Access control news

As cloud and managed service providers race to deliver backup-as-a-service (BaaS) at scale, a critical operational challenge has emerged: managing tens to hundreds of individual object storage deployments spread across customer sites, each requiring monitoring, maintenance, and billing reconciliation. Scality, a pioneer in data infrastructure software for AI-era storage at scale, today announced general availability of Scality Maestro, a fleet management platform purpose-built for service provi...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, releases guidance to help physical security leaders assess how technology providers design, maintain, and support connected products as the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) raises cybersecurity expectations across the product lifecycle. The CRA establishes cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements sold in the European Union. It places greater emphasis on secure product development, vulnerability manageme...

Zimperium, the global pioneer in AI-empowered mobile security, announces that its zLabs research team has uncovered Mantax Otax, a sophisticated Android malware campaign that combines ransomware, spyware, credential theft, and remote device control in a single infection. The malware appears to target victims in Indonesia and is distributed as a standalone Android application through third-party file-sharing services, using phishing and social engineering to persuade users to sideload it. Once i...

The LEAF Community, an open, vendor-neutral standard for physical access control credential interoperability, launches its End User Committee. This new body helps large enterprises advance their security protocols with zero friction, giving them a structured voice in shaping the standard’s direction. Chaired by Michael Franke of Bank of America, the committee brings together security leaders from organisations including Anduril, DTCC, IBM and Red Hat to surface shared challenges and apply...

Acoem, a global pioneer in advanced acoustic threat detection solutions, announces the appointment of Mike ODea as Managing Director of its Acoustic Threat Detection (ATD) business. ODea brings more than 20 years of experience in public safety and physical security, with a focus on using emerging technologies to improve situational awareness and decision support. An expert in Smart and Safe Cities, he has led major video surveillance deployments and complex security integrations, with a particu...

ZBeta, a pioneer in physical security consulting, has promoted Joel Searle to Global Account Manager. This promotion underscores the company’s commitment to strong leadership and outstanding service for global clients. In his new role, Searle will oversee ZBeta’s global support of Amazon where he will lead the client relationship, ensure program efficiency, and deliver exceptional support and results. Searle has been with ZBeta for over eight years, leading complex security projects...

Boon Edam Inc., a global pioneer in physical security entrances, will demonstrate its advanced secure entry innovations and the latest biometric and access control integrations at GSX 2026 booth 2633. The company will feature innovations like the Speedlane Compact and its Turnlock Full Height Turnstile on a forklift-ready mobile platform, as well as integrations with biometric industry leaders. Advanced entrances for secure, seamless access "Securing complex facilities—from outer p...

Johnson Controls, a global pioneer in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonisation, is returning to exhibit at Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2026 in Atlanta from Sept. 14-16. At Booth 1633, Johnson Controls will showcase new innovations and Managed Services designed to help organisations improve visibility across facilities, accelerate incident response, strengthen operational resilience and maintain continuity across increasingly connected and m...

Mappedin, the indoor operations platform transforming the way venues are experienced, managed, protected, and understood, announces it will showcase its AI-powered indoor mapping and operations platform for security teams and first responders at Global Security Exchange 2026 in Atlanta, September 14–17. The company will demonstrate how it helps security and safety teams manage complex ecosystems spanning physical safety, digital infrastructure, emergency response, and business continuity a...

Honeywell Technologies will showcase its latest security portfolio at GSX 2026, taking place Sept. 14-16 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. At Booth #1805, attendees can see how Honeywell Technologies is helping organisations simplify security operations, modernise at scale and unlock more actionable insights across connected buildings. Built on trust and driven by innovation, Honeywell Technologies is advancing an open, flexible and intelligent security ecosystem that helps custo...

Gallagher Security is strengthening its leadership bench across the Americas as the business continues a clear growth trajectory, with more than 30 percent growth forecast for the current financial year across the region. “Planning for strategic expansion has been a key focus for our team this year. We are incredibly excited about the opportunity ahead, and it is crucial that we set our teams up for success - not just in capability, but in the culture we build along the way," says Matt Bu...

SWEAR, a pioneer in digital content authenticity, announces the Community Video Integrity Project, a new initiative designed to help cities and public agencies proactively protect the integrity of critical video and establish a verifiable record of authenticity from the moment it is captured. Deepfakes and synthetic media are creating a challenge that extends far beyond fabricated content. According to a 2025 Pew Research Center survey, 53% of Americans are not confident they can distinguish co...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announces its empower360 roadshow will return to the United Arab Emirates. Taking place in Abu Dhabi on September 16, the partner-focused events will bring together physical security professionals and technology experts to explore how data-driven strategies, operational intelligence and emerging technologies are transforming the future of physical security. Held under the theme ‘Advancing Security Through Intelligence and...

barox Kommunikation AG has announced a new partnership with QR Tech Solutions, a value-added technology distributor serving the UAE and wider MENA region. The agreement will give systems integrators and end users in the region enhanced access to barox’s high-performance Ethernet PoE switches and media converters, and built-in integration tools for professional video security applications. Part of the MultiPower International Group (MPI), QR Tech Solutions is based in the UAE and traces it...

From AI-powered hazard detection and connected factories to fire prevention, smart buildings, and robot demonstrations, Secutech Vietnam 2026 opens today in Hanoi with a focus on technologies that help protect, manage, and operate urban environments and production facilities more effectively. Taking place from 9 – 12 September 2026 at the Friendship Cultural Palace alongside Fire & Safety Vietnam and SMABuilding, the 19th edition will host 480 exhibiting brands from 16 countries and r...

Codelocks International Ltd, the global access control specialist, launches ConnectShare, a new range of smart locks that use mobile phones to make access and management easy. Part of the Connect by Codelocks solutions, these latest locks build on the success of Codelocks’ existing range of connected locks, adding several new features and enhanced connectivity. ConnectShare locks have three access modes – user code, RFID card and mobile phone. They are managed through the easy-to-us...

Nutanix, a hybrid cloud pioneer and AI innovator, announces support for the general availability of Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Hybrid with Nutanix AHV, giving organisations greater choice over where their virtual desktops and data run. This will enable organisations to run Azure Virtual Desktop session hosts on-premises while continuing to use Microsoft’s cloud-based control plane for identity, access and session brokering. Nutanix has been involved in the Azure Virtual Desktop...

FARx, the world's only AI-fused biometrics company, has appointed former BT executive and Cambridge technology leader Chris Bruce as Chairman, as the business prepares for its next phase of UK and international growth. The move comes after FARx recently secured £625,000 in seed funding through the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) with plans to expand its patented biometric authentication technology into global markets. Biometric authenti...

Gunnebo Group has been awarded an EcoVadis Silver Medal, recognising global progress in strengthening sustainability performance across its operations, whole value chain and business operations. EcoVadis is one of the world's most widely recognised independent business sustainability assessment platforms, evaluating organisations across four key areas: environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Formalise sustainability commitments The recognition reflects a foc...

The pace of technological progress is best described as relentless. Cyber attacks have evolved from opportunistic strikes into highly automated, intelligent campaigns that move at faster than ever. Traditional security operations centres, built for a slower and more predictable threat landscape, are struggling to keep up. This is where the AI-native Security Operations Centre (SOC) enters the scene, not as a luxury, but as a necessity. An AI-native SOC reimagines security operations from the gr...

Northwave Cyber Security announces an evolution in its leadership structure as CEO Steven Dondorp hands over the day-to-day management of the organisation after more than 20 years leading the company’s operations. Dondorp will remain Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board, focusing on strategic guidance, governance of the Board, and ownership of the company. Daily operations will now be guided by a strengthened executive leadership team consisting of the President, CFO, and COO. N...

Northwave has received the SOC 2® Type 1 report. It's a key milestone in strengthening the trust they build with their clients. This report confirms that their security and privacy controls are thoroughly documented, designed and implemented to protect the data entrusted to us. Achieving this milestone required dedication across teams, multiple evidence cycles, and auditor reviews, and it demonstrates their commitment to operational excellence. Recognised assurance framework Earning SOC 2...

Northwave Cyber Security has been listed among the Top 100 Long-Term Growth Champions in Europe, as part of the prestigious ranking compiled by the Financial Times and Statista. The 2026 edition of Europe’s Long-Term Growth Champions recognises 300 companies across the continent that achieved the highest compound annual growth in revenue between 2014 and 2024. This decade encompassed significant global challenges, making sustained growth all the more remarkable. Northwave’s position...

Northwave Cyber Security joined 27 public and private organisations in signing the Cyclotron Convenant at the ONE Conference. This marks a significant step in strengthening the Netherlands’ digital resilience. The convenant enables structured collaboration between parties such as the AIVD, MIVD, Police, NCSC, and cybersecurity firms. The Cyclotron programme was established to facilitate faster and safer sharing of information about digital threats and incidents. Within a trusted community...

Cyera announces the completion of its acquisition of Oasis Security, the access management platform for the agentic enterprise. The acquisition, valued at $1 billion, unites Cyera's AI and Data Security Platform with Oasis's non-human identity (NHI) management capabilities, creating a single platform that determines what every human, machine, and AI agent can see and do. Non-human identities inside Fortune 500 companies grew nearly 500% in the last six months alone, making them the fastest-grow...

Matrix has been conferred with the FIST Awards 2026 in the category - Product of the Year Access Control (Vehicle and Pedestrian) - organised by the Fire and Security Association of India (FSAI). The recognition was presented at the awards ceremony held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. Connected operational environment For Matrix, the recognition represents the outcome of practices developed and strengthened consistently over the years. At the core of these practices is complete ow...

HackerOne, a global pioneer in Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), announces a partnership with OpenAI to make frontier GPT cyber models available in select H1 Platform products, H1 Code Security Audit, H1 Code, and H1 Remediation, to help teams find and fix vulnerabilities faster. GPT cyber models use is optional and enabled by the customer. The partnership addresses a growing challenge facing security leaders applying increasingly capable AI across the exposure management lifecycle...

The Microsoft Advanced Specialisation audit has independently verified Godel’s agentic engineering capability, setting the company apart in a market where AI delivery claims are easy to make and harder to prove. The achievement places Godel among a small group of partners worldwide that have demonstrated the technical capability, delivery maturity and governance required to meet Microsoft’s highest standards in this emerging area of AI engineering, reinforcing our ambition to become...

Cybersecurity operations are evolving at the speed of a fibre-optic lightning storm. Security teams are dealing with cyberattacks, increasingly complex IT environments, and a flood of alerts that can bury analysts beneath digital noise. In response, many organisations are turning to AI-powered Security Operations Centre (SOC) to improve threat detection, automate response processes, and strengthen resilience. Yet one important question remains: can AI-powered SOC meet strict regulatory and comp...

Cybersecurity teams are experiencing a shift in their scope of work. Attack surfaces are expanding, threat actors are becoming more sophisticated, and the speed of modern attacks is outpacing traditional security operations. At the same time, organisations are facing off a spike in alerts, struggling with analyst burnout, and dealing with an ongoing shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals. Against this backdrop, Artificial Intelligence has emerged as one of the most transformative techn...