The Ultimate Guide to Surveillance

2026 · Australian 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.

Australian Surveillance news
Analyst Insights
Conflow wins Frost & Sullivan award for AI streetlights
Frost & Sullivan · Surveillance · Smart Cities
This month
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
Gartner · Surveillance · UC
This month
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
Reviews
Hands-on Review: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI
Gaming
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Expert columns
KYC for online gambling & gaming in Australia: A compliance guide
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Last week
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
Last month
The new rules of digital identity in ANZ: KYC & AML trends for 2026
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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
The race to biometric banking is on - which Australian bank will be first
By Vito Fabbrizio of HID
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
How hybrid access control can smooth your shift to next-generation security solutions
By Lee Shelford of Genetec
Mon, 4th 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
Privacy resilience: Why compliance alone won't cut it in 2025
By Lyn Nicholson of Holding Redlich
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
It's the end of passwords as we know it
By Robert Vinokurov of Dell Technologies
Fri, 2nd May 2025
Interviews
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Discussing Software-as-a-Service
Last month
Milestone Systems CEO underscores the need for AI ethics in APAC
Discussing Transparency
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Exclusive: HID talks biometrics and passwordless future
Discussing Trends & Predictions
Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Recent news
Artificial intelligence express entry underused as fans queue in heat
About Data Protection
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Snap locks 415,000 teen accounts, urges app store age checks
About Social Media
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
Google Photos adds AI editing tools for Australians
About Cloud Services
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Digital rights group urges Australians to fight privacy trap
About Social Media
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
PEXA unveils AML tool PEXA Clear for property sector
About Property Market
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
Fujifilm unveils SX400 long-range camera for security
About Cloud Services
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Explainer: Australia's public sector AI opportunity
About Education, Learning & Training
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
Australia's AI plan criticised for business focus over safety & rights
About Human rights
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Arlo slashes camera prices by up to 50% for Black Friday sale
About Home security
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Kmart found to have breached privacy with facial recognition use
About Data Protection
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
NAB introduces biometric selfies for online account security push
About Identity Theft
Fri, 29th Aug 2025
HID unveils advanced biometric & passwordless tech in Sydney
About Business Continuity
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Security Exhibition 2025 returns to explore risks and resilience
About Terrorism
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
The race to biometric banking is on - which Australian bank will be first
About Customer service
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Security Exhibition 2025 returns to explore risks and resilience
About Smart Cities
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Privacy resilience: Why compliance alone won't cut it in 2025
About Education, Learning & Training
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Superloop to Deliver Digital Network for New Bradfield City
About Unified Communications
Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
Acer unveils new Swift AI laptops, Edge 14 starts at AUD $3,999
About Facial recognition
Sat, 17th May 2025
ANZ to launch password-less web banking with enhanced security
About Facial recognition
Fri, 2nd May 2025
Arkeus secures AUD $5m funding to boost global expansion
About Data encryption
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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