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ASIS International has detailed the inaugural group of 150-plus individuals to hold its new Associate Protection Professional (APP) certification after successfully passing the beta examination. ASIS certifications have long been recognised as the mark of excellence in security management. The APP joins ASIS International’s three…

ClanTect, the UK-based specialist in motion detection systems for the security sector, has announced the launch of its powerful new ‘ClanConnect’ communications software module. ‘ClanConnect’ provides a high speed and secure communications gateway, connecting a wide dispersed network of remote terminals with the head office…

International experts working to counter the threat of chemical and explosive terrorism are currently gathered together to develop a comprehensive network designed to improve global chemical safety and security.  With increasingly sophisticated methods and technologies now being used to carry out devastating atrocities, this first…

HID Global, the trusted identity solutions specialist, has acquired Crossmatch, a leader in the field of biometric identity management and secure authentication solutions, from Francisco Partners. Crossmatch’s portfolio of products includes biometric identity management hardware and software that complement HID’s broad portfolio of trusted identity…

Body-worn cameras may have started life primarily as a niche tool used in law enforcement and similar surveillance scenarios. However, due to enhancements such as an increase in battery power, their uses have expanded exponentially over the last few years, writes Richard Revis. They’ve been…

The development and proliferation of the global Data Centre industry over recent years has been nothing less than incredible. A bubble that many experts expected to burst in the early 2000s has, in fact, grown exponentially since that time. Driven by the movement of data…

As the world’s largest membership association for security professionals, ASIS International is focused on providing member engagement, member value and growth, explains Mike Hurst. As part of this ongoing process, the organisation wanted to develop a better understanding of the make-up of the professional security…

The security profession is at a Rubicon in its development and maturity as a component of the modern business structure. The evolution from the protection of physical assets to providing a more holistic ‘all-hazards’ approach to security risk management has been a natural process for…

Updated rules put in place to strengthen the Government’s powers to scrutinise mergers and takeovers that may raise national security concerns have come into force. The move recognises the growing importance of British businesses in developing cutting-edge technology products with national security applications. In order…

The domestic security industry has always aimed to secure people and property from attacks or theft, but international terrorism has taken protection needs to a whole new level, writes John Davies. Terrorism and violent attacks were once predominantly aimed at Government, military or political establishments,…