The Ultimate Guide to Physical Security
A curated Asian 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.
Asian Physical Security News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
TEPCO Power Grid centralises 30,000 cameras with Genetec
Regional teams can now monitor incidents more quickly as TEPCO Power Grid unifies video from 30,000 cameras across 1,600 sites.
AT Tokyo & Zadara launch Japan cloud region for AI
Japanese firms seeking local AI capacity will gain new GPU-backed cloud resources as the service keeps data inside AT TOKYO's data centres.
Cupola360 unveils panoramic camera for remote sites
Industrial sites can now gain 360-degree monitoring without blind spots as Cupola360's new camera is built to integrate with existing systems.
KnowBe4 expands Asia push amid rising email threats
Rising email fraud is driving KnowBe4's regional expansion, as security chiefs warn that AI-made attacks are targeting Asia's businesses.
Emtek expands Google Cloud AI tools for media production
The rollout should cut production costs further after VidioGen helped Emtek reduce redevelopment time by 30% on an animated series.
Singapore firms urged to loosen AI identity controls
Singapore companies face rising cyber risk as AI agents and machine accounts gain access without proper oversight, Delinea research shows.
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
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.
Lumana's focus on vertical applications for AI video surveillance platform
Lumana's Principal Product Manager says its camera-agnostic AI platform is expanding beyond security into retail, healthcare and smart cities.
Expert Columns
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
World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
Trusted identity cuts across physical and logical systems
Network segmentation - you can't attack what you can't see
Lumana's focus on vertical applications for AI video surveillance platform
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Recent Physical Security News
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.
AI to boost Asia Pacific property demand, says report
Stronger AI adoption could lift office, industrial and retail demand in Asia Pacific, Cushman & Wakefield says, despite automation fears.
