Five top technology trends set to impact the security sector in 2020
As existing technologies reach maturity and innovations make the leap from consumer applications to business (and vice versa), it’s imperative that we constantly seek to find those that have the potential to add value to our own business and those of our customers. As we look ahead to 2020, Johan Paulsson, CTO, Axis Communications has […]
GUEST BLOG: Combatting the threat of accidental insider data leakage
By Andrea Babbs, UK General Manager, VIPRE SafeSend Cybercrime has rapidly 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 rising by more than 50% in the last year alone. While most corporates have made significant efforts to invest in cybersecurity defences to […]
Seven security tips for SMEs that won’t break the bank
When you set up your own business, you want to do everything you can to protect it. It’s your baby, after all. With so many threats out there, both on the internet and in the real world, you’ll want to spend every pound you can to wrap it in metaphorical cotton wool and keep it […]
Continuity Planning: What the office really means to businesses
Dr Sandra Bell, Head of Resilience Consulting, Sungard Availability Services In spite of best intentions, protective measures, vigilance and forward planning, organisations will always be at risk of losing their workplace due to reasons such as fire, flood, extreme weather, or structural collapse. Likewise, even if the fabric of the buildings themselves are serviceable, access […]
Could your most trusted employee be your biggest threat?
95% of cyber security breaches are due to human error, which in reality means it could be any user, at any time. The best bit? They probably won’t even know they’re doing something wrong, but they have inadvertently just become an unintentional insider threat. As Andy Pearch, Head of IA Services, CORVID, explains, organisations need to […]
Shining a spotlight on in-store security
Rising crime, specifically violent crime, is a concern for every retailer. Staff are well trained. Stores are alarmed and often linked to 24 hour monitoring services. But is that enough? Real-time communication between staff is already proven to reduce shoplifting; adding instant access to security expertise provides another level of staff protection. As Tom Downes, […]
CCTV: Are you complying with regulations?
It’s exactly a year since the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force (May 25). CCTV surrounds us and is everywhere – on public, commercial and private premises and our homes, but is everyone complying with the Regulation that governs its use? What’s more, is it being deployed to best effect? Andrew Crowne-Spencer, […]
GUEST BLOG: Top tips for hotel security
By 2020 CCTV There are, of course, lots of important factors to consider to ensure a successful hotel business – but security and the safety of guests and staff is always front of mind. Depending on which market a hotel is tapping into, there will be different ways to make the establishment stand out from […]
GUEST BLOG: Is your business playing music illegally?
By John Hannen, Digital Marketing Executive, MediaWorks You’ve probably seen the latest advert from PRS – it’s usually played before films in the cinema, which starts in a barber shop – proceeding to cover a range of locations where music is played to the general public. However, what the advert highlights is that more often […]
Crises, CCTV and Cyber Crime top the total security summit
The global landscape has experienced a rather monumental change over the last year, with security being more relevant than ever as we go into 2017. The first Total Security Summit of the year is determined to address these issues and uncertainties in a bespoke two-day event for security professionals. Meet, share, connect and debate business relevant to your current […]
