Podcast: Episode 17 – Securing critical national infrastructure sites: The road to digitalisation
November 21, 2023
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
November 7, 2023
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
November 1, 2023
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
August 24, 2023
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?
August 3, 2023
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!
July 20, 2023
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
July 19, 2023
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
June 16, 2023
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
June 12, 2023
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
June 8, 2023
At IFSEC 2023, attendees heard how mass communication systems can help businesses adapt to the incoming Martyn's Law legislation. Read More
Webinar: Preparing for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) bill & the role of critical communications
May 25, 2023
Learn what's expected and how to prepare for the Terrorism Protection of Premises Bill Read More
Martyn’s law – A big step towards better preparedness for terror attacks in public places
May 25, 2023
Reporting from the Crisis Management session at this year's Tall Building Fire Safety Conference, where Martyn's Law was first on the agenda. Read More
Figen Murray and the journey to Martyn’s Law: “It shocked me that I could go to a venue and just walk in”
May 3, 2023
An interview with Figen Murray as she discusses the journey to making Martyn's Law a reality, and the support she's had along the way. Read More
From coronations to corporations: The hidden nuts and bolts of major event security planning
May 2, 2023
Insight into the security processes behind the coronation of King Charles III and what security professionals can learn from such an event. Read More
Manchester Arena Inquiry latest: “Devastating conclusion” as Volume 3 report highlights significant missed opportunities
March 2, 2023
The latest on the Public Inquiry into the Manchester Arena attack, where 22 people died on 22 May 2017 - with Volume 3 of the Report now published. Read More
Data and collective effort key to UK national security outlines new Resilience Framework
January 11, 2023
The UK Government Resilience Framework is designed to strengthen how the UK prepares for and responds to emergencies. Read More