Vigilance reminder as London gears up for “massive security operation” ahead of funeral for The Queen
September 15, 2022
A security response on an “unprecedented scale” is underway as London prepares for the state funeral of The Queen. 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
Leicester nightclub security operatives undergo counter terror training exercises as part of operation SENTRY
May 25, 2022
Security operatives underwent simulated emergency exercises to ensure preparedness in the event of a mass casualty scenario. Read More
CPNI releases Vehicle as a Weapon Detection guidance
May 9, 2022
The Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) has published guidance on Vehicle as Weapon (VAW) detection technology. 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
Counter-terrorism e-learning module launched by the SIA as MI5 warns of potential “emboldened” terrorists following events in Afghanistan
September 10, 2021
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has launched the Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) Security e-learning module. 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
First report into Manchester Arena Inquiry highlights “missed opportunities” in identifying security threat
June 17, 2021
Volume 1 of the Public Inquiry into the Manchester Arena attack highlights several ‘missed opportunities’ in the security arrangements at the venue. 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
New guidance published to prevent use of vehicles as weapons in terror attacks
May 20, 2021
New guidance designed to prevent commercial vehicles from being used as weapons in acts of terrorism has been published. Read More
Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 will “protect the public and keep streets safe”
May 7, 2021
The Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 is said to be the "biggest shake-up of terrorist sentencing and monitoring in decades". Read More
‘Holistic security cultures supported by competent advisors’: The Security Institute response to the Protect Duty consultation
March 19, 2021
Jonathan Schulten pens the Security Institute's stance on the consultation for the Protect Duty to improve public safety from terror threats. Read More
The Security Institute announces new co-chairs to support collaboration on counter terror with government
February 19, 2021
Andrew Donaldson MSyI and Steven McGrath MSyI will Co-Chair the Counter Terrorism Special Interest Group (CT SIG) at the Security Institute. Read More
