Secure Logiq heads to Safety & Security Asia 2026 following strong growth

Secure Logiq is seeking new distribution partners in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines as it prepares to exhibit at Safety & Security Asia 2026. Taking place at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore from 10–12 November, the exhibition will provide the chance for distributors to meet the team and discuss working together.
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Kindoo smartphone, Cloud-based Access Control at ISC East

The Kindoo smartphone app replaces traditional access cards, fobs and keys with smartphone credentials, reducing the cost and administrative work associated with purchasing, issuing and replacing physical credentials.
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The All-In-One camera: where video surveillance meets real-time audio

Hanwha Vision builds upon its proven Audio Beacon platform with the introduction of the SPS-A8016—an all-in-one indoor security solution designed to combine intelligent surveillance, audio communication, and visual alerting in a single compact device.
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Beyond key replacement: how Lock50 is opening new doors for automotive locksmiths

Specialised Jaguar and Land Rover programming is turning difficult vehicle-security work into a growth opportunity for independent professionals

A lost car key once meant cutting and programming a replacement. On newer luxury vehicles, the bigger challenge may be the electronic security system deciding whether the key is recognized at all.
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ENFORCER siren and speaker in stainless steel housing

SECO-LARM has introduced two new heavy-duty audio notification devices built into rugged 304L stainless steel housings: the HS-161A Siren in Stainless Steel Housing and the HS-162A Speaker in Stainless Steel Housing. Designed specifically for both indoor and outdoor applications in demanding environments, the new units offer exceptional durability, corrosion resistance, and tamper protection. 
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DigiCert achieves global certification

DigiCert has achieved global ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for its information security management system, strengthening security assurance across its global operations.
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Arqit announces partnership to strengthen quantum-safe communications for defence & government

Underpaid and outnumbered Royal London hospital security staff enter dispute with NHS Trust

Dozens of security staff at the Royal London Hospital have raised a grievance against Barts Health NHS Trust over their overtime pay and working conditions. The row began after the Trust failed to pay security staff for overtime work in line with the Agenda for Change contract, which states that staff should receive time and a half for most overtime and double time for public holidays.

However, security staff at Royal London have only been paid their Band 3 hourly rate, which is considerably less than London Living Wage.

Security staff have also raised concerns about being understaffed, putting themselves and their colleagues at risk.
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A name is a claim: what fake bots mean for access control

By Evgenii Arsentev, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, AskDocDoc

Previously, I wrote about smart locks inheriting problems from software, and then about access control when the credential holder is a program (my first two columns here). This time it's about bots that visit websites. Every company with a website has them, also a locksmith with a small site.

A bot writes its own name into each request (it's called the user-agent) and nobody checks it. For your trade it's like a visitor who writes his name on the badge at reception, and the door believes the badge.
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Looking at the bigger picture: Why VBIEDs must remain part of HVM planning

By Lucy Ketley, Sales and Marketing Director ATG Access

An impact-rated bollard or barrier can perform exactly as intended, stopping a hostile vehicle in its tracks, but that does not necessarily mean every threat has been addressed. While much of the recent conversation around hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) has understandably focused on vehicle-as-a-weapon (VaaW) attacks, the risk posed by vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs) must not be forgotten. 

Both threats involve vehicles, but they present distinctly different security challenges. Understanding those differences is essential if protective measures are to be effective, proportionate and appropriate for the locations they are designed to safeguard. For security installers, specifiers and consultants, this means understanding both what bollards and other vehicle security measures can achieve, and how they fit into a site’s wider protection strategy.
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BrighterAI helps MRT bring new European autonomous driving dataset to researchers

AI-powered anonymisation helps Karlsruhe Institute of Technology’s (KIT’s) Institute for Measurement and Control Technology (MRT) protect identities while preserving realistic visual data for autonomous-driving research.

brighterAI, a Milestone Systems company specialising in advanced anonymisation technology, has helped the MRT in Karlsruhe, Germany, prepare a new autonomous-driving dataset for publication by anonymising faces and license plates captured on public roads. 
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Don't miss Simply Lock-X Autumn!

After a great success back the Spring, Hickleys are once again ringing in the savings with their online only trade show, Simply Lock-X. From now until Friday 13^th November (Lucky for some!) Hickleys have a full range of 32 money saving deals that Auto Locksmiths and workshops that offer key programming services can take advantage of. 

Headline deals include cheap unlimited use plans for the market leading Smart Pro (UTP) and ZedFULL Plus (LIFS) remote programming units. Specific deals include a tempting deal for ZedFULL Plus owners who currently use credits for programming jobs. They can try out ZedFULL’s unlimited use plan, known as LIFS, over 3 months for just £200 saving a huge £300 over the normal price.
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PHP flaws take 32 UK government services offline

Organisations are racing to update their systems after critical vulnerabilities were found in PHP, the programming language that powers a large share of the web. Websites around the world were taken offline on Wednesday 21^st and Thursday 22^nd October as a precaution.

The UK government was among those affected. Tech minister Baroness Lloyd of Effra told the House of Lords that 32 government services were unavailable and four partially unavailable, largely due to precautionary measures while security updates are applied.
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HKC Security and Abloy UK appoint BDM to drive digital growth

HKC Security and Abloy UK have appointed Steven Thomas as Business Development Manager – Professional Digital, supporting opportunities to bring together the Group’s expertise in intrusion detection, wireless security, and digital access solutions. 
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58% of lone workers say employers could do more to protect them: New research from Securitas UK reveals hidden pressures behind lone working

Despite 95% of UK lone workers saying they generally feel safe, new research from Securitas UK suggests that beneath the surface, many are experiencing hidden pressures and dangers that leave them feeling vulnerable, unsupported and lacking confidence while working alone. 
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Get closer to the locksmithing industry this November

Whether you've attended MLA EXPO before or previously expressed an interest in the event, we'd love to invite you to another opportunity to connect with the locksmithing industry. Discover more of the trade at MLA Unlocked London.
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International security firm Global Threat Solutions launches UK operation with London headquarters

International security firm Global Threat Solutions (GTS) has launched its UK operation with a new headquarters on Pall Mall. The veteran-owned security firm’s new UK operation is SIA licensed and will provide close protection, corporate security and specialist bespoke protective services to clients across the UK.
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