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 […]
Singapore and Australia partner to bolster cyber security
The Cyber Security Agency (CSA) of Singapore and the Australian Government have agreed to a two-year memorandum of understanding (MoU), which will see both countries conducting regular information exchanges on any cyber threats and joint cyber security exercises, focusing on protecting critical information infrastructure. Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien […]
GUEST BLOG: Body cameras in UK classrooms
By 2020 Vision A Times Education Supplement (TES) report has outlined plans for teachers at two UK schools to participate in a trial whereby they will wear body cameras in the classroom. Both unnamed schools are currently researching early ideas into how the technology will operate, though one strategy is that the teachers involved in […]
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 […]
Residents in large cities expected to give up data
50% of citizens in big cities are predicted to share their personal data to benefit from ‘smart cities’ by 2019. Analysts at Gartner believe the ‘hyperconnectivity’ of a smart city will mean residents will voluntarily give up information to benefit from government and commercial collaboration. Data sharing is already constantly happening on a small scale, […]
Industry Spotlight: Global ‘megatrends’ pose security and defense challenges, warns PwC…
A new PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report has determined the five global ‘megatrends’ set to have a profound and disruptive effect on defense and security environments. The shift in global economic power, accelerating urbanisation, demographic shifts, the rise of technology, and climate change and resource scarcity are the five key megatrends widely believed to be shaping the future, with the impact posing a need for […]
Looking for a security industry event in London? You need the Total Security Summit…
With the next Total Security Summit taking place on March 13th & 14th at the Radisson Blu London Stansted, we thought we’d give you a few reasons to book your place at the event nice and early. Put simply, if you’re looking for a security industry event in the London area, you’ve found it. First […]
Open source ‘fuelling innovation and cost savings’ in UK businesses…
According to research commissioned by Rackspace surveying 300 of the UK’s largest organisations, more than half (54 per cent) of those using open source technologies perceive external security threats as the biggest challenge to adoption. The ‘Rackspace State of Open Source’ study, carried out by the technology market research firm, Vanson Bourne, found that 49 […]
IN PICTURES: The Total Security Summit is the only security manager event you need
The UK’s security industry converged on Whittlebury Hall earlier this week for the Total Security Summit. It was one of the most successful to date, with delegates and security suppliers locked in deep conversation throughout the face-to-face meetings and copious networking opportunities. Put simply, if you’re looking for a security manager event, this was it […]
Industry Spotlight – EOS Risk Group: Employment training – a necessary expense?
There are a number of qualifications employers require individuals to gain before they are considered for numerous positions in the sector, including close protection operative, maritime security officer, security manager or risk advisor. This is no secret and is widely viewed as the ‘status quo’, but does the need for training stop there? Some would […]