Posts By: Jacob Charles

First line of defence

William ‘Hutch’ Hutchison unpacks the biggest cybersecurity challenges facing operational technology and explains why mil-spec cyber-preparedness can stand companies apart in the face of cyber threats From an issue swept under institutional carpets, to a central risk mitigation tool upending the priorities of large organisations, cybersecurity has become the new battleground for businesses in 2023…. Read more »

Close quarters

Bernardo Chernitzky explains the benefits of utilising executive protection services for SME business travel For many businesses travel is central to the success and growth of their operation, be that as a way to meet clients, to negotiate with vendors or to expand into new markets. Of course, it also comes with a broad range… Read more »

Identity confirmed

Armin Reuter explains how D4FLY has been exploring the border controls of the future An increasingly connected world with rising passenger numbers at airports requires innovative approaches for a comfortable travel experience with the highest security standards. The D4FLY research project opens the gates to border controls and the digital traveller journey of tomorrow.In addition… Read more »

Are you being compromised?

PD Turner outlines the radio-frequency process and operator training considerations Before even deploying a radio-frequency resource the technical operator must give thoughtful consideration to Probability of Detection (POD). In a standards-based deployment methodology, we refer to this as ‘POD by the numbers’. At this early stage of the game, the technical operator must take into… Read more »

Service resumed

Bernardo Chernitzky explains why, following COVID, personnel training is still the foundation of aviation security There are few industries that needed the relaxation of Covid-19 travel restrictions as much as the aviation sector – and few that have struggled as much since they were subsequently lifted. Throughout 2022, we saw airports and carriers around the… Read more »

Safe to learn

Peter Jackson highlights vital protection considerations for education establishments Our children are the future. Young minds are inspired, practical skills are imparted and fresh passions are formed within the four walls of classrooms across the nation, and these will be tapped into for generations to come. But first, we need to look at the boundaries… Read more »

The weakest link

Paul Ponzeka outlines the cyber threats and trends that lie ahead in the alternative investment industry Cybersecurity is an ever-moving treadmill of change, constantly bringing new trends, threats, technologies and solutions into our daily digital lives. As such, organisations must continually adapt to new threats and changing attack strategies, especially as remote and hybrid working… Read more »

Line of fire

Louise Hobroh outlines the importance of using smart technology to provide a safer retail environment Although all industries face the threat of aggression and the need to manage incidents, ones with employees in public-facing roles such as retail endure a high incidence of aggression or violent acts from angry customers. However, violence, abuse and anti-social… Read more »

Chain reaction

Ralph Chammah reveals how proactive threat detection is the key to overcoming blockchain security challenges Since the idea was first introduced during the 2008 global financial crisis, blockchain technology and cryptocurrency has skyrocketed. Storing information in several databases (blocks) that are linked together chronologically through cryptographic hashes to form a distributed network (chain) has provided… Read more »

The cyber year ahead

Jonathan Lee reveals important security trends to be aware of in the coming months 2022 has been yet another year of immense unpredictability. The expanding digital footprints of modern organisations have transformed the security landscape, both in shape and size. And unfortunately, the average enterprise has found itself ever more vulnerable to attack.In today’s environment,… Read more »