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

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