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Global Situational Awareness

Global Situational Awareness on charting a way out: What a US off-ramp from the war with Iran could involve

Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness has been providing the security community with daily and weekly briefings of the ongoing situation in the Middle East, and these are likely to continue for as long as the conflict does. But what might the end of the war with Iran look like? In this special blog […]

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FLIR

Stay Powered in the Field: Flir announces Exclusive Scout Pro™ charging promotion for 2026

Flir is ensuring that outdoor professionals and security personnel never lose their tactical advantage due to a low battery. The company has launched a new initiative to provide a complimentary Flir Scout Pro vehicle charger to customers who purchase and register any eligible Scout Pro™ Thermal Monocular. The “Mission Proven” promotion is designed to support

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its america

ITS America Conference & Expo 2026 to features close to 200 exhibitors and sponsors in Detroit

ITS America Conference & Expo, organised in partnership by  RX Global and ITS America, taking place from June 9-12, 2026 at Huntington Place, Detroit, Michigan, will host close to 200 exhibitors and sponsors showcasing cutting-edge traffic management solutions at its 2026 event. Major technology companies including Cubic Transportation Systems, Miovision, and Beep will demonstrate advanced AI-powered systems designed to solve critical intersection

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ASIS Europe 2026 showcases strategic shifts in security amid global uncertainty

ASIS Europe 2026 took place in Antwerp from 23–25 March, for the second consecutive year bringing together more than 1,000 security leaders and risk professionals from over 50 countries. The event explored how organisations can move “From Risk to Resilience” in an increasingly complex global landscape. Against a backdrop of rapid technological change, geopolitical uncertainty,

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Global Situational Awareness: Threats broaden as Hormuz uncertainty, corporate risk and regional strain deepen

The conflict has entered a more unstable and more layered phase, says Global Situational Awareness in its AM briefing for April 1, with diplomatic activity widening even as military, economic, aviation and corporate-security pressure intensify. Trump said US attacks could end within two to three weeks without any deal requirement, reinforcing uncertainty over what happens

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HID PKI STUDY

HID highlights top PKI trends, threats innovations shaping the Age of AI, Automation and Post-Quantum Computing

HID, a global leader in trusted identity solutions, has announced the release of its Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in the Age of AI and Automation market study, revealing how more than 300 IT leaders in the United States and Europe are responding to emerging PKI challenges in AI, automation and post-quantum computing.   The study identifies the trends,

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DETERTECH

Gloucester becomes a DeterTech SmartWater™ Protected City

DeterTech is pleased to report Gloucester has officially become a SmartWater™ protected city, marking a major step forward in proactive crime prevention. The initiative will see hundreds of forensic marking kits distributed to retailers and businesses, helping to deter crime before it occurs. SmartWater is a proven deterrent, that has proudly maintained a 100% conviction

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Global Situational Awareness: Talks Expand, Pressure Hardens

Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness released its PM MENA Briefing for March 30, noting how the conflict had entered into a more unstable but not yet decisive phase, with diplomacy widening on paper while military and economic pressure continue to deepen in practice. Pakistan says it will host direct US–Iran talks in coming days,

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World Police Summit awards 2026

The World Police Summit Awards are a testament to the dedication, innovation, and excellence at the core of modern law enforcement. Taking place on June 26, 2026 these prestigious awards recognise outstanding achievements in policing, security, and government collaboration, honoring individuals and organisations that demonstrate visionary leadership, strategic impact, and transformative advancements in public safety

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Global Situational Awareness: The MENA Weekly – March 27

Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness has released its MENA Weekly report for the week ending March 27. It details how Tehran has rejected the US’s 15-point peace plan, the allowance by Tehran to let non-hostile ships pass safely through Strait of Hormuz. It describes how Israel has set out an intention to control buffer

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The Security Event (TSE) interview: DeterTech

In this exclusive chat, Jak Edwards, Head of Construction at DeterTech, tells us what we can expect from the brand at The Security Event (TSE), where the company will take stand 5/C42. Why is TSE an important show for you? Jak Edwards: “TSE is an important opportunity to engage directly with security decision-makers across multiple

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Global Situational Awareness: Brinkmanship, Reinforcements and Costly Regional Adjustment

Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness has released its latest briefing for the MENA region detailing how the picture there remains volatile, with diplomacy, military reinforcement and economic disruption advancing in parallel rather than producing a clear path to de-escalation. Iran has hardened its negotiating stance while Washington continues to add forces to the

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OPENEYE

OpenEye announces powerful Active Deterrence Solutions

OpenEye, a global leader in video surveillance and cloud-managed security solutions, is excited to announce active deterrence solutions, available in OpenEye Web Services (OWS) and on supported OpenEye cameras. Active Deterrence in OWS, including white light and audio playback, helps strengthen security by discouraging unwanted behavior before it escalates. By combining automated white light illumination

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Global Situational Awareness: Governing the high seas – The BBNJ Treaty that informs the future of ocean use and practices

In this special blog for Global Situational Awareness, Lenaïg Deslande talks about the the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, also known as the High Seas Treaty, which came into effect on 17 January 2026. She discusses the implications of this for sustainability, as well as the geopolitical impact. After nearly two decades of negotiation,

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Barrier Networks

Barrier Networks on US foreign router ban

It has been reported that the US Federal Communications Commission, citing national security concerns, has announced a ban on all new routers manufactured overseas being imported into and sold within the US. Under the ban, manufacturers will need to apply for approval on a case-by-case basis to import their products into the US; the ban

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HID Converged credentials

HID announces Converged Credentials Solution Bridging Physical and Logical Identity across the enterprise 

HID, a leading provider of trusted identity solutions, has announced the launch of HID Converged Credentials, allowing organisations to secure their facilities and manage employee identities and credentials through a single, unified platform. Designed to give security teams a practical path to modernise their identity architecture, the solution consolidates physical and logical access under a

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Global Situational Awareness: Pause Diplomacy, Force Build-Up and Conditional Hormuz Access

In its situational briefing for this morning, Wednesday, March 25, Global Situational Awareness notes now Washington and Tehran are projecting contradictory messages: Donald Trump says talks are under way and a one-month ceasefire is being explored, while Iran denies formal negotiations even as reports circulate of a US 15-point proposal delivered via Pakistan. At the

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Global Situational Awareness MENA briefings to 23/03

Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness has released briefings over the past couple of days, detailing the goings on across the Middle East region over the weekend, into March 23, including how Iran’s latest messaging on the Strait of Hormuz suggests Tehran is trying to regulate passage on political terms rather than restore normal navigation,

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Brivo Eagle Eye Networks

The Security Event (TSE) 2026 interview – Brivo

 Taking stand 5/J50 at TSE this year, Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks are looking forward to formally introducing themselves as a combined entity, and will showcase a number of innovations, including Brivo Genius Mobile Agent, Eeva, its AI Video Agent, and more. Here, Brivo Managing Director EMEA (formally Eagle Eye Networks), Rishi Lodhia explains more.

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Redvision

The Security Event 2026 (TSE) interview – Redvision

On stand 5/H15 at The Security Event 2026, Redvision CCTV Limited, will offer a hands-on demonstrations of its rugged CCTV hardware, and more. In this interview, Engineering Director for the brand, Will Hucker, gives more details. Why is TSE an important show for you? Will Hucker: “The Security Event is a key date in the

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Brivo

Brivo introduces Eeva: Your AI video agent that keeps an eye on anything

Brivo, the AI innovator and global leader in cloud-native physical security, has introduced Eeva, an AI Video Agent that business owners trust to keep an eye on what matters most—whether that’s retail crime, workplace safety, illegal dumping, or any other operational concern. Eeva, a core extension of the Brivo Eagle Eye VMS (video management system),

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Global Situational Awareness

Global Situational Awareness – A Third Gulf War

Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness has released a special report – A Third Gulf War, focusing on the conflict across the Middle East, which replaces the usual MENA Weekly report. Below is an excerpt, with the full report available for download. United Arab Emirates – SEVERE Situation Update Since 28 February 2026, the

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Global Situational Awareness – Data Centre Threat Report

Global Situational Awareness has released a briefing detailing the threats posed to data centres around the world, covering everything from protest and potential vandalism by direct action campaign groups such as Pull The Plug’s AI-focused demonstration, dubbed the “March Against the Machines,”. It also gives a comprehensive threat summary overview, and offers forecasts as to

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PAXTON ACCESS

Paxton set to bring game-changing new system this April

This April Paxton will launch Solo, a brand-new access control system designed to transform how installers and end users manage security. Developed by Paxton technology specialists, and backed by 40 years of industry innovation, the system is phone-based and cloud-hosted, marking the beginning of a new era in access control. Adam Stroud, Paxton’s CEO, explains:

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Global Situational Awareness: Conflict escalates across energy, maritime and financial systems

Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness released its daily briefing for March 17, detailing how the conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel has entered a more disruptive phase, expanding beyond military exchanges into energy production, maritime routes and financial systems. Drone strikes on the UAE’s ADNOC Shah gas field and Iraq’s Majnoon oil

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Global Situational Awareness: Gulf conflict escalation and economic impact

Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness has released a daily update for March 16, detail the regional conflict between Israel, the United States and Iran, which has entered its third week, with attacks spreading across the Gulf and the Levant. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry says Iranian strikes have targeted residential areas and Hamad International Airport, contradicting

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Global Situational Awareness: The Two Sessions in China: What you need to know

In this new blog, Paul Ainscough at Global Situational Awareness gives some insight into China’s Two Sessions political gatherings in Beijing, what they are and why they are so important. China’s annual Two Sessions political gatherings began in Beijing on 04 March 2026, with the opening of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). The

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Global Situational Awareness weekend update to March 15

Over the weekend, starting March 13, geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness, has posted several updates detailing the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, including Regional Escalation intensifying as Hormuz Disruption deepened, Gulf conflict escalating as the energy infrastructure risks grew, and the Gulf conflict escalation intensifying security and economic disruption. On Saturday, Global

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SECURE LOGIQ

Secure Logiq appoints new Technical Support Engineer

Secure Logiq has appointed Patrick Furby as Technical Support Engineer Level 2, further strengthening its global technical support capabilities as the company continues to expand its international footprint. Furby joins Secure Logiq with an extensive background in IT support, having worked with global organisations across multiple sectors. His broad technical expertise and customer-focused approach will

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KIDDE COMMERCIAL

Kidde Commercial launches EXCELLENCE SmartCell Gateway – Your Gateway to Wireless Excellence

What if one gateway could unlock smarter fire safety without rewiring everything you’ve built? Imagine expanding your fire detection system without disruption. Imagine a wireless system, fully integrated with your addressable panel protocol. With Kidde Commercial’s EXCELLENCE SmartCell Gateway, all of this is possible. The EXCELLENCE SmartCell Gateway is a powerful new addition to the

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Global Situational Awareness

Global Situational Awareness: The MENA Weekly

Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness has released The MENA Weekly, a weekly situational update covering the ongoing situation in the Middle East, including Iran, where fuel tanker attacks continue to undermine global energy supply, and US intelligence suggests that Iranian regime is unlikely to collapse. Israel has accused Iran of using cluster munitions.

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isrm

ISRM announces Global Risk Forums 420 & 421

The Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM) has announced its weekly Global Risk Forum sessions, 420 and 421, taking place today, Thursday, March 12 at 5pm GMT and 12pm EDT and tomorrow, Friday, March 13. The sessions will focus on the ongoing and escalating conflict in the Middle East, between Iran and the US together

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Global Situational Awareness: Weekly update to March 10

Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness, has released its Global Weekly Review, focusing on goings on around the world, including in the SituIran/Gulf Cooperation Council area, United States/Iran/Sri Lanka as Iranian warship IRIS Dena sunk by US torpedo attack off Sri Lanka’s coast, United States/Iran/Israel, focusing on Israel expanding war with first direct strikes

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Anekanta

Anekanta: Agentic AI for Leaders, The Good, Bad & the Ugly

According to Anekanta, the shift from insight to agency is the defining pivot of 2026, creating new opportunities and new risks for organisations. The first wave of Generative AI (Gen AI) largely focused on analysis and content generation. Systems could analyse data, summarise reports, generate text, images, code or assist users with queries. In almost

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Global Situational Awareness: MENA regional updates for March 10

Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness yesterday published two updates focusing on the Middle East and North Africa region, detailing Turkish airspace incidents, Gulf disruption and market volatility deepening the regional war, and how as the frequency of Iranian strikes decreased, energy markets and strategic escalation risks shifted. The regional war widened further overnight

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HID Natacha Torres

Natacha Torres, HID: The seat was always ours. Now it’s time to own it.

In this special blog, Natacha Torres, Director of Marketing Communications, Mature Markets, HID, gives her thoughts on being promoted to Director, leading across Europe and APAC, and what this vantage point reveals about the industry’s most persistent — and most solvable — talent gap. Having spent a decade in the B2B tech world before moving

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Genetec

Genetec to showcase unified security Innovation at Security & Policing

Genetec Inc., the global leader in enterprise physical security software, will exhibit its latest technologies on Stand D108 of Security & Policing,  which is taking place at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre from March 10 to 12. Hosted by the UK Home Office, Security & Policing is the UK’s official government event for the

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TALION

Talion expands governance-aligned Agentic SOC as board cyber scrutiny intensifies

Talion, a leading Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) forged out of BAE Systems, has announced that under the new leadership of CEO, Keven Knight, it has expanded its governance-aligned Agentic SOC model, embedding executive-level oversight and accountability directly into its managed cyber defence services. The enhanced model is designed to align real-time security operations with

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Safeture

Safeture: Elections and Travel Risks in 2026

Political developments can quickly affect local security conditions. In 2026, significant elections will take place in 15 countries across five continents, several of them in politically sensitive environments. To help organisations and travellers understand the potential implications, Safeture has published “Election Informer 2026” in collaboration with its intelligence partner Riskline. The report combines political context,

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Global Situational Awareness

Global Situational Awareness: Regional war escalates as Gulf shipping and energy markets face disruption

In its latest situational overview, covering the Middle East and North Africa, Global Situational Awareness details how the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran continues to intensify as sustained air strikes and retaliatory attacks expand across the region. US forces have struck more than 3,000 targets inside Iran, while Israeli operations have conducted

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Paxton continues supporting apprentices though Skills for Security

Paxton has partnered once again with Skills for Security, reinforcing its commitment to developing young professionals across the security industry. As a long-standing supporter of industry training initiatives, the company works closely with Skills for Security to strengthen career pathways and ensure apprentices gain hands-on experience with the latest security technologies. Through this partnership, learners

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Global Situational Awareness: Conflict escalates, energy markets surge as infrastructure faces expanding threats, Iran names new leader

Since Friday March 6, geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness, has posted several updates, detailing the ongoing, and escalating, conflict in Iran and the Middle East, including attacks on infrastructure, along with military targets. Iran has also named its new leader. On Friday, March 6, Global Situational Awareness detailed how operational pressure across

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Global Situational Awareness: GCC Update – Maritime operations in the Gulf Region and Gulf disruption deepening

Global Situational Awareness has released further updates on Thursday March 5. The first was a GCC Update on maritime operations in the Gulf Region, detailing how new strikes had hit diplomatic and energy sites; with aviation disruption persisting. The second focused on how the Gulf disruption is deepening as conflict pressures energy and maritime networks regional

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Global Situational Awareness: Escalation drives energy, shipping and market disruption across the Gulf

Global Situational Awareness has released a brief for Thursday, March 4 detailing how regional hostilities are continuing with sustained Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting infrastructure and transport corridors across the Gulf. U.S. forces have struck more than 1,700 Iranian military targets while introducing an insurance backstop for shipping and signalling possible naval escorts through

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CYACOMB

Cyacomb Launches ‘Similarity Matching’ to accelerate the identification of child sexual abuse material on mobile devices

Cyacomb, the UK’s leading expert in digital triage, today announced the availability of a new Similarity Matching capability within its Examiner Plus platform, enabling law enforcement to identify Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) on mobile devices in minutes, even when images have been shared via messaging applications and altered from their original form. When images

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Global Situational Awareness: Sri Lanka – Iranian vessel targeted by US as GCC conflict widens

According to United States (US) Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, a US submarine has sunk the Iranian warship IRIS Dena with a torpedo in international waters off Sri Lanka’s coast. The incident occurred just outside of the country’s territorial waters, approximately 40 nautical miles off Galle, between 0600hrs and 0700hrs GMT. This is covered in the

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Global Situational Awareness: Major shipping company issues “End of Voyage” advisory

Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness has reported how the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has issued an advisory indicating that shipments destined for the Arabian Gulf may be declared “end of voyage” before reaching their originally scheduled porThe advisory reflects rising operational risk linked to instability around two major maritime chokepoints – The Bab

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Safeture

Safeture and Riskline on escalation in the Middle East: What organisations need to know

Safeture and Riskline analysts are monitoring developments in real time as the conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States escalates across the region. On February 28, coordinated strikes between the United States, Israel, and Iran triggered a major regional escalation affecting security, aviation, and infrastructure across the Middle East. Within hours: According to intelligence

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Global Situational Awareness: Energy disruption intensifies as maritime security measures expand

In this morning’s briefing on Wednesday March 4, geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness covers an escalation of hostilities overnight and declining oil output in Iraq being just one more thing adding to energy disruption. The piece notes the key developments, risk indicators, operational impact, outlook and more. Download the full briefing, below. Regional

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The Security Event JCI

The Security Event interview -Johnson Controls

Visitors to stand 5/E65 at The Security Event will get a chance to experience Johnson Control’s award-winning innovations, including live demos of its IQ with PowerManage platform and the latest PowerG+ peripherals in action. Here, Associate Director – Europe Intrusion, Michael Hygild explains more. Why is TSE an important show for you? “As the UK’s

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The Security Event interview – Genetec

In this exclusive, Nicholas Smith, Regional Sales Director – UK & Ireland at Genetec explains what visitors can expect from the company’s stand: 5/J10 at The Security Event, including demonstrations of its most popular solutions, with the team on hand to give advice. Why is TSE an important show for you? “It’s the largest industry

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Global Situational Awareness: New strikes hit diplomatic and energy sites; aviation disruption persists

Global Situational Awareness has released its evening brief for today, March 3, reporting how Iranian drone and missile activity has continued across the Gulf, including reported drone strikes on the U.S. Embassy compound in Riyadh and renewed attempts to strike Hamad International Airport in Doha. Oman reported drone incidents at Duqm and in Dhofar, while

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Global Situational Awareness releases Global Weekly Review

Global Situational Awareness has released a Global Weekly Review of goings on around the world, covering the action in the Middle East, as well as Pakistan and Afghanistan, Cuba and US, Columbia and North Korea. Below, we bring you an extract of the report – a situational update and assessment and impact of the Iran,

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TDSI

TDSi by Hirsch launches GARDiS Pro Software v3.2, for enhanced security, smarter connectivity, and streamlined deployment

Integrated access control and security manufacturer TDSi by Hirsch has announced the release of GARDiS Pro v3.2, the latest evolution of its powerful access control software platform. The new version introduces a series of enhancements designed to strengthen system security, improve wireless locking integration, and simplify installation and commissioning for partners and end users. GARDiS Pro v3.2

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Hanwha Vision

Hanwha Vision: The dynamic of city life and intelligent transportation systems

City life is a vibrant blend of commerce, tourism, entertainment, congestion, crime, rapid growth, and evolving demographics, says Hanwha Vision in a recent blog. To ensure the safety of individuals and property, traditional security and surveillance technologies should be replaced by intelligent transportation systems (ITS), which do much more than merely monitor traffic as cities

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Global Situational Awareness

Global Situational Awareness: Global markets wobble as Iran and proxies target of logistical nodes continues

Leading global risk management firm, Global Situational Awareness has released a GCC Situational Update, with the threat level “high”, detailing US plans, the global market impact of Iran’s retaliation response which has been focused on infrastructure and logistical nodes, as well as military targets. The update also covers the UK’s recent involvement to provide defensive

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Global Situational Awareness briefing: IDF refuses to rule out major ground offensive in Lebanon after rocket fire over border

Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness has released a GSOC situational update, listing a ‘high’ threat level, following reports that on March 2, 2026, the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) began a series of airstrikes against Hezbollah forces in Lebanon, after the group launched projectiles toward northern Israel. Here, the company offers a comprehensive

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See who’s coming to ASIS Europe 2026

The Early Bird phase for ASIS Europe 2026 has officially closed — and the calibre of professionals already registered confirms that this year’s event will once again be the most influential gatherings of security leaders in the region. Organisations at the forefront of global business, technology, infrastructure, and policy have secured their place early, signalling

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Global Situational Awareness appoints Anand Subbiah as Head of Business Development – MENA, Turkey & CIS

Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness is pleased to announce the appointment of Anand Subbiah as Head of Business Development – Middle East, North Africa, Turkey and CIS, supporting the company’s continued expansion across the region. Anand Subbiah brings more than three decades of experience in the security sector, with a strong track

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Global Situational Awareness releases GCC Regional Security Overview

Leading global risk management firm, Global Situational Awareness has released an in-depth, comprehensive overview into the US and Israeli strikes against Iran. The piece discusses the impact on the different parts of the Middle East region, particularly as Iran retaliates, striking US military bases in the UAE, Bahrain and elsewhere. All this and much more.

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Resilient Scotland

Alison Stone to be appointed Chair of Scottish Continuity at Resilient Scotland Annual Conference

Scottish Continuity, the leading membership body dedicated to strengthening organisational, community and national resilience across Scotland, has announced that Alison Stone will be appointed Chair at the Resilient Scotland Annual Conference 2026, which takes place later this month. The conference will bring together leading voices from across the resilience profession to examine emerging risks, evolving threats

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OpenEye

OpenEye combines OpenEye Video with Genea Access Control

OpenEye, a leading provider of cloud-managed video surveillance solutions, is thrilled to announce OpenEye Web Services’ (OWS) integration with Genea for improved access control, helping users fortify building security while uncovering operational insights. The OpenEye and Genea integration delivers a unified security platform, combining video surveillance with enterprise access control for enhanced situational awareness, rapid event

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World Police Summit 2026

The World Police Summit announces theme: “Connected for Impact: United Global Policing to Safeguard Future Generations”

The fifth edition of the World Police Summit, hosted by Dubai Police and taking place on June 23-25, will have the theme: “Connected for Impact: United Global Policing to Safeguard Future Generations”. This year’s event recognises that, at a time when threats transcend borders and evolve at unprecedented speeds, the future of law enforcement hinges

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ISRM

ISRM – Best of Times / Worst of Times: An Exploration of the Current World Order, plus Security Project & Fire Safety Forum 2026

The Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM) has announced its latest Global Risk Forums, numbers 416 and 417, taking place Thursday, February 26, 5pm, GMT and 12pm EDT, and Friday, February 27 at 10am GMT. This week the theme is “An Exploration of the Current World Order”. Read about the session and register, below. It

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360 vision

360 Vision Technology and ProWild launch AISecure360: A life-saving innovation for road safety

The latest in road safety technology is harnessing the power and performance of 360 Vision Technology’s Predator cameras, in a groundbreaking installation designed to protect road users and wildlife on the busy rural roads of the Netherlands. The UK manufacturer of ruggedised HD, radar and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, provides the camera technology of this

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Authorities launch investigation into sabotage incidents targeting Winter Olympics, says Global Situational Awareness

In this special blog for Global Situational Awareness, Paul Ainscough covers recent events in Italy, including an investigation launched into sabotage targeting the Winter Olympics, with suspicion falling on Moscow, and demonstrations protesting against a number of issues, including environmental concerns linked to the games. Sabotage Incidents On 07 January 2026, rail infrastructure was targeted

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Closed Door Security

Closed Door Security on ADFW data leak

It’s been reported that Abu Dhabi’s flagship investment conference, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), suffered a data leak wherein a security researcher was able to access a cloud instance hosting the passports and IDs of hundreds of its attendees, which included prominent figures like former UK PM David Cameron, former white-house spokesperson Anthony Scaramucci, and

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Intersec 2026

Intersec 2026 sets new global benchmark for security, safety and fire protection in Dubai

Intersec 2026, the world-leading exhibition for security, safety and fire protection, has recorded its largest, most internationally diverse and strategically significant edition to date. The three-day event, which celebrated its 27th edition, was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders

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vms

VMS Co.’s Managed On-Site Servers (MOSS™) are superior to Cloud solutions in CCTV applications

Video Management Servers Ltd, (VMS Co.) the specialist supplier of optimised video management and analytics servers says its Managed On Site Servers (MOSS™) subscription service is a better fit for many CCTV applications than Cloud. Both MOSS™ and Cloud are subscription services and both are ‘managed server’ solutions to ensure maximum operational ‘up time’. However,

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ASSA ABLOY

ASSA ABLOY: Mobile access unlocks a new way to work and a whole range of possibilities

In business and personal life today, digitalization increasingly means moving to mobile, says ASSA ABLOY. Mobile-first is becoming the norm across regions and industries. In Western Europe alone, there are 459 million active smartphones* and only a fraction of these are currently used for digital access. This is changing fast: one projection suggests mobile credentials’

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Security Manager

In conversation with…Jawad Fares, Security Manager, UAE

Jawad Fares is a Security Manager and Consultant working to protect high profile buildings in the United Arab Emirates. In this exclusive interview, Peter Mawson met up with him at a restaurant to talk about his life, his role in helping to secure the facility and streets around where he operates, the ways in which

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Reconeyez Vosker

Vosker continues strategic growth with acquisition of Reconeyez and $200m senior debt financing

VOSKER, a leading provider of cutting-edge surveillance solutions, has announced the acquisition of Reconeyez, a leader in AI-powered autonomous intelligent surveillance solutions for large enterprises (B2B) and international government agencies (B2G). This transaction marks an important milestone in VOSKER’s global expansion and provides the foundation for its global B2B channel strategy. With this acquisition, VOSKER

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FLIR

Teledyne FLIR OEM expands Neutrino ISR Series with longest-range SX8 ISR 50-1000 Model

Teledyne FLIR OEM have announced the launch of Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000, the latest addition to the rebranded Neutrino ISR Series (formerly the Neutrino Ground ISR Series). With a 20x continuous zoom (CZ), the high-performance model represents the longest-range solution to date in the entire Neutrino ISR lineup. “The intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) market

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BARCO

Barco: Top collaboration trends every IT leader should be watching in 2026

For a long time, the collaboration industry has focused on improving device capabilities – better cameras, clearer audio, and smarter software, says Barco in a new blog. But as we move into 2026, the real transformation is not about features. It’s about how organisations fundamentally think about meeting rooms, AI, and the role of IT

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OPTEX

OPTEX on raising the standard for solar farm security

In recent years, solar farms have become prime targets for organised theft and security breaches, says OPTEX in a recent blog. Across Europe, incidents involving copper cable theft, vandalism, and unauthorised access are increasing year-on-year, with insurers and industry bodies reporting growing financial losses and longer operational downtime. As capacity and sites scale up, protecting

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DeterTech

DeterTech supports Brentford FC to launch 24/7 Safe Haven at Gtech Community Stadium

DeterTech, the official site security partner of Brentford FC, is proud to support an accredited Safe Haven established by the club at Gtech Community Stadium, reinforcing both organisations’ commitment to community safety and wellbeing. Located in Brentford FC’s west stand security hub on Lionel Road South, it will provide support 24 hours a day, seven

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Talion CybaVerse RAMP

Talion and CybaVerse respond to RAMP cybercrime forum seizure

It has been announced that the FBI has seized the notorious RAMP cybercrime forum, a platform used to advertise a wide range of malware and hacking services, and one of the few remaining forums that openly allowed the promotion of ransomware operations. Below, experts at Talion and CybaVerse respond to the news. Daniel Wilcock, threat

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PPDS

PPDS unveils AV industry’s most advanced comprehensive LED Configuration platform for seamless Philips video wall design and delivery

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, is excited to announce the latest advances in its unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled service, support and business opportunities to partners and customers around the world, with the launch of the brand new and ‘all inclusive’ Philips LED Configurator. Set unveiled and demonstrated

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Konica Minolta

Konica Minolta recognised as a leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Print Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy 2025–2026

Konica Minolta has been positioned in the Leaders Category in the latest IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Print Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment (Doc # US52993425, December 2025). The independent analyst report evaluates international providers based on how well they support companies in reliably protecting their printing and document environments against security risks. Konica

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Barco Control Room

Where innovation meets mission-critical: Barco Control Room’s ISE and DistribuTECH 2026 takeover

Barco Control Rooms is bringing mission-critical innovation to ISE and DistribuTECH 2026. As the global leader in control room solutions, the company is showcasing its latest visualization technology across multiple booths throughout the show floors – with an exclusive product launch at ISE that you won’t want to miss. Barco’s teams look forward to seeing

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Global Situational Awareness

Global Situational Awareness on IoT exploitation as a growing business risk

By 2025 there was over 21 billion connected IoT devices worldwide, a figure that will only rise to an estimated 39 billion by 2030 and 50 billion by 2035, says Sam Cockbain in a blog for Global Situational Awareness. This explosive adoption underscores how deeply IoT has become embedded in modern business operations, from smart

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ASIS Europe 2026

Erwin Verstraelen confirmed as opening Keynote for ASIS Europe 2026

ASIS International is honoured to announce that Erwin Verstraelen, Vice President Innovation for the Port of Antwerp-Bruges will be the opening keynote for ASIS Europe 2026 taking place in Antwerp, Belgium on 23-25 March. The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is an engine for the Belgian economy and the second largest port in Europe with connections to more than 800

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Safeture adds UK security specialist Global Protect Risk to Partner Network

Safeture, a global SaaS platform for people safety based in Lund, Sweden, has announced a strategic partnership with Global Protect Risk, a United Kingdom–based provider of bespoke security, intelligence, and travel risk management services. The collaboration strengthens Safeture’s ability to support multinational organisations with integrated, real-time risk intelligence and operational security expertise, helping protect people

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Abloy UK announces 2026 Academy training programme

Abloy UK has announced its 2026 Academy training dates, reinforcing its commitment to advancing knowledge and competence across security and access control specification and installation. The Abloy Academy offers a comprehensive suite of training courses including Foundations, Foundations Plus, practical Digital Access Solutions (DAS) sessions, and a programme of RIBA-accredited CPD training designed to support professionals at

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Closed Door Security

Closed Door Security, Talion and CybaVerse respond to Telnet vulnerability

It has been reported that a new vulnerability has been discovered in GNU InetUtils Telnetd that could let remote attackers gain root access without a password, putting any exposed Telnet service at risk of full system compromise. The flaw requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network with a crafted login request.

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Challenging weather and lighting conditions prove no problem for the new Flir FCB-Series AI Infrared Analytics Camera

Flir, a Teledyne Technologies company, is today introducing its FCB-Series AI thermal analytics camera for robust perimeter and site security. This innovative addition to Flir’s mid-range infrared security line-up merges weather-resilient, lighting-agnostic thermal sensitivity of <20 mK with advanced deep-learning video analytics. The result? Accurate and dependable detection of people and vehicles, inside or outside,

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Secure connectivity beyond boundaries: Barco CTRL and Extreme Networks transform distributed control rooms at ISE 2026

Critical operations no longer respect geographic boundaries. Whether monitoring offshore drilling platforms, coordinating emergency responses from a mobile command centre, or managing utility networks spanning large territories, modern control rooms must share information securely across vast distances. The partnership between Barco and Extreme Networks addresses this challenge head-on, creating what the companies call the “Connected

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Hanwha Vision introduces 2nd generation X Series plus camera enhanced for operational efficiency and seamless upgrades

Hanwha Vision, a global vision solution provider, announced the launch of the 2nd Generation X Series Plus, a lineup that prioritizes user convenience and operational efficiency. By combining the Wisenet 9 SoC with a modular architecture, the X Series Plus is designed to streamline the entire product lifecycle from rapid installation to effortless maintenance. Simplified

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VuWall introduces PAK ONE: Compact 4K Decoder for streamlined control room operations

VuWall, a global leader in professional video wall and KVM management solutions for control rooms, is proud to announce the debut of PAK ONE at ISE 2026. This compact, single-output, single-channel 4K decoder is designed for modern control rooms that require efficient, high-quality video distribution. PAK ONE reliably delivers essential visuals to welcome displays, remote

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ASSA ABLOY Door Group highlights TEMPEST doorset benefits to safeguard data centres

ASSA ABLOY Door Group is highlighting the benefits of its highly advanced TEMPEST security door for safeguarding data centres, as it is engineered to protect against both physical intrusion with RC4 burglary resistance, and electromagnetic data leakage. As data centres become one of the world’s fastest growing critical infrastructure verticals, protecting information is no longer

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Pyronix unveils Wireless LCD – Advanced functionality. Everyday usability. Enhanced user experience.

Pyronix has announced the launch of its new Wireless LCD, a stylish, user-friendly solution that brings effortless control and enhanced flexibility to security systems. Designed with both installers and end users in mind, the wireless LCD keypad offers seamless integration, fast installation and powerful functionality — all without the hassle of wires. “We’ve designed the

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Ajax Systems in 2025: annual report

The past year marked a significant milestone in Ajax Systems’ journey. While not devoid of challenges, 2025 brought about breakthroughs and bold achievements that are worth celebrating. The company expanded its portfolio by 100 unique devices – the largest one-year leap in its history – and strengthened its manufacturing capabilities by opening a new factory

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Intersec 2026 roundtable sets direction for intelligence-led maritime security across the GCC

Senior leaders from defence, intelligence, border security, and critical infrastructure sectors convened at Intersec 2026 for a closed-door strategic roundtable to examine how Gulf states can strengthen maritime border security amid rising geopolitical, humanitarian, and technological pressures. Hosted by global management consulting firm Kearney in partnership with Intersec, the session titled “Governing the Blue: Intelligence-Led

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Intersec Awards 2026: Dubai Municipality’s Khalid Mubarak honoured Emirati Rising Star Award

The winners of the Intersec Awards 2026 were announced last night during a prestigious gala dinner held at the Conrad Dubai, where organisations, products and individuals representing the pinnacle of achievement across the global fire, safety and security sectors were recognised. Now in their fifth edition, the Intersec Awards honour excellence across 17 categories, spanning

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Video | Johnson Controls on IQ Panels with Power Manage

On Johnson Controls‘ stand at Intersec 2026, a lot of the buzz has been around its intrusion product – IQ Panels with Power Manage. In this interview, Senior Project Manager, Maciej Polak tells Peter Mawson about the new additions to the series, including seven new sensors, as well as important new updates to the system

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Video | Thermal Radar on growing business in critical infrastructure in Middle East

On Thermal Radar‘s Intersec stand, C1-E10, Mike Petty, Managing Director, EMEAA, for the company, speaks to Peter Mawson about growing the business in the Middle East in areas of critical infrastructure such as oil and gas and mining – areas where there is lots of ground to cover, which suits Thermal Radar’s wide range, 360

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