Smart City


Integrating third generation CPTED in modern smart cities: A holistic approach to safety, inclusivity, and sustainability

Eliana Boldur, Security Consultant at Buro Happold, analyses sustainability in smart cities, moving beyond a narrow environmental focus to integrating safety and security into the core principles of urban planning and development. Read More

The Video Surveillance Report 2023

Download the 2023 Video Surveillance Report exploring trends in AI, software, and key challenges ahead for video surveillance cameras & CCTV. Read More

Research finds low level of trust for IoT device security

The research found that while societies are becoming increasingly digitally connected, there remains a lack of trust in IoT security. Read More

Town in India becomes a ‘smart city’

A town in Arunachal Pradesh, India, has had multiple security upgrades including AI video analytics and a video management system installed by Videonetics to become a 'smart city'. Read More

Cameroon’s largest city switches on live facial recognition video surveillance programme

Live facial recognition is now in place across Douala, Cameroon’s largest city, in a move designed to reduce urban crime rates. Read More

Omdia and IFSEC join forces to launch new conference for 2024

IFSEC 2024 will feature a new conference dedicated to the world of smart tech for end users, FM professionals, consultants and integrators. Read More

How can Converged Security Centres contribute to the prevention and monitoring of crime in public spaces

Exploring the role of a converged security operation centre in protecting smart cities and preventing crime. Read More

Digital transformation and the evolution of the network camera

The importance of modern network cameras in supporting digital transformation by improving processes and unlocking new possibilities. Read More

Laser detection challenges camera based analytics for surveillance and people tracking applications

Using light detection and ranging to detect and track people and objects could be the next big thing in situational awareness. Read More

IFSEC Global’s most read in security: 2022 edition

What caught the eye of our readers the most? We explore the most read articles related to the security industry this year. Read More

UK town redevelopment project utilises security solutions to ‘build in’ smart city capabilities

A town-wide regeneration project in Hampshire’s Whitehill & Bordon has implemented a modern security solution for ‘smart city capabilities’. Read More

Whitepaper: Video Analytics Re-imagined – The Impact of Powerful Edge AI

This whitepaper explores drivers behind the rapid adoption of AI-based video analytics & the breadth of use cases for public safety & business intelligence. Read More

Manchester universities collaborate with CriticalArc’s Safezone to develop unified city-wide safety and security initiative

Three Manchester universities have pioneered the UK’s first city-wide safety and response initiative using CriticalArc’s, SafeZone. Read More

New research on CCTV camera prevalence in cities uses Google street view

New research revealing city CCTV camera locations suggests London isn't quite the 'CCTV capital of the world'. So, which cities are ahead? Read More

Programme for IFSEC Connect revealed – Protecting cities and public spaces up next!

Sessions will cover topics such as the future of video surveillance, access and protecting cities, as well as the latest security tech demos! Read More

Smart cities are all well and good, but how can we ensure they are secure?

Gerry Dunphy explores why the benefits that smart cities are heralded to bring will only be worthwhile if the technology involved can be made as secure as possible. Read More



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State of Physical Access Trend Report 2024

Lithium-Ion batteries. A guide to the fire risk that isn’t going away but can be managed

Whitepaper: Enhancing security, resilience and efficiency across a range of industries

Whitepaper: Multi-residential access management – The move to digital

2024 trends in physical security and critical communications

The Video Surveillance Report 2023

How cloud-based video surveillance can enable improved security for housing associations

EBOOK: Lessons from FIREX 2023 – Emerging challenges in fire safety