Andy Clutton

MAN Commercial Protection has signed a three-year deal with National League team Solihull Moors FC to provide security for all of its 23 home league games and cup competitions. The deal will create thirty new part-time roles for stewards, as well as providing SIA-licensed response…

Apricorn, the manufacturer of hardware-encrypted USB data storage devices, has announced the findings from its annual Freedom of Information (FoI) requests into device loss and data breaches across major government departments in 2024. The figures indicate that device security issues remain endemic across the public…

HID has introduced HID Amico biometric facial recognition readers—designed to address the growing demand for secure contactless access. Leveraging NIST tested facial recognition technology, HID Amico reduces unauthorised access risks and offering real-time identity verification and is ideal for mid-sized organisations. “Around the world, biometric…

For any business, ensuring the health and safety of its employees should be the number one priority – what is more, it’s a legal requirement. This is especially true when a company has employees that need to work alone. Whether it be in construction, healthcare…

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has welcomed the news that the SIA is to come under the portfolio of the Minister of State for Security Dan Jarvis in the Home Office. In a joint statement, Heather Baily, Chair of the SIA and Michelle Russell, Chief…

Rob Gilbert, managing director for commercial and infrastructure at Totalmobile, explains why safety must be a priority Every lone worker can be a moment away from a threat. That’s, unfortunately, the harsh reality of modern field services. Yet, many organisations may not fully realise the…

As organisations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, security leaders are making strategic shifts toward unified platforms and emerging technologies, according to the newly released 2025 State of Security and Identity Report from HID. The study gathered responses from 1,800 partners, end users, and security…

Technology leaders fear cyber-attacks amid high-speed business transformation, spurring demand for interim expertise, according to new report  Cyber security is a top concern for UK business leaders as AI developments and transformation programs continue apace, according to a new report by BIE, the executive recruitment…

A forensic marking spray that helps police identify offenders is amongst a range of solutions being introduced by Cumbria Constabulary to protect the night-time economy. It forms part of Operation Enhance, which introduces extra police patrols and additional resources to tackle antisocial behaviour and serious…

Chris Stouff, Chief Security Officer for Armor explains why cyber security mustn’t be regarded as a box ticking exercise With a growing number of cyber security breaches happening every day, it is obvious to see that for some organisations their defences just aren’t working. But…