The basics of biometric access control: what you need to know

Biometrics means different things to different people. Maybe your first thought is about how impressive and advanced this technology is. Or maybe your instinct is concern or worry about privacy.

Whatever your initial impressions, we’re here to break this complex topic down and give you the real truth about biometrics.
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Codelocks achieves CE marking for access control solutions with certified locks and latches

Codelocks has secured CE marking for its mortice locks and tubular latches, establishing an extensive range of access control solutions and fire door assemblies with CE-certified locks and latches.
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LPS 1175 Issue 8: Setting the standard for perimeter protection

Kevin Wells, Business Development Director at CLD Physical Security Systems (CLD) discusses the evolution of LPS 1175 and the value of certification when it comes to selecting physical perimeter security solutions. 

Since its introduction in the mid-1990s, LPS 1175 has had a significant impact on the physical security industry. The standard set the bar higher than ever before, driving product innovation while providing specifiers, installers and facilities managers with a benchmark for quality and assurance.
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SECO-LARM Mini-Maglock

SECO-LARM is proud to announce that our E-941SA-80Q 80-lb Mini-Maglock is now ETL certified to conform to UL Std. 294. This certification signifies the maglock's commitment to providing high-quality, reliable security solutions.
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Secure Logiq partners with TiNYg for inaugural UAE conference

Secure Logiq is proud to be a technology partner for TiNYg’s first conference in the UAE. The counter terrorism conference from the global terrorism information network, titled Cyber Terrorism, Safe Cities & Advanced Technical Innovation, will be hosted by HSBC Dubai at HSBC Tower in Emaar Square on Tuesday 17th September.
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Consort Architectural Hardware publishes door hardware EPDs

Specialist manufacturer and supplier of architectural hardware solutions, Consort Architectural Hardware, has published Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) across its range of door levers, door closers, hinges and locks, verifying the sustainability credentials of its products. 
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National Home Security Month from Yale is back to boost security sales this Autumn

National Home Security Month (NHSM) from Yale is back from 1^st October, with the campaign in its twelfth year of encouraging UK homeowners to upgrade their home security. 

When the clocks go back, crime goes up by as much as 34% of opportunist burglars make use of the darker nights. NHSM runs throughout October, raising awareness of the need to prioritise home security as we head into the colder months.
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Cyber security skills in the UK labour market 2024

This is a summary of research into the UK cyber security labour market, carried out on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). The research explores the nature and extent of cyber security skills gaps (people lacking appropriate skills) and skills shortages (a lack of people available to work in cyber security job roles).
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New Border Security Commander appointed

Martin Hewitt CBE QPM has been appointed to lead the UK’s new Border Security Command – marking a significant step forward in the fight against illegal migration and criminal smuggling gangs.
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Parker Group CTO recognised with Security Innovator Award

Parker Group, a leading provider of integrated engineering services and technologies, has announced that Chief Technology Officer Ray May has been recognized with a 2024 Security Innovator Award. This honour celebrates May’s innovative spirit, dedication to innovation, and his mark on the industry since launching AVenue. 
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Hickleys Simply Keys 2024 – A weekend of savings, sales, schooling and smiles

What a great weekend we had at Simply Keys! This year we saw a nice increase in interest in the show with a record number of people registering to come along. The staff at the GTG Centre in Wolverhampton were extremely accommodating as our hosts (as always!) and helped to make the show run as smoothly as it possibly could have.
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