AI: exploring the opportunities, mitigating the threats
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword in recent years, revolutionising various industries and transforming the way we live and work. AI refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
OPINION: Philip Ingram MBE on AI, the future or a threat?
SJUK columnist Philip Ingram MBE asks the question: Chat GPT and associated AI – the future or a threat? In an open letter in March 2023, Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak and other technology leaders made an extraordinary plea. They wrote: “We call on all AI labs to immediately pause for at least six months the […]
SJUK Exclusive: Novel cyber threat – is mobile device the answer?
As cybercrime becomes ever more sophisticated the answer may lie in apps, argues Philip Ingram MBE. When it comes to cyber threats the different types have almost become part of the lexicon of today’s language and certainly for security professionals. DDoS, ransomware, phishing, vishing, zero-day exploits and more, leading to loss of data, ransom payments, […]
Exclusive: Technology is critical to retail security
The retail sector is facing an unprecedented threat from crime both in store and towards staff, reports Philip Ingram MBE. Retail crime is growing and the challenges of dealing with it in a timely and cost-effective way are growing too. The latest British Retail Consortium Annual Crime Survey for 2022 highlights the scale of the problem […]
Exclusive: Biometrics are becoming a way of life
Biometric capabilities, once the preserve of state intelligence agencies, are now on the open market, as Philip Ingram MBE reports. Biometrics enable the recognition of individuals based on their biological and behavioural characteristics. Facial images are one form of biometric data. Others include DNA, fingerprints, irises and voice. The field of biometrics is growing as new […]
SJUK Exclusive: Continuing to counter terrorism
Philip Ingram MBE explains why the UK public must remain vigilant in spite of positive legislative change. Damian Hinds MP, Minister for Security and Borders, said: “The first duty of the Government remains to protect the public. It is vital that the government continues to consider how and where improvements can be made to combat […]
SJUK Exclusive: A growing Internet of Threats?
Philip Ingram MBE discusses the Internet of Things and the role legislation can play in ensuring that security standards are met. The Internet of Things (IoT) revolution has almost infinite capacity to enrich our lives and add value; virtually everything we see today can be connected to the web. The ‘Internet of Things’ was only […]
SJUK Exclusive: Equipping the operative
Philip Ingram MBE discusses the world of security equipment with a range of other industry professionals. As pressure grows on security budgets there is always a clamour to do more with less and this can often translate into more kit, less people. However, the security world is potentially about to be thrown into a degree […]
SJUK Exclusive: Legislation. Security. Conversation
Philip Ingram MBE explores why there will be such a busy relationship between security and government in 2022. There is no doubt that 2022 and 2023 will be huge years for the machinery of government’s engagement in matters relating to security. By ‘machinery of government’, I mean the whole of our political system including the […]
Exclusive: Retail security is a changing game
Philip Ingram MBE delves into the retail security landscape and explores how technology is transforming the sector. The pressure on retail has never been greater. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought in restrictions that have had a massive impact across the retail sector and forced many high street names to rethink their business structures, processes and […]