Hanwha Vision launches AI powered high-speed camera with Vehicle Type, Make, Model & Colour Recognition

Hanwha Vision has launched the TNO-7180RLP high-speed ANPR camera with 3MP Global Shutter technology to detect number plates on vehicles moving at up to 200km/h (125 mph) across 2 lanes of traffic.
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Performanta appoints former bp Chief Information Security Officer as Strategic Advisor

Performanta announces the appointment of Simon Hodgkinson, former bp Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), as a Strategic Advisor, to further expand its ability to support clients and drive its vision of Cyber Safety into the market.
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EZVIZ H8 2K 360° Pan & Tilt Outdoor Wi-Fi Camera

Boosted by on-board AI algorithm, this next level camera is one of the smartest in its category to detect activity and movement along with useful features to make communications easier. Part of the award-winning outdoor PT series, this model features a new cube-shaped appearance, and rotates smoothly with ultra-low noise for full-area protection.
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Clearway announces Peter Eglinton as new executive chairman

The Clearway Group has announced the appointment of Peter Eglinton as its executive chairman. Peter will take over the day-to-day running of the business from Ian Quinlan, group chief executive, who has led Clearway's growth and development over the past six years.

Peter brings with him 20 years of experience leading six disparate businesses where the key common success factors have entailed working in environments of significant organic growth paired with constant business development and significant mergers & acquisitions activity. During that period, he has worked extensively with private equity backed businesses. Peter also has significant experience driving expansion across Europe and North America.
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92% of UK locksmiths experience mental health problems due to work

As many as 92% of UK locksmiths experience mental health problems due to work-related issues, a new study has found. 

The research was commissioned for Mental Health Awareness Week by IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect, and the results have been published in the third edition of their annual industry report.
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Access control systems for turnstiles

Turnstiles are a method of automating access control and entry. They can save space, save costs, and help process high levels of traffic efficiently. Turnstiles are particularly useful and commonly found in gyms and leisure centres, commercial office buildings, and government buildings.
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On 5th anniversary of GDPR Meta hit with $1.3bn fine

Meta has been fined $1.3bn over data transfers to US by the EU in what is a record penalty from the five-year-old GDPR.  

With the fifth anniversary of GDPR being tomorrow, Rebecca Harper, Head of Cybersecurity Analysis at ISMS.online reflects on the last five years, and what the future looks like for GDPR compliance.

Rebecca Harper, Head of Cybersecurity Analysis at ISMS.online, says:
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Mitie extends security contract with DP World

SALTO introduces face recognition access control with the acquisition of TouchByte

SALTO Systems, a global market leader in keyless electronic access control solutions, confirms its commitment to secure seamless face recognition access control with its acquisition of UK technology innovator TouchByte. TouchByte are pioneers in frictionless access control using advanced face recognition systems.

SALTO Systems is committed to the use of biometric technology as the future of access control. In the past two years, it has aimed to accelerate the development of frictionless access control solutions through various strategic investments. 
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Defence against the Dark Web- threat intelligence to enhance business security posture

The Dark Web has always been promoted as an arena for devious transactions. The concept is that transactions made on the Dark Web are anonymous and concealed from law enforcement and cyber security.
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England and Wales most at risk areas to cybercrime

New research has revealed the areas in England and Wales most susceptible to cybercrime, with Greater Manchester coming out on top. The study by cyber security experts CloudTech24 analysed the latest data available from the National Fraud & Cyber Crime Reporting Centre to see which areas reported the highest levels of cybercrime for every 10,000 people.
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Average cyber attack fine costs UK businesses almost £250,000

UK businesses received, on average, £237,402 worth of fines following data breaches or violation of data protection rules in the last 12 months according to new research published by ISMS.online.

Data breaches were the second most reported cybersecurity incident (36%) facing businesses after phishing attacks (39%).
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Allegion launches new set of Briton fire door safety guides

Allegion UK, manufacturer of ‘Briton’ door controls and exit hardware, has launched its new set of best practice guides, designed to provide a broader understanding of fire door safety in commercial, education and healthcare environments.
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