Research

Video surveillance technology must be used responsibly, and regulating technology such as live facial recognition is important. But in appraising these technologies, we must be careful not to throw away AI and its benefits with the regulatory bathwater. Throughout history, technology has been put to …

Security control rooms are generally designed to ensure maximum security and withstand catastrophic events. During the novel COVID-19 pandemic, they gained further traction for applications like virus transmission prevention and crowd control. To illustrate, in May 2022, the European Union (EU) joined forces with the …

In recent months, there have been supply chain disruptions. Industry sources say the current shortages and inflation are worsening – and won’t ease anytime soon. Although all manufacturers face challenges in their supply chains, not all are equally affected. Uri Guterman, Head of Product and …

Many organisations invest in physical security systems but don’t realise that their video surveillance and IoT devices can be back doors exploited by malicious actors. Uri Guterman, Head of Product & Marketing for Hanwha Techwin Europe recommends looking for ‘trust marks’ to ensure your surveillance system …

Concept Smoke Screen, an innovator of electronic security systems, specialising in security fogging technology, is partnering with criminologists from the University of Lincoln to assess the impact of their systems on retail loss prevention and on crime in surrounding communities. The new partnership was born …