PD Turner examines the TSCM implications of Wireless Power Transmitters The future is here, and the utilisation of the electro-magnetic radio-frequency spectrum for air-charge refueling is a reality and brings benefits and technical security concerns.The potential for mass IoT sensor wireless charging and the emerging ability to perpetually power upward of 30-billion IoT devices by… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2025
Balancing tradition and innovation
Zakaria Demerdash explores some of the challenges for Hostile Vehicle Mitigation in sites of cultural importance across the UK and Middle East In urban and architectural planning, the differences between the more mature markets in the UK and Northern Europe and the rapidly evolving landscapes of the Middle East are striking. While the UK must… Read more »
Well connected
Rob Mather reveals how technology is leveraging data to provide mission-critical insights for the connected frontline of the future Technology is changing the battlefield as we know it. Warfare is becoming reliant on an even more intricate data lake across combat zones – think soldier health monitoring, to accurate kit insights. This increased force connectivity… Read more »
Safe from harm
Josh Dean on the importance of advanced security tech for public emergency messaging situations Staff shortages in various sectors are making it more difficult than ever to keep our streets, buildings, events and people safe. Figures from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) reveal a deficit of 60,000 security officers in the UK, leaving organisations, such… Read more »
Lessons learned
Sam Stockwell examines what one of the busiest years for elections teaches us about future AI threats As the ‘year of elections’ comes to a close, researchers are urging policy makers, regulators and social media platforms to reflect on the experiences of polls across the world and put measures in place to safeguard against future… Read more »
Navigating evolving threats
Anthony Young outlines why 2025 will be a challenging year for cyber security Few industries evolve as fast – or as unpredictably – as cyber security and 2025 will be no exception. The year ahead promises advances in AI-driven attack strategies, heightened regulatory demands, and escalating threats targeting critical infrastructure. To stay ahead, organisations must… Read more »
Border control
Karen Kingham reveals the latest innovations in port security systems If money is what makes the world go round, it’s the goods on ships sailing round the world that makes the money! And a staggering 80 percent of all global trade travels the world on the planet’s oceans and seas.Many of the cars we drive… Read more »
Forest fire!
Dan Lattimer explores the challenges and misconceptions of AD forest structures Microsoft Active Directory (AD) is fundamental to the operational success of most enterprises today. Understanding why involves looking at its origins. Before AD, Microsoft’s IT directory servers couldn’t scale for medium and large enterprises, requiring multiple servers. For example, a tech company with 1,000… Read more »