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SmartWater Group launches National Intelligence Portal

The SmartWater Group is to operate a National Intelligence Portal for the police and critical infrastructure

BSIA win Business Member Association of the Year

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has won the Business Member Association of the Year Award at the

Brivo partners with Reliance High-Tech

Brivo has announced a new partnership as Reliance High-Tech adds Brivo to its service offering. “The global

Contactless access control is enhanced

GAI-TRONICS has added temperature sensing to the HUBBCOM family of products facilitating a contactless check-in

Hikvision launches all-in-one workstation

Hikvision has launched HikCentral-Workstation/32, a new all-in-one workstation solution designed to allow small and

Security predictions and trends for 2021

It’s safe to say that 2020 hasn’t been the year any of us predicted, and most businesses and households have been

PerpetuityARC Training relaunches MSc course

The Linx International Group, through its security management training section, PerpetuityARC Training, has

Holograms shine in battle against fraud

Holography is at the heart of new document and ID security and authentication, says Dr Paul Dunn, chairman of the

Paul Kellett joins IFPO UK & I Board

IFPO (The International Foundation for Protection Officers) has announced that Paul Kellett will be joining its UK

The risks of long-term lockdown

The risks associated with working from home have been well-documented this year, from a decline in productivity and

The ten most common cyber mistakes

Here, IT experts WFH IT Support share the most common cybersecurity mistakes made by businesses of all sizes. 2020

Alarm alert system for hard of hearing

Geofire has launched the Deaf Alert, a digital vibrating pillow alarm that uses ‘listening’ technology to activate

Tracing reports help create safe environments

Access control manufacturer Inner Range is offering customers the ability to identify close contacts of anyone

Steve Hall joins CIS as Director Corporate Strategy

CIS, a leading security company in the UK, today announces the appointment of Steve Hall as Director Corporate

ECHO completes successful first testing

ECHO (Electronic Call Handling Operations), the industry backed alarms handling operator, has completed the fir

UK councils operating without BC managers

A freedom of information (FOI) request conducted by Databarracks has revealed that over half (54%) of councils do

New casino installs end-to-end security

Axis Communications has developed a security solution to protect a new casino site in Manchester, UK. The complete

KIS Global in partnership with Security Foiling

ID card printing manufacturer KIS Global has announced a new business alliance with Security Foiling to develop

Tavcom Training celebrates 25th year

Accredited security systems training provider Tavcom Training, part of the Linx International Group, is celebrating

Critical advancement in knife protection

Based on an understanding of today’s most realistic threats faced by homeland and private security professionals,

Now is not the time to sacrifice site security

Biosite Systems is urging the construction industry to maintain security safeguards ahead of the Christmas shutdown

Burton Safes celebrates 30-year Anniversary

Burton Safes is celebrating 30 years in business. The Yorkshire-based security group was formed in 1990 by Norman

Are security officers underestimated by the public?

The current public perception of security officers seen as playing an ‘essential role’ in the United Kingdom, both

Relocation and a new look for Skills for Security

Skills for Security, the wholly owned subsidiary of the British Security Industry Association, has relocated to

Will smartphone credentials become mainstream?

2N is forecasting that COVID-19 and security concerns will lead to smartphone credentials becoming the mainstream

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SmartWater Group launches National Intelligence Portal

The SmartWater Group is to operate a National Intelligence Portal for the police and critical infrastructure companies, tracking Organised Crime Gangs (OCGs) across the UK.  In...
Posted On 06 Jan 2021
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Security predictions and trends for 2021

It’s safe to say that 2020 hasn’t been the year any of us predicted, and most businesses and households have been impacted in some way due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many property owners – particularly those in the entertainment, hospitality and events industries – have seen their...
Posted On 21 Dec 2020
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Holograms shine in battle against fraud

Holography is at the heart of new document and ID security and authentication, says Dr Paul Dunn, chairman of the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA). Fraudulent passports, driver’s licences and fake documents cost governments, issuing agencies and other...
Posted On 07 Dec 2020
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Technology

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Contactless access control is enhanced

GAI-TRONICS has added temperature sensing to the HUBBCOM family of products facilitating a contactless check-in process for employees and authorised visitors in a building. When an authorised user walks into a business’s vestibule/lobby, their access card is scanned and they are...
Posted On 21 Dec 2020
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Hikvision launches all-in-one workstation

Hikvision has launched HikCentral-Workstation/32, a new all-in-one workstation solution designed to allow small and medium-sized businesses and organisations to manage their video security operations and utilise a range of other security and efficiency-enhancing functions....
Posted On 21 Dec 2020
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Training and Careers

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Steve Hall joins CIS as Director Corporate Strategy

CIS, a leading security company in the UK, today announces the appointment of Steve Hall as Director Corporate Strategy. Steve previously served as Chief Executive at Ultimate Security, growing that company to £85m turnover under his leadership.  Steve’s new role will lead the...
Posted On 25 Nov 2020
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Relocation and a new look for Skills for Security

Skills for Security, the wholly owned subsidiary of the British Security Industry Association, has relocated to Warrington to a new larger training centre and launched a new website and brand identity. As well as offering advice and courses designed for anyone wishing to become...
Posted On 04 Nov 2020
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Cyber

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The ten most common cyber mistakes

Here, IT experts WFH IT Support share the most common cybersecurity mistakes made by businesses of all sizes. 2020 has presented challenges across the board to businesses big and small and to make things worse, cybercriminal tactics have become more sophisticated than ever. The...
Posted On 27 Nov 2020
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UK councils operating without BC managers

A freedom of information (FOI) request conducted by Databarracks has revealed that over half (54%) of councils do not have a designated Business Continuity Manager. However, 91% review their Business Continuity Plans at least annually and every council has reviewed its Business...
Posted On 20 Nov 2020
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