The Ultimate Guide to Physical Security
A curated Indian 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.
Indian Physical Security News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Milestone adds reporting & cloud storage in update
Milestone updates XProtect and Arcules with automated reporting, broader device support and long-term cloud video storage for hybrid security deployments.
Arena Animation marks 30 years with Bengaluru alumni meet
Arena Animation broadens alumni network in Bengaluru as it unveils new training push for original content and virtual production.
Blue Cloud wins Telangana Arogyasree healthcare order
Blue Cloud wins Telangana Arogyasree AI deal, deploying Access Genie for hospital surveillance, patient safety and workflow monitoring.
Simpler Today AI secures INR ₹20 lakh for legal AI
Simpler Today AI secures INR ₹20 lakh to expand its legal AI platform, aiming to ease India's justice backlog and widen access to legal help.
Cyber safety for women: Tackling stalking, deepfakes and online harassment
As India marks International Women's Day, women warn of rising cyberstalking, deepfakes and online abuse curbing their digital freedom.
Smart Home Expo 2026 returns to Mumbai with 450+ brands
Smart Home Expo 2026 returns to Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre with 450+ brands and demo rooms in its biggest trade edition yet.
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
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Sage Intacct's Jon Fasoli says its AI uses a “glass box” model, exposing data, permissions and audit logs to boost confidence.
Exclusive: Google Cloud accelerates shift to agentic data
Google Cloud is betting on AI agents as the main users of enterprise data, unveiling new tools for context, automation and cross-cloud access.
Netskope's Tony Burnside - visibility is key to AI security
Netskope's Tony Burnside warns AI agents are creating hidden east-west traffic, calling for omni-directional controls and smarter DLP to stop data leaks.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Affirmo's Lip Sing Tay says AI can unlock smarter real-time location tracking, as the Singapore firm targets tougher IoT use cases.
Cloudera and Svitla Systems bring trusted AI to healthcare
Cloudera and Svitla team up to build trusted, clinician‑centric AI that unifies patient data while safeguarding privacy and consent.
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Okta warns that surging numbers of uncontrolled AI agents pose a major identity and access risk as they become the new digital workforce.
Expert Columns
The Death of the Firewall
Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Stolen credentials don't have to mean a breach
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
Proof beats promise: The trust crisis AI is creating
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
Has AAA gaming left portable too late?
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Physical Security News
Ramco unveils Chia, an AI agent for service workflows
Ramco launches Chia, a no-code conversational AI agent to orchestrate complex, multi-step service workflows across enterprise systems.
Finternet & Avalanche target India's $10bn TradeFi push
Finternet Labs and Avalanche launch India agriculture tokenisation pilot, eyeing a wider TradeFi market worth up to $10 billion.
WazirX adopts Fireblocks tech to tighten crypto security
Crypto exchange WazirX is integrating Fireblocks technology to tighten custody, access and transaction controls for its 16m users.
Blue Cloud joins BSNL 5G FWA panel in Maharashtra, Goa
Blue Cloud joins BSNL's 5G FWA partner panel in Maharashtra and Goa, tying in Konkan Railway plans and forecast INR ₹178 crore in two years.
Planys raises INR ₹100 crore, launches defence arm
Underwater robotics startup Planys raises INR ₹100 crore and launches defence arm Planys Ark to power global growth and military contracts.
Festive-season cyber fraud surges as shoppers seek discounts
Festive-season cyber fraud is surging across India, with Karnataka alone reporting losses above INR ₹2,000 crores, experts warn.
Hyderabad hosts IMECE India 2025 to drive innovation & growth
IMECE India 2025 in Hyderabad united engineers, policymakers, and academics to boost innovation, sustainability, and growth in India's manufacturing and technology sectors.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights collective responsibility for India's digital security
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month arrives, experts warn of a looming 1.5 million shortfall in cybersecurity professionals by 2025 in India, sparking urgent action.
Motorola Solutions unveils Experience Centre for safety tech in Gurugram
Motorola Solutions opens an Experience Centre in Gurugram, India, showcasing safety tech including AI-powered communications, video security and access control to bolster public safety and enterprise security.
Motorola Solutions unveils Experience Center in Gurugram, India
Motorola Solutions' new Experience Centre in Gurugram, India, showcases cutting-edge safety and security tech to law enforcement and enterprise security sectors.
KnowBe4 partners Secure Code Warrior on AI training
KnowBe4 expands developer training with Secure Code Warrior deal as AI-assisted coding drives demand for secure software governance.
APAC firms struggle as AI identities swell, survey finds
Asia-Pacific firms face mounting identity security strain as AI agents and machine accounts swell, with 94% of IT leaders reporting difficulties.
Synack launches Sara AI Pentesting for wider coverage
Synack rolls out Sara AI Pentesting to widen cyber coverage, pairing autonomous reconnaissance with human validation across its PTaaS platform.
Airbyte launches agents to unify data for AI workflows
Airbyte expands into AI tools with Agents, a Context Store that unifies business data from Salesforce, Slack and Jira for better workflows.
Bolster AI launches marketplace monitoring & takedowns
Bolster AI rolls out Marketplace Monitoring & Takedowns to help brands target counterfeit listings, unauthorised sellers and scam-linked digital goods.
AI inference becomes core operational workload in firms
AI inference is now a core business workload as F5 finds 78% of firms run their own infrastructure and 93% operate across multiple clouds.
Pit launches with USD $16 million seed round from a16z
Pit launches publicly with a USD $16 million seed round as the Stockholm startup uses AI to build software for internal business operations.
HPE adds autonomous networking functions to Mist & Aruba
HPE rolls out autonomous networking tools across Mist and Aruba Central, adding self-healing actions, security checks and Wi-Fi optimisation.
Lightspark adds AI agent controls to Grid accounts
Lightspark gives Grid Global Accounts AI agent controls, letting users set spending limits, approvals and audit trails for delegated payments.
DigiCert launches AI trust tools for agents & content
DigiCert adds cryptographic verification for AI agents, models and content to its platform, with content authenticity available now and two previews live.