October 2025 Issue
This October, International Security Buyer explores how culture, technology and collaboration are reshaping the global security landscape.
Our Big Interview features Hazel McPherson, CEO and Founder of 4FOX Security, who is driving change in the UK cyber community. Hazel argues that resilience in cyber security cannot be built on technical skills alone. Diversity of thought, inclusive cultures and mentoring networks are just as important in creating strong teams as the tools they deploy. From relaunching BSides Bristol with a majority women speaker line up to developing new platforms such as Firewall & French Toast, Hazel demonstrates how community led initiatives are widening participation and redefining leadership in security.
Innovation also takes centre stage in our exclusive conversation with Rainer Kaese of Toshiba Electronics Europe. As the demands of surveillance grow, data storage remains a critical challenge. Kaese explains why hard drives, despite the growing visibility of solid state technology, continue to dominate surveillance storage. His insights into the use of CMR and SMR drives shed light on the balance between cost, performance and resilience in both small and large scale deployments.
Beyond these interviews, this issue explores the urgent security needs of rapidly expanding healthcare facilities in the Middle East, where layered approaches are essential to protect patients, staff and sensitive data. We also examine how critical infrastructure is being safeguarded by wide area surveillance, video analytics and integrated platforms that align operational resilience with regulatory compliance. In retail, our feature on dark deliveries highlights a neglected but increasingly pressing area of supply chain vulnerability.
Finally, we preview upcoming events SICUREZZA and PMR Expo, where innovation, collaboration and policy will all be under the spotlight. This issue reinforces a central message: resilience in security depends on people and processes as much as technology.
