Access control software News

Global cybersecurity pioneer AlgoSec has released its annual State of Network Security Report, providing a comprehensive vendor-agnostic analysis of today’s network security landscape. The report identifies a decisive shift in how organizations are responding to network evolution and hybrid architecture sprawl, with the focus shifting back towards consolidation; defined by unification, automation and control as businesses look to manage visibility of risk and resilience posture. Based on...

SailPoint, Inc., a pioneer in unified identity security for enterprises, is showcasing how its customers are embracing the new era of adaptive identity security. As businesses increasingly adopt AI and automation, they face a growing challenge: securing an explosion of non-human identities such as machines and AI agents. SailPoint is addressing this new reality head-on, delivering the next generation of identity security that is built to adapt and scale for the modern enterprise. Rapid integra...

Semperis, the identity-driven cyber resilience and crisis management company, announces the acquisition of MightyID, the best-of-breed identity resilience specialist for cloud identity providers Okta and Ping. This acquisition allows Semperis to extend true cyber resilience with identity-first security and crisis management across complex hybrid identity environments including Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Entra ID, Okta and Ping. “This strategic move furthers our mission to help organ...

VITEC, a pioneer in IP video streaming solutions, has partnered with the Jordan Design & Development Bureau (JODDB) to successfully integrate low latency video streaming technology to enable secure, real time Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations across remote and rugged border regions. The vehicle-mounted mobile solution, which was integrated and commissioned by Haupshy, sees VITEC technology pair with the Dragon Eye electro optical (EO) system and Al Oqab mobile...

Driven by Chile’s updated telecom regulations, Agile Ingeniería y Consultoría has partnered with Regula, a global developer of Identity Verification (IDV) solutions, to deploy a high-volume, high-compliance IDV system. The platform now enables the Chilean telecom sector to process more than 300,000 identity checks each month with the same document authentication accuracy used at border checkpoints, achieving a 96% conversion rate and full alignment with the country’s...

Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event, running from 2-4 June 2026 at Excel, has announced the launch of its first Cyber Startup Program, a major new initiative designed to champion the next generation of cybersecurity innovators and strengthen the future of the cyber ecosystem. The new program will debut at Infosecurity Europe 2026, designed to shine a light on the next generation of cybersecurity innovators, bringing startup founders, investors and...

Gunnebo Entrance Control will return to Passenger Terminal Expo 2026, showcasing how latest intelligent entrance control solutions can support secure, efficient and passenger-friendly airport environments.  Gate technologies On stand B290, as a global provider of stylish entrance control solutions, Gunnebo Entrance Control will demonstrate a range of boarding, pre-security and immigration gate technologies designed to respond to the operational, spatial and aesthetic challenges faced by s...

Comelit-PAC has expanded its access control portfolio with the launch of PAC Lock, a fully integrated offline locking solution that enables customers to manage wired and wireless doors within the same Access Central™ platform. PAC Lock brings the benefits of Open Security Standard (OSS) offline technology to the PAC ecosystem. The result is a practical and scalable way to extend access control to areas where cabling or constant connectivity may not be possible or cost-effective. Evolutio...

The European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS) and the Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure (DIVD) announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on vulnerability discovery, disclosure and resolution affecting Europe’s power grids and other critical infrastructure. The MoU was signed yesterday during ENCS’ annual General Assembly meeting, held at ENCS headquarters in The Hague. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration be...

Alcatraz, the pioneer in facial biometric authentication for physical access, announces the appointment of Erik Nord as Director of Business Development for Europe. Erik will play a key role in driving Alcatraz’s European growth strategy, as the company scales its presence across the continent. Erik brings more than 20 years of experience in security solutions, specializing in integrating complex software and hardware into user-centric systems. Throughout his career, he has focused on del...

Veeam Software, the #1 pioneer by market share in Data Resilience, announces the appointment of Piero Gallucci as Regional Vice President for UK and Ireland. With more than 25 years of experience in sales, channel management, and enterprise technology, Piero will lead Veeam’s UK&I operations, supporting customers in achieving data resilience, security, and business continuity.  Customer success initiatives Prior to joining Veeam, Piero served as Area Vice President and General Manag...

ISC West 2026, hosted March 23 to March 27 in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), announces a robust SIA Education@ISC Program (Platinum Education Sponsors: Ambient.Ai and Axis Communications) aimed to educate the industry on what’s new and next. With a three-day keynote series and sessions featuring top cybersecurity experts and stakeholders from organizations across the private and public sector, 2026 sessions will provide attendees with invaluabl...

A new public facing analysis of executive targeting reveals a sharp escalation in threats against senior corporate leaders, with incident levels reaching their highest point on record in 2025. The study, Executive Targeting Report: Analysis of Attacks on Corporate Executives from 2003-2025, documents 424 targeted incidents worldwide between 2003 and October 31, 2025, drawing on open source reporting from verified media and public records. As of late 2025, incident volume had already doubled tot...

HID, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions and an ASSA ABLOY Group company, announces a major expansion of its customer service operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), establishing a new benchmark for support in the security identity sector. The initiative, which recently received the UK’s Fire & Security Excellence Award for Best Customer Service Provider, resulted in a 76-point improvement in the company’s Net Promoter Score (NPS) and a Customer Satisfa...

Iris ID, the pioneer in non-contact biometric identity authentication technologies, announces that its iA FacePAD algorithm v2.5.3 has successfully achieved Level 2 Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) compliance. Testing was conducted by iBeta Quality Assurance using Iris ID’s exclusive, iBAR 600E device in conjunction with the iBAR 600E CS REST API demo application. The advancement from Level 1 to Level 2 compliance underscores Iris ID’s commitment to delivering biometric solutions...

Iris ID, the pioneer in non-contact biometric identity authentication technologies, announces that its iA FacePAD algorithm v2.5.3 has successfully achieved Level 2 Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) compliance. Testing was conducted by iBeta Quality Assurance using Iris ID’s exclusive, iBAR 600E device in conjunction with the iBAR 600E CS REST API demo application. The advancement from Level 1 to Level 2 compliance underscores Iris ID’s commitment to delivering biometric solutions...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired NSP Security in the UK, a company providing design, manufacturing and installation of access control solutions primarily within the student accommodation segment. Authority comments "I am very pleased to welcome NSP into ASSA ABLOY, an exciting technological addition that will reinforce our current offering within the hospitality business, and provide complementary growth opportunities,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. “NSP is a provider...

DoorBird, one of the pioneer providers of intelligent door communication systems, is unveiling a technological world first at ISE in Barcelona. For the first time, IP video intercom systems with integrated 5G mobile connectivity are available on the market. With the new D31TDV 5G and D31TDH 5G models, DoorBird enables a reliable internet connection without the need for Ethernet cabling, redefining flexibility and system resilience in door communication through 5G technology. Significantly simp...

The biggest cybersecurity risks to organizations are not zero-day vulnerabilities or exotic malware, but attackers quietly abusing the same trusted internal access paths businesses rely on every day, research from Zero Networks confirmed today. Since such breaches are, ultimately, impossible to prevent, organizations need to fundamentally shift their cybersecurity strategies: away from focusing solely on preventing access, and towards limiting what IT assets intruders can reach and exploit once...

Atos, a pioneer in secure, AI-driven digital transformation, has joined Movement to Work, a UK-wide employer-led movement dedicated to breaking the ‘no experience – no job’ cycle facing young people not in education, employment or training (NEET). While Atos’ existing early careers and outreach programmes have traditionally focused on schools, colleges, and universities, joining Movement to Work enables the company to extend its reach to the young people who are furthest...

VIVOTEK, the global security solution provider, announces major enhancements to its VORTEX cloud platform, introducing the generative AI-Powered “Think Alert” feature alongside advanced personal safety detection capabilities. These upgrades are designed to enable enterprises and public-sector organizations to strengthen operational resilience, improve risk response, and elevate overall security efficiency. Cloud security ecosystem To further expand its cloud security ecosystem, VO...

Ken Gould Consulting is proud to announce the appointment of Lew Walters as Senior Consultant. Known throughout the professional security community as the “Security Guru,” Walters brings over 55 years of experience to the firm, further strengthening its position as a leader in strategic security advisory. Walters’ career is distinguished by deep involvement in both the manufacturing and monitoring sectors of the alarm industry. He has held pivotal roles including National Sale...

At FENCETECH 2026, Nice, a pioneer in smart living and perimeter access solutions, is highlighting its complete, end-to-end gate and access control portfolio, bringing together the innovation of Nice and the proven reliability of HySecurity under one unified ecosystem. Nice’s presence at FENCETECH reinforces how its broad portfolio supports every stage and environment of a project—from design-forward residential properties to the most demanding commercial, industrial, and high-secur...

Zimperium, the pioneer in mobile security, announced new research from its zLabs threat research team revealing a large-scale Android surveillance campaign dubbed Arsink RAT, a cloud-native Remote Access Trojan (RAT) designed to harvest sensitive data and give attackers intrusive control over infected devices while blending into legitimate cloud traffic. The investigation, titled “The Rise of Arsink RAT,” identified 1,216 unique malicious Android app samples, tied to 317 distinct co...

Atos, a foremost provider of AI-powered digital transformation, has worked with National Grid to develop Triton, an innovative new Digital Twin and Data Visualization Tool that will revolutionize electricity infrastructure planning. Future of electricity network Triton will enable National Grid to accelerate how it plans the future electricity network and support the significant increase in energy demand required to achieve Great Britain’s decarbonization goals. Triton is a new advanced...

Nozomi Networks, the pioneer in OT, IoT and cyber‑physical system security, announced that Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has completed its acquisition of the company. Originally announced on September 9, the transaction marks the start of a new phase of growth for Nozomi Networks while preserving the company’s independent operations, vendor‑neutral technology roadmap, and established go‑to‑market partnerships. As a wholly owned subsidiary, Nozomi Networks will continue to support the f...

Hakimo, the pioneer in AI-powered physical security monitoring platforms, announces the launch of Forensic Search, a new capability that allows security teams to instantly search and investigate video footage using natural language without the need of any expensive server infrastructure. With Forensic Search, users can simply type queries like “person in a red shirt,” “person opening car door,” or “red car in parking lot,” and retrieve relevant moments from h...

Hikvision announced it has been awarded ISO/IEC 29147:2018 and ISO/IEC 30111:2019 certification by the British Standards Institution (BSI), a globally recognized standards and certification body. The achievement endorses that Hikvision’s vulnerability management practices aligns with the international standards. Jointly developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), ISO/IEC 29147 and ISO/IEC 30111 provide a st...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, releases healthcare-specific insights from its 2026 State of Physical Security Report. Based on insights from physical security professionals worldwide, including those working in or with the healthcare sector, the report shows healthcare organizations continuing to favour hybrid-cloud deployments while increasing focus on access control, AI, and cross-department collaboration. Hybrid-cloud deployments Hybrid-cloud deployment...

Everon, LLC, a 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, announces the expansion of its remote video monitoring portfolio with an enhanced active video monitoring service designed to deliver proactive threat detection and response for commercial environments at its UL-Listed redundant monitoring centers. Leveraging existing camera systems and infrastructure, the so...