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.


Five tips for enhancing fuel protection and preventing theft

September 2, 2022

Five top tips for construction site security managers to mitigate the rising threat of fuel theft and deter opportunistic thieves. Read More

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

August 22, 2022

IFSEC is to be featured in new BBC Series exploring how the UK's borders, largest venues and most high-profile exhibitions are secured. Read More

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

August 18, 2022

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

ProtectUK website launched to provide central hub for counter terrorism and security advice

August 4, 2022

The ProtectUK website is designed to provide guidance on counter terrorism and security for businesses and security professionals. Read More

Joined-up thinking: How the UK’s approach to national security will require collaboration between the private security sector, public services and government

August 2, 2022

Investigating the approach from UK Government to strengthen ties between private security and the public sector for national resilience. Read More

UK-funded Anti-Terrorism Police Unit HQ opened in Kenya

July 26, 2022

A UK-funded Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) has been opened in Kenya, designed to provide a dedicated space to work on terrorism cases. Read More

IFSEC Interviews: Figen Murray – “The face of terrorism has changed, so we need to be better prepared”

July 21, 2022

Watch an interview with Figen Murray OBE, the driving force behind the Protect Duty legislation, at IFSEC International 2022 in May, Read More

Combining people and technology to secure the Estonian border

July 14, 2022

G4S explains how it has combined people and technology to support border security efforts in Estonia for over two decades. Read More

The unique challenges of securing data centres – “Enterprise risk management and partnerships are crucial to our approach”

June 27, 2022

Understanding the unique challenges that come with securing data centres and why partnerships are crucial to an organisational strategy. Read More

Water treatment plant invests in LPS 1175 rated fencing for improved protection

June 10, 2022

A water treatment plant in the north of England has installed 450m of fencing and gates to solve several security challenges. Read More