Training, pay-rates and protection for UK security operatives in 2023 – Opportunities for change?
February 22, 2023
Working the Doors details three key areas of the private security sector that require urgent attention to improve the industry. Read More
Latest SRI report indicates security managers “lack influence over the security budget”
November 14, 2022
The latest report from the SRI explores the extent to which security managers are able to influence the security budget. Read More
Residential security and electrical installers set to capitalise on growing demand for smart home products
October 5, 2022
There is an opportunity for installers to capitalise on growing consumer demand for smart home products, according to a new report. Read More
Public transport teams urged to rethink security strategies as data shows growth in threat of attacks by lone actors
August 18, 2022
With a growing risk of attack to staff, commentators are urging public transportation hubs to reconsider their security strategies. Read More
BSIA’s Bigger Picture report underlines growing use of video surveillance for business operational purposes
August 11, 2022
Launched at IFSEC International 2022 in May, the British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) Bigger Picture report is the latest research […] Read More
“We need to do more to reduce false alarms” – Euralarm releases second edition of European fire alarms study
July 29, 2022
IFSEC Global hears from Euralarm as they reveal their findings on their second edition study of false alarms. Read More
BSIA to launch major research report on UK video surveillance market at IFSEC International 2022
May 4, 2022
The British Security Industry Association will launch a major research report into the UK video surveillance market at IFSEC 2022. Read More
Emphasis on need for culture change in built environment from Industry Safety Steering Group’s third report
February 14, 2022
The third report from the ISSG on the progress of culture change in the built environment industry has been published. Read More
Australian Security Research Centre outlines future roadmap of integrated solutions and emphasis on collaborative tech for sector
December 13, 2021
The Australian Security Research Centre has produced a report undertaking a review of the industry and how it will meet future challenges. Read More
National Cyber Security Centre reveals record number of foiled cyber attacks in 2021 and underlines “significant” ransomware threat
December 9, 2021
The National Cyber Security Centre has provided support for a record number of incidents in 2021, and outlines the threat of ransomware. Read More
Security and COVID: Resilience, expansion and upskilling – yet challenges remain, explains Professor Martin Gill
November 12, 2021
A recent report from the Security Research Initiative reveals multiple stark warnings on the implications of COVID-19 on the sector. Read More
The Entrepreneurs Network calls for £10m tech investment to unlock £42bn “drone dividend” by 2030
November 8, 2021
A report is calling for an investment of £10 million to enable all recreational aircraft in the UK to become “electronically conspicuous”. Read More
Adoption of advanced video analytics is “rising rapidly”, NW Security UK study finds
October 26, 2021
Research has found that 41% of England-based businesses which are running CCTV have already deployed facial recognition analytics. Read More
Major new study reveals significant levels of verbal and physical violence towards security staff
August 25, 2021
A new study has revealed the worrying levels of verbal and physical violence security staff receive while at work. Read More
Omdia reports global video surveillance market revenues to reach $24bn by 2022
August 6, 2021
According to Omdia’s Video Surveillance and Analytics Intelligence Database, global market revenues are set to reach $24bn by the end of 2021. Read More
93% of firms reporting excess of CCTV false alarms linked to poor installation or maintenance
August 4, 2021
Issues with too many false alerts in CCTV systems are said to be linked to poor installation, maintenance or configuration. Read More