Crime and Security Research
With less than two weeks to go until the Security Excellence Awards we are getting quite excited. The Security Research Initiative is a finalist in the Security Partnering Initiative of the Year category. Having been nominated a number of times for this in the past we are hoping that this year will be our year! The awards, now in their fourteenth […]
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When people think of organised crime, visions of the Godfather or the drug cartels of Breaking Bad often spring to mind. However, the landscape of organised crime is changing. With cyber crime now a far more lucrative business than the drugs trade, offenders are exploiting the anonymity and protection afforded to them by the online world to target more victims […]
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Perpetuity are pleased to announce that Deloitte, an international professional services firm, has become our newest member of the Security Research Initiative. They join a whole host of corporate and security companies, and we look forward to working with them in the future. The Security Research Initiative (SRI) is a rolling three-year programme of research, with each year producing a […]
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With Christmas approaching, many people see Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a great way to save money and find cheap deals. However, Action Fraud, the City of London Police and Get Safe Online have joined together to launch a campaign to raise awareness and warn people about the increased risks of online crime. Online fraudsters see the christmas period as a […]
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The BBC has recently reported that the police are investigating their first case of ‘cyber flashing’ after a commuter received an indecent image on her phone. The crime is the first of its type to be reported and police have encouraged anyone to report any similar cases. If you do receive any indecent images, the police have advised the public to […]
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At the start of the century it would have been unthinkable that public safety could be compromised by criminals sitting in their own living room. However, with the rapid increase in internet-connected devices, hackers can cause havoc on many different fronts. Consequently, IFSEC Global have highlighted 10 things that hackers could gain control of, or, already have done so. Here’s a list […]
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If you are going to IFSEC do please come and see us at our stand A550. Martin is making a few presentations including one for NEDAP who are joining the SRI. 10.45 Tuesday 17th June Tavcom Lecture Theatre What do criminals think of the new technologies? How does the modern criminal try to defeat systems or don’t they really worry […]
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Our security excellence survey is now closed. 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 […]
Read more‘I have been engaged with the SRI for a number of years and find that it provides me with valuable insight in to broad ranging issues. I often use the debate and output to challenge my own thought process and also use the research evidence to validate my internal decision making process.’ Barrie Millett, Director of Assurance, Security and Business Services, Mitie […]
Read moreMartin is the Director of Perpetuity Research and Consultancy International. He started the company in 2002 when it was formally launched by HRH Prince Michael of Kent. Martin is also a Professor of Criminology and for over two decades has been actively involved in a range of studies relating to different aspects of crime and its prevention. In the past […]
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