The Ultimate Guide to Physical Security
A curated UK 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.
UK Physical Security News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Transicon issues five-step OT cyber security guide
UK manufacturers face rising disruption from cyber incidents, prompting Transicon to urge shared responsibility, asset mapping and regular backups.
Leicester installs security bollards across city centre
Access to Leicester's busiest pedestrian streets will be tighter after a bollard network was fitted to prevent unauthorised vehicles entering the zone.
Connected building systems pose growing cyber risk
Businesses risk building outages and wider network breaches unless they secure internet-connected systems, Restore Information Management has warned.
Synectics wins UK cyber security certification for Synergy
The certification could sway procurement decisions for critical infrastructure buyers weighing cyber assurance alongside surveillance performance.
Veritech secures Barclays funding for growth plans
Refinancing will free up capital for the Southampton security firm to expand its control centre, technology and service lines.
Tensor marks 40 years of sales director Rob Cochrane
The veteran sales chief says biometrics and payroll integration have reshaped workplace systems since he joined Tensor in 1986.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Physical Security
Hyland named Leader in Gartner's 2026 document review
Okta finds AI agent governance lags enterprise adoption
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
Featured News
Expert Columns
Engineering for operations: going from security to insight
The future of autonomous security
2026 security trends mid-year check-in: What's accelerating, what's stalling, and what comes next
How banknotes pack more security technology than most people imagine
Unlocking intelligence with access control
The Death of the Firewall
Why workplace AI is creating a quiet legal risk most businesses haven't caught up with yet
CX is an outcome of the network beneath it
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Stolen credentials don't have to mean a breach
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Physical Security News
HID launches Signo Décor Reader for design-led spaces
Architects and building operators get a flush-mounted reader that keeps access control discreet while supporting cards, mobiles and remote updates.
Genetec urges buyers to test vendors for CRA readiness
Buyers of connected security kit face tougher supplier checks as the EU Cyber Resilience Act pushes lifecycle support and disclosure higher on the agenda.
Axis launches 360-degree radar for large-site security
Security teams at large sites may need fewer sensors as the new unit covers 40,000 square metres and detects people up to 140 metres away.
Axis launches radar for 40,000 sq m site monitoring
The system aims to cut false alarms and manual checks for operators guarding large, exposed sites in poor light or bad weather.
Ciena survey: AI revenue & quantum-safe encryption
Most operators expect AI services to drive new revenue, but nearly half say optical network upgrades are critical to meet demand.
Ciena says AI services to drive telecoms revenue growth
Telecom operators face urgent network upgrades as most expect AI and managed fibre services to be major new revenue sources.
Genetec tops global video management software rankings
Growing demand for cloud, on-premises and hybrid security systems helped Genetec widen its lead in video management software, analysts said.
Gallagher to unveil new security tools at GSX 2026
Customers in Atlanta will see Gallagher's push to tie access control, perimeter security and visitor management into one platform.
Axis launches licence plate camera kits for traffic
Vehicle identification at car parks and roads is set to be simpler, as the kits process plate recognition on the camera itself.
Retailers widen security role beyond loss prevention
Security teams are increasingly being used to improve efficiency, safety and compliance as retailers seek more value from ageing systems.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Job Moves
Reconeyez appoints Mark Williams as EMEA Sales Chief
Scottish Continuity appoints Alison Stone as new Chair
Alcatraz appoints Erik Nord to lead European growth
TrueRights appoints Manon Dave to lead creative AI strategy
Teranode appoints Giuliano Di Vitantonio as new CEO
