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Alcatraz, the pioneer in facial biometric authentication for physical access, now announced the successful completion of its SOC 2 examination as of November 7, 2025. The independent audit was conducted by A-LIGN, the pioneering provider in cybersecurity compliance trusted by more than 4,000 global organizations. Biometric access with confidence “Trust in biometric systems depends on strong data stewardship,” said Tina D’Agostin, CEO of Alcatraz. “At Alcatraz, we work...

The contract was signed, live at the SPS in Nuremberg, Germany: CADENAS is now the newest member of the Eplan Partner Network. CADENAS Managing Director Terry Jonen and Eplan Managing Director Haluk Menderes signed the new technology partnership agreement on 26 November 2025. The stated goal of the cooperation is the expanded provision of technical device data via the Eplan Data Portal, which will be implemented using a direct interface between the Data Portal and the CADENAS platform 3Dfi...

AI is one of the fastest-growing technologies in the history of modern business, with the ability to revolutionize industries, optimize operations, and drive innovation, but it is also introducing security gaps, risks, and vulnerabilities. According to McKinsey, 78% of organizations are using AI in at least one business function, up from 55% two years ago. As a result, 73% of them are investing in AI-specific security tools, either with new or existing budgets, according to the 2025 Thales Data...

Smeup, a key partner for companies engaged in digital transformation, now announced the expansion of its adoption of Cubbit, the first geo-distributed cloud storage enabler, as part of a Business Alliance Partnership that increases capacity to 3.2 petabytes, up from the initial 1.6 petabytes. The agreement has a dual objective: to enhance data management and resilience for smeup, and to accelerate the adoption of cloud storage services across the region through the launch of a fully Italian, se...

WatchGuard® Technologies now announced that its endpoint security solution delivered outstanding performance in the latest MITRE ATT&CK® Enterprise Round 7 (ER7) Evaluation. The results highlight WatchGuard’s ability to combine strong threat prevention with low-noise detection, giving Managed Service Providers (MSPs) a reliable and efficient way to deliver high-quality security services at scale. WatchGuard’s commitment In the Windows “Hermes” scenario, Wat...

Zimperium, the pioneer in mobile security, today announced new research from its zLabs team uncovering DroidLock, a rapidly evolving Android malware campaign targeting users in Spain. Unlike traditional mobile malware, DroidLock behaves more like full-scale ransomware, enabling complete device takeover through screen-locking overlays, credential theft, and remote control capabilities. Android safeguards zLabs researchers found that DroidLock is distributed through phishing websites and begin...

Bugcrowd, a pioneer in crowdsourced cybersecurity, has launched new platform functionality, Bugcrowd AI Triage Assistant and Bugcrowd AI Analytics, to bring unprecedented speed and intelligence and insights to the process of building security resilience. Combined with the general availability of AI Connect, these new capabilities enable security teams to make smarter, faster decisions that help preempt emerging threats, not just react to them after the fact.  Bugc...

HENSOLDT AG announces that Sven Heursch, previously Head of Software-Defined Defense & Digitalization, will be appointed Chief Digital Officer (CDO) with effect from 1 January 2026. In this role, Heursch will be a permanent member of the Group Executive Committee (GEC) and report directly to CEO Oliver Dörre. This appointment underscores the strategic importance of software-defined defense (SDD) and the digitalization of the product portfolio as central elements of HENSOLDT's ‘No...

Checkmarx, the pioneer in agentic application security, announces its acquisition of Tromzo, a pioneer in AI-native autonomous security agents. The deal marks a major leap forward in autonomous AppSec, accelerating the delivery of AI agents that understand real enterprise risk, reason across complex software ecosystems, and remediate continuously with precision. Tromzo’s technology and world-class engineering team will enhance the Checkmarx One platform and expand the Checkmarx Assist fam...

HackerOne, a pioneer in Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), now announced two strategic executive appointments to accelerate the company’s next phase of growth and innovation in the rapidly expanding threat exposure management category.  Stephanie Furfaro joins as Chief Revenue Officer and Stacy Leidwinger as Chief Marketing Officer, bringing deep go-to-market expertise to scale HackerOne’s impact across enterprises worldwide. Together, they will strengthen execution...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, now released its sixth annual State of Physical Security report. Based on insights from over 7,300 physical security pioneers worldwide (including end users, channel partners, systems integrators, and consultants), the report shows that physical security is playing a broader strategic role within organizations. The findings highlight closer collaboration across departments and greater interest in technologies that support bette...

Hanwha Vision, a pioneer in video surveillance solutions, has announced the launch of three ruggedized PTZ cameras, purpose-built to deliver seamless monitoring in challenging environments.  Designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, these cameras combine durability with AI-powered intelligence - via Hanwha Vison’s AI-native chipset Wisenet 9 - to provide reliable and intelligent surveillance for critical infrastructure, transportation, ports and urban environments. Engineere...

FARx, the world’s only fused-biometrics company, has launched the latest version of its software to help organizations stay ahead of AI-powered voice fraud. Advanced text-to-speech and voice cloning tools can now mimic human speech so convincingly that they are indistinguishable to the human listener, and legacy voice biometrics designed to authenticate human voices are unable to detect the difference.  Recent data reveals a sharp rise in AI-related fraud, with 35% of UK businesses t...

Gallagher Security is celebrating a standout year marked by global expansion, people-powered growth, and continued leadership in innovation. As 2025 draws to a close, Gallagher’s executive team reflects on the milestones that shaped the year and sets the stage for an ambitious 2026.  People-powered growth across the globe  Gallagher strengthened their global capability in 2025 with new pioneers joining across every region and long-serving team members reaching major milestones...

A seamless building benefits everyone, users and facilities managers alike. With streamlined interactions which start at the front entrance and continue through the site, workflows become more efficient and every stakeholder enjoys greater peace of mind. Most organizations already recognize the importance of connecting access with security systems like alarms and CCTV, as well as HVAC and a growing range of business software packages. To connect systems even further, security managers need comp...

Abnormal AI, the pioneer in AI-native human behavior security, announced it has been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Email Security, marking the company’s second consecutive year in the Leaders Quadrant. Gartner evaluated vendors based on their Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. Among 14 vendors evaluated, Abnormal was placed furthest right on the Vision axis. API-based approach In the report, Gartner highlights that “the high...

DigiCert, a pioneer in intelligent trust, unveiled its 2026 Security Predictions, forecasting how AI, quantum computing, and automation will reshape global trust frameworks. The predictions highlight a pivotal shift toward AI integrity, resilience, and quantum readiness as core tenets of intelligent trust. DigiCert’s full predictions and outlook for the new year can be found at DigiCert’s blog. 1. AI Integrity Becomes the New Trust Standard: AI authenticity will overtake dat...

Building on earlier research published in October 2025, Zimperium announced that its zLabs team has uncovered a significantly enhanced variant of ClayRat, an Android spyware family first detailed in the technical brief “ClayRat: A New Android Spyware Targeting Russia”. While the original ClayRat strain was able to exfiltrate SMS messages, call logs, notifications, device data, take photos, and send mass SMS or place calls, effectively allowing infected devices to become distribution...

Secutech, Asia’s premier security exhibition, will be held from 22 – 24 April 2026 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1. This edition promises a robust showcase of more than 400 international exhibitors and an expected influx of over 15,000 visitors. Against the backdrop of Taiwan’s government investing USD 3 billion to accelerate its transformation into an “AI island”, this year’s focus will center on four key industry pillars across seven themati...

Axis Communications, a industry pioneer in video surveillance, announces it has signed the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Secure by Design pledge to transparently communicate about the cybersecurity posture of Axis products.    The voluntary Secure by Design pledge of the U.S. government agency, CISA, calls on manufacturers to make the security of customers a core business requirement by addressing seven key aspects of security:  ...

As 2026 approaches, cybersecurity threats are evolving at an unprecedented speed. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face rising exposure as perpetrators adopt advanced AI, expand commercialised cybercrime platforms, and intensify nation-state activity. Recent intelligence, including the CrowdStrike 2025 European Threat Landscape Report, highlights how attackers are becoming faster, more capable, and more varied in their methods, raising the stakes across the UK’s interconnected su...

The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS®), Astrix Security, and Cequence Security now announced a strategic partnership to develop new cybersecurity guidance tailored to the unique risks of artificial intelligence (AI) and agentic systems.  This collaborative initiative builds on the globally recognized CIS Critical Security Controls® (CIS Controls®), extending its principles into AI environments where autonomous decision‑making, tool and API access, and automated thre...

Camelot Secure, a revolutionary cybersecurity company, now announced that Stan Oliver, President/CEO of Camelot Secure, Phoenix, and DigiFlight, has been selected as a board member to the Duke University Cybersecurity Master of Engineering Program’s Industry Advisory Board. The Board’s mission is to provide expert guidance that supports and fosters innovation and excellence in curriculum, student internships, entrepreneurship, graduate outcomes, and related areas. Evolvin...

ASIS International, the world's largest association for security management professionals, is pleased to announce the opening of its Call for Proposals for the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2026, inviting industry experts, thought leaders, and practitioners to submit cutting-edge presentations across critical security domains.  Additionally, the association is seeking distinguished security professionals to serve as proposal reviewers, furthering the conference's...

As the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) continues to expand its oversight and enforce compliance, it is crucial for legal, compliance, and business pioneers to stay ahead of the latest developments. This premier conference provides in-depth discussions on the evolving CFIUS landscape, including filing requirements, risk mitigation strategies, and the impact of new regulations. Safeguarding national security interests Attendees will gain exclusive insights from gov...

WatchGuard has revealed its top six cybersecurity predictions for 2026, forecasting a year where AI-driven threats, regulatory pressures, and the decline of legacy tools will reshape the security landscape. Corey Nachreiner, chief security officer at WatchGuard Technologies, emphasizes that organizations must prepare for rapid evolution in both attack methods and defensive strategies. Crypto-ransomware goes extinct  In 2026, crypto-ransomware will effectively go extinct, as threat actors aban...

Panaseer, the pioneer in Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM), announced the Panaseer IQ Suite, a new family of GenAI-powered tools designed for organizations who are facing growing attack surfaces and attackers using AI to increase their reach and focus. By turning cybersecurity controls data into actionable remediation across the enterprise, the IQ suite empowers security teams to take a more proactive, risk-driven approach. Panaseer CCM platform The IQ Suite builds on the Panaseer Con...

ServiceNow, the AI control tower for business reinvention, announced its intent to acquire Veza, a pioneer in identity security. The acquisition will extend the capabilities of ServiceNow’s Security and Risk portfolios into one of cybersecurity’s most important areas that is at the forefront of every breach now – Identity Security. This will enable organizations to understand and control who and what has access to their critical data, applications, systems, and AI artifacts. A...

BlackFog, the pioneer in AI-based anti data exfiltration (ADX) technology, announces the availability of its newest solution, ADX Vision. Designed to secure every endpoint and every LLM interaction, ADX Vision delivers the visibility and control organizations need to manage AI securely. Operating directly on the device, it detects shadow AI activity, prevents unauthorized data movement in real-time, and enforces governance policies automatically, all without disrupting productivity. Increase...

Wachter, Inc., a premier technology solutions integrator and innovator, proudly announces the appointment of James Stark as Business Development and Strategic Innovation Lead. With over 30 years of distinguished experience across various sectors, James is set to spearhead transformative initiatives that will enhance Wachter’s offerings for clients nationwide. A thought leader and respected speaker, Stark has graced national media platforms and industry conferences, sharing insights shaped...