Amid headlines about hiring freezes and job cuts, the British security industry is bucking the trend. New figures published by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), which represents the UK’s private security firms, indicate that the sector is booming, with businesses recruiting an estimated 65,000…
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Securitas Technology has officially launched, bringing together the electronic security expertise and capabilities of Securitas and Stanley Security. The announcement comes after Securitas’ acquisition of Stanley Security in July 2022. “We’re thrilled to officially launch Securitas Technology and share with clients the tremendous value we…
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BlackBerry has released research revealing that 76% of UK IT leaders believe that foreign states are already using ChatGPT for malicious purposes against other nations, with almost half (48%) predicting that we are less than a year away from a successful cyberattack being credited to…
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Atlas Security is celebrating a successful year of business in which it has grown by over 120% in its first year. This growth includes several Central London properties with blue-chip organisations. The company’s focus has continued as a people-orientated business with a committed ambition to…
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Texecom has announced the addition of the Midnight Black Collection to its range of security systems. Working in harmony with darker environments, the Midnight Black Collection has been created for businesses and sites that require or prefer a security solution which offers contemporary and discreet…
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A new research report by CSI looking into the top concerns of cyber security decision makers finds that 78% believe the current cost-of-living crisis will increase the risk of a cyber threat occurring in their organisation. This finding was especially prevalent in the healthcare (84%)…
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The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) event, the British Security Awards, is to move to a new venue and date for 2023. The awards, now in its 26th year, will take place on Wednesday 21 June, a week earlier than previous years, at the Grand…
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John Michael, CEO, iStorage considers the dangerous new ‘golden age’ of ransomware, ways businesses can neutralise its impact and the role of Zero Trust IT architecture The path of digital transformation, accelerated by the unique requirements of the Covid-19 pandemic, has led to untold efficiencies…
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Visitors to the British Library’s St Pancras premises will now enjoy improved internet connectivity, thanks to Wi-Fi 6 technology implemented by IoT service and solutions provider, North. The move to an upgraded Wi-Fi system is part of a £1.7 million contract extension for North from…
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Cybercrime continues to be a persistent and pressing issue for all sized businesses, but particularly smaller organisations. In fact, according to the National Cyber Security Alliance, nearly 60% of small businesses that experience a cyberattack shut their doors within six months. Despite the continuing rise in…
