INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Centralized, multi-site door access control made simple
Problem: Most access control systems are site-centric, driven by local databases of staff permissions, so when it comes to trying to oversee or manage building access for sites in different locations, sharing and synchronising access information requires additional appliances and significantly increases system complexity. Enterprise-class solutions for physical access management require substantial up-front investment and […]
Spending on security solutions to hit $103.1bn this year
Global spending on security-related hardware, software, and services is forecast to reach $103.1 billion in 2019, an increase of 9.4% over 2018. That’s according to the latest data from IDC, which says the pace of growth is expected to continue for the next several years as industries invest heavily in security solutions to meet a […]
Places of worship receive security funding boost
The government has boosted funding for next year’s places of worship protective security to £1.6 million. It says the move is to reassure communities and safeguard mosques and other places of worship, particularly in light of recent terror incidents. The figure is double the amount awarded last year. In addition a new £5 million fund […]
UK banks prevented £1.66bn of fraud in 2018
Latest figures have revealed that £1.66 billion of fraud was prevented by the banking industry last year. The industry research, Fraud the Facts 2019, published by UK Finance, found that the figures were made up by various fraud attempts, including: £1.12 billion in attempted unauthorised card fraud £318 million in attempted unauthorised remote banking fraud […]
Do you specialise in Lone Worker 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 April we’ll be focussing on Lone Worker Security. 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 Lone […]
Total Security Summit – 2 VIP places left – Don’t miss out!
Time’s running out: Don’t miss the chance to join other senior security professionals next month at the Total Security Summit. This unique event takes place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted on April 1st & 2nd. Meet new suppliers based on your requirements and upcoming projects for a series of pre-arranged meetings Learn from […]
Global electronic access control market to hit $13bn by 2023
The global electronic access control market will grow from $8.2 billion in 2017 to $13.3 billion by 2023, equivalent to a CAGR of 8.53% during the forecast period. That’s according to the latest forecasts from Market Research Future, which includes all electromechanical hardware devices that used to limit access into any private premise in its […]
Most ICO data breach reports ‘late and incomplete’ prior to GDPR
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request data from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) made by Redscan has found that businesses routinely delayed data breach disclosure and failed to provide important details to the ICO in the year prior to the GDPR’s enactment. On average, businesses waited three weeks after discovery to report a breach to […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Simpler, stronger access control through identity driven security
Physical and IT security work seamlessly together with EdgeConnector door access control software; delivering streamlined permissions administration, a simplified infrastructure that gives central oversight across all sites as standard, as well as cyber-physical protection capabilities that support information security and compliance. Security professionals can now leverage the power and flexibility of an IT network’s existing […]
Time’s running out to join DHL, Houses of Parliament, Sainsbury’s & more at the Total Security Summit
Don’t miss the chance to network with senior executives from some of the UK’s largest organisations this spring. We are gathering together senior security professionals for the Total Security Summit, taking place on April 1st& 2nd at the Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted. In addition to two days of business networking, you will get the […]