The Ultimate Guide to Surveillance

2026 · Canadian Edition

Surveillance encompasses a wide array of technologies and practices used to monitor environments, individuals, and activities for security, safety, and operational purposes. This field is rapidly evolving with advancements in AI, video analytics, biometrics, and networked devices, transforming traditional surveillance from mere observation tools to intelligent systems capable of proactive threat detection and enhanced data insights.

Our collection of stories explores the diverse aspects of surveillance, from the deployment of cutting-edge video cameras and AI-powered analytics to concerns around privacy, government oversight, and ethical considerations. Readers will find insights into market trends, new product launches, and regulatory developments, alongside reviews and discussions on the impact of surveillance technologies in homes, businesses, critical infrastructure, and public spaces.

Engage with these articles to understand how surveillance technologies are shaping security strategies, the challenges posed by data privacy and cybersecurity risks, and the balancing act between safety and civil liberties in an increasingly monitored world.

Canadian Surveillance news
Analyst Insights
Proofpoint unveils AI-first Nuclei archiving suite
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Expert columns
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
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Espionage Without Noise: Understanding APT36's Enduring Campaigns
By Dr Aditya Sood of Aryaka
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Challenges and solutions in cross-border identity verification
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
Watch out for these eight trends to impact cybersecurity teams in 2026
By Morey Haber of BeyondTrust
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
How AI face recognition leads theft investigation in retail stores
By Leonid Leshukov of 3DiVi
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Edge or server? Choosing the best facial recognition architecture for access control systems
By Leonid Leshukov of 3DiVi
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
It's the end of passwords as we know it
By Robert Vinokurov of Dell Technologies
Fri, 2nd May 2025
Interviews
Surveillance, AI and the security gaps behind the camera
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
Recent news
SYOS SA200 drone ready for serial build after trials
About Autonomy
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Milestone & IQSIGHT launch SmartSuite for XProtect
About Enterprise security
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Wireless CVEs surge, exposing hidden risks for AI centres
About Bluetooth
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About Small Business
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iProov unveils biometric suite to combat deepfake fraud
About Identity Theft
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Sama credential leaks raise fears over Meta glasses data
About Wearables
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1Kosmos adds identity checks to ServiceNow AI workflows
About Unified Communications
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Identity management tops 2026 security & IT agenda
About RFID
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Genetec unveils Cloudlink 2210 for hybrid security
About Storage
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Google disrupts China-linked cyber espionage on telecoms
About Malware
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3DiVi sets four-layer defence for face authentication
About Data Protection
Last month
Veriff & Data Zoo partner to combat AI identity fraud
About Cloud Services
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ChatGPT caricature trend raises fresh ID fraud fears
About Social Media
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Google warns of AI model theft & state-backed misuse
About Malware
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About Transparency
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