The Ultimate Guide to Physical Security
A curated Australian 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.
Australian Physical Security News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Parramatta uses Milestone platform to boost safety
Unified surveillance tools will help Parramatta manage public safety, traffic and access across more than 110 sites as development accelerates.
AI virtual data rooms are reshaping M&A due diligence
Due diligence is speeding up as purpose-built AI data rooms cut manual review and help buyers and sellers handle complex transactions faster.
KnowBe4 adds AI secure coding training with partner
Organisations using AI-assisted development can now get specialist secure coding training as KnowBe4 expands its library for technical teams.
Experts warn passwords no longer sufficient in AI era
Australian firms are being urged to adopt passwordless logins as AI tools and data leakage make stolen credentials easier to exploit.
Kurraba signs first tenants for Sydney life sciences hub
The AUD $490 million Waterloo precinct is set to ease Sydney’s lab space shortage as it moves into delivery with major global partners.
BeyondTrust expands identity security insights to Australia
Local firms in regulated sectors can now keep identity security data onshore as scrutiny over machine and AI access intensifies.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Physical SecurityHyland 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
HPE assisting IT teams navigate complex challenges
HPE Networking says AI, zero trust and SASE are reshaping network security as remote work and connected devices make threats harder to control.
Yubico well-prepared for post-quantum computing threats
Businesses are racing to upgrade defences as Yubico says quantum computers could expose banking, health data and other records within years.
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.
Netskope's Tony Burnside - visibility is key to AI security
AI tools are creating hidden east-west traffic that security teams struggle to monitor, raising the risk of data leakage and compromise.
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.
Guidewire showcases GenAI's capabilities in insurance risks
Guidewire touts 'insurance-grade AI' as it uses generative tools to speed risk, claims and pricing decisions for cautious insurers.
Reviews
Expert Columns
The Death of the Firewall
Why workplace AI is creating a quiet legal risk most businesses haven't caught up with yet
Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom
AI virtual data rooms are reshaping M&A due diligence
Why 'strong passwords' can't save you from AI
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
Global real estate company strengthens MFA security with Inde
World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Physical Security News
Gallagher raises AUD $90,000 for Bravehearts charity
Proceeds will fund prevention and counselling services after Gallagher Security Australia’s Charity Golf Day raised AUD $90,000 for Bravehearts.
Nearly half of Australian firms hit by AI incidents
Most Australian security teams lack confidence their controls can spot a compromised AI system, even as firms push assistants beyond pilots.
Australia scam losses rise as reports fall in 2025
Fewer Australian scam reports still cost victims more in 2025, with total losses climbing to AUD $295.4 million and phishing damage surging.
Canada's High Commissioner visits Genetec Sydney centre
Canada's top envoy in Australia has spotlighted Genetec's Sydney hub, which supports security customers and critical infrastructure operators.
Arctic Wolf launches early warning tool for credential theft
Credential theft is being tackled earlier as Australian organisations face more phishing and automated attacks that can slip past standard defences.
Australians warned over social media clues aiding scammers
Public profile details are helping criminals guess passwords and impersonate contacts, with 55% of Australians reusing the same password.
Brennan boosts sovereign SOC as demand shifts onshore
Local delivery is helping Brennan lift services revenue by about 20 per cent as government and critical infrastructure buyers seek onshore cyber control.
Australian skincare founder hit by chargeback scams
Tens of thousands of dollars in disputed payments have left a Sydney skincare business exposed as household budgets tighten and chargeback fraud rises.
Aurelia Metals lifts site compliance to 96% with Avetta
Training compliance at Aurelia Metals jumped from 32% to 96% in a year, helping cut safety delays and lifting incident performance.
Gallagher Security names Siler to lead SMB & perimeter
The security group is bolstering Australian sales coverage as it seeks tighter oversight of SMB and perimeter customers across three regions.
Why robust AI governance is key to building trust in agentic AI systems in FY2027
Poor governance could expose Australian firms to legal, reputational and operational risks as they deploy autonomous AI agents at scale.
What modern businesses expect from security providers
Businesses now want security that integrates with daily operations, scales with growth and responds quickly when incidents arise.
Australians fear identity theft as online fraud rises
Fraud is eroding trust in digital services, with 56% of Australians saying they have already suffered online scams or identity theft.
ASIC steps up takedown of AI investment scam sites
Australians have lost AUD $837.7 million to investment scams this year, prompting a 90% rise in ASIC website takedowns.
Avocado warns on code repository supply chain attacks
Australian organisations face fresh risk of cloud and identity compromise as the cyber watchdog reissues its alert on repository attacks.
Australian firms warned over AI & cloud cyber risks
Growing use of cloud services and AI is widening cyber exposure for Australian businesses and households as security controls lag behind.
Australian firms urged to rethink backup amid cyber risk
Only 42% of Australian organisations back up all workloads, leaving many exposed when ransomware or hardware failures hit.
Dubber cuts observability costs by 25% with Grafana Cloud
A single managed platform has eased pressure on Dubber's lean engineering team as it scales observability across more than one million daily calls.
ARIA conference backs licensing over AI copyright carve-outs
Music rights holders say AI firms should pay for access, as ARIA’s Sydney conference argued licensing can protect artists and fans alike.
Adactin launches AFIVE AI knowledge platform for firms
Adactin unveils AFIVE AI platform to unify fragmented corporate data, promising secure natural language search and improved staff productivity.
Job Moves
Gallagher Security names Siler to lead SMB & perimeter
Aon names Alistair Clarke Head of Specialty in Australia
Cevo hires former Macquarie AI leader to head AI adoption
Gallagher boosts NSW & ACT team with three strategic hires
Willis names Leah Mooney as Pacific consulting head for cyber risk
Claroty appoints Amir Preminger as new Chief Technology Officer
Salto Systems announces leadership changes in Oceania
Genetec appoints Dale Simons as Account Executive for Victoria and Tasmania
Gallagher Security promotes George Dunleavy to Sales Manager for SA & NT