Monthly Archives: June 2026

Detect, track, disrupt

Graeme Forsyth explains why mastering the RF spectrum is key to countering the UxS threat to national security Uncrewed systems (UxS) are steadily reshaping the risk landscape for both civilian and critical infrastructure, with their growing use for sabotage, surveillance, and disruption becoming an increasing concern. As these incidents become more frequent, the need to… Read more »

Play it safe

Philip Tackett explains why successful stadium security depends on the interplay of technology and a willingness to collaborate Imagine having to funnel up to 80,000 people and their belongings into a venue within 60 minutes. There are children and adults; journalists and VIPS; some will be irrepressibly excited and some will have enjoyed a few… Read more »

Identify yourself

Kevin Hung explains why trust in digital identity depends on getting it right What if someone chopped off my finger? It’s a question biometric technology companies get asked surprisingly often. In 2026, however, the concerns behind that question are felt very differently around the world. In February, MOSIP Connect landed in Morocco, bringing together government… Read more »

Riot starter

Sam Stockwell reveals how AI can add fuel to the fire in crisis events This article explores how AI information threats, such as deepfakes, can contribute to real-world harm during crisis events – including terrorist attacks, violent riots and international military confrontations. As AI tools become increasingly accessible in generating extremely realistic content at speed… Read more »

Life of PII

Michael Downs reveals why data discovery remains fundamental despite Data Use and Access Act reforms Personal data has become one of the most valuable assets modern organisations can hold. From customer profiles and financial details to employee data and healthcare records, personally identifiable information (PII) plays an important role in how businesses function, operate, compete and… Read more »

The new perimeter

James Gillies underlines why identity, not perimeter, is the new battleground for UK Cybersecurity Recent industry research shows identity-based threats now rank among the most significant risks facing organisations, driven by sharp increases in credential theft, session hijacking and the exploitation of poorly governed identities.Nearly 90 percent of organisations experienced a cybersecurity incident in the… Read more »

Raise the barriers

Chris Handscomb rethinks AI and the myth of proactive defence Threat intelligence is not a new concept. What has changed over the last decade is not the nature of cyber threats themselves, but the scale at which they operate and the widening gap between what organisations can theoretically see and what they can practically act… Read more »

Operation Epic Fury

Matthew Borie summarises America’s conflict with Iran and considers what the future holds Since 28 February the US and Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have reportedly conducted over 20,000 strikes since the start of the war, including the capital, Tehran. The US government has previously stated its four objectives related to the conflict with Iran: destroy… Read more »

Security by design

Richard Hilson argues how the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design can help architects reduce vulnerability and enhance user confidence The introduction of Martyn’s Law, for the first time ever, creates a legal duty for those responsible for publicly accessible premises to consider and prepare for the risk of terrorism. The implications of which… Read more »

Hokkaido’s importance

Barry Scott Zellen, PhD, examines why Japan’s most Northern island is at a cultural, economic and geopolitical crossroads Hokkaido and the Kuril Islands, with their long-contested but fortuitously situated geography, remain critical to the future stability of the Arctic, putting pressure on Tokyo to shift its attention away from its South, where it has been… Read more »