Posts By: Jacob Charles

Silent power

Mark Findlay discusses the electrified future of the defence sector and how the industry can prepare for electric and hybrid vehicles. For defence, electrification goes beyond sustainability – it’s a catalyst for battlefield transformation. In an era defined by multi-domain warfare and dispersed operations, energy resilience, stealth and mobility are vital. The defence sector is… Read more »

Retail ransomware

Jon Bance urges CIOs to take control of their security awareness within their business and review their cyber controls before it’s too late Recent headlines have put the spotlight on an escalating cyber trend targeting the retail sector and UK companies are being reminded that vulnerabilities can have a tangible impact on day-to-day operations. Harrods… Read more »

Military mindset

Tom Exelby reveals why SMBs need to change their thinking to combat the menace of ransomware Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the UK are high-profile targets for cyber criminals – and the constant evolution of ransomware is one of the severest challenges. A survey of 2,000 SMBs in the UK and US by Microsoft… Read more »

Network protection

Tyler Gannon explains why securing hugely complex OT and IoT networks puts PAM technology centre-stage Amid the massive growth in IoT networks, machine identity is fast becoming a major security challenge. The number of IoT devices worldwide is expected to more than double from 16-billion in 2023 to over 32-billion in 2030. Many devices will… Read more »

Intelligence and detection

Jackson White on the part lasers play in protecting borders and national security Lasers have become ubiquitous in security and defence applications worldwide. Initially developed as precision tools for targeting, range finding and reconnaissance, their proliferation now extends to various adversarial tactics, including counter-surveillance, drone guidance and, of course, hybrid warfare.As their use expands, so… Read more »

Unseen threats

PD Turner examines the importance of extending the TSCM Role above and beyond the call of duty The technical security role extends well-beyond the modern-day corporate boardroom and push the industry norms; the mark of a true spectrum warrior. The ability to deploy not only radio-frequency (RF) dimensional geo-location heat mapping; analytical traffic analysis, signal… Read more »

Human-machine collaboration

Rob Mather explains why military logistics and manufacturing are on a trajectory driven by industrial-grade artificial intelligence, I5.0, and maritime innovation We are entering a significantly technology-oriented era across air, land and sea domains. These crucial developments include in the hangar: the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence supported maintenance designed to augment the skills of… Read more »

Play it safe

Rob Gilbert outlines the hidden risks of lone worker safety Every lone worker can be a moment away from a threat. That’s, unfortunately, the harsh reality of modern field services. Yet, many organisations may not fully realise the extent of their responsibility. When a worker is alone, danger isn’t distant. It’s slipping on an icy… Read more »

The beautiful game?

Alan Ring explains how stadiums can take control of security – from match-day mayhem to management It only takes seconds for chaos to erupt in a stadium. A last-minute goal ignites celebrations that spill over into the stands. A questionable referee decision sparks outrage, triggering clashes between rival fans and potentially endangering the match officials…. Read more »

Every second counts

Richard Hilson argues that while every effort can be made to prevent attacks on business property, it’s easier said than done when intruders are intent on causing harm or entry According to the most recent figures published by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), burglaries, theft, and criminal damage cost UK businesses a staggering £12.9-million… Read more »