Digital technology has changed the way we access information, work, and connect with each other, and that statement was never more true than during 2020 which was predicted to be “the year of data'' (before it became known as the year of the pandemic).
The Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) is a quality assurance program for the private security industry sponsored by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) who approves private security companies to ensure that the business is fit and proper (which includes criminality checks) and has been assessed as meeting the specified quality standards.
The pandemic has impacted virtually every industry in the U.S. including the professional security services industry. Since the start of the pandemic, security officers have been on the frontline, providing essential services in difficult circumstances, increasing their occupational risk of COVID-19 exposure due to their frequent interactions with the public as part of their routine…
This past April, TrackTik successfully met the criteria set out by the AICPA (American Institute of CPAs) to comply with SOC2 Type II Security Principles. What’s SOC2? We’re glad you asked because for us, as a security-minded organization, it’s an important step in ensuring our clients’ security.
Oscar Wilde once said, Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and we couldn’t agree more. But just because a company advertises certain software features doesn’t make them the same. It depends on what you need and what you are trying to do.
The UK Information Commissioner, Elizabeth Denham has a real challenge growing her department to deal with some of the continuing data challenges in the country. Philip Ingram MBE looks at these with the help of some high-priced legal opinion.
Regulation in the UK security industry is incoherent and inconsistent. Learn what’s currently in place for the regulation of the physical and cyber security industries and identify areas of improvement.
In this blog, Mark Folmer catches up with Roy Rahn from CALSAGA to discuss the role of this California-based security organization and to advise security firms looking to operate in the golden state.
Mark Folmer catches up with Eddie Sorrells, a lawyer who addresses the legal issues faced by security firms and offers advice on how to avoid them.
Is physical security just a ‘necessary evil’? Philip Ingram, MBE explores how to highlight the power of security to drive business value.
Healthcare security and safety leaves little room for error with security professionals responsible for creating safe working environments while facing unique industry risks.
To strengthen your corporate physical security, an audit will give you the elements you need to better strategize. The security audit includes a thorough examination of your facilities.