July-August 2026 Issue
Inside this issue, we explore several of the trends shaping the sector today. Our feature articles examine the changing cybersecurity landscape, the latest developments in surveillance and analytics technologies, the unique security requirements of the hospitality sector, and the opportunities and challenges emerging across the Asia-Pacific region. Alongside these in-depth features, our Ask the Experts with HID, Johnson Controls, Seagate and Micron, and our Cover Story featuring Gallagher Security, provide valuable perspectives from influential figures within the industry, while our annual Who’s Who directory once again serves as a practical reference to many of the organisations helping to shape today’s security market. We also preview Intersec Saudi Arabia, one of the region’s most significant industry events, as anticipation builds for another busy exhibition season.
Beyond our core features, this issue also brings together a series of exclusive interviews with industry leaders examining some of the biggest challenges and opportunities shaping the security market. In our Big Interview, Jim Lippie, Chief Product Officer at Kaseya, explores how identity has become the new security perimeter, discussing the risks posed by guest accounts, third-party OAuth integrations and alert fatigue as organisations increasingly rely on SaaS platforms.
In our Innovator interview, Richard Huison, Managing Director of Hirsch UK, explains why meaningful innovation is about solving real operational problems, highlighting the growing importance of interoperability, cybersecurity and hybrid cloud deployments in modern access control. We also speak with Dr Orlando Mardner, ranked eighth in this year’s Power25, whose work on the Security Performance and Competence Exchange challenges buyers to look beyond compliance and consider measurable performance as the benchmark for professional security services. Together, these conversations reinforce many of the themes explored throughout this edition and offer valuable insight into where the industry is heading next.
Looking ahead, the coming months promise to be some of the busiest of the year. Events remain invaluable opportunities to reconnect with colleagues, discover new technologies and discuss the issues driving the industry forward. Our team is looking forward to attending GSX, Security Essen and ISE, and we hope to meet many of our readers, partners and industry contacts along the way. If you see us on the show floor, please do stop and say hello.
