HID and Kodaa has announced that Melbourne’s iconic 101 Collins Street tower is emerging as a live example of how mobile credentials are moving from pilot projects to everyday building operations. This is because thousands of tenants and visitors are now accessing one of the city’s most prestigious commercial towers through their mobile wallet, without the need […]
Visitor registration is open for the Adria Security Summit 2026, Southeast Europe’s largest annual event for security, cybersecurity, IoT, and smart technologies. Industry professionals, decision-makers, and technology enthusiasts can currently secure a free visitor pass by signing up before the early deadline on July 15, 2026. This year’s Summit will take place on October 7
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Back in April this year, Security on Screen was honoured to be invited along to the official opening of the Milestone Concept Centre in Aldgate, London. The centre showcases the latest Milestone technology, including Arcules Cloud solutions, XProtectⓇ, video management, and BriefCam AI driven analytics, alongside partner solutions from Intel, Axis Communications, i-PRO, Hanwha, IQSIGHT,
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barox Kommunikation AG has announced the appointment of Nikolay Mitev as Regional Sales Manager for Eastern Europe, reinforcing the company’s commitment to expanding its presence across the region. Based in Sofia, Bulgaria, Nikolay will be responsible for driving business growth across Eastern Europe and the CIS. His role will focus on developing new market opportunities
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Barnet Council recently undertook a major upgrade of its CCTV infrastructure, partnering with i-PRO and systems integrator DSSL to enhance security, improve urban planning and drive smart city initiatives. “The project was driven by the need to replace an aging and largely non-functional CCTV network while maximising cost efficiency and scalability. “With i-PRO’s market-leading edge
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DeterTech has launched a new insight paper that reveals the escalating threat of copper and cable theft and outlines clear actionable guidance for organisations at risk. The report, Through the Wire: Practical solutions for deterring and preventing copper and cable theft, draws on analysis from DeterTech’s crime intelligence team to reveal the scale and evolving nature
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Ajax Systems has announced that their EN54 Line has been named Fire Innovation of the Year at the Fire & Security Matters Awards 2026. In addition, HL cameras have received a Certificate of Achievement in the Security Innovation of the Year category. The Fire & Security Matters Awards, the official awards of market-leading publications Fire Safety Matters
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Secure Logiq has appointed experienced video surveillance specialist Miles Davies as Technical Programs Manager. Bringing more than 20 years of experience in IP-based CCTV and video management systems, with specialist expertise in Milestone XProtect, Davies has held a range of technical and leadership positions across the security industry, most recently serving as Director of Global
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The Kidde Commercial EXCELLENCE series is always evolving and its new expansion has local market needs in mind, as the company explains here. “Across EMEA, fire detection requirements continue to evolve, shaped by local regulations, market expectations, installation practices, and customer needs. “The EXCELLENCE Series has been designed to respond to this reality, combining the
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In this week’s GCC Weekly Intelligence report, to July 6, Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness reviews the current Gulf risk picture, including maritime security around Hormuz and the Red Sea, aviation sensitivity, Qatar’s resumption of maritime activity, and country-level exposure across Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar. Below is an
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Axis Communications found in a survey of 600 UK manufacturing decision-makers in Q2 2026 that 39% say operational efficiency and productivity will be the greatest future value of security systems ahead of security and incident prevention at 33%. This reflects a growing demand for better visual intelligence to help control the industry’s dominant pressure of rising costs, cited
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Under the umbrella of the Ministry of Interior, the Dubai Police, represented by the Positive Spirit Council and Al Rashidiya Police Station, in cooperation with the General Department of Community Happiness, organised the Al Rashidiya Community Forum. The initiative is part of efforts to strengthen social cohesion and embed the values of tolerance, happiness, and
DeterTech, the market leader in forensic marking and risk mitigation, has been named the Official Security Partner for FixFest, taking place on 11 July at Delapré Abbey in Northampton. Organised by Wickes and Fix Radio, FixFest is the UK’s only dedicated festival for tradespeople and their families. It attracts thousands of attendees from all over the country
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Veracity UK Ltd, the specialist in cybersecure IP video devices, innovative IP video surveillance and network connectivity solutions, is pleased to present its new virtual environment – the Veracity Experience Centre – developed with Security On Screen. The purpose-built virtual experience centre takes viewers through the company’s latest products and solutions across its integrated systems,
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From July 1, 2026 Redvision CCTV renews its agreement with Digifort to continue supplying its enterprise Integrated Security Platform software to the UK market. Redvision’s specialism in rugged CCTV and Digifort’s leading software bring fully integrated security solutions to installers and end users across verticals including utilities, custodial, public space, education and airports. Redvision and
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Immix has announced that Immix AutoPatrol is now available with Actuate, giving customers another AI provider option within AutoPatrol. More video does not automatically create a more proactive monitoring operation. As monitoring centres continue expanding video services, teams are being asked to cover more sites, review more activity, and respond with greater consistency. The opportunity is not just
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Honeywell has announced the expansion of its Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Suite. As a result, Honeywell states that they are delivering advanced, proactive protection for industrial environments facing an accelerating wave of sophisticated cyber threats. The enhanced portfolio integrates powerful new capabilities designed to defend critical infrastructure, streamline security compliance, and assist organisations to stay
In its GSA GCC Daily Situational Awareness Brief for June 29, 2026, Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness details how the US-Iran MoU remains active, with the latest reporting pointing to a fragile pause rather than full de-escalation. US officials say both sides are standing down and that implementation talks will continue, while President Trump
BSIA members Smoke Screen have renewed as a CySPAG Registered Manufacturer for the second year. Smoke Screen believes that the news proves that they are showing a continued commitment to cyber security best practice. CySPAG registration demonstrates a continued focus on secure product design, transparent vulnerability management, and responsible support throughout the product lifecycle, helping
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The Federal Environment Ministry (BMUKN) and INTERPOL are intensifying their cooperation in the fight against international environmental crime. As part of the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC 2026), the two public authorities are bringing together high-level decision-makers from the Global South and North, international organisations, NGOs and companies with global supply chains. The aim is to
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Hirsch UK is proud to announce the successful integration of its advanced perimeter security technologies with Genetec™ Security Center, giving Genetec customers a powerful new way to address complex perimeter protection challenges through a unified security platform. For organisations already using Genetec™ Security Center, the integration provides a practical route to enhancing existing security infrastructure
Here, experts from Talion Cyber Security and Closed Door Security respond recent news in which the City of London Police release a fresh warning about ransomware attacks on UK businesses, noting an increase last year in attacks and the substantial impact these have had on SMEs, with an average of 26 attacks occurring a month
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Network Optix has made quality-of-life improvements to how subscription key licenses are managed in Nx Connect. The improvements made by Network Optix will allow organisations more control and reduce administrative overheads for channel partners. What’s Changed Previously, when an organisation purchased a subscription key — a one-, two-, or three-year prepaid license for a service
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i-PRO has announced that the i‑PRO Security Radar has received the 2026 Security Today GOVIES Government Security Award in the Perimeter Protection category. The award recognises innovative security technologies that deliver meaningful impact across government and critical infrastructure environments. The i‑PRO Security Radar is designed to enhance perimeter protection through high‑precision detection and real‑time visual tracking.
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Genetec has expanded its OSS Standard Offline Capabilities for Genetec Security Center and Security Center SaaS platforms. As organisations modernise physical security systems, many face a persistent challenge: offline deployments often lag behind broader cloud strategies, forcing trade-offs between flexibility, resilience, and vendor choice. As such, Genetec is addressing this challenge with their new expansion as with this approach, organisations can manage
It’s been reported that the Five Eyes intelligence alliance have released a statement warning about the risks of new AI models for cybersecurity and resilience. The coalition of US, British, Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand intelligence officials warn in their statement of the growing risks of AI models for vulnerability discovery and exploitation, urging organisations
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Denrich Sananda, Managing Partner and Senior Consultant, Arista Cyber, explains how to ensure companies shine with the NERC CIP checklist. “NERC CIP gives North American power generators clear cyber security expectations for Bulk Electric System environments. It gives compliance teams a shared language and forces evidence around systems that cannot be treated like ordinary enterprise
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Governed by strict compliance standards, a fiercely loyal installer culture, and a mindset where old habits die hard, the UK security market has long been a fortress of tradition. For decades, the industry standard was simple: a metal box, a physical keypad, and a web of complex cabling. If it worked, you didn’t touch it.
Security technology manufacturer Paxton has secured a place in the top 126 Big Companies included in this year’s The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, continuing a track record of recognition that dates back to 2018. The list celebrates organisations that demonstrate excellence in employee engagement, workplace culture and wellbeing. Accreditation is based entirely on anonymous
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OPTEX has launched the TXI Series, a new range of high-mount outdoor curtain detectors designed for residential and commercial perimeter protection. Built to create an invisible curtain barrier along a building façade, the OPTEX TXI Series is designed to address the challenge of balancing reliable human detection and nuisance alarm reduction in external security. By
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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,
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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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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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
As we welcome new Vendor Member OpenEye, VP of International Sales, Neil Killick, tells us about the company’s latest innovations, including AI Visual Check and AI Visual Search and what these new tools will mean for its customers. How do your solutions stand out against competitors? Neil Killick: “We provide businesses with the ability to
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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 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
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
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
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’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’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 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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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 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
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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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
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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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
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
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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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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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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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,
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 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 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
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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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 – 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
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 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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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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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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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’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
Secure Logiq completes Around the Equator Challenge at 160% Read More »
Anekanta AI has published a new blog on its website detailing how high-risk AI can be understood through a commercial lens, the EU AI Act as a commercial moat, why inference matters commercially, how success with AI is not just technical, what high-risk AI actually means, and more. Below is an extract, with a link
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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 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
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
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, 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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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
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 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 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 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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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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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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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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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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iLOQ has just launched an updated line of padlocks, specifically designed for critical infrastructure operators. The first round introduces a new grade 3 lock, with upgraded grade 4 and 5 products launching later in 2026 followed by new Grade 1 padlock later. The entire range allows personnel to use their smartphones as keys, simplifying key
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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
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
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
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, 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 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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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
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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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
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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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 (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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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 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 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
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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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.
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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