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.


Wisconsin tragedy highlights growing need for tighter security at public events this Christmas

November 25, 2021

Professionals are stressing the importance of implementing increased security measures during the festive period. Read More

Why more organisations are centralising crisis management decisions

November 22, 2021

Harriet Brennan shares why she believes more organisations are choosing to adopt a centralised crisis management approach. Read More

Growth in biometrics-driven digital identity to automate airport security and improve passenger experience

November 16, 2021

A new report has found that the adoption of biometrics will rise four-fold in airports by 2030 – but what does this mean for security? Read More

UK raises terror threat level to ‘severe’ following explosion at Liverpool hospital

November 15, 2021

Following an explosion at Liverpool Women's Hospital on Sunday 14th November, the UK has raised its terror threat level to 'severe'. Read More

Wembley Stadium Euros chaos: Could facial recognition have been used to improve security and prevent disorder?

August 12, 2021

How automated facial recognition and biometrics could have been used to mitigate against breaches in the security measures. Read More

WATCH: How do we secure and protect our public spaces and cities for the future?

July 28, 2021

Watch this exclusive panel discussion as experts debate the future of how we better secure and protect our cities and public spaces. Read More

Post-COVID drone activity urges need for smart airspace security programmes

July 22, 2021

Why the UK is leading the global conversation on counter-drone technology, as more devices take to the skies and expose security blind spots. Read More

CPNI releases guidance on Fire as a Weapon attacks

July 12, 2021

The UK’s CPNI has released new guidance on Fire as a Weapon attacks, where terrorists attempt to use fire to harm people, property, or both. Read More

Brits cite safety and security concerns upon return to cities

July 7, 2021

New research from Milestone Systems has revealed that nearly three-quarters of people have health, safety and security concerns when visiting their nearest UK city. Read More

Martyn’s Law and what it means for the UK private security sector

June 10, 2021

Harry Fry, Intelligence Analyst, Mitie, explains what the Protect Duty might mean for the private security industry. Read More