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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

Global Stories

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Manufacturing

Gallagher Security chief celebrates 20 years of growth

Growth at Gallagher Security has been driven by culture and long-term investment, with revenue and scale more than doubling since 2021.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026

Physical Security

Protectors Edge book applies security lessons to leadership

Boards facing tighter scrutiny may find the book's security-led framework useful as risk, reputation and duty of care collide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026

Hybrid Cloud

Gallagher Security spotlights integrated systems at ISC West

Buyers at ISC West were focused on simpler upgrades and better system connections as Gallagher pushed migration tools and cloud access management.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stories from Other Regions

Security industry stories

IoT Security

Reconeyez appoints Mark Williams as EMEA Sales Chief

The security technology group is betting on partner-led growth in EMEA as it broadens support for installers and integrators after joining VOSKER.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026

Human Capital Management

Securitas names Alan Rae UK North & BAE Systems chief

The move broadens Securitas’ regional leadership in Northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland while keeping continuity on a key BAE Systems account.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026

Partner Programmes

Gallagher Security appoints Finan to Central North Island

The return of a 14-year veteran is set to bolster technical support and partner ties for customers across the Central North Island.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026

DevOps

Gallagher Security names Siler to lead SMB & perimeter

The security group is bolstering Australian sales coverage as it seeks tighter oversight of SMB and perimeter customers across three regions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026

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