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Security Bulletin for Linear E3 products

Security Bulletin for Linear E3 products

Linear, a leading provider of access control products, is requesting that all customers update E3 products with the latest available firmware 0.32-09c. The latest firmware includes features which improve the product’s security as well as enhance system performance. These features are critical to maintaining a secure and reliable system. The Linear brand is committed to the security and privacy of customer systems, and all users are strongly encouraged to keep their products up to date with the latest firmware.
Security Bulletin for Linear Telephone Entry (TE) products

Security Bulletin for Linear Telephone Entry (TE) products

Linear is aware that some of their telephone access products have been compromised and they are taking this situation very seriously. Until further notice, their recommendation is to increase your network security, including firewalls, VPN’s, etc. To ensure 100% safety, it is recommended you remove your system from the public-facing IP address until a permanent solution can be provided. If you believe your system has been compromised, Linear can provide a firmware recovery kit at no cost to you.
DSC Technical Advisory Bulletin for HSM2108, HSM2108VIS and HSM2108 CCC

DSC Technical Advisory Bulletin for HSM2108, HSM2108VIS and HSM2108 CCC

A small quantity of HSM2108, HSM2108VIS and HSM2108 CCC hardwired expansion modules manufactured after February 1 2022, may not have the necessary programming. Affected units need to be replaced or returned to manufacturing based on the date of manufacturing.
Tyco Kantech KT-1 / KT-2 Technical Advisory

Tyco Kantech KT-1 / KT-2 Technical Advisory

Kantech have identified an issue relating to firmware version 3.02 and 3.05 randomly affecting a small number of KT-1 and KT-2 controllers.
ES Series Firmware 1.03.006 and FS-Tools 1.04.010 Patch Released

ES Series Firmware 1.03.006 and FS-Tools 1.04.010 Patch Released

Fire-Lite Alarms ES Series FACP firmware version 1.03.006 and FS-Tools programming software version 1.04.010 have been released to address several known issues and to add additional features and product support.
Honeywell HWF2-COM Firmware Update Required

Honeywell HWF2-COM Firmware Update Required

Important Notice for HWF2-COM Series Installations: HWF2A-COM / HWF2V-COM Potential Communication Issue Over-the-Air Firmware Update Required
Silent Knight 6000 Series Required Firmware Update

Silent Knight 6000 Series Required Firmware Update

A power supervision issue has been identified between certain Honeywell Silent Knight 6000 Series addressable fire alarm control panels and System Sensor intelligent addressable sounder bases that can be resolved with a firmware upgrade to the panel. Read full bulletin details for more information.
Kwikset Authorized Reseller Program - Effective 8/3/2020

Kwikset Authorized Reseller Program - Effective 8/3/2020

Kwikset is implementing an Authorized Reseller Program.
Edwards 280 Series Heat Tech Bulletin

Edwards 280 Series Heat Tech Bulletin

Important Safety Notice regarding Edwards 280 Series Mechanical Heat Detectors.