Surveillance & Security News for October 2026

Teledyne FLIR's A40 and A70 (Axx-Series) thermal imaging cameras are the first models to achieve UL 2684 listing. They are listed as thermal image fire detectors under ANSI/CAN/UL 2684, the Standard for Video and Thermal Image Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems. Although UL 2684 is a North American standard, the Teledyne FLIR milestone has important implications for Europe. European fire detection is supported by a mature standards and certification environment covering established technologies s...

Opengear, a Digi International company and pioneer in out-of-band management solutions, has signed its first pan-European distribution agreement with Ingram Micro, one of the world’s largest technology distributors. The agreement will give resellers in participating Ingram Micro countries access to Opengear’s portfolio, supported by Ingram Micro's regional infrastructure, logistics capabilities and partner network. This expands Opengear’s existing reach in the UK, Ireland, Spa...

Comelit-PAC has appointed Chris Carroll as Sales Director, following an 18-year career with the company, seeing him progress from internal sales support to a senior leadership role. Chris joined Comelit in January 2008 and has worked in several roles across the business, gaining first-hand experience of products, customers and sales operations. “I’m proud to be taking on the Sales Director role,” says Chris. “I’ve learnt a lot from the people I’ve worked with...

A new partnership co-funded by Atos and Tech First Youth makes Futures Readiness available free of charge to up to 650,000 learners across the West Midlands. Atos, a pioneer in AI-powered digital transformation, announces a new partnership with Futures Readiness, co-funded with Tech First Youth. Futures Readiness is a holistic AI preparedness program designed to help students and staff make sense of rapid technological change. The partnership, delivered in collaboration with BMet’s D...

Advanced has launched a new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminar exploring how connected technology, cloud-based monitoring and intelligent data are transforming the management of fire detection systems. The new CPD, ‘The Evolution of Smart Fire System Management’, has been developed to help building owners, facilities managers, responsible persons and fire safety professionals understand how digital technologies can improve the way fire systems are monitored, maintaine...

Thales, a pioneer in advanced technologies for cybersecurity markets, today announced CipherTrust Data Security Posture Management (DSPM). It is the first purpose-built DSPM offering designed to help organizations go beyond discovering exposed sensitive data and applying access-based remediation, enabling them to prioritise risks and protect their most sensitive data directly through encryption, masking, or tokenisation natively within the platform. Sensitive data is increasingly distributed ac...

Northwave and ESET stand for a common goal: protecting the customers’ business and enabling them to have a safe digital journey. The Northwave Germany team has reason to celebrate. Marcus Hoppe, Sales Director DACH: “We have achieved the highest ESET partner status with the PLATINUM PARTNER AWARD and are very proud of this. It is proof that we are on the right track with our security approach.” A big thank you to Uwe Rehwald, Senior Partner Account Manager ESET, for the honor...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 organizations entrust us with the care of their cyber security. This requires a focus on managing a...

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...

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...

Northwave Cyber Security, a provider of managed cyber security solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cindy Smeulders as Country Manager Belgium for Northwave. Since 1 January 2024, Smeulders has been the driving force of the strategic initiatives for the Belgian region, bringing her valued insights and expertise to the organization. In her new position, Smeulders will further expand Northwave´s business in Belgium. With 25 years of experience in the sector, she will be the...

Northwave Cyber ​​Security, the largest independent Cyber ​​Security company in the Benelux, has invested in Flavour, a Dutch company that uses Applied Gaming and Storytelling to facilitate learning and behavior change in ways that are fun and effective. This investment enables Flavour to further expand their HackShield cyber-safety e-learning platform. Why HackShield? The HackShield online platform uses gamification to help children between 8 and 12 years old become more resilient against cybe...

As renewable energy systems expand, so do the cyber threats targeting them. During NATO’s Nordic Pine 24 exercise, Northwave played a key role, with Country Manager Kim Elman acting as Chief RC Cyber, supporting exercise design and execution. This exercise brought together stakeholders from Sweden, Finland, the U.S, Canada, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland to tackle the growing cybersecurity challenges in renewable energy. With Sweden's NATO membership application accelerating both milit...

Cyber threats are a critical business concern that requires direct involvement from top leadership. On November 6, Northwave Cyber Security partnered with Executive Search firm Wes to host an exclusive event for company executives, board members, and business owners, aiming to strengthen their understanding of how leadership can support a company’s resilience against cyber risks. The evening’s discussions centered on integrating cybersecurity into corporate governance and leadership...

Northwave Cyber Security is proud to announce its ranking at 103rd out of 1000 in the Financial Times Europe's Long-Term Growth Champions 2025. This prestigious list, published on FT.com, highlights companies that have demonstrated sustained revenue growth over the past decade. The special report, which will be published in print on November 20, recognises European companies that have demonstrated exceptional performance and resilience. Steven Dondorp, CEO of Northwave Cyber Security, commented...

OneMore Secure and Northwave Cyber Security announces that they have entered a strategic partnership. This collaboration means that Northwave will integrate OneMore Secure's innovative solution for managing cyber risks in supply chains into its offerings. With the introduction of the new EU laws, including the NIS2 Directive, the requirements for security and risk management in the supply chain are increasing. By automating and streamlining protection against cyber threats with OneMore Secure's...

Northwave Cyber Security, a Managed Security Service Provider, proudly announces its membership in the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA). MISA is an ecosystem of independent software vendors and managed security service providers that have integrated with Microsoft Security to better defend against a world of increasing cybersecurity threats. With this membership Northwave continues to strive for excellence in protecting the digital journey of their customers. The membership als...

Northwave Cyber ​​Security, the European cybersecurity specialist, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristin Preßler as Head of Operations for Northwave DACH. Since the beginning of 2025, Kristin Preßler has been responsible for leading the growing Professional and Managed Security Services business units in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. As part of the management team, she will work closely with the Sales Director DACH and the Security Services business units at the Dut...

Northwave Cyber Security has been selected as a member of Europol's Advisory Group on Internet Security. Cyber Threat Intelligence Lead Michel Mollema will represent Northwave in the group, contributing expert insights to Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) that can be used protect people, organizations and governments from cybercriminals. Northwave has a long-standing track record in cyber intelligence and crime prevention. As part of this ongoing collaboration, Europol representa...

Northwave Cyber Security is proud to announce two strategic additions to its executive leadership team. As of 1 September, Petra Oldengarm joined as President, and as of 1 August, Kevin Jonkers has taken on the role of Chief Operations Officer (COO). Both bring decades of experience and deep expertise in the cybersecurity domain, reinforcing Northwave’s commitment to securing the digital future of European organizations. Petra Oldengarm, a respected leader in the cybersecurity landscape,...

Five years ago, Dutch cyber security provider Northwave Cyber Security opened its German office in Leipzig. What began as an ambitious idea has grown into an established location with a team of experts supporting companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in defending against and managing cyberattacks. Over time, Germany has become the strategic core market for the entire Northwave Group. Founded in the Netherlands in 2006, Northwave now operates across multiple European locations, includin...