Guest Blog, Paul Sweeting: Why your engineering firm should invest in apprentices…
If you’re involved in the UK’s engineering and manufacturing sector, then you’ll be well aware that it is an industry in the midst of a serious skills shortage. Without a pool of top-quality talent to choose from, many businesses are struggling to expand after being unable to find the right calibre of employee to suit […]
Guest Blog, Paul Sweeting: Why your security engineering firm should invest in apprentices…
If you’re involved in the UK’s engineering and manufacturing sector, then you’ll be well aware that it is an industry in the midst of a serious skills shortage. Without a pool of top-quality talent to choose from, many businesses are struggling to expand after being unable to find the right calibre of employee to suit […]
Industry Spotlight: How can we address the cyber security skills shortage?
Various industry research studies suggest that many businesses of all sizes are ill-equipped to address cyber security threats, leaving them vulnerable to hackers. According to NTT Security’s Risk:Value 2016 report, while most decision makers admit they will be breached at some point, just half agree information security is ‘good practice’. This raises the question as to […]
Forums vs Expos – how to maximise your precious time out of the office…
With a majority of ‘expert’ advice on Expos being somewhat outdated or, like with many businesses, asserting too much emphasis on easy routes rather than methods that actually work, it’s no wonder people get frustrated and disconcerted when they are looking to effectively network and source new connections without it lessening quality time spent in […]
New ‘groundbreaking’ Crimestoppers service set to reduce energy crime…
With an estimated 150,000 cases of energy theft investigated every year, the security charity, Crimestoppers has launched a new service which aims to inform the public of the consequences of energy theft and appeal for information. Working alongside all 96 of the UK’s energy providers and distributors, the ‘Stay Energy Safe,’ initiative is set to […]
Enter the Masterclass 2016 Golden Ticket Competition…
The annual Cyber Security Challenge UK Masterclass competition – which is led by PwC, and supported by the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), the National Crime Agency (NCA) and The Bank of England – promises to be the most ‘immersive’ final ever. This year marks the first time the organisation is conducting a ‘golden ticket’ themed […]
NAO: Government’s approach to digital security a cause for concern…
A new report developed by the National Audit Office (NAO) has raised some necessary questions about the government’s lack of awareness in digital security protection, as it was found that a majority of the 73 teams and 1,600 staff dedicated to protecting information were operating without appropriate guidance. With the Cabinet Office placed under scrutiny […]
Guest Blog, Adrian Crawley: Transforming security skills for a changing industry landscape…
Talk to any security specialist and they will tell you that, today, the number of different security attacks they potentially face is overwhelming. It’s the direct result of two trends. Firstly, professional hackers have become more sophisticated in their approach using automated attacks, whereby robots are used to launch very advanced persistent attacks, and secondly, […]
Industry Spotlight – Morgan GRP: ‘No one can afford to pay lip service to staff training’…
Security manufacturing is a growth industry and, by nature, is one that continues to develop. As the nature of threats continues to change, security offerings and products are developed and refined to meet these threats. And with newer markets becoming more dominant – such as the renewable and nuclear sectors – output changes need to […]
Forum Insight: 5 top tips to closing big money deals…
There are a number of viable reasons as to why decision-makers across a broad range of sectors ultimately lose out on big money deals; many overlooking the simplest of techniques that can either make or break a business relationship. Here, we break down the fundamental tips to help you sell your services… Let the client […]