Posts By: Jacob Charles

Identity confirmed

Gregory Magnasco wonders if the idea of a global digital passport is utopia or imminent reality?The idea of a universal digital passport, accessible to all citizens worldwide, regularly resurfaces in discussions about international mobility and technological innovation. In a world where borders are both more connected and more closely monitored, such a passport could revolutionise… Read more »

Maritime vulnerability

Alexander Lord examines the potential threat to undersea infrastructure as Russian interest in foreign waters increases The recent deployment of the Russian ‘spy’ ship the Yantar through the English Channel has sparked fierce debate and concern over Russian activities in European waters. Officially designated as a ‘research vessel’, the Yantar is among the most advanced… Read more »

Going green

Barry Scott Zellen explains why – as Trump 2.0 begins – Greenland is taking centre stage It was just over five years ago, in August 2019, that President Trump first proposed purchasing Greenland from Denmark, and to thereby complete the centuries-long project to decolonize the North American Arctic that began with the Alaska purchase in… Read more »

Stakes are high

Dominik Birgelen reveals why the defence sector needs to act now to plug the cyber security skills gap Cyber security skills shortage has become a pressing global issue, with the defence sector among the hardest hit. As warfare evolves in the digital space, defence organisations are under immense pressure to protect their systems against increasingly… Read more »

To serve and protect

Richard Bourne explains why more is needed to protect government businesses While there is now a multitude of options for organisations to connect online, email remains one of the most critical business tools for communication, collaboration, and information exchange in both the private and public sectors. Due to the ubiquitous, convenient nature of email it… Read more »

Follow the money

Jeanne McKinney outlines the challenges of crippling the cash flow to terrorism Cash to chaos is the dangerous game terrorists are playing, banking on the fact that no one is following their money. There are efforts, yet the financial networks to fund global militant operations are vast. Tracking financial transactions and transfers is not easy…. Read more »

Fighting back

PD Turner highlights the challenges for the world of TSCM when it comes to Wireless Power Transmission The wireless transmission of power is an emerging, yet century-old technology that poses a significant concern for technical operators worldwide. A well-concealed low probability of detection (LPOD) surveillance or tracking device can stay ‘power-active’ without batteries or the… Read more »

Time for a reset?

Robert Hall opens Pandora’s Box as he considers recalibrating strategic security The acronym VUCA, first deployed nearly four decades ago, amply describes today’s state of socio-political affairs – volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous. This is because of a dynamic risk environment where multiplying threats expose growing vulnerabilities. The new risk complex demands we adapt our… Read more »

The 51st State

Barry Scott Zellen builds a case for making the Arctic great again It was just over five years ago, in the summer of 2019, that the strategic prescience and unorthodox diplomatic brilliance of America’s re-elected Commander-in-Chief, Donald Trump, was on full display for all the world to see, from North-East Asia to the Arctic.This nostalgic… Read more »

Under attack!

Dan Jones explains how new cyber resilience legislation aims to combat rising ransomware threats The UK government is planning to introduce new legislation next year to beef up the nation’s cyber resilience. Details of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill were revealed in the King’s Speech during last summer and are designed to improve UK… Read more »