Access control news

Allied Universal®,  the world’s foremost security and facility services company, is pleased to announce that women leaders with its Technology Services business unit have been named to the Security Industry Association (SIA) 2026 Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100 list. Tia Eskandari, senior director of national field service, and Karisa Dominguez, director of talent acquisition, were selected for their demonstrated excellence in leadership, innovation and impact of contrib...

At ISC West 2026, BCD and EyeOTmonitor announced a strategic partnership that delivers real-time, end-to-end visibility across modern video surveillance environments by combining validated infrastructure with operational intelligence. The partnership gives security integrators and end users a single operational view across cameras, servers, storage, network performance and Video Management Systems (VMS), helping eliminate the blind spots that lead to missed footage, degraded performance, and un...

Fortinet, the global cybersecurity pioneer driving the convergence of networking and security, announced major innovations across the Fortinet Security Operations (SecOps) Platform at Fortinet Accelerate 2026. Updates feature next-generation SecOps advancements, including expanded agentic AI capabilities, a preview of FortiSOC, managed services, and endpoint security enhancements delivered through FortiEndpoint. AI acceleration "As attackers weaponise AI to accelerate reconnaissance, exploit...

The successful event series “KRITIS-Tage” will continue in 2026, providing security managers, consultants, planners, and specialist installers with up-to-date expertise on protecting critical infrastructure and NIS-2 entities. The first event will take place on April 14, 2026 in Mainz, Germany, followed by another event in France in June. Under the motto “Well informed for the future: security and high availability for critical infrastructure”, the “KRITIS-Tage 202...

Gallagher Security is coming to ISC West to challenge how the industry thinks about security architecture, identity management, and the value a fully integrated platform can unlock.  From March 23–27 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, visitors to Booth #25089 will experience the Americas debut of AccessNow, see the strength of Gallagher’s integrated ecosystem in action, and witness a timely industry debate on one of security’s most important archi...

Following a year of strategic acquisitions and technology investments, dormakaba North America will showcase its expanded access control portfolio at the International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC) West 2026 in Las Vegas (March 23 - 27). The company will demonstrate how its new products and service capabilities come together to support customers in high-demand environments such as healthcare, airports, and data centres. In booth #20007, dormakaba will highlight how recent activity he...

Nice will showcase industry-pioneer solutions from both its HySecurity perimeter protection portfolio and Nice commercial and residential gate lines at ISC West 2026. Live demonstrations Show highlights include live demonstrations of the StrongArm® M30 crash-rated vehicle barrier and presentations of the next-generation SlideDriver® II gate operator. Also featured at Booth #23059 are the advanced commercial SwingSmart™ 535 and SlideSmart™ 535 systems, as well as Nice’...

Nice, a global pioneer in Smart Living solutions, will showcase its latest advancements in wireless security and smart home technology at ISC West, March 23-27, led by the official show debut of the GC Touch™ panel and its 1.1 firmware update. Attendees can see live demonstrations of the new security panel, as well as Nice’s 2GIG EDGE panel, and expanded 345S and E+ sensor lines at Booth #23059.  New solutions Displayed alongside Nice’s expansive security portfolio, th...

Claroty, the cyber-physical systems (CPS) protection company, announced it has been named a pioneer in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for CPS Protection Platforms.  Claroty received a designation as a pioneer in the report's second year of publication. Gatner on CPS protection platform According to the report, “Gartner sees the CPS protection platform market as maturing and continuing to grow rapidly as cyberthreat actors (nation states and profit-motivated alike) incr...

The Life Safety Alliance (LSA), an organisation committed to improving global life safety and security through best practices, networking, and collaborations, announces the launch of the Executive Women’s Leadership Council (EWLC). This strategic initiative is designed to elevate senior women leaders and transform individual excellence into collective industry advancement across the global security and life safety ecosystem. The Life Safety Alliance is a not-for-profit organisation open t...

WeSuite, manufacturer of award-winning sales management software for security technology providers, introduces Selena AI, embedded intelligence fully integrated within its cloud-based QuoteAnywhere platform. Unlike generic AI tools, Selena is powered by each company’s own sales data, delivering real-time intelligence directly inside the Sales workflow. The result is faster quoting, stronger margin control, and more consistent sales execution. Job-specific recommendations Like QuoteAnywh...

Zimperium, the world pioneer in AI-empowered mobile security, released new threat intelligence detailing extended indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with TaxiSpy, a sophisticated Android banking malware strain targeting mobile users and financial applications. Research The research, conducted by Zimperium’s zLabs threat research team, expands on previously identified TaxiSpy samples by uncovering additional infrastructure, artifacts, and indicators tied to the malware’...

Gunnebo Entrance Control has acquired Shuretech Ltd, combining established field engineering expertise and a proven service-led operating model within its UK business. About Shuretech Founded in 2011, Shuretech has built its reputation on the installation, maintenance and lifecycle support of gates, barriers, turnstiles, doors and shutters across the South East of England. The company is recognised for its technically skilled engineers, structured preventative maintenance programmes and resp...

Everon, LLC, a foremost 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 the promotion of Jay Robertson to Chief Business Operations Officer, a newly created executive leadership role reporting directly to Don Young, Chief Executive Officer. Role and responsibility In this expanded position, Robertson will oversee Everon’s centralised, customer-facin...

Gallagher Security is proud to announce that Melissa Vidakovic, Director of Marketing - the Americas, has been named to the 2026 class of SIA’s Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100. The SIA WISF Power 100 recognises women who are making a significant impact on advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and leadership within the security industry. Melissa’s recognition reflects not only her professional excellence, but the meaningful and lasting influence she is having on people, cu...

Can you briefly introduce yourself, your role at Milestone, and what your responsibilities involve? My name is Sebastian Döllner, I am Vice President of Technology Partnerships & Open Platform at Milestone Systems. A key part of my role is to strengthen and nurture Milestone’s collaborations with our tech partners. Our long-standing partnership with Hanwha Vision is one of them – and a very important and valuable one.  Tell us about working with Hanwha Vision &ndash...

Ganesh Jivani, CEO and MD, Matrix Comsec, has been honoured with the Entrepreneur of the Year award at the 13th edition of the ET Now Leaders of Tomorrow Awards 2026, held at Hotel Sahara Star, Vile Parle, Mumbai, on March 6, 2026. Organised by ET Now, part of the Times Network, the Leaders of Tomorrow platform is among India’s most influential initiatives dedicated to recognising and empowering high-growth MSMEs and emerging entrepreneurs. Over the years, the platform has evolved into a...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a foremost global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, today announced a significant technology deployment for Arteris Litoral Sul, a major highway operator in Brazil.  The project utilises the SecurOS® platform to enhance safety and operational efficiency on the BR-101 highway, a critical logistics route connecting the cities of Itapema and Balneário Camboriú in the state of Santa Catarina. Implementing ISS tec...

Five years following the launch of its One Connected World corporate responsibility strategy, TE Connectivity, a pioneer in connectors and sensors, has exceeded several of its goals to be more sustainable, safer and more inclusive. The success of TE's global effort, as detailed in the annual One Connected World report issued today, is the result of both global and local initiatives. Companywide, TE has exceeded its 2025 goal of sourcing 80% of its electricity from renewable sources by 7%, an ac...

Aiphone, the global pioneer in security communication and access control solutions, will showcase expanded AiphoneCloud Remote Management capabilities and introduce AC Nio 3.3 at ISC West 2026. The updates enhance remote system configuration for commercial and property management applications, while AC Nio 3.3 introduces quality-of-life improvements and expanded access control functionality. Attendees visiting Booth #18109 can experience live demonstrations of AiphoneCloud Remote Management...

Innodisk, a global AI solution provider, presents a comprehensive portfolio designed to accelerate real-world edge AI deployment for industrial applications at Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany. With a strong focus on enterprise and industry AI, Innodisk bridges advanced computing performance with practical system integration to enable scalable, secure, and high-efficiency edge AI implementation. Keeping sensitive data secure At the core of this year’s showcase are Innodisk&rsqu...

From March 23 to 27 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, booth 28099 will feature FLIR’s latest innovations, including the new FCB‑Series AI and the expanding ecosystem of Nexus‑enabled devices.  About the FCB‑Series The FCB‑Series AI brings enhanced imaging performance and built‑in analytics to demanding security environments, reinforcing FLIR’s commitment to delivering intelligent devices that not only capture critical information but interpret it in real time. Alongside it, F...

AtlasIED, a recognised pioneer in the commercial audio and security industries, has announced the expansion of its global presence with the opening of a new experience center and showroom in Warendorf, Germany. This initiative highlights AtlasIED's ongoing commitment to providing exceptional local customer service and training, and reinforces AtlasIED’s dedication to its European customers. Location The beautiful and historic town of Warendorf has long been a centre of innovation and i...

Allied Universal®, the world’s foremost security and facility services company, has been named to the Newsweek list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026 for the third consecutive year. This recognition illustrates the company’s dedication to fostering a supportive, empowering environment where women can thrive professionally and personally. Evaluation process Receiving the highest ranking of five stars, Allied Universal was evaluated by the publication based on its...

As artificial intelligence (AI) evolves beyond a mere tool to perform autonomous tasks, ensuring trust and security has become a critical priority for both governments and enterprises. AI agents can leverage systems and data to enhance operational efficiency, but they also pose tangible risks, including access to sensitive information and potential misuse. Ransomware attacks Recently in South Korea, ransomware attacks and data breaches have targeted major telecommunications companies, fina...

Acre Security, a global pioneer in physical security solutions, announced the general availability of its integration between its Acre Intrusion controller family (EVO, Gen1, AIC-1200) and Acre Access Control (AAC). The integration connects access and intrusion into one governed workflow, reducing duplicated user and access credential management and cross-system administration. Acre Intrusion Controller (AIC) Acre Intrusion Controller (AIC) is a proven platform across Europe, while AAC contin...

IDEMIA Public Security, the provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, announces that its Identity Proofing & Verification Solution successfully met 100% of all performance thresholds for Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) in the latest Remote Identity Validation Rally (RIVR) conducted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate. In a rigorous, independent evaluation designed to reflect real-world identity verification conditions, IDE...

Comprion and Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) have entered into a partnership to provide mutually validated solutions as well as a development and testing environment for SGP.32 based IoT eSIM solutions. Providers and integrators of SGP.32 IoT eSIM solutions can use this offering to verify, even before market launch, that their products are implemented in compliance with SGP.32 and reliably interoperate with G+D eSIMs – including transparent error analysis in the event of interoperability issues....

Zimperium, the world pioneer in AI-empowered mobile security, released new analysis outlining how regulatory changes and advances in artificial intelligence are transforming the mobile threat landscape and creating new challenges for enterprises. Mobile first attack strategy Mobile devices and applications now represent one of the largest attack surfaces in the enterprise. As cybercriminals adopt a mobile-first attack strategy, the combination of new regulatory policies and AI-driven developme...

Teleport, the AI Infrastructure Identity Company, announced that it has been named as a 2026 SC Awards Finalist in the Best Identity Management Solution category. The SC Awards recognise the solutions, organisations, and individuals that have demonstrated outstanding achievement in advancing the security of information systems. The Best Identity Management Solution category recognises companies that, as a core pillar of zero trust, deliver identity security protecting all types of identities...