Category: International

Law enforcement leaders from across Asia, the South Pacific and the Middle East have wrapped up the INTERPOL Asian Regional Conference with a strong commitment to bolstering regional security through smarter collaboration, cutting-edge intelligence sharing and joint operations1. Held over two days (18-19 September), the conference focused on strengthening the collective response to some of the most pressing threats facing the region – drug trafficking, cybercrime, terrorism and environmental crime2. Driving action against organized crime Delegates endorsed a series of targeted measures to take the fight to transnational criminal networks3: With cybercrime rapidly evolving, delegates called for full utilization of INTERPOL’s cyber capabilities to confront8: Law enforcement leaders from across Asia, the South Pacific and the Middle East have wrapped up the INTERPOL Asian Regional Conference with a strong commitment to bolstering regional security through smarter collaboration, cutting-edge intelligence sharing and joint operations12 Ali Mohammed Al-Ali, INTERPOL’s Executive Committee Delegate for Asia and Chair of the conference said, “This conference has again powerfully demonstrated Asia’s leadership in not only securing the region but also driving global security forward. Together, we are forging a future where international police cooperation remains the bedrock of stability and peace13.” Stronger partnerships, safer region Delegates also emphasized the need to deepen strategic ties with key regional and international partners, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Chiefs of Police, the Gulf Cooperation Council Police and the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police14. INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 196 member countries working together to make the world a safer place15. Read More

Tenable®, the exposure management company, recently announced the formation of the Exposure Management Leadership Council, a new working group dedicated to developing and advancing principles, best practices, policies and frameworks for exposure management. Composed of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and cybersecurity leaders from leading global organizations across a range of industries, including insurance, technology, transportation, legal and consumer packaged foods, the Council’s mission is to mature exposure management into a widespread proactive security discipline that demonstrably reduces organizations’ cyber exposure. The council released a new report, ‘Board meetings and the dreaded cyber risk update: a use case for exposure management,’ which captures highlights, anecdotes and insights from the inaugural meeting. The report analyzes the critical communication gap between security leaders and their boards of directors and offers a new path forward. The report finds a persistent disconnect in the boardroom that impairs organizations’ ability to effectively manage and mitigate cyber risk at a time of heightened exposure and regulatory scrutiny. The disconnect stems from the security operations metrics that CISOs have historically shared during quarterly board meetings-metrics that fail to accurately capture and communicate an organization’s true cyber exposure in large part because they’re sourced from disparate, siloed security tools. “Exposure management is a strategic driver of organizational success,” said Bob Huber, Chief Security Officer at Tenable and Chair of the Exposure Management Leadership Council, “Our goal is to shift the conversation from endless technical metrics to a strategic discussion focused on risk reduction. A standardized exposure management framework would help CISOs pinpoint their organization’s most pressing exposures and articulate their potential business impact.” “Exposure management can help CISOs bridge the boardroom communication gap,” said Joanna Burkey, a corporate director, former CISO at HP and Siemens Americas and member of the Exposure Management Leadership Council, “While the fundamental objectives of exposure management are proactive breach prevention and risk mitigation, an added benefit is its potential to transform the quarterly cyber update into a strategic discussion that drives action and outcomes.” Tenable® is the exposure management company, exposing and closing the cybersecurity gaps that erode business value, reputation and trust. The company’s AI-powered exposure management platform radically unifies security visibility, insight and action across the attack surface, equipping modern organizations to protect against attacks from IT infrastructure to cloud environments to critical infrastructure and everywhere in between. By protecting enterprises from security exposure, Tenable reduces business risk for approximately 44,000 customers around the globe. Read More

The International Optical Technologies Association has appointed Chander Jeena as its new General Secretary as it gears up for growth and expansion. The International Optical Technologies Association (IOTA), formerly the International Hologram Manu­facturers Association, has appointed Chander Jeena as its new General Secretary as it gears up for growth and expansion. IOTA membership embraces developers and suppliers of security features based on technologies that in addition to holography, feature micro-lens arrays, micro-mirrors, plasmonics, nano-gratings, colour change, caustics, polari­sation, photonic crystals, special print-generated effects, or a combination of all of these. The move aligns with the organisation’s ongoing transfor­mation as it broadens its operational scope, shapes its identity, and strengthens its position in the international optical security technologies (OST) sector. Responding to rapid developments in the field, IOTA has recently expanded its membership criteria, updated its articles of association, and rebranded the Hologram Image Register as the Security Image Register (SIR), reinforcing its role as a hub for OST innovation. Chander Jeena has extensive experience in anti-coun­terfeiting, backed by degrees in industrial relations, public relations, and communication. From 2006 to 2023, he led the India-based Secretariat of the Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA), where he contributed to expanding its focus from a holog­raphy association to a broader association of providers of authentication and traceability technologies. In addition to overseeing the development of ongoing op­erations, he will also focus on expanding global membership, enhancing member engagement, and strengthening partner­ships with organisations such as Intergraf, the Counterfeit Intelligence Bureau, and the Secure Identification Union in China, while leading efforts to drive the next phase of growth for IOTA. Dr Mark Deakes, Chair of IOTA, said, “Chander will be an asset to our organisation. His industry knowledge, experi­ence, strategic insight, and good relationship-building skills make him well-suited to support IOTA into its next phase. “With a proven track record in building connections and relations with industry associations, he will help IOTA achieve its mission to promote a more inclusive and innova­tive ecosystem for optical security technologies, solutions, and systems.” Chander Jeena said, ‘I am honoured to join IOTA at this exciting time. The association is evolving with a vision for the future, grounded in a strong legacy. I thank my prede­cessor, Micaal Sidorov, for his contributions, and the IOTA board for their trust in me. Together with the team, members, and partners, we will work to enhance the optical security technologies ecosystem for the benefit of the industry and society at large.” Read More

A new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in IoT markets, has found the adoption of smart traffic management solutions will save up to 923 million metric tons (MMT) of CO2 by 2030. This is an increase of 151% on the 368 MMT CO2 savings forecast for this year. This substantial increase in CO2 saving represents 1.5% of 2030 global carbon emissions. Cybersecurity Remains a Key Concern To achieve these CO2 savings, Juniper Research be­lieves it is essential that security measures can scale alongside the growing number of sensors in smart traffic management solutions and the increasing volume of data generated. We have identified technologies specifically designed for high-end security in data-intensive and auto­mated environments, such as data minimisation solutions and federated learning, as ideal for processing real-time information from smart traffic management solutions. Juniper Research finds that the technologies that provide data anonymisation, particularly in the face of real-time decision making, will position smart traffic man­agement vendors best to capitalise in a market expected to grow from $14.8 billion globally in 2025, to $32.7 billion in 2030. Integrating these technologies will enable vendors to analyse traffic data without compromising any personal data collected; enhancing public trust and reducing the risk of data breaches. As smart traffic management solutions continue to collect valuable personal data to optimise traffic flows, the threat of cyber-attacks is increasing. Smart traffic vendors must deploy robust security measures to ensure system reliability, continually enabling optimised traffic flows; leading to significant emission reductions and cost savings Michelle JoynsonResearch author The research suite offers a comprehensive assessment of the smart traffic management market, including insight­ful market analysis and in-depth forecasts for 60+ countries. The dataset contains over 37,000 market statistics within a five-year period. It includes a ‘Competitor Leaderboard’ to examine the current and future market opportunities. Juniper Research has, for two decades, provided market intelligence and advisory services to the global technology sector, and is retained by many of the world’s leading intermediaries and providers. Read More

Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) is supporting its business presence in the Middle East by partnering with Industrial Detection Solutions (IDS) to establish a new 699m² manufacturing facility in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This partnership will enable the local production of high-precision sensors for detecting toxic and combustible gases, helping to protect workers and assets at oil and gas production/ drilling facilities, LNG/ CNG plants, and refining and petrochemical sites. A grand opening ceremony has official­ly declared the plant open on June19, 2025. Gas detection is an essen­tial safety aspect throughout the oil and gas industry. With so much activity in the Middle East, Teledyne GFD wanted to bring the production of key gas detection solutions closer to their point of use. This strategy also aligns with the IKTVA (In-Kingdom Total Value Add) programme that promotes local manufacturing in KSA. IKTVA is an initiative to increase economic diversifi­cation and create a sustainable ecosystem in KSA’s oil and gas industry. The programme aims to increase the use of in-Kingdom suppliers, expand local supply chain capabili­ties and capacities, and drive industry collaboration through supplier development. By partnering with Industrial Detection Solutions, Tele­dyne GFD will help to meet the ambitions of the IKTVA via the local manufacture of popular products like its DM- 700 toxic gas sensor, and FP-700 and IR-700 combustible gas sensors. “Our new partnership with Industrial Detection Solu­tions ensures that manufacturing is closer to both customers and suppliers, enabling even faster delivery of class-leading gas detection products in support of more efficient supply chains,” said Thomas Moeller, VP Sales & Marketing at Teledyne GFD, “The proven solutions manufactured in KSA will better serve a vast regional industry that recognises the impor­tance of a robust and prevalent safety culture. We are proud to be part of KSA’s remarkable ongoing journey of economic and industrial growth, and we look forward to a successful future together.” The DM-700 is a non-intrusive ‘smart’ sensor that detects and moni­tors oxygen and toxic gases in the air using electrochemical sensor technol­ogy. The intelligent, plug-in, field-re­placeable cell automatically recognis­es gas type and range. Teledyne GFD’s FP-700 is also a non-intrusive ‘smart’ sensor, this time for the detection and monitoring of combustible gases over the range of 0-100% LEL using catalytic bead sensor technology. The IR-700 is a similar solution for combus­tible hydrocarbon gases. It uses miniature non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) optical sensor technology to detect and monitor gases over the range of 0-100% LEL. All of these gas detectors support maximum safety with an innovative design that virtually eliminates sensor failure due to water ingress, corrosion, vibration or transient spikes. Read more

Malaysia’s Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE) expands curriculum with self-paced training for civil servants through EC-Council’s advanced learning platform BlackBerry Limited and EC-Council, a global player in cybersecurity certifications and learning tech­nology, recently announced a new partnership that will offer government employees nationwide with increased access to cybersecurity training and certifications through the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE) in Malaysia. The collaboration supports Malaysia’s pioneering efforts to boost human cyber capital and strengthen the nation’s defenc­es against growing digital threats, equipping government employees with advanced, industry-relevant skills through flexible learning modules. In collaboration with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), the partnership will further expand the CCoE Cybersecurity Curriculum, which already offers a wide range of globally recognized course offerings and certifications. With the addition of the cutting-edge EC-Coun­cil Learning (ECL) platform, one of the world’s most ad­vanced cloud-based cybersecurity education ecosystems, the CCoE is expanding self-paced online and in-person learning for Malaysian civil servants, helping more men and women to upskill and complete courses in their own time. In support of the Malaysian government’s commitment to cybersecurity capacity building, the addition of EC-Coun­cil Learning marks a significant evolution of the CCoE’s curriculum, enhancing its existing programs with a robust, cloud-based platform to bolster government workforces with world-class skills and qualifications as cyber threats escalate. Jaclyn Sim, Cybersecurity Training Manager for Black­Berry at the Malaysia Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, said, “BlackBerry’s partnership with EC-Council represents a meaningful step forward in the shared mission to build a cyber-resilient Malaysia. This initiative builds upon the CCoE’s extensive curriculum of online and in-person train­ing, with an advanced, flexible platform that empowers civil servants to learn anytime, anywhere. Together with MCMC, we remain committed to upskilling and fostering a culture of continuous learning across the public sector.” Jay Bavisi, Founder and CEO of EC-Council added, “At the heart of this partnership is a shared mission between EC-Council, BlackBerry and the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to build a cyber-resilient Malaysia by placing trusted, modern cyber learning tools in the hands of every civil servant.” Through this initiative, Malaysian civil service profession­als will gain access to a full spectrum of programs aligned with national digital ambitions, including: This BlackBerry and EC-Council news also coincides with the recent 12-month anniversary of the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE), which has rapidly grown into an international hub for cyber talent development, attracting a $3.9M CAD investment from the Government of Canada. Over the past year, the CCoE has launched several initia­tives, including multiple partnerships with globally-certified partners such as CompTIA, SANS Institute, ICS2 and Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, awarded scholarships to aspiring cyber leaders and introduced programs to foster diversity and inclu­sion in the sector. Read More

Open letter from 57 civil society organisations across EU member states, accession countries and wider Europe urges institutions to raise anti-corruption standards in final negotiations. Recently, 57 civil society organ­isations, including 23 Trans­parency International chapters and partners, published an open let­ter calling on the Council of Ministers and the European Parliament to uphold and strengthen the anti-corruption measures adopted by the European Parliament as part of the proposed EU Anti-Corruption Directive. Designed to establish common standards for preventing and ad­dressing corruption across member states, the Directive is now entering a critical final phase of interinstitutional negotiations. The signatories call on EU leaders to demonstrate genuine political will to combat corruption and set a higher standard for integrity and accountability across the bloc. The letter highlights growing pub­lic frustration with corruption across the EU. According to Transparency International’s research, only 21 per cent of people believe that officials face appropriate penalties for corrup­tion in the EU, while 53 per cent think the government is run by a few big interests serving themselves. Recent scandals such as Qatar­gate and the Huawei controversy have only deepened these concerns. Civil society leaders warn that this is no time for half-measures. EU policymakers must build on, not weaken, the Parliament’s stance. Andrea Rocca, Head of Policy & Advocacy, Transparency Interna­tional, said, “This Directive is a test of the EU’s commitment to integri­ty and good governance. Anything less than the European Parliament’s proposals would send the wrong message to citizens and the world. If the EU is to claim global leadership on corruption, it must be willing to act decisively and set a standard for transparency and accountability that all member states must uphold. This is a pivotal moment, and it must not be missed.” Nick Aiossa, Director of Transpar­ency International EU, said, “Citizens across the EU are demanding account­ability and transparency, and it is now up to policymakers to answer that call. A strong anti-corruption direc­tive would not only hold bad actors accountable but also demonstrate that the EU is serious about upholding the rule of law and defending democratic integrity.” Read More

ASSA ABLOY has ac­quired Calmell, a Spanish manufacturer of smart cards, smart paper tickets and magnetic tickets. “I am very pleased to welcome Calmell to ASSA ABLOY, an excit­ing technological addition that will reinforce our current offering within smart cards, and provide complemen­tary growth opportunities,” said Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. “Calmell is a fantastic addition to our growing public transportation ecosystem, and we are excited to welcome them to the HID family,” said Björn Lidefelt, EVP and Head of HID, “Calmell’s offering and expertise ena­ble people to get where they need to go, aligning well with our desire to help the world travel more freely.” Calmell was founded in 1920 and has some 100 employees. The main office is located in Barcelona, Spain. Calmell will be part of HID´s business area Identification Technologies. Sales for 2024 amounted to about MEUR29 (approx. MSEK330) with a strong EBIT margin. The acquisition will be accretive to EPS from the start. Read More

Hanwha Vision, a global vision solution provider led by CEO Kichul Kim, released its 2025 Sustainability Report in late June. The report is based on a double materiality assessment, evaluating ESG issues through both financial and broader social and environmen­tal perspectives. This methodology enables the company to identify and prioritize issues critical to long-term business value and social impact. For 2025, Hanwha Vision named climate change response, occupational health and safety, and ethics and compliance as its top ESG priorities. The report addresses ten material topics, providing transparent insight into the company’s related initiatives, key outcomes, and forward-looking plans. Following the release of its inaugural sustainability report in 2023, Hanwha Vision has steadily broadened the scope of its ESG efforts. In 2024, the company hosted three sessions of its Partner Collaboration Council, strengthening strategic partnerships and fostering mutual growth within its business ecosystem. In a milestone achievement, Han­wha Vision became the first company in Korea’s video surveillance industry to earn ISO 37301 certification, an international standard for compliance management systems. This certification reflects the strength and integrity of the company’s governance practices. A Hanwha Vision representative said, “As a global leader in video surveillance solutions, Hanwha Vision is committed to developing responsible technologies that support social progress. We will continue building the foundation for long-term, sustainable growth, together with our partners and the communities we serve.” Read More

Moxa Inc., a player in industrial communications and networking, is excited to announce that the company has become one of the first companies to achieve the EU type-examination certification under Radio Equipment Directive Delegated Act (RED-DA) for industrial networking devices, including Moxa OnCell G4300-LTE4 Series cellular routers , AIG-302 Series ad­vanced IIoT gateways, and AWK Wi-Fi 6 Serie APs/bridge/ clients. The certification marks a significant milestone for Moxa’s expertise and capacities in industrial cyber risk management. The EN 18031 series (RED-DA), incorporated into the harmonized standard of the RED, will come into force on August 1, 2025, to enhance cybersecurity, personal data protection, and privacy for all the wireless devices and products entering the European Union (EU) market. The certification testing and the audit were performed by TÜV Rheinland, a leading testing and certification company and an EU Notified Body for 2014/53/EU RED. The standard is considered one of the latest cybersecurity standards for IoT products globally and the first pointer to the eagerly awaited harmonized standards for the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). “Achieving EN 18031 certification is more than just a compliance milestone for Moxa – it is a recognition of the company’s product quality and technical excellence. In an increasingly security-conscious market, proactive com­pliance not only enhances competitiveness but also builds trust with customers, helping to secure a stronger position in procurement decisions,” said Jason Chang, Managing Director of TÜV Rheinland Taiwan. The EN 18031 standards categorize assessment content into four types of assets: security assets, network assets, privacy assets, and financial assets. Security assets are man­dated in all three standards, while the other three asset types are distributed across EN 18031-1, -2, and -3, each focusing on different aspects according to the asset type. Additional­ly, the European Commission has adopted a Delegated Act under the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) that activates Articles 3.3(d), (e), and (f) for specific categories of radio equipment. This measure aims to enhance cybersecurity, personal data protection, and privacy. Therefore, Moxa’s wireless products* must comply with RED Article 3.3 to enter the EU market. “The certification represents a remarkable milestone to Moxa’s long-term commitment to providing secure solu­tions with network integrity, security, and proper use of network resources to optimize operational performance,” said John Chang, Director of R&D Management and Prod­uct Security Center at Moxa Inc., “Partnering with TÜV Rheinland for the certification is a way of verifying Moxa’s comprehensive capacity in risk management and building response measures for network security. This positions Moxa to gain a ‘first-mover’ advantage in addressing the increasingly sophisticated security compliance requirements in the global market.” Moxa’s dedication to security-by-design principles en­ables its certified wireless products to excel across various core security mechanisms in the exhaustive evaluations that cover everything from technical documentation require­ments to functionality and integrity testing. This demon­strates Moxa’s constructive approaches to building security and resilience in industrial networks. Moxa Wireless Products Set to Comply with the EN 18031 EU Cybersecurity Standards Security is integral to Moxa’s product and solution designs, uniting networking and industrial cybersecu­rity to provide defense-in-depth protection for industrial applications. Moxa is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of all its wireless products* to comply with the EU RED 2014/53/EU Article 3.3 by the end of July 2025. Achieving EN 18031 certi­fication is more than just a compliance milestone for Moxa – it is a recognition of the company’s product quality and technical excellence. In an increasingly security-con­scious market, proactive compliance not only enhanc­es competitiveness but also builds trust with customers, helping to secure a stronger position in procurement deci­sions Jason ChangManaging Director,TÜV Rheinland Taiwan Guided by an IEC 62443-4-1 certified secure develop­ment life-cycle and referencing the IEC 62443-4-2, Moxa has developed a broad portfolio of wireless products* for various industries to embrace digital transformation by addressing the significant wiring challenges posed by the exponential increase in connected devices, particularly within legacy facilities. The proliferation of wireless applications in the indus­trial landscape has urged customers’ need for cybersecurity, which has become fundamental and crucial to ensuring the safety and reliability of wireless connectivity in complex and demanding applications across a wide range of indus­tries. Moxa wireless products that comply with the RED DA cybersecurity requirements can assure safe, secure, and reliable operations for industrial applications. Moxa is a leader in edge connectivity, industrial com­puting, and network infrastructure solutions for enabling connectivity for the Industrial Internet of Things. With over 35 years of industry experience, Moxa has connected more than 111 million devices worldwide and has a distribution and service network to serve customers in more than 91 countries. Read more