“Major weaknesses” found in fire safety at army barracks
January 3, 2019
Our round-up reveals budgetary cuts have led to an “unacceptable degradation” of army barracks, fire safety checks across England have plummeted and warnings that political gridlock in Stormont could mean Northern Ireland fails to benefit from Dame Hackitt’s recommendations. Read More
The rebranding of terror, Putin’s machiavellian genius and the science of ESRM
March 28, 2017
‘Security decision-making in the age of Russian revanchism and terrorism’ was the weighty topic of discussion for the headline act – Dr Samir Puri of Kings College London – at ASIS UK’s Spring Seminar 2017. Read More
Covert versus overt body armour: pros and cons
September 20, 2016
When purchasing body armour it is important to consider a variety of factors based on the threats you are expecting to face. Read More
Pokémon Go Security Risks Flagged by CIA, Gulf States and Data Security Experts
July 19, 2016
Even by the standards of online viral trends, Pokemon Go’s trajectory is quite astonishing. Within a week of launch the […] Read More
“Bring the Story Back Alive” – Kate Adie’s Guide to Risk and Conflict
June 23, 2016
A packed keynote theatre welcomed Kate Adie OBE to IFSEC and Protection & Management this morning. Read More
Drone Zone to Launch at IFSEC 2016
June 14, 2016
Sponsored by Dedrone, the Drone Zone will feature live (airborne) demonstrations from drone developers Dedrone, Drone Defence, Sony, Tamron, Hitachi and Yuneec. Read More
IFSEC Keynote: Colonel Tim Collins’ Inspirational Iraq speech [VIDEO]
May 27, 2016
If the former SAS man's IFSEC presentation is even half as inspirational as his rousing speech to troops on the eve of battle in 2003, visitors to the ExCeL exhibition centre in London won't be disappointed. Read More
Body Armour and Security Operatives: a Guide
April 7, 2016
Covering ballistic protection and stab-proof vests, both overt an covert protection, here's a guide to the body armour security operatives need in various situations. Read More
Kate Adie: “I Never Desired to Go into War Zones. It Just Sort of Happened as Part of the Job”
March 17, 2016
Some revealing quotes from inspirational war correspondent Kate Adie OBE DL, who has been confirmed as a keynote for IFSEC International 2016. Read More
Indian Surveillance Pilot Project on India-China Border Fails to Live Up to Expectations
December 12, 2015
A pilot project to spot incursions by Chinese Army along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) has been less effective than the Indian government hoped. Read More
Anti-Surveillance Campaign Urges NSA Employees to Quit their Posts
October 27, 2015
Activist group Peng is placing billboards protesting against intrusive state surveillance as close as possible to the intelligence agency's buildings around the globe. Read More
Watch Brigadier Alan Hill’s IFSEC Presentation on Organisation and Cyber Security in the Military
September 21, 2015
The head of Operate and Defend, Information Systems and Services for the UK Ministry of Defence spoke at Interop 2015 – co-located with IFSEC as part of the Protection & Management Series – in June. Read More
Indian Army to erect High-tech Fence on LoC on Kashmir Border
September 2, 2015
The Indian Army will erect a new fence Line of Control in Kashmir to withstand the challenge posed by heavy snowfall. Read More
Singapore Strait Attacks Prompt Calls for Stronger Maritime Security in World’s Worst Region for Piracy
September 2, 2015
Some 84 out of the 106 global maritime security breaches that have taken place in the first half of 2015 occurred in Southeast Asian waters, according to the International Maritime Bureau. Read More
Japan Delivers another Naval Ship to Vietnam to Enhance Maritime Security
August 14, 2015
Japan has delivered another ship to Vietnam under its non-refundable aid policy for enhancing the country’s maritime security. Read More
Thailand to Force Fishery Trawlers to Install GPS Surveillance Systems to Combat Traffickers
August 7, 2015
Thai fishery department to mandate installation of GPS surveillance system to counter human trafficking in fisheries.
Read More