From coronations to corporations: The hidden nuts and bolts of major event security planning
May 2, 2023
Insight into the security processes behind the coronation of King Charles III and what security professionals can learn from such an event. Read More
Reflections a year on from the war in Ukraine
March 13, 2023
International SOS shares insight into how it supported clients, key lessons learnt and how the Ukraine war is changing risk outlook. Read More
Keeping in touch with travelling staff at events and conferences to help secure their personal safety
November 18, 2022
With staff back travelling, how can security and risk management professionals ensure employees are safe and secure? Read More
IFSEC Global Podcast: Episode 7 – Analysing school shootings, violence & threat prevention through behavioural psychology
November 9, 2022
Marisa Randazzo discusses her research into school shootings and violence prevention measures through the lens of behavioural psychology. Read More
IFSEC Global Podcast: Episode 6 – Improving decision making in high-risk scenarios and the concept of Presilience
October 10, 2022
Hear from Dr Gavriel Schneider about how security professionals can make better decisions, as we explore the concept of 'Presilience'. Read More
How security teams have expanded their duties
September 22, 2022
With cascading issues and asymmetric threats, new risks are challenging traditional mindsets of physical security professionals. Read More
How the Commonwealth Games were protected – Proportional solutions and embedding a security culture
August 24, 2022
Hear from Claire Thorn, Security Manager at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, to find out how the event was protected by people & technology. Read More
ProtectUK website launched to provide central hub for counter terrorism and security advice
August 4, 2022
The ProtectUK website is designed to provide guidance on counter terrorism and security for businesses and security professionals. Read More
“Human behaviour must be a key consideration for Protect Duty legislation”
July 6, 2022
Why human behaviour in crisis situations will be an important facet to consider as the Protect Duty progresses in 2022. Read More
The history and development of converged security
May 11, 2022
Alison Wakefield, Louisa Schneller and Cody Porter detail how the significance of converged security has developed over the years. Read More
Managing risk in and keeping employees safe during the Ukraine crisis
April 25, 2022
How a risk management consultancy firm has dealt with clients and its own employees in the Ukraine crisis, and its advice to others. Read More
Rick Mounfield to become Director at Optimal Risk
March 17, 2022
Rick Mounfield has been appointed a director at the Optimal Risk Group to help with the company’s continued growth. Read More
Radiological threats in Ukraine: Time to worry? Or not?
March 1, 2022
Dan Kaszeta assesses the current radiological risks posed by troops moving through Chernobyl as part of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Read More
Risk outlook 2022: Three key trends to account for
February 16, 2022
James Bird, Security Director, and James Wood, Head of Security Solutions at International SOS, share their predictions regarding the risk outlook for 2022. Read More
The value of converged security centres in pandemic risk management
January 28, 2022
Exploring the value converged security centres can bring to security and facilities teams to health and safety practices, such as a pandemic. Read More
“Communication and creative collaboration underpin every success in risk management” – In conversation with New Zealand’s Jennie Vickers
January 24, 2022
We sit down with the inaugural winner of the IFSEC Global Security Influencer of the Year, New Zealand's Jennie Vickers. Read More