Posts By: Jacob Charles

Well connected

Tristan Wood explores the power of hybrid networking and how it can underpin robust wide area networks across all arms and services – from land, sea and air Defence technology is often a trailblazer for civil systems and applications, and innovation in voice and data communications is no exception. As early as the mid-Eighties, the… Read more »

Insider threat

Noah Price examines the risks employees can pose and how to prevent them If asked to describe a physical security breach that can impact a company, most people would think of an external criminal intent on harming an organisation. But what if the attack comes from within? Perpetrated by someone you should be able to… Read more »

Let us prey

Sukrit Varma, Valerie Lapteva and Eugenia Marina investigate how facial recognition technology provides reassurance in places of worship In a world where places of worship serve as the beating heart of communities, their significance cannot be overstated. Regardless of the religion being celebrated, sacred spaces are the very basics of spiritual worship and practice. The… Read more »

Sky High

Chris Doman examines how organisations can respond to evolving threats in the cloud The seismic shift towards cloud migrations has been impossible to ignore. While the pandemic necessitated the adoption of cloud models for many organisations to efficiently accommodate remote workforces, businesses swiftly recognised the benefits that a departure from on-premises setups could offer on… Read more »

First line of defence

Alan Stephenson-Brown reveals the true cost of a weak password and shares best practices to protect businesses New laws that came into force as recently as 29 April this year – as part of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) regime – are a welcome move that should significantly improve the UK’s resilience from… Read more »

Trouble brewing

Matthew Borie reports on the growing tension in the Middle East and considers what the future holds On 1 April, Israel reportedly conducted precision airstrikes on the Iranian embassy compound in Syria’s capital, Damascus, specifically targeting the consular annex​. Israel claimed the consular annex was being used by the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for planning military operations against Israel,… Read more »

Tough enough

Fred Kao reveals how rugged technology is revolutionising the military and defence sector Identifying emerging opportunities within the rugged technology sector is never an exact science, particularly in volatile economic markets, but the past 12 months have highlighted its increasing importance within the military and defence sector. Its emerging role in improving communication and productivity… Read more »

Looking forward

Sam Stockwell and Megan Hughes explore future Biometric trends for policing and law enforcement This article explores how future developments in biometric technology could provide new opportunities for policing and law enforcement agencies. As the integration of AI into biometric systems expands the types of data and applications available, organisations using this technology could, in… Read more »

Call of duty

Debbie Heald MBE examines how Brits rate 2024 event safety in the wake of Protect Duty updates Heald surveyed 2,000 Brits to uncover their perception of safety at public gatherings during the year ahead. This timely investigation gains significance in light of recent Protect Duty updates, including the recent six-week public consultation. This consultation is… Read more »

The all-seeing eye

Karen Kingham reports on how screening is giving airport security operatives the edge Air travel is part of the lifeblood of the global economy, facilitating access to international markets through business and tourist travel bringing in trade, revenue and investment. If air travel is the lifeblood, then airports are the nodes through which all that… Read more »