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Optic Security Group shines at 2025 New Zealand Security Awards
Security Operations Centres

Optic Security Group shines at 2025 New Zealand Security Awards

Optic Security Group won Security Integrator and Security Consultant of the Year at the 2025 New Zealand Security Awards in Auckland.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Gallagher Security celebrates double win at NZ Security Awards
Customer Experience

Gallagher Security celebrates double win at NZ Security Awards

Gallagher Security won two top awards at the 2025 New Zealand Security Awards, recognising excellence in customer service and technical expertise.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2025
Josh Weber joins Gallagher Security to boost regional presence
Partner Programmes

Josh Weber joins Gallagher Security to boost regional presence

Josh Weber joins Gallagher Security as Technical Account Manager, enhancing support for partners and clients across New Zealand's Lower North and South Islands.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Security industry stories

Study finds CVE security scores flawed, with third unsubstantiated
Application Security

Study finds CVE security scores flawed, with third unsubstantiated

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

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Gallagher Security partners with ISTC to boost LATAM presence
Physical Security

Gallagher Security partners with ISTC to boost LATAM presence

Gallagher Security teams up with ISTC to expand its reach and offer tailored security solutions across Latin America and the Caribbean.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Genetec sees global growth in access control & surveillance
Partner Programmes

Genetec sees global growth in access control & surveillance

Genetec ranks second globally in access control software, leading organic market share growth and topping video surveillance software charts, says Omdia report.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Gallagher & Advancis unify security to boost control & flexibility
Hyperscale

Gallagher & Advancis unify security to boost control & flexibility

Gallagher Security and Advancis have partnered to unify security management, integrating Command Centre and WinGuard for enhanced control and flexibility.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Claroty named Leader in IoT security solutions by Forrester
Firewalls

Claroty named Leader in IoT security solutions by Forrester

Claroty has been named a Leader in IoT Security Solutions by Forrester, scoring top marks in network segmentation, deployment, and partner ecosystem.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Gallagher unveils AccessNow at busy Sydney security tradeshow
Partner Programmes

Gallagher unveils AccessNow at busy Sydney security tradeshow

Gallagher Security showcased AccessNow, a new cloud-based access control platform, and fence controllers at Sydney's largest security tradeshow, drawing strong industry interest.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
Permaconn unveils Video IQ to modernise existing CCTV systems
Edge Computing

Permaconn unveils Video IQ to modernise existing CCTV systems

Permaconn launches Video IQ, a cloud-based service transforming existing CCTV cameras into smart, monitored security solutions in under 10 minutes.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Security industry stories

Gallagher boosts NSW & ACT team with three strategic hires
Security Operations Centres

Gallagher boosts NSW & ACT team with three strategic hires

Gallagher Security Australia strengthens its NSW and ACT team with three key hires to boost growth and enhance technical support across the regions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Gallagher Security blends innovation & solidarity at GSX 2025
Customer Experience

Gallagher Security blends innovation & solidarity at GSX 2025

Gallagher Security showcased innovation and solidarity at GSX 2025, promoting QuickSwitch upgrades and supporting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2025
Elastic Security scores 99.3% in 2025 AV-Comparatives EPR test
Firewalls

Elastic Security scores 99.3% in 2025 AV-Comparatives EPR test

Elastic Security earned Certified status with a 99.3% effectiveness rate in AV-Comparatives' 2025 Endpoint Prevention and Response test, outperforming major rivals.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Matt Butts named Executive Vice President Americas at Gallagher
ADT

Matt Butts named Executive Vice President Americas at Gallagher

Matt Butts, with 25 years in security, is appointed Executive Vice President Americas at Gallagher Security to lead growth across North, Central and South America.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025
Gallagher Security reveals cloud-led innovations for GSX 2025 show
Security Operations Centres

Gallagher Security reveals cloud-led innovations for GSX 2025 show

Gallagher Security will unveil cloud-led innovations and a transformative security platform at GSX 2025, highlighting new tools like QuickSwitch and AccessNow.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Optiv upgrades to CyberArk identity security for all staff in 30 days
Privileged Access Management

Optiv upgrades to CyberArk identity security for all staff in 30 days

Optiv has deployed CyberArk's Workforce Identity Security solution to 2,500 staff in under 30 days, enhancing privilege controls without disrupting key application access.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Isaac Lujan joins Simbian to lead global AI partner strategy
Security Information and Event Management

Isaac Lujan joins Simbian to lead global AI partner strategy

Isaac Lujan has been named Global VP of Channel and Partnerships at Simbian to lead the global expansion of its AI-driven security partner ecosystem.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025