Opinion/comment


Exclusive: The Cameron House Hotel Fire – What do we know & what do we still not know?

Fire Safety Consultant, Alan Cox, examines the 2017 Cameron House Hotel fire, where two guests died, asking why we still don't know all the facts. Read More

International Women’s Day: Female leaders in security & fire speak out in support of gender equality

Female leaders in security and fire safety share their thoughts on International Women's Day and achieving gender equality in the sector. Read More

Building a better future: Why new regulations will bring about a safer industry

Rob Norton of PlanRadar provides a viewpoint on the new Fire Safety (England) Regulations and how they might bring about industry change. Read More

Building in positive and sustainable change in fire & security with apprenticeships

Exploring how the industry can get involved to develop the workforce and inspire the next generation of apprenticeship talent. Read More

From low skilled danger to full trained role with potential: How the role of a security operative has transformed over the years

Andrew Hallam shares his thoughts on how the role of the security operative has transformed in the years since he began in the profession. Read More

Wall’s wisdom: Securing opportunities in 2023

Mark Wall, Managing Director of Wall2Wall Group, shares his insights on the physical security sector in 2023 to IFSEC Global readers. Read More

Editor’s viewpoint: 2023 technology trends ahead for the physical security industry

Exploring four key technology trends set to shape the physical security industry in 2023 - from video surveillance AI to cyber security. Read More

US-China trade war continues to polarise the physical security market

Exploring the impact of the US-China trade war on the global physical security market and wider smart cities and tech industries. Read More

Keeping in touch with travelling staff at events and conferences to help secure their personal safety

With staff back travelling, how can security and risk management professionals ensure employees are safe and secure? Read More

How care homes can benefit from wireless fire safety technology

Tom Crane explains how wireless fire devices and solutions can improve the safety of care homes, residents and their staff. Read More

Why a unified security approach offers an easier, more effective way to protect data

Exploring the key questions physical security teams should be asking themselves to assess whether their current infrastructure is secure. Read More

Is AI-based false alarm filtering the beginning of the end for remote CCTV monitoring as we know it?

The debate around AI in CCTV and Alarm Monitoring, and the impact the technology may have on the requirement for ‘humans’ in security. Read More

Why embracing innovation is key to overcoming the challenges the fire sector faces

Why technology and innovation are the keys to overcoming challenges for fire installers, end users and Responsible Persons. Read More

Declining payrates for door supervisors – “Rarely have so many, done so much, for so little”

Highlighting concerns over declining payrates for security professionals, and in particular door supervisors, revealing shocking findings. Read More

How Chief Security Officers can leverage external expertise to tackle new threats

Insight on the threats businesses are facing today, what to consider when outsourcing security, and what effective corporate security should look like. Read More

“Things never stand still in security, so you’ve got to keep informed” – Roy Cooper looks back on 2022

Roy Cooper, MD of Professional Security Magazine, offers his takeaways for the security industry as we come towards the end of 2022. Read More



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