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The Ultimate Guide to Physical Security

A curated Irish edition of IndustrialDay 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

Iveda completes EU AI Act readiness for video analytics
Smart Cities

Iveda completes EU AI Act readiness for video analytics

The readiness push could help the Arizona-based group win European customers as regulators scrutinise video analytics more closely under the EU AI Act.

Last week

Gunnebo to sell Entrance Control unit to ASSA ABLOY
Sustainability

Gunnebo to sell Entrance Control unit to ASSA ABLOY

Completion in the fourth quarter of 2026 would leave Gunnebo focused on safe storage, while ASSA ABLOY expands its access systems offering.

Last week

Gallagher's Corey Russell wins Security Innovator award
Productivity

Gallagher's Corey Russell wins Security Innovator award

The award spotlights a migration tool that could cut time, cost and errors for customers replacing ageing access control systems.

Last week

Primion partners Iveda to expand AI video analytics
Productivity

Primion partners Iveda to expand AI video analytics

European security customers will be able to add AI video analysis to existing cameras, cutting disruption and helping link access logs with footage.

Last month

Synology launches Surveillance365 for multi-site firms
Disaster Recovery

Synology launches Surveillance365 for multi-site firms

Businesses running multiple sites can now manage camera networks without on-site servers, as Synology rolls out a cloud service worldwide.

Last month

Crisis24 launches executive cyber protection service
Risk & Compliance

Crisis24 launches executive cyber protection service

The service targets a gap in corporate defences as hackers increasingly use executives' personal devices, homes and families to gain access.

Last month

Suprema wins AI governance certification for access control
Risk & Compliance

Suprema wins AI governance certification for access control

Independent verification of AI controls may ease procurement checks for biometric access systems in government, healthcare and finance.

Last month

Eluviant launches Aurora Flow AI for video surveillance
Productivity

Eluviant launches Aurora Flow AI for video surveillance

The new model is aimed at helping security teams spot complex threats in live CCTV footage, even in isolated networks without internet access.

Last month

NTT Frankfurt campus gets mantrap security portals
Biometrics

NTT Frankfurt campus gets mantrap security portals

The twin portals are designed to stop tailgating and unauthorised access at a campus central to Europe's internet traffic hub.

Last month

NVIDIA backs Verkada as AI security tie-up expands
Risk & Compliance

NVIDIA backs Verkada as AI security tie-up expands

The investment could speed up AI search and incident review for schools, factories and retailers using Verkada's cloud security platform.

Last month

UK manufacturers see security tech as productivity aid
Productivity

UK manufacturers see security tech as productivity aid

Rising costs are pushing UK factory bosses to use cameras and other security tools to spot inefficiencies, not just prevent incidents.

Last month

Gallagher launches Kenai visitor management platform
Digital Transformation

Gallagher launches Kenai visitor management platform

The cloud-native system could help organisations manage visitors, staff and workplace operations from one platform, while boosting compliance and response.

Mon, 29th Jun 2026

Assa Abloy buys Portugal's Santos in mechanical push
Manufacturing

Assa Abloy buys Portugal's Santos in mechanical push

The deal expands ASSA ABLOY's European manufacturing base and is expected to lift earnings per share from day one.

Fri, 26th Jun 2026

Genetec wins ANSSI security qualification for access control
Partner Programmes

Genetec wins ANSSI security qualification for access control

The ruling gives French critical-site buyers a benchmark for high-assurance access control as cyber and physical security risks converge.

Wed, 3rd Jun 2026

Gallagher Security OneLink wins cloud security award
Virtual Private Networks

Gallagher Security OneLink wins cloud security award

Gallagher Security has won the Cloud Security category at the 2026 Fortress Cybersecurity Awards for its cloud-based platform OneLink.

Wed, 3rd Jun 2026

Iveda launches real-time AI shoplifting detection tool
Security Operations Centres

Iveda launches real-time AI shoplifting detection tool

Retailers can now flag shoplifting in live footage within seconds, as the new tool works without model training or data labelling.

Wed, 3rd Jun 2026

Motorola to buy D-Fend Solutions for USD $1.5 billion
Mergers and Acquisitions

Motorola to buy D-Fend Solutions for USD $1.5 billion

The acquisition will expand Motorola's security push as regulators and customers intensify efforts to counter rogue drones without disrupting approved flights.

Tue, 2nd Jun 2026

Gallagher opens global survey for 2027 security trends
Small Business

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.

Tue, 2nd Jun 2026

Dragos acquires Phosphorus to widen OT security reach
Risk & Compliance

Dragos acquires Phosphorus to widen OT security reach

Critical infrastructure operators could gain broader visibility as Dragos adds Phosphorus tools for managing exposed connected devices across OT networks.

Mon, 1st Jun 2026

Brivo launches AI-friendly API for security integrations
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.

Sat, 16th May 2026