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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.

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Recent Physical Security News

Mythos model sparks warnings over AI cyber threats
Data Protection

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.

Last month

Atomic-6 launches orbital data centre marketplace for AI
Colocation

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.

Last month

AI at scale outpaces data trust, warns MIND study
Data Protection

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.

Last month

Firewalla app adds AmneziaWG VPN for blocked networks
iOS

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.

Last month

ROC Access Face1 wins SIA Best in Biometrics award
Data Protection

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.

Sat, 28th Mar 2026

BlueFlag lifts Series A after rapid revenue growth
Software engineering

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.

Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Wallarm appoints new chief executive as AI focus grows
Cloud Security

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.

Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Opal launches AI tools to tackle unused permissions
Productivity

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.

Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Tackling healthcare data quality challenges with smart patient verification
Data Protection

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.

Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Gallagher names Rimbert to lead US federal growth push
Recruitment

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.

Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Sphera lands five-year US deal for hazardous software
Public Sector

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.

Sat, 14th Mar 2026

Secureframe unveils AI platform to fast-track CMMC
Data Protection

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.

Thu, 12th Mar 2026

Gallagher leader named to 2026 Women in Security list
Collaboration

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.

Tue, 10th Mar 2026

How a woman's perspective can be valuable in digital infrastructure
Leadership

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.

Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Gallagher Security names Nikki Cardenas to lead US channel
Enterprise security

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.

Wed, 4th Mar 2026

ZeroEyes hires Stephen Billy to drive US federal push
Robotics

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.

Fri, 13th Feb 2026

NFL study links players' data exposure to safety risk
Breach Prevention

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.

Fri, 6th Feb 2026

1Kosmos, Fischer boost campus ID to tackle enrolment fraud
Data Protection

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.

Fri, 6th Feb 2026

AI phishing resets threat curve, finance teams at risk
Video conferencing

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.

Sat, 31st Jan 2026

EntrySign expands US visitor management for security
Security Operations Centres

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.

Fri, 30th Jan 2026

Job Moves