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Locks and Security News: your weekly locks and security industry newsletter
20th July 2023 Issue no. 665

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SALTO Systems ahead of the curve for UK consumer connectable product security regime

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As life and business in the 21st century becomes increasingly reliant on being connected to the internet, the world has seen an increase in products known as Internet of Things (IoT) becoming available in the shape of smart doorbells doorbells, smart locks, lightbulbs and  voice assistants like Alexa and Siri.
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Radiflow’s CIARA 4.0 simplifies management of OT cyber risk at industrial facilities

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Radiflow, creators of the award-winning OT cybersecurity platform, CIARA, have announced CIARA 4.0. The update introduces a leading benchmark tool and delivers actionable insights for managing and minimising risk in large multi-site industrial facilities.
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Abloy UK welcomes amendment to BS 7273: Pt4

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Abloy UK is showing full support for the recent amendment by the British Standards Institution to BS 7273: Pt4 Code of practice for the operation of fire protection measures – Part 4: Actuation of release mechanisms for doors, to enhance security and provide safer means of controlling the unauthorised use of escape doors.   
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ADT Smart Home Wireless Video Doorbell

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ADT has launched its next generation 
ADT Smart Home Wireless Video Doorbell - the latest innovation to help the nation keep their homes safe and secure from unwanted visitors.
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ERA and GGF raise awareness of Part F compliance

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ERA, one of the UK’s leading home security and fenestration component providers, is working with the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) to raise awareness of the updated Building Regulations Part F1:2010 with professional installers. 

The updated guidance to Approved Document F of the Building Regulations was published on the 15th December 2021 and came into effect on 15th June 2022. Some installers may still be unaware of the changes, and as a result, could be fitting non-compliant systems in homes throughout England.
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This Week's News

Why you should invest in better quality maglocks

* CDVI-maglock.jpgElectro-magnetic locks are at the heart of many access control systems. Without reliable locking, the access control serves no purpose at all. Your access control system is only ever as good as your locks. 

Maglocks seem simple at first glance. But what makes a good one good?
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Hanwha Vision launches bi-spectrum AI camera for rapid thermal detection and visual identification

* Hanwa-Bi-spectrum.jpgHanwha Vision has launched a new bi-spectrum AI camera range that provides visual and thermal views of an area simultaneously. The TNM-C4940TD, TNM-C4950TD, and TNM-C4960TD are equipped with two lenses to generate a VGA thermal image and a 4K visual image.

The thermal lens enables perimeter detection of suspicious activity even in low light, poor weather conditions, or when visual barriers, such as foliage block the area.
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Cybersecurity threat predictions for Summer 2023

* Summer-Threat-Forecast-2023.jpgGiven the scope of cyber threats throughout the first half of 2023, it is more important than ever for businesses to take proactive measures to protect themselves.

In this article, we explore the predicted cybersecurity threats impacting this Summer, based off the threats seen throughout the last 6 months, and provide valuable insights to help organizations improve their cyber security defences.
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News

Revealed: locksmiths spend £380 on tools each year

New research has revealed that UK locksmiths spend an average of £380 on tools each year:

The study, conducted by ElectricalDirect, asked tradespeople about their outgoings on tools, maintenance and repairs, and found that 43% of locksmiths can't afford the new tools they need.  Furthermore, 36% keep their tools for longer than they used to, and 43% are now more likely to repair their own equipment. Worryingly, 14% are even using damaged tools as they can't afford replacements.
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Abloy UK launches new RIBA-approved CPD course

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Abloy UK has launched a new RIBA-approved CPD course, explaining the requirements of EN 13637:2015 for electrically controlled exit systems for use on escape doors and how to achieve safe electrically controlled escape doors. 
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Drone technology deployed to combat protestor threats

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Halo Solutions, the award-winning British tech company behind the world’s most intelligent crowd safety, incident and threat management  platform, 
Halo (V5), is to deploy its live streaming drone technology Halo Stream to help combat protestor activity at major sporting events over the coming months.
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Get your free tickets for Simply Keys now!

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At Hickleys we are great believers in face-to-face interactions with our customers and as such we attend a number of trade shows throughout the year. Right now, our feet have only just touched the ground after attending Automechanika UK, which is the biggest garage equipment show in the UK, but already our attention has very much turned to ‘Simply Keys’ our locksmithing show.
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Burg-Wächter's safe training workshop success at MLA

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Burg-Wächter, Germany’s security specialist, recently held a safe training workshop at the Master Locksmiths Association’s (MLA) headquarters in Rugby for its customers.
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