Following the recent service issues Peter Groucutt, Managing Director at Databarracks asks if the recent AWS outage should make you worried… On one hand, the answer to the question “Should you be worried about the recent AWS outage?” is no. AWS handled the issue very…
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Hypodermic needles pose a serious and realistic threat to domestic frontline professionals, such as private security, police, prison or civil enforcement officers and paramedics. Robert Kaiser, CEO/Founder of PPSS Group looks at the risk and the methods of protection Facing someone carrying any type of…
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Miles Tappin, VP of EMEA at ThreatConnect, says it’s time to stop the cybercrime blame game. Here he explains why As the COVID-19 pandemic gradually begins to ease, another global crisis rages unabated: cybercrime. In the US, the FBI’s cybersecurity in-tray is overflowing, with a…
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It was recently revealed that the number of active counter-terrorism investigations is currently at a record level. In response, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick has warned Londoners to be alert to the potential threat of a pre-Christmas extremist attack. However, the explosion of a car…
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Following a recent webinar, Genetec has compiled an article giving technical advice on dealing with perimeter security concerns surrounding drones and aerial threats. Here is a brief introduction to the piece The commercial use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), more commonly known as drones, has…
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Abloy UK has announced the dates of its 2022 Academy Foundations and Foundations Plus CPD courses. The free courses are designed to train installers, security managers, end users and specifiers, giving them the skills and knowledge to ensure maximum safety and security while helping to save…
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To protect pupils, staff and visitors, schools must adhere to stringent fire safety regulations. And with fire safety design standards under the spotlight, Karen Trigg of Allegion UK recalls the necessity of ongoing assessments and maintenance periods within school buildings. The UK Fire Service is…
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Cybersecurity is unarguably one of the most difficult challenges facing modern video security systems. The situation is not made easier by the increasing use of cloud technologies, AI und IoT strategies. However, it is not uncommon for users to forget the most basic precautions. Here,…
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Synectics has released a new ‘Tech Note’ exploring the benefits of cloud storage for enhancing security and surveillance operations. The guide (free to download here) focuses on Hybrid Cloud Surveillance Solutions which deliver flexibility, allowing users to record, process, manage and store video and operational…
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Assa Abloy has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Arran Isle, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of door and window hardware in the UK and Ireland. Arran Isle has a portfolio of products primarily trading under the brands of Carlisle Brass and Mila. “Arran Isle…