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MegaMatcher 2.1 fuses face and fingerprint to provide unambiguous identification
posted on 13/05/2008

Neurotechnology has announced the availability of MegaMatcher 2.1 SDK for the development of large-scale automated fingerprint identification systems (AFIS) and multi-biometric face-fingerprint identification systems. MegaMatcher 2.1 includes a number of new features and enhancements, including live face detection functionality, improved cluster fault tolerance, support for a wider range of international standards and Java compatibility for implementation of Internet-based identification systems and easier integration into existing systems. MegaMatcher, which received full NIST MINEX certification last year, includes both fingerprint and face identification engines with a fusion algorithm that allows the two technologies to work together to provide very fast 1:N (1 to many) matching with even higher reliability than AFIS or facial recognition alone. MegaMatcher 2.1 is optimized for use in automated biometrical identification systems for both forensic and civil applications, such ... [more]

Critical Vulnerability Targets Windows Metafiles
posted on 07/05/2008

SkyRecon Systems has announced that StormShield blocks against a known vulnerability CVE-2008-1083 recently identified by the research engineers at SkyRecon. The vulnerability affects the based versions of the Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP, 2003 Server, Vista and 2008 server operating systems. “The identification of this vulnerability comes from our in-depth analysis of GDI media files format,” said Thomas Garnier, Senior Research Engineer at SkyRecon Systems. “During our ongoing research on various Windows file formats we found a critical vulnerability which could be used to remotely exploit Windows when user interaction is incorporated. If the vulnerability is exploited, there is a potential for remote code execution." SkyRecon's StormShield Unified Client Security Solution provides multi-layered security integrated into single-agent protection with real-time defenses designed to protect an organisation’s endpoints and the sensitive data that resides on them. Upon identification ... [more]

SecureChangeTM Workflow enables companies to automate security change management, risk analysis and business continuity
posted on 07/05/2008

Tufin Technologies has announced the release of SecureChangeTM Workflow. The new product enables companies to automate security change management, risk analysis and business continuity in a multi-vendor environment. With SecureChange Workflow, IT managers can proactively enforce security policies while increasing operational efficiency. SecureChange Workflow, a companion product to SecureTrackTM, the company’s firewall operations management product, iactively manages the entire life cycle of a security policy change request, from submission through risk analysis, approval, implementation and auditing, making it ideal for large organisations managing multiple network devices such as firewalls. Working side by side with existing IT assets, SecureChange Workflow delivers the benefits of IT automation to security operations. The product enforces security policy throughout the organisation and provides comprehensive risk analysis to prevent potential threats. All changes are checked for... [more]

ioimage video analytics help reduce thefts by 75 percent at Chilean fish farms
posted on 02/05/2008

The second largest producer of farmed salmon after Norway, Chile experiences up to $2 million a year in theft of salmon and salmon eggs. With 28 salmon pools and a total perimeter of 8,000 square meters, Trusal runs one of the country’s major fish farms and was suffering significant losses from intruders, fishing boats and predators. ioimage has announced today that Trusal S.A. has implemented ioimage video analytics to protect its salmon pools in Puerto Montt from threats approaching from sea and land. Since installing ioimage’s video analytics, thefts have been reduced by 75 percent and manpower by 30 percent. Several logistical issues had to be taken into consideration in selecting an effective security system that would also minimize the incidence of false alarms. “The layout of the sprawling property makes a perimeter fence unfeasible,” said partner and installer Andres Dieterich, Project Manager of Technology & Systems. “The solution had to be capable of detecting intrusion... [more]

New Electric Bolt-lock from Magnet Schultz
posted on 21/04/2008

Magnet Schultz will launch its new Electric Bolt-lock at IFESC. It provides high security control for a spectrum of applications including goods lifts, hoists, security gates and other slam-lock applications. The robust, anti-tamper construction has been designed for high performance and weatherproofed for outdoor use. The compact, heavy-duty Bolt-lock is suitable for fail-safe or fail secure applications and is equipped with a manual override, which is operated with a Euro-key. Available for a range of supply voltages, the Electric Bolt-lock is fitted with a positive break or snap-action bolt position switch and can be front or base mounted. Magnet Schultz will also be exhibiting a range of other magnets and solenoids specifically manufactured for the security market including its new ATEX Lock Units, which are suitable for security doors and equipment used in Zone1 areas. Manufactured to a highly robust design, the ATEX Lock Units are also suitable for slam-lock, fail-safe or fa... [more]

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