Television cameras will be allowed to broadcast from Crown Courts in England and Wales for the first time following draft legislation prepared by the Government. The Crown Court (Recording and Broadcasting) Order 2020 will allow cameras to broadcast the sentencing remarks of High Court and…
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Mark Harper discusses how the continual mainstream media focus on cyber attacks and digital data breaches means that organisations could be in danger of neglecting their physical information security, duly highlighting the potential risks to paper-based security and how to negate them. In today’s data-driven…
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The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has again urged the Government to fit sprinklers in all new schools and those undergoing refurbishment. This call forms part of the NFCC’s response to a call for evidence on the ‘Technical Review of Building Bulletin 100: Design for…
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The Security Institute’s senior leadership team has announced that former BBC journalist, Anna Averkiou, has accepted a position as Board advisor in the area of media engagement. An international journalist, part-time journalism lecturer, media consultant and trainer, Averkiou will bring more than 30 years of experience…
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As part of what is an already inspiring conference line-up, Infosecurity Europe’s organisers have now announced that renowned BBC broadcaster and author Kate Adie will be delivering the opening Keynote at this year’s event on Tuesday 4 June (from 10.15 am-11.05 am). Also announced to…
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Cordant Security, part of the Cordant Group, has further strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of David McCann to the role of risk and resilience director. McCann will now oversee the risk mitigation and resilience requirements for the company and its clients. McCann…
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Data hack at NASA leads to potential exposure of space agency staff’s personal details
by Brian SimsThe BBC has reported that NASA has sent an e-mail to members of staff containing a warning that hackers may have stolen their personal data. The hacking episode is said to have occurred last October. NASA waited almost two months to notify employees. The organisation…
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UK security professionals converged on the Renaissance Hotel in Manchester on 8 and 9 October for two full working days of networking, connection building and education at the Total Security Summit. More than 65 delegates and a host of leading industry suppliers talked through projects, objectives…
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Contactless payments, smart phones and e-commerce are delivering speed and convenience to consumers and, as a result, debit cards have nudged cash from the ‘most frequently used method of payment’ top slot in the UK. While card payments start to outstrip cash payments, there are a…
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With the second edition of the Event Safety & Security Summit (E3S) now fast approaching, Official Media Partner Risk Xtra interviews Mind Over Matter’s CEO Professor Chris Kemp, who’s involved in programming for the day, to gain a flavour of what’s in store for delegates travelling…