The last few years have been tumultuous for the commercial real estate market. Fortunately, we’re now in the midst of a resurgence and experiencing a sustained return to pre-pandemic occupancy levels. This is, of course a positive shift, but it’s important to bear in mind that the expectations of those who use these buildings have […]
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compliance and cybersecurity are intrinsically linked. While the former involves governments and regulators aiming to protect personal data, at the same time cybercriminals are planning how to steal this data for financial gain. The risks associated with complacency around GDPR compliance and inadequate cybersecurity have been much publicized in the […]
The topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is picking up a vast amount of momentum and coverage across the security industry. Despite the varying definitions of AI, what industry experts can agree on is that the true potential is still to be realized. Digital transformation is crucial for businesses of the future. Front and center of […]
Since my previous blog on the Protect Duty consultation, which ran from 26 February to 2 July 2021, the Government has published on 10 January 2022 its Protect Duty public consultation response document. After careful examination of the Government’s assessment, it would now seem certain that the Government intends to take the Protect Duty legislation […]
In early 2021 we learned about a new piece of proposed legislation known as the Protect Duty, which looks set to change the way in which publicly accessible locations are secured. Following the consultation, which closed in July 21, the Government is reviewing the feedback. To my mind, this allows the security industry a period […]
Cybersecurity should be an ongoing concern for consumers and companies in every sector, within their own organizations, amongst their stakeholders and throughout supply chains. The video surveillance industry is no exception. Far from the days of CCTV cameras, which held little to no information and were not connected to a network, the advances in digital […]
