How Sweden is redefining emergency communications for police, fire and rescue services with edge computing, MCX protocols and cross-border interoperability. The Scandinavian countries have always been considered pioneers in the design of safety-critical communications...
Critical Infrastructures
8com: Thousands of unsecured cameras threaten the security of residential and commercial buildings
A BitSight report shows that over 40,000 security cameras connected to the Internet worldwide are transmitting live images without protection, thereby jeopardising the security and privacy of their users. People who install surveillance cameras in their homes or...
Illegal cigarettes: Smugglers turn to drones and social media
New technologies are changing the black market for tobacco in Europe A recent report by the auditing and consulting firm KPMG shows that the illegal tobacco trade in Europe is increasingly being supported by digital means and modern transport technologies. Smugglers...
14-day review: Europe’s changing security landscape
High-tech drones, chemical scanners & crackdown on drug cartels From protecting borders with drones and analysing chemical threats to dismantling drug cartels, Europe's security agencies and technology partners are stepping up their measures against crime,...
Intelligent facial recognition for greater security on campus
Today's students live a ‘face-first’ life – they unlock their smartphones, make contactless payments with their faces and use apps intuitively. Despite this, many universities continue to use outdated access control systems. Forward-thinking universities are now...
‘Ethical facial recognition’
New standards for a sensitive technology Facial recognition technology (FRT) has long been more than just a technical buzzword – it is well on its way to becoming an integral part of modern security architectures. In hospitals, airports, retail outlets and educational...
Sophos investigates cybercriminals’ investment strategies: From digital attacks to real business
Cybercriminals are increasingly using their digital proceeds, particularly from ransomware, phishing, and data theft, to invest in real business models. This is shown by a recent investigation by security researchers at Sophos X-Ops. According to the study, illegal...
Rhebo confirms new BSI recommendations for OT monitoring in substations
The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has issued a recommendation for the security monitoring of station automation in energy networks entitled ‘Monitoring in station automation’. In the document published in March 2025, the BSI recommends...
AssaAbloy: Not a matter of feeling – cyber-physical security
When it comes to IT and physical security, companies across the country consider themselves well positioned. Subjectively, according to recent studies, specialists and managers rate the protection of technical infrastructure as solid across the board. Nevertheless,...
Bavaria’s security boost: €4 million for cameras and drone defence
With the Bavarian state government's latest decision to increase investment in video surveillance and drone defence by more than €4 million, Bavaria is sending a clear signal: the safety of its citizens will remain a top priority in the future. This strategically...
