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Datapath will exhibit at Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) for the first time at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, 25–26 March. Located on Stand 114 alongside systems integrator AV One Solutions, Datapath will join the UK’s defence procurement community to highlight its latest innovations within its Aetria control room ecosystem, designed for

Taking the leap to digital access with programmable keys is one that ASSA ABLOY advocates, as they explain in this article. “Security, cost-management, and compliance demands placed on building managers have grown significantly. The key to meeting them all without increasing workload and costs could be the strategic implementation of smarter digital access, as a

HKC Security has announced a new integration with Abloy’s SMARTair access control system, bringing together HKC’s proven alarm technology with SMARTair’s intelligent software. The integration will help deliver seamless, real-time lockdown for a range of environments such as schools, offices, healthcare, retail and those that require fast, reliable protection. The integrated system allows for instant

Abloy UK has launched two new webinars focused on its CLIQ Multi-Tenant solution, inviting end users, installers and specifiers to discover a more effective way to manage access in multi-occupancy buildings. Taking place in March 2026, the sessions are tailored separately for end users and installation and specification partners, providing practical insight into how CLIQ

DoorBird is launching two additional new products: the IP video indoor stations A1103 and A1104 will be presented in early March at Light + Building in Frankfurt. Back in January, the Berlin-based specialist for IP door communication announced several innovations and now complements its range with the powerful A1103 and A1104 indoor solutions. The new

The Nx EVOS platform and Nx AI Manager from Network Optix are now validated on Intel AI Edge Systems. The combined solution is designed for developers and technical decision makers building computer vision and vision-language workloads who need to run AI across fleets of heterogeneous edge devices without maintaining a different pipeline for every hardware configuration. “Edge AI is only

IDEMIA Public Security has announced that its Identity Proofing & Verification Solution successfully met 100% of all performance thresholds for Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) in the latest Remote Identity Validation Rally (RIVR) conducted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate. In a rigorous, independent evaluation designed to reflect real-world identity

In response to the evolving events in the Middle East, the NCSC is advising that UK organisations review their cyber security posture. As a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, there is likely no current significant change in the direct cyber threat from Iran to the UK, however due to the fast-evolving

barox has appointed Craig Carton as its new Customer Training and Support Manager, in response to a significant increase in demand for their product range across new international markets. To be based in Cheshire, UK, Craig will take responsibility for in-depth barox product training and technical support for the Swiss manufacturer’s extensive range of ‘Switches

Ajax Systems have unveiled their wireless Grade 3 Ajax solution delivers professional-grade security for banks, museums, jewellery stores, and government buildings. The solution comes with a complete Grade 3 Superior device portfolio and enhanced radio communication — all without a single metre of wiring. This is the first wireless security system in the world certified to EN

IDEMIA Public Security and Elenium have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to transform air travel through the next wave of innovation, enabling airports and airlines to elevate the experience offered along the entire journey. The partnership combines Elenium’s self-service automation platform with IDEMIA Public Security’s biometric passenger processing and baggage identification technologies to: The

Netskope has announced NewEdge AI Fast Path, a set of capabilities that efficiently optimise network paths to critical AI destinations, including AI applications hosted in public, private, or neo-clouds. Available now to Netskope customers, NewEdge AI Fast Path capabilities help reduce latency and costs, optimise performance, strengthen resilience, and enable a secure experience for teams using

ANSecurity has successfully delivered a long-term cyber resilience programme for a leading UK organisation operating in the racing and leisure sector. This will help to protect complex digital infrastructure while supporting uninterrupted operations across its heritage venues. The organisation operates award-winning racecourse venues alongside a hotel, bars and event facilities, welcoming tens of thousands of

OpenAI and Microsoft are the latest to join an initiative spearheaded by the UK’s AI Security Institute (AISI) – encouraging trust and public confidence in AI as it rewires public services and drives national renewal. Announced by Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, and AI Minister Kanishka Narayan as the AI Impact Summit in India drew to a close on Friday 20 February, the news

Now we’re into 2026, Network Optix have highlighted a few things they feel will be pertinent cybersecurity threats across the year. “Cybersecurity isn’t just about protecting laptops and servers anymore. In 2026, attackers are shifting their attention to the systems that bridge the physical and digital world: cameras, sensors, AI models, and the systems that

Genetec has announced the option for customers to host Security Center SaaS exclusively in the UK. Genetec is seeing strong momentum from UK and European companies who want to take advantage of full or hybrid cloud architectures for their physical security solutions. For those hosting security data in the UK, compliance with strict local privacy

HID has released its 2026 State of Security and Identity Report, revealing how organisations worldwide are fundamentally reshaping their approach to identity management. Based on insights from more than 1,500 security and IT professionals, end users and industry partners, the research shows that security leaders are focused on how to manage identities in ways that build

Palo Alto Networks has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Koi, giving enterprises the power to see and protect the AI-native ecosystem that defines modern work. As AI transforms workforce productivity, it has created a dangerous, unmanaged attack surface on every endpoint. These AI agents and tools—the “Agentic Endpoint”—operate with deep

Brivo has released 7 Essential Applications of AI Video Surveillance, a white paper that explores how modern AI-powered video systems can solve security and operational challenges for enterprises.  Designed to help businesses make informed security investment decisions that align with their objectives, the 7 Essential Applications of AI Video Surveillance gives extensive practical examples of

INTERPOL and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) brought together key stakeholders to boost international cooperation on fraud, ahead of next month’s Global Fraud Summit in Vienna, 16 – 17 March. The event, “Unmasking Fraud: A Deep Dive Ahead of the Global Fraud Summit,” gathered representatives from EU institutions, national law enforcement

Proofpoint has announced it has acquired Acuvity, which further strengthens Proofpoint’s platform with AI-native visibility, governance, and runtime protection for AI and agent-driven workflows. As generative AI rapidly reshapes how work gets done, organisations are deploying AI copilots, autonomous agents, and model-connected applications across every function—from software development and customer support to finance and legal. While

Genetec has announced new investigation capabilities in Genetec Security Center SaaS that help organisations resolve incidents faster and return to daily operations more quickly, even when investigations span multiple sites, systems and camera vendors. Security incidents often span across facilities, campuses, and geographies. They rely on footage and data from dozens or even thousands of

IDEMIA Public Security has announced the launch of its next-generation Smart Credential Minidriver for the Microsoft Windows 11 ecosystem, now featuring full support for ARM64 devices — PCs, tablets, and phones built with the same efficient 64‑bit ARM chips used in modern smartphones, offering long battery life and fast, quiet performance. This major update is

HID has announced the HID M1 Transparent Gateway — a security module that sits between existing OSDP (Open Supervised Device Protocol) controllers and readers to perform all cryptographic operations in a secured location.  As a first-of-its-kind solution, it enables organisations to achieve transparent architecture compliance without the need to replace their existing physical access control

Secure Logiq is inviting its team, partners and industry peers to take on a big one: travelling 40,075 kilometres (the full circumference of the Earth) together. Launching on 14th February and running until 10th May, the Around the Equator Challenge encourages participants to walk, run, cycle or row their way around the globe, with every

Genetec has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Etimad Holding (“Etimad”), part of EDGE Group, to strengthen unified physical security capabilities in the United Arab Emirates. The MoU was formally signed during Intersec Dubai 2026 between Firas Jadalla, Regional Director, META at Genetec and Saeed Juma Al Marashda, CEO at

Armis has announced Armis Centrix for Application Security, which unifies application security across an organisation’s software development lifecycle. The technology helps security teams secure code as a next-generation attack vector to fortify organisations’ defences and protect against cyber threats. “To effectively manage risk, it’s essential to get to the root cause of the problem and weed

Cloudera has announced the expansion of Cloudera AI Inference and Cloudera Data Warehouse with Trino to on-premises environments, empowering customers to harness advanced AI and analytics directly from within their data centres. The company also announced enhanced AI and analytics capabilities within Cloudera Data Visualisation, streamlining AI workflows across cloud, edge, and data centre environments.

In light of the UK moving closer towards the shutdown of analogue PSTN telephone lines, HKC Security is advising installers future-proof their customers’ estates with reliable, British Standard-compliant dual-path communication solutions designed for fast retrofit and minimal disruption. Security installers are being urged to act now to protect monitored alarm systems that still rely on

Seagate’s advanced physicist Ganping Ju has been elected as an IEEE Fellow for 2026, a by-product of the major innovations in data storage he’s helped oversee. IEEE Fellows represent the upper, upper echelon of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the world’s largest professional organisation dedicated to advancing technology. The number of new Fellows

An agreement between INTERPOL and the regional and national French authorities will see the expansion of the world police body’s General Secretariat headquarters in Lyon. Since moving to Lyon in 1989, the Organisation has seen substantial and continuous growth in the number of officers, from an original 350 posts to nearly 1,000 today, making the

VuWall honoured its top integration partners at ISE 2026 with its annual Partner Awards, which recognise outstanding performance in innovation, collaboration and project execution across VuWall’s global partner network. “Our partners are at the heart of delivering world-class visualisation solutions in control rooms and beyond,” said Eric Hénique, Executive Vice President of International Sales at VuWall. “Their

DigiCert has released its Q4 2025 RADAR Threat Intelligence Brief, delivering data-driven insights into how global internet demand and cyber threats converged during the fourth quarter. Drawing from trillions of network events across DigiCert’s global security platform, which includes UltraDNS, UltraDDoS Protect, and UltraWAF, RADAR provides one of the most comprehensive views of today’s evolving threat landscape.  The Q4 RADAR Brief shows that the

ThreatModeler has announced it has acquired IriusRisk, allowing them to expand global scale, accelerate innovation and deliver greater customer value. ThreatModeler believes that the acquisition positions them as the global leader in threat modelling, trusted by Fortune 1000 companies across the financial services, pharmaceutical, technology, and critical industrial manufacturing industries in North America, EMEA, and

PwC US has announced a three-year, $400 million collaboration investment with Google Cloud, expanding its existing alliance with Google Cloud Security to help organisations modernise security operations and strengthen cyber resilience through AI-driven, intelligence-led defence.  This commitment reflects a combination of PwC’s internal investment in Google Security technology alongside shared goals for delivering these advanced solutions to customers globally. The expanded collaboration builds on the work

HKC has announced the appointment of Sean Doyle as Security and Risk Manager, strengthening the company’s commitment to customer experience and service excellence. Doyle joins HKC with a strong background in financial services, having worked across insurance, banking and commercial lease financing. Throughout his career, he has led customer-facing roles balancing regulatory requirements with practical,

Zimperium has announced new research from its zLabs threat research team revealing a large-scale Android surveillance campaign dubbed Arsink RAT, a cloud-native Remote Access Trojan (RAT) designed to harvest sensitive data and give attackers intrusive control over infected devices while blending into legitimate cloud traffic. The investigation, titled “The Rise of Arsink RAT,” identified 1,216 unique

Palo Alto Networks has announced it has completed its acquisition of Chronosphere, addressing a core challenge of the AI era: the inability to see and secure the massive data volumes running modern businesses. Chronosphere, a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms, was purpose-built to handle this scale. While legacy tools break down in

Telefónica Tech UK&I has announced the UK and Ireland launch of Telefónica Tech Security Edge service, powered by Netskope technology. This service encompasses a fully managed suite of Netskope’s AI-driven security that enables enterprise employees to securely access applications and data from anywhere, reducing risk, cost and complexity for cloud native and hybrid architectures. Through this

Garrett Metal Detectors has announced that its new Vortex CSI for law enforcement professionals is available for sale and shipment worldwide. The Vortex CSI was developed from the Vortex series of ground search metal detectors. As such, it is lightweight, durable, waterproof to 16 feet, and powered by Garrett’s MD-MF multifrequency technology. More than that, it carries a host of features carefully designed

Axis Communications has started the new year with new product announcements that spotlight the power of edge intelligence to deliver clearer video in challenging conditions, safer monitoring in high-risk environments and video evidence that retains image integrity. “As security operations become more data-driven and environments more complex, Axis latest innovations bring edge intelligence into everyday security

Building on its highly regarded series of integrated high-security solutions events, the CNI Security Group has announced its latest date, tackling one of the biggest risks facing critical infrastructure – ‘The Enemy Within – Mitigating the Insider Threat’. ‘The Enemy Within’ is designed for all CNI stakeholders in the security sector, including end users, consultants

DigiCert has announced the availability of a locally-hosted version of DigiCert ONE in India, delivering secure, compliant, and high-performance digital trust services entirely within the country’s borders. The new deployment reinforces DigiCert’s long-term investment in India and supports the country’s digital transformation and data sovereignty priorities as enterprises scale increasingly complex digital ecosystems.  Available now, India-based DigiCert ONE enables organisations to

Netskope has published new research revealing that only a minority (38%) of infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders interviewed believe their existing infrastructure can handle the new demands of AI. In addition, even fewer (18%) are completely confident they have the team and budget to meet the performance, resilience and security expectations of their organisation in the AI era.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – a part of GCHQ – has issued an alert highlighting the persistent targeting of UK organisations by Russian state-aligned hacktivist groups aiming to disrupt networks.  Organisations, particularly local government authorities and operators of critical national infrastructure, are being encouraged to review their defences and improve their cyber resilience by

Dubai Police recently organised the “Your Voice Is Heard” community event in Al Wuheida, as part of a community initiative led by the General Department of Police Stations. The initiative aims to strengthen direct communication with members of the public, encourage dialogue, and gather feedback and suggestions on police services. The event was organised by

HKC Security recently hosted an event at the Jaguar Land Rover Experience in Liverpool, bringing together professional security installers from across the UK to learn about its latest development in alarm technology, the SecureHub alarm panel. At the event, installers were given the opportunity to experience SecureHub in action through live demonstrations and technical presentations

Zimperium has announced new research from its zLabs team uncovering DroidLock, a rapidly evolving Android malware campaign targeting users in Spain. Unlike traditional mobile malware, DroidLock behaves more like full-scale ransomware, enabling complete device takeover through screen-locking overlays, credential theft, and remote control capabilities. zLabs researchers found that DroidLock is distributed through phishing websites and begins

Adaptive Security has announced it has raised an $81 million Series B funding round led by Bain Capital Ventures, with participation from NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture capital arm), OpenAI Startup Fund, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Abstract Ventures, Capital One Ventures, and Citi Ventures. The investment is Adaptive’s third financing announcement this year and brings the firm’s total capital

Saviynt has announced a $700M Series B Growth Equity Financing at a valuation of approximately $3 billion. Funds managed by KKR led the round with participation from Sixth Street Growth and TenEleven, as well as new funding from existing Series A investor Carrick Capital Partners. The multi-firm investment underscores a shared conviction that identity management

Prime Security recently announced its $20M Series A funding, which will fuel Prime’s go-to-market expansion and accelerate development of its Agentic Product Security Platform. The round was led by Scale Venture Partners, with participation from Foundation Capital, Flybridge Ventures, and Ofir Ehrlich, CEO & Founder of Eon. The Agentic Product Security Platform is a growing suite

ServiceNow has announced its intent to acquire Veza, which will extend the capabilities of ServiceNow’s Security and Risk portfolios into Identity Security. This will enable organisations to understand and control who and what has access to their critical data, applications, systems, and AI artefacts. As businesses take advantage of autonomous capabilities made possible through agentic AI, Veza and ServiceNow will enable

The National Security Agency (NSA) is joining the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC), and others in releasing the Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CSI), “Principles for the Secure Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Operational Technology.” While artificial intelligence (AI) presents potential to enhance efficiency, productivity, decision-making and

Intersec 2026 will demonstrate how integrating security from the outset can serve as a strategic enabler for the Gulf’s rapidly growing giga-developments during the International Security Leaders’ Summit, which takes place from 12-14 January at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Speaking ahead of his participation in a panel titled Regional Vision, Global Solutions: Embedding Security

Kharon and Digital Science have entered into a strategic partnership to improve their perspective on global research security. The collaboration brings together Kharon’s risk intelligence and Digital Science’s world-leading Dimensions Research Security platform to help universities, funders, and government agencies identify and mitigate foreign influence, export control and compliance risks, all while preserving the openness