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Why diversity in cybersecurity leadership is vital

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Homogeneous cybersecurity leadership is a critical, overlooked point of failure; true defence in depth demands diversity as a core control.
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Opinion: why women in tech Are redesigning safety - and what that means for us all

4 days ago
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Women in security tech are redesigning safety from front doors to smart locks, proving diverse leadership makes everyone feel more secure.
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Genetec unveils Cloudlink 2210 for hybrid security

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Genetec has unveiled Cloudlink 2210, a hybrid appliance that centralises cloud-managed security while preserving local storage at scale.
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Nuvola & Certis tie up on predictive security tech

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Nuvola Media and Certis partner to fuse AI-powered visual analytics with security ops, promising more predictive, data-driven protection.
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Gallagher & M.C. Dean deepen global security pact

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Gallagher Security and M.C. Dean deepen a long-standing global pact to tackle complex, mission-critical security deployments worldwide.
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NordVPN taps CrowdStrike intel to bolster consumer security

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NordVPN will use CrowdStrike threat intelligence to power its Threat Protection Pro tool, bringing enterprise-grade data to consumer security.
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Fortinet lifts outlook as SASE growth, USD $1bn buyback

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Fortinet lifts share buyback by USD $1 billion after double-digit 2025 revenue and billings growth driven by SASE and security operations.
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Suprema unveils dual BioStar platforms, new biometrics

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Suprema debuts twin BioStar access platforms and flagship AI facial terminal at Intersec 2026, targeting high-security, high-traffic sites.
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Security now central to business decisions, says report

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Security teams are moving from gatekeepers to strategic partners, with ROI and integration now central to security investment decisions.
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Gallagher named Global Elite Partner by Convergint

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Gallagher Security secures Convergint Global Elite Partner status, deepening their worldwide alliance on integrated physical security solutions.
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Cloud security firms, Brivo & Eagle Eye, form AI security giant

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks will merge under the Brivo name to create what they claim is the world's largest AI cloud security platform.
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From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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In 2026, agentic AI, digital twins and AR wearables shift from hype to daily tools, reshaping how security risks are detected and managed.
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Suprema BioStation 3 sets record as facial ID demand soars

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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Suprema's BioStation 3 facial ID terminal is on course for record annual global sales as demand for AI-driven access control accelerates.
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Physical security shifts to strategic business role

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Physical security is evolving into a strategic business function, with AI, unified platforms and hybrid cloud reshaping priorities to 2026.
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Gallagher Security maps global growth & 2026 focus

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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cloud security
Gallagher Security steps up global expansion with new leaders, offices and award-winning tech as it sharpens its growth focus for 2026.
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Asia's video security enters a new era of hybrid intelligence

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Asia's video security is shifting to hybrid intelligence, blending cloud innovation with existing systems for flexible, scalable monitoring solutions.
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Suprema honoured for fifteen years in global security top 50

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Suprema has secured a place in the Global Top 50 security companies for 15 years running, recognised for strong revenue and innovation in AI and cloud solutions.
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Suprema unveils AI-powered security roadmap for global partners

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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physical security
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Suprema launches Global Partner Programme 2025, unveiling AI-driven security roadmap focused on cloud-native platforms and advanced video analytics.
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Security sector faces tech lag & workforce pressure, report finds

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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Nearly half of security providers lag in adopting AI, while workforce pressures and tech gaps challenge the sector's future, says Trackforce report.
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Study finds CVE security scores flawed, with third unsubstantiated

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Nearly one-third of CVE entries are unverified, revealing flaws in how organisations assess software security risks and reliance on CVSS scores.