United Nations recognise peace process developments in the country

he members of the Security Council welcomed encouraging developments in South Sudan’s peace process, including the beginning of the formation of a Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGNU), and recognised that this represents a significant step towards sustainable peace by the parties to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan.

The members of the Security Council also welcomed the spirit of compromise and political will demonstrated by the parties in order to create the conditions necessary to advance the peace process.

The members of the Security Council called on the signatories to the Agreement to finalise establishment of the R-TGNU and all transitional institutions, including the Hybrid Court for South Sudan, in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Agreement, which is necessary to build trust between parties and consolidate steps taken towards lasting peace.

The members of the Security Council commended the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) for its leadership in advancing the peace process for South Sudan, the mobilisation of the African Union and all other international stakeholders for their important contributions. The members of the Security Council underscored the need for continued and active engagement on South Sudan by the region and the international community to ensure that peace, stability and prosperity are restored in the country.

The members of the Security Council recalled the costs of continued armed conflict in South Sudan and stressed the importance of full implementation of the Agreement. The members of the Security Council urged all parties to ensure the full and meaningful participation of women, youth, faith groups and civil society in implementation of the Agreement.

The members of the Security Council expressed concern at the dire humanitarian situation in South Sudan and reiterated the need for the parties on the ground to facilitate, in a manner consistent with relevant provisions of international law, the delivery of humanitarian assistance.

The members of the Security Council underscored the pressing need for accountability for continuing human rights abuses, including sexual and gender-based violence, and violations of international humanitarian law in South Sudan. They welcomed the Comprehensive Action Plan to End and Prevent All Grave Violations against Children signed by the Government on February 7, 2020 and called for its swift implementation.

The members of the Security Council recalled the obligations for the Government of South Sudan set forth under the Status-of-Forces Agreement with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and called upon the Government to allow UNMISS freedom of movement to implement its mandate to protect civilians, monitor and investigate human rights, support the delivery of humanitarian assistance and support implementation of the Agreement.

The members of the Security Council stressed that actions which threaten the peace, security or stability of South Sudan may be subject to sanctions under resolutions 2206 (2015), 2290 (2016), 2353 (2017), 2428 (2018) and 2471 (2019).

The members of the Security Council reiterated their support for the people of South Sudan and reaffirmed their strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of the Republic of South Sudan.

Big Interview Abdullah Tanoli
Frontline
Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

Big Interview – Hero of Leicester Square

Rebecca Spayne of Security Buyer has the privilege of speaking with a real-life hero, Abdullah Tanoli, the hero of Leicester Square, about the saving of innocent lives  Can you take us back to the day of the Leicester Square incident—what happened, and how did you react in that critical moment?  It was 12/08/2024, a sunny morning at Leicester Square. I was working as a Loss Prevention Officer at TWG Tea. Everything felt normal until 11:30 a.m., when I heard a scream filled with panic. I instantly knew something terrible was happening. I looked outside and saw a horrifying scene- a man in his 30s was attacking an 11-year-old girl with a large knife. Her name was Laila, a tourist from Australia with her mother. She had been stabbed 8 times. Her face was covered in blood, and the fear in her eyes hit me hard. In that moment, everything else faded away. I just did what seemed right to me.  With courage, I ran towards the danger. I grabbed the attacker’s wrist and tackled him on the ground. After a struggle, he lost his grip. I kicked the knife far from his reach and held him down, twisted his arm and held it tightly, keeping my knee on his head. I shouted to call the police and an ambulance and urged my shop manager to call nearby security and upon his arrival I asked him to bring a first aid kit for the injured child. I held the attacker until the police arrived and never let my guard down. My eyes kept scanning towards the crowd for any other threat. In a situation like that, we never know if there is more than one attacker. Finally, police arrived, followed by medics, firearm police and a helicopter unit. They arrested the attacker and thanked me for my bravery.  Beyond anything I am thankful that I was there to help. And I’d do it again in a heartbeat to protect an innocent life.  What was going through your mind when you intervened in such a dangerous situation?  In that moment, my mind held only one thought: save the child and her mother. I didn’t think about who would take care of me if I got stabbed or if I didn’t survive. I was thinking as a human being who saw another human being in desperate need of help. I focused on how to stop the attacker. Where to hit to disarm him safely. It was my moral instinct. So, I couldn’t just stand and do nothing.  You have been widely praised for your courage. How has the public and industry response made you feel since the event?  Honestly, I never imagined that it would lead to such an amazing response. People started calling me “The Hero of Leicester Square”. The very next morning, I saw my photo on the front page of newspapers. I received gifts of gratitude and respect from people I had never met. It was incredibly heart touching.  The story went global. I’ve also been honoured with multiple awards. One of my proudest moments was receiving a letter of appreciation from the Mayor of London.  What lessons do you think your actions offer to others working in the security industry?  I believe my actions highlight something that goes beyond any job description or training manual. The power of human instinct, courage, and responsibility. We must be prepared and when a crisis unfolds, we have to make decisions in seconds that can save lives.  To everyone in the security industry, I’d say: Your uniform isn’t just fabric – it represents protection, vigilance, and trust. Wear it with pride, because what you do matters more than you realise. Always remember, one moment of courage can echo far beyond that moment itself.  What initially drew you to a career in private security, and how has that journey evolved for you?  I’ve always had a strong passion to join the military. I used to admire their discipline, courage, and commitment to protect their country and people.  When I moved to the UK, I joined the security industry, a field that, at its core, shares the same principles. What began as a job became a calling. That day in Leicester Square was a turning point, it showed me the real weight of our responsibility, and the powerful role we play in keeping people safe. This industry has not only given me purpose, but also pride.  What are some of the challenges that frontline security officers face on a daily basis that the public may not be aware of?  Frontline security officers face silent battles every day. While we may appear calm and composed, we’re constantly assessing threats, managing unpredictable behaviour, and staying alert for emergency situations. We’re expected to be strong, vigilant, and in control, even when dealing with aggression, abuse, or violence. The pressure to act quickly without hesitation is a challenge in itself… Become a Member and read the full interview here. 

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SentinelOne & AWS - Security Buyer
AWS
Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

SentinelOne Teams with AWS to bring Cloud Security Protection

SentinelOne announced that it is a launch partner for the new AWS Security Hub. The new collaboration builds on a long standing partnership between the two companies focused on co-developing the best AI-powered cybersecurity for customers running and scaling their businesses on AWS. Designed to detect, prioritize, and help remediate critical risks, AWS Security Hub correlates signals from multiple sources such as threat detection and vulnerability management. It enriches these signals with visualizations, natural language summaries, and automated response workflows to help organizations improve security posture, enhance decision-making, and minimize operational disruptions. As part of the partnership, highly enriched and correlated data findings in the AWS Security Hub can be ingested into SentinelOne’s Singularity Platform for AI-powered detection and response leveraging agentic AI capabilities in SentinelOne’s Purple AI as well as automated security workflows with Hyperautomation. “Co-building with AWS is one of the most valuable ways we plan to help customers meet their evolving security goals,” said Ric Smith, President of Product, Technology, and Operations, SentinelOne. “Our partnership with AWS Security Hub brings deep integrations that deliver the clarity, speed, and automation security teams need to defend complex cloud environments.” Through a deep co-building collaboration, AWS and SentinelOne have developed integrations across more than 20 key AWS services, allowing organizations to simplify security operations, improve visibility, and stay ahead of emerging threats. As a strategic AWS partner, SentinelOne works closely with AWS to continually innovate, delivering new features and joint solutions that address today’s most complex security challenges so customers can focus on driving their business forward, knowing their AWS workloads are protected. For more information on SentinelOne’s AWS integrations, visit AWS Marketplace: SentinelOne.

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Genetec - Security Buyer
analytics
Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

Genetec and Hanwha Vision

The latest in our ongoing series introducing Hanwha Vision’s pioneering partners, leads us to Ben Durrant, Account Executive at Genetec Inc. With a longstanding and successful technology partnership, Hanwha Vision and Genetec have delivered leading video analytics and surveillance installations in the public sector and beyond. Here, Ben discusses a recent project with Thames Valley Police and takes a look at what’s in store for video technology in public safety in the years to come. Can you briefly introduce yourself, your role at Genetec, and what your responsibilities involve? My name is Ben Durrant, I’m an Account Executive at Genetec, specialising in the public safety and law enforcement sectors. I support organisations to find the right Genetec and partner solutions for their goals, immediate needs, and future plans. Tell us about your experience working with Hanwha Vision, are there any standout projects you’ve worked on together? Genetec and Hanwha Vision have been working together for many years on key public safety deployments. There is a powerful and seamless integration between Hanwha Vision devices and the Genetec Security Center, offering customers next-level installations. A notable recent standout project we’ve worked on is the video security deployment for Thames Valley Police, the largest non-metropolitan police service in England and Wales. It is one of my favourites to talk about as it was so transformative for the region. It was a unique deployment that required close collaboration between the police, councils, Genetec, and Hanwha Vision. Several of the local authorities had systems in need of an upgrade, and an ambitious plan was formed to pool resources and have a single system that extended across the Thames Valley region to improve the safety of public spaces, decrease costs, and bolster efficiency. It was an undertaking that had never been attempted in the UK on this scale and was made a lot more doable thanks to the great working relationship between Genetec and Hanwha Vision. What were the main factors behind the success of this now award-winning project? The solution, designed by CDS Integrated Security Systems, was built on Genetec Security Center and incorporates a range of multidirectional AI-enabled cameras from Hanwha Vision. A key factor behind the Thames Valley Police project’s success was the robust cybersecurity offered by Hanwha Vision and Genetec. As a public body, Thames Valley Police and the local authorities require the highest levels of security within their technology. Knowing that both Genetec and Hanwha Vision follow stringent cybersecurity best practices, for example, user authentication, encryption, user access rights, and built-in audit trails, gave the Thames Valley Police team peace of mind that their video data was secure. Futureproofing was another focus for the team. They needed technology that met their needs immediately, with improved response times and situational awareness, but also a system that could scale and adapt as needs evolve. The Genetec and Hanwha Vision solution can add functionality as required, while remaining cost-effective and efficient, with all video footage accessible within an intuitive, single platform. What are some of the key uses of video technology for public safety? Video technology as it stands really has no limit thanks to the advances in hardware, computing power and, of course, AI and video analytics. In public safety specifically, video cameras are helping with investigations by providing clear evidence, for example, but also delivering city planning insights into vehicle or pedestrian movements, congestion, and much more. Video is also an integral part of the smart city, automating and delivering insights that make public spaces safer, pleasant, and more efficient. Looking ahead, how do you see video surveillance technology evolving in the coming years? Cloud has had a huge impact on video deployments over the past few years, and I see this momentum increasing as more organisations realise the flexibility that they can get through cloud or hybrid installations. In public safety, we are also seeing several successful deployments where a server is located in a central control room, utilising cloud technology for rapid deployments at events such as football matches and arena concerts, or to cover remote areas, including parish councils. All that’s needed is an internet connection, so it’s an attractive proposition for local authorities that may be more budget-conscious, that need additional infrastructure, or who, as was the case with Thames Valley Police, will benefit from collaborating across a region with additional authorities and resources.

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Altronix - Security Buyer
Altronix
Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

Altronix POE367 Delivers 277VAC Support

Altronix has expanded its power product line with the new POE367 power supply/charger designed specifically for 277VAC input environments. The POE367 offers a robust and efficient solution for powering IP devices, integrating with NetWay Spectrum Hardened PoE Switches at remote or industrial locations where high-voltage 277V power is the only option. The POE367 converts 208–277VAC input into a regulated 54VDC output, delivering up to 360W of continuous power. With integrated surge protection, LED indicators, and a built-in charger for sealed lead-acid or gel batteries, it ensures dependable operation and backup support in challenging environments. “The POE367 expands our high-voltage product family and enables integrators to meet power requirements in environments that were previously difficult to service,” said Ronnie Pennington, Director of Sales for the Americas at Altronix. “Together with our NetWay Spectrum hardened switches, the POE367 provides a robust, field-ready solution for remote deployments in virtually any environment.” The POE367 integrates seamlessly with Altronix NetWay Spectrum Hardened PoE Switches, delivering power, data, and battery backup for a complete remote IP security solution. Like all Altronix power products, it’s backed by a lifetime warranty for long-term peace of mind.

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IFPO x GSA - Security Buyer
Global SecurAlliance
Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

New Corporate Members for IFPO

The Global SecurAlliance (GSA) summer meeting on 16 June was held again at the stunning Château de Méry-sur-Oise on the outskirts of Paris. At the meeting it was announced that GSA had won a number of international tenders to supply security services to global corporations and, as a result, will be engaging more with IFPO regarding embedding its competency model and globally recognised security education and certification programs CPO and CSSM.    GSA Members employ 100,000 security officers in 28 countries with a total revenue of €2.6 billion. IFPO Global Advisory Board Member, Mike Hurst CPP® CPOI attending his third GSA meeting was able to present the GSA CEO, Patrick Senior, with their certificate of Strategic Partnership. Additionally, Mike presented Corporate Member certificates to Nick O’Connor of Bidvest Noonan and Marek Ruzicka of Czech organisation, M2C.  The French partner BSL were represented by Lyes Iguedjtal, Tarik Ikhlef CPP® and Gora Ndao. Global Securalliance (GSA) unites top-tier security companies within a cohesive, international alliance designed to meet the complex needs of today’s global clients. Through our structured organization and our GLOCAL 360° approach, we offer the benefits of multinational reach while preserving the flexibility, local expertise, and responsiveness required to deliver exceptional service. GSA and its members share a single goal: client satisfaction. Through collaboration and the GLOCAL approach, we deliver customized security solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client and country. This agile alliance ensures consistent excellence across borders; Think Global, Act Local.

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Access Control
Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

Launching Security Buyer Awards

Honouring innovation, leadership, and success across the global security industry at the Security Buyer Judges’ and Readers’ Awards 2025  Security Buyer is proud to officially announce the launch of the Security Buyer Awards 2025, a prestigious platform celebrating excellence and achievement across the commercial and public security sectors. The inaugural awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 13th November 2025 from 2–3pm, co-located alongside the Fire Buyer Awards, reinforcing the integral relationship between fire and security within critical infrastructure and public safety.  This landmark event is designed to spotlight the individuals, teams, manufacturers, and organisations that are setting benchmarks in innovation, operational excellence, and industry advancement within physical and digital security landscapes.  The Security Buyer Awards will feature two key award streams to ensure broad and meaningful industry representation:  Judges’ Awards  Assessed by an esteemed panel of external judges, including cross-industry experts and association representatives, these categories reflect outstanding achievement, leadership, and impact across operational and organisational levels:  Company of the Year – Recognising an organisation with demonstrable industry leadership, innovation, and consistent performance excellence.  Software of the Year – Honouring the most impactful security software, from VMS to AI analytics and incident management platforms.  Innovation of the Year – Celebrating pioneering developments pushing the boundaries of modern security practice.  Security Manager of the Year – Highlighting operational excellence and strategic leadership in security management.  Security Officer of the Year – Sponsored by IFPO – Recognising front-line excellence in professionalism, conduct, and effectiveness.  Woman of the Year – Celebrating a leading woman whose contributions have shaped the future of security.  DEI Champion of the Year – Sponsored by IPSA – Acknowledging exceptional efforts in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the sector.  Rising Star of the Year – Sponsored by Skills for Security – Shining a spotlight on emerging talent poised to influence the industry’s next chapter.  Association of the Year – Recognising the critical role of associations in advancing standards, education, and advocacy in the security profession.  Unsung Hero of the Year – Paying tribute to an individual making vital yet often unrecognised contributions to the security field.  Readers’ Awards  These exclusive, invite-only awards empower the Security Buyer Membership community to celebrate innovation from the perspective of active industry users and buyers. Voting will be open to registered members of the Security Buyer network, ensuring a credible and industry-validated outcome.  Camera of the Year – Honouring the most advanced and effective surveillance solution currently available.  Biometrics Solution of the Year – Recognising outstanding achievement in biometric security, from facial recognition to multi-modal authentication.  Perimeter Solution of the Year – Celebrating the best in physical perimeter protection and intrusion detection.  Access Control Solution of the Year – Acknowledging market-leading technology that enables secure, flexible, and intelligent access control.  A Dedicated Industry Platform  The launch of the Security Buyer Awards reflects the publication’s commitment to recognising and celebrating those who are pushing boundaries and elevating standards in security. By showcasing outstanding contributions from individuals and companies alike, the awards aim to inspire continued innovation and best practice across the sector.  Co-locating with the Fire Buyer Awards, the Security Buyer Awards will foster valuable cross-sector engagement while ensuring the unique contributions of the security profession receive dedicated recognition.  For further details on entry submissions, judging panels, and sponsorship opportunities, please visit the official website: securitybuyer.com/sbawards 

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