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Axis unveils unified security range across cameras, readers
Smart Cities

Axis unveils unified security range across cameras, readers

Customers will gain more options for integrated site security as new cameras, readers and thermal devices arrive from June and the second quarter.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Yubico appoints chief marketing officer as phishing grows
Digital Transformation

Yubico appoints chief marketing officer as phishing grows

Rising AI-driven attacks are pushing firms towards phishing-resistant logins, sharpening demand for hardware-backed authentication across the sector.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
ROC launches Face1 biometric reader for access control
Surveillance

ROC launches Face1 biometric reader for access control

The new reader lets sites add biometric checks and live threat detection without replacing existing doors, zoning or permission systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Veeam joins Cybersecurity Coalition as policy debates grow
Virtualisation

Veeam joins Cybersecurity Coalition as policy debates grow

The move gives the policy group a stronger voice on data resilience and AI governance as governments weigh new cybersecurity rules.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Varist launches free malware scanner amid AI threat
Cloud Security

Varist launches free malware scanner amid AI threat

Iceland-based Varist has launched a free malware scanner that rates suspicious files in seconds to counter fast-evolving AI-driven threats.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026
Cyware unveils Agentic AI Fabric for threat defence
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyware unveils Agentic AI Fabric for threat defence

Cyware launches Agentic AI Fabric, adding goal-driven analyst agents to automate threat intel, detection engineering and incident response.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Genetec boosts cloud access control with visitor tools
Surveillance

Genetec boosts cloud access control with visitor tools

Genetec updates its Security Centre SaaS with unified visitor management, broader intrusion hardware support and facial authentication.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Genetec upgrades Security Centre SaaS for access control
Surveillance

Genetec upgrades Security Centre SaaS for access control

Genetec has upgraded Security Centre SaaS with a unified front desk interface, broader intrusion support and optional facial authentication.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Brivo unveils Eeva AI agent for smarter video security
Data Protection

Brivo unveils Eeva AI agent for smarter video security

Brivo launches Eeva, an AI video agent that uses plain-English prompts to spot risks and automate actions across existing camera networks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Sweep wins cybersecurity firms for Salesforce control
Data Protection

Sweep wins cybersecurity firms for Salesforce control

Sweep lands SailPoint, Wiz, Vanta and Varonis as security vendors seek tighter control and audit-ready visibility over Salesforce sprawl.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
LastPass unveils browser-based Secure Access Essentials
Encryption

LastPass unveils browser-based Secure Access Essentials

LastPass launches Secure Access Essentials, a browser-focused suite to secure access to workplace apps, SaaS and unsanctioned AI tools.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026

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Genetec to showcase cloud AI security in Birmingham
Data Protection

Genetec to showcase cloud AI security in Birmingham

Buyers weighing cloud migration and AI will see integrated security systems at The Security Event, as partners pitch staged upgrades and interoperability.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
What modern businesses expect from security providers
Digital Transformation

What modern businesses expect from security providers

Businesses now want security that integrates with daily operations, scales with growth and responds quickly when incidents arise.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
ROC Access Face1 wins SIA Best in Biometrics award
Data Protection

ROC Access Face1 wins SIA Best in Biometrics award

The award highlights growing demand for biometric readers that add threat detection and watch-listing at entry points, beyond simple access checks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
Argenbright Security picks Totalmobile for UK workforce
Digital Transformation

Argenbright Security picks Totalmobile for UK workforce

Real-time scheduling will help the security firm cope with urgent call-outs and late shift changes that older systems could not manage.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Gallagher launches AR installer training for Australia
Partner Programmes

Gallagher launches AR installer training for Australia

Gallagher Security is rolling out a trainer-led AR hardware installer course in Australia, with bookings from 1 April and sessions from 23 June.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Gallagher leader named to 2026 Women in Security list
Unified Communications

Gallagher leader named to 2026 Women in Security list

Gallagher Security marketing director Melissa Vidakovic has been named to SIA's 2026 Women in Security Forum Power 100 list.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026