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August 21, 2026 by Mark Tilley

National Day Established to Honor UK Terrorism Victims and Survivors

The creation of a national day to honour the victims and survivors of terrorist acts in the UK has been welcomed by Figen Murray, the spearhead behind Martyn's Law. Starting from today, the National D...

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Kier Appointed to Government Facilities Management and Security Services Framework

Construction company Kier has been named as a supplier on Government Commercial Agency's (GCA) RM6378 ...

Aug 28 2026

Coles and Woolworths put facial recognition back under the spotlight

Australia's debate over facial recognition in retail has taken another turn, with Coles and Woolworths both ...

Aug 27 2026

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Iran-linked hackers knock UK energy generator offline for four days

A cyberattack that forced a small UK energy generator offline for four days has brought renewed attention to ...

Aug 27 2026

National Day Established to Honor UK Terrorism Victims and Survivors

The creation of a national day to honour the victims and survivors of terrorist acts in the UK has been ...

Aug 21 2026

ChatGPT for Teens Brings AI Safety Into Focus

OpenAI is introducing a version of ChatGPT specifically designed for teenagers, as concerns around children's ...

Aug 20 2026

Miami's Hard Rock Stadium Enhances Security with Verkada's Unified Platform

Physical security leaders Verkada have announced a unified security operation at Hard Rock Stadium, the home ...

Aug 20 2026

AI Facial Recognition Software Misidentifies Supermarket Shoplifter

Supermarket retailer Sainsbury's has suspended its use of live facial recognition technology at a London ...

Aug 17 2026

Video surveillance market reaches $27bn as AI reshapes the industry

The global video surveillance market is continuing to grow as organisations invest in smarter cameras, ...

Aug 14 2026

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Drone Incursions Put Australian Defence Security in Focus

Unidentified drones have been spotted flying in restricted airspace around RAAF Base Williamtown, putting ...

Aug 13 2026

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Smart Cities, Smart Security: ConSeC 26

ConSeC 26, is the Association of Security Consultants (ASC) annual conference and exhibition, and one of the ...

Aug 12 2026

Museums Sector Hit by Cyber-Security Breaches

Several UK cultural organisations are dealing with the fallout from a cyber-security incident at technology ...

Aug 11 2026

SIA Provide Update on Martyn's Law

Laura Gibb, the SIA's executive director for Martyn's Law, has given an update on the law's progress, as well ...

Aug 6 2026

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National Day Established to Honor UK Terrorism Victims and Survivors

Kier Appointed to Government Facilities Management and Security Services Framework

Coles and Woolworths put facial recognition back under the spotlight

Iran-linked hackers knock UK energy generator offline for four days

National Day Established to Honor UK Terrorism Victims and Survivors

ChatGPT for Teens Brings AI Safety Into Focus

Miami's Hard Rock Stadium Enhances Security with Verkada's Unified Platform

AI Facial Recognition Software Misidentifies Supermarket Shoplifter

Video surveillance market reaches $27bn as AI reshapes the industry

Drone Incursions Put Australian Defence Security in Focus

Smart Cities, Smart Security: ConSeC 26

Museums Sector Hit by Cyber-Security Breaches

SIA Provide Update on Martyn's Law

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