Deep dives, expert insights, and sharp analysis from leaders shaping the future of security. From cyber threats to physical risk management, these articles go beyond the headlines to explore the challenges and innovations defining the industry.
Ethics in security isn’t a nice-to-have - it’s the line between protecting people and becoming a risk ourselves. Eva reflects on how ethical boundaries are tested under pressure, why “legal” doesn’t always mean “right”, and how trust, dignity, and accountability have to stay at the centre of decision-making in an increasingly volatile world.
As deepfake-enabled fraud becomes more automated, scalable, and sophisticated, organisations are being forced to rethink how they approach trust, verification, and human risk. In this Security Trends for 2026 Q&A, Aarti Samani examines why deepfakes are no longer a niche technology threat, how social engineering and broken processes are being exploited at scale, and what real resilience looks like in an era of autonomous fraud.
As the terrorism threat becomes more complex we are being challenged to rethink how preparedness and protection are approached. In this Security Outlook 2026 Q&A, Catherine Ling explores how terrorism and counter-terrorism are evolving together, why public awareness and organisational readiness matter more than ever, and how policy, preparedness, and culture will shape resilience in the year ahead.
As security risks become increasingly interconnected, organisations are being forced to rethink how they understand and manage exposure. In this Security Outlook 2026 Q&A, Dr John Akerele explores why compounded risk, human factors, and organisational culture now matter as much as technical controls - and why adaptability, curiosity, and presilience will define effective security in the years ahead.
The security landscape is shifting from standalone systems to integrated digital ecosystems. As we look toward 2026, the challenge for organisations isn't the technology itself, but the maturity of their governance and design. This interview explores why we must move beyond the hype of AI, the importance of supply chain transparency, and why the future of security is fundamentally human-centric.
The security industry is changing fast, and recruitment is struggling to keep up. Skills shortages, shifting expectations, and evolving roles are forcing both employers and candidates to rethink how they approach careers in security. This article reflects on where the profession is now, what’s driving these pressures, and why culture, development, and flexibility matter more than ever when building sustainable security teams.
In the kind of blunder that will be dissected in cybersecurity and intelligence training for years to come, a group chat on the encrypted messaging app Signal - containing the sitting U.S. Defence Secretary, Vice President, and senior officials - accidentally included a journalist. That alone would be a headline. But what happened inside that chat over the next three days was nothing short of a masterclass in how not to conduct national security.
In early February 2025, the compliance industry was stunned when a Presidential Executive Order was signed by President Trump, pausing the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and ordering the Attorney General to “review guidelines and policies governing investigations and enforcement actions under the FCPA”. While the initial period is set out for six months, it may be extended for another six months.
Over one million VAWG-related crimes were recorded in the UK during 2022/23, accounting for 20% of all police-recorded crime. At least 1 in every 12 women in the UK will be a victim of violence this year alone - and the true number is expected to be much higher due to underreporting.* The internet was meant to be a space for connection, learning, and progress. Instead, it has become a recruitment ground for extremism, radicalisation, and targeted hatred - and women are paying the price.
