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.


Podcast: Episode 17 – Securing critical national infrastructure sites: The road to digitalisation

Listen as we explore the challenging environment of securing critical national infrastructure, and the major trends ahead for the sector. Read More

Martyn’s Law Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill – Set for parliamentary introduction following inclusion in King’s Speech

The latest on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, also known as Martyn's Law, set to improve safety at publicly accessible locations. Read More

UK expertise in transport security outlined in Government Defence brochure

In an initiative from UK Defence and Security Exports, part of the Department for Business and Trade, the UK Government has launched a brochure on the UK’s offering to improve the security of transport networks. Read More

Former counter terrorism officer slams naivety of Home Affairs Select Committee scrutiny of Martyn’s Law Bill

Lloyd Major says the scrutiny to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill by a Home Affairs Select Committee is “naïve and out of touch”. Read More

The impact of Martyn’s Law and UK counter-terror strategy: Moving the goalposts for the security industry?

Investigating the anticipated impact of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, also known as Martyn's Law, on the UK security industry. Read More

Preparing for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill – Your questions answered!

Experts answer some of the questions asked by attendees on a webinar held in June 2023 on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill. Read More

Update to UK’s counter terrorism strategy, CONTEST 2023, focuses on evolving nature of terrorist threat

Speaking in Westminster, UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman launched the UK’s updated counter-terrorism strategy, CONTEST 2023, on 18 July. Read More

Crisis management and terrorist attacks: Planning for the worst

At IFSEC 2023, Chris Phillips set out the issues involved in terrorist attacks and how organisations should plan and prepare for them. Read More

Halo to make security software available free to smaller venues impacted by Martyn’s Law legislation

Halo has committed to making its crowd management and security software available free of charge to the thousands of small businesses. Read More

Communicating in a crisis – Meeting obligations with a mass communication platform

At IFSEC 2023, attendees heard how mass communication systems can help businesses adapt to the incoming Martyn's Law legislation. Read More