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Incode Technologies, a foremost leader in AI-powered identity verification and fraud prevention, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Identiq, a company specialising in privacy-enhancing cryptographic solutions for peer-to-peer anti-fraud collaboration. Incode announced this acquisition as part of a $100 million commitment to advancing its original privacy-preserving identity infrastructure. The funds will be used to enhance on-device processing capabilities, continue R&D in...

Gunnebo Entrance Control has launched HiSec Nova, a new security portal introducing three newly developed technologies covering occupancy detection, drive control and system intelligence. Developed for environments where organisations require effective control of authorised entrance without the need for ballistic or attack-rated protection, HiSec Nova combines advanced detection capabilities with a compact footprint together with simplified installation and servicing. Advanced security portal...

ZeroEyes, creators of the multi-analytics weapons detection and threat intelligence platform, announces that its AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software has been deployed by Kansas’ Meade USD 226 to help protect students, staff, and visitors from gun-related threats. Located in Meade County, the district serves approximately 350 students with 40 staff members across two schools, a combined elementary campus serving pre-K through 8th grade and a high school. The add...

dormakaba has been recognised as one of TIME magazine’s Most Sustainable Companies 2026, ranking 662nd among 5,800 assessed companies worldwide. Following a comprehensive evaluation process, only 750 companies were selected for inclusion in the annual ranking. The recognition highlights organisations that are leading the way in sustainability and setting benchmarks for responsible business practices, transparency, and accountability. Reducing environmental impact “We are proud to...

Allied Universal®, one of the world’s pioneer security and facility services provider, has been named one of America’s Most Patriotic Companies according to Newsweek. In its recently released workplace study, the news outlet recognises companies for their dedication to ethical practices and alignment with fundamental American values. The recognition reflects Allied Universal’s long-standing support for military members, veterans, first responders and the communities it ser...

Salto announces the launch of the outdoor-ready version of the Salto Ælement Fusion smart locking solution. This new offering expands our electronic access portfolio to include exterior doors and challenging weather conditions. Designed for premium residential properties and the hospitality sector, this next-generation access control solution completely removes traditional lock hardware from the door face. By integrating all electronic components, battery packs, and internal boards within...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released its May–June 2026 Security Market Index (SMI), a bimonthly market research report measuring security industry executives’ current status and future expectations through a select survey of SIA members. In the latest report, 80% of respondents reported describing business conditions at their companies as either “excellent” (19%) or “good” (61%)—an 8-point increase over the percentage of positive sentimen...

Security LeadHER, the premier event dedicated to advancing women in the global security industry, welcomed 500 security leaders to the Hilton Minneapolis on June 15–16, 2026, for two days of connection, learning and community impact. Presented by ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA), this year’s gathering marked a roughly 10% increase in registrations over 2025—a clear signal of the event’s growing momentum and the expanding community it serves....

The Monitoring Association (TMA) named Chris Mahoney, MBA, MS, as its new Director of Certification. In this newly created leadership role, Mahoney will lead the growth and evolution of TMA's certification portfolio, including the Five Diamond, FirstNet, and IQ programs, while developing new credentialing opportunities to support workforce development and professional advancement throughout the professional monitoring and response industry. Supported accreditation initiatives Mahoney brings m...

Nutanix, a pioneer in hybrid multicloud computing, today published findings from the healthcare vertical edition of its eighth annual Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) survey. The report, which examines infrastructure readiness, AI adoption, and containerisation trends across healthcare organisations globally, reveals a sector under mounting pressure. AI deployment is being driven from the top, shadow AI is proliferating across clinical and administrative functions, and the infrastructure required to...

Entrust, a global pioneer in identity-centric security, today introduced a new approach to preventing account takeover in the age of AI. As attackers increasingly target high-risk moments like account recovery, device changes, and large transactions, organisations need to modernise authentication from verifying access to verifying the real human behind the transaction.  The Entrust Biometric Authentication solution brings identity-centric assurance to these critical interactions, helping...

Commvault, a pioneer in unified resilience at enterprise scale, announces a strategic partnership with Microsoft that underscores the importance of AI and cyber resilience as enterprises accelerate their move to the cloud, rapidly scale AI utilisation, and face increasingly complex data security threats. Through this partnership, Microsoft will offer Commvault’s extensive AI and cyber resilience technologies as a native ISV service on Microsoft Azure. This will give Azure customers the ab...

    Solink®, the pioneer in agentic vision intelligence, announced the general availability of Solink AI Agents, designed to bring intelligence to every part of business operations. These new capabilities turn existing video footage into action — reducing theft, preventing threats, and driving measurable revenue outcomes across every physical location.   Most enterprises have invested heavily in AI. The result? More insights. More dashboard....

Group-IB, a creator of predictive cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, today unveils its Top 10 Masked Actors for 2026 – a definitive ranking of the most prolific cybercriminal groups operating globally. The list is drawn from Group-IB's High-Tech Crime Trend Report 2026, which identifies 2026 as the year the supply chain became cybercrime's most exploited attack surface. Across more than 1,550 frontline investigations and extensive monitoring of th...

Manufacturing pioneers face a relentless pressure to achieve more with less. They must improve productivity, reduce downtime, maintain safety, and remain compliant, while simultaneously juggling skills shortages, tighter regulations, and rising costs. For firms with European operations, preparing for the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) is another consideration. For manufacturing leaders looking to stay ahead of these opportunities and headwinds, technology is becoming a critical solut...

Dragos, Inc., a pioneer in cybersecurity for operational technology (OT) environments, announces the release of EmberAI, an OT-native AI built on the Dragos Intelligence Fabric, the world's largest OT cybersecurity data set. EmberAI gives every analyst immediate access to Dragos’s OT-specific intelligence gained from over a decade of OT actions, activity, and knowledge. Putting historical and real-time intel in the hands of every security analyst, EmberAI enables teams to gain detailed vi...

DigiCert, a global pioneer in intelligent trust, announces it is bringing independent trust validation to confidential computing environments, in collaboration with Google Cloud. By applying the proven principles of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to cloud infrastructure, DigiCert will provide cryptographic verification that cloud-hosted systems and workloads are authentic, trusted, and untampered. As organisations move more sensitive applications, AI workloads, and critical operations to the c...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced that Motorola Solutions has been named a Platinum Communications Partner in support of the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP), recognising the company’s leadership in improving the public safety ecosystem, telecommunicator wellness and modernising digital alarm communication between monitoring centers and public safety agencies. As one of the largest providers of computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems, Motorola Solutions encourages ASAP adopti...

Cequence Security, a pioneer in application security, announces the launch of Intent Graph and Biometric Check, two new capabilities that extend the behavioural architecture Cequence has built on since inception. Together, they give enterprises bot defence that works across web, mobile, API, and agentic AI traffic, without depending on the client-side signals that sophisticated bots have learned to defeat. The architectural divide in bot defence is now unavoidable. While traditional bot defence...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced the acquisition of two high-performing businesses across the UK and Ireland, strengthening its footprint and furthering its mission to become the one-stop shop for all fire and security service needs. Scion Communications Limited is a fire safety and security solutions provider covering the South of England. Its core offering, spans fire alarms, security systems and access control. Scion serves a diverse commercial customer base, including education, and f...

Many businesses and buildings need trustworthy, keyless door security without the expense and invasiveness of an advanced access control system. For these premises, PIN-based digital door access adds this security efficiently, freeing managers, employees, and visitors from the cost and hassle of handling physical keys. In all kinds of workplaces, private rooms need separating – securely and reliably – from spaces where the public have free access. Their doors need a simple, standalo...

Gallagher Security has announced a significant milestone in its global growth strategy, with the establishment of a new entity in the Middle East, reinforcing the region’s importance as a key market for the business. Effective 1 August 2026, Gallagher will transition from its long-standing distribution model to a fully Gallagher-owned, direct operating presence in the region. Craig Schutte, Executive Vice President for APAC and IMEA says this evolution reflects both the strong and sustain...

Gunnebo Group has joined the United Nations Global Compact, reinforcing its commitment to conducting business in line with internationally recognised principles for responsible and ethical business practices. Through participation in the initiative, the company will further strengthen its approach to sustainability, governance and transparency while reporting annually on its progress against the UN Global Compact's Ten Principles. Broader sustainable development The United Nations Global Comp...

F5, the pioneer in delivering and securing every app and API, introduces the F5 AI Security Platform to give CISOs continuous visibility, governance, and protection across enterprise AI applications, models, agents, and the APIs connecting them. F5 also announced the acquisition of SurePath AI, a pioneer in network-based AI discovery, intent classification, and shadow AI detection, as a key component in the launch of the new F5 AI Security Platform to safeguard enterprise AI deployments. Publi...

Data Center's house the critical systems, sensitive data, and hardware that keep businesses, governments, and communities running around the clock. In these environments, uptime is everything. Risk tolerance is low. And physical security has to work seamlessly alongside daily operations without creating friction or complexity. The global data center physical security market was valued at USD 1.39 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 4.19 billion by 2033, reflecting a fundamental shift...

DigiCert, a pioneer in intelligent trust, announces it has integrated DMARC monitoring capabilities from Valimail, a DigiCert company, directly into DigiCert UltraDNS. The enhancement enables one-click activation of DMARC monitoring, giving organisations immediate visibility into the services sending email on behalf of their domains. By combining DNS management with email authentication monitoring into a single solution, DigiCert helps security teams identify authentication gaps, detect unautho...

iDenfy, the global identity verification, fraud prevention, and compliance software provider, has been recognised in G2’s Summer 2026 Report, earning 33 reward badges across multiple RegTech service categories. The awards include a Leader classification in the G2 Grid for Biometric Authentication & Digital Customer Onboarding Software, Best Results recognition, and Best Relationship, each based on verified reviews from real B2B business users on the G2 platform. Since joining G2&rsquo...

ADT, the pioneer in smart home security solutions, announced it has joined the Board of Directors of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), the global organisation behind Matter, Zigbee and Aliro — foundational standards shaping the future of connected living. The appointment places ADT alongside leading technology innovators, including Apple, Google, Amazon, Samsung and LG, reinforcing the company’s role in guiding the next era of secure, smart home experiences. Alexander C...

Corero, the distributed denial of service ("DDoS") protection specialists and champion of adaptive, real-time service availability, is pleased to announce it has secured a $1.1 million, 3-year contract for its Web Application Security (“WAAP”) with TierPoint, a global provider of comprehensive IT solutions, including colocation data centres and managed cloud recovery services. First announced in Q3 2025 as part of Corero’s CORE platform offering, the WAAP product has been co-d...

Post-quantum readiness has become one of the most talked-about challenges in cybersecurity. The problem for many organisations is that they are being asked to prepare for the future before they fully understand the risks that exist today. Encryption underpins everything from customer transactions and cloud services to critical business operations. Yet many organisations lack visibility into where cryptography exists across their environments, what data it protects, and how exposure could affect...