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NIS2 and Crisis Communications: Europe’s Overlooked Operational Security Risk
When a cyberattack disrupts critical IT systems, the consequences can extend far beyond compromised data and unavailable applications. Organisations...
Heras Completes DACH Brand Integration as European Security Group Strengthens Unified Market Presence
European security provider Heras has completed the rebranding of eight established security technology companies in Germany, Austria and...
Citizen patrols or professionals? Germany’s security industry rejects parallel structures
Germany’s private security industry has criticised proposals to establish citizen patrols as an additional element of public security. The Federal...
The Bank Wasn’t Hacked. Its Trust Was: Why AI Fraud Demands a Global Security Rethink
Commentary | Euro Security EMEA A convincing voice, a familiar face and an apparently legitimate payment instruction may no longer be sufficient...
Somfy Expands European Manufacturing Footprint with New Production Facility in Portugal
French building automation specialist Somfy has officially inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Felgueiras, northern Portugal, as part of its...
German Security Industry Association Welcomes Six New Member Companies
Germany’s private security industry association BDSW is expanding its membership. From 1 August 2026, six additional security companies from across...
Deepfake Fraud Rises in Germany as Cybercrime Reporting Falls
One in eleven German internet users surveyed said they had been deceived by AI-generated or altered media in the past year. The findings offer a...
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RWE security chief joins ASW West’s executive board
Stefan Engelbrecht brings expertise in corporate security and critical infrastructure to the German business security association. His appointment...
Heras Completes DACH Brand Integration as European Security Group Strengthens Unified Market Presence
European security provider Heras has completed the rebranding of eight established security technology companies in Germany, Austria and...
RWE security chief joins ASW West’s executive board
Stefan Engelbrecht brings expertise in corporate security and critical infrastructure to the German business security association. His appointment...
Refurbishing Buildings Without Compromising Fire Safety: Why System Integration Matters
Renovating an occupied building can create safety risks that are easily overlooked when construction work is divided between individual contractors....
Deepfake Fraud Rises in Germany as Cybercrime Reporting Falls
One in eleven German internet users surveyed said they had been deceived by AI-generated or altered media in the past year. The findings offer a...
Society & Politics
Criminal Networks Cross Borders. Europe’s Security Agencies Must Move Faster.
Commentary | Security in the Alpine Region: Bavaria is stepping up its response to cross-border organised crime, strengthening cooperation with...
Seven per cent of teachers have already awarded marks using AI without checking them
Only 57 per cent of teachers have clear rules on the use of AI at their school One in two teachers feels overwhelmed by AI 70 per cent believe that...
German Businesses Favour Domestic AI as Digital Summit Exposes Europe’s Sovereignty Dilemma
A new survey published as Germany's Digital Summit opens in Berlin reveals overwhelming corporate demand for domestically developed artificial...
Commentary: Security over availability: Baden-Württemberg takes decisive action
If a critical vulnerability could allow malicious code to be executed remotely, the availability of a website becomes a secondary concern....
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Cloud Communications, Local Control: ASC and Alphacom Advance Secure Recording for Critical Operations
As organisations modernise their communications infrastructure, the protection and long-term availability of recorded conversations are becoming...
Inotec to Showcase Directionally Adjustable Safety Lighting at FeuerTrutz 2026
Inotec Sicherheitstechnik GmbH will demonstrate how fire safety requirements and cost-effective building concepts can be combined at FeuerTrutz...
From Wero to Swish: How European Payment Partnerships Are Transforming Unattended Retail
Europe's unattended retail sector is becoming a testing ground for new digital payment technologies. In Germany, vending machine manufacturer Stüwer...
i-PRO Extends Edge AI Surveillance to Space-Constrained Environments with New Remote Head Camera
The Japanese security technology manufacturer i-PRO has introduced a modular camera system designed to bring advanced video analytics into locations...
