The Ultimate Guide to Physical Security
A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Physical Security.
What to know about Physical Security
Physical security encompasses the measures, technologies, and practices designed to protect people, assets, and physical environments from harm, theft, or unauthorized access. This domain integrates hardware like surveillance cameras, access control systems, and biometric verification, with evolving digital solutions such as cloud-based management and AI-powered analytics. Understanding physical security is crucial for safeguarding corporate offices, critical infrastructure, healthcare facilities, and public spaces.
Our collection of stories highlights the dynamic intersection of physical security with digital innovation. Readers will find insights into new security camera technologies, cloud-managed systems, unified identity management, and how AI is transforming surveillance and access control. Additionally, we explore the increasing need to merge physical and cybersecurity practices to address modern threats comprehensively.
Delve into case studies on advancements in workplace optimisation through physical security tools, the importance of hardware security keys for multi-factor authentication, and emerging responses to vulnerabilities in legacy systems. This hub offers a comprehensive look at how organisations are enhancing safety, compliance, and operational efficiency through integrated, state-of-the-art physical security strategies.
American Physical Security News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Daon launches AI workforce fraud tool for employers
Employers are facing deeper fake-job and account-takeover risks as Daon ties verification to hiring, access and recovery checks.
Counterfeiters targeted Eli Lilly pill before launch
Counterfeit pharmacies were already selling the obesity treatment online before approval, exposing Eli Lilly to brand theft and patient safety risks.
360 Privacy expands C-suite with four executive appointments
As personal data risks rise, the security firm is adding leadership to push enterprise growth and broaden its revenue push.
Akto widens AI agent security with new integrations
Native checks will now flag prompt injection and data leakage across more of the AI agent stack as enterprises push systems into production.
Tenable flags Microsoft GitHub workflow flaw risking code
A flaw in a Microsoft GitHub workflow could let attackers run unauthorised code and steal repository secrets, Tenable said.
OpenAI broadens AI cyber tools as arms race heats up
Ransomware pressure on US firms is intensifying debate over whether broader AI hacking tools will help defenders or aid criminals.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Physical SecurityHyland named Leader in Gartner's 2026 document review
Rubrik launches Google Cloud tools for AI governance
Kong launches Agent Gateway for multi-agent AI traffic
Protegrity launches AI Team Edition for secure inferencing
Capsule Security raises $7 million to guard AI agents
Featured News
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Accountants facing staff shortages may gain faster workflows, as Sage Intacct’s new agent exposes its calculations, sources and audit trail.
Exclusive: Google Cloud accelerates shift to agentic data
Enterprises may soon design data systems for AI agents rather than staff, as Google Cloud adds real-time context, automation and cross-cloud access.
Netskope's Tony Burnside - visibility is key to AI security
AI tools are creating hidden east-west traffic that security teams struggle to monitor, raising the risk of data leakage and compromise.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
Cloudera and Svitla Systems bring trusted AI to healthcare
Cloudera and Svitla team up to build trusted, clinician‑centric AI that unifies patient data while safeguarding privacy and consent.
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Okta warns that surging numbers of uncontrolled AI agents pose a major identity and access risk as they become the new digital workforce.
Expert Columns
The Death of the Firewall
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Stolen credentials don't have to mean a breach
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
The missing link in eIDV: Why data quality drives fraud prevention
Proof beats promise: The trust crisis AI is creating
Has AAA gaming left portable too late?
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Physical Security News
Mythos model sparks warnings over AI cyber threats
Enterprises face faster phishing, deepfakes and automated exploits as security leaders say existing controls lag behind frontier AI models.
Atomic-6 launches orbital data centre marketplace for AI
AI developers and agencies could cut years off deployment as Atomic-6 opens orbital computing capacity to contracts and pricing.
AI at scale outpaces data trust, warns MIND study
Most AI projects are missing their targets as 65% of Chief Information Security Officers lack confidence in data security controls, a study shows.
Firewalla app adds AmneziaWG VPN for blocked networks
Users on censored or restricted networks can now hide VPN traffic more effectively as Firewalla’s beta app adds AmneziaWG support.
ROC Access Face1 wins SIA Best in Biometrics award
The award highlights growing demand for biometric readers that add threat detection and watch-listing at entry points, beyond simple access checks.
BlueFlag lifts Series A after rapid revenue growth
Adoption among big enterprises has helped the cybersecurity start-up secure USD $28 million, as it expands tools for AI-driven software development.
Wallarm appoints new chief executive as AI focus grows
Wallarm names Shayne Higdon chief executive in leadership reshuffle as it pivots from pure API protection to securing wider AI-driven risks.
Opal launches AI tools to tackle unused permissions
Opal Security unveils AI agents and tools to root out unused access rights as research shows permissions sprawl swamping security teams.
Tackling healthcare data quality challenges with smart patient verification
US healthcare turns to smart verification tools to tackle dangerous patient data errors, duplicate records and rising fraud risks.
Gallagher names Rimbert to lead US federal growth push
Gallagher Security appoints Mariah Rimbert to spearhead US federal growth, targeting western and midwestern agencies for expansion.
Sphera lands five-year US deal for hazardous software
Sphera wins five-year sole-source US defence deal to modernise hazardous materials software across military and federal agencies.
Secureframe unveils AI platform to fast-track CMMC
Secureframe unveils an AI-led Secureframe Defence platform to speed CMMC Level 2 readiness for thousands of US defence contractors.
Gallagher leader named to 2026 Women in Security list
Gallagher Security marketing director Melissa Vidakovic has been named to SIA's 2026 Women in Security Forum Power 100 list.
How a woman's perspective can be valuable in digital infrastructure
Women's strategic insight is reshaping digital infrastructure, driving smarter design, resilient systems and more equitable AI‑era growth.
Gallagher Security names Nikki Cardenas to lead US channel
Gallagher Security appoints Nikki Cardenas as US National Channel Partner Manager to bolster integration-focused partner ecosystem.
ZeroEyes hires Stephen Billy to drive US federal push
ZeroEyes taps former White House advisor Stephen Billy to spearhead federal strategy as it accelerates its push into the US government market.
NFL study links players' data exposure to safety risk
Most NFL players' personal data appears on people search sites, with Super Bowl teams facing above-average exposure and heightened safety risk.
1Kosmos, Fischer boost campus ID to tackle enrolment fraud
1Kosmos and Fischer link biometric ID checks with campus IAM to block enrolment and aid fraud while enabling passwordless access.
AI phishing resets threat curve, finance teams at risk
AI-powered phishing is resetting the threat curve, as underprepared finance teams become prime targets for deepfake and BEC fraud.
EntrySign expands US visitor management for security
EntrySign steps up US rollout of its digital visitor management platform as organisations seek tighter on-site security and oversight.
Job Moves
360 Privacy expands C-suite with four executive appointments
Wallarm appoints new chief executive as AI focus grows
Gallagher names Rimbert to lead US federal growth push
Gallagher Security names Nikki Cardenas to lead US channel
ZeroEyes hires Stephen Billy to drive US federal push