SURVEILLANCE & MONITORING MONTH: How urban security is evolving with IoT and edge computing
As the UK’s cities strive to become smarter and, hopefully, more secure, the role of surveillance has evolved beyond CCTV. Forward-thinking local authorities and large urban estates are increasingly investing in integrated IoT (Internet of Things) and edge computing technologies to modernise their security operations. The result is a new era of real-time, data-driven surveillance […]
June 2025 is Surveillance & Monitoring Month on Security Briefing – Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on Security Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the security market – and in June we’ll be focussing on Surveillance & Monitoring. 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 Surveillance […]
SURVEILLANCE MONTH: Seeing clearly in a crowded market
Surveillance and monitoring solutions play a crucial role in deterring crime, investigating incidents, and safeguarding people and assets. But with a plethora of providers in the market, selecting the right partner for your organisation, whether private or public sector, can be daunting. Here are our top tips to help senior physical security professionals source trusted surveillance & monitoring solutions… 1. Conduct a […]
Facial Recognition and Biometrics: Security Tool or Privacy Concern?
Facial recognition and biometrics hold immense promise for access control and identifying individuals of interest, but their use also raises significant ethical considerations and facial recognition privacy concerns. As organisations across the UK adopt these technologies for security, they must balance improved protection with legal compliance, public trust, and responsible data handling. Understanding both the opportunities and […]
If you specialise in Surveillance & Monitoring for security we want to hear from you!
Each month on Security Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the security market – and in June we’ll be focussing onSurveillance & Monitoring. 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 Surveillance & […]