The Ultimate Guide to Physical Security
A curated Irish 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.
Irish Physical Security News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Nucleo warns Irish firms on public AI governance risks
Irish firms are fuelling AI governance risks by urging staff to use generative tools without supplying secure, centrally controlled systems.
Qualcom invests EUR €500,000 in secure AI services
Qualcom launches EUR €500,000 secure AI push in Ireland, creating new practice, hiring specialists and partnering with NROC on services.
Irish firms say AI adoption hit by talent shortages
Irish firms say skills shortages, not tech, are throttling AI rollout, forcing sweeping job redesign and major investment in training.
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
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Accountants facing staff shortages may gain faster workflows, as Sage Intacct’s new agent exposes its calculations, sources and audit trail.
Exclusive: Google Cloud accelerates shift to agentic data
Enterprises may soon design data systems for AI agents rather than staff, as Google Cloud adds real-time context, automation and cross-cloud access.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
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
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
Has AAA gaming left portable too late?
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
Small alert, big defense: Inside a SOC's early-morning response
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Physical Security News
10ZiG, Parallels expand partnership for hybrid work
10ZiG and Parallels broaden partnership to offer secure virtual applications and desktops for hybrid work, cutting endpoint costs and complexity.
Milestone XProtect study finds 133% ROI over three years
Milestone study finds XProtect users achieved a 133% ROI over three years, with security investigations up to 60% faster.
KnowBe4 partners Secure Code Warrior on AI training
Organisations using AI in software development will get training on secure coding and governance as vulnerabilities and data risks mount.
SNP & Structify launch Oros Data venture for M&A files
Unstructured files that can sway deal value will be targeted by a new AI joint venture aimed at speeding M&A reviews and protecting sensitive records.
MHP survey finds firms racing to prepare for Q-Day
With Q-Day seen as years away, most large firms in Germany and the US are already moving to quantum-resistant encryption.
Synack launches Sara AI Pentesting for wider coverage
The move aims to widen security coverage as firms struggle to test expanding attack surfaces quickly enough.
Airbyte launches agents to unify data for AI workflows
Businesses struggling with fragmented records can now give AI agents a shared data layer, as Airbyte adds search and write tools for workflows.
Bolster AI launches marketplace monitoring & takedowns
Brands facing counterfeit listings can now automate removals on marketplaces, where fraud is rising and average losses reach USD $10.2 million a year.
AI inference becomes core operational workload in firms
Most firms are now running AI in production, with hybrid clouds and security controls becoming crucial as inference overtakes training.
Pit launches with USD $16 million seed round from a16z
Enterprise teams still bogged down by spreadsheets and email could gain AI-built workflow software as Pit starts live pilots across several sectors.
HPE adds autonomous networking functions to Mist & Aruba
Automatic remediation and capacity tuning in HPE Mist and HPE Aruba Central aim to cut outages and lighten IT teams’ workload.
Lightspark adds AI agent controls to Grid accounts
The update lets app users cap, approve and audit AI-driven payments while keeping control of their funds and spending limits.
DigiCert launches AI trust tools for agents & content
Enterprises could gain cryptographic checks for AI agents, models and media as DigiCert adds a trust layer across its platform.
Microsoft tops phishing brand rankings in first quarter
Phishing campaigns are increasingly targeting credentials, payments and malware delivery, with Microsoft alone accounting for 22% of brand impersonation attempts.
RecordPoint named in Forrester AI governance landscape
Analyst recognition highlights rising demand for AI governance tools as banks and governments face tighter compliance risks from poor data controls.
Genetec urges tighter identity controls for security systems
AI-driven attacks are exposing weak passwords on cameras and access controls, prompting calls for stricter governance across physical security systems.
Pinecone launches Nexus to boost AI agent task success
Task completion for AI agents could rise sharply as Pinecone’s Nexus aims to cut latency, token use and human review in enterprise workflows.
Aera adds agentic reasoning for enterprise decisions
Large companies could cut weeks of analysis to minutes as Aera links conversational AI to governed, auditable business actions.
Cyberhaven expands AI security to track shadow agents
Rising use of autonomous AI tools on corporate devices has left security teams blind to agents that can access sensitive data and systems.
Microsoft reports 8.3bn phishing threats as QR codes surge
QR code phishing climbed sharply in the quarter, exposing email users to more mobile-led credential theft despite disruption of major infrastructure.