The Ultimate Guide to Surveillance

2026 · Canadian 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.

Canadian Surveillance news
Analyst Insights
Conflow wins Frost & Sullivan award for AI streetlights
Frost & Sullivan · Surveillance · Smart Cities
4 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
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
Surveillance, AI and the security gaps behind the camera
Discussing Data Protection
Sat, 21st Feb 2026
Recent news
Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud
About Data Protection
6 days ago
B.C. gets CAD $13.8M for AI, aerospace defence projects
About Space Technologies
This month
Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks
About Data Protection
Last month
R2 Wireless expands ODIN partner network across defence
About Robotics
Last month
DroneShield opens European headquarters in Amsterdam
About Drones
Last month
Suprema unveils facial access tools for North America
About RFID
Last month
ROC launches Face1 biometric reader for access control
About QR code
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
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About Autonomy
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Milestone & IQSIGHT launch SmartSuite for XProtect
About Enterprise security
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