Early engagement: Why the Security Overlay to RIBA Plan of Work is a ‘game changer’ for security industry
September 4, 2023
Exploring new guidance from RIBA for integrating security into the building design process and its impact on the security industry. Read More
2023 Design Guide for commercial premises released by SBD
August 18, 2023
Secured by Design (SBD) have launched the SBD Commercial 2023 Design Guide, the latest in its series of new/updated design guides. Read More
IASME collaborates with Police CPI on Secure Connected Device accreditation
October 3, 2022
IASME is collaborating with Secured by Design, the official police security initiative, on its new Secure Connected Device accreditation. Read More
A guide to the new Secured by Design Alarm Standard for alarm installation companies
September 14, 2021
A useful guide to the new Secured by Design Alarm Standard, designed for alarm installation companies based in the UK. Read More
Guide for construction site security issued by Secured by Design
February 18, 2021
SBD has issued a guide for construction site security, providing advice on how to secure a site from the start to the end of a project. Read More
Watchtower Security Solutions awarded Secured by Design status
September 1, 2020
Watchtower Security Solutions has been awarded Secured by Design (SBD) status for its WT-1 CCTV Tower, designed to secure remote and vulnerable sites. Read More
Policing Minister launches £25m fund to tackle “crime hotspots”
February 5, 2020
A new £25 million scheme to tackle burglary and theft in crime hotspots was launched by the Policing Minister in January 2020, specifically designed for areas that have a high rate of theft, robbery and burglary, also known as acquisitive crimes. Read More
Body worn camera solutions in action
January 27, 2020
B-Cam’s diverse client base explain why body worn camera solutions work for them. Read More
Paxton gains Secured by Design police accreditation
August 13, 2019
Paxton’s Net2Entry system has gained the coveted Secured by Design (SBD) accreditation, which verifies that products have been built with security in mind throughout the design process. Read More
London Digital Security Centre launches nationwide cyber certification scheme at IFSEC 2019
July 1, 2019
The PDSC will take the scheme nationwide, helping organisations reduce their vulnerability to cybercrime in partnership with industry, government, academia and law enforcement. Read More
Secured by Design launches alarm standard on its 30th anniversary
June 20, 2019
Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative, marked its 30th Anniversary with the launch of a new […] Read More
Guidance on flat-entrance doorsets published by DHF, SBD and FIA
April 16, 2019
The new guide, which consolidates best-practice advice from various fire experts and organisations, will help those specifying fire doorsets make informed, compliant choices. Read More
How crime was ‘designed out’ of a notorious London estate
December 17, 2018
An ex-council estate once blighted by crime and antisocial behaviour has seen crime plummet thanks to a five-year regeneration project guided by the latest crime prevention techniques. Read More