Streamlining the connectivity costs of local government CCTV
December 18, 2023
Kunal Shukla, Chief Technology Officer at Digital Barriers looks at alternative ways to secure public spaces with new technologies. Read More
Responses to Government’s Fire Reform Whitepaper released
December 18, 2023
The government has released details from its whitepaper consultation to introduce "system-wide reform" in England for fire safety led by the Home Office. Read More
Have you taken advantage of the National Risk Register yet?
December 5, 2023
Julie Nel, Founder and CEO of B4 Secure, recently sat down with IFSEC Insider for a detailed conversation on the application and relevance of the latest National Risk Register (NRR) published by the government. Read More
Government launches cyber-resiliency inquiry
November 10, 2023
The government has opened an inquiry into the UK’s critical national infrastructure to assess its cyber-resiliency. 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
Home Office extends application deadline for £28 million Protective Security for Mosques scheme
November 1, 2023
The UK Security Minister has announced a £28 million funding package for places of worship to protect from hate crime and terror attacks. Read More
Hikvision reaffirms commitment to UK market following ‘extensive engagement’ with Government
October 24, 2023
Hikvision has reaffirmed its commitment to the UK market after "extensive" engagement with the Government. Read More
DHF calls for ‘clarity’ after government’s CE mark extension
August 9, 2023
The Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) has said there is a need for "greater clarity" after the indefinite extension of CE markings by the government. Read More
G4S UK wins two UK Government contracts: Data and analytics central to delivery
June 9, 2023
G4S has won two five-year contracts from the Government Property Agency (GPA) to provide integrated security and technology services. Read More
UK Cabinet Office announces plans to remove Chinese-based surveillance cameras from central government departments
June 7, 2023
The plans were announced in amendments to the Procurement Bill by the Cabinet Office on 6 June. Read More
Australia cites ‘security fears’ after removal of Chinese video surveillance cameras from defence sites
February 10, 2023
The Government has taken the decision to remove Chinese-made video surveillance cameras from defence sites, citing ‘national security fears’. Read More
UK Security Minister announces review of counter-terror strategy
November 8, 2022
The UK Government is set to carry out a “wholesale refresh” of its counter-terrorism strategy, known as CONTEST. Read More
Michael Gove reappointed as UK Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
October 25, 2022
Michael Gove has once again been appointed as the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) in the UK. Read More
French town unifies public building access management with electronic locking solution
October 11, 2022
Looking for a more efficient operation to improve security, the town’s technical services team have opted for eCLIQ electronic locking. Read More
Government releases guide on the application process for the Building Safety Fund
September 23, 2022
The government has released a short guide on the Building Safety Fund (BSF) which provides funding to address life safety fire risks in England. Read More
Government publishes frequently asked questions on Approved Document B
September 22, 2022
Guidance on Approved Document B has been released by the government in the form of answers to frequently asked questions. Read More
