Posts By: Jacob Charles

Watching brief

Paolo Zucconi examines Iran’s missile programme and wonders just how concerned we should be about its nuclear capabilities On 13-14 February, the Ministerial to Promote a Future of Peace and Security in the Middle East took place in Warsaw. This United States-sponsored Middle East peace conference was considered by the US Secretary of State, Mike… Read more »

Crisis management

Imad Mouline reports on the benefits of a consolidated view in an emergency for ports around the world Businesses are under attack both literally and figuratively – whether it’s man made events, natural disasters, supply chain disruptions, IT incidents or any other form of critical event. Today, many companies address both concerns within different departments… Read more »

Protecting the vulnerable

Jamie Barnfield reports on the challenges faced when providing security in mental healthcare settings There is no question that delivering security in mental healthcare settings can be tough – working with people at their most vulnerable and most challenging, not just those needing a high level of care but sometimes needing control too, as the… Read more »

Positive impact

Thomas Owen considers if the NCSC can realistically be considered the equivalent of the NHS for cyber security The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has taken a modern, confident and disruptive approach since its founding two years ago, embracing the ‘digital’ in ‘digital government’ and, in general curating and delivering positive change for the nation…. Read more »

Making an entrance

Iain Entwistle looks at why advances in technology means that security portals are now better able to complement manned guarding Whether it’s just one person or several hundred people in a building, they are all vulnerable to criminals who gain unauthorised access. Items being stolen or staff being attacked are the dangers of cutting corners… Read more »

Connecting emergency services with key decision makers in major incidents

Major incidents require co-ordinated action across a range of stakeholders. This can be achieved through innovative standards that provide interoperability and security between Mission-Critical Push-to-Talk (MCPTT) communications and enterprise-grade communication apps. By Roderick Hodgson, Secure Chorus In cases of emergency response to incidents, first-responders need to communicate efficiently and securely with a large number of… Read more »

Preparing for the black swan

Mike Ahmadi discusses the importance of utilities security and why the Internet of Things changes everything Utilities are just coming online now. In this new connected world, utility providers understandably want to seize the innovations that the rest of the world is so eagerly getting their hands on. This wouldn’t be a problem if it… Read more »

Clearing the area

David Leigh reports on the importance of rendering safe the explosive remnants of war De-mining and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) have been around for about the last 100 years. Historically it was the preserve of the military to clear up the battlefields where armies met and fought out their encounters and it is estimated that… Read more »

Filling the knowledge gap

Sarah Hayward-Turton examines the important role of training in the professionalisation of the security sector When was the last time you took a course and gained a reputable qualification? For some it will be school, college or university, others will have heard: “You have passed” after their driving test and decided that would be the… Read more »

The tobacco black market

ITSA reports on how tobacco products are used for illicit means and why control measures are vital for international security Estimates for the size of the illicit tobacco market worldwide vary but run into the billions of packs per year. As with many crimes, it’s difficult to be precise about the magnitude of this illicit… Read more »