Gallagher Security to host WA Security Forum in Perth
Gallagher Security will bring together industry professionals from across Western Australia for its upcoming Security Forum, taking place on Wednesday 29 July in Perth.
Our 2027 Security Industry Trends Survey is now live. Add your insights to the conversion. Take the survey now
Tuesday, 22 December, 2020
Gallagher’s strong commitment to cyber security sees them frequently communicate best practice recommendations to ensure customers have the knowledge and tools necessary to keep their sites secure. The global security manufacturer this week promptly released a security advisory, following the public exposure of the Default Gallagher MIFARE DESFire and MIFARE Plus keys.
This act means cards using the default keys could be cloned or emulated, resulting in a site’s security becoming compromised. Customers who have followed Gallagher’s long-standing hardening guide, which recommends the use of site-specific keys, are not affected by this disclosure.
“Ensuring the continued security of our customers’ sites is our top priority,” says Mark Junge, Gallagher’s Global General Manager for Security. “Following the discovery of this exposure, we immediately began communicating with our global team, our network of Channel Partners, and our customers regarding the mitigation options available to them – including our key migration feature released in Command Centre v8.30 earlier this year.”
“Communicating information about any security risks, as well as providing timely advice and recommendations is of vital importance to us. Our published hardening guide has for many years provided in-depth advice of defensive measures for customers to aid in mitigating possible risk.” Junge continued.
The vulnerability only affects sites using a default MIFARE DESFire or MIFARE Plus key.
It does not affect Gallagher MIFARE DESFire with a site-specific key, Gallagher Mobile Connect credentials, US Government FIPS201 PIV cards, GovPass, or MIFARE Plus with a site-specific key.
Concerned customers should contact their Channel Partner or local Gallagher representative for further support and advice.
Media contacts & more info
Connect with our global Media Team and view press materials here.
Read our latest news articles
Gallagher Security’s OneLink takes Cloud Category at the 2026 Fortress Cybersecurity Awards
CANTON, GA — A year on from its launch, Gallagher Security's OneLink has been recognized in the 2026 Fortress Cybersecurity Awards as winner of the Cloud Security category.
Presented by the Business Intelligence Group, the awards recognize the world's leading companies and products that help mitigate risk and secure operational integrity across 27 categories and six countries.
Gallagher Security steps up European market expansion at TSE 2026
WARWICK, UK – Gallagher Security has closed out a landmark three days at The Security Event (TSE) 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, marked by the European launch of its cloud-native AccessNow platform, strong global leadership presence, and active engagement with Channel Partners, End Users, and technology partners across an immersive stand experience.
Gallagher Security invests in leadership and technical expertise to drive growth in India
Gallagher Security has announced the appointment of Manikandan Damodaran and Harikrishnan Pillai to its India team, reinforcing the company’s commitment to continued growth and to delivering strong outcomes for Indian End Users and Channel Partners.
Gallagher Security sets new charity benchmark as industry rallies for Bravehearts
Gallagher Security Australia has raised the bar once again, bringing the security industry together at its annual Charity Golf Day at RACV Royal Pines Resort, delivering a record-breaking fundraising result for Bravehearts, one of Australia’s leading child protection organisations.
Stay up to date with Gallagher
Get the latest Gallagher news, updates, and event information delivered straight to your inbox.