Manchester universities unveil UK’s first city-wide safety initiative
The University of Manchester, the University of Salford and Manchester Metropolitan University, working with CriticalArc, have created the Manchester SafeZone Alliance. A global first, the initiative enables the three security control rooms to extend the footprint of 24/7 support beyond their campus boundaries. The collaboration between the three Greater Manchester universities using SafeZone technology from CriticalArc, […]
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021 – Learn from the experts…
This October, we celebrate European Cybersecurity Awareness Month – an annual campaign dedicated to promoting cybersecurity among European citizens and organisations, and to providing up-to-date online security information through awareness raising and sharing of good practices. This year’s event has never been more important, with ransomware and securing a hybrid workspace dominating the headlines. With […]
SAVE THE DATE: The Total Security Summit is back in March!
Miss this week’s Total Security Summit? The next event will take place on March 28th & 29th at the Radisson Blu Stansted – secure your free delegate place today! This unique event is spread across two days and will allow you to meet with selected solution providers for 1-2-1 meetings, and gain access to live […]
The Security Institute and BSIA forge closer ties
The Security Institute and the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) have signed a memorandum of understanding, which will see both organisations promote and strengthen each other’s efforts to support security professionals and raise standards across the security sector. Both organisations are strong voices representing professional security in the UK, and under this new agreement the […]
Cybersecurity: The crucial double check
Cybersecurity has quickly become the world’s fastest growing form of criminal activity, and is showing no sign of slowing down with the number of attacks on businesses continuing to increase. COVID-19 has acted as a catalyst for this, with hackers taking advantage of remote workers during challenging times. Despite innovations and sophistication in hacking methods, […]
Last call for the Total Security Summit
Are you able to attend the Total Security Summit next month? We have just a handful of places remaining! There’s potentially a free place for you at the event on the 12th & 13th October at The Queens Hotel in Leeds. Your place is entirely free and you will receive an itinerary of meetings with […]
Do you specialise in CCTV? 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 October we’ll be focussing on CCTV solutions. 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 CCTV solutions […]
Study highlights hybrid working security concerns
96% of business leaders and 93% of employees agree that it is important for their company to have a system in place that logs and tracks visitors who enter and exit the building when employees work in the office. That’s according to data from Securing the New Hybrid Workplace, a report from Entrust that surveyed 1,500 […]
Cybersecurity is not a one-stop-shop
Since the start of the pandemic, the way business is conducted has changed permanently, with many workforces continuing to work remotely as restrictions have eased. As companies relax and rules have eased, life is expected to return to a form of ‘new normal.’ But, the issues around cybersecurity are here to stay, and the gas […]
Protecting remote assets with reliable, high-security locking solutions
As we begin to rely more heavily on technology, the UK’s infrastructure is constantly evolving to keep up. The number of cabinets, kiosks and enclosures needed to house equipment such as electrical cables, control panels and pumps/valves is increasing. As well as the numerous advantages this gives operators, there are several risks associated. Securing field-based […]
