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The importance of strong passwords and physical access control: A guide for World Password Day
Cybersecurity

The importance of strong passwords and physical access control: A guide for World Password Day

As World Password Day approaches, experts stress the vital need for robust passwords and physical access controls to secure both digital and physical assets.

By Gallagher Security • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Exclusive: HID discusses shift towards digital and AI-driven solutions
Surveillance

Exclusive: HID discusses shift towards digital and AI-driven solutions

The security sector in Australia and New Zealand is rapidly shifting towards digital solutions, with HID's Steve Katanas highlighting the role of AI and mobile credentials.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
HID expands Signo Readers line to suit diverse customer needs
Firewalls

HID expands Signo Readers line to suit diverse customer needs

HID expands its Signo Readers line to meet diverse customer needs, introducing models that cater to environmental design, rugged use, and budget efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Exclusive: Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk discusses future of passwords
Firewalls

Exclusive: Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk discusses future of passwords

Geoff Schomburgk of Yubico envisions a future beyond passwords, advocating for passkeys and hardware security keys like the YubiKey for secure authentication.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
HID report identifies key trends in access control for 2024
Surveillance

HID report identifies key trends in access control for 2024

HID's 2024 report reveals five key trends shaping access control, including mobile IDs and AI adoption. The market in Australia is set for over 8% growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
HID & Inner Range extend partnership for wallet-enabled readers
Unified Communications

HID & Inner Range extend partnership for wallet-enabled readers

HID has extended its partnership with Inner Range to introduce wallet-enabled readers and SIFER credentials, enhancing security and convenience for users globally.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
HID report reveals top trends in physical access control industry
Surveillance

HID report reveals top trends in physical access control industry

HID's 2024 State of Physical Access Control Report reveals key trends shaping the industry, including mobile access, AI, and sustainability influencing access control upgrades.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
HID unveils 2024 State of Security Industry Report insights
Data Analytics

HID unveils 2024 State of Security Industry Report insights

HID's 2024 State of Security Industry Report reveals key trends including mobile identification increment and widespread Multi-Factor Authentication.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
Mobile identities and the changing landscape of access control
Firewalls

Mobile identities and the changing landscape of access control

As the world continues to embrace digital transformation, mobile access is poised to play a central role in the evolving landscape of access control.

By Sanjit Bardhan • 6 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Another update from HID
Surveillance

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Another update from HID

HID is pioneering hardware, software and services that allow people to navigate the physical and digital worlds with confidence.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
HID launches Seos access security cards made from bamboo
Cybersecurity

HID launches Seos access security cards made from bamboo

The bamboo is certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council, an assurance that the material comes from responsibly managed forests.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 18th May 2023
HID reveals five themes reshaping the security industry
Biometrics

HID reveals five themes reshaping the security industry

A new survey by HID reveals five pressing themes - sustainability, IDaas, digital IDs and mobile authentication, contactless biometrics and supply chain issues.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023

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Report shows Mobile Access Control delivers real green savings
Encryption

Report shows Mobile Access Control delivers real green savings

A study reveals mobile access control reduces environmental impact by over 75% compared to PVC cards, boosting sustainability in security solutions.

By Steven Commander • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Premier Sports Network partners with Alcatraz for stadium security
Surveillance

Premier Sports Network partners with Alcatraz for stadium security

Premier Sports Network partners with Alcatraz to enhance stadium security using facial biometric authentication, improving safety and access worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
HID unveils advanced biometric & passwordless tech in Sydney
Surveillance

HID unveils advanced biometric & passwordless tech in Sydney

HID unveils cutting-edge biometric facial recognition and passwordless authentication technologies at the 2025 Security ASIAL conference in Sydney.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Alcatraz adds privacy & adaptive 2FA to facial access devices
Unified Communications

Alcatraz adds privacy & adaptive 2FA to facial access devices

Alcatraz enhances its facial access system with privacy-first biometrics, adaptive two-factor authentication, and AI-powered tailgating detection for secure, flexible entry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
HID to unveil advanced biometric tech at 2024 ASIAL Sydney
Firewalls

HID to unveil advanced biometric tech at 2024 ASIAL Sydney

HID to unveil cutting-edge biometric and access control tech at ASIAL 2024 in Sydney, showcasing innovations like the FacePod camera and resilient Signo Keypad Reader.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
ISPT pioneers smartphone access in Australian office buildings
Clean technologies

ISPT pioneers smartphone access in Australian office buildings

ISPT pioneers digital employee badges in Australia's commercial real estate, implementing HID Mobile Access for seamless entry via smartphones and smartwatches at its Sydney hub.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024