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As travel surges this summer, Zimperium, the pioneer in mobile security, is sounding the alarm on escalating mobile cyber threats targeting employees on the move. According to new threat intelligence from Zimperium, over 5 million unsecured public Wi-Fi networks have been detected globally since the beginning of 2025—with a staggering 33% of users still connecting to these open networks, putting enterprise data at immediate risk. Ideal attack surface for cybercriminals “Mobile dev...

A-Cut is a transformative AI-powered technology from IDIS that enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of live monitoring video surveillance operations. IDIS A-Cut is designed to ensure that surveillance users have complete situational awareness and a new enhanced rapid response tool, overcoming the challenge of locating crucial scenes, featuring objects or people of interest among vast amounts of video footage. Recorded video stream A-Cut automatically extracts the best representative imag...

Knightscope, Inc., a pioneer in developing autonomous security robots and artificial intelligence technologies, announced it has signed a two-year agreement with Palantir Technologies Inc., joining Palantir’s FedStart program to accelerate the Company’s entry into the U.S. federal marketplace.  The collaboration provides Knightscope with an accelerated pathway to FedRAMP High and DoD Impact Level 5-accredited environment, comprehensive onboarding services, and direct Authority...

Artisan Apartment Homes, a luxury apartment complex in Dunedin, Florida, recently transitioned from mechanical keys to electronic locks and centralised system software with support from Allegion US, a pioneering provider of security solutions, technology and services, and Florida-based Comfort Technologies, which specialises in deploying multifamily access control, IoT devices and software management solutions. Multifamily access control challenges The upscale 65-unit apartment property p...

Cyware, the industry pioneer in threat intelligence operationalisation, collaboration, and orchestrated response, and Carahsoft Technology Corp., the Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider, announced a strategic partnership. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as Cyware’s Public Sector distributor, making Cyware’s solutions available to State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) agencies through Carahsoft’s reseller partners and National Association of State Procurem...

Atos, a major provider of AI-powered digital transformation, announces the launch of the Atos Polaris AI Platform, a comprehensive system of AI agents that work autonomously to orchestrate complex business workflows. The Atos Polaris AI Platform, created for development, testing, and IT operations, supports engineers at all stages of the development process. Customers can also use the platform to accelerate digital transformation by driving universal automation of business processes. Polaris...

Immersive, the pioneer in people-centric cybersecurity, announces its Immersive One AI-powered Lab Builder feature to give customers and partners powerful new ways to rapidly improve cyber skills across teams through customised labs and learning experiences. With this new tool supporting Immersive’s Prove, Improve, Benchmark, and Report (PIBR) approach, cyber pioneers will be able to easily create hands-on exercises and simulations for their technical workforce, including offensive, defen...

AMG Systems of the United Kingdom and the USA introduces the AMG Secure-Net SFP carrier, an SFP-based IP-level device that offers 128-bit encryption for traffic over any IP network. This device operates as an SFP carrier and can host most standard MSA-compliant 100Mb or 1Gb SFP modules. The Secure-Net SFP carrier transparently envelopes a wide variety of SFPs, enabling full reuse of existing equipment and easy deployment across various infrastructure types, including both fibre and copper...

Axis Communications, a global pioneer in network video and a 2024 Great Place to Work, announces several new appointments that coincide with the completion of a restructuring, bringing together key regions including the UK & Ireland, the Nordics, and Eastern Europe. Joining the newly formed Northern and Eastern Europe region, the new appointments will focus on the UK & Ireland to ensure continued delivery of exceptional partner and customer support. Most thriving workplaces Axis achie...

Semperis, a provider of AI-powered identity security and cyber resilience, released new research detailing Golden dMSA, a critical design flaw active in delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSA) in Windows Server 2025. The flaw can result in high-impact attacks, enabling cross-domain lateral movement and persistent access to all managed service accounts and their resources across Active Directory indefinitely. Attack technique To help further understanding of how this attack technique works i...

Vehere, a pioneering provider of AI-powered Cyber Network Intelligence, has officially rolled out its latest NDR firmware v1.8.1 that introduces a modern, intuitive user interface, delivering greater operational efficiency for security teams. Designed for mission-critical environments, it reflects Vehere's core philosophy: empower defenders with tools that reduce complexity and accelerate detection and response. What's new and why it matters Clean, modern UI: Simplifies workflows and c...

HackerOne, a pioneering provider of offensive security solutions, announces the availability of its security agent Hai in the new AI Agents and Tools category of AWS Marketplace. Customers can now use AWS Marketplace to easily discover, buy, and deploy AI agent solutions, including HackerOne’s AI security agent Hai, using their AWS accounts, accelerating AI agent and agentic workflow development. Resolution across SDLC Hai helps security teams reduce validation time by up to 75%, improv...

dormakaba signed an agreement on 25 June 2025, to sell Forponto Informática S.A. to Kiza Ltda, part of the RapidoNet Group. With this transaction, dormakaba is divesting its local solution for time recording and access control in Brazil. The distribution of dormakaba's global portfolio remains unaffected by this transaction. Enactment of the corporate strategy The agreement underscores dormakaba's strategic focus on its core portfolio and core markets. This supports the consistent impl...

Exein, the embedded IoT cybersecurity company at the forefront of defending Europe’s critical infrastructure, has raised €70m in a Series C round. The round was led by Balderton and joined by Supernova and Lakestar, with 33N, United Ventures and Partech following on from the previous round. The fresh capital will drive Exein’s ambitious global expansion plans across the US, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea, as well as to strengthen its establish...

Allegion plc, a pioneering global security products and solutions provider, through one of its subsidiaries, has acquired privately owned Waitwhile Inc., a pioneering software-as-a-service provider that specialises in cloud-based appointment scheduling and queue management with offices in the US and Sweden. Waitwhile’s software platform provides virtual wait list and scheduling capabilities that enable businesses to facilitate access to places, services, appointments and events – wh...

A system's lifecycle is the journey it takes from planning and design through to decommissioning. Considering the entire lifecycle of a system can encourage integrators and end users to embrace higher-quality technologies with an eye toward maximising their value over time rather than focusing on lower-priced equipment. For additional insights, we asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: How does consideration of system lifecycles impact the choice of physical security technologies?

Small camera housings and powerful sensors are not mutually exclusive: IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH integrates the Sony IMX900 sensor into selected models of the compact USB3 uEye XCP, XLS and GigE uEye LE series. IDS is thus expanding its portfolio with cost-efficient industrial cameras that deliver pin-sharp images even in confined installation situations. Applications with infrared lighting IMX900 offers an unique cross of high resolution, compact pixel size and excellent image qua...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announced the expansion of its Montreal headquarters and UK office to meet rising customer demand, support continued innovation, and accommodate rapid workforce growth. This global expansion reflects a long-term strategy to align operations with customer expectations for constant innovation and to build a work environment that attracts and retains top talent. Genetec expanded its Montréal campus Since 2020, Genetec has...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider delivering business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, released a compliance guide to help New York retailers meet the requirements of the state’s Retail Worker Safety Act and its chapter amendment, Senate Bill S740. The law’s 270-day grace period expired on June 4, 2025, and retailers that have not completed the mandated steps now face potential penalties and increased lia...

Zimperium, the global pioneer in mobile security, announces the discovery of a new, highly evasive variant of the Konfety malware targetting Android devices. Identified by Zimperium’s zLabs team, this latest version leverages advanced obfuscation and ZIP-level evasion techniques, making it significantly more difficult to detect and analyse than previous iterations. Konfety malware campaign The Konfety malware campaign uses a deceptive dual-app strategy—leveraging the same pac...

Nutanix, a pioneer in hybrid multicloud computing, announces the findings of its seventh annual global Financial Services Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) survey and research report, which measures enterprise progress with cloud adoption in the industry. The research showed that nearly all the financial services organisations surveyed are currently leveraging GenAI applications or workloads presently, with a focus on real-life applications gravitating towards customer support and content developmen...

VIPRE Security Group, a pioneer and award-winning cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection company, announced the launch of its new VIPRE Integrated Email Security (IES) Solution. This Integrated Cloud Email Security (ICES) application is a cloud-based email security solution that supplements the native security of cloud email providers (such as Microsoft 365) using advanced detection techniques to identify malicious emails and suspicious activity. Comprehensive security solutions ICE...

New owner, new company name: the sale of Bosch Group’s security and communications technology product business to European investment firm Triton has been successfully completed. With all necessary clearances secured, KEENFINITY Group will operate as an independent company within the Triton portfolio, effective now. Quality, reliability, and innovation “We are excited about our future as a standalone company and convinced that the partnership with Triton brings us the opportunity...

DoorBird, a major provider of smart video door communication systems, proudly announces that its product line has achieved the UL certification, a rigorous safety standard for Audio/Video, Information, and Communication Technology Equipment.  This certification underscores DoorBird’s dedication to delivering professionally engineered, future-ready solutions for the commercial and multi-family residential sectors. This certification confirms that DoorBird products meet stringent...

Encompassing 200+ sessions tackling vital issues in the security profession, the recently announced GSX session lineup includes in-depth looks at timely issues within the following themes: Crime, Digital Transformation, Information Security, Law and Ethics, Managing Organisations, National Security, Physical and Operational Security, Professional Development, and Risk Management. GSX will also feature three unique keynote speakers. Read on for a closer look at these dynamic keynotes a...

Enveil, the pioneering Privacy Enhancing Technology company protecting Data in Use, announced the release of ZeroReveal® Search 6.0, the latest iteration of its flagship, award-winning software.  Powered by Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs), the enhanced offering delivers accelerated scalability, improvements in cloud hardware configuration, and advanced server integrations to optimise performance for Edge deployments.  Fraud prevention to secure mission Enveil’s marke...

Mall of America®, the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America, announced an expansion of its ongoing partnership with Axis Communications to deploy cutting-edge car-counting video analytics across more than a dozen locations. With this expansion, Mall of America (MOA) has boosted operational efficiency, improved safety and security, and enabled more informed decision-making around employee scheduling and streamlining transportation for large events. AI-enabled video ana...

Deepgram, the major voice AI platform for enterprise use cases, announces the launch of Deepgram Saga, a Voice Operating System (OS) designed specifically for developers. Saga is a universal voice interface that embeds directly into developer workflows, allowing users to control their tech stack through natural speech. Unlike traditional voice assistants that pull developers out of their flow, Saga sits on top of existing tools, transforming rough ideas into precise AI coding prompts, executin...

With an expanding threat landscape, a surge in AI-driven products, and a commitment to innovation, NVIDIA is enhancing cybersecurity with a proactive approach by tapping into the global security researcher community. The Intigriti community includes over 125,000 ethical hackers, equipped to test mission-critical AI infrastructure at scale and speed in real-time. The new programme includes a web portal that Intigriti members use as an interface to take part in finding and reporting potential cy...

iDenfy, a full-stack identity verification, compliance, and fraud prevention hub, has partnered with Virtual NGO, a US-based software company that helps licence NGOs and non-profit organisations. This partnership is designed to solve specific industry challenges and address the operational needs of such entities by ensuring complete Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance. With iDenfy’s verification software, Virtual NGO plans to scale faster and onboard more users, accepting global projects...