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Rob Gilbert, managing director for commercial and infrastructure at Totalmobile, explains why safety must be a priority Every lone worker can be a moment away from a threat. That’s, unfortunately, the harsh reality of modern field services. Yet, many organisations may not fully realise the…

Martyn’s Law is set to elevate the landscape of public safety across the UK, bringing a heightened focus on perimeter security for public spaces. Jon Trott, managing director of Cova Security Gates, discusses the importance of safe, secure and discreet security measures in high-footfall areas, particularly as…

Jordan Schroeder of Barrier Networks discusses a new approach to managing cyber risk: The Eisenhower Matrix The 34th President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower, is one of the most famous leaders in history. During his busy eight-year term in office, he funded $25…

How can networking technology in education help keep schools, students, and staff secure? Gary Roche, Business Development Manager and Education Specialist at TP-Link UK explains.  According to Ofcom, 97% of children own a mobile device by the age of 12 – within their first year…

UK businesses are urged to get prepared in advance of the digital switchover and monitor where and how their systems could be affected Integrated services digital networks (ISDN), the analogue communication lines that have helped keep us connected since the late 1980s, are soon to…

The role of security firms in managing activist protests in an era of societal polarisation In an era marked by escalating activism due to societal polarisation, special events attract individuals eager to leverage a prominent platform for their causes. Media reports frequently highlight protests taking…

Ransomware attackers extorted $456.8 million from victims in 2022, 40% down from the $765.6 million in the previous year. However, before we clink glasses to celebrate victory, there are some significant caveats to consider. There were 19 reported web3 hacks in Q1 2023 – up…

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…

Hybrid work and the adoption of hybrid IT demand a stringent approach to cybersecurity says Dave Waterson, CEO, SentryBay Where do you work? This seemingly simple question has become more complicated to answer in the last couple of years. For many, where they work is…

The head of the National Grid has recently warned the UK of blackouts during ‘deepest, darkest’ winter evenings. Due to extremely low gas supplies, power could go out between 4pm and 7pm on some ‘really, really cold’ evenings in January and February if Europe faces…