In his latest blog for Infologue.com, First Security’s John Briggs looks at the changes in counter-terrorism and advises companies on the actions that can be taken to minimise the risk posed by hostile reconnaissance. John writes: "Over the last decade terrorist threats have changed significantly. Gone are the days when security teams or emergency services received a warning that a bomb had been planted and were given a fixed time to evacuate in order to avoid civilian casualties." "Today, the harsher reality is that terrorist threat is there to maximise civilian targets and casualtie...

In their latest feature for Infologue.com, Counter Terror Expo 2013 highlights the NaCTSO awareness campaign taking place during the 2 day show. The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) will be conducting an awareness campaign at Counter Terror Expo, 24 – 25 April 2013, Olympia, London, on stand number D40 to engage with the security industry to offer protective security advice and help educate the industry on security solutions that meet the required specifications and standards. NaCTSO will have a number of advisors, including Counter Terrorism Security Advisors (CTSAs)...

Chris Cully, the Managing Director of risk & security management company, Dilitas writes exclusively for Infologue.com on the shortlived role of the UK’s first Youth Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC), Paris Brown. Chris writes: "On the 9th April 2013, Paris Brown, the UK’s first Youth Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) resigned, following criticism of postings on her Twitter feed some years before." "Having been in the £15,000 per annum position for no more than a week, Miss Brown’s resignation brings to an end a highly embarrassing period for Ann Barnes, the recently...

In this week's feature, Counter Terror Expo 2013 looks at the latest news from one of it's exhibitors, Operation Fairway. Fairway is one of the key intelligence-gathering operations for the UK, it is coordinated nationally by the Counter Terrorism Command at New Scotland Yard. Fairway's remit is to detect, deter or disrupt terrorist activity and has particular responsibility for three operations: Lightning (hostile reconnaissance, and infiltration) Trammel (the use of forged documents) and, Camion (potential vehicle borne improvised explosive devices by the use of liverie...

Bob Forsyth, the Managing Director of MITIE Total Security Management (TSM) introduces his eighteenth blog on Infologue.com by looking at the effect FM bundling is having on security. Bob writes; "There is a major debate raging at the moment around FM bundling and the impact this has on security; I have been recently asked my view." "In terms of MITIE it’s a moot point; I operate a 100% focused security business based on risk and leading edge technology whilst being part of the wider MITIE Group, the FTSE 250 strategic outsourcing company. We manage some of the most high-profile, sec...

In David Rubens eleventh exclusive article for Infologue.com, he takes a look at the development of the security industry. David writes; "There are occasionally significant moments in one’s life - roadmarkers, if you will - where it is natural to take a step back, and review the road travelled and that which lies ahead. "On 24th March I was elected to the Main Board of the Security Institute, something which makes me feel both proud and humble, and following the election, and a few glasses of wine with fellow Security Institute members, rather than go directly home, I wandered to Regent...

Counter Terror Expo, 24th-25th April 2013,has expanded its hugely successful IEDD Live Demonstration area for this year’s event! Taking place on the show floor across the 2 day event, the live scenario based demonstrations in the IEDD Demonstration Area will be delivered by active working teams across three dedicated areas. First Responders (HART) teams will focus on best practice and inter-agency co-operation for Police, Fire and Ambulance teams to respond to IEED threats, contamination and disposal. Counter Terrorism specialists will highlight the civilian or LEO approach by showcasin...

In our sixth feature article from Counter Terror Expo 2013; Chris Phillips of the International Protect and Prepare Security Office (IPPSO) looks at the potential threat to Business from kidnapping. Chris writes: "It's interesting to note that General Electric aims to double its sales in Sub-Saharan Africa at a time when Kidnappings and Hostage taking is a regular and increasing threat. In fact just a few weeks ago 6 hostages were murdered in Nigeria and the well documented 16th January kidnapping and murder of foreign oil workers at the In Amenas gas field has cast a dark cloud over th...

In our fifth feature article from Counter Terror Expo 2013; Chris Yates looks at the potential threat to Europe from militants involved in the current Syrian conflict. Chris writes: "Mere weeks before intelligence and counter terrorism officials gather in London again for the annual Counter Terror Expo conference and exhibition, several countries have elevated their alert status in the face of a potential backlash from the ongoing crisis in Syria and recent military activity in Mali and Somalia." "Holland has become the latest country to react to concern over fallout from attempts to to...

Bob Forsyth, the Managing Director of MITIE Total Security Management (TSM) introduces his first video blog on Infologue.com (his seventeenth feature overall) in which he discusses commoditisation in the security industry. Recent reports show that margins in the security industry continue to be a challenge. Bob Forsyth discusses why commoditisation has occurred, what can be done about it, and how it will shape the future of companies in the industry. "A number of factors are at the root of commoditisation including changes in how security is bought, and how the issue has grown progressi...