Surveillance & Security News for February 2026

Pioneer global access solutions provider Salto, part of SALTO WECOSYSTEM, expands its residential smart locking technology with the launch of the Salto DBolt Touch Outdoor model. The DBolt Touch Outdoor is an IP55-rated smart deadbolt designed to deliver secure, keyless access to exterior and weather-exposed residential doors. About DBolt Touch Outdoor The Salto DBolt Touch Outdoor is a smart locking solution for both retrofit and new construction multifamily properties, extending smart acce...

2026 is set to be a banner year for sporting events around the globe. From the winter games to the world’s premier soccer tournament happening this summer, host cities will be under tremendous pressure to keep residents and visitors safe. When athletes take to the field or hit the slopes, it always marks the culmination of years of planning and preparation — not only for the competitors, but also for the teams responsible for their safety and security. In many ways, both groups s...

Skills for Security is supporting the Safety & Security Event Series’ newly launched Next Gen Network, recognising the initiative as a valuable platform for early-career professionals working across the security, safety, workplace and integration sectors. The Next Gen Network has been created to give emerging talent a stronger and more visible voice within the industry.  Designed to run across the 2026 exhibition series, taking place on 28 to 30 April 2026, the initiative will p...

Checkpoint Systems introduces SFERO™ RFID Checkout, the first RFID Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) antenna directly integrated into the checkout lane.  This innovation expands the SFERO™ portfolio and marks a new milestone in store protection by extending security directly to the POS. Designed primarily for grocery and CPG retailers, SFERO™ RFID Checkout illustrates the rapid evolution of RFID applications beyond apparel toward increasingly diverse and complex retai...

In the modern security landscape, AI is no longer a futuristic luxury. It is the cornerstone of safety. From detecting potential hazards in real-time to optimising traffic flow, AI has empowered organisations to see what the human eye might miss. However, as AI’s capabilities expand, so does a critical question for users, “Can we trust the intelligence behind the lens?” At Hanwha Vision, they believe that innovation without accountability is a liability. This is why they are p...

Verkada, a pioneer in AI-powered physical security technology, announces the appointment of Mark Coates as Vice President of EMEA. In this role, Coates will oversee Verkada's strategy, operations, and go-to-market execution across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, where the company already serves a rapidly expanding base of customers and partners. "EMEA is a critical region for Verkada, with strong demand from enterprises and fast-growing organisations looking to modernise physical security...

Telguard, a pioneer in security and life-safety communications, proudly marks its 40th anniversary, celebrating four decades of innovation, reliability, and customer-first service. Founded in 1986 by William De Nicolo, Telguard emerged from a simple but powerful idea: everyone deserves the peace of mind that comes with a truly secure home or business. At a time when landline-based alarm systems could be disabled with a single snip of wire, Telguard pioneered cellular communication technology to...

Global cybersecurity pioneer AlgoSec has released its annual State of Network Security Report, providing a comprehensive vendor-agnostic analysis of today’s network security landscape. The report identifies a decisive shift in how organisations are responding to network evolution and hybrid architecture sprawl, with the focus shifting back towards consolidation; defined by unification, automation and control as businesses look to manage visibility of risk and resilience posture. Based on...

SailPoint, Inc., a pioneer in unified identity security for enterprises, is showcasing how its customers are embracing the new era of adaptive identity security. As businesses increasingly adopt AI and automation, they face a growing challenge: securing an explosion of non-human identities such as machines and AI agents. SailPoint is addressing this new reality head-on, delivering the next generation of identity security that is built to adapt and scale for the modern enterprise. Rapid integra...

Semperis, the identity-driven cyber resilience and crisis management company, announces the acquisition of MightyID, the best-of-breed identity resilience specialist for cloud identity providers Okta and Ping. This acquisition allows Semperis to extend true cyber resilience with identity-first security and crisis management across complex hybrid identity environments including Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Entra ID, Okta and Ping. “This strategic move furthers our mission to help organ...

VITEC, a pioneer in IP video streaming solutions, has partnered with the Jordan Design & Development Bureau (JODDB) to successfully integrate low latency video streaming technology to enable secure, real time Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations across remote and rugged border regions. The vehicle-mounted mobile solution, which was integrated and commissioned by Haupshy, sees VITEC technology pair with the Dragon Eye electro optical (EO) system and Al Oqab mobile...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its proactive AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software has been deployed by Colonial Heights School District in Virginia to mitigate potential gun-related violence as experienced in other schools throughout the country.   Located just south of Richmond, the Colonial Heights School District serv...

Driven by Chile’s updated telecom regulations, Agile Ingeniería y Consultoría has partnered with Regula, a global developer of Identity Verification (IDV) solutions, to deploy a high-volume, high-compliance IDV system. The platform now enables the Chilean telecom sector to process more than 300,000 identity checks each month with the same document authentication accuracy used at border checkpoints, achieving a 96% conversion rate and full alignment with the country’s...

Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event, running from 2-4 June 2026 at Excel, has announced the launch of its first Cyber Startup Programme, a major new initiative designed to champion the next generation of cybersecurity innovators and strengthen the future of the cyber ecosystem. The new programme will debut at Infosecurity Europe 2026, designed to shine a light on the next generation of cybersecurity innovators, bringing startup founders, investors and...

Gunnebo Entrance Control will return to Passenger Terminal Expo 2026, showcasing how latest intelligent entrance control solutions can support secure, efficient and passenger-friendly airport environments.  Gate technologies On stand B290, as a global provider of stylish entrance control solutions, Gunnebo Entrance Control will demonstrate a range of boarding, pre-security and immigration gate technologies designed to respond to the operational, spatial and aesthetic challenges faced by s...

Comelit-PAC has expanded its access control portfolio with the launch of PAC Lock, a fully integrated offline locking solution that enables customers to manage wired and wireless doors within the same Access Central™ platform. PAC Lock brings the benefits of Open Security Standard (OSS) offline technology to the PAC ecosystem. The result is a practical and scalable way to extend access control to areas where cabling or constant connectivity may not be possible or cost-effective. Evolutio...

FireMon, the foremost network security and firewall policy management company, announced the general availability of its integration with Illumio, giving organisations operational control over both microsegmentation and traditional firewall policies from a single platform. Zero Trust adoption risks lie at the point of implementation. Policy conflicts between segmentation and firewall rules stall deployments, leaving even strong designs incomplete and unenforced. These conflicts are not visibili...

The European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS) and the Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure (DIVD) announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on vulnerability discovery, disclosure and resolution affecting Europe’s power grids and other critical infrastructure. The MoU was signed yesterday during ENCS’ annual General Assembly meeting, held at ENCS headquarters in The Hague. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration be...

Alcatraz, the pioneer in facial biometric authentication for physical access, announces the appointment of Erik Nord as Director of Business Development for Europe. Erik will play a key role in driving Alcatraz’s European growth strategy, as the company scales its presence across the continent. Erik brings more than 20 years of experience in security solutions, specialising in integrating complex software and hardware into user-centric systems. Throughout his career, he has focused on del...

Veeam Software, the #1 pioneer by market share in Data Resilience, announces the appointment of Piero Gallucci as Regional Vice President for UK and Ireland. With more than 25 years of experience in sales, channel management, and enterprise technology, Piero will lead Veeam’s UK&I operations, supporting customers in achieving data resilience, security, and business continuity.  Customer success initiatives Prior to joining Veeam, Piero served as Area Vice President and General Manag...

ISC West 2026, hosted March 23 to March 27 in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), announces a robust SIA Education@ISC Program (Platinum Education Sponsors: Ambient.Ai and Axis Communications) aimed to educate the industry on what’s new and next. With a three-day keynote series and sessions featuring top cybersecurity experts and stakeholders from organisations across the private and public sector, 2026 sessions will provide attendees with invaluabl...

A new public facing analysis of executive targeting reveals a sharp escalation in threats against senior corporate leaders, with incident levels reaching their highest point on record in 2025. The study, Executive Targeting Report: Analysis of Attacks on Corporate Executives from 2003-2025, documents 424 targeted incidents worldwide between 2003 and October 31, 2025, drawing on open source reporting from verified media and public records. As of late 2025, incident volume had already doubled tot...

Cozaint Corporation, the pioneer in high-capacity video surveillance storage, announced a major disruption to the video surveillance industry’s pricing standards. Effective immediately, Cozaint is subsidising the upfront cost of its ALICE1 and askALICE hardware platforms, allowing end-customers to deploy enterprise-grade, long-term retention solutions at significantly lower costs of traditional hard-drive-only systems. As security departments shift toward AI-powered analytics, the need to...

HID, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions and an ASSA ABLOY Group company, announces a major expansion of its customer service operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), establishing a new benchmark for support in the security identity sector. The initiative, which recently received the UK’s Fire & Security Excellence Award for Best Customer Service Provider, resulted in a 76-point improvement in the company’s Net Promoter Score (NPS) and a Customer Satisfa...

Iris ID, the pioneer in non-contact biometric identity authentication technologies, announces that its iA FacePAD algorithm v2.5.3 has successfully achieved Level 2 Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) compliance. Testing was conducted by iBeta Quality Assurance using Iris ID’s exclusive, iBAR 600E device in conjunction with the iBAR 600E CS REST API demo application. The advancement from Level 1 to Level 2 compliance underscores Iris ID’s commitment to delivering biometric solutions...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired NSP Security in the UK, a company providing design, manufacturing and installation of access control solutions primarily within the student accommodation segment. Authority comments "I am very pleased to welcome NSP into ASSA ABLOY, an exciting technological addition that will reinforce our current offering within the hospitality business, and provide complementary growth opportunities,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. “NSP is a provider...

DoorBird, one of the pioneer providers of intelligent door communication systems, is unveiling a technological world first at ISE in Barcelona. For the first time, IP video intercom systems with integrated 5G mobile connectivity are available on the market. With the new D31TDV 5G and D31TDH 5G models, DoorBird enables a reliable internet connection without the need for Ethernet cabling, redefining flexibility and system resilience in door communication through 5G technology. Significantly simp...

The biggest cybersecurity risks to organisations are not zero-day vulnerabilities or exotic malware, but attackers quietly abusing the same trusted internal access paths businesses rely on every day, research from Zero Networks confirmed today. Since such breaches are, ultimately, impossible to prevent, organisations need to fundamentally shift their cybersecurity strategies: away from focusing solely on preventing access, and towards limiting what IT assets intruders can reach and exploit once...

Atos, a pioneer in secure, AI-driven digital transformation, has joined Movement to Work, a UK-wide employer-led movement dedicated to breaking the ‘no experience – no job’ cycle facing young people not in education, employment or training (NEET). While Atos’ existing early careers and outreach programmes have traditionally focused on schools, colleges, and universities, joining Movement to Work enables the company to extend its reach to the young people who are furthest...

VIVOTEK, the global security solution provider, announces major enhancements to its VORTEX cloud platform, introducing the generative AI-Powered “Think Alert” feature alongside advanced personal safety detection capabilities. These upgrades are designed to enable enterprises and public-sector organisations to strengthen operational resilience, improve risk response, and elevate overall security efficiency. Cloud security ecosystem To further expand its cloud security ecosystem, VO...