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ServiceNow has entered into an agreement to acquire Armis for $7.75 billion, expanding ServiceNow’s security workflow offerings and advance AI-native, proactive cybersecurity and vulnerability response across all connected devices. Armis, a leader in cyber exposure management and cyber-physical security, manages cyber risk across the full attack surface in IT, operational technology (OT), medical devices, and other […]

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

ANSecurity has successfully delivered one of the UK education sector’s first campus-wide Wi-Fi 7 deployments at Sir William Perkins’ School. By doing so, they have provided the Surrey-based independent school with a secure, high-capacity wireless infrastructure designed to support its growing digital learning ambitions. Serving around 580 students and 142 staff, Sir William Perkins’s School

Zimperium has released new threat research exposing a growing wave of mobile-targeted phishing attacks that weaponise PDF documents delivered via SMS and MMS. The findings reveal how threat actors are exploiting user trust in PDFs and gaps in mobile security controls to harvest credentials and sensitive data at scale. According to Zimperium’s zLabs research team,

Milestone Systems has released an advanced vision language model (VLM) specialising in traffic understanding and powered by NVIDIA Cosmos Reason. The VLM powers two new products: a Video Summarisation tool for XProtect Video Management Software and a VLM as a Service for third party integrations. Video Summarisation for XProtect allows users to search summaries from

Ahead of exhibiting at Intersec 2026, RecFaces has announced major updates to its flagship products Id-Guard and Id-Gate. The updates deliver higher levels of accuracy, security and operational usability for partners and customers across MENA, APAC, LATAM and global markets. The new releases address growing demand from system integrators, security distributors, and enterprise customers for scalable, high-accuracy facial biometrics suitable

RealSense has announced a strategic investment from dormakaba, which will see dormakaba will partner with RealSense to accelerate the development of intelligent access solutions for data centres, airports, and other critical infrastructures. The partnership with dormakaba supports RealSense’s approach of integrating innovative technologies into access solutions in a targeted manner. The use of biometric and

As fire safety challenges continue to evolve worldwide, the UAE remains at the forefront through innovation, investment, and international collaboration through Intersec. Both the public and private sectors are increasingly focused on strengthening resilience, improving emergency response, and incorporating smarter technologies into fire protection strategies. In response to these dynamics, the Fire & Rescue sector

Cyderes has announced the acquisition of Lucidum, which provides Cyderes with a unified, identity-aware foundation and strengthens its core solutions while setting the stage for greater output across existing agentic AI offerings and supporting the development of advanced AI-driven remediation workflows for clients. Many organisations continue to operate with fragmented, inconsistent data across identity systems,

A delegation from the Executive Leadership Programme in the Government of Brazil has visited Dubai Police to learn about the force’s advanced smart and operational systems, including the Smart Police Station (SPS) and the Command and Controls.  Dr. Brigadier Tamim Al Haj, Acting Deputy Director of the General Department of Excellence and Pioneering, received the delegation in the presence

Video Management Servers Co. (VMS Co.) has expanded its VMS and analytics usage in CCTV capabilities thanks to its MOSS solution. MOSS (Managed On Site Servers) from VMS Co. provides high-quality VMS and AI analytics servers for CCTV systems, through an affordable, maintenance subscription. MOSS™ is treated as an operational expenditure (OpEx) instead of capital

iLOQ has installed its battery-free mobile access solution in yet another football stadium, this time in the Kras Stadion – the home ground of Dutch Eredivisie football team FC Volendam. To enhance stadium security and make day-to-day operations more efficient, FC Volendam has deployed iLOQ’s battery-free, smartphone-based digital locking solution across all accessible areas of the

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – a part of GCHQ – has shared critical insights cautioning cyber security professionals against comparing prompt injection and more classical application vulnerabilities classed as SQL injection. A new blog advises that, contrary to first impressions, prompt injection attacks against generative artificial intelligence applications may never be totally mitigated in

Axis Communications has shared its expert insights into some of the principal influences that will guide decision making in the year ahead in its latest tech trends study. Now in its tenth year, researchers highlight the underlying theme of IT’s increasing involvement in decisions related to security and safety technology. 1. Growing focus on ‘ecosystem-first’

DigiCert has unveiled its 2026 Security Predictions, forecasting how AI, quantum computing and automation will reshape global trust frameworks. The predictions highlight a pivotal shift toward AI integrity, resilience, and quantum readiness as core tenets of intelligent trust. DigiCert’s full predictions and outlook for the new year can be found at DigiCert’s blog. 1. AI Integrity

Cloudera has announced that the ‘Era of Convergence’ will be the next phase of AI in 2026. We are in the final stretch of 2025, a year in which changes and innovations in the technology sector have not stopped, marked by the development of increasingly autonomous AI agents. The coming year is not expected to

Cloudera has announced that the ‘Era of Convergence’ will be the next phase of AI in 2026. We are in the final stretch of 2025, a year in which changes and innovations in the technology sector have not stopped, marked by the development of increasingly autonomous AI agents. The coming year is not expected to

Almost one billion early-stage cyber attacks and attempts to access scam websites have been blocked by a new National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – a part of GCHQ – cyber service in less than a year, according to new figures from the NCSC and BT.   The Share and Defend service – developed by experts at NCSC –

iLOQ has announced a strategic technology partnership with Nedap , with the two companies joining forces to deliver an advanced and user-friendly access solution. The collaboration focuses on a deep integration between iLOQ’s battery-free digital locking system and Nedap’s AEOS platform. This combined solution provides a powerful approach that supports both energy-efficient, autonomous locking technology and

barox has announced a new technology partnership with Network Optix, designed to transform the management and support of Network Optix Nx Witness video networks. Utilising the new barox Network Optix plug-in, Nx Witness users will be able to capitalise on a greater depth of integration capabilities. Key features include extensive diagnostics, PoE management, CPU temperature

VITEC has recently formally announced the acquisition of Datapath Ltd, with news being made public in the back end of November. This strategic move strengthens VITEC’s video wall and video distribution portfolio, offering customers access to expanded engineering capability, customer support, distribution, and geographical reach.   “Datapath is a highly respected Pro AV industry leader, renowned

Genetec has announced the launch of Genetec Cloudrunner Mobile, a companion app for its vehicle-centric investigation system, Genetec Cloudrunner. Designed for law enforcement and security professionals, the app extends Cloudrunner’s investigative capabilities to the field, giving users faster access to critical vehicle data and alerts wherever they are. Cloudrunner uses automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) and advanced

Tuskegee University has announced a multi-year, strategic project to implement a fully integrated security system across its campus using Honeywell’s AI-enabled smart access technology. The upgrades will aim to further strengthen Tuskegee University’s commitment to the safety of its students, faculty, staff and visitors.      Tuskegee University will utilise Honeywell’s state-of-the-art commercial security solutions to deploy centralised

IDEMIA Public Security has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MATARAT Holding, which manages and develops 27 airports across Saudi Arabia, to position the Kingdom as a global aviation hub. Formalised and signed at the Dubai Airshow, a major event in the aviation industry showcasing the latest in aerospace technology and innovation, the

Trojan Horse Security has announced updates to its ongoing global research initiatives focused on emerging cyber risks, AI-driven analysis and modern penetration-testing methodologies. The firm, headquartered near the White House, supports organisations worldwide by studying threat patterns affecting high-risk sectors and releasing findings intended to inform industry professionals, policymakers, and technical teams. Trojan Horse Security

DigiCert has been selected by Jisc, the UK’s national digital, data and technology agency for education and research, to help secure the future of the UK’s connected learning ecosystem. DigiCert will support the UK education and research community in protecting sensitive data against emerging cyber threats and building the foundations for secure collaboration and innovation.  Through Jisc’s

IDEMIA Public Security has achieved the best published results for their fingerprint identification technology in the National Institute and Standards of Technology (NIST)’s Friction Ride Image and Features Technology Evaluation – Exemplar One-to-Many (FRIF TE E1N). Representing a major milestone for law enforcement, criminal investigations, border control, and identity verification, the FRIF TE E1N benchmark

Genetec has shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2026, including thoughts on AI, access control and cloud adoption. Choice and flexibility will define the next phase of cloud adoption In 2026, the conversation around cloud adoption will continue to mature. Organisations will prioritise solutions that offer deployment flexibility and scalability. Rather

Senior law enforcement officials and ministers from around the world have come together at INTERPOL’s General Assembly to address current and future organised crime threats. The four-day conference (24 – 27 November), attended by more than 800 delegates from 179 countries, including 82 police chiefs, is INTERPOL’s supreme governing body and sets the global agenda

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, has announced its participation at ISE 2026. PPDS are promising another unmissable line up of daily activities and announcements, with sustainability, partnerships, and the power of artificial intelligence taking centre stage on the Philips booth 3N500. ISE 2026 is building to be one

Signify has selected Verkada to unify and modernise its security operations across 30 manufacturing, distribution and R&D sites spanning seven countries.  By standardising on Verkada’s integrated, cloud-based platform — which combines video security, access control, alarms, and analytics — Signify has halved operational costs, achieved a 30% decrease in security incidents, and reduced investigation times from

Entry is now open through to 17 February 2026 for the Cyber Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs), organised in collaboration with the National Cyber Security Show and the International Cyber Expo. The Cyber OSPAs, based on the international Outstanding Security Performance Awards scheme, recognise and reward companies, teams, individuals, products and initiatives across the cyber security sector. The

DigiCert has announced that it has joined the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) Partner Program as a Select Partner. As part of this program, DigiCert is working with F5 to deliver integrated solutions that enhance security, improve operational efficiency, and simplify multicloud operations for enterprise customers. DigiCert brings automated certificate lifecycle management, centralised visibility, and

A new report from Cloudera, unveiled at EVOLVE25 Dubai, reveals how women leaders across the region are shaping the future of AI while calling for deeper action on equality and representation. Surveying IT leaders across the Middle East, the Women in Leadership in Technology (WLIT) survey highlights a strong sense of optimism about AI’s potential

Safeture and intelligence expert company Riskline have released their yearly Risk Map, which highlights where global risk levels are increasing. The map utilises a clear colour scale—from dark green (low risk) through light green, yellow, orange, and red (critical risk)—providing travellers and organisations with an immediate visual understanding of the situation in every country. The

Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Delta have formalised a global partnership to deliver prefabricated, modular power solutions, designed to accelerate the deployment of data centre infrastructure, while significantly reducing CAPEX. The global partnership will ensure hyperscale and colocation operators the highest performance in power management and reliability as they grapple with the demands of scaling infrastructure

BSIA Director of Security & Export John MacAskill recently attended The Security Event Asia, held between 11-13 November. Whilst there, MacAskill connected with UK companies, met international counterparts and supported UK exhibitors as they showcased the depth and innovation of the UK’s security and resilience sector. Key themes emerging were: Shaun Hipgrave’s keynote reinforced a

IDEMIA Public Security has unveiled a refreshed brand identity for its Travel and Transport business — Travel Reinvented. Security Redefined. This strategic rebrand reflects IDEMIA’s commitment to deliver innovative, secure, and trustworthy solutions that streamline travel and border operations, optimise processes, enhance decision-making, and enable seamless, personalised, digital passenger journeys. Driven by the ongoing transformation

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – a part of GCHQ – is urging online shoppers looking for savings over the festive period to stay alert to potential scams and secure their accounts ahead of the Black Friday sales.  Monday 17 November marks the launch of the nationwide Stop! Think Fraud campaign which provides trusted, practical guidance

CLD Physical Security Systems (CLD) has announced a brand merge with Cova Security Gates, a specialist in hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) and automated access solutions. In 2024, CLD acquired Cova Security Gates as part of its long-term growth strategy to strengthen its position in the high-security sector. This enabled closer collaboration between the two businesses,

The INTERPOL Global Conference on Anti-Corruption and Asset Recovery and the 15th Annual INTERPOL Match Fixing Task Force concluded recently in Abu Dhabi, bringing together over 500 specialists from more than 90 countries. Organised by INTERPOL’s Financial Crime and Anti-Corruption Centre (IFCACC) in partnership with the Government of the United Arab Emirates, the events opened

His Excellency Aleksandar Janev, Director of the Public Security Office in the Republic of North Macedonia, recently visited the Dubai Police’s General HQ. There, he received a warm welcome from His Excellency Major General Harib Al Shamsi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Affairs, and His Excellency Major General Dr. Ahmed Zaal bin Al Muhairi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief

Eagle Eye Networks has launched the $1 million 2026 Drako Smart Video Security Grant for Schools, dedicated to strengthening safety and security for students, staff and community members in K-12 schools, colleges and universities. Awardees may use the grant to implement Eagle Eye’s new AI Camera Gun Detection.  “We are on a mission at Eagle

barox has announced that it has appointed Reinhard Florin to the role of Vice President of North America Sales. In this new role, Reinhard will be leading the development and execution of barox’s go-to-market strategy as well as head a team of sales and technical support professionals. Through this appointment, barox is leveraging their proven

Immix has released the latest addition to the Immix integration library in the Redvision – Knight Series Cameras and NVRs. As part of the release, the Knight Series Cameras and NVRs from Redvision are now fully integrated with the Immix GF/CS platform. Core Integration Features: Key Product Features: To read more Immix news, click here.

Secury360 has released a new product in the 360 Response Unit – designed to compliment their S360 box. Where the S360 box detects and analyses, the S360 Response Unit acts, by giving installers, operators and end users a direct way to see, hear and respond to what’s happening on site – all managed through the S360 Cloud Portal. The end

SentinelOne has announced a series of new innovative designations and integrations with Amazon Web Services (AWS), designed to bring the full benefits of its AI security to AWS customers today. From securing GenAI usage in the workplace, to protecting AI infrastructure, to leveraging agentic AI and automation to speed investigations and incident response, SentinelOne is empowering

Milestone Systems is set to make a bold statement at Milestone XPerience Days (MXD) Saudi Arabia 2025, unveiling its latest innovations and reinforcing its commitment to accelerating the Kingdom’s digital transformation. Fresh off a successful showcase at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2025, where Milestone presented live demonstrations across airport surveillance, retail analytics, and city infrastructure monitoring,

HKC Security recently brought together professional security installers from across the UK for a day of innovation and adrenaline at Mercedes-Benz World, where the company officially unveiled its latest development in alarm technology, the SecureHub alarm panel. Under the theme ‘power plus speed equals performance’, the event reflected the reliability and performance that have become

Secure Logiq has announced key leadership changes within its Middle East and Africa (MEA) team. First and foremost, the team express deep appreciation to Anand Subbiah for his outstanding work in firmly establishing the Secure Logiq brand across the MEA market. His dedication and commitment have played a pivotal role in the company’s regional success.

barox Kommunikation AG will be showcasing the power of their video security networking solutions and game-changing diagnostic tools at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, as part of Commend UK’s ‘The Innovation Tour 2025’. Designed for end users, consultants and integrators in all security sectors, ‘The Innovation Tour 2025’ takes place on 12th November, between 10:00am

Zimperium has highlighted the growing threat of mobile bots operating inside trusted apps, with these bots representing a new form of automation that bypasses traditional defences. The bots in question are able of getting past trusty defences such as CAPTCHAs, rate limits and MFA, making them nearly impossible to distinguish from legitimate users and enabling

Axis Communications has bolstered its network camera range with several significant product announcements in recent weeks. These include an all-in-one AI-powered bispectral camera offering dual thermal and visual surveillance in one PTZ device; plus, four next-generation, AI-powered bullet cameras offering outstanding image quality and forensic detail.  Built on ARTPEC-9, the latest Axis system-on-chip, these new Axis IP cameras

Abloy UK has launched a new door compliance webinar via its Academy to educate security consultants, installers, facilities managers, specifiers and anyone with responsibility for fire safety or access control within buildings on correct door specification and installation. The session has been designed to help attendees to understand compliance by exploring key topics such as

IDEMIA Public Security has announced the successful go-live of NAFIS NextGen, a biometric identification system, in Australia in partnership with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. This marks IDEMIA’s first international cloud-based ABIS deployment to-date and setting a new benchmark for cloud-based biometric identification systems worldwide. Delivered in close collaboration with ACIC, police partner agencies, and

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part of GCHQ, has launched the Cyber Action Toolkit: a single destination for sole traders, micro businesses and small organisations to start building their cyber defences. Recent figures show that 42% of small businesses reported cyber breaches in 2024, while 35% of micro businesses faced phishing attacks. Despite

BNY have partnered with both HID and SwiftConnect to provide mobile access to its offices around the globe with an employee badge in Apple Wallet. To put everything in motion, BNY engaged connected access network provider SwiftConnect and mobile access provider, HID. Selecting experienced and reputable partners was important for BNY, along with the technologies that they brought

Mastercard has joined the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity’s (ENISA) Cybersecurity Partnership Programme (CPP), marking a new step in public–private collaboration to boost Europe’s digital security. The cooperation will focus on sharing cybersecurity threats and situational awareness, with the ultimate objective of enhancing the EU’s collective resilience. The partnership will be managed from Mastercard’s European Cyber Resilience Centre

Entries for the 2026 British Security Awards, hosted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), will open on 1 November 2025. The British Security Awards is a leading awards ceremony celebrating outstanding achievements, acts of bravery and innovations across the security industry. The ceremony offers credibility, visibility, and networking opportunities, bringing the security industry together

DigiCert has released its first RADAR Threat Intelligence Brief, a quarterly publication delivering data-driven insights on emerging cyber threats. Drawing from trillions of network events across DigiCert’s global security platform, including UltraDNS, UltraDDoS Protect, and UltraWAF, RADAR provides one of the most comprehensive views of today’s evolving threat landscape. The Q3 2025 RADAR brief highlights an

Abloy UK has officially launched its new Partner Program, a comprehensive initiative designed to build stronger, more collaborative relationships with its valued partners across the security industry. The program provides access to world-leading locking and access control solutions alongside tailored training, dedicated commercial support, and exclusive opportunities for growth, creating long-term value for both businesses

Network Optix explores the role of edge computing in video intelligence and why it’s so crucial “In many industries, decisions need to be made within seconds. Delayed responses can mean the difference between preventing an incident and simply reviewing it after the fact. “Traditional video systems, which rely on transmitting data offsite for processing, were

Representatives from Seagate joined more than 11,000 other tech leaders at the 2025 OCP Global Summit in San Jose, California, Oct. 13-16.  The OCP Global Summit is seen as the premier event of the Open Compute Project (OCP), a worldwide community collaborating on open-source solutions for data centres and edge computing. This year’s conference theme was

Security expert Abloy UK is calling for greater awareness of compliant access control solutions amongst Health and Safety Managers. They are doing this to ensure workers across critical infrastructure, commercial facilities and high-risk environments are protected and secure. Many businesses are putting themselves at risk of financial loss and reputational damage due to lack of

Dubai Police has launched a new professional programme titled “Resilience and Crisis Management”, designed to prepare and qualify national talents capable of efficiently managing crises and diverse risks while enhancing institutional readiness in accordance with local and international standards. The programme, classified as a Level 4 professional qualification, has been developed under the QFEmirates framework

Safeture has announced a new partnership with Arrive Agencies, marking the first collaboration of its kind since Safeture’s integration with Amadeus. Arrive Agencies AB is a Swedish-owned company specialised in the Scandinavian travel industry and the company offers partnerships for travel agencies in Scandinavia seeking to grow through collaboration. It supports its partner agencies with a

Eagle Eye Networks has introduced Eagle Eye Remote Video Monitoring, a security solution that deters crime before it happens. Combining best-in-class AI technology with highly skilled monitoring company professionals, Eagle Eye Remote Video Monitoring detects, intervenes and prevents crime, accelerates police response, and delivers 24/7 protection at a fraction of the cost of traditional security

328 individuals subject to INTERPOL Notices and Diffusions, including 57 with suspected links to terrorism, have been identified following border checks at over 70 locations in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. A total of 20 countries took part in Operation Neptune VII (July – September 2025), coordinated by INTERPOL in cooperation with Europol,

Datapath is exhibiting at the inaugural InfoComm América Latina, which takes place at the World Trade Centre in Mexico City, October 22 to 24, 2025. Located on Stand 31, the company will showcase its integrated solutions designed to power mission-critical command and control environments.  “As a company we are committed to best-in-class technology as well as

IDEMIA Public Security has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with SAMI Advanced Electronics to drive transformative innovation in travel, transportation and smart mobility across the Kingdom. Formalised and signed at GITEX Global 2025, the world’s largest and most influential tech event, IDEMIA Public Security believes that this agreement underscores commitment to shaping the future of

iLOQ has signed a five-year blanket purchase order contract with CERN for the supply of a battery-free and wireless digital access management solution.  The system will enable secure, traceable, and energy-efficient access management across CERN’s sites and technical areas. With kinetic energy generated by the insertion of iLOQ’s digital key, the solution requires no batteries

HKC has launched SecureHub, its most advanced alarm panel to date, marking a new chapter in the brand’s evolution. Combining innovative technology with a renewed focus on installer support and partnership, HKC is redefining what it means to be a future-thinking security brand. Spearheading the new range is SecureHub, a sleek, all-in-one alarm panel designed

Safeture has announced a strategic partnership with Sicuro Group, a Dubai-headquartered operational risk management consultancy and travel risk management provider with over two decades of experience and response network across more than 140 countries. The partnership combines Safeture’s flexible SaaS platform with Sicuro Group’s proven global response capabilities, 24/7 GSOC operations, and risk advisory expertise. Together, the two companies

The Kuwaiti First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, His Excellency Sheikh Fahad Youssef Saud Al-Sabah, met with INTERPOL President Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi and INTERPOL Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza at the Organisation’s headquarters in Lyon. The visit showcased the strength of police cooperation between INTERPOL and authorities of the State of Kuwait and His

i-PRO (formerly Panasonic Security) recently marked and celebrated its 6th year as an independent organisation. Underscoring its strong market momentum and commitment to innovation, the company reported several key milestones, including the opening of a new factory in Japan, the industry’s first ISO/IEC 42001 certification for AI management, the launch of Active Guard 3.0 with

CybaVerse has successfully closed its Series A funding round, securing £5 million in investment. The round was co-led by Pembroke VCT and Airbridge Equity Partners, with participation from Haatch. CybaVerse raised funds with legal support from boutique firm, Culbert Ellis. Founded in 2018, CybaVerse has grown from a boutique consultancy into an established UK cyber

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has handled an average of four ‘nationally significant’ cyber attacks every week in the year to September. In its latest Annual Review, the UK’s cyber agency, a part of GCHQ, has revealed that the cyber threats facing the UK continue to escalate. The NCSC dealt with 204 ‘nationally significant’ cyber

The CNI Security Group has announced their next event, ‘Protecting CNI Scotland – The importance of cyber-secure solutions in critical national infrastructure’. Designed for all end users, consultants and system designers in the CNI sector, the free-to-attend event will be held at Dakota Eurocentral, Motherwell, on Wednesday 19th November, between 9:30am – 4pm. The event

 ONVIF has announced that it will end support for ONVIF Profile S and is recommending the use of its successor, Profile T.   Profile S, the first-ever profile ONVIF introduced in 2011, provides a standardised set of specifications that enable basic video streaming capabilities between conformant devices (like IP cameras) and clients (like video management software) from