Security management is the term most commonly used to describe the role of heads of security and other security professionals. In this guide we explore the scope of the roles, training, qualifications ...

1723: Godfrey and gunpowder It wasn’t until 1723 that the first automated sprinkler system came into effect. This utilised the design of Ambrose Godfrey, a chemist who used gunpowder to release large ...

1980s: The internet goes mad Over the years that followed, computers started to become more and more connected, computer viruses became more advanced, and information security systems could not keep ...

The GGF – with its new training partner Total Support Training – is working on producing fire-resistant glazing installation training courses. This article is based on extracts from A Guide to Best ...

The Firechief team explains why there are increasing concerns over lithium battery fires from items such as e-scooters, and advises on what to use if an incident were to occur. Historically, the focus ...

3) Paul Pope, Group Business Development Director, Global Fire Equipment | Board Director, Fire Industry Association With more than 35 years’ experience in the fire safety sector, Paul Pope is ...

Hunter Seymour explores the many fire safety hazards and challenges involved in repurposing commercial premises for residential housing – an activity that has become more commonplace following the ...

Following a Freedom of Information request to the fire services after a fire at the Moorfield Hotel last year, the BBC has reported that experts believe further investigation into the risks of modular ...

Writing for IFSEC Global, Lucy Booker explores just how AI-based video surveillance is changing urban environments – and what future smart cities might look like. ‘Smart cities’ – also known as ‘safe ...

As the technological world advances rapidly, the use of AI in video surveillance devices is becoming increasingly apparent. In particular, public and private sectors are exploring the use of solutions ...

Download IFSEC Global’s 2022 trend report on physical access control, covering the current technology and credentials in use, upgrade plans and challenges, and future trends ahead. Get an ...

Video surveillance technology has evolved over the past decade, and significant opportunities have now opened up for video users, as well as installers and integrators. Those who embrace the ...