The Ultimate Guide to Physical Security

2026 · Australian 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.

Australian Physical Security news
Analyst Insights
Rubrik launches Google Cloud tools for AI governance
Gartner · Physical Security · Storage
Yesterday
Kong launches Agent Gateway for multi-agent AI traffic
Gartner · Physical Security · Data Protection
Yesterday
Protegrity launches AI Team Edition for secure inferencing
IDC · Physical Security · Virtualisation
Last week
Capsule Security raises $7 million to guard AI agents
Gartner · Physical Security · PAM
Last week
Tenable launches OT discovery tool for exposure management
Gartner · Physical Security · DataCentre infrastructure
Last week
Reviews
Hands-on review: OPPO Watch S smartwatch
Wearables
Last month
Expert columns
World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success
By Aparna Watal of Halfords IP
Today
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
By Jerome Lowe of SonicWall
Today
Why runtime identity is emerging as the next cybersecurity imperative
By Ash Diffey of Ping Identity
3 days ago
Proof beats promise: The trust crisis AI is creating
By Lakshmi Hanspal of DigiCert
4 days ago
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
By Debasish Mukherjee of SonicWall
Last week
The AI risk hiding in your finance team's browser tabs
By Annexa
Last week
Has AAA gaming left portable too late?
By Kevin Janzen of Globant
Last week
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
By Georgy Thadathil of SonicWall
Last week
Small alert, big defense: Inside a SOC's early-morning response
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
This month
Why robust AI governance is key to building trust in agentic AI systems in FY2027
By Sreeni Unnamatla of Kore.ai
This month
What modern businesses expect from security providers
By Caleb Wynne of Wynne Digital
This month
Building digital trust: Data quality provides a scalable path
By Bud Walker of Melissa
This month
How Observability Serves as the Control Layer for AI Growth
By Rob Newell of New Relic
Last month
Why organisations need a version of 'HR' for AI agents
By James Ross of Saviynt
Last month
Atlassian scales AI search with OpenSearch on Kubernetes
By OpenSearch
Last month
Interviews
Exclusive: Google Cloud accelerates shift to agentic data
Discussing Data Warehousing
Yesterday
Netskope's Tony Burnside - visibility is key to AI security
Discussing Shadow IT
Last week
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Discussing Cloud Services
This month
Cloudera and Svitla Systems bring trusted AI to healthcare
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
Recent news
Wiz expands AI security coverage across cloud & edge
About Shadow IT
Today
DTEX warns Telegram & WhatsApp AI agents risk exfiltration
About Bring Your Own Device
Today
IP Fabric launches MCP server for network operations
About Firewalls
Today
Everywhen issues six checks to spot unsafe websites
About Malware
Yesterday
Check Point teams with Google Cloud on AI agent security
About Firewalls
Yesterday
Canada's High Commissioner visits Genetec Sydney centre
About Smart Cities
Yesterday
Google Cloud unveils AI security tools & fraud defence
About Firewalls
Yesterday
Google expands Gemini Enterprise with governance features
About Business Intelligence
Yesterday
Bedrock Data extends ArgusAI governance to Google Vertex AI
About Storage
Yesterday
Zscaler joins Anthropic Project Glasswing on cyber AI
About Firewalls
2 days ago
CIS launches AI security guides for models & agents
About Digital Transformation
2 days ago
Zero Networks launches AI segmentation to curb shadow AI
About Firewalls
2 days ago
Arctic Wolf launches early warning tool for credential theft
About Malware
2 days ago
Australians warned over social media clues aiding scammers
About Social Media
3 days ago
ShareGate survey says AI exposed data at 29% of firms
About Data Protection
3 days ago
Job moves
Saviynt names Tim Wedande APJ Field Chief Technology Officer
Move at Ernst & Young
Yesterday
Claroty appoints John Ryan to lead global partner push
Move at Illumio
Yesterday
Claroty names John Ryan to lead global partner ecosystem
Move at Illumio
Yesterday
Fortanix hires duo to boost ANZ data security push
Move at GRC
3 days ago
Ledger appoints Ian Rogers to lead AI security push
Move at Ledger
Last week
Portnox names Jonathan Skinner as Chief Marketing Officer
Move at Symantec
Last week
Ping Identity names Antony Collins to lead APJ channels
Move at ServiceNow
Last week
Gallagher Security names Siler to lead SMB & perimeter
Move at Gallagher Security
Last week
Upwind hires ex-Facebook security chief Joe Sullivan
Move at PayPal
This month
Yubico appoints chief marketing officer as phishing grows
Move at Yubico
Last month
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