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As 2026 approaches, cybersecurity threats are evolving at an unprecedented speed. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face rising exposure as perpetrators adopt advanced AI, expand commercialised cybercrime platforms, and intensify nation-state activity. Recent intelligence, including the CrowdStrike 2025 European Threat Landscape Report, highlights how attackers are becoming faster, more capable, and more varied in their methods, raising the stakes across the UK’s interconnected su...

Zimperium, the world's pioneer in mobile security, now announced that Alistaire Davidson has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer, reporting directly to CEO Shridhar Mittal. Alistaire brings more than 20 years of finance leadership experience across private equity–backed and public software companies. Alistaire most recently served as Regional CFO, Americas at The Access Group, where he led the post-acquisition integration of two strategic business units. Prior to The Access Grou...

Teleport is excited to announce it has been named the winner of Rising Star Partner of the Year, recognising Teleport as a top Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner that has seen significant YoY growth in its technology business. Announced during the Partner Awards Gala at AWS re:Invent 2025, the Geographic and Global AWS Partner Awards recognise a wide range of AWS Partners that have embraced specialisation, innovation, and cooperation over the past year. Geo and Global AWS Partner Awards recognis...

ServiceNow, the AI control tower for business reinvention, announced its intent to acquire Veza, a pioneer in identity security. The acquisition will extend the capabilities of ServiceNow’s Security and Risk portfolios into one of cybersecurity’s most important areas that is at the forefront of every breach now – Identity Security. This will enable organisations to understand and control who and what has access to their critical data, applications, systems, and AI artifacts. A...

Salto, a pioneer in smart access technology, proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025. Marking a quarter century of transformative innovation, Salto continues to lead the industry by redefining how people experience access and secure spaces worldwide. Founded in 2000, Salto began with a bold vision to create universal, wire-free, and networked smart locking systems. From its early days as a small startup in northern Spain, Salto has grown into SALTO WECOSYSTEM – a global force unit...

As AI-generated phishing attacks flood inboxes with more realistic and personalised scams, DigiCert, a pioneer in intelligent trust, today released new research revealing that consumers are turning to verified brand identities in email for reassurance--especially during Cyber Week.  The study, conducted by independent research firm Vitreous World, surveyed 5,000 consumers across the U.S., U.K., Australia, and New Zealand to understand how verified logos and sender authentication will...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2026.  In 2026, the conversation around cloud adoption will continue to mature. Organisations will prioritize solutions that offer deployment flexibility and scalability. Rather than committing to a single deployment model, enterprises will evaluate each workload based on performance, cost, and data residency requirements. They will then choose the en...

iDenfy, a pioneering global RegTech service provider, best known for its identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, designed to help regulated businesses comply with evolving compliance requirements, is noticing new threats in the music industry.  From iDenfy’s successful launch in 2017, AI and the convenience of online services have opened a door for bad actors to misuse online platforms, including in more niche sectors like streaming and music distribution. Last year, a...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announced the appointment of Jos Beernink as Vice President Europe for its Physical Access Control (PACS) business. In this role, Beernink will lead HID’s strategy, sales and operations across the whole European region, helping organisations leverage trusted identity and access control technologies to create a secure, smarter and more efficient workplace and physical spaces. Prior roles of Beernink  Beernink brings more than 2...

HID, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions, has achieved Texas Risk and Authorisation Management Program (TX-RAMP) certification for its Public Key Infrastructure as a Service (PKIaaS) solution. This certification demonstrates HID’s commitment to cybersecurity excellence and enables Texas state and local government to confidently engage with approved, trusted providers to procure secure, cloud-based certificate lifecycle management services with faster timelines and reduced administrati...

DigiCert, a global pioneer in intelligent trust, announced that it has joined the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) Partner Program as a Select Partner. As part of this programme, 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 policy-driven cryptographic go...

Accredit Solutions, a pioneer in accreditation, credentialing, and access-management technology for major sporting, entertainment, and government events and venues, has announced the establishment of a new local entity in Saudi Arabia, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the region and its alignment with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. Accredit Solutions has supported major projects in Saudi Arabia since 2019, working with NEOM on the NEOM Beach Games (2019–2024) and providing ac...

ELATEC, a pioneering manufacturer of access technologies, specialising in RFID readers and credentials, has released its latest software development toolkit, TWN4 DevPack 5.07. The new version delivers faster performance, stronger security and greater flexibility for configuring and managing RFID readers, enabling flexible and future-proof access solutions.  Future-ready authentication solutions “With every DevPack release, our goal is to make life easier for developers,&...

New data from IDScan.net has revealed a significant rise in the use of false identity documents, signalling a growing threat to security and compliance in the gaming sector.   Derived from an analysis of over 18 million ID scans conducted across casinos in the US, the findings show that the prevalence of ID fraud increased 204% from 2024 to 2025. The spike marks an accelerated trend in fraudulent activity, outpacing the 23% increase recorded between 2023 and 2024. Combination of...

Detection Technology Plc has updated its strategy for 2026-2030. In line with the DT2030 strategy, the company aims to outgrow the global X-ray detector market by increasing added-value and focusing on the fastest-growing imaging applications. The company’s mid-term financial targets remain unchanged. The DT2030 strategy builds on the company’s core strengths, and its implementation reinforces the company’s position as a pioneer in X-ray detector solutions. The company seeks n...

Gallagher Security continues to deliver on its promise of future-ready innovation with the release of Command Centre v9.40, introducing powerful new capabilities for the Controller 7000 product range. This release marks a significant leap forward for Gallagher’s award-winning site management platform, with enhanced scalability, performance, and proactive system management, reinforcing Gallagher’s commitment to supporting complex, high-density access control environments. Gallagher&...

iDenfy, a RegTech provider of identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, announced its latest software solution that connects to the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) data source into its Know Your Customer (KYC) verification platform. Combined with other KYC tools, such as an additional licence check option, companies will now have a new workflow option that instantly verifies any U.S. citizen's driver’s licence faster. This will help ensure a higher...

RecFaces, a global developer of facial recognition software solutions, has announced major updates to its flagship products Id-Guard and Id-Gate, delivering new levels of accuracy, security, and usability to its partners and customers worldwide.  Both solutions are now powered by an upgraded version of a facial recognition algorithm ranked among the Top 5 globally by NIST. The latest version significantly increases identification accuracy and consistency, particularly in challenging condit...

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon in Atlanta, Teleport, the pioneer in Infrastructure Identity, announced expanded support for Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) within its Identity Security product. The new integration provides organisations with unprecedented visibility into Amazon EKS cluster activity, enabling teams to identify shadow access, privilege escalation, and identity-based risks across their managed Kubernetes environments. Teleport’s enhanced EKS support debuts at&nbs...

As self-service technology continues to transform customer experiences across industries, NRT Technology, a major provider of cutting-edge payment and guest service solutions for the gaming industry, and IDScan.net, a pioneer in identity verification technology, are proud to announce the launch of a new self-service ID verification kiosk designed for casinos and retail enterprises seeking to automate customer verification. In 30 seconds or less, the newly introduced kiosk redefines how business...

Teleport, a pioneering provider of identity security solutions for engineering and infrastructure teams, has been named an IDC Innovator in the IDC Innovators: Security for Agentic AI, 2025 (doc # US53737325, September 2025) report. According to the report, “Teleport brings a pragmatic approach to securing agentic AI by embedding AI identity and access controls directly into its Infrastructure Identity Platform. For CISOs navigating the complexity of AI adoption, this means AI agents are...

artius.iD, the pioneer in secure, self-managed identity and decentralised ID management, has appointed the founder of Docusign, Court Lorenzini, to its Board of Strategic Advisors.  The appointment comes as artius.iD continues to tap into the growing demand for sophisticated ID solutions to protect against complex AI-enabled threats. New global standard for how trust Lorenzini is an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with more than three decades of experience founding and scaling high-g...

SecurityBridge, creator of the Cybersecurity Command Centre for SAP, announced that Bill Oliver, Managing Director for the Americas, and Tim Alsop, Product Architect and Managing Director for the U.K., will present at ASUG Tech Connect 2025 on strategies for securing SAP environments.  Their session, “Securing the Digital Core: SAP Cybersecurity Strategies,” will highlight the SecurityBridge Platform and the newly integrated TrustBroker technology, demonstrating how these...

WatchGuard Technologies, a global pioneer in unified cybersecurity for managed service, announced a major expansion of its WatchGuard Cloud PSA (Professional Services Automation), now offering deep, native support for ConnectWise Manage, Autotask PSA, and HaloPSA.  This broad integration ‒ which includes the entire portfolio of Network, Identity, Endpoint, and MDR services ‒ solidifies WatchGuard's continued commitment to empowering MSPs by embedding security management directly into the c...

Princeton Identity, a pioneer in advanced iris biometric identity solutions, is proud to announce that Brian K. Tuskan has joined the company as its newest Executive Advisor. Tuskan brings more than two decades of experience in law enforcement and corporate security leadership, having served as Chief Security Officer for both Microsoft and ServiceNow, where he helped define industry-pioneering programs in global security, safety, and intelligence-driven operations. Deep strategic security expe...

Vonage, a part of Ericsson, announced that, together with pioneers from Aduna, Deutsche Telekom, and mBank, it is participating in the World Banking Forum in Athens. The event convenes senior banking executives and technology pioneers from around the world to advance modern banking through technology innovation and digital transformation. Rise of digital channels An increase in fraud has emerged from the rise of digital channels in financial services and con...

Teleport announced that it has been named to the 2026 Fortune Cyber 60 list, recognizing its rapid growth and commitment to delivering identity security solutions to engineering and infrastructure teams. More than 600 companies, including three of the top five financial services firms and the pioneers in AI research, compute, and cloud, depend on Teleport to reduce risk and simplify access. Access and identity security Teleport improves business velocity and infrastructure resiliency by manag...

Corsha, the first and only Machine Identity Provider (mIDP) purpose-built to secure machine-to-machine (M2M) communication across operational systems and critical infrastructure, introduces a partnership and new platform integration with Dragos, Inc., a pioneer in operational technology (OT) cybersecurity. Together, Corsha and Dragos are transforming how organisations secure industrial systems by combining machine identity and threat detection to give security teams complete visibility, precis...

iDenfy, a pioneering identity verification and fraud prevention software provider, announced the launch of its Criminal Background Check feature, allowing businesses to automatically screen different government databases, extract information about an individual, and help find out if they have links to crime. This helps streamline access to official government databases from all U.S. states and improve risk assessment practices, especially for U.S.-based entities and their clients that need to b...

AMAG Technology™, a world pioneer in access control, identity management, and integrated security solutions, is naming Suprema as its strategic partner for biometric readers. This formalised partnership builds on years of successful collaboration and ensures customers worldwide benefit from a fully integrated solution that combines AMAG’s Symmetry™ Solution Suite with Suprema’s biometric technology. AMAG’s Symmetry system Suprema’s industry-pioneering biome...