Critical national infrastructure


The IFSEC Converged Security Centre extensive 3-day programme: What’s on the agenda?

The 2023 IFSEC Converged Security Centre features a bigger line up than ever before - check out what's on the agenda, here! Read More

Schedule announced for LPCB Attack Testing Zone as popular feature returns to IFSEC 2023

Make a date in your diary from 16-18 May to attend this year’s IFSEC at London’s ExCeL, as the LPCB Attack Testing Zone returns for 2023. Read More

National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) launched as it absorbs responsibilities of CPNI with a ‘broader security remit’

The UK’s Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) has evolved to become the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA). Read More

Data and collective effort key to UK national security outlines new Resilience Framework

The UK Government Resilience Framework is designed to strengthen how the UK prepares for and responds to emergencies. Read More

ALCEA to merge with ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions’ critical infrastructure offering

French-based ALCEA will be merged into the ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions Critical Infrastructure business portfolio. Read More

G4S speaks on securing Hinkley Point C and potential threats

Noah Price, Head of the G4S Academy, provides an overview of the security threats faced by critical national infrastructure (CNI). Read More

Security in 3D: How rising drone use is ushering in a new threat vector for data centres

Exploring the growing risk from drones and why data centres should cease thinking about security in two dimensions. 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

Investigating the approach from UK Government to strengthen ties between private security and the public sector for national resilience. Read More

The unique challenges of securing data centres – “Enterprise risk management and partnerships are crucial to our approach”

Understanding the unique challenges that come with securing data centres and why partnerships are crucial to an organisational strategy. Read More

Water treatment plant invests in LPS 1175 rated fencing for improved protection

A water treatment plant in the north of England has installed 450m of fencing and gates to solve several security challenges. Read More

Motorola Solutions acquires Videotec to expand its surveillance portfolio

Motorola Solutions has announced it has acquired Videotec S.p.A., a global provider of video security solutions based in Italy. Read More

There’s a drone at my critical infrastructure site – now what?

Mary-Lou Smulders provides a five-step programme for organisations to make their facilities more resilient to potential attack. Read More

How to protect our critical infrastructure from attack

Just how worried should we be about a cyber or physical attack on our national infrastructure? Chris Price reports on how the pandemic, the growth of remote working and IoT are putting assets at risk. Read More

Heightened alert: Combatting the ‘hybrid security threat’ to critical energy and utilities

Hunter Seymour explores the growing threat to critical energy and utilities facilities and identifies the need for a 'hybrid approach' to security at CNI sites. Read More

SmartWater helps protect against 5G arson attacks

SmartWater has been working with Telecoms companies to better protect 5G masts, which have experienced several attacks in recent months. Read More

Protecting governments: Balancing access control innovation with certified standards

Darren Worswick explains why security professionals need to balance using the latest access control tech with ensuring it is properly certified to better protect government buildings and other high-level infrastructure environments. Read More



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