Borders & Infrastructure

‘Secure by default’ in the age of converged security

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A confluence of several trends has put border security and the protection of critical national infrastructure (CNI) right at the top of governmental priorities around the world.

From Cairo to Copenhagen, nowhere is insulated from the global terror threat, an incipient cyber war between states and enormous migration flows.

Borders and infrastructure encompasses central and local government, transport and utilities, sports stadia and events, logistics, border security and law enforcement and any other sectors critical to the functioning of a country’s economy or civil society.

The global market for perimeter security – a key component of protecting CNI – is estimated to be worth US$21bn by 2020, growing at 8% CAGR during 2015-2021, according to market research analysts Research and Markets.


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The UK Government Resilience Framework is designed to strengthen how the UK prepares for and responds to emergencies. Read More

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Manchester Arena Volume 2 Report highlights uncoordinated and risk averse response from emergency services

Volume 2 of the report of the inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing examines the response of the emergency services. Read More

UK Security Minister announces review of counter-terror strategy

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G4S speaks on securing Hinkley Point C and potential threats

Noah Price, Head of the G4S Academy, provides an overview of the security threats faced by critical national infrastructure (CNI). Read More

Five tips for enhancing fuel protection and preventing theft

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IFSEC to be featured in new BBC series which explores protective measures that secure UK’s borders and high profile venues

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Public transport teams urged to rethink security strategies as data shows growth in threat of attacks by lone actors

With a growing risk of attack to staff, commentators are urging public transportation hubs to reconsider their security strategies. Read More