SALTO achieves BSI Enhanced Level IoT Kitemark™
SALTO Systems, a leading manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has become the first company to achieve the BSI Enhanced Level IoT Kitemark™ for access control systems. The IoT is typically a network of smart devices and systems that can be connected, enabling data to be exchanged to provide services, efficiency and innovation. Its technology […]
Are you keeping an eye on your security system?
By Martin Hodgson, Head of UK & Ireland, Paessler AG The basic tenants of security systems have remained relatively unchanged for the better part of the last few decades. Intrusion detectors, alarm triggers and surveillance systems work in synergy to protect homes and businesses. Nonetheless, in the past few years we have seen security systems become […]
New security laws proposed for internet connected devices
Plans to ensure that millions of items that are connected to the internet are better protected from cyber attacks have been launched by Digital Minister Margot James. Options that the Government will be consulting on include a mandatory new labelling scheme. The label would tell consumers how secure their products such as ‘smart’ TVs, toys […]
Physical security demand to hit $119bn by 2023
It’s been predicted that the global physical security market will to grow in value from $84.1 billion last year to $119.4 billion by 2023. That’s equivalent to a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.3%, according to analysis from ResearchandMarkets. Its report, The ‘Physical Security Market by Component and Services, Organisation Size, Vertical and Region […]
Government offers £6m for IoT security solutions
The UK government is offering up to £6 million in funding to support new ideas that can help keep connected devices and applications safe and secure. The competition aims to join up the UK’s research base with industry to transfer knowledge and develop new products and services that tackle cyber security in the IoT. Projects […]
Industry Spotlight: Are CCTV images too low quality to identify criminals?
No organisation wants to breach the Data Protection Act (DPA) because doing so would have serious consequences for their business: fines, bad publicity and even criminal sanctions. However, many do not realise that the Act also applies to the CCTV systems they may use to secure their premises, as well as protect tenants or staff […]
BeCyberSure joins EEMA to provide ‘strong security’ education…
The cyber security information company, BeCyberSure, has been welcomed by the not-for-profit think tank, EEMA, which specialises in identification, privacy, risk management, authentication, cyber security, mobile applications and the Internet of Things (IoT), as its newest member. It follows an appearance made by BeCyberSure in June at the two-day Trust in the Digital World (TDW) conference in The Hague, hosted by EEMA, TDL and IDnext. […]
