Access control news

DigiCert, a pioneer in intelligent trust, announces the general availability of DigiCert Quantum Central, part of the DigiCert ONE platform, that helps organisations manage and demonstrate progress toward post-quantum cryptography (PQC) readiness. First introduced in preview in July, Quantum Central offers expanded capabilities that help organisations move from finding cryptographic risks to managing them. Teams can bring together cryptographic data from multiple sources, apply their own securi...

Camelot Secure and its parent company, DigiFlight Inc., announced Tuesday a partnership with the Baltimore Ravens, becoming the team’s “Proud Cyber Resilience Partner” and bringing decades of experience supporting national security and mission-critical operations to one of the National Football League’s (NFL’s) most recognised franchises. The partnership connects the two worlds of professional football and cybersecurity, where preparation, resilience and performanc...

Northwave Cyber Security proudly announces its recent certification with the Security Operations Center Capability Maturity Model (SOC-CMM), making history as the first company in Europe to achieve this distinguished level of quality certification. The SOC-CMM certification marks an important milestone for Northwave and strengthens the company's position as a reliable and innovative partner in the cyber security industry. As a key player in the European market, Northwave's commitment to excelle...

Northwave Nederland BV, a provider of managed cyber security solutions, announces that Talitha Papelard assumed the role of General Manager for the company’s Benelux region on 1 January 2024. Northwave is again represented by a woman in a leadership role. Northwave has kicked off the new year with a new regional and strategic direction focused on innovation in Europe. The new General Manager for the Benelux, Talitha Papelard, follows Pim Takkenberg, who successfully led the Northwave Bene...

On 1 January 2024, Mrs. Eileen Walther took over the position of General Manager of Northwave Deutschland GmbH, servicing the DACH-region, from their base in Leipzig. In her new role, she will be responsible for the management of the cyber security provider for the entire DACH region. Eileen Walther previously worked successfully as Country Manager Germany for Northwave for four years and has contributed significantly to the success in this region. She takes over the position from Marc de Jong...

European Cyber Security specialist Northwave Cyber Security has appointed Sander Roosendaal as its Chief Financial Officer as of the 1st of December 2023. Roosendaal (45) previously held this position at Orange Cyber Defense and Securelink. Steven Dondorp, Northwave’s CEO and founder: “Sander brings valuable international experience, and he understands our industry. I am confident that he will be instrumental in further expanding our position as a reputable European Cyber Security p...

Adams Rite, an ASSA ABLOY Group company and pioneer in narrow stile aluminium hardware solutions, announces the release of the RITE Touch 2050 (RT2050) Digital Glass Door Lock, an advanced keyless access control solution designed specifically for all-glass interior swinging or sliding doors. With sophisticated styling, touchscreen technology, and multiple access credential options, the new RITE Touch 2050 balances form, function, and flexibility for today’s modern office and commercial en...

iProov, the provider of biometric identity verification solutions, has published the Approval and Presence Specification (HAPS), an experimental procedural specification for managing AI Agents. HAPS is designed to help organisations verify that a human has approved a specific action before an AI agent is allowed to carry it out. Published on GitHub under the Apache-2.0 license, HAPS consists of a set of rules developed in direct response to the growing need for stronger governance and human ove...

Nutanix, a hybrid cloud pioneer and AI platform company, announces its acquisition of Ryax Technologies (Ryax), an AI-driven compute orchestration and management platform company based in France. The acquisition will accelerate Nutanix’s strategy to empower enterprises to build, run, and govern agentic AI anywhere by integrating the Ryax platform’s advanced GPU utilisation and smart scheduling capabilities directly into Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) and Nutanix Enterprise AI (NAI...

Award-winning global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security is excited to announce the launch of the new ASSA ABLOY IP lock integration, delivering simplified installation of access control in challenging environments.  Launched today, the solution reduces the high costs and complexity of traditional wired access control, by removing the need for extensive cabling and door controllers. It simplifies installation, particularly in retrofit or hard-to-wire locations.  Enterprise-gr...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to announce a new partnership with AMAG Technology to enhance education on the Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP), an access control communications standard designed to improve security, system efficiency and interoperability across security products. With OSDP rapidly becoming the industry standard among developers, expertise in designing, specifying and configuring OSDP systems is increasingly essential for integrators, government and corpo...

ClanTect, as part of the 3DX-RAY Ltd portfolio, has secured a significant contract to supply six ClanTect Human Presence Detection systems to support state border security operations in Eurasia. The award represents the first major contract secured by ClanTect since becoming part of 3DX-Ray and marks another important milestone in the continued international deployment of advanced clandestine detection technology. Intrusive inspection procedures ClanTect HPDS is designed to provide a fast, hi...

Alibaba Cloud, a global provider of AI infrastructure and the intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, today announced its latest global infrastructure expansion plan at the 2026 Apsara Conference, alongside a series of new AI capabilities designed to help enterprises build, deploy and scale AI applications more efficiently. The technology company has also announced its comprehensive collaboration with global enterprises including Panasonic Digital, Unity China, Lion Parcel, Loomi Entertainment...

ViewScan, Inc., a provider of AI-Powered Monitoring for Security & Operational Intelligence, announces the company has recently launched its new product release & redesigned website with enhanced features to better support its customers. The new website boasts revamped content and resources which includes real-world AI event videos to new case studies, white papers, client testimonials, and an FAQ section. The new website features a fresh look that encapsulates a modern, contemporary de...

XSponse, a provider of connected safety and emergency response technology, announces the appointment of Richie Perna as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), effective September 19. Perna will lead XSponse’s national go-to-market strategy as the company moves into its next phase of growth and market expansion. Perna joins XSponse at a pivotal point in the company’s growth. Following a recent strategic investment from Armory Capital, XSponse is accelerating its national expansion and moving f...

Inovonics, a provider of wireless solutions for life safety and security applications, is celebrating 40 years of innovation and continued growth in commercial security, senior living e-call, multi-family submetering, and commercial monitoring markets. Founded in 1986, Inovonics has continued to advance 900 MHz wireless technology to develop solutions designed for life safety, intrusion detection, and environmental monitoring. “Inovonics has spent four decades building technology that per...

ZeroEyes, creator of the pioneer multi-analytics weapons detection and threat intelligence platform, announces an expansion of its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software deployment at Quest Academy Charter School, following a successful one-year deployment. This move reinforces the school’s commitment to protecting students, staff, and visitors from gun-related threats. Located in West Haven, Utah, Quest Academy serves approximately 1,000 students and emplo...

Entrust, a pioneer in identity-centric security solutions, announces its partnership with The Cyber Helpline, an award-winning nonprofit organisation providing free, expert support to victims of cybercrime, digital fraud, and online harm. Entrust will support The Cyber Helpline's mission to help people understand, contain, and recover from cyber incidents by funding more than 3,200 hours of specialist support, which will provide assistance for approximately 1,000 individuals across the US and U...

Zimperium, the pioneer in AI-empowered mobile security, today released new analysis warning that agentic AI is making sophisticated mobile app attacks easier to develop, adapt and scale. Agentic AI systems can independently plan and execute tasks, learn from unsuccessful attempts and adjust their approach until an objective is achieved. Applied to mobile attacks, these capabilities allow threat actors to automate work that previously required extensive time and specialised expertise, including...

Corsha, the pioneer in Industrial Identity Security purpose-built for operational technology, announces that it has been named a Gartner® Cool Vendor in Coolest Vendor Innovations in Cyber-Physical Systems Security, 2026 report. Corsha envisions a wildly more prosperous, productive, and safer world where critical infrastructure - factories, processing plants, pipelines, depots - are freed to securely connect to the AI and data revolution. Too often today’s industrial world is disconne...

NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC., a provider of observability, AIOps, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection solutions, announces Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectivity for its Omnis™ AI Insights solution. The new capability gives AI assistants and agents on-demand access to AI-ready Smart Data, NETSCOUT’s real-time operational evidence, providing the trusted context they need to support more accurate and informed decisions. AI-ready Smart Data builds on NETSCOUT’s patented Adapti...

VAST Data, the AI Operating System company, announces VAST DataEnclave, the confidential AI capability of the VAST DataEngine, built on NVIDIA Confidential Computing, with the support of ecosystem partners including top AI model builders, AI clouds, AI security and AI hardware providers. By enabling deployment inside customer data centres or trusted cloud hardware, including environments where leading AI models could not previously operate, VAST Data, in collaboration with NVIDIA and partners,...

GISEC Global 2026, the Middle East & Africa’s largest and most impactful cybersecurity event, concluded its 15th edition following three days of international collaboration, technology innovation and high-level dialogue on the future of cyber resilience. Held for the first time at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, the 2026 edition welcomed thousands of visitors from more than 130 countries, alongside 750+ global cybersecurity brands and 350+ speakers. The international turnout...

Hirsch, a pioneer in enterprise security solutions, announces its participation in International Security Expo 2026, taking place 29–30 September at Olympia, London. Visitors can find the Hirsch team at Stand D90 throughout the two-day event. Hirsch will be showcasing its full range of Perimeter, Intrusion, Video, and Access Solutions, alongside its Velocity Central Command + Control platform, bringing together every layer of security into one connected, intelligent system, from edge to c...

Allied Universal®, the pioneer security and facility services company, is proud to celebrate the country's security professionals during the 2026 National Security Officer Appreciation Week, Sept. 21 - Sept. 27, for their dedication and vital role in helping keep our communities safe. "Security professionals deserve our appreciation for the skill, professionalism and commitment they bring to their work every day,” said Steve Jones, global chairman and CEO of Allied Universal. “A...

Comelit-PAC’s GDX Next has been specified by Magnus Electrical to bring a new door entry system with access control to 20 Moore Street in Glasgow, without requiring the building’s existing cabling to be replaced. Serving 22 flats across the development, the new system has been installed across two main entrance doors, replacing the existing digital audio door entry system. For Magnus Electrical, the ability to work with the existing cabling was a key factor in selecting GDX Next. M...

Northwave Cyber Security, a provider of cyber security solutions, has been awarded the renowned title of “Microsoft Security Partner of the Year” for 2024 in the Netherlands. The recognition highlights Northwave’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and client-focused security solutions based on Microsoft technologies. "It is fantastic to see that Northwave has been awarded the prestigious Microsoft Netherlands Security Partner of the Year Award 2024. Through an exceptional...

Northwave Cyber Security appoints Monique Dekker as President and Chief Operations Officer (COO). Monique Dekker (56) has been appointed as President and Chief Operations Officer of the European company, headquartered in Utrecht, the Netherlands, effective July 15. Steven Dondorp, CEO and founder of Northwave: "Our international growth continues. More and more medium-sized and large companies and organisations entrust us with the care of their cyber security. This requires a focus on managing a...

This week has been monumental in the fight against cybercrime with Operation Endgame and Northwave is proud to have taken part in this significant operation. With Operation Endgame, global law enforcement agencies, in collaboration with private partners, have executed the most significant strike against cybercrime to date. The operation's scale and thoroughness are unprecedented: five botnets were simultaneously dismantled, four suspects were arrested, over 100 servers were taken down and over...

They are pleased to announce a multiyear strategic partnership with Jumbo, one of the Netherlands’ most well-known supermarkets. As of the start of this year both parties are working together to strengthen Jumbo’s cyber defences. The supermarket chain, known for their client-focused approach in shopping, has extended this focus to the digital field as well. The aim of Jumbo is to create a safe environment for both customers and employees alike. With Northwave as their cyber security...