Surveillance & Security News for May 2025

Honeywell has been selected as the building automation provider for LG Energy Solution’s cylindrical EV battery manufacturing facility being built in Queen Creek, near Phoenix, Arizona. Set for completion in 2026, this state-of-the-art project represents a critical milestone in LG Energy Solution’s strategy to lead EV battery innovation in North America, and it also supports Honeywell’s alignment of its portfolio to three compelling megatrends, including automation and th...

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, has appointed Mike Lavway as its new Principal Consultant. With more than 15 years of expertise in enterprise security risk management, physical security technologies, and emerging solutions, Lavway will be key in advancing ZBeta’s client strategies and innovation efforts. ZBeta’s industry knowledge base Lavway will drive the strategy and execution of consulting services and guide the development...

Ferroport, which operates the iron ore terminal at the Port of Açu in São João da Barra, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has deployed state-of-the-art video surveillance cameras from  Axis Communications to enhance nighttime security and visibility, while decreasing environmental impact and prioritizing sustainability. With cutting-edge technology, the port now has precise surveillance cameras that capture high-quality nighttime images, while reducing the amount of a...

Logistics companies face immense pressure to optimize their operations, enhance security, reduce losses, and become more cost-efficient. Advanced AI-powered video surveillance solutions provide essential support, including robust stock monitoring, access and perimeter control and proactive security - all while improving operational insights and automating tasks such as barcode scanning.  Investing in tailored and innovative surveillance solutions has a tangible and lasting impact across th...

To protect the important openings in their buildings, organizations need locks they can trust. This means more than just strength and attack resistance – although these are of course critical. They also need connectivity: efficient integration with existing systems to help facilities managers face challenges in the evolving physical and cyber-security landscape. Modern digital access system An electric lock is a core component of a modern digital access system. It provides seamless secu...

In the ever-evolving struggle between cyber offense and defense, attackers have almost always moved first. In the emerging domain of artificial intelligence, this pattern appears to be repeating itself. Yet, global cybersecurity pioneers appear disconcertingly disengaged. Just over half even agree that AI-driven attacks are set to become dramatically more complex and widespread. Equally concerning is the widespread apathy regarding AI’s role in expanding an already sprawling corporate att...

MOBOTIX receives three new SySS certifications for the MOBOTIX ONE and MOBOTIX 7 platform, and MOBOTIX c71 NurseAssist – powered by Kepler Vision Technologies. This is the first SySS certification for the new MOBOTIX ONE platform and the MOBOTIX c71 NurseAssist, which specializes in the healthcare market. All tests were carried out by the renowned SySS GmbH, a pioneer provider of penetration tests in Germany. MOBOTIX cyber security “For MOBOTIX, cyber security is an integral...

Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announces Dragoon is using the Prism™ Supervisor and Prism SKR software for its AI-driven object detection, tracking, real-time autonomy flight control, and mission planning capabilities within its long-range unmanned platform prototypes under Project Artemis, a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) initiative. Project Artemis is a program designed to evaluate and deploy long-range loitering munitions capable of operating in highly co...

Suprema, a pioneer in AI-powered access control and security solutions, has achieved EN 60839-11-1:2013 Grade 3 certification, applicable to BioStar2 Access Control software and its access control hardware: door controllers, readers, and peripherals. This certification is a prestigious European security standard recognized by the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission). Demands of high-security projects Achieving this certificat...

In 2021, New Orleans took bold steps to modernize its public safety strategy after experiencing a dramatic increase in criminal activity. The city invested $70M in advanced video security systems, placing smart cameras in high-risk areas like busy transit hubs and crowded public spaces to promote community safety. The cameras weren’t just traditional CCTV setups—they were smart security solutions equipped with real-time alerts that leverage AI-powered analytics, facial recogni...

SharpEagle Technology, a pioneering innovator in industrial safety and surveillance solutions, has been officially recognized as a key player in the global ATEX camera market by pioneering research firm Market Research Intellect. The report evaluates market dynamics, key trends, and competitive landscapes, and identifies SharpEagle among the leading companies shaping the future of explosion-proof surveillance technology. This acknowledgment underscores SharpEagle’s growing influence and c...

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO), the prioneer global organization for security professionals in Higher and Further Education, is pleased to announce the launch of a new suite of free online training courses exclusively for its members. This initiative is part of a newly signed three-year partnership with Ciphr eLearning, a cloud based HR software company that integrates HR, payroll, learning and recruitment, that is transforming how organizations deliver train...

As cyber threats evolve, securing network access points from attack has become an increasingly difficult task. CrowdStrike reported a boom in initial access attacks observed in 2024, accounting for 52% of observed vulnerabilities and highlighting their appeal as a top target for cyber actors. With breakout times also dropping, IT teams now have even less time to react before serious damage is done.  New standard for proactive protection Endpoints have expanded past purely traditiona...

Absolute Security, a pioneer in enterprise resilience, announced new Extreme Resilience capabilities available in Rehydrate, an Absolute Resilience Platform module. Rehydrate enables remote restoration of Windows endpoints at enterprise scale with a single click. It delivers full recovery even when the device OS and other security or management tools have crashed, been compromised, or become corrupted. New Extreme Resilience capabilities With these new Extreme Resilience capabilities, Re...

Commvault, a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, today announced it is extending its Kubernetes protection to support virtual machines (VMs) running on Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization. This new capability enhances cyber resilience for organizations moving to modern application environments. Containerized workload adoption Containerized workload adoption is rapidly growing: Gartner predicts 90% of G2000 companies will use container manageme...

Organized in partnership with the New Zealand Embassy, Gallagher Security hosted an event in Riyadh to explore business relationships and strategic collaboration between New Zealand and the Saudi Arabian market.  Alongside the New Zealand Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Charles Kingston, and Trade Commissioner, Joel Sims, guests present included strategic partners from across the region, senior pioneers, critical infrastructure organizations, and key channel partners. Advancements within the...

Allied Universal®, a pioneering security and facility services provider, announced details of recent merger and acquisition (M&A) activities completed so far in 2025. To date, the company has completed five transactions with aggregate annual revenues totaling approximately $490 million. The acquired companies represent various security service offerings in both international and domestic markets and include the following: Pinnacle Security, Inc., Guarding, United States, January 2025...

Yubico, the pioneering provider of hardware authentication security keys, announced the expanded availability of YubiKey as a Service to all countries in the European Union (EU). This allows organizations to be more agile and flexible in their adoption of phishing-resistant YubiKeys, and builds upon the company's existing reach in markets such as the United States, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Australia, India and the UK. Availability of YubiEnterprise Delivery Additionally, the company announce...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its solution has been deployed by Ki Charter to safeguard students, faculty, and staff against gun-related threats. It is the first charter school in Texas to adopt the industry-pioneering proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness technology. Adopted multiple technologies Ki Charter has adopted multi...

Pioneering cybersecurity business, Trustonic, and Pioneering Swedish database company, Mimer, have announced the commercial release of ‘Mimer Trust’. Based on the collaboration initially established in 2022, the Mimer Trust product successfully combines the strengths of Mimer’s Mimer SQL database with Trustonic’s secure platform, Kinibi, to deliver trusted data management for OEMs. Development of Mimer Trust 2.0 Trustonic and Mimer have now officially released Mimer Tr...

Global cybersecurity pioneer AlgoSec has launched its new Security Management solution version A33.10, as a part of its AlgoSec Horizon platform. The new release provides better visibility across multi-cloud hybrid network environments, prioritises risks more easily, reduces compliance effort and cuts down on manual processes by automating policy changes. Comprehensive network visibility As network environments grow more distributed, visibility becomes harder to maintain As ne...

Dell Technologies helps customers design modern disaggregated data centers with storage, cyber resilience, software, and integrated solution innovations. Why it matters Organizations face increasing demands to efficiently manage and secure both modern and traditional workloads across on-premises data centers, cloud and edge environments. IT and business needs keep changing, so the modern data center must be ready for anything. Dell’s approach to disaggregated infrastructure combines man...

A new, specialist taskforce has been launched to significantly enhance the UK’s border security by strengthening police efforts to tackle organized immigration crime gangs operating within the country and facilitating people smuggling across the Channel. The Organized Immigration Crime Domestic Taskforce will be led by Deputy Chief Constable Wendy Gunney, National Lead for Serious Organized Crime at the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC). The creation of this taskforce follows...

JFrog Ltd, the Liquid Software company and creators of the award-winning JFrog Software Supply Chain Platform, announces the integration of its foundational DevSecOps tools with the NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory validated design. JFrog will serve as the cornerstone software artifact repository and secure model registry for the landmark agentic AI architecture. Following a successful NVIDIA NIM integration with the JFrog Platform, this new collaboration delivers a full-spectrum MLOps solution, d...

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting vulnerabilities outside traditional corporate networks, focusing on third-party vendors and employees' personal devices to bypass organizational defences, according to SoSafe's 2025 Cybercrime Trends Report. The comprehensive survey of 500 security professionals across nine countries reveals trends in how attackers are expanding their focus beyond direct corporate targets. Internal network security "Organizations can no longer rely solely on inte...

Innodisk, a pioneering provider of industrial AI solutions, reaffirmed its pioneering position by showcasing its latest innovations at COMPUTEX 2025 in Taipei. This year, Innodisk’s live demonstrations spotlighted its optimized AI systems—including the APEX series—and computing solutions built on NVIDIA, Intel, and Qualcomm Technologies solutions. Innodisk’s comprehensive portfolio These were seamlessly integrated with Innodisk’s comprehensive portfolio of e...

MetTel, a five-time pioneer of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Network Services, will deliver a fully managed suite of AI-driven, secure access service edge (SASE) network security solutions to government and commercial enterprises using the Netskope One platform, enabling secure access to applications and data for users anywhere. MetTel managed SASE delivers both network connectivity and security services through a single managed network services (MNS) provider, simplifying network mana...

Google Cloud has announced an expansion of its Risk Protection Program (RPP) to over 30 EMEA markets - including the UK - and is welcoming new cyber insurance partners - Beazley and Chubb. This update comes at a critical moment for sectors like retail, where the string of recent ransomware attacks could potentially drive a surge in cyber insurance premiums. After a period of falling prices, brokers are now warning of double-digit rate hikes and tougher underwriting across industries - from...

Lakeside Software, the first AI-driven digital employee experience company, announced the SysTrack Mobile Experience, which delivers real-time IT telemetry, natural language querying, and context-aware insights to mobile devices. Available June 2025, it represents a significant step forward in Lakeside’s Agentic AI strategy, enabling IT teams to access critical data and interact with SysTrack’s full analytic engine from anywhere. SysTrack Mobile and users SysTrack users can access...

Delta, a pioneer in power management and smart green solutions, is set to showcase its latest advancements in high-performance networking at COMPUTEX 2025. Among the highlights, Delta is pleased to announce the cutting-edge 51.2T Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) Ethernet switch based on Broadcom’s Tomahawk 5-Bailly (TH5-Bailly) solution to meet the evolving demands of AI networking. OSFP-based Ethernet switch design Alongside this, Delta will also offer a glimpse into the future of high-bandwid...