Crime and Security Research
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 […]
Read morePress Release Embargoed until 28th September The latest Security Research Initiative Report published today 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 […]
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Answer our new survey on tackling cyber crime in businesses – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SRI-cyber-crime – The role of private security and corporate security in addressing cyber crime has received relatively little coverage despite the growing threat of cyber crime, the significant consequences for businesses and the reality that the need for experts is in abundance, not least because police resources are limited. We are conducting […]
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The Sussex police have began to pilot a Business Crime Initiative in order to tackle business crime more efficiently. The initiative, which is starting out in Sussex and could grow if successful, aims to bring businesses and police closer together so they can fight business crime a lot quicker. A dedicated service will be set up, with the aid of […]
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Cyber security attacks are becoming an ever present threat to businesses in the UK, and the consequences of a cyber breach can be huge. Consequently, an article from Financier Worldwide gives companies advice on what to do and what not to do when tackling cyber security, also giving legal advice on the issue. Currently, due to the Data Protection Act, which […]
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Most organisations agree that security is needed in the workplace to prevent and respond to crime, but what, if any, are the wider benefits to other corporate departments like HR, Sales and Marketing, Finance, Legal, Procurement and Operations? Does good security help organisations to care for staff and increase their productivity? Does it give a competitive edge? Does it help […]
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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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The latest findings from the Security Research Initiative (SRI) revealed that the most highly valued characteristic of a security supplier is a strong focus on customer needs. While it is also important to have innovative and adaptive senior management more emphasis should be placed on achieving excellent management on the frontline. 489 corporate security personnel and security suppliers from around […]
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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 […]
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This years SRI study on security excellence is progressing well. We are asking what does an excellent security contractor look like? And what does an excellent security function look like? One of the most important issues is to distinguish between what you get from a good service that you don’t get from a bad one. We have read widely about […]
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