The Ultimate Guide to Physical Security

2026 · UK Edition

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.

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Analyst Insights
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Gartner · Physical Security · Data Protection
2 days ago
Tamr doubles SaaS revenue as AI drives data mastering
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3 days ago
AI adoption drives security spend but breaches persist
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3 days ago
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Expert columns
International Women's Day: Why security operations centres need women
By Vicki Beynon of Securitas UK
2 days ago
Why digital identity is the new perimeter in a zero-trust world
By Jeremy Blackburn of ChainIT
2 days ago
Why legal literacy is the ultimate empowerment for women in tech
By Renee Roumanos of Renee Roumanos Legal
3 days ago
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
4 days ago
Ethical AI and equitable law: Redesigning the profession for women leaders
By Aparna Watal of Halfords IP
4 days ago
We are not climbing a ladder, we are building it
By Emma Barbato of Miss Em.Ai
5 days ago
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By Joe David of Nephos Group
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By Mike Sweeney of Corsearch
Last week
No compromise: Designing AI operations for sovereignty and reliability
By Shankar Gomathi of OpenText
Last week
From breach to recovery - 5 ways to prepare your IT team for the unexpected
By Al Kingsley MBE of NetSupport
Last month
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By Jose Correa of SonicWall
Last month
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By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
Last month
SonicWall NSM 3.5 boosts secure-by-design firewalls
By Amelia Foss and Rakesh Ramesh of SonicWall
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
SonicWall firewalls strengthen security for IoT era
By Tiju Cherian of SonicWall
Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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By Sarah Armstrong-Smith of Champions Speakers Agency
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Job moves
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Move at Kroll
Last week
Scottish Continuity appoints Alison Stone as new Chair
Move at GCHQ
Last month
inTechnology names Jason Webb to lead duress shift
Move at SPOK
Last month
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Move at Hybrid IT
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Move at Monetary Authority of Singapore
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Move at Dropbox
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Move at CyberArk
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