John Marshall, director of the Perimeter Security Suppliers Association outlines the security challenges facing the UK and highlights best practice to protect buildings against attack
Recent statistics regarding piracy are continuing to show an increase in attacks as well as an increase in the number of successful hijackings taking place on a worldwide basis
With the countdown to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games underway, a major part of the vast logistical challenge is the varied and extremely difficult task of ensuring security
How can blast resistant security strategies prevent and minimise danger to buildings and the people in and around them, asks Chris Lawrence, Chairman of the BSIA’s Security Consultancy section
Chris Yates, principal, Yates Consulting, examines a shift in policy from a system of prescribed security controls protecting air travellers, to an outcome-focused risk-based approach
Kees van Haperen, CEO of the UK National Defence Association and managing director of Koios Group, reflects on how the UK government safeguards its populace from adverse events
Effective information sharing between law enforcement agencies and police forces plays a key role in enhancing the efficiency of criminal investigations, but often technical barriers get in the way, writes Joanne Taylor, director of public security at SAS
Where does fire protection fit in with protecting companies and personnel from the impact of terrorism, asks Robert Thilthorpe, technical manager at the Fire Industry Association