Security Management

This is the 25th instalment in a series of articles for the readers of Risk Xtra where we shine the spotlight on NSI-approved businesses for the benefit of risk and security managers who purchase security guarding as well as systems-focused solutions. Answering our questions on…

Axis Security has been re-appointed by Daiwa Capital Markets Europe to provide security guarding and reception services at the investment bank’s head office in central London. Daiwa will be working with Axis Security and Acuity, the Axis Group’s dedicated Front of House business. Daiwa Capital…

In an increasingly interconnected world, businesses from all industries must ensure that cross-team communication is flawless. Not only is it important in order for specific job roles to function effectively, but also from a safety perspective as well, asserts Klaus Allion. From lone workers to…

Accredited security systems training courses provider the Linx International Group has announced that it’s supporting members of the Armed Forces, veterans and the wider military community by offering 28 courses through the Defence Discount Service. No less than 28 classroom and online courses, focusing on…

In the wake of recent events at Bolton University, where a student accommodation tower went up in flames, Karen Trigg looks into how campus management teams must improve their fire safety and security strategies in an ongoing bid to keep students safe. University management teams…

PerpetuityARC Training (part of the Linx International Group) has announced that it’s the first and only organisation in the UK to offer training for the highly respected ASIS International Associate Protection Professional (APP) certification. The APP examination assesses the knowledge of security management fundamentals, among…

Some retailers might be finding themselves hankering after the good old days when, from a security perspective, in-store theft was the major threat posed to their business. The threat landscape is continually changing and, while in-store crime is still a major issue, retailers are now…

ASIS International has published the results of new research conducted by the ASIS Foundation and sponsored by AlertEnterprise. Using survey responses from more than 1,000 security leaders operating around the globe (in addition to upwards of 20 follow-up interviews), the study (which is entitled ‘The…

A new business that promises a fresh approach towards security consultancy and contract management has been launched by Danny Moody, a senior security management professional with almost 20 years’ experience of protecting high-profile assets. Tobruk Security Management Services aims to deliver a range of services…

The CEM Systems S3050 portable reader is a lightweight hand-held card reading device for use with the AC2000 access control and security management system. It’s designed to be used for ID card validation at temporary entrances or remote sites which have no power and as…