The Ultimate Guide to Physical Security
A curated Kiwi 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.
Kiwi Physical Security News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Gallagher wins awards for Harriet Sommerville, AccessNow
The twin honours underline Gallagher Security's standing in New Zealand's security market, with its staff and software both recognised.
From biometrics to zero trust secures physical-digital divide
Organisations are pairing biometrics with layered access controls as cyber and physical threats converge inside data centres and other sensitive facilities.
Gallagher Security launches podcast on access control
Security teams and IT departments are being pulled closer together as access control becomes part of wider digital infrastructure.
Gallagher unveils live security zone at SecTech NZ
More than 1,100 security professionals saw live access requests approved in real time as Gallagher showcased its software in New Zealand.
Gallagher Security adds AccessNow to Command Centre
The update should cut manual access approvals and give organisations clearer reporting from their security systems, while improving accessibility.
Physical security guidance for New Zealand data centre hopes
New government guidance warns mega data centres are now critical infrastructure, with a single breach risking banking, logistics and communications.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Physical SecurityHyland named Leader in Gartner's 2026 document review
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
Capsule Security raises $7 million to guard AI agents
Featured News
Genetec: Open platforms key as physical security evolves
Businesses are prioritising hybrid, open security systems to protect existing hardware investments while adopting cloud and AI tools more gradually.
AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
AI and cloud tools are turning cameras into live operational data sources, helping firms cut costs, spot errors and manage fleets centrally.
Trusted identity cuts across physical and logical systems
Unified identity systems can cut admin overhead and shrink attack surfaces as remote work and cyber threats blur physical and digital access.
Network segmentation - you can't attack what you can't see
Fast-moving exploits are shrinking patch windows to hours, making network segmentation vital for protecting cameras, medical devices and other connected assets.
Reviews
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
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
Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom
Why 'strong passwords' can't save you from AI
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 networkRecent 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.
Gallagher Security wins OSPA manufacturer award again
The award underlines Gallagher Security's 15% annual R&D spend and growing US push, as customers gain simpler upgrades and support.
Gallagher & Luxriot join forces on US security platform
Security teams at regulated, multi-site operations could gain a single view of video, access events and data under the new partnership.
Gallagher spotlights visitor management at Sydney expo
Australia's security buyers are turning to tools that link visitor processing with access control, and Gallagher drew strong interest in Sydney.
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.
Gallagher returns to Queensland with security forum
The Brisbane event will give installers and customers direct access to Gallagher's executives and specialists on integration, critical assets and support.
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.
rf IDEAS adds Gallagher badge support in Apple Wallet
Workplaces can now use one mobile badge for doors, sign-on and printing, reducing separate enrolment and issuance for each system.
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.
Octave names Veris geospatial partner in Australia
Customers in government and defence will get local support in Australia and New Zealand as Veris takes on Octave's geospatial software distribution.
Zero Trust drives biometrics in physical access security
The shift could leave sites exposed unless firms match cyber defences with repeated identity checks at doors and restricted rooms.
Gallagher forum brings WA security professionals together
More than 70 security professionals met in Perth to discuss industry challenges, technology developments and integrated security solutions.
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.
Job Moves
Gallagher Security appoints Finan to Central North Island
Gallagher Security names Josh Arnold Chief Product Lead
DLA Piper appoints Edward Eisdell-Moore as NZ tech partner
Gallagher Security appoints Sean Pathak to lead Upper North Island
Kusania Cairns joins Gallagher Security in key role