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Hashgraph & Truesense file patent for privacy ID system
Data Protection

Hashgraph & Truesense file patent for privacy ID system

The filing could help organisations prove attendance or access without collecting names or locations, as Europe tightens digital identity rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Gathid launches authority assurance for complex identities
Software-as-a-Service

Gathid launches authority assurance for complex identities

It aims to help large organisations spot hidden control risks as roles, credentials and delegated access combine across fragmented systems.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Gallagher opens global survey for 2027 security trends
Partner Programmes

Gallagher opens global survey for 2027 security trends

Security teams can shape next year's benchmarking report as Gallagher seeks wider input on shifting priorities, budgets and technology adoption.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
Suprema launches BioStation 3 Max biometric terminal
Data Protection

Suprema launches BioStation 3 Max biometric terminal

With biometric terminals increasingly treated as networked endpoints, the device aims to cut tampering risk and ease large-site access control.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Gallagher Security spotlights integrated systems at ISC West
Hybrid Cloud

Gallagher Security spotlights integrated systems at ISC West

Buyers at ISC West were focused on simpler upgrades and better system connections as Gallagher pushed migration tools and cloud access management.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Mercury Security launches app platform for controllers
DevOps

Mercury Security launches app platform for controllers

Approved developers can now build software directly on Mercury MP Intelligent Controllers, aiming to add edge-based integrations without replacing core systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
ROC launches Face1 biometric reader for access control
Surveillance

ROC launches Face1 biometric reader for access control

The new reader lets sites add biometric checks and live threat detection without replacing existing doors, zoning or permission systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Gallagher unveils AccessNow cloud at ISC West 2026
Digital Transformation

Gallagher unveils AccessNow cloud at ISC West 2026

Gallagher will debut its AccessNow cloud platform at ISC West 2026, pitching an integrated vision for future access control design.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Acre links access control & intrusion in cloud suite
Hyperscale

Acre links access control & intrusion in cloud suite

Acre Security links its intrusion controllers with cloud-based access control to give critical sites a single, governed identity workflow.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Identity management tops 2026 security & IT agenda
Firewalls

Identity management tops 2026 security & IT agenda

Identity management is set to dominate 2026 security agendas as HID research shows rising convergence, biometrics use and privacy scrutiny.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Wesco named exclusive US distributor for Acre Security
Digital Transformation

Wesco named exclusive US distributor for Acre Security

Wesco becomes Acre Security's exclusive US distributor, expanding cloud access control and intrusion offerings nationwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026

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From biometrics to zero trust architecture: securing the physical-digital divide
Data Protection

From biometrics to zero trust architecture: securing the physical-digital divide

Continuous verification is becoming vital as organisations blend biometrics and Zero Trust to stop unauthorised access to buildings and data.

By Mike Fisher • 10 min read • Last week
Why retail's contractor problem is a cybersecurity risk in disguise
Digital Transformation

Why retail's contractor problem is a cybersecurity risk in disguise

Unlogged contractors can expose store networks to intrusion, prompting Australian retailers to adopt digital visitor controls and audit trails.

By Charle Cao • 5 min read • This month
Experts warn passwords no longer sufficient in AI era
Ransomware

Experts warn passwords no longer sufficient in AI era

Australian firms are being urged to adopt passwordless logins as AI tools and data leakage make stolen credentials easier to exploit.

By Mark Tarre • 10 min read • Last month
Alcatraz appoints Erik Nord to lead European growth
Data Protection

Alcatraz appoints Erik Nord to lead European growth

Alcatraz names Erik Nord to drive European expansion of its privacy-first facial authentication platform for workplaces and secure sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Alcatraz Rock X completes live airport facial ID tests
Data Protection

Alcatraz Rock X completes live airport facial ID tests

Alcatraz's Rock X facial authentication system has completed live trials at Honolulu airport, boosting its pitch for staff and secure-area access.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Suprema unveils dual BioStar platforms, new biometrics
Firewalls

Suprema unveils dual BioStar platforms, new biometrics

Suprema debuts twin BioStar access platforms and flagship AI facial terminal at Intersec 2026, targeting high-security, high-traffic sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026