Parallel Security, which has its head office in Mold, has bought Oakwood Security Solutions. The acquisition sees Parallel take over Oakwood’s Coventry and Lichfield offices. Parallel was established in 2014 and specialises in a range of security solutions including site security, mobile patrol, key holding,…
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According to the latest Home Office report, false alarms make up 98% of automatic fire alarm confirmed incidents in 2020/21; 90% of this figure is due to faulty apparatus. The research from the Home Office, which was collated from Fire and Rescue services across the…
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A recent poll to take a snapshot of opinion and behaviour of over 100 IT security professionals at Infosec 2022 revealed a stark contrast in attitudes versus action when it comes to limiting the impact of cybercrime. As cyber-related criminality continues to make headlines around…
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European Union lawmakers have proposed the Cyber Resilience Act, designed to address the vulnerabilities associated with smart devices. The Act is set to establish mandatory cybersecurity requirements for “products with digital elements” to be put on the EU market – this includes both hardware and…
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Haberdashers’ Borough Academy is a new secondary school built on the site of a former fire station in Central London. The school admitted its first learners in September 2019 and will ultimately grow to accommodate 1,150 students. Upon taking ownership of the Borough Academy facilities,…
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Paxton has announced its new scholarship winners, each of whom will receive a three-month paid internship to get hands-on work experience and £10,000 towards their cost of living in their final year. The company will also start to accept new applications for the programme in…
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Atlas Security has opened a new national control centre to expand its service offering and create a more comfortable working environment, thus providing immediate benefits to the quality of its support. The national control centre has been designed to help prepare Atlas Security for business…
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Hundreds of businesses across the UK could be at risk of a cyber attack because they have little or no preventative security measures in place, a Hampshire information security professional has warned. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2022 commissioned by the Government found that only…
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Swindon-based SSGC has been awarded with gold accreditation from Constructionline following a deep dive examination into its policies and procedures. The gold status demonstrates to potential buyers on the platform that the organisation has been subjected to increased scrutiny around governance and risk management. David…
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Churches are being urged to take steps to prevent arson after a church in Sheffield was seriously damaged in an attack. Claims data from insurer Ecclesiastical shows over 150 churches across the UK have suffered arson attacks over the past five years, causing millions of…