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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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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Allegion launches new Fire Door Hardware Guide

Allegion UK, a leading name in fire safety hardware and manufacturer of ‘Briton’ door controls, has launched a new ‘Fire Door Hardware Fundamentals’ guide, designed to support responsible persons through the latest fire safety regulations and fire door hardware best practice.

The newly published guide draws upon key insights from Briton’s leading industry experts, and in response to the UK’s developing regulatory framework, aims to deliver accessible information on the Fire Safety Reform Programme and the responsibilities associated with fire door safety.
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Mitie’s Security Radar Report reveals evolving legislation and skills gaps as key industry challenges

New research from Mitie, the UK’s largest security provider, reveals that a quarter (24%) of security decision-makers are not sure which upcoming legislation will impact their organisations.

The survey of over 100 senior security decision-makers has identified key challenges and opportunities these leaders are grappling with including technology and AI, attracting and upskilling talent, and preparing for pending legislation.   
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Abloy UK supports Fire Door Safety Week 2024 with educational initiative on fire door compliance

To mark the start of Fire Door Safety Week 2024, Abloy UK has called for greater awareness and education of fire door compliance, highlighting the need for proper installation, regular maintenance and adherence to legal standards. 

By educating building owners and the general public on how to assess and maintain compliant fire doors, Abloy UK aims to improve safety outcomes and ensure fire doors provide maximum protection in emergency situations. 
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Mobile phishing attacks targeting business surge

Zimperium, a global leader in mobile security, has announced the release of its 2024 Global Mobile Threat Report, which highlights critical mobile threat trends from the past year. The zLabs researchers uncovered a significant rise in “mishing” – also known as mobile targeted phishing – a technique that employs various tactics specifically designed to exploit vulnerabilities in mobile devices and users.

Notably, the report reveals that 82% of phishing sites now target mobile devices. As cybercriminals increasingly adopt a “mobile-first” attack strategy, they leverage a multitude of techniques to infiltrate enterprise systems by targeting weak, unsecured, and unmanaged mobile endpoints, recognizing mobile as a major entry point to corporate networks a
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IHSE USA introduces KVM Display Management System product bundles

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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. 
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