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Gallagher Security launches podcast on access control
Digital Transformation

Gallagher Security launches podcast on access control

Security teams and IT departments are being pulled closer together as access control becomes part of wider digital infrastructure.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Gallagher unveils live security zone at SecTech NZ
Software-as-a-Service

Gallagher unveils live security zone at SecTech NZ

More than 1,100 security professionals saw live access requests approved in real time as Gallagher showcased its software in New Zealand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Gallagher Security adds AccessNow to Command Centre
Digital Transformation

Gallagher Security adds AccessNow to Command Centre

The update should cut manual access approvals and give organisations clearer reporting from their security systems, while improving accessibility.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Security industry stories

Check Point to embed OpenAI cyber models in products
Data Protection

Check Point to embed OpenAI cyber models in products

The move could sharpen threat detection for Check Point's 100,000-plus customers as attackers increasingly use artificial intelligence, the company said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Check Point expands OpenAI cyber tie-up for security
Data Protection

Check Point expands OpenAI cyber tie-up for security

Customers of Check Point will soon get OpenAI-powered defences as the tie-up moves from internal use into security products and managed services.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
KnowBe4 names Alex Callihan Chief Technology Officer
Digital Transformation

KnowBe4 names Alex Callihan Chief Technology Officer

The promotion puts KnowBe4's product strategy under an internal engineering veteran as the company expands defences against AI-driven threats and human error.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
2026 security trends mid-year check-in: What's accelerating, what's stalling, and what comes next
Hybrid Cloud

2026 security trends mid-year check-in: What's accelerating, what's stalling, and what comes next

Budget pressure is pushing security teams to prove ROI, while integration and staffing gaps continue to shape buying decisions this year.

By Rachel Akbar • 4 min read • Last month
Security teams are collecting more video than ever, but most of it still goes unused
Smart Cities

Security teams are collecting more video than ever, but most of it still goes unused

Most security teams still miss the value in their footage, as only incident-led reviews turn vast video archives into useful evidence.

By Freddy Kuo • 6 min read • Last month
Anthropic expands Project Glasswing to 150 organisations
Application Security

Anthropic expands Project Glasswing to 150 organisations

The wider rollout targets critical infrastructure and software maintainers after early users found more than 10,000 serious flaws.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Konvu wins Infosecurity Europe Cyber Startup Award
Security Operations Centres

Konvu wins Infosecurity Europe Cyber Startup Award

The win gives the AI-native startup a credibility boost as enterprises race to fix vulnerabilities faster amid rising cyber pressure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
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 • Last month
Ransomware attacks fall in April as The Gentlemen rise
Malware

Ransomware attacks fall in April as The Gentlemen rise

Industrials remained the main target as the monthly ransomware total eased 7%, even as The Gentlemen surged to second place among active gangs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Security industry stories

Veritech secures Barclays funding for growth plans
Physical Security

Veritech secures Barclays funding for growth plans

Refinancing will free up capital for the Southampton security firm to expand its control centre, technology and service lines.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 3 days ago
eSentire launches Atlas Preempt for continuous testing
Data Protection

eSentire launches Atlas Preempt for continuous testing

Continuous attack testing aims to help customers spot exploitable gaps before criminals do, including misconfigurations hiding outside core systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
BlueVoyant launches AI platform for security operations
Cloud Security

BlueVoyant launches AI platform for security operations

Cyber teams facing mounting alerts may use the new platform to cut false positives and speed containment across Microsoft-heavy environments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Gallagher to host Western Australia Security Forum in Perth
Security Operations Centres

Gallagher to host Western Australia Security Forum in Perth

Security operators in Western Australia will get updates on protecting critical assets and integrating systems at the Perth forum.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Amthal wins maintenance contract at Barnet college
Physical Security

Amthal wins maintenance contract at Barnet college

Reliability across three busy campuses will be central to the deal, covering alarms, access control and CCTV for Barnet and Southgate College.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month