5 Minutes With… Dormakaba’s David Frampton
In the latest instalment of our security industry executive interview series we spoke to Dormakaba‘s Account Manager for Industrial Locking Systems, David Frampton, about the company, the ongoing impacts of Brexit and COVID-19, the rise of data centre security and the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence… Tell us about your company, products and services. In […]
What role does cyber security play in digital transformation?
Richard Menear, CEO, Burning Tree The capabilities of modern technology have continued to progress, with widespread digitisation sweeping through almost every aspect of our lives. Digital transformation takes digitisation one step further, integrating technology into each business area — including improving operations, refining the customer experience and fostering a more cyber-aware workforce. And although digitisation was […]
5 Minutes With… Hanwha Techwin’s Billy Hopkins
In the latest instalment of our security industry executive interview series we spoke to Billy Hopkins (pictured, right), National Account Manager at Hanwha Techwin, about the company, the ongoing challenges of COVID-19 for the security sector, cyber security in video surveillance, the impact of AI and more… Tell us about your company, products and services. Hanwha […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Global study shines security spotlight on hybrid working
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 a new study Securing the New Hybrid Workplace, undertaken by Entrust, to gauge […]
UK Cyber Security Council open for memberships
The UK Cyber Security Council, the self-regulatory body for the cyber security education and skills sector, has begun accepting applications from organisations for membership. Any organisation with an interest in promoting, supporting and developing the cyber security profession is encouraged to apply. Member organisations will be able to nominate representatives with the relevant skills and […]
GCHQ and HOST launch innovation programme in North West
GCHQ, the UK’s intelligence and cyber agency, is looking for five ambitious businesses to join its pioneering innovation programme to apply trailblazing technologies to national security challenges. The GCHQ Innovation Co-Lab, developed in partnership with HOST, the Home of Skills & Technology, is aimed at UK-based digital companies or a consortium of companies with innovative […]
