Vanguard Launches LiveScanID Fingerprint Platform

Editorial October 10, 2026

Vanguard Biometrics has launched LiveScanID, a platform designed to simplify fingerprinting workflows while improving security, compliance and recordkeeping. The company said the platform was developed around the operational needs of professional fingerprinting providers. LiveScanID combines

IDEMIA Launches MFACE Gen2 for Border Biometrics

Editorial October 9, 2026

IDEMIA Public Security has launched MFACE Gen2, a new facial recognition device for border agencies, port operators, and carriers. The company announced the launch on October 8 in an official statement. MFACE Gen2 combines live 3D multi-face tracking, AI-powered facial recognition, and integrated security features in a single device. Faster biometric processing MFACE Gen2

Qatar Launches Cyber Risk Frameworks for Critical Sectors

Editorial October 9, 2026

Qatar has launched new national and institutional cybersecurity risk management frameworks as part of a broader push to strengthen cyber resilience across critical sectors. The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) announced the frameworks during its fifth National Cyber Governance and Assurance Affairs Conference in Doha, according to the Qatar News Agency. The agency

UAE Strengthens Nuclear Facility Security in 2026 Index

Editorial October 9, 2026

The UAE has recorded a sharp improvement in nuclear facility security. Its Security and Control Measures score rose from 66 to 86 in the 2026 NTI Nuclear Security Index. The country also ranked joint fourth among 48 countries assessed for protection of nuclear facilities against sabotage, according to the 2026 Nuclear Threat Initiative Nuclear Security […]

Dubai startup launches sovereign AI platform

Editorial October 7, 2026

Dubai-based startup MetisJean has launched Jean, its sovereign AI operating system designed to run inside an organization’s own infrastructure. According to MetisJean, the platform connects to existing business systems while keeping data, models, policies and audit records within the customer’s own environment. It can run on-premises, in a private cloud or in a

Bain: AI speeds attacks, deepens supply-chain risk

Editorial October 7, 2026

Artificial intelligence is sharply accelerating cyberattacks while increasing supply-chain and third-party risks, according to Bain & Company’s 2026 Global Technology Report. The Bain & Company report finds that AI has compressed the time required for a typical cyberattack from about four weeks to around 18 hours. At the same time, the growing use of AI […]

AI spending surges as governance risks grow

Editorial October 7, 2026

Global AI spending is set to reach $2.7 trillion in 2026, with investment in AI cybersecurity nearly doubling. At the same time, Gartner warns that governance and organizational readiness may struggle to keep pace with rapid adoption. Worldwide AI spending will grow 49.5% year-over-year in 2026, according to Gartner’s latest forecast. Infrastructure will account for […]

Dell, Aramco Digital target industrial AI in Saudi Arabia

Editorial October 6, 2026

Dell Technologies and Aramco Digital have signed an MoU to explore Industrial AI, cloud consulting, managed IT services and cyber resilience opportunities across Saudi Arabia. The proposed collaboration will focus on secure and scalable Industrial AI solutions, multi-cloud optimization, data protection and managed IT services. According to the companies, Dell Technologies

Dahua expands video intercom with integrated security

Editorial October 6, 2026

Dahua Technology has launched WizTalk, an IP video intercom series that combines video surveillance, intrusion alarms, AI-powered detection and smart control within a residential security platform. According to Dahua Technology, selected WizTalk door stations feature 5MP cameras, while one model uses a 5MP+2MP dual-camera configuration. Full-color night vision is designed

HID: Open access control key to long-term data center security

Editorial October 6, 2026

Access control architecture can shape how well data centers adapt over decades of operation. HID argues that layered physical security is now a baseline requirement, while openness and interoperability are becoming more important for long-term infrastructure planning. A new company analysis reads that access control decisions made during construction can create lasting