Month: June 2025

RecFaces, a leading developer of ready-made Facial Recognition software, is proud to announce the seamless integration of its cutting-edge facial biometric solution, Id-Gate, with Genetec Security Centre. This collaboration brings a new level of security, efficiency, and automation to access control and identity verification. Id-Gate is a ready-made facial recognition software solution designed to enhance access control systems. It fully supports the GDPR compliance and can easily be synchronized across Access Control System (ACS) from various technology partners. Id-Gate’s integration with the Genetec Security Centre provides a more powerful and reliable biometric authentication system without disrupting existing workflows. It provides bi-directional profile synchronization, ensuring real-time updates and eliminating manual data entry, so changes in Id-Gate are immediately reflected in Genetec system. The system facilitates real-time access control by instantly verifying identities and making intelligent decisions based on security protocols and facial recognition results. With customizable alerts for specific access attempts, enhancing proactive security measures. Additionally, the integration enables advanced reporting and activity logs for compliance and incident investigations, supports multi- factor authentication to strengthen security, and maintains offline functionality to ensure uninterrupted access during network outages, automatically syncing data once connectivity is restored. “With the integration of Id-Gate into Genetec Security Centre, we are reinforcing our commitment to providing secure, efficient, and automated biometric solutions,” said Tamara Morozova, CEO, RecFaces, “This collaboration not only streamlines access control but also empowers security teams with real-time monitoring and advanced authentication capabilities.” “Partnering with Genetec allows us to enhance our Id-Gate offering, ensuring that organizations benefit from an advanced, automated security framework,” said Farida Baichora, Head-Training & Development, RecFaces. RecFaces’ Id-Gate is designed to meet the evolving security needs of organizations across industries, from corporate enterprises to critical infrastructure and public venues. The software operates with top-tier biometric algorithms, ensuring accurate and swift identity verification. RecFaces invites security professionals, system integrators, and industry leaders to explore the benefits of this integration. RecFaces is one of the leaders in developing ready-to-use software products with facial recognition functions. RecFaces develops off-theshelf solutions that help to quickly increase the efficiency of VMS, ACS, as well as ERP, CRM, and time tracking systems. RecFaces’ solutions are based on a highly accurate facial recognition algorithm. RecFaces has a range of ready-made integrations with leading security system products, which helps to quickly deploy solutions on any customer equipment. Our software allows businesses to quickly, securely, and accurately identify and verify the identity of employees, customers, and visitors. The quality of RecFaces’ off-the-shelf solutions is confirmed by numerous installations worldwide, including the MENA, APAC, and LATAM regions. Together with our global partners, we provide solutions for security, finance, transportation, retail, and other industries, providing free demo versions and training on company products. Read More

Offers local customers world-class network and application protection Radware® , a global company in application security and delivery solutions for multi-cloud environments, announced the launch of new cloud security service centers in Chennai and Mumbai, India, and Nairobi, Kenya. Today, Radware supports a network of more than 50 cloud security service centers worldwide with a mitigation capacity up to 15Tbps. Radware’s global network of data centers mitigates attacks closest to their point of origin. This helps organizations improve application response times for in-region traffic and reduce mitigation response times against a variety of attacks, including denial-of-service attacks, web application attacks, malicious bot traffic, and attacks on APIs. It also helps them keep data within their borders to meet strict data privacy regulations. Our ongoing investments in our security network continue to play an important role in our cloud security growth strategy. Cloud innovation is central to our mission in providing customers industry-leading cyber protection, reliability, and availability at a time when cyber threats are not only increasing in frequency and magnitude but also sophistication Haim ZelikovskyVice President,Cloud Security Services, Radware According to Radware’s 2025 Global Threat Analysis Report, Web DDoS attacks, which appear as high intensity, Layer 7 application attacks, surged globally 550%, while web application and API attacks rose 41% between 2023 and 2024. “Our ongoing investments in our security network continue to play an important role in our cloud security growth strategy,” said Haim Zelikovsky, Vice President of Cloud security services for Radware, “Cloud innovation is central to our mission in providing customers industry-leading cyber protection, reliability, and availability at a time when cyber threats are not only increasing in frequency and magnitude but also sophistication.” Radware has received numerous awards for its DDoS mitigation, application and API protection, web application firewall, and bot detection and management solutions. Industry analysts such as Aite-Novarica Group, Forrester, Gartner, GigaOm, IDC, KuppingerCole and QKS Group continue to recognize Radware as a market leader in cyber security. Radware® is a global player in application security and delivery solutions for multi-cloud environments. The company’s cloud application, infrastructure, and API security solutions use AI-driven algorithms for precise, hands-free, real-time protection from the most sophisticated web, application, and DDoS attacks, API abuse, and bad bots. Enterprises and carriers worldwide rely on Radware’s solutions to address evolving cybersecurity challenges and protect their brands and business operations while reducing costs Read More

Synology recently introduced C2 Surveillance, a new Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) solution designed to provide a server-less, fast-to-deploy, and non-disruptive cloud monitoring with multi-site scalability. “Our goal has always been to build a comprehensive surveillance ecosystem that enables seamless integration and management for our customers,” said Josh Lin, Director of Synology’s Surveillance Group, “With the addition of C2 Surveillance, customers now have the flexibility to deploy their surveillance solutions entirely on-premises or in the cloud, depending on their unique requirements.” C2 Surveillance is built to simplify surveillance deployment and management, especially for multi-site operations. With no device license requirements, users can add cameras without worrying about additional costs or constraints. Key highlights of C2 Surveillance include: C2 Surveillance is Synology’s new Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) solution designed to provide a server- less, fast-to-deploy, and non-disruptive cloud monitoring with multi-site scalability. Effortless setup C2 Surveillance is built with ease of deployment and management at its core. The setup process is designed to be completed within minutes even on mobile devices. Benefit from its intuitive installation experience, administrators can quickly bring new sites online without any specialized training, making it highly accessible for businesses of all sizes. Advanced AI-powered detection tasks can also be configured easily through the user-friendly Synology interface, ensuring both accessibility and powerful functionality in just a few clicks. Continuity-first architecture C2 Surveillance is designed with a continuity-first architecture, ensuring uninterrupted recording even in the event of network disruptions. All footage is edge recorded to microSD cards, with the option to back up recordings to the C2 Cloud for extra protection. Additionally, C2 Surveillance supports failover offline mode, enabling local monitoring even when disconnected from the internet. To safeguard sensitive footage and user access, the system incorporates AES-128 encryption, multi-factor authentication, and granular permission settings, and adheres to industry-leading compliance standards including ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, and NDAA. Smart scalability To support organizations operating across multiple locations, C2 Surveillance leverages cloud infrastructure to centrally manage cameras across sites. With seamless integration with Windows Active Directory, it enables centralized identity and access management. Role-based access control allows administrators to easily delegate specific permissions across teams or locations. In addition, C2 Surveillance supports low bandwidth mode to reduce bandwidth consumption by up to 50% with minimal impact on video quality, making it ideal for environments with bandwidth constraints. C2 Surveillance leverages cloud infrastructure to enable customers centrally manage cameras across sites. Availability C2 Surveillance will be available later this year. For the latest updates, please visit the official Synology website. Read More

As security threats evolve, so must the tools we use to respond to them. Fixed cameras, once the backbone of any surveillance system, are now only part of a bigger picture. Today’s risks are dynamic, mobile, and unpredictable – and in many cases, they don’t wait to happen in front of a network camera. Security teams know this reality all too well. A theft in the far end of a parking lot, a conflict in a hallway just outside a camera’s view, an incident at a temporary event with no infrastructure – these aren’t rare cases – they’re everyday blind spots. And here’s the truth: even with the best camera placements, there will always be moments the system misses. So the question is no longer – “Where can we place more cameras?” It’s becoming: “What if the people already on the ground could become the camera?” Why security can’t stay static In fast-changing environments, static infrastructure alone can’t keep up – and everyday use cases prove it. A security guard notices suspicious activity near a parked car, but the incident unfolds just outside the camera’s view. A warehouse supervisor spots damaged goods during delivery, needing quick documentation for accountability. At a public event, crowd movement spills into areas where cameras weren’t installed – and there’s no time to reroute coverage. These are the moments where security depends on the people on the ground – the first to notice, assess, and act – often before the control room is even aware. As security threats evolve, so must the tools we use to respond to them. Fixed cameras, once the backbone of any surveillance system, are now only part of a bigger picture. Today’s risks are dynamic, mobile, and unpredictable – and in many cases, they don’t wait to happen in front of a network camera security guard notices suspicious activity near a parked car, but the incident unfolds just outside the camera’s view. A warehouse supervisor spots damaged goods during delivery, needing quick documentation for accountability. At a public event, crowd movement spills into areas where cameras weren’t installed – and there’s no time to reroute coverage. These are the moments where security depends on the people on the ground – the first to notice, assess, and act – often before the control room is even aware. And increasingly, it’s the people on the ground who are stepping into that role – not just as responders, but as real-time eyes for the system. When the first responder feeds the frontline intelligence Security guards, floor managers, supervisors – they’re often the first to witness something unusual, long before a control room is even alerted. Now imagine this: what if, in that exact moment, they could pull out their phone, open a secure app, and stream live video directly into your surveillance system, with full context? Instead of hoping a camera catches it, you equip your team to document the moment as it happens. No delays, no evidence lost in transit, and no blind spots. And that single shift makes your entire security system more agile, more accurate, and far more complete. it’s already happening in the real world – across sectors and scenarios where traditional surveillance systems alone aren’t enough. Smartphones as surveillance tools: The next step The idea isn’t to replace traditional surveillance – it’s to extend it. To turn every authorized smartphone into a secure, mobile surveillance point. To let your team record critical incidents and immediately route that footage into your central surveillance system – not minutes or hours later, but as it happens. What’s needed is a solution that makes mobile footage just as reliable and authentic as fixed-camera feeds – and that’s where the next step in surveillance begins. Now in Matrix: Push Video for On-the-Go Surveillance With this vision in mind, Matrix introduces Push Video – a feature that enables authorized users to stream live video directly from their smartphone to Matrix Video Management System (VMS). The footage is geotagged, time-stamped, and securely stored, ensuring that no moment is lost or disconnected from the larger surveillance story. And the power doesn’t end at streaming. Once archived in the VMS, Push Video clips can be analyzed with the same tools used for fixed camera footage. Investigators can apply video analytics like motion detection, tripwire alerts, loitering detection, and more. They can also use smart investigator tools – such as timeline filtering, bookmarking, evidence locking, and multi-camera correlation – to review the footage thoroughly and act decisively. It’s simple, it’s smart, and it’s built for the way modern security actually works – fast, mobile, and always in motion. Read More