Renata Gomes named as new Police Care UK CEO
Police Care UK, the charity supporting police harmed during their service, has announced the appointment of Renata Gomes as its new CEO. Renata joins from the Blind Veterans UK Group where she was the Chief Scientific Officer. In her early career, Renata was a Volunteer Metropolitan Police Cadet and subsequently trained as a forensic and […]
University of Manchester resilience researchers awarded £4.2 million ‘to help build a secure world’
The University of Manchester’s researchers are on a mission to tackle some of the UK’s most challenging resilience and security problems. Backed by a £4.2 million funding award from UK Research and Innovation’s building a secure and resilient world strategic theme, the University team will drive a Research and Coordination Hub in confronting pressing risks […]
If you specialise in Health and Safety as part of security we want to hear from you
Each month on Security Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the security market – and in March we’ll be focussing on Health and Safety. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help security buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of Health […]
‘Political Polarisation’ now the leading emerging risk for enterprises globally
Escalating political polarisation worldwide entered the quarterly Gartner emerging risk tracker for the first time in the fourth quarter of 2023, based on a survey of senior enterprise risk executives. “Risk executives worldwide are clearly concerned by the potential implications of escalating tensions and conflict all over the globe,” said Ran Xu director, research in […]
Learn from Figen Murray and more at the Total Security Summit
Join us next month at the Total Security Summit, where top speakers such as Figen Murray, Counterterrorism campaigner at Martyn’s Law, will be sharing their experience and knowledge. Places are limited, and your pass is completely complimentary – Book online here (booking only takes 5 minutes!) “From tragedy to positive change” After losing her son […]
CRISIS MANAGEMENT MONTH: Assessing the risks, planning for success
In the world of corporate operations, crises are inevitable. For physical security professionals, being prepared to manage such crises effectively is paramount. Successful corporate crisis management hinges on a multifaceted approach, integrating strategic planning, clear communication, and swift action. Here are the key pillars that underpin successful corporate crisis management for physical security professionals… 1. […]
UK researchers detail new technique for countering mobile ‘account takeover’ attacks
Computer science researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a new way to identify security weaknesses that leave people vulnerable to account takeover attacks, where a hacker gains unauthorised access to online accounts. Most mobiles are now home to a complex ecosystem of interconnected operating software and apps, and as the connections between online […]
ACCESS CONTROL MONTH: Looking to a future landscape of automation and biometrics
Access control technologies are poised for significant evolution. Driven by technological innovation, heightened security needs, and changing user expectations, the future landscape of access control promises to be both exciting and transformative. Here’s a look at how these technologies are likely to evolve in the coming years… Integration of Biometric Technologies: Biometrics is set to […]
Meeting OFAC’s Call To Action: Combating illicit cargo
The global maritime and transportation industries have long played a vital role in facilitating the movement of goods and people across borders. However, these industries are vulnerable to exploitation by illicit actors who seek to transport contraband goods, evade sanctions, and launder money. In a recent announcement, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of […]
If you specialise in Crisis Management we want to hear from you!
Each month on Security Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the security market – and in February we’ll be focussing on Crisis Management. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help security buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of Crisis Management […]
