The Ultimate Guide to Surveillance

2026 · UK Edition

Surveillance encompasses a wide array of technologies and practices used to monitor environments, individuals, and activities for security, safety, and operational purposes. This field is rapidly evolving with advancements in AI, video analytics, biometrics, and networked devices, transforming traditional surveillance from mere observation tools to intelligent systems capable of proactive threat detection and enhanced data insights.

Our collection of stories explores the diverse aspects of surveillance, from the deployment of cutting-edge video cameras and AI-powered analytics to concerns around privacy, government oversight, and ethical considerations. Readers will find insights into market trends, new product launches, and regulatory developments, alongside reviews and discussions on the impact of surveillance technologies in homes, businesses, critical infrastructure, and public spaces.

Engage with these articles to understand how surveillance technologies are shaping security strategies, the challenges posed by data privacy and cybersecurity risks, and the balancing act between safety and civil liberties in an increasingly monitored world.

UK Surveillance news
Analyst Insights
Conflow wins Frost & Sullivan award for AI streetlights
Frost & Sullivan · Surveillance · Smart Cities
3 days ago
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
Gartner · Surveillance · UC
Last week
Shield updates archive for banks with cheaper storage
Gartner · Surveillance · Storage
Last month
Proofpoint unveils AI-first Nuclei archiving suite
Gartner · Surveillance · SaaS
Last month
Expert columns
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
Last month
Espionage Without Noise: Understanding APT36's Enduring Campaigns
By Dr Aditya Sood of Aryaka
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Challenges and solutions in cross-border identity verification
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
Watch out for these eight trends to impact cybersecurity teams in 2026
By Morey Haber of BeyondTrust
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
How AI face recognition leads theft investigation in retail stores
By Leonid Leshukov of 3DiVi
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Edge or server? Choosing the best facial recognition architecture for access control systems
By Leonid Leshukov of 3DiVi
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Why ECCTA ID verification could be a liability trap for law firms
By Alan Hughes of Vistra
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Beyond the firewall: the physical threats to your data centre security
By Securitas UK
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Sourcing video data for AI training: overcoming the challenges of scale, safety and representation
By Rahul Yadav of Milestone Systems
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Interviews
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Discussing Software-as-a-Service
Last month
Recent news
Deepfake report finds US & X lead global incidents
About Social Media
4 days ago
Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud
About Data Protection
5 days ago
Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends in London
About Trends & Predictions
Last week
FutureEverything closes after 31 years in Manchester
About Smart Cities
Last week
M&S says Auror platform cuts store violence and theft
About Data sharing
This month
Majority of workers using AI at work, survey finds
About Education, Learning & Training
This month
R2 Wireless expands ODIN partner network across defence
About Robotics
Last month
Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks
About Data Protection
Last month
DroneShield opens European headquarters in Amsterdam
About Drones
Last month
YEO Messaging & C86 launch crisis chat for UK firms
About Data Protection
Last month
ROC launches Face1 biometric reader for access control
About QR code
Last month
AETA joins TCCA to boost critical audio communications
About Unified Communications
Last month
Genetec boosts cloud access control with visitor tools
About Smart Building
Last month
Genetec upgrades Security Centre SaaS for access control
About Smart Building
Last month
3DiVi maps global face recognition lifecycle to 2026
About Education, Learning & Training
Last month
Job moves
DroneShield names Michael Powell new Chief Operating Officer
Move at ASX
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
DSi Compliance hires David Whipple to drive US growth
Move at ICS
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Alcatraz appoints Erik Nord to lead European growth
Move at Axis Communications
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Reconeyez appoints new leaders to drive global security growth
Move at Northern Atlantic Treaty Organisation
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Peter Young appointed CEO at leading tech firm Reconeyez
Move at Northern Atlantic Treaty Organisation
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
UK's Purple Transform appoints new Principal Solutions Architect
Move at Purple Transform
Thu, 9th May 2024
Ramco Systems appoints senior leaders for its Global Payroll Business
Move at Google
Fri, 21st Apr 2023
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