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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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