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The United Kingdom's National Risk Register - 2023 Edition

Emergency Planning

Print 0 46 false false false EN-GB X-NONE AR-SA At the time of writing this, the UK Government has just released the 2023 edition of the National Risk Register (NRR, HM Government 2023). In this, the UK Government is honouring its promise to promote greater transparency in risk assessment. The 2023 NRR is clear and concise.

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A Proposed Strategy to Advocate for Improved Civil Protection in the United Kingdom

Emergency Planning

National elections in the United Kingdom are likely to bring a change in the political complexion of the government. In a world characterised by rising levels of hazard and threat, improvement of the civil protection system is a necessity. It is common to find lags and inertia in civil protection. that are pertinent to the field.

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Protecting Mass Gathering Venues Against Drone Threats: How SIA and the Industry Are Leading the Way

Security Industry Association

In 2022, unofficially there were over 1,200 requests for SEAR designation, not all of which were approved – this indicates both awareness and need. More importantly, it exhibits that C-UAS is “top of mind” for security professionals. Weaponized UAS introduces new dimensions to criminal activities and acts of terrorism.

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Evaluating the Safety, Hazards, and Risks in Your Organization’s Physical Environments

Business Resilience Decoded

Episode 144: Evaluating the Safety, Hazards, and Risks in Your Organization’s Physical Environments When was the last time you evaluated the threats to your physical environment? There is so much to consider beyond processes and security. There is so much to consider beyond processes and security.

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Inclement weather response demands attention

everbridge

By adopting technology into common practices, we can vastly improve our response to all kinds of inclement weather and disasters such as winter storms, hurricanes, and earthquakes. public safety officials at all levels must account for distributing alerts in multiple languages.

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Threat Intelligence: A Key Capability for Our Turbulent Times

MHA Consulting

In recent years, we have entered a uniquely tumultuous period, one characterized by weird weather, global conflict, and heightened supply chain vulnerability, among other challenges. Threats related to environmental hazards that might occur in the vicinity of the organization’s facilities: train derailments, plant explosions, chemical spills.

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SIA New Member Profile: IXP Corporation

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member IXP Corporation provides emergency communications consulting, technology and managed services for public safety, governments, campuses and private industry. The company is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, with a nationwide base of clients. Tell us the story of your company.