver staffed guarding services, including site patrols and access control, for restricted areas across all of ABP's sites. With 88 million tonnes of cargo, around 25% of all UK seaborne trade, handled in ABP's ports every year, these services are key to support the smooth operation of businesses' supply chains.
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HMRC splashes £250K training staff to be hackers

HM Revenue & Customs has spent £262,251 on cyber security training for its staff over the two most recent financial years, according to official figures. This data was obtained and analysed under the Freedom of Information (FOI) act by the Parliament Street think tank.

The FOI response from HMRC revealed that £150,456 was spent on security training in FY 19-20, compared to £111,795 in the most recent financial year. This equated to 80 training enrolments in FY 20-21, and 69 in FY 19-20 for staffers operating in the Chief Digital and Information Officer Group - however, all HMRC staff (approx. 9,500 according to the FOI response) were made to complete a compulsory course on 'Phishing attacks', which was free of charge.
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Shining a light on Adaptive IR Illumination

Uri Guterman, Head of Product & Marketing for Hanwha Techwin Europe, provides a bite-sized overview of the contribution IR Illumination can make to the effectiveness of a video surveillance system.

Video surveillance cameras need light to capture high quality images 24 hours a day. In times gone by, this meant supplementary lighting had to be installed to ensure cameras could operate effectively in low light and night-time conditions.
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ASG Security Officer receives Police Outstanding Achievement Award

It is with great pride that Aston Services Group (ASG) can now announce this recognition of outstanding achievement by our Security Officer, Chris Chatten.

The serious incident outside the Victoria Shopping Centre led to three youths being arrested under suspicion of attempted murder. Chris witnessed the incident and managed to capture CCTV footage, whilst calling the police and ambulance services immediately.
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Partnership provides complete security solution to a medium secure unit

Abloy UK has partnered with Grantfen to supply a new security system to Mersey Care Foundation Trust's new state of the art medium secure unit, Rowan View.

Opened in 2020, the purpose-built NHS facility consists of 123 beds over eight wards. The £53 million development represents the Trust's ambition for a new centre delivering innovative treatments to improve recovery times for people with mental health and learning disabilities.
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Registration is now open for IFSEC International Connect 2021 and IFSEC International in-person

Both these events present unmissable opportunities to reconnect with the security industry and explore the innovative approaches to security technologies that have been born out of a challenging year.

Get to grips with how thermal surveillance cameras can be deployed to manage Covid-19, as well as the latest evolutions in touch free biometrics and much more.
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MLA Expo21

Following on from the successes of the MLA Expo 2019 we are back!

Sponsored By Abus, October 22nd - 24th will see the Telford International Centre again hosting The MLA Expo. As always we will have a wide variety of exhibitors, onsite training, networking opportunities, our Saturday Night Party and more!
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Mitie and Co-op roll-out hand-held forensic spray to deter attacks on shopworkers and curb violent crime

Co-op is the first major supermarket to see Security Officers equipped with a new forensic spray designed to deter attacks on frontline shopworkers and curb rising levels of violent crime.
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