Communicating risk and encouraging stakeholder buy-in to security planning
May 14, 2021
Advice on how security professionals can communicate risk scenarios and encourage buy-in to other stakeholders in the business. Read More
Looking for a new job in security? How to nail video interviews
March 9, 2021
We provide some advice to those looking for a new job or career in security from a recruiter’s perspective. Read More
Top 5 key branding tips for security professionals
November 20, 2020
Suzanna Alsayed, IFSEC Global Influencer in Security 2020, offers five tips for security professionals to evolve their personal brand and reach their goals. Read More
How COVID-19 may be affecting fire safety procedures for SMEs
November 19, 2020
Dakota Murphey explores some of the ways that COVID-19 has affected fire safety procedures at smaller businesses, and what they need to consider upon reassessment. Read More
The hidden costs of losing security talent
September 8, 2020
Steve Zurier, Contributing Writer at Dark Reading, explains how one person's exit can set off a chain of costly events. Read More
A beginner’s guide to security franchises
September 4, 2020
James Fell from What Franchise explains how security franchises work and the key benefits installers should consider over ‘going it alone’. Read More
Business premises security basics for 2020
May 20, 2020
Here, Dakota Murphey talks business owners through some of the basic security necessities to consider for 2020 and beyond. Read More
What are installers doing in response to the coronavirus?
March 25, 2020
We ask the UK's security and fire installers what they're doing to protect themselves, their families and their businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Security vs. Scalability: Why not both?
February 3, 2020
Jeff Bransfield, RS2 Technologies, explains why businesses should no longer have to choose between security vs scalability in the field of access control. Read More
3 decisions that will help you win bigger maintenance contracts
September 10, 2019
Creating powerful reports, becoming a digital-first company and 'mobilising' the contract, plus a section on accounting for environmental concerns, from Cristina Maria of Commusoft. Read More
Does convergence spell the end for security integrators?
August 21, 2019
As convergence gathers pace with the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT), security systems increasingly share IT infrastructure and […] Read More
Upgrading your planned preventative maintenance strategy in 5 steps
July 2, 2019
A planned preventative maintenance (PPM) strategy doesn’t happen overnight. Most likely you’ve been thinking of breaking into the business or […] Read More
How security tech vendors grow and diversify through acquisition
February 16, 2018
There are ways to grow a business other than investing in existing assets and finding new customers. The physical security […] Read More
The value of cyber risk assessments and how to reinforce your soft underbelly: your employees
September 27, 2017
Patrick McCallum, a trainee solicitor with Wright Hassall LLP, offers advice on addressing dangers posed by use of social media and personal devices on corporate networks and monitoring internal communications without breaching privacy legislation. Read More
How to follow up sales leads following IFSEC and FIREX International
July 24, 2017
Less than 70% of exhibitors have any kind of formalised plan or process in place for following up leads following a trade show. That’s a pretty alarming oversight given the time and resource committed to such endeavours – and the enormous rewards if they’re exploited to the fullest. Read More
How content marketing is boosting web traffic and engagement in the security industry
May 4, 2017
With 88% of B2B marketers having a content marketing strategy, how is the security industry responding? And which manufacturers are getting the best results? Read More
