Crime and Security Research
This year the Security Research Initiative is taking on a new project looking at the role of the private security sector in tackling cyber crime. As cyber crime is quickly growing and evolving, the threat posed to businesses and individuals is irrefutable. Unlike conventional crimes we are all very likely to be victims of a cyber attack; it is almost guaranteed. It is […]
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IFSEC International has compiled a list of the 50 people they consider to be the most influential in the global security and fire industries. Perpetuity Research Director, Martin Gill, was placed 7th. In 2013 IFSEC placed him 13th in the top 40 most influential fire and security experts in the world and in 2015 he rose to 7th. It has been […]
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On June 3rd Janice Goldstraw-White spoke at the CIFAS Annual Fraud Conference held in London. Her presentation looked at the motivations of fraudsters and was based on the findings from her research interviews with over 40 convicted fraudsters in prison. Through examining the unique characteristics of fraud, she outlined how these influence the decisions made by individuals to commit fraud […]
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Identity fraud has been identified as a key challenge for organisations and consumers accounting for nearly half (47%) of all fraud recorded in the first quarter of 2015. The threat is increasing and anyone can be a victim. This week CIFAS, the UK’s fraud prevention agency has revealed nearly a third increase in identity fraud. The number of recorded victims […]
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Following on from the success of the Marlowes Shopping Centre in January, as the first shopping centre to achieve the Secured Environments Award, we are now pleased to announce that a further 13 shopping centres from around the UK including the South, Midlands and Scotland have registered for the police accreditation. Secured environments is a security risk management accreditation offered […]
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Perpetuity Research would like to invite you to IFSEC International this year. We are long-time supporters of the event and has been a staple date in the diary for the security industry. IFSEC International will be hosting hundreds of suppliers, leading global technology solutions, the latest knowledge in the IFSEC Academy. There are a host of new features including Safe […]
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This month Professor Martin Gill appeared on BBC local radio and South Korean radio with Henry Shinn discussing identity theft. South Korea is facing a major identity theft problem, and Martin spoke about our own research with victims and offenders and some of the key trends in patterns of behaviour and potential responses. You can listen to the interview on […]
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In research commissioned by Churchill Home Insurance, Perpetuity Research interviewed 15 convicted burglars to help understand burglary and how it can be prevented. The burglars we spoke to cited drug addiction and the need to get hold of ‘quick easy money’ as a key motivation for burglary. People who commit burglary often look for an easy opportunity. Burglars reported looking for an open window […]
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In research commissioned by Churchill Home Insurance, Perpetuity Research interviewed 15 convicted burglars to help understand what factors motivate burglary. Burglars reported enjoying the ‘thrill of the chase’ or the ‘buzz’ of breaking into peoples homes. However the findings revealed that the need for money to fund drug addictions was a major motivation for many burglars, who would steal goods […]
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The latest findings from the Security Research Initiative (SRI) revealed that the top three most valued characteristics of a corporate security department are: understanding threats, having an effective security strategy and having objectives aligned with that of the company. 489 corporate security personnel and security suppliers from around the world were asked to rate various characteristics of outstanding performance. While overall […]
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