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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

Biometrics

PMT wins three data centre security deals in record month

Data centre work is set to lift future revenue, with PMT booking three multi-million-dollar security contracts in its strongest month to date.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Ransomware

Infosecurity Europe adds startup awards to 2026 show

Start-ups will get a bigger role at the London event as organisers court investors and buyers amid rising AI-driven cyber risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026

Digital Transformation

Brivo launches AI-friendly API for security integrations

Security integrators could cut development time and costs as Brivo updates its platform for natural-language AI tools and wider software links.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 16th May 2026

Data Protection

CrowdStrike promotes Adams & launches partner app Jet

The cyber security group is leaning harder on partners to drive growth, as its marketplace business rose nearly USD $1.5 billion in fiscal 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026

Network Infrastructure

TP-Link launches PTZ5425 camera for business sites

Businesses can cover larger outdoor sites with one camera, as TP-Link’s PTZ5425 adds 25x zoom, tracking and active warnings.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Genetec names ANZ partner awards winners in Vietnam

Channel demand for hybrid and cloud security was in focus as Genetec honoured ANZ partners for work on airports, banks and public sector projects.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026

Manufacturing

Gallagher Security chief celebrates 20 years of growth

Growth at Gallagher Security has been driven by culture and long-term investment, with revenue and scale more than doubling since 2021.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026

Physical Security

Protectors Edge book applies security lessons to leadership

Boards facing tighter scrutiny may find the book's security-led framework useful as risk, reputation and duty of care collide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026

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

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Software Defined Wide Area Network

Nextro wins Axis project of the year in New Zealand

The award underlines growing demand for mission-critical security integration across New Zealand's infrastructure sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Gaming

Consistent Infosystems courts installers at West Bengal meet

More than 571 channel partners were shown new surveillance, networking and gaming products as the firm deepens its installer network in eastern India.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026

Physical Security

Gallagher raises AUD $90,000 for Bravehearts charity

Proceeds will fund prevention and counselling services after Gallagher Security Australia’s Charity Golf Day raised AUD $90,000 for Bravehearts.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026

Storage

Milestone adds reporting & cloud storage in update

Organisations running large security estates will get less manual admin work as Milestone adds automated reporting, broader device support and cloud retention.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Simbian cyber defence benchmark finds all 11 AI models fail

Current frontier models still fall short of stand-alone cyber defence, with the top performer spotting only 46% of attack evidence in Simbian’s test.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026

Smart Cities

Canada's High Commissioner visits Genetec Sydney centre

Canada's top envoy in Australia has spotlighted Genetec's Sydney hub, which supports security customers and critical infrastructure operators.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

Drones

Roke launches CORTEXA GUARDIAN counter-drone system

Military users in the UK and Northern Europe are already fielding a counter-drone system that can be operated after days of training.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

Hyperscale

Securitas UK marks decade of STARS front-of-house growth

The front-of-house security model now spans 27 countries and 89 clients, reflecting rising demand for blended reception and security roles.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

IoT Security

Reconeyez appoints Mark Williams as EMEA Sales Chief

The security technology group is betting on partner-led growth in EMEA as it broadens support for installers and integrators after joining VOSKER.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026

Human Capital Management

Securitas names Alan Rae UK North & BAE Systems chief

The move broadens Securitas’ regional leadership in Northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland while keeping continuity on a key BAE Systems account.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026