Loss Management Solutions: A buyer’s guide for physical security teams
Preventing theft and protecting valuable assets remain fundamental responsibilities for security teams. But effective loss management involves considerably more than installing cameras or monitoring entrances. Commercial organisations can experience losses through shoplifting, burglary, internal theft, damaged or misplaced assets, stock discrepancies and weaknesses in operational processes. These risks can arise across retail premises, warehouses, distribution […]
CCTV Video Analytics: How to turn more cameras into fewer, better alerts
Modern CCTV systems can capture more video, across more locations, in greater detail than ever before. But that creates a significant operational challenge. A security team responsible for monitoring dozens or hundreds of cameras cannot realistically scrutinise every feed continuously. Important incidents may go unnoticed, while operators spend valuable time reviewing routine activity or responding […]
5 Minutes With… Lee Doddridge, Vice Chair of the Association of Security Consultants (ASC)
With the security industry preparing for the implementation of Martyn’s Law, questions around regulation, professional standards and the growing influence of AI are firmly in the spotlight. We caught up with Lee Doddridge, Vice Chair of the Association of Security Consultants (ASC), to discuss the challenges facing the sector, the opportunities presented by the rapid […]
The Compliance Illusion™; When reporting creates confidence but not understanding
Organisations invest heavily in policies, procedures, audits, inspections and assurance reporting but does a positive report necessarily mean leaders understand what is really happening on the ground? Not always. The Compliance Illusion™ describes the gap that can emerge when the information reaching leadership becomes progressively removed from operational reality. A control may exist on paper, […]
Find the alarm, maintenance and safety solutions you need at the Facilities Management Forum
What’s on your facilities agenda for 2027? Whether you’re reviewing alarm systems, planning for maintenance needs or assessing health & safety requirements, the Facilities Management Forum puts the right suppliers in front of you. At January’s Forum you can meet suppliers across the areas physical security and FM leaders are investing in right now, including: Alarm Systems […]
November 2026 is Loss Prevention Month on Security Briefing – Make sure you’re part of the story!
Each month on Security Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the security market – and in November we’ll be focusing on Loss Prevention. 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 Loss Prevention […]
5 Minutes With… Mark Bridgens, UK Sales Manager at Everlux
As the fire protection sector continues to adapt to tougher regulation, greater scrutiny around competency and growing demand for specialist expertise, technology is also changing how building safety is managed. We caught up with Mark Bridgens, UK Sales Manager at Everlux, to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, the importance of fire risk […]
Commercial CCTV Systems: What security teams should compare
Commercial CCTV has evolved considerably beyond recording video that somebody may need to review after an incident. Modern systems can provide live monitoring, remote access, automated alerts, video analytics and integration with access control and other security technologies. Increasingly, they can help security teams identify potentially significant events while they are happening rather than simply […]
The future of security cameras lies in what they understand, not what they capture
By Mark Michaelides, CEO at Antare (pictured) Recent reporting on CCTV failures on Britain’s rail network highlights a familiar problem for users of security cameras. When an incident occurs, the footage that organisations rely on is either unavailable due to faulty or missing cameras, is incomplete, or is discovered too late to make a difference. Missing footage […]
Total Security Summit and Fire Prevention & Safety Summit: You’ll be joining these leading organisations…
There’s still a place for you to attend the Total Security Summit incorporating the Fire Prevention and Safety Summit – and you’ll be joining leading professionals from across the private and public sectors. Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th October 2026 Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre London Heathrow Attendance is fully funded and will allow you to enjoy a day of […]