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Dynon is first New Zealander in global Top 40 security leaders
Surveillance

Dynon is first New Zealander in global Top 40 security leaders

Nicholas Dynon of Optic Security Group becomes first New Zealander named to Life Safety Association's global Top 40 Thought Leaders in Security & Life Safety 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Optic Security Group celebrates triple win at 2025 OSPAs event
Security Operations Centres

Optic Security Group celebrates triple win at 2025 OSPAs event

Optic Security Group triumphed with three wins at the 2025 New Zealand OSPAs, celebrating excellence in partnership, leadership, and individual achievement.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Genetec partners with Sektor to expand security solutions in NZ
Physical Security

Genetec partners with Sektor to expand security solutions in NZ

Genetec has partnered with Sektor to distribute its physical security solutions across New Zealand, including opening a new technology centre in Auckland.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Security industry stories

2025 Security trends in review: Are we on track?
Digital Transformation

2025 Security trends in review: Are we on track?

As 2025 ends, security trends show a shift from risk reduction to strategic business enablement, amid challenges in cloud adoption and staff shortages.

By Rachel Akbar • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Gallagher Security launches 2026 industry trends survey for professionals
Digital Transformation

Gallagher Security launches 2026 industry trends survey for professionals

Gallagher Security invites global security professionals to join its 2026 survey, shaping insights for the free annual Industry Trends Report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
SquareX launches open-source toolkits to defend browsers
Firewalls

SquareX launches open-source toolkits to defend browsers

SquareX launches two open-source toolkits to help security teams simulate and defend against browser-based attacks that evade traditional enterprise defences.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Armis surpasses USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue
Firewalls

Armis surpasses USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue

Armis has exceeded USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue, up from USD $200 million under 12 months ago, driven by global demand for its cybersecurity platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
60% of firewalls fail initial compliance checks, says study
Firewalls

60% of firewalls fail initial compliance checks, says study

New study reveals 60% of enterprise firewalls fail critical compliance checks, exposing risks from unused rules and poor governance in complex networks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Checkmarx appoints Scott Gainey as Chief Marketing Officer
Firewalls

Checkmarx appoints Scott Gainey as Chief Marketing Officer

Checkmarx has appointed Scott Gainey as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing amid growing demand for its AI-driven application security solutions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Security industry stories

Jeff Ogborn wins 2025 peer-nominated Security Innovator Award
Unified Communications

Jeff Ogborn wins 2025 peer-nominated Security Innovator Award

Jeff Ogborn of Gallagher Security has won the 2025 Security Innovator Award, recognised by peers for his work on the innovative QuickSwitch access control device.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Gallagher Security to unveil AccessNow & tech at Sydney event
Partner Programmes

Gallagher Security to unveil AccessNow & tech at Sydney event

Gallagher Security Australia will unveil its AccessNow cloud platform and new fence control tech at Sydney's Security Exhibition, attracting over 11,000 visitors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Gallagher Security appoints Jake Kearns to lead SMB strategy
Security Operations Centres

Gallagher Security appoints Jake Kearns to lead SMB strategy

Gallagher Security appoints Jake Kearns as National SMB and Perimeter Manager in Australia to lead growth and support for simplified security solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Gallagher Security raises AUD $57,000 for Bravehearts charity
Security industry

Gallagher Security raises AUD $57,000 for Bravehearts charity

Gallagher Security raised AUD $57,000 for child protection charity Bravehearts at its third annual Charity Golf Day in Queensland, the highest total yet.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Security Exhibition 2025 returns to explore risks and resilience
Smart Cities

Security Exhibition 2025 returns to explore risks and resilience

The Security Exhibition & Conference returns to ICC Sydney from 27-29 August 2025, showcasing advanced security tech and uniting industry professionals.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Gallagher's High Sec C7000 earns two awards for security innovation
IoT Security

Gallagher's High Sec C7000 earns two awards for security innovation

Gallagher Security's High Sec C7000 controller has won two awards recognising its innovation in access control and operational technology security.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Jin Hui marks decade leading North Asia growth at Gallagher
Partner Programmes

Jin Hui marks decade leading North Asia growth at Gallagher

Jin Hui celebrates 10 years at Gallagher, leading growth in China and North Asia with strong leadership as the company expands its regional presence.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
OWASP unveils first top 10 business logic abuse threats list
Application Security

OWASP unveils first top 10 business logic abuse threats list

OWASP has released its first Business Logic Abuse Top 10, spotlighting critical cross-domain threats beyond traditional technology-specific vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025