Security industry responds to WannaCry ransomware attack affecting...
At the tail end of last week, the National Health Service (NHS) was among those organisation hit by IT failures resulting from the significant WannaCry cyber attack, with NHS Trusts and hospitals in...
View ArticleOver 1,000 pieces of information on energy crime passed to Crimestoppers...
Independent charity Crimestoppers has received over 1,000 pieces of information on energy crime since launching its dedicated Stay Energy Safe service late last year. The service has seen the charity...
View ArticleNational Security Inspectorate announces successful transition to new...
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has confirmed that the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has been successful in transitioning its accreditation to ISO 17021-1:2015 (the latest...
View Article“Policing must be put ahead of politics” urges Police Federation chairman...
Speaking at the organisation’s Annual Conference, Police Federation chairman Steve White has called upon whomever forms the new Government to make policing a priority. In his speech to an audience...
View ArticleBSIA launches all-new Business Awards designed to recognise industry-wide...
Three new awards have been launched by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) to expand the Trade Association’s existing awards programme. The Security Business Awards will be presented at...
View ArticleFire and Security Association to celebrate 10th Anniversary at IFSEC and...
Fire and security business sector representatives are being urged to attend the Fire and Security Association’s (FSA) 10th Anniversary celebrations next month during IFSEC and FIREX International,...
View ArticleEducation Security Advisory Programme launched to tackle crime and enhance...
NW Systems, a specialist in surveillance systems and managed security services, has announced the launch of a dedicated Education Security Advisory Programme designed to ensure the effectiveness of...
View ArticleCorps Security officers praised for actions taken following Westminster...
Corps Security, the specialist security services provider, has recognised five of its security officers for their actions during the immediate aftermath of the Westminster terrorist attack, which left...
View ArticleNSI passes Government’s Cyber Essentials PLUS certification process with...
The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has been awarded certification to the Cyber Essentials PLUS scheme. Developed by the Government and industry, Cyber Essentials PLUS provides a clear statement...
View ArticleCritical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience Europe observes key CNI...
Held in The Hague, Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience Europe 2017 brought together several of the leading figures from the European and world critical infrastructure protection community...
View ArticleFormer Mitie security business leader Bob Forsyth appointed CEO at Kings...
After 30 years of diligent service at Kings Security Systems, including three years since PrimeKings became the majority shareholder in the Bradford-based business, Anthony King has decided that it’s...
View ArticleBSIA celebrates “marked increase” in membership growth during 50th...
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) reports a marked increase in membership growth during this committee year, with the organisation welcoming on board 26 new members since July 2016....
View ArticleParticipants attending Euralarm’s 2017 General Assembly ponder regulatory...
Speeches and debates at the 2017 Euralarm General Assembly held in London showed that the organisation is now more engaged with policymakers and regulators than ever before. However, the event also...
View ArticleUK’s “largest and most advanced” Experience Centre opens to showcase Best in...
Axis Communications has helped to solve one of the largest challenges within the surveillance industry today thanks to the launch of its new Experience Centre that’s designed to educate visitors on the...
View ArticleDuo of British Transport Police officers dismissed in wake of gross...
Two serving officers have been dismissed from the British Transport Police (BTP) after a misconduct hearing found them guilty of gross misconduct. The hearing discovered that the officers had been...
View ArticleOvum-FICO Survey: “Nearly one-third of UK firms don’t have cyber security...
UK firms are increasingly protecting themselves with cyber security risk insurance, but nearly a third of firms haven’t yet taken out insurance. A new survey conducted by research and consultancy firm...
View ArticleBCI’s Salary Benchmarking Report highlights “considerable gap” in pay between...
The latest Global Salary Benchmarking Report published by the Business Continuity Institute (BCI) shows a clear gender pay gap across multiple demographics within the business continuity industry. The...
View ArticleNational Security Inspectorate set to begin ‘Meet The Security Company’...
The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) is set to begin a new series of regular articles for the readers of Risk UK in which we shine the spotlight on NSI-registered businesses for the benefit of risk...
View ArticleDuo shot dead in wake of London Bridge terrorist attack named by Metropolitan...
The Metropolitan Police Service’s Counter-Terrorism Command has released the names and photographs of two men shot dead by police following the terrorist attack that occurred on London Bridge and...
View Article“Manufacturers must turn ambition into action to drive Industry 4.0 value”...
While many manufacturers – including those operating in the security business sector – are investing in Industry 4.0 capabilities, few have achieved the scale and integration needed to drive enterprise...
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