Security industry stories

Optic Security Group sees double victory at the 2024 OSPAs, with Isaac Taingahue and Lee Ashton scooping ‘Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director’ and ‘Outstanding Security Consultant’ respectively.

Brivo's 'Top Global Security Trends (2024)' report unveils key changes in global security teams, including increased incorporation of new tech, the expanding role of the CSO, and anticipation of AI's influence.

Optic Security Group strengthens its presence in Western Australia with a new Perth office and the promotion of industry veteran Patrick Hill to Operations Manager.

Genetec debuts innovative Security Center SaaS, a cybersecurity-focused unified service that integrates advanced physical security technology.

Exploring how a diverse workforce can revolutionise cybersecurity, with a significant untapped potential in women who bring unique perspectives required for outsmarting cyber crooks.

Open dialogue and partnerships, critical for innovation, redefine the security industry’s foundation, as trust and shared knowledge pave the way for progress.

Warwick-based Gallagher Security has won the Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer Award for the second year at the 2024 OSPAs, recognised for its innovative approach to global security solutions.

AI-driven threat actors' sophistication surge, increased data privacy concerns, and deepening supply chain security issues shape the cloud security landscape in 2024, experts forecast.

Patrick Dennis has been appointed as the new CEO of machine identity management pioneers, Venafi, following the company's 150% YoY SaaS business growth. Dennis will steer Venafi's course in the AI and quantum computing era.

George Dunleavy ascends to Sales Manager for South Australia and Northern Territory within Gallagher Security, replacing Karl Harris, in a strategic move to intensify operations in the area.

AI-driven trends spearhead seismic shifts in the security industry, with AI-led video technology redefining the landscape, moving beyond passive observation to proactive solutions by 2024.

Gallagher Security's inaugural report predicts a shift towards innovative solutions in the 2024 security industry.

Venafi warns of the rise of '1000x developer' and '1000x hacker' threats in 2024, fuelled by burgeoning AI innovations and cloud native vulnerabilities.

Gallagher Security appoints Jake Franklin as Technical Business Development Manager, expanding operations in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Gallagher Security appoints Nour Muqatash as Technical Business Development Manager, bringing 16 years of technical experience to the role.

According to Gartner, nearly half of the cybersecurity leaders will change jobs, 25% for different roles entirely due to multiple work-related stressors.

The security industry thrives on an ironical balance between guarding secrets and sharing ideas to foster innovation.

Milestone Systems hires Fraser Larcombe as South Pacific Key Account Manager and expands its team with two new technical roles in Australia.

Ash Ramanayake appointed country manager for Milestone Systems in Australia, New Zealand, and the wider South Pacific region.

Cloud security firm Lacework hires Brian Lanigan as VP of Worldwide Channels and Alliances to expand partner ecosystem and drive business globally.

Providing solutions that can make cross-agency sharing and access efficient and effective will augment growth prospects, finds Frost & Sullivan.

The security sector is a tough industry to be in – when all processes are running smoothly, security professionals are invisible.

Trend Micro says it wants to foster critical skill development to fill the shortage of cybersecurity professionals around the world.

Gartner says spending on information security technology and services in Middle East and North Africa is on pace to exceed US$1.8 billion in 2017.