1 October 2022 - Security Buyer Magazine

Training for Security Control Room operators

A new, pioneering training course for Security Control Room operators has been launched by CPNI As the national technical authority for physical and personnel protective security, the Centre for Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) has launched a new course for security control room operators. The course and associated guidance produced by CPNI enables businesses and organisations to plan, prepare nd respond to terrorist incidents, increasing the capabilities of Security Control Room operators and other security personnel. Uniquely based around research undertaken since 2017, the course offers world-first immersive exercises that simulate multiple terrorist incident scenarios, enabling delegates to practice decision-making in real-time, as if they were in a real control room. The course is informed by the recently updated guidance, developed through detailed analysis of previous terrorist incidents, extensive research that has included live simulations of attacks (as part of CPNI’s ASCEND trials) and surveys of existing Command and Control capabilities. The importance of security control room operators Through five years of research, we have found that most casualties in a terrorist incident occur within the first few minutes. In the initial period before emergency services have arrived on scene, the security control room is the front line of defence, leading and organising the initial response to the terrorist incident. Every second counts during an attack and every second that passes is an opportunity to keep the threat as far away from people as possible, assist those who need urgent help and assist the emergency services. Effective command and control is critical to mitigating the impact of terrorist incidents. Sites are unlikely to provide an effective response to a terrorist incident unless: Security control rooms are provided with the appropriate equipment, policies, and procedures. Operators are given the necessary training and time to practice and exercise the response. A need for better preparedness However, CPNI’s research has shown that UK businesses and organisations are not sufficiently prepared for terrorist incidents. Security Control Room operators are often unclear on what tasks need to be completed and whose responsibility each task is, resulting in duplication of effort and essential tasks. Terrorist attacks are perhaps the most challenging types of incidents an organisation will ever face. Fortunately, they are also rare, and most people will never encounter one. Training and rehearsal are often the only ways for SCR operators to gain and practise the necessary skills. Where and when The course is specifically designed for operators who work in Security Control Rooms within National Infrastructure sites and crowded places. It is also valuable for those directly responsible for the SCR operators. Over 120 delegates have attended pilot courses in 2022, including operators from transport, retail, sports stadiums and arenas, major events, office buildings, government buildings and other Publicly Accessible Locations across the country. Their feedback confirmed the need for the course and particularly the value of the fully immersive exercises in making operators more knowledgeable, more confident, and more experienced in acting appropriately, fast and effectively. Regarding the course, a CPNI spokesperson has said: “Our goal is to make Security Control Room operators across the country feel as ready as possible to respond to a terrorist incident, as this is crucial to ensuring the safety of the British public. Understanding responsibilities, and a quick response can only be achieved by being well prepared. “Existing training courses tend to consist of “tabletop exercises”, but our new course is the first to be informed by comprehensive research and offers delegates realistic immersive exercises to give them practical, hands-on experience of operating under the pressure of simulated terrorist incidents. We have received fantastic feedback from recent attendees and look forward to working with many more security control operators over the coming months and years to enact our belief that acting fast saves lives.” The 5-day course only hosts a small number of delegates at a time (maximum 24) to enable them to get the most out of the experience as they are supported by expert trainers. Spaces are available from January 2023 onwards at locations across the country. To read more news and exclusive features see our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @Secbuyer Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Licensing SAVI work with NTIA on spiking awareness

UK News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

With the new academic year underway, bringing with it a wave of new students, Licensing SAVI have been working with the Night Time Industries Association to raise awareness amongst those working in nightlife settings of the latest safety advice when it comes to spiking. Licensing SAVI have been working with the Night Time Industries Association – a Trade Association and Membership Organisation that promotes the unique contribution of The Night Time Industry in the UK and internationally – with the production of posters highlighting the issue of spiking, taking every report seriously, giving advice around both its prevention and recognising the symptoms of spiking. Mark Morgan, who runs the Licensing Security and Vulnerability Initiative (Licensing SAVI) said: “We’ve seen a lot of adverse media in relation to drink spiking within licensed premises over the past year, which is of real concern at a time when there is such a focus upon the safety of women and girls in particular. “We have been working with the National Police Chiefs’ Council to support venues in tackling recent spiking trends and have written good practice guides for venues and customers. Alongside this, we have worked with behavioural scientists from the National Crime Agency to develop offender-focused posters and digital screen displays, targeting those most likely to cause harm and moving away from traditional ‘victim blaming’ campaigns. We’ve also supported newly produced posters with the Night Time Industries Association to promote awareness of how staff at licensed premises can support victims and prevent spiking. “There are simple steps which can be taken to avoid this, from venues displaying prominent signage reminding customers not to leave their drinks unattended and not to accept drinks from strangers; training all staff in the danger of drinks being spiked – remember alcohol is the most common form of spiking, so confirm that the person actually drinking wants double measures etc when ordered, encourage staff to monitor unattended drinks; making all staff aware of the types of vulnerability, what they can do to reduce vulnerability and the necessity to provide immediate assistance to any customer feeling dizzy, disorientated or showing signs of intoxication. If anyone is acting suspiciously around unattended drinks, ask them to leave or call the police immediately if spiking is suspected. Venues can also consider providing stopper devices, such as lids to put on drinking vessels, which can reduce the risk of a drink being spiked. “For customers, if your drink has been spiked, it’s unlikely that you’ll see, smell or taste any difference, albeit some drugs may taste slightly salty or smell unusual. If you start to feel strange or feel that your drink has had more of an effect on you than it should have, get help immediately. Try to avoid drinking too much alcohol, particularly when in unfamiliar surroundings as you could make risky decisions and become less aware of potential danger. Never leave your drink unattended and keep an eye on your friends’ drinks. Be careful about accepting a drink from someone you don’t know. Think about drinking bottled drinks and avoiding shared drinks. Please don’t provide personal details, especially your address, to someone you’ve just met. You should plan your nights out and travel arrangements, using only recognised travel routes and providers. To read more news and exclusive features see our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer UK @SecurityBuyerUK @SecbuyerUK Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Mimecast are exhibiting at GITEX 2022

Mimecast, an email and collaboration security company, will showcase the availability of the Mimecast X1 Platform at GITEX Technology Week 2022. The widespread adoption of hybrid work environments coupled with the increased usage of digital-centric communication channels has expanded the attack surface – creating new organisational security risks for both people and data. By safeguarding email and business communications, the Mimecast X1 Platform is engineered to leverage a rich source of intelligence to learn about people and how they collaborate. These insights enable organisations to work protected by protecting their people, data, and communications. Gartner forecasts that 50% of C-level executives will have performance requirements related to risk built into their employment contracts by 2026. The Mimecast X1 Platform is designed to mitigate risk across email communications – the No. 1 attack vector – and help empower organisations to secure their workplace environment wherever work happens. It serves as the foundation of the Mimecast® Product Suite – built to drive industry-leading detection capabilities, deliver reliability, resilience and scale, and transform data into insights that turn email and collaboration security into the eyes and ears of organisations worldwide. The Mimecast X1 Platform encompasses four core innovations designed to mitigate risk and manage complexities: Mimecast X1 Precision Detection: Mimecast X1 Precision Detection is engineered to apply the latest advancements in AI and Machine Learning and enable intelligent detection of emerging and unknown threat types, while layered protection keeps users safe all the way down to the point of risk. The industry’s most robust view of the email threat landscape – derived from Mimecast’s inspection of 1.3 billion emails daily – powers instantaneous blocking of the vast majority of email-based threats. Mimecast X1 Service Fabric: By allowing customers to grow securely and seamlessly and uncover user insights that can accelerate detection and response, the Mimecast X1 Service Fabric provides the foundation for cloud-delivered security at scale. Mimecast X1 Data Analytics: Providing the foundation for a wide array of services and capabilities – from the discovery and analysis of new threats and accelerated product innovation to rich context for threat researchers and support for cross-correlation of data with systems beyond email – X1 Data Analytics is built with one primary goal in mind: making information actionable for customers. Mimecast Extensible Security Hooks (MESH): MESH exposes a vast API ecosystem that supports fast, simplified integration of Mimecast with existing security investments. Hundreds of integrations to third party security solutions have been implemented, spanning SIEM, SOAR, EDR to TIP and XDR. The result is reduced complexity, lowered risk, and optimised security investments. Werno Gevers, cybersecurity expert at Mimecast, says: “GITEX offers companies a great opportunity to share new solutions with the market and connect with customers, partners and other likeminded organisations. For Mimecast, it’s also an opportunity to share our new vision of helping the world work protected and the importance of an integrated ecosystem. Since we’re sharing a stand with our partner Netskope, we looking forward to showcase how organisations can leverage Netskope’s security cloud and Mimecast’s email security to provide better protection and response against a broad range of malicious actors.” Mimecast will be sharing a stand with API partner Netskope in Hall 1 – E2. To read more news and exclusive features see our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @SecbuyerME Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Spanish Architects partner with ASSA ABLOY

UK News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

Fenwick Iribarren Architects have many years’ experience working with BIM. They have benefited from its transparency on projects in Spain and abroad. For Campus Acciona, a landmark new business and office development in the Hortaleza neighbourhood of Madrid, they sought a trusted BIM partner to streamline the specification process. According to Javier Iribarren, BIM brings many collaboration advantages to complex workflows: “Projects are much more coordinated between the different disciplines, resulting in a more developed project arriving on site,” he explains. “In a few years it is going to be the only way of developing these projects.” For their Madrid project, Fenwick Iribarren aimed to save time in coordinating specification and parameters between building materials and their Revit design. Ensuring software packages work together creates a transparent “living model” with the right level of detail, as well as an up-to-date document resource with long-lasting value for building maintenance and security teams. They also believed this project’s success would introduce their other stakeholders in real estate development to the merits of a strong BIM partnership. BIM partnership between architect and ASSA ABLOY Partnering with an ASSA ABLOY specification and BIM specialist based in Spain helped coordinate the fast-changing information that Fenwick Iribarren require through design stage. They could quickly share alternative scenarios via the BIM model, for example. “The BIM process is an ongoing dialogue, a process which helps architects, building contractors, investors and project owners to work collaboratively,” says Marc Ameryckx from ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA. “More than just workflow management or virtual modelling, BIM is a data-rich collaboration.” “For a large, 554-door development like Campus Acciona, the transparency and efficiency benefits of a BIM partnership are huge.” Time and effort saved with Openings Studio software Openings Studio streamlines information flow from ASSA ABLOY’s specification database directly to an in-progress Revit design. All kinds of solutions — from door closers to mechanical cylinders— are available with a few clicks. This replaces the time-consuming process of adding door parameters manually. “The software is very easy to learn,” Javier adds. “It is especially useful to update changes since it detects updates in the model. A high level of programming is not required and you don’t need to use other packages like Excel to extract or import schedules.” “The workflow and the after-care experience have been great.” The range of solutions available from ASSA ABLOY also helped save specification time. “ASSA ABLOY’s comprehensive range includes door systems and electronic locks and strikes, innovative door closers and access control solutions tailored to the office sector,” adds Marc. Campus Acciona is equipped with ASSA ABLOY Door Closers (DC340, 500, 700 and 840); TESA TOP mortise panic exit devices; CF60 series fire rated mortise locks; Cubo single lever handles; and TX80 Euro profile high-security double cylinders. To read more news and exclusive features see our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer UK @SecurityBuyerUK @SecbuyerUK Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Dahua to showcase innovations at GITEX 2022

Event News, News Desk / Ghyslaine Cordrey

Dahua Technology, the video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, today announced its participation at GITEX Global 2022, the Middle East’s premier technology exhibition. The company will showcase its full range of security solutions and highlight its latest immersive LED Screen at the event. Committed to its mission of enabling a safer society and smarter living, Dahua Technology offers innovative end-to-end security solutions, systems, and services to create value for city operations, corporate management, and consumers. The company works across multiple verticals, providing diverse security solutions to transportation, banking & finance, building and critical Infrastructure sectors. Their powerful, proprietary R&D develops software and customizes functions that cater to specific customer requirements. In addition to their smart CCTV solutions, Dahua also manufactures LED and LCD screens in partnership with Rainbow LED in the UAE, expanding the company’s offerings to a much wider range of products. “GITEX Global is an important platform for Dahua Technology to display our full suite of reliable and comprehensive solutions and engage with some of the industry’s biggest business innovators and executives, on a regional and international scale,” said Brant Shen, General manager – UAE, Oman, Yemen at Dahua Technology. “Our presence at GITEX affirms our commitment to the region and allows us the opportunity to establish strategic partnerships that will expand Dahua’s presence in a very relevant market.” “Beyond our line-up of security products, we are also spotlighting our immersive LED screen that gives viewers the impression that they are within the scene. This technology is widely used in China, in the TV and film production industry, and we are excited to bring it to the region’s most-anticipated technology exhibition this year,” Shen added. Dahua’s newest immersive LED display solution will be the centrepiece of the booth. Composed of LED screens on three sides and controlled by a special LED control system, the solution allows visitors to have a deeply immersive experience with Dahua’s latest technology. Other products onsite will include Dahua’s glass-free 3D LED display, a LCD digital touch signage kiosk powered by Android with a central management system called Dahua MPS, Dahua’s new interactive whiteboard. Compatible with both Zoom and Microsoft Teams’ conference software, the Smart Interactive Whiteboard comes with a 4K camera with an ultra-wide FOV that supports basic file sharing, wireless screen sharing, reverse control and screen grouping among a host of other rich features. Rounding off their extensive line-up of solutions is Dahua’s multi-platform, high-definition video conference system with built-in support for directional audio, making it the perfect system for conferencing. Dahua Technology will be at Stand H4-D1 in Hall 4. Product experts and senior executives from the company will be available to interact with visitors during the exhibition and guide them through Dahua’s entire catalogue of video surveillance devices, as well as its smart IoT and digital signage solutions. To read more news and exclusive features see our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @SecbuyerME Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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