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
Magellanic Cloud wins INR ₹111 crore in new orders
Railway, banking and industrial contracts have lifted the Hyderabad-based group's order book by more than INR ₹111 crore in recent months.
Nambiar Group unveils new site, sets 10,000 staff goal
The rebrand aims to sharpen the group's identity as it pursues a 10,000-strong global workforce across businesses from software to property.
Consistent opens surveillance experience zone in Prayagraj
Customers and channel partners in Prayagraj can now test CCTV and networking gear in person before buying or recommending deployments.
OptiValue Tek launches SENTINEL-DOME for drone defence
Airports and energy sites facing escalating drone threats may gain faster response times as the new system combines radar, cameras and interceptor drones.
Gallagher Security expands India team with two hires
The hires are designed to bolster sales execution and technical support as demand rises for digital access systems across India.
Milestone adds reporting & cloud storage in update
Organisations running large security estates will get less manual admin work as Milestone adds automated reporting, broader device support and cloud retention.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Physical Security
Hyland 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
Expert Columns
Engineering for operations: going from security to insight
Why identity convergence matters for data centre security
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gallagher launches Kenai visitor management platform
The cloud-native system could help organisations manage visitors, staff and workplace operations from one platform, while boosting compliance and response.