SRI Publications Archives - Perpetuity Research

Report Launch: Covid-19 and the implications for the security sector: what happened and what has been and is being learned?

October 25, 2021 Charlotte Howell Leave a comment

Today the latest report from the Security Research Initiative is published – ‘Covid-19 and the implications for the security sector: what happened and what has been and is being learned?’ 83% of respondents felt that overall security had performed well in the crisis. 74% agreed or strongly agreed that security professionals have developed new skill sets that will be invaluable […]

Understanding influences on security as a career/job choice: what those working in the security sector think

November 3, 2020 Hannah Miller Leave a comment

The latest report from the Security Research Initiative has been published – ‘Understanding influences on security as a career/job choice: what those working in the security sector think’. Only 4% of respondents heard of work in security through a careers talk at school/college/university; the most prominent source of awareness was from a suggestion by a friend, colleague or family member […]

The Evolution of Physical Security Measures: assessing the benefits and implications

October 23, 2019 CT Leave a comment

The aim of this report was to develop a better understanding of the ways in which physical security measures are being enhanced by internet-enabled technologies which we refer to as ‘advanced technologies’ and the implications this has on security practice. While there are many potential benefits to advanced technology, there has been less focus on whether and how the benefits […]

The Barriers to Effective Buyer-Supplier Relationships in the Security Sector

October 4, 2018 Charlotte Howell Leave a comment

The aim of the research was to identify and discuss the factors in the buyer-supplier relationship that can impact negatively on the relationship, and ultimately on the success of the contract. The research is based on examination of existing literature, survey responses from 502 security professionals, and 40 interviews (20 buyers and 20 suppliers). Desired Characteristics Acknowledging that there is […]

Towards ‘A Strategy for Change’ for the Security Sector

September 18, 2017 Charlotte Howell Leave a comment

We have launched two reports from the Security Research Initiative addressing key considerations for the security industry. Together they seek to understand and highlight the ways in which private security can help protect the public – in private and public space – and the ways in which this role may be enhanced. They call upon various stakeholders to consider how […]

Tackling Cyber Crime: The Role of Private Security

September 28, 2016 Ashley Bennett Leave a comment

This Security Research Initiative Report highlights the crucial role that physical security suppliers and corporate security departments play in tackling cyber crime, albeit that this often goes unrecognised. In a survey of both physical security specialists and cyber specialists (supplemented by extensive interviews) 79% thought that physical security was crucial to tackling cyber, but 38% of the sample agreed physical […]

Beyond the Protection of Assets: The Broader Benefits of Security

September 21, 2015 Ashley Bennett 2 comments

In both corporate security departments and amongst security suppliers, there has been a very narrow focus on the benefits from services provided; in fact most often that focus has been on security benefits. But there is evidence that a host of other (non-security) benefits are derived from having good security. For the first time ever we will be able to […]

Aspiring to Excellence: The Case of Security Suppliers and Corporate Security

September 24, 2014 perpetuity-research 2 comments

What are the most important characteristics of an excellent corporate security department? What makes an excellent security supplier? Our latest Security Research Initiative report explores the characteristics needed to achieve outstanding performance as rated by both corporate security personnel and security suppliers. Views were also garnered on whether in practice excellence in security is actually being achieved. While overall the […]

Bundled versus Single Service Security: A Discussion

December 31, 2013 perpetuity-research Leave a comment

This study is based on interviews with suppliers and procurers of security services and looks at the benefits and drawbacks of providing security as a ‘single service’ or as part of a ‘bundle’ alongside other facilities management services. The report identifies a range of drivers that determines success or failure in outsourcing arrangements. You can download the full report below.

Introduction to Purchasing Security

December 30, 2013 perpetuity-research Leave a comment

The SRI has produced two reports on Procurement of Security. The first contains findings from a research study focussing on those engaged in the buying decision. It raises some interesting findings not least that the security sector believe that procurers often do not get best value for the money they spend. Procuring security is not an everyday exercise and so […]

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