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Balancing operational efficiencies and customer satisfaction with costs, resources, and legislative obligations is a challenge faced by every security services provider offering keyholding and alarm response. While mobile security operations must adhere to strict compliance, with BS 7984 standard and SIA licencing for guards at the very core of the operations, security providers are increasingly contending with a wider range of regulations. Among the most pressing are sustainability requirement...

HiveWatch, the AI-driven physical security platform, announced it has appointed James Segil to its board of directors. Segil joins at a pivotal moment for the company following its recent $33 million Series B funding round, led by Anthos Capital with participation from Harmonic Growth Partners, Across Capital, and existing investors.  Segil’s addition to the board brings invaluable strategic guidance from someone who disrupted a major physical security category – turn...

ASIS International, the world's largest association for security management professionals, is pleased to announce the opening of its Call for Proposals for the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2026, inviting industry experts, thought leaders, and practitioners to submit cutting-edge presentations across critical security domains.  Additionally, the association is seeking distinguished security professionals to serve as proposal reviewers, furthering the conference's...

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...

Verkada, a pioneer in AI-powered physical security technology, announced CapitalG is pioneering an investment at a $5.8 billion valuation - an increase of $1.3 billion since the announcement of its Series E in February. The investment will accelerate Verkada's AI capabilities and may also enable liquidity for employees, and comes as the company surpasses $1 billion in annualised bookings. AI-powered transformation "AI is fundamentally transforming how organisations protect people and places,...

The Security Industry Authority is encouraging the public to stay vigilant and report issues to security this winter as part of its ‘Safe Season Together’ campaign. At the heart of the campaign is the recognition that public safety is a collaborative effort. As the festive period begins, the Security Industry Authority is reminding everyone of the important role they play in keeping themselves and others safe. Highlighting the need for those out and about in December and January to...

Magenta Security Services marked its 30th anniversary in style last night at the Security & Fire Excellence Awards, where the company was named Security & Fire Sustainability Champion for the third year running. The Security & Fire Awards for Excellence are recognised across the sector as a benchmark for outstanding performance, innovation and best practice in both security and fire. The Sustainability Champion category honours organisations that demonstrate leadership in environmen...

SAGE Integration is excited to announce the newest office in Ripley, Tennessee, located at 567 Highway 51 South, Ripley, TN 38063. The latest expansion continues to enhance SAGE's ability to serve its expanding regional client base and address the rising demand for advanced electronic security solutions in the region. The new Ripley office will bolster local operations, enabling quicker response times, improved service, and deeper engagement with clients and the community while supporting our N...

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...

Global security manufacturer - Gallagher Security is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Fortified Security, a pioneering perimeter systems integrator with over 30 years of specialised experience. This collaboration enables Gallagher’s Channel Partners across the Americas to offer enhanced perimeter security solutions to their customers, supported by Fortified’s expert design and installation services.  Long-term client relationships This partnership empowers Galla...

Google Cloud announced a significant, multi-million-dollar contract with the NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) to deliver highly secure, sovereign cloud capabilities. This strategic partnership is a major step in bolstering NATO's digital infrastructure, strengthening its data governance, and enabling it to securely leverage cutting-edge cloud and AI capabilities.  NCIA selected Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) to support the Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre (JATE...

Hackuity, the risk-based vulnerability management provider, released new research revealing the mounting pressure on security teams as they struggle to keep pace with the rising number of CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures).  The Vulnerability Management Report explores the challenges of vulnerability mafnagement and includes insights from 200 IT security decision-makers across the UK and APAC.  Additional strain As the number of CVEs continues to rise, nearly half (46%) of...

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...

Intellian Technologies Inc., a global provider of resilient multi-constellation, feature-rich satellite user terminals and communications solutions, and OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, have announced a new product portfolio of Intellian Flat Panel user terminals for use on OneWeb’s network.   Flat Panel Series Intellian’s Flat Panel Series is a suite of both Pro and Compact user terminals that deliver exceptional performance in sle...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, along with its wholly owned subsidiaries, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), and Robotic Assistance Devices Group (RAD-G), announced that CEO/CTO and founder Steve Reinharz will present at ISC East in New York City Wednesday afternoon on the rise of agentic AI in real time security. His session will feature SARA™ (Speaking Autonomous Responsive Agent), the Company...

On Wednesday, November 19, starting at 08:00 CST, ASSA ABLOY hosts its Capital Markets Day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Nico Delvaux, President & CEO and Erik Pieder, CFO, will provide an update on ASSA ABLOY’s strategy and direction, including an overview of the company’s strategic objectives and priorities to accelerate profitable growth.  The financial targets of an EBIT-margin of 16-17% and annual sales growth of 10% over a business cycle are re-confirmed. No deta...

Sielox, the established industry pioneer in intelligent layered access control and crisis event management solutions, is showcasing its latest innovations with Real Intelligence at ISC East 2025 in booth 426. Their flagship access control platform, Pinnacle, offers security teams unprecedented insights and visibility through access and event data. Featuring hundreds of user-selectable filters, Pinnacle gives operators the tools they need to not only collect valuable data, but draw operational i...

BSRIA, a pioneering provider of testing, research, and consultancy services, has appointed John Taylor as Publications Manager. This strategic appointment will increase the volume of high-quality guidance, reports, brochures, how-to-guides, and more, while accelerating the digital transformation of BSRIA’s content. A key part of Taylor's remit will be to help transition BSRIA's publications to be more digitally enabled and accessible. Taylor will evolve content delivery from traditional,...

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...

FireMon, the pioneering network security and firewall policy management company, detailed expanded support for Zero Trust microsegmentation across hybrid environments, including a deeper integration with Illumio and continued coverage for VMware NSX and Zscaler. By normalising, analysing, and continuously validating segmentation intent across network, virtual, and host enforcement points, FireMon helps security teams operationalise Zero Trust at enterprise scale. Firewall governance...

Everon, a major security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions, ranked the third-largest security company in the U.S. by SDM Magazine, announced a strategic expansion of its regional structure, adding a new region and appointing seasoned senior leaders to drive operational excellence and elevate the overall customer experience.  The growth to four dedicated regions – Central / Gulf, East, North / West, and Pacific – will a...

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&...

Omnisys introduces the BRO (Battle Resource Optimisation) C-UAS system, a field-proven, real-time optimisation platform built to help airport organisations mitigate the growing threat of unauthorised and hostile unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The system enables data-driven, proportionate responses to aerial threats, ensuring passenger safety while maintaining airport operations. In recent months, airports across Europe and the US have faced repeated shutdowns due to unauthorised drones. Munich...

Rapid7, a pioneer in threat detection and exposure management, has released its Q3 2025 Threat Landscape Report, revealing how threat actors are accelerating the race between vulnerability disclosure and exploitation, consolidating ransomware power structures, and increasingly weaponising artificial intelligence to evade detection.  The report draws from Rapid7’s Intelligence Hub, AttackerKB, incident response, and managed detection and response (MDR) telemetry, offering data-driven...

SecurityBridge, creator of the Cybersecurity Command Center for SAP, announced that the SecurityBridge Threat Research Labs uncovered a critical SAP vulnerability rated a 9.9 out of 10 severity, and gave its customers advanced notice on October 30, 2025, to update detection signatures before the vulnerability was publicly disclosed.  In total, the Threat Research Labs uncovered three vulnerabilities that were among the 25 new and updated SAP Security Notes SAP published for its November Pa...

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...

The Board of Directors of TE Connectivity plc, a world pioneer in connectors and sensors, has appointed Ken Washington to the board, effective November 17, 2025. "We are very pleased to have Dr. Washington join as a new director to TE's board," said TE Connectivity Chairman John Davidson. "He brings substantial experience and expertise in leading technology development for global companies that will serve TE well as we continue to drive forward innovations for industrial and transportation...

Suprema, a pioneer in AI-powered access control and security solutions, announced the launch of BioStar X, its most advanced unified security platform. BioStar X unifies world-pioneering biometric access control and video surveillance, into a single, scalable platform, delivering total control, integrated monitoring, and enterprise-grade resilience. Advanced access control features The new BioStar X offers total control through a unified monitoring console. Administrators can view intera...

Altronix, a global pioneer in power and networking solutions, is showcasing its latest innovations that elevate security and system performance at The Security Event Asia stand 1919. Making its global debut is the new eFlow Pro Series auto-ranging power supply/charger with enhanced features providing greater versatility for myriad access control and security applications. Altronix will also showcase new Access & Power integration products, Networking solutions for single pair ethernet, Fibr...

The S12 Security Guarding Industry Leadership Group has announced the appointment of Paul Fullwood as its Chief of Staff, marking a significant step forward in the group’s mission to strengthen industry collaboration, shape policy, elevate standards and enhance public safety. The appointment follows the formation period for the S12, including the completion of an industry-wide consultation survey, the establishment of 15 distinct workstreams, and the opening of regist...