Interpol

Security on Screen at the World Police Summit | Interpol

At the prestigious World Police Summit, the global policing event delivered by dmg events in conjunction with Dubai Police HQ, Peter Mawson, Founder of Security on Screen, was able to speak with Jürgen Stock, Secretary General at INTERPOL, who offers a valuable insight into Interpol and what they do on a global basis, while also […]

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KnowBe4

KnowBe4’s SecurityCoach delivers real-time coaching in response to risky user behaviour

KnowBe4 has announced that its newest SecurityCoach product has revealed the top 10 risky behaviours that employees have engaged in on their work devices. SecurityCoach helps IT/security professionals to develop a strong security culture by enabling real-time security coaching of their users in response to risky security behaviour. Leveraging an organisation’s existing security stack, IT/security

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ASSA ABLOY

ASSA ABLOY Code Handle delivers hassle‑free digital PIN door security in many different sectors

ASSA ABLOY‘s Code Handle answers a lot of questions when it comes to digital PIN door security solutions, as they explain here. Many businesses and buildings need trustworthy, keyless door security without the expense and invasiveness of an advanced access control system. For these premises, PIN-based digital door access adds this security efficiently, freeing managers,

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Safeture

Safeture | Travel in times of extreme weather: Europe is becoming a new risk zone

The new Hurricane Informer 2026 from Safeture and Riskline shows that Europe is increasingly being affected by extreme weather events. Hurricanes, typhoons, and severe storm systems were long regarded as risks associated with distant travel destinations in the Caribbean or Asia. But those days are over. Extreme weather events are increasingly affecting regions previously considered

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Closed Door Security William Wright

Closed Door Security responds to TfL cyber attack guilty plea

It has been reported that two men have pleaded guilty to offences in connection with a massive cyber attack which caused Transport for London (TfL) months of disruption and cost the operator £39m. Here, William Wright, CEO of Closed Door Security, offers his thoughts on the situation. Thalha Jubair, 20, from east London and Owen Flowers, 18, from

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ciso

Social media impersonation ranks as top cyber threat for CISOs according to CISO Outlook 2026 report

New research from CSC’s CISO Outlook 2026 report has found that social media impersonation and defamation have emerged as the top cybersecurity threat for 2026 and beyond, followed by domain and DNS hijacking, DDoS attacks and cybersquatting. This marks a significant rise from last year, when social media impersonation and defamation ranked fifth. The report also found

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Boon Edam

Boon Edam: What entrance security drift is really costing your data centre

According to Boon Edam in a new blog, “loss” in a data centre environment typically means breaches, outages, or downtime. But some of the most significant losses caused by physical security weaknesses don’t show up in those reports at all. This is an excerpt with a link to the full piece, below. Instead, they creep

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Flir

Flir to showcase advanced early fire detection and next-gen firefighting technology at NFPA 2026

Flir will present its full range of fire safety and first responder solutions at the NFPA Conference & Expo, held June 22 to 24 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. At Booth 471, Flir will present its industrial Early Fire Detection solutions and tactical firefighting gear, including the A-series thermal monitoring cameras

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ASSA ABLOY

ASSA ABLOY | Digitalising access management for lockers and cabinets: A new solution combines flexibility and user confidence

How can a wireless digital locker system improve flexibility and boost confidence? ASSA ABLOY explains all here. In busy offices, gyms, schools, hospitals, or co-working spaces, nobody wants to leave their belongings lying around, risking loss or theft. It often makes sense to provide space users with secure locker access. However, managing physical locker keys

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Global Situational Awareness

Global Situational Awareness: Talks advance as Hormuz implementation splits the recovery picture

In its latest update, for June 22, Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness, details how the US-Iran MoU is moving from launch diplomacy into contested implementation. The first Bürgenstock round has ended with technical talks expected to continue, Switzerland calling the work constructive, and Iran crediting Pakistan and Qatar for progress. A high-level committee

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cybaverse

CybaVerse: 87% of security professionals believe Mythos will increase cyber risk

CybaVerse, a UK based cyber security company that abolishes chaos and complexity in cyber, has today released the findings of a survey of cyber security professionals conducted at Infosecurity Europe. The survey reveals that the majority of cyber security professionals believe advanced AI systems, like Claude Mythos, will amplify cyber risk rather than reduce it. The

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BSIA

BSIA to exhibit at Security TWENTY 26 Manchester on 8 July

BSIA’s Membership Executives Lauren Bettington and Jamie Hawkins will be exhibiting at Security TWENTY 26 at Old Trafford Football Stadium in Manchester on 8 July.  Designed for security professionals, end-users and those interested in the latest trends and technologies, this event offers a valuable opportunity for exhibitors and delegates to connect, discover and learn.  Whether you’re

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INTERPOL

New INTERPOL report highlights escalating cyber threats across Asia and South Pacific

INTERPOL’s 2025/2026 Asia and South Pacific Cyberthreat Assessment Report has revealed a dramatic increase in cybercrime across the region driven by rapid digitalisation, new technologies and increasingly organised criminal networks. The report, covering the period from January 2024 to March 2025, found that more than half of the countries surveyed reported cybercrime now accounting for

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redvision

Redvision launches X4 Commander Bi-spectral for critical infrastructure surveillance

Redvision CCTV has announced the launch of the X4 Commander Bi-spectral. This camera combines thermal and optical imagery in a single rugged PTZ, essential for critical infrastructure sectors including border control, utilities, airports, and ports as well as marine applications. The thermal side can detect heat signatures multiple kilometres away and offers lens options from

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bsia British Security Awards

BSIA British Security Awards announces full list of winners

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) hosted the British Security Awards this week on Tuesday July 16 at the glamorous Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, where the very best of the UK security was celebrated in style. Among the winners and highly commended organisations in the Security Business 2026 Category were Security on Screen Vendor

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barox OCTAVE

New barox integration with Octave Coda Video enhances systems operability, management and support

barox Kommunikation has announced a collaboration with Octave, enabling Octave Coda Video users to simplify their device and network management via integration with the barox range of Ethernet switches. Driving superior performance and resilience for physical assets and critical infrastructure, Coda Video, Octave’s enterprise-grade video management system (VMS), is proven to meet the most demanding

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Global Situational Awareness

Global Situational Awareness: The MENA Weekly to June 19

In its latest MENA Weekly briefing for the week ending Friday, June 19, Global Situational Awareness details all the latest developments in the Middle East region, including the US and Iran agreeing a peace deal, Somaliland opening Jerusalem embassy, Israel launching fresh strikes on Lebanon despite US criticism, Trump saying Syria should take on Hezbollah, Syria’s signing

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NCSC

NCSC CEO: Hostile states linked to three-quarters of cyber attacks affecting UK’s critical systems

Three-quarters of cyber attacks impacting organisations within the UK’s critical infrastructure over the past year can be linked back to hostile state actors, the head of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has revealed. In a major speech on 17 June, the CEO of the NCSC Dr Richard Horne said more than 200 cyber incidents

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Axis

Axis Communications releases its Sustainability Report 2025

Axis Communications has announced the release of the 2025 edition of its annual Sustainability Report. The report outlines the company’s progress across environmental, social and governance priorities during a year of strong business growth, continued investment, organisational expansion and new product launches. The report shows that Axis continued to integrate sustainability more deeply into its business

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HID FIDO Alliance

New FIDO Alliance and HID study reveals major gap between identity security confidence and reality

The FIDO Alliance and HID, a global enabler of trusted identity solutions, have released The State of Physical and Digital Identity in the Enterprise, a new research report examining how organisations manage physical and logical access across their workforces. Surveying 500 IT and cybersecurity decision makers across the US, Canada, UK, France and Germany, the new study

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GLOBAL SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

Global Situational Awareness: US-Iran MoU reopens Hormuz pathway but leaves nuclear and proxy risks unresolved

With the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding expected to be signed in Geneva tomorrow, Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness has prepared a GCC Alert on what this may mean for the Gulf, shipping, energy markets and regional security. The agreement may create a pathway to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but it should not

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Ajax Systems

Ajax Systems | Wireless fire protection for an industrial-scale warehouse

When asked to cover a massive high-interference site with a single wireless system, Ajax Systems stepped up and delivered in emphatic fashion. “Fileder required a reliable fire and life safety solution to replace the existing system at its large-scale warehouse. The three-story facility covers more than 5,000 m² and is densely filled with metal racks, equipment, and

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Flir

Teledyne FLIR OEM launches Boson SX8

Teledyne FLIR OEM has announced the release of the ITAR-free Boson SX8, the first NDAA-compliant, volume production, uncooled longwave infrared (LWIR) thermal camera module to combine an 8-micron pixel pitch with SXGA (1280 × 1024) resolution. The state-of-the-art 8-micron pixel enables industry-best thermal performance and four times the resolution of today’s high-volume, uncooled VGA (640

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DSEI

Clarion Defence and Security appoints new MD to lead DSEI’s global expansion 

Clarion Events Defence and Security has appointed James Samuel as the new Managing Director – Live Events. Spanning across three continents, he is responsible for leading the UK’s flagship defence show DSEI UK, as well as DSEI Japan, ITEC, Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) Europe and UDT Australia. He also works in close partnership with the team organising DSEI Germany in Hannover.  Samuel has built an extensive career managing major international events over two decades. He

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Global Situational Awareness

Global Situational Awareness Brief for June 16: Hormuz reopens, but deal details remain contested

In its GSA GCC Daily Situational Awareness Brief for 16 June 2026, Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness  details how the US-Iran MoU has shifted the regional crisis from active escalation toward contested implementation. Trump says Iran will not develop or acquire nuclear weapons under the deal, while Vance described the MoU as a general document,

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dormakaba

dormakaba to feature hotel staff, guest access solutions at HITEC 2026

dormakaba will showcase its latest security solutions at HITEC North America 2026, the world’s largest showcase of hospitality technology, June 15-18, in San Antonio. At Booth #1838, dormakaba will demonstrate flexible, future-ready access solutions that help hospitality providers simplify operations, modernize guest access, and improve security across their properties. “Hoteliers are being asked to choose

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Genetec x Convergint

Genetec supports Convergint’s first European STEP Up for Schools initiative

Genetec Inc (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, today announced its involvement with Convergint’s STEP Up for Schools initiative. The company has donated video security systems to schools in the UK and France, reinforcing its commitment to community engagement and protecting the everyday. STEP Up for Schools is a social responsibility scheme created

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Intersec Saudi Arabia

Intersec Saudi Arabia brings together experts to shape the security and fire safety agenda

Intersec Saudi Arabia has announced the formation of the Advisory Committees for its flagship Future Security Summit and Fire Protection & Technology Summit. This will bring together some of the region’s most respected experts to help shape discussions around the rapidly evolving security and fire protection landscape. Taking place during Intersec Saudi Arabia 2026 from

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ASSA ABLOY

ASSA ABLOY | Seven ways switching to digital access reduces costs as it boosts security

ASSA ABLOY has highlighted seven ways that switching to digital access can not only boost security, but also reduce costs. Cost efficiency is higher than ever among the priorities of today’s security and facility managers. At the same time, the ways in which they must support their organisation is in a constant state of flux.

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VMS

VMS Co. reduces carbon emissions by over 70%, with its MOSS CCTV and analytics servers

Video Management Servers (VMS Co) has helped to address net zero targets with its Managed On-Site Servers (MOSS). Built using renewed Dell ICT hardware, MOSS servers fall within the government’s new carbon “avoidance” category, while the MOSS servers have been designed to reduce carbon emissions by over 70%, with proven longevity and a seven-year warranty.

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Siemens

Siemens and partners develop reference architecture purpose-built for NVIDIA AI data centres

Siemens – together with NVIDIA and Fluence, and incorporating nVent-aligned design considerations – has developed an NVIDIA DSX Vera Rubin-aligned reference design. This design translates NVIDIA’s AI factory vision into a deployable, industrialised electrical, power and controls architecture for hyperscalers, colocation providers, and specialised cloud infrastructure providers. As AI factories become more pronounced in the

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Nokia

Nokia launches Deepfield Genome Shield security automation system

Nokia has announced the launch of Nokia Deepfield Genome Shield, the industry’s first security automation system that facilitates proactive, always-on DDoS protection for telecommunications providers, hosting companies, internet exchange points, and cloud builders in the AI era. Genome Shield addresses the fundamental shift in DDoS threats driven by the emergence of residential proxy botnets, which

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VPS Group

VPS Group – Safer Sites, Safer Futures

VPS Group provides customised solutions for their customer’s temporary security requirements. Its service offers a complete end-to-end solution to secure physical assets through advising, installing, and monitoring. Its customers exist across a broad range of industries, including renewable energy, construction, utilities, and highways, as well as government and public sector infrastructure. In this special Q&A,

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Paxton

Paxton Solo training available to security installers

Following the success of Paxton’s fully booked UK Tech Tour for Solo, Paxton is now rolling out dedicated Solo training sessions across the UK to support security installers working with the system. As part of the Solo launch campaign, Paxton is giving away 10,000 one-door starter kits to installation companies. Any company that has not yet received

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Global Situational Awareness

Global Situational Awareness – The MENA Weekly to June 12

In its latest MENA Weekly briefing for the week ending Friday, June 12, Global Situational Awareness details all the latest developments in the Middle East region, including the US striking Iran after military a helicopter was shot down, and Iran’s retaliation, Netanyahu calling off major Iran strikes after a warning from Donald Trump, Iraq and UAE pushing

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Clearway

Clearway Group appoints Christian Baumbach as Managing Director

BSIA member Clearway has announced the appointment of Christian Baumbach as Managing Director (Geschäftsführer) of its German business, Secontec, marking an important step in the Group’s continued growth and development across Europe. Christian brings extensive leadership experience and a proven track record of driving operational excellence, commercial growth and business transformation across industrial and environmental

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Secure Logiq

Secure Logiq completes Around the Equator Challenge at 160%

Secure Logiq’s Around the Equator Challenge has officially crossed the finish line (and then some) with participants collectively reaching 160% of the original target. Launched on Valentine’s Day and running through to May, the challenge invited employees, partners and industry peers to walk, run, cycle and row their way around the globe together, with every

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Global Situational Awareness

Global Situational Awareness: Diplomacy advances as Lebanon reopens escalation risk

In its MENA Daily Briefing for June 9, Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness details how the Iran-Israel strike pause continues to hold, shifting the crisis back towards diplomacy, maritime access and regional pressure management. This is an extract of the report, with the full piece available for download. Trump says he may have

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IDEMIA

IDEMIA Public Security sets new global benchmark for speed and scalability in NIST Latent Fingerprint Evaluation

IDEMIA Public Security has announced that it has achieved top results in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)’s Evaluation of Latent Friction Ridge Technology (ELFT), which evaluates the accuracy, speed, and scalability of automated latent fingerprint identification systems. As law enforcement agencies face growing case volumes, expanding biometric databases, and increasing pressure to

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Teledyne

Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection helps maritime operators address new IMO safety recommendations

Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection is responding to updated International Maritime Organisation (IMO) recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships with gas detection solutions that help operators strengthen atmospheric monitoring and address evolving safety expectations. IMO Resolution MSC.581(110) broadens recommended gas testing protocols to include carbon dioxide alongside other key atmospheric hazards. Growing demand for

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Seagate

Seagate announces the retirement of Michael R. Cannon, Lead Independent Director

Seagate has announced that Mike Cannon, Lead Independent Director, has informed the company of his decision to retire from Seagate’s Board of Directors at the conclusion of his current term in October 2026. Cannon has served on the Board since February 2011, including five years as Lead Independent Director and five years as Board Chair.

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Safeture

Safeture LGBTQ Risk Map 2026: More countries report higher risk for travellers

Safeture, in partnership with Riskline, has released the LGBTQ Risk Map 2026, which highlights that the legal and social environment for LGBTQ people has worsened in several countries over the past year. New criminal laws, restrictions on existing rights, and political setbacks mean that LGBTQ travellers may face increased legal and societal risks when traveling abroad.

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GLOBAL SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

Global Situational awareness GCC Alert: Red Sea blockade threat and renewed Iran-Israel exchanges – What does it mean?

In a GCC Alert released today, June 8, Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness details how the Red Sea blockade threat is now part of a wider multi-front escalation: A controlled conflict is becoming harder to contain as Iran, Israel, Hezbollah and the Houthis test new thresholds. The report covers how maritime navigation, airspace

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Dubai Police

Dubai Police’s Quality of Life Centre wins ‘Oscar Kilo 2025’ award

Dubai Police, represented by the Quality of Life Centre, has won the ‘Oscar Kilo 2025’ award – presented by the National Police Wellbeing Service in the United Kingdom, in cooperation with the UK College of Policing – in recognition of its pioneering efforts in enhancing quality of life and institutional wellbeing for employees through the

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Cisco

Cisco unveils agentic platform for operating and defending critical IT infrastructure

Cisco has unveiled its latest agentic platform in Cisco Cloud Control, which has been specifically designed to operate and defend critical IT infrastructure. In an agentic AI world, organisations must act and defend at machine speed and scale. Cisco Cloud Control, unveiled recently at Cisco Live, is a unified platform built for humans and AI agents

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Cloudera

Cloudera appoints Koen van Erp to lead EMEA Alliances and Channels

Cloudera has announced the appointment of Koen van Erp to lead the company’s EMEA Alliances and Channels. Van Erp joins Cloudera with more than 15 years of experience building partner ecosystems and commercial teams across global technology companies and fast-growing start-ups. He spent 12 years at Google, where he scaled the EMEA partner sales organisation

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IDEMIA

IDEMIA Public Security and Nevetal partner

IDEMIA Public Security and Nevetal has announced the signing of a strategic partnership to explore and deliver next-generation digital solutions for cruise guest processing. This collaboration aims to combine IDEMIA Public Security’s expertise in biometrics, identity management, and data-driven decision-making with Nevetal’s capabilities in cruise and port operations to address the growing need for more

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Global Situational Awareness

Global Situational Awareness – The MENA Weekly to June 5

In its latest MENA Weekly briefing for the week ending Friday, June 5, Global Situational Awareness details all the latest developments in the Middle East region, including the US striking Iranian targets, provoking IRGC retaliation, Israel-Hezbollah clashes continuing despite ceasefire, the US pushing Oman to break ties with Iran following Trump threats, and more. Below is an extract

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DSEI Germany

DSEI Germany attracts unprecedented demand, expanding into a fourth

Following unprecedented industry demand, DSEI Germany has announced the opening of a fourth exhibition hall ahead of its debut in March 2027. DSEI Germany will be the leading exhibition for defence and security in Germany, featuring defence manufacturers, industrial suppliers, and emerging players from every level of the supply chain. Taking place from 9-12 March

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NSA

NSA launches Zero Trust Implementation Guidelines resource webpage

The National Security Agency (NSA) has launched the Zero Trust Implementation Guides (ZIG) webpage to provide consumable, interactive access to Zero Trust (ZT) resources — such as implementation, technical guidance, and associated technologies — for enhancing enterprise cybersecurity posture. The NSA page provides centralised access to previously released guidance, including the Primer, Discovery, Phase One, and Phase

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Nx

How NTPC secured Laos’ most critical energy site with Nx Witness

When needing to meet the demands of an active power generation facility the region relied on, Nam Theun 2 Power Company (NTPC) turned to Network Optix (Nx) to great effect. “The Nam Theun 2 hydropower plant is one of the most significant infrastructure projects ever completed in Laos. Operated by the Nam Theun 2 Power Company (NTPC) and jointly developed with

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Global Situational Awareness

Global Situational Awareness: Sanctions relief debate emerges as Lebanon and maritime risks persist

In its GSA GCC Daily Situational Awareness Brief for 02 June 2026, Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness details how the regional ceasefire remains fragile as Washington and Tehran continue negotiating over Hormuz, sanctions and Iran’s nuclear programme. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran will not receive sanctions relief simply for reopening Hormuz, although Washington

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ciso

Malware targeting WordPress abuses Steam community profiles for command & control operations

GoDaddy researchers have reported malware infecting almost 2000 WordPress sites that employs steganographic comments hosted on Valve’s Steam platform to acquire its command-and-control instructions. Rather than relying on self-hosted infrastructure, attackers embedded C2 instructions inside public Steam community and profile comments, hiding these using several invisible Unicode characters. The malware was designed to fetch Steam

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IDEMIA

IDEMIA Public Security Sets New Global Benchmark for Speed and Scalability in NIST Latent Fingerprint Evaluation

IDEMIA Public Security has announced that it has achieved top results in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)’s Evaluation of Latent Friction Ridge Technology (ELFT), which evaluates the accuracy, speed, and scalability of automated latent fingerprint identification systems. As law enforcement agencies face growing case volumes, expanding biometric databases, and increasing pressure to

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Octave

Octave Intelligence plc listed on Nasdaq New York

Following the successful completion of the spin-off of Octave Intelligence plc from parent-company Hexagon AB on May 22, Octave’s Swedish depository receipts commenced trading on Nasdaq Stockholm on May 25 and Octave’s Class B ordinary shares will commence trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market in New York. Building on 30 years of expertise and

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Synectics

Synectics establishes permanent UAE base to support Middle East growth

Synectics, a leader in advanced security and surveillance solutions, has extended its presence in the GCC with a new office in Dubai, enhancing its regional capabilities to better serve customers and partners across the Middle East.  Located in Dubai Marina, the office expands the company’s ability to deliver global expertise at a local level and

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barox

barox announces integration to CAPSS approved Genesys platform

barox Kommunikation AG is delighted to announce that its Ethernet switch products and advanced DMS network monitoring tool are now integrated to Genesys by ISM, the CAPSS approved command and control platform. Genesys by ISM is an advanced command and control software solution that delivers integrated command and control over site-wide security systems, Building Management

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Global Situational Awareness

Global Situational Awareness: Iran halts US talks as Lebanon escalation threatens ceasefire

In its GSA GCC Daily Situational Awareness Brief for 01 June 2026, Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness details how the regional ceasefire entered Day 55 under severe strain after Iran reportedly halted message exchanges with the US through mediators and warned the ceasefire could collapse if Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue. US forces intercepted two

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KentixOne

Heidelberg iT Implements KentixONE for Integrated Data Center Security and Monitoring

Heidelberg iT Management GmbH & Co. KG has implemented KentixONE, an integrated platform which unifies security, environmental monitoring, and energy management within a single system. Founded in 2007, Heidelberg iT has become a leading IT service company and digitalisation partner in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region. They successfully combine, under one roof, the roles of cloud

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VMS

VMS Co. to sponsor GB canoeist Peter Linksted on his road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games

Video Management Servers (VMS Co.) has joined UK Sport and OpenLight Photonics in sponsoring GB canoeist Peter Linksted on his journey to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. After a hard-fought racing series, Peter has earned his place on the 2026 GB senior team. He will compete alongside Adam Burgess, Paris Olympic silver medalist and

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Check Point

Check Point Infinity platform for government achieves GovRAMP authorisation

Check Point Software recently announced that the Check Point Platform for Government has achieved GovRAMP Authorisation. This provides state, local, and tribal agencies assurance that its prevention-first cyber security solutions meet GovRAMP’s rigorous requirements. After achieving FedRAMP in 2025, GovRAMP extends Check Point’s certification to all levels of government across the United States. “GovRAMP Authorisation

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Safeture

Bulletin from the Annual General Meeting of Safeture AB (publ) 2026

On 28 May 2026, the Safeture Annual General Meeting took place in Lund, with several resolutions being passed through. These were: Adoption of profit and loss account and balance sheet and discharge from liability The Safeture AGM resolved to adopt the profit and loss account and the balance sheet for the financial year 2025. The

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Netskope raises the bar with expanded data sovereignty support in two dozen countries

Netskope (NASDAQ: NTSK), a leader in modern security and networking for the cloud and AI era, today announced it has enhanced its NewEdge Network infrastructure, setting a new industry benchmark by covering the essential data location components for data sovereignty in more regions than any other SASE cloud provider. Netskope’s NewEdge Network architecture now provides national data localisation

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Global Situational Awareness

Global Situational Awareness – The MENA Weekly to May 29

In its latest MENA Weekly briefing for the week ending Friday, May 29, Global Situational Awareness details all the latest developments in the Middle East region, including the US and Iran exchanging attacks, the internet beginning to return in Iran after some months-long blackout, the remnants of Assad’s chemical weapons programme being recovered in Syria, Israel pounding Lebanon

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Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks to acquire Portkey to secure the rise of AI agents

Palo Alto Networks has announced its intent to acquire Portkey, who are seen as a pioneer in AI Gateways. Portkey delivers a critical centralised control plane to manage and protect autonomous AI agents, already processing trillions of tokens per month with the low latency required for agent-to-agent communication. By ensuring that security governance never comes

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i-PRO

i-PRO wins 2026 Security Sales & Integration MVP Award for the X‑series Fisheye Cameras with GenAI at the Edge

i-PRO has announced that its X‑series fisheye cameras with generative AI at the edge has received the 2026 Security Sales & Integration (SSI) Most Valuable Product (MVP) Award in the Video Cameras category. The award recognises innovative technologies that deliver meaningful impact for security integrators and dealers. The X‑series fisheye cameras are i‑PRO’s first cameras

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genetec

Genetec receives qualification from the French National Cybersecurity Agency

Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, has announced it is the only access control vendor to be qualified by the French National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) for its high assurance access control system. This qualification follows Genetec earning First-Level Security Certification (CSPN) from the Agency in 2025. The qualification applies to the Genetec

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NSA

NSA releases security design considerations for AI-driven automation leveraging the model context protocol

The National Security Agency (NSA)’s Artificial Intelligence Security Center (AISC) is releasing a Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CSI), “Model Context Protocol (MCP): Security Design Considerations for AI-Driven Automation.” MCP is an application-level protocol that provides a simple and agreed upon messaging pattern and transport format currently used by many AI-enabled systems for managing interactions between services.

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UK

UK and Australia pact on fast-moving AI security risks

The UK and Australia deepened cooperation on AI security and safety after Ministers met in Canberra recently, as both nations move to stay ahead of emerging threats from powerful AI systems. Under a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the UK AI Security Institute and Australian Safety Institute will work together to track the latest developments in frontier

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dsei germany

DSEI Germany appoints military advisory board

DSEI Germany has appointed three distinguished military advisors as it prepares to debut at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds from 9 – 12 March 2027. DSEI Germany will be the leading exhibition for defence and security in Germany, with dedicated Zones for Air & Space, Land, Naval, Cyber & Information, Joint Support Systems, International & Regional

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FLIR

Flir to announce “landmark expansion of its firefighting portfolio” at Interschutz 2026

Flir, a Teledyne Technologies company and the global leader in thermal imaging, has announced a landmark expansion of its firefighting portfolio at Interschutz, taking place in Hannover from June 1 – 6, 2026 – hall 27 booth M42. Headlining the launch is the Flir K85-N, the first thermal imaging camera (TIC) on the market to

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Global Situational Awareness

Global Situational Awareness Daily Situational Awareness Brief for 26 May 2026

Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness, has released its latest Daily Situational Awareness Brief for 26 May 2026, detailing how fresh US strikes on Iranian missile sites and boats allegedly attempting to lay mines have disrupted Doha- based efforts to secure an interim settlement. Tehran has accused Washington of violating the ceasefire, claimed it

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Global Situational Awareness

Global Situational Awareness on US strikes in Southern Iran – What Does it Mean?

Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness, has released a new analysis, detailing the implications on the recent US strikes in Southern Iran, and how limited US military action has raised pressure around the Strait of Hormuz without yet ending the diplomatic track. It notes how Hormuz is no longer only a shipping issue, how

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SIA

SIA releases draft guidance on how they plan to regulate Martyn’s Law

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) have released draft guidance on how they plan to regulate Martyn’s Law when it is expected to come into force in Spring 2027. SIA is encouraging those premises in scope and others with an interest in the new Martyn’s Law requirements to review the draft guidance and take part in

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Genetec

40 Leadenhall leverages Genetec to unify security and elevate the occupier experience

Genetec has announced 40 Leadenhall has deployed Genetec Security Center and Genetec Mission Control to create a seamless modern experience for visitors and tenants.  Located in the capital’s insurance district, 40 Leadenhall is one of the biggest City of London developments ever to receive planning permission. It spans over 900,000 square feet of commercial office,

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Octave

Octave | 10 years of GDPR: Balancing privacy and protection with physical security technology innovation

Andreas Beerbaum, Vice President of Global Sales and Service, Physical Security, for Octave (formerly Hexagon) discusses changes made to the security landscape since GDPR was introduced 10 years ago. “It has been 10 years since the European Union adopted the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), triggering a fundamental overhaul of data protection and privacy law.

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Honeywell

The UAE Cyber Security Council and Honeywell to collaborate to advance national cyber resilience

The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) and Honeywell has announced a new collaboration to pursue potential opportunities for the development of advanced cybersecurity programs across the country. The companies announced the collaboration at Make it in the Emirates 2026 and aim to reinforce national efforts to localise cyber resilience capabilities and build a secure, sustainable,

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Interpol

INTERPOL convenes Europe’s top police over evolving transnational organised crime

INTERPOL’s regional conference brought together more than 140 senior police officials from Europe and beyond to address drug trafficking routes stretching from Latin America into European ports, fraud operations targeting victims from other continents, criminal groups infiltrating legitimate businesses and more. During the two-day (20 and 21 May) meeting, delegates examined how criminal networks are

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cybaverse

CybaVerse responds to VPN shutdown

Michael Jepson, Head of Penetration Testing at CybaVerse responds to the news the First VPN service, a popular VPN among cybercriminals, has been shut down by French and Dutch authorities with assistance from Europol. The service was used to obscure the traffic of cybercriminals, allowing them to operate privately, obfuscate their infrastructure, and evade personal identification when

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DeterTech

DeterTech: Fuel theft surges as incidents rise 120% with 50,000 litres stolen in March and April 2026

DeterTech is warning of a sharp rise in fuel theft across the UK, with criminal activity escalating rapidly in response to rising fuel prices. Between March and April 2026, at least 50,000 litres of fuel were stolen across 44 incidents reported to DeterTech Crime Intelligence. This marks a 120% increase in incidents compared to the

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barox

barox appoints industry veteran Andy Acquarulo as Director of Business Development for North America

barox has announced the appointment of Andy Acquarulo as Director of Business Development for North America. In his new role, Acquarulo will be responsible for expanding the company’s presence in the Transportation sector, building and strengthening relationships with new manufacturers’ representatives, and working closely with existing VMS and PSIM technology partners to further expand barox’s

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ASSA ABLOY

ASSA ABLOY: From pioneering electric strikes to intelligent systems – over 90 years of innovation in electromechanical security

For more than 90 years, ASSA ABLOY has pioneered electromechanical locking technology — continuously innovating since the first effeff electric strike was patented in 1932 and Abloy began developing high-security electric locks in 1978. Today, electromechanical locks represent the intelligent evolution of mechanical security, combining trusted engineering with seamless digital connectivity for safer, smarter, more

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dormakaba

dormakaba expands its airport business through the acquisition of Airsphere

dormakaba has acquired Airsphere GmbH (“Airsphere”). Airsphere is an international software company specialising in passenger management systems for airports. Through this acquisition, dormakaba strengthens its market position in the airport sector and expands its portfolio to include established software solutions for the automation of passenger processes, airport logistics, and critical infrastructure security. Founded in 2010 and

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ppds

PPDS lands experienced business leader Nicole Rutherford as new Event Marketing Specialist in North America

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, is excited to announce the latest key addition to its ever strengthening team in North America, with the appointment of Nicole Rutherford as new Event Marketing Specialist. Adding over 10 years of knowledge, experience, and entrepreneurial flair to PPDS, Rutherford will play an

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Network Optix

Network Optix | Beyond security: How data-rich video systems are becoming the new business OS

Here, Network Optix (Nx) share their expert insight and explore how data-rich video systems are becoming the new business OS. “For most enterprises, video still sits in a single category: security. Cameras protect the building, footage gets reviewed when something goes wrong, and the system is owned by the team responsible for keeping the lights

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FLIR

Flir Si1 LD Acoustic Imaging Camera wins “Product of the Year 2026” award from Computer & Automation

The Flir Si1‑LD acoustic imaging camera was recently named “Product of the Year 2026” in the Measurement Technology category by Computer & Automation.  Launched in March 2025, the Flir Si1‑LD has quickly become a trusted tool for maintenance teams worldwide. Its advanced acoustic imaging technology enables fast, reliable detection of hidden compressed‑air leaks, helping organisations

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AMG SYSTEMS

CASE STUDY: How AMG Systems enhanced the safety and operational efficiency of the largest mall to be built in the Middle East

The Avenues Riyadh is expected to be the largest mall in the Middle East, designed to deliver a world-class shopping and entertainment experience for residents and tourists. AMG Systems was involved in the project to enhance security and surveillance of the millions of visitors that are expected each year. Powering security connectivity for mission-critical surveillance

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Modulate

Modulate’s Velma Deepfake Detect a ‘Paradigm shift in economics of fraud prevention’

Modulate, the frontier conversational voice intelligence company, has announced the launch of Velma Deepfake Detect, a synthetic voice detection API that makes continuous, full-call monitoring economically viable at scale for the first time. Ranked #1 on the Hugging Face Deepfake Speech leaderboard, Velma Deepfake Detect combines state-of-the-art accuracy with 578x lower cost vs. the next-best model,

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hirsch

Hirsch Group appoints Darren Learmonth as Global Chief Technology Officer and Jackie Grant as Chief Marketing Officer

Hirsch Group, a global leader in high-assurance security solutions, announces the appointment of Darren Learmonth as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this newly strengthened global role, Learmouth will lead technology, innovation, and R&D strategy across all Hirsch Group entities worldwide. The group has also appointed Jackie Grant as Chief Marketing Officer. Learmouth’s appointment marks an

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BSIA

BSIA signs MOU with TINYg (Global Information Network)

The BSIA has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with TINYg (Global Information Network). Both organisations share a common objective to support, inform and advance the UK security industry through collaboration, intelligence-led insight, professional development, and thought leadership. The areas of cooperation are: The MOU was signed by Diane Marchena (Global Head

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Wavestore

Wavestore’s Ellie Baldwin awarded SIA Women in Security Forum Grant to attend Security LeadHER 2026

Wavestore has revealed that Ellie Baldwin, their Business Analyst – Chartered Manager Degree Apprentice, has been awarded a grant by the SIA Women in Security Forum to attend Security LeadHER 2026 in Minneapolis, USA. For Ellie, who is part of the next generation in the security industry, this opportunity represents far more than attending an industry event. It is a chance

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global situational awareness

Global Situational Awareness – The MENA Weekly May 15

In its latest MENA Weekly briefing for the week ending Friday, May 15, Global Situational Awareness details all the latest developments in the Middle East region, including Trump’s comments about the ceasefire with Iran being on “life support” after rejecting proposal, Saudi Arabia and UAE’s covert attacks on Iran, Kuwait’s accusation that Iran launched a

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Paxton Adam Stroud

Paxton CEO: ‘With Solo, you’ve never seen an access control system that is so easy and cost-effective to deploy but offers so much functionality.”

Brighton-based access control specialist, Paxton, recently announced the launch of Solo, a brand-new innovation in access control which the company has been demonstrating across the country with a Tech Tour throughout April and May this year. With Solo, your phone is the system and the key. Solo combines the straightforward installation of a standalone system

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Inner Range

Inner Range | Are people really the weakest link in security?

When it comes to security, is it actually humans that provide the weakest link? Inner Range explores the topic. “One of the most used phrases in cyber security vernacular is that people are the weakest link in the chain. They are human, they make mistakes, they’re fallible. When it comes to physical security the same

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Genetec

Genetec enables World of Volvo to safeguard visitors and vehicles at brand experience centre

Genetec has announced that World of Volvo, a 22,000 m² brand experience centre in Gothenburg, Sweden, has deployed Genetec Security Center to help protect the venue, its visitors and the vehicles on display. The facility, which is a joint initiative of Volvo Group and Volvo Cars hosts permanent and temporary exhibitions of historical, contemporary, and future Volvo

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ASSA ABLOY

ASSA ABLOY | Innovative new devices extend the use-cases for CLIQ programmable keys inside and outdoors

Organisations of every size and type have already discovered the security and convenience benefits of an ASSA ABLOY CLIQ digital key access management system. Now, new CLIQ Readers and Updaters for indoor and outdoor use make extending the scope and reach of a CLIQ solution even simpler, including to third-party digital access devices. It takes

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Brivo

Brivo unveils AI agent-friendly API

Brivo has announced that the Brivo Security Platform API is now fully AI-friendly and capable, empowering developers and systems integrators to deploy business and security solutions faster than ever. The Brivo Security Platform API significantly reduces development costs, making custom integration viable for a wide range of use cases and corporate workflows, including those previously

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ITS America

ITS America Conference & Expo 2026 unveils plenary speaker lineup

The ITS America Conference & Expo 2026, organised in partnership by RX Global and ITS America (ITSA), unveils its highly anticipated plenary speaker lineup. Taking place June 9-12 at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan, the event will feature two plenary sessions as the conference’s centrepieces, bringing together national transportation leaders to celebrate 35 years of

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CLOSED DOOR SECURITY

Outer Hebrides Firm Closed Door Security Wins National Cyber Excellence Award

Closed Door Security, the only cyber security company based in the Outer Hebrides, has been crowned winner of the Cyber Excellence Award at the ScotlandIS Digital Tech Awards 2026. The award recognises organisations that have developed ground-breaking solutions that significantly enhances the ability to defend, disrupt, or support organisations in preventing, responding to or recovering from

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