Best Practice

Very few Tier 1 construction companies are installing water leak detection systems at the beginning of new build projects. This may be for cost reasons, or because the construction companies may not feel it’s their responsibility to implement these systems. Yet repairs to damage caused…

BSI research has revealed that guidance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) produced to date by international bodies, national Governments and technology providers alike is “disconnected”. As a result, the business standards company is calling for the consolidation of standards and “regulatory consistency”. AI presents ethical and…

The Door Hardware & Access Control Group, a business unit of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland, has released a new White Paper highlighting the “misleading” key copy protection claims being made by many cylinder lock suppliers. Entitled ‘Dispelling the Myth: Misleading Claims Around…

The topics for the free Professional Security Installer (PSI) seminar stream at the upcoming SiX event have been announced by organiser Pro-Activ Publications. The PSI seminar stream consists of key information regarding the day-to-day running, growth and success of security businesses. Delegates will pick up…

Axis Communications, the network video technology specialist, has received two accolades from leading security authorities in the form of Cyber Essentials Plus, a scheme operated by the National Cyber Security Centre, and ‘Secure by Default’ self-certification, which is organised by the Surveillance Camera Commissioner Tony…

ASIS International, the association for security management professionals, has released its new standard ‘Conformity, Assessment and Auditing Management Systems for the Quality of Private Security Company Operations’ (ANSI/ASIS PSC.2-2019). This standard, which is a revision of the ANSI/ASIS PSC.2-2012 edition, provides requirements and guidance for…

Fixed firefighting foam systems in the UK (and Europe) are designed, supplied, installed and maintained to BS EN 13565 Part 2 using proprietary components tested to BS EN 13565 Part 1 and using foam concentrates tested to one or more parts of BS EN 1568,…

NTT Security, the specialist security company of the NTT Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Europol’s European Cyber Crime Centre (EC3). This move forms part of its committment to sharing its strategic threat intelligence with industry partners and law enforcement agencies to…

The Inspiration in HR Award – bestowed each year by SSR Personnel and Executive Profiles – is designed to recognise the work of Human Resources (HR) professionals. Now in its 13th year, the award is open to either individuals or organisations and runs with the…

Schneider Electric has joined the newly-formed International Society of Automation (ISA) Global Cyber Security Alliance as a Founding Member. The ISA created the Global Cyber Security Alliance to advance cyber security readiness and awareness in worldwide manufacturing and critical infrastructure facilities and processes. Bringing together end…