Surveillance & Security News for April 2026

Allied Universal®, the pioneer security and facility services company, is pleased to announce that its chief security officer, retired Major General William J. Walker U.S. Army, has been named to the Government Executive 2026 Hall of Fame for his distinguished federal law enforcement and military career.   “General Walker’s induction into the Government Executive Hall of Fame is a significant recognition of his outstanding contributions to national security and public...

Allegion US, a provider of security solutions, technology and services, will showcase their integrated portfolio of mission-critical data center solutions and services to Data Center World in Washington, D.C., April 20-23. At the centre of the showcase will be a live application of a full-scale Krieger STC 51 specialty door, seamlessly integrated with the Schlage L Series Electronic Latch Retraction and LCN 4040XP heavy duty closer. The exhibit demonstrates how Allegion integrates physical secu...

The guidance sets out how the SIA intends to carry out its role as regulator for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, known as Martyn’s Law. The new law is expected to come into force in Spring 2027. Martyn’s Law—named in memory of Martyn Hett, who was one of 22 people killed in the horrific Manchester Arena terrorist attack—aims to keep people safe by ensuring that publicly accessible premises and events are better prepared and protected in the event of an a...

The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to driving the seamless and interoperable service experience of Wi-Fi across the global wireless ecosystem, releases a new Wi-Fi Security Guidelines report. The guidelines define a new industry framework designed to strengthen security, privacy and trust across Wi-Fi networks, including public, enterprise, IoT and roaming environments. Today, Wi-Fi underpins critical digital services for consumers, businesses and connecte...

Starburst, a pioneer enterprise intelligence platform, announces its AI Data Assistant (AIDA), a new capability that helps organisations move from static reporting to faster, more context-aware decision-making. With AIDA, users can explore and analyse trusted enterprise data using natural language, making it easier to turn questions into actionable insight. Teams wait months for the creation of dashboards, export the results into spreadsheets for further analysis, and still question whether the...

Interface Systems, a provider of AI-powered security and expert remote video monitoring for restaurants, retailers, and commercial businesses, today released its 2026 Retail Loss Prevention Benchmark Report, an annual study based on 1.6 million remote monitoring events across 18,258 U.S. retail locations and 51 brands throughout 2025. The report provides operational data at a scale to help retail loss prevention leaders understand when risk peaks, which threats escalate fastest, and which inter...

iDenfy, a global identity verification and fraud prevention service provider, has introduced a simplified onboarding solution powered by electronic bank-based identity checks. Businesses that previously relied on physical ID document verification can now give users the option to complete the process through an electronic ID eIDV flow when official documents are not in hand. This update addresses a common issue in Know Your Customer KYC onboarding, where customers abandon the process simply beca...

Herta has announced the upcoming launch of Herta v4, the next generation of its platform, arriving next month. Designed to deliver stronger security, improved performance and greater scalability, the new release marks an important step in the company’s ongoing evolution of advanced biometric technology. Herta v4 introduces a modernised platform architecture created to meet the growing demands of today’s security and operational environments. The new version is designed to help custo...

Gallagher Security has wrapped up another successful year at ISC West 2026, using the industry’s premier event to demonstrate the power of integration, debut innovation, and lead discussion on the future of security. Held March 23–27 at the Venetian Expo, ISC West saw strong engagement at Gallagher’s booth, which served as a hub for connection and conversation. Partners, End Users, and industry leaders spent time with the team exploring how a unified and interoperable security...

Flir will showcase its latest advancements in AI‑enabled perimeter protection at The Security Event (TSE) in Birmingham from April 28–30, highlighting the company’s innovative capabilities and their multi-layered approach to securing complex environments. At the centre of the exhibit is the FCB‑Series AI, a next‑generation thermal camera that pairs Flir’s proven imaging performance with deep‑learning analytics for precise human and vehicle classification. By reducing nuisance...

dormakaba, a pioneer in safe locks and trusted provider of ATM security solutions for financial institutions worldwide, announces the launch of its newest innovation, Apexx Strato™ Rotary. The keyless electronic ATM rotary lock is designed to secure the ATM top hatch and help prevent unauthorised access that can lead to malware installation and jackpotting attacks. Apexx Strato delivers Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE)-enabled protection for the ATM’s most vulnerable access point, th...

Commvault, a global pioneer in unified resilience at enterprise scale, announces two leadership appointments, effective immediately, to support the company’s continued growth strategy. Both roles report to Commvault’s President and CEO, Sanjay Mirchandani. Gary Merrill has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With more than two decades of experience at Commvault, Merrill spent 15 years in the finance organisation, including as CFO from 2022–2024. As CFO, Merrill utilised...

Spitfire Network Services Ltd (Spitfire), the award-winning provider of voice, internet, IoT and wide area connectivity services, launches a live honeypot cyber attack tracker, revealing the relentless scale of automated attacks targeting publicly exposed IP addresses. In just the past 24 hours (April 13-14, 2026), Spitfire’s monitoring system recorded more than 71,000 attack attempts against a single public IP address. The honeypot - a type of security system designed to highlight the gr...

SAGE Integration Inc. proudly welcomes Matthew “Matt” LaRue as Critical Infrastructure Manager. Matt is an accomplished security professional with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and expansion across the security and technology sectors. Trusted industry expert Throughout his career, he has managed large-scale accounts in the Utility, PetroChem, and Energy industries, led high-performing sales teams, and played a key role in revenue growth in the Energy sect...

SECON & eGISEC 2026 attracted 412 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions and 26,389 industry professionals from over 31 countries and regions. The event featured 32 conference tracks, over 159 sessions, more than 410 business-matching meetings, and over 170 international hosted buyers. Held at KINTEX from 18–20 March, SECON & eGISEC 2026 highlighted the growing convergence of physical and cybersecurity in the AI era. Now in its 25th edition, SECON, together with eGISEC, is the w...

Travelers and residential renters increasingly prefer the convenience of digital access. These solutions also offer commercial benefits to businesses operating in these fast-growing sectors: it becomes faster and more cost-efficient for them to roll-out new sites and to manage access to them remotely without the need for expensive 24/7 front-desk operations. City Pop is one short-let furnished apartment rental provider operating in both these sectors. Their growing portfolio of design-led prope...

False alarms are the security industry's oldest and most persistent challenge. Industry estimates suggest that as many as 95% to 98% of security system activations are non-emergencies. The high rate stems from a combination of human behaviour, environmental triggers, and technical limitations. However, newer technologies are finally addressing the challenge of false alarms. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the new solutions to security's oldest challenge, reducing false alarms?

Hirsch UK and TDSi by Hirsch announced that they are exhibiting at The Security Event 2026, taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 28th–30th April. Exhibiting on Stand 5/G60, Hirsch will showcase its latest innovations in high-security perimeter protection, enterprise-grade access control, and unified video and security management, with TDSi by Hirsch also present, demonstrating its powerful SMB-focused solutions. Delivering a layered security approach This year’s presence will c...

“We are pleased to bring Secutech Vietnam back to Hanoi, a key decision making hub for discussions around smart infrastructure and public safety in Vietnam,” said Ms Regina Tsai, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd – Taiwan Branch. “As the one and only business platform in Vietnam with a long-standing presence across the security, fire safety, and smart building sectors, the show benefits from strong official support from the Ministry of Public Security and the F...

Dahua Technology, a world pioneer video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, has been awarded the 2026 Red Dot Design Award for its Dahua D-Volt Gemini Dual Ports AC Charger. This accolade recognises Dahua’s ability to combine innovative design with practical solutions that address evolving industry and user needs. About The Red Dot Design Award The Red Dot Design Award is among the most prestigious global honors in industrial design, often regarded as the “Oscar” of...

iDenfy, a global identity verification and fraud prevention service provider, has introduced a simplified onboarding solution powered by electronic bank-based identity checks. Businesses that previously relied on physical ID document verification can now give users the option to complete the process through an electronic ID eIDV flow when official documents are not in hand. This update addresses a common issue in Know Your Customer KYC onboarding, where customers abandon the process simply beca...

Group-IB, a creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, announces it is an initial data contributor to the newly released MITRE Fight Fraud Framework™ (F3) developed by MITRE Corporation. The company also confirmed plans to integrate the standard into its Fraud Intelligence platform, enabling organisations to apply the new standard alongside real-time, adversary-driven fraud intelligence. Major financial institutions As one of a strategic grou...

Altech Corporation, a pioneer in industrial automation solutions, has added 60A plugs and sockets to its family of IEC 60309 Series II pin and sleeve devices. As AI, IoT and other technologies push the power delivery limits of pin and sleeve connector technology in data centres and other demanding equipment, Altech’s IEC 60309 Series II 60A pin and sleeve products ensure safety, reliability and continuous uptime and comply with UL 1682. Anti-tracking properties The series is characteriz...

Camelot Secure, a cybersecurity company focused on AI-driven security operations, announces it has been named a 2026 CIO 100 Award winner for its use of agentic AI and orchestration to automate threat hunting, infrastructure workflows, and incident response within its Secure360 platform. The CIO 100 Awards, now in their 40th year, recognise organisations that use technology to drive measurable business outcomes, including operational efficiency, innovation, and improved security performance. O...

Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) announces the launch of its new VUE Camera line, a trio of 5MP cameras designed to deliver enhanced visibility, intelligent detection and proactive deterrence across a wide range of applications. Building on the recent introduction of the VUE Video Doorbell, this release strengthens the VUE portfolio with new professional-grade cameras that offer improved performance, expanded capabilities and seamless integration across the DMP ecosystem. The VUE lineup includ...

Invicti, a pioneer in application security testing, announces the availability of its new DAST-to-SAST correlation capability, designed to help organisations rapidly identify and fix runtime vulnerabilities with unmatched accuracy and speed. Modern DevOps teams face increasing pressure to deliver software quickly without compromising security. Traditional Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) solutions amplify the pressure by surfacing verified runtime vulnerabilities when run late in the...

Euralarm has published a position paper on Article 5.4 of the proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA), welcoming the objective of improving transparency around network technology migrations while warning that the currently proposed two-year notice period is insufficient for life-safety services. Fire safety, security and social alarm systems across Europe rely heavily on public electronic communications networks to transmit emergency signals. Millions of installed devices – including fire ala...

Genetec Inc, the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announces its plans for The Security Event, taking place from 28-30 April 2026 at the NEC in Birmingham. Alongside strategic partners, it will demonstrate how emerging technologies, including cloud, AI, unified platforms, and modern system architectures, are reshaping the security landscape. Genetec will host visitors on Stand 5/J10, where it will be presenting its unified platform, cloud-enabled architecture, and a rapidly expa...

Matrix announced native integration of its enterprise-grade Network Cameras with Milestone XProtect®, the world’s pioneer open platform video management software. The integration is officially verified and listed under Milestone’s Supported Devices List, providing independent confirmation of interoperability for consultants, system integrators, and enterprise customers. Integration benefits The integration enables Matrix cameras to operate seamlessly within Milestone XPr...

The Panomera® V8 from Dallmeier has been awarded the prestigious iF Design Award 2026. This award is recognised as one of the world’s most renowned design honors. International recognition for design and functionality The iF Design Award is presented by iF International Forum Design GmbH, one of the world’s longest-established independent design institutions. For over 70 years, it has been recognised globally as a symbol of outstanding design excellence. This year, more than 1...