Hand Media International is excited to present the July–August edition of International Security Buyer, dedicated to Intersec Saudi Arabia Special and our annual Who’s Who in Security. Together, these two flagship elements capture both the current state of the industry and the forces shaping its future.
Saudi Arabia, under the direction of Vision 2030, has placed security and resilience at the centre of its sweeping programme of economic and social reform. Strategic investment in critical infrastructure, smart cities, and hospitality is driving unprecedented demand for advanced and integrated security solutions, with the market evolving at a remarkable pace.
This edition’s Big Interview features Lee Odess, CEO of the Access Control Collective and Board Member of the Security Industry Association (SIA), who introduces the Startups in Security initiative designed to give emerging companies the structure and networks needed to grow. Our Innovator Interview spotlights Stuart Bettle and Raf Schrijvers of Johnson Controls, who examine why systems integration is now fundamental to delivering resilient modern infrastructure.
The issue also tackles the growing challenge of cyber-physical convergence, exploring how increasingly digitised physical security infrastructures bring operational efficiencies but also expand the attack surface. We highlight how manufacturers and organisations are embedding cyber resilience into platforms to ensure physical systems do not become gateways for wider compromise.
In our surveillance and video analytics feature, we examine how AI-driven tools are helping security teams move from reactive monitoring to real-time, proactive decision-making — a development with particular relevance for high-traffic, rapidly developing environments across the Gulf.
Elsewhere, our Hotels and Hospitality feature explores how the hospitality sector is adopting discreet yet robust security solutions to protect both guests and staff. From mobile credentials and advanced access management to covert panic systems and targeted surveillance, we illustrate how hotels and resorts are transforming security into an asset that enhances guest experience.
Finally, our annual Who’s Who in Security profiles the individuals and organisations leading progress, setting industry benchmarks and influencing security’s future direction. This comprehensive guide celebrates those making a lasting impact across the sector.
Read the issue here: https://securitybuyer.com/magazine-issue/july-august-2025-issue/