Posts By: Jacob Charles

Crowd-sourced cyber army

Ziv Mador reveals the significance of the Ukrainian cyber counter-offensive Over the last year, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has brought geopolitical unrest and associated nuclear threats. This has been one of the most intense European conflicts of recent times with the crippling economic impact of this war being felt by nearly every country across the… Read more »

Updating a classic

Tim Stewart reveals how Blok ‘N’ Mesh went about improving its Defender fence system The frequently repeated cliché of: ‘if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it!’ is often rolled out as manufacturers strive to update products over time. The results can range from ‘evolution’ to ‘revolution’ and this was on our mind when we spoke… Read more »

From AI to ESG

Johan Paulsson explores the six key technology trends that are set to impact the security sector in the coming year Technology is pervasive in every aspect of our personal and work lives. Every new technological development and every upgrade brings new benefits, makes the tools we rely on more effective and creates stronger, more efficient… Read more »

We are electric

Ben Chiswick outlines the importance of combatting barriers to electrification The defence industry is impressively dynamic, prepared to swiftly react as needed but an understandable risk aversion leads to slow phasing in of new technologies and implementation of fundamental changes.The electrification of vehicle fleets is an inevitable change that is already taking hold in various… Read more »

Cyber security and the World Cup

Manish Gohil focuses on the cyber security issues that this celebration of football faced The FIFA World Cup in Qatar was always likely to be a key focus for a range of hostile cyber actors, including nation states, hacktivists and cybercriminal groups. While large events like the World Cup provide opportunities for organisations to reap… Read more »

Rising to the challenge

Anna Averkiou reports on how changing patterns of violence pose new challenges for public transport The UK has just witnessed the biggest security operation in its history for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Upwards of a million people flocked to central London, the Royal Palaces, public viewing screens and funeral routes around the… Read more »

Up, up and away

Richard Hjelmberg explores the current technological trends of helicopter drones Mid-size Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) have increased in popularity across both military and civilian domains to such an extent that organisations are no longer questioning the need for them; but rather the question is now: how much the UASs they… Read more »

All busy on the northern front

Barry Scott Zellen, PhD, reports as war in Ukraine persists, NATO reinforces its Northern flanks and the USA refocuses its attention on the Arctic Region With war in the Ukraine now approaching a year of hostilities, many observers expect the conflict to persist well into the new year, with the spectre of escalation worrying many… Read more »

The road ahead

Bernard Montel examines the driving factors evolving automotive cybersecurity The first known vehicle theft occurred in 1896 when Baron de Zuylen, founder of the Automobile Club of France, had his Peugeot stolen by a mechanic in Paris. This catalysed the development of car security systems, advancing from a lock and key device, defending against petty… Read more »

Knowledge is power

Oliver Paterson warns about the importance of training security personnel to ensure they are prepared for the worst eventuality No company is safe from the possibility of cyber attacks, regardless of how big or small they are. This is clear as cyber crime cases are increasing year on year, especially during the peak of the… Read more »