Posts By: Jacob Charles

Strategy and speed

Crystal Morin reports on the security demands of the cloud Organisations are using more cloud services every year. According to analyst firm IDC, spending on cloud computing will reach $1.37-trillion by 2027. However, while the technology to build and run in the cloud is pushing ahead, security models and processes have to keep up.Cloud computing… Read more »

Taking responsibility

Simon Randall explores the importance of carefully navigating the intersection of biometrics, AI, security, privacy and ethics In the past 18 months, the world has gone through a major technological shift. There have been major advancements in emerging technology, with a surge of generative AI developments that have tipped into the mainstream consciousness. These early… Read more »

Breaking the chain

Phil Robinson investigates why it is that supply chain attacks are still on the rise The MOVEit attack by the Clop ransomware gang proves just how devastating software supply chain attacks can be. The dependency on shared software can see a single attack compromise a multitude of customers, with Emsisoft finding 1,841 organisations have disclosed… Read more »

Come together

Steven Wood reveals why the UK’s defence and security startups are key to meeting global demand for new solutions In light of geopolitical developments and an increasingly insecure international environment, global demand for defence and security solutions has surged in recent years. Fuelled by countries intent on protecting their airspace, surveilling illicit activity, predicting future… Read more »

Looking forward

Matt Middleton-Leal looks to the future as he predicts some of the cyber security challenges for the year ahead At this time, it’s useful to think ahead about what the coming year may be like. This can get you ahead in reducing risk for the business and communicating around security to executive stakeholders like the… Read more »

Chemistry lesson

Professor Lijun Shang explains the importance of rethinking biological security education to strengthen the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention At the turn of the century more than 20 years ago Matthew Meselson, Professor of Molecular Biology at Harvard University, suggested that, as all previous scientific and technological revolutions had been applied in major ways to… Read more »

Minimising inconvenience

Rainer Wartmann explains how millimeter wave scanners have revolutionised airport security A new range of security scanners introduced in 2014 helped millimeter wave technology achieve a breakthrough in aviation safety. The benefits, including significantly quicker security screening, have created a more comfortable world – even beyond airports.The history of aviation safety, at least in terms… Read more »

Biometric building blocks

Fredrik Martinsson explains how biological features hold the key to better security Technology has altered the way we live and work. At work it has offered flexibility, productivity and scalability for businesses everywhere, yet there are two sides to this coin. As the world becomes increasingly digitised, cyber criminals can target an increasing number of… Read more »

Anyone home?

Alexis Potter examines the best way to keep vacant properties secure Remote working has shaken up our world forever, creating an opportunity to convert office buildings for other purposes, such as homes to help tackle the UK’s ongoing housing crisis. A recent enquiry from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Housing Market & Housing Delivery… Read more »

The digital battlefield

Tristan Wood examines whether or not your hybrid connectivity is ‘true’ and why it matter Like no other, the defence sector requires fail-safe connectivity. It continuously operates in diverse and challenging settings, where seconds matter and situational awareness is key. It is reliant upon failsafe and robust connectivity at all times to inform decision making…. Read more »