HEADLINE NEWS

NEWS

MPs targeted in cyber attacks earlier in year

MPs were deliberately targeted by hackers earlier in the year, raising concerns over politically motivated cyber attacks.....read more

Snooping powers dropped in Lib Dem manifesto

The Liberal Democrats have promised to scrap the mass snooping powers, as part of their general election manifesto pledges.....read more

Instagram shuts down IS-linked propaganda outlet

The BBC has reported that a propaganda arm of the so-called Islamic State group (IS) has attempted to set up an account on Instagram, but was quickly shut down by the social media platform.....read more

3000 tip offs about suspected terrorist activity

The National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) has confirmed that over 3000 people got in contact with information about possible terrorist activity since the Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) campaign was launched in March.....read more

FEATURES

The unpredictability of the long anticipated attack

Having long held a ‘severe’ terrorist threat level, how prepared was London for the recent Westminster terrorist attack?.....read more

Engaging with the public to prevent terrorism

The NPCC explains how officers are urging the public to stay alert and help prevent attacks like those seen in Westminster.....read more

EVENTS

Undersea Defence Technology 2017

30th May-1st June 2017, Messe Bremen, Germany
The undersea defence and security community will meet at Messe Bremen from 30 May – 1 June 2017 for the UDT conference and exhibition. The 2017 conference theme is “Optimising the constants by maximising the variables”. Find out more and register to attend here.

ISDEF 2017

6th-8th June 2017, Tel Aviv Convention Center, Israel
ISDEF 2017 is the largest International Defence and HLS Exhibition in Israel, bringing together government, military, and industry officials from around the world. With most attendees holding buying power, ISDEF is the premiere platform for conducting business in the defence and HLS sectors. Join us for this year's exhibition, June 6-8, 2017.....read more

SPONSORS

London Metropolitan University - Security Management

Ready to get ahead in your career? Study the management of global security and the protection of people, assets and information with the London Metropolitan University via distance learning. Download the course content and find out more about how this Security Management course can help you develop your career.

Heald Ltd

Heald Ltd design, manufacture and install a range of innovative hostile vehicle mitigation systems and traffic control solutions. Our award-winning PAS68, IWA and ASTM road-blockers, barriers and bollards play a leading role in the defence of vulnerable properties worldwide. Our global client-base includes some of the world’s most high-profile buildings.....read more

Bristorm Hill & Smith

PAS 68 Street Furniture on J80. Bristorm Hill & Smith have designed a range of high quality, high performance street furniture to protect asset, personnel and national infrastructure from vehicle-borne attacks. The range is inclusive of Bollards, Planters, Living Walls, Cycle Hoops and Handrails and are tested to PAS 68..........read more

Vessel Arrest SyVessel Arrest Systems

Vessel Arrest Systems Less Than Lethal Boat Stopping offering both dynamic and static capabilities
Vessel Arrest Systems tested and evaluated by the UK Home Office, MOD, DSTL and other  International user groups. Vessel Arrest Systems the proven operational choice. Trust Vessel Arrest Systems......read more

Infranor

Infranor aims to be “The world’s most cooperative servo motor and drive manufacturer, offering inspirational, flexible, adaptable and technologically safe solutions to the defence sectors”. Being the most cooperative does not mean being the biggest, it does mean being the best in terms of customer value, product realisation and service.....read more

Garran Lockers

Garran Lockers is one of the UK’s fastest growing locker manufacturers. The company has over 50 years’ experience designing and manufacturing top quality steel lockers for catering and green keeping staff, emergency services, education and leisure facilities. Garran Lockers forms part of the Ice Locker Group.....read more

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