Posts By: Jacob Charles

Spotting the pattern

Dr Brenton Cooper reveals why OSINT technology is a primary weapon against resurgent extremism online It could hardly be starker. The boss of MI5 said the UK faces the most complex threat environment ever. The country is subject to the malign activities of the Russian state, murder plots from Iran, a resurgence of lethal threats… Read more »

Under the influence

Jorge Marinho and Júlio Ventura lift the lid on foreign influence and academic espionage to give Portugal’s University of Lisbon perspective The possibility of one state seeking to directly or indirectly influence or even interfere in the decisions of another should not be ignored, especially by those responsible for defending national interests, most notably rulers…. Read more »

Into the grey

Dave Dixon explains why all-source fusion is critical to combating hybrid and grey-zone threats to security All-source fusion software has always been a helpful tool in creating clarity from complexity. Hybrid warfare means that these tools are now critical as the complexity and dynamic nature of the conflict exponentially increases the threat.The existence of hybrid… Read more »

Over the air

PD Turner examines the TSCM implications of Wireless Power Transmitters The future is here, and the utilisation of the electro-magnetic radio-frequency spectrum for air-charge refueling is a reality and brings benefits and technical security concerns.The potential for mass IoT sensor wireless charging and the emerging ability to perpetually power upward of 30-billion IoT devices by… Read more »

Balancing tradition and innovation

Zakaria Demerdash explores some of the challenges for Hostile Vehicle Mitigation in sites of cultural importance across the UK and Middle East In urban and architectural planning, the differences between the more mature markets in the UK and Northern Europe and the rapidly evolving landscapes of the Middle East are striking. While the UK must… Read more »

Well connected

Rob Mather reveals how technology is leveraging data to provide mission-critical insights for the connected frontline of the future Technology is changing the battlefield as we know it. Warfare is becoming reliant on an even more intricate data lake across combat zones – think soldier health monitoring, to accurate kit insights. This increased force connectivity… Read more »

Safe from harm

Josh Dean on the importance of advanced security tech for public emergency messaging situations Staff shortages in various sectors are making it more difficult than ever to keep our streets, buildings, events and people safe. Figures from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) reveal a deficit of 60,000 security officers in the UK, leaving organisations, such… Read more »

Lessons learned

Sam Stockwell examines what one of the busiest years for elections teaches us about future AI threats As the ‘year of elections’ comes to a close, researchers are urging policy makers, regulators and social media platforms to reflect on the experiences of polls across the world and put measures in place to safeguard against future… Read more »

Navigating evolving threats

Anthony Young outlines why 2025 will be a challenging year for cyber security Few industries evolve as fast – or as unpredictably – as cyber security and 2025 will be no exception. The year ahead promises advances in AI-driven attack strategies, heightened regulatory demands, and escalating threats targeting critical infrastructure. To stay ahead, organisations must… Read more »

Border control

Karen Kingham reveals the latest innovations in port security systems If money is what makes the world go round, it’s the goods on ships sailing round the world that makes the money! And a staggering 80 percent of all global trade travels the world on the planet’s oceans and seas.Many of the cars we drive… Read more »