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A prison is, by definition, a secure place. Those who supervise correctional facilities deal in levels of secure access – from the door on an individual cell to the door open to the facility’s external secure perimeter. According to a report featured on Security Management Online, a prison has certain probabilities for a number of security breaches, each with its own degree of consequence. Maintaining secure accesses The safety of the inmates, the facility’s staff and the su...

The security technology manufacturer Paxton has officially unveiled Solo, a phone-based, cloud-hosted access control system. With Solo, your phone is the system, your phone is the key. To support the launch, Paxton is going for a true 1st, giving away 10,000 free Solo starter kits, placing the technology directly into the hands of security installers. Adam Stroud, Paxton’s CEO, said: “Solo is different. It is the first system that fully utilizes the modern capabilities of a smart ph...

Atos, a pioneer of AI-powered digital transformation, announces it has signed a three-year contract with LCH SA, the global clearing house based in Paris, to assist LCH SA with the migration of its financial information systems on a highly secure, SecNumCloud-qualified cloud infrastructure, while guaranteeing full continuity of operations. This contract confirms Atos’ position as a player in cloud transformation for highly regulated market infrastructures. Atos is looking forward to provi...

NAPCO Security Technologies is pleased to announce the appointment of four new Regional Sales Managers, strengthening the company's sales leadership across key territories. These strategic additions reinforce NAPCO's commitment to expanding market presence and delivering exceptional support to its partners and customers in Intrusion, Commercial Fire, & Access Control. Supporting distribution partners Edwin Paiz joins NAPCO as Regional Sales Manager for the Florida territory within the N...

Cequence Security, the pioneer in application, API, and Agentic AI protection, announces the general availability of Agent Personas in Cequence AI Gateway. Agent Personas give enterprises granular, infrastructure-level control over what AI agents are permitted to do — down to the specific tool call — closing the critical privilege gap that identity alone cannot address. As organizations deploy AI agents to connect to enterprise applications via the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a da...

Hikvision has released its 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, marking the eighth consecutive year of transparent sustainability reporting. Guided by its THRIVE sustainability philosophy, the report refined its double materiality assessment, identifying technological innovation, product safety and quality, and cybersecurity as double materiality topics, advancing its sustainable development goals in a systematic manner. Double materiality assessment Committed to “Tech for...

The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, is pleased to announce the schedule of events for the Z-Wave Spring Summit 2026. Taking place May 27-29, 2026, in Vienna, Austria, this event brings together leaders from across the entire Z-Wave ecosystem for three days of collaboration, discussion, planning, testing, networking, and education. The upcoming Z-Wave Spring Summit will feature a comprehensive schedule incl...

Pyronix has launched four new finish options for the Wireless LCD keypad, giving installers more ways to match the keypad to the look and feel of any home or business. The new finishes mean installers can offer customers something that fits their space, whether that's a sleek modern kitchen or a professional office environment. It's a small detail that can make a big difference to how the finished job looks and feels. Professional office environment Laurence Kenny, Product Director, said: "We...

SwiftConnect, provider of the connected access network for places and spaces, will demonstrate its award-winning platform through live integrations at The Security Event (TSE), 28 to 30 April 2026, at NEC Birmingham. Across access control platforms, hardware, credentials, turnstiles and other access points, the company will highlight how organizations can move from disconnected, building-by-building access control to unified identity management that works across every location, system, and tech...

Allient Inc., a global designer and manufacturer of specialty Motion, Controls, and Power products and solutions for targeted industries and applications, has today announced the release of a new whitepaper titled A Selection Guide to Motors for Humanoid Robotics Systems. Humanoid robotics is transitioning from research into commercial and industrial applications, increasing demand for high-performance actuation in dynamic environments. As these systems develop, actuator performance, torque den...

With its new Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service, Siemens Smart Infrastructure is strengthening cyber resilience for energy suppliers and operators of energy-intensive industries and critical infrastructures like data centres and airports. As information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) continue to converge, companies are being challenged to manage a growing flood of security alerts. They often lack the required staffing with the appropriate expertise and 24/7 availabili...

Hochiki Europe will exhibit at The Fire Safety Event 2026, taking place at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, from 28 to 30 April. As Innovation Theatre sponsor and a returning exhibitor, the company will use this year's event to showcase new products, run live demonstrations and deliver three expert sessions across all three days of the show. Visitors to the Hochiki stand E97 will be able to see the company's latest products and systems in action. The new FIREscape Nepto black range w...

Scality, a pioneer in cyber-resilient storage software for the AI era, announces the appointment of Greg DiFraia, former CEO of Inlayer, as Senior Vice President of AI Alliances and Partnerships. In this role, DiFraia will lead Scality’s global AI ecosystem strategy, driving strategic partnerships and go-to-market initiatives to accelerate enterprise AI adoption. DiFraia brings over two decades of experience scaling technology businesses, with deep expertise across data storage, global ma...

The Assistant Secretary for Investment Security to the U.S. Department of the Treasury will give a keynote address at the 12th National Conference on CFIUS, at the Convene Hamilton Square, Washington, DC, on April 22-23, 2026. The keynote address is taking place at 8:45 a.m. on April 22. In this role, Mr. Chris Pilkerton leads the inter-agency Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and the Outbound investment security program. Mr. Pilkerton previously served in appointed a...

Milestone Systems, a provider of data-driven video technology software, announces the opening of its London Concept Centre, the latest in several experience-driven spaces across Europe, North America, and Asia. The London Concept Centre will showcase the latest Milestone technology, including Arcules Cloud solutions, XProtectⓇ, video management, and BriefCam AI driven analytics, alongside partner solutions. The London Concept Centre allows end users, integrators, and partners to experience Mile...

Commvault, a pioneer in unified resilience at enterprise scale, announces that, based on strong customer demand, Clumio, a Commvault company, is extending its cloud-native cyber resilience capabilities to Google Cloud Storage, while expanding support for the leading hyperscaler environments. Customers using Google Cloud Storage can leverage Clumio to protect and recover large-scale datasets powering AI and analytics workloads.  With this announcement, Clumio is bringing proven resilience...

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO), the organization for security professionals working in Higher and Further Education worldwide, announces the winners of its Annual Awards 2026, recognizing outstanding achievement across the global university security community. The awards were presented on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, at the AUCSO Gala Dinner and Awards Evening, held in the Great Hall at the University of Exeter, as part of the AUCSO Annual Conference and AGM 2026. M...

Mission 500, the security industry’s nonprofit charity dedicated to supporting children in need across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, is pleased to announce two significant leadership appointments. Tristin Vaccaro, who has been instrumental in expanding Mission 500's impact as Community Engagement Coordinator, has been elevated to Executive Director. Joining her in this next chapter is Phil Leverette, CEO of ECT Fire & Security, who has been named to the Mission 500 Board of Directo...

Gunnebo Group’s latest CSRD-compliant sustainability report has highlighted clear progress across its business units, with positive shifts in gender balance, increased use of renewable energy and stronger supplier governance. Women now represent 44% of management positions in Gunnebo Safe Storage as a business unit, up from 22%, marking a substantial shift in leadership composition and reflecting continued efforts to build a more inclusive and balanced organization. Sustainable energy so...

As global trade regulations grow more complex and enforcement intensifies, organizations are under increasing pressure to modernise how they manage export controls, sanctions, and tariffs. In response, American Conference Institute (ACI) is proud to announce the launch of Trade Compliance Tech, a first-of-its-kind conference focused entirely on the technologies transforming trade compliance. Taking place July 22–23, 2026 at the DC Bar Association, ACI’s Trade Compliance Tech is the...

Zimperium, the pioneer in AI-empowered mobile security, announces new findings from its zLabs threat research team identifying four active Android banking trojan campaigns—RecruitRat, SaferRat, Astrinox, and Massiv—collectively targeting more than 800 banking, cryptocurrency, and social media applications worldwide. The research highlights how these malware families are evolving beyond basic credential theft, using sophisticated phishing infrastructure, deceptive overlays, Accessibi...

ZeroEyes, creators of the AI-powered visual threat intelligence platform, announces the availability of its Public Safety Alerts solution, powered by Samdesk, to deliver real-time risk detection and situational awareness at unprecedented speed and accuracy. The integrated solution enables organizations to move from reactive responses to proactive security strategies by providing verified, contextual intelligence as events unfold. ZeroEyes’ Public Safety Alerts combine advanced artificial...

iDenfy, a global RegTech specializing in identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, shares its newest insights into the synthetic identity fraud crisis, introducing vital adjustments to its Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) platform. Company officials claim that fraud rates have increased at least 15% in various industries, especially in high-risk sectors like iGaming. As a result, the best way to actually combat issues like synthetic ID fraud or gen AI fraud i...

Elite Interactive Solutions, the industry pioneer in remote video guarding and real-time crime prevention, has named Peter Hargittay as its new Chief Revenue Officer. He brings more than 25 years’ experience designing revenue systems that align marketing, sales, partnerships and customer success. Hargittay’s background spans branding, demand generation, enterprise sales, partner ecosystems, and post-sale organizations. As CRO for Elite, he will be responsible for all revenue-generat...

Redsquid, the UK-based managed technology and cybersecurity provider, has announced a significant expansion of its business with the acquisition of Partnership Education, strengthening its specialist education sector capability as it continues to scale across the UK. The acquisition of Partnership Education by B Corp-certified Redsquid, brings a highly established education-focused technology provider and nearly 80 employees into the Redsquid group. It is Redsquid’s biggest acquisition to...

Dallmeier presents the new revision of its proven IPS 10000 recording system. With version MK3, the focus is particularly on cybersecurity: Thanks to the integrated TPM 2.0 security chip, recording can now optionally be encrypted at a significantly higher security level. The requirements for protecting sensitive video data are increasing worldwide – especially in critical infrastructures. With the IPS 10000 MK3, Dallmeier addresses these requirements with a consistent further development...

Commvault, a pioneer in unified resilience at enterprise scale, announces an expansion of its Commvault Flex partner ecosystem, extending to Hitachi Vantara and NetApp. Designed for organizations with very large, dynamic datasets, Commvault Flex, previously called HyperScale Flex, delivers purpose-built data protection and resilience with a flexible architecture that connects to external high-performance flash storage pools. Mission-critical applications The demand for AI-ready data centre ca...

The guidance sets out how the SIA intends to carry out its role as regulator for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, known as Martyn’s Law. The new law is expected to come into force in Spring 2027. Martyn’s Law—named in memory of Martyn Hett, who was one of 22 people killed in the horrific Manchester Arena terrorist attack—aims to keep people safe by ensuring that publicly accessible premises and events are better prepared and protected in the event of an a...

The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to driving the seamless and interoperable service experience of Wi-Fi across the global wireless ecosystem, releases a new Wi-Fi Security Guidelines report. The guidelines define a new industry framework designed to strengthen security, privacy and trust across Wi-Fi networks, including public, enterprise, IoT and roaming environments. Today, Wi-Fi underpins critical digital services for consumers, businesses and connecte...

Starburst, a pioneer enterprise intelligence platform, announces its AI Data Assistant (AIDA), a new capability that helps organizations move from static reporting to faster, more context-aware decision-making. With AIDA, users can explore and analyze trusted enterprise data using natural language, making it easier to turn questions into actionable insight. Teams wait months for the creation of dashboards, export the results into spreadsheets for further analysis, and still question whether the...