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Continuity of purpose 24
When COVID-19 reared its ugly head at the
beginning of last year, organisations were taken
by surprise at the sheer speed with which the
virus spread and, indeed, the extent of its
impact across the globe. As David Thorp
observes, for practising business continuity
managers it was either a pedestal moment or
resulted in doors slamming shut before them
Open dialogue 28
Open platform IP video surveillance software
solutions provider Milestone Systems’ CEO
Thomas Jensen began his role at the start of
the global pandemic. Security Matters’ Editor
Brian Sims asks the seasoned business
executive and proven sales leader how the
company has navigated the intervening period
Securing buy-in 32
Research suggests that three-in-five CISOs
believe they will now have more security
budget at their disposal in the aftermath of
COVID-19. Joseph Carson looks at how they
can secure buy-in for their spending plans
Raising awareness 36
TINYg has been working in collaboration with
Deltar Training Solutions and the Institute of
Strategic Risk Management to fashion a new
training course for security professionals on the
vital subject of Terrorism Awareness and
Management. David Evans and David Rubens
chart its development path to fruition
Viva evolution 40
Matt Gilmartin, Shayne Hubbard and Anthony
Hildebrand explain precisely why they believe
now is an opportune moment for the security
industry to reassess its position and priorities
as well as its ongoing role in wider society
Viewing the bigger picture 44
Making the right choices when it comes to
surveillance system specifications and
procurement is now becoming more important
than ever before. Mike Burton examines the
critical factors meriting due consideration
Entry points 48
Brian Sims reports on the key takeaways from
the Security Matters-hosted webinar entitled
‘How Mobile Access Plays a Pivotal Role in a
Safe and Secure Return to Work Strategy’
Regulars
News 6
Security Prosecutions 14
Opinion: The Institute’s View 16
Security most certainly ‘matters’. Bob Martin
outlines the myriad reasons for this core belief
Opinion: ASIS in the UK 18
System integrations now drive enhanced
business insights, as Letitia Emeana discovers
Opinion: On Inspection 20
Smarter and more adaptable access control
solutions evaluated by Richard Jenkins
Opinion: Rule of Law 22
The Bribery Act has been in force for ten years.
Aziz Rahman assesses its legal impact to date
Security Products and Projects 50
The Last Word 52
Mike Reddington seeks to change public
perceptions about the security industry
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