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Three more excellent articles have just been added to Safetell's website, highlighting the excellence of the company's offering:-
"The Evolution of Physical Security Measures in the UK
09 August, 2023
Over the years, the United Kingdom has witnessed a significant evolution in physical security practices, driven by changing threats (including the risk of terrorist attacks and an increase in violent crime), technological advancements, and an increased emphasis on safety.
Roughly 69.2 crimes are being committed against UK businesses every single hour, which is why physical security is a priority for every company. Let’s take a look at how security has evolved.
Locks and Bars ...
Safes ...
The Rise of Bullet and Attack Resistant Screens ...
Security Doors ...
Hostile Vehicle Mitigation ...
The Advent of Digital Security Systems
As technology rapidly advanced, the UK witnessed a paradigm shift in physical security measures with the emergence of digital security systems. Traditional physical barriers, while effective to some extent, were now complemented by sophisticated electronic surveillance, access control, and alarm systems. These digital security solutions revolutionised the way security is managed, monitored, and responded to.
Digital security systems encompass a wide range of technologies, including closed-circuit television (CCTV), biometric access control, intrusion detection systems, and remote monitoring. CCTV cameras, in particular, have become ubiquitous in public spaces, commercial premises, and residential areas, providing real-time monitoring and evidence-gathering capabilities.
The Safetell Difference
Safetell has been keeping businesses in the public and private sectors safe for more than 30 years. Both safety technology and crime have changed over the years, and so have we. We’ve not only kept up to date with the latest innovations; we’re proud physical safety pioneers.
If you would like to know more about improving physical safety for your business, get in touch with one of our experts today."
https://www.safetell.co.uk/insights/the-evolution-of-physical-security-measures-in-the-uk/
"Importance of Customised Security Solutions: Safetell’s Approach
09 August, 2023
Businesses across the UK are always at risk of crime, from threats from the public to burglary to terrorism. Over 600,000 crimes and over 100,000 burglaries are reported against businesses and commercial properties in the UK every year.
Implementing security measures such as security doors, entrance control solutions, and security screens can have a great impact towards protecting your staff, your building, and your assets, but a one-size-fits-all solution won’t be sufficient in every single scenario. You may need a bespoke solution that takes your specific business needs into account.
Why Is a Customised Solution Necessary?
While many companies are selling ready-made security solutions, typically limited to one type of product, they aren’t always suitable for your organisation’s needs. Here’s why a bespoke security solution is the best approach for most companies:
Address Specific Needs ...
Ensure Compliance with Regulations ...
Allows Optimal Resource Allocation ...
Enhances Effectiveness ...
Easy Integration with Existing Systems ...
Future Scalability ...
Why Choose Safetell?
One of the key advantages of Safetell’s bespoke solutions is their commitment to understanding the unique needs of each client. Rather than providing generic products and services, Safetell’s multi-disciplined team engages in a detailed design phase, working closely with clients to outline principles and processes. This collaborative approach ensures that every aspect of the project is tailored to the specific requirements of the business.
By taking the time to understand the client’s objectives, challenges, and site conditions, Safetell is able to offer comprehensive solutions that address their specific security concerns.
Customised Solutions ...
Strong Relationships
Successful Installations ...
Get In Touch With Safetell
Safetell has made hundreds of businesses in the private, public and retail sectors a safer place to work for more than 30 years. If you are interested in securing your business, get in touch with one of the experts at Safetell today, or request an obligation-free quote."
https://www.safetell.co.uk/insights/importance-of-customised-security-solutions-safetells-approach/
"Integrating Physical with Digital Security: A Comprehensive Approach to Business Safety
09 August, 2023
As more transactions and interactions move online, businesses are increasingly focused on and concerned with cyberattacks. But with the move to the cyber world and the Internet of Things, more devices are being used to connect to the Internet and access sensitive data; businesses have to protect an interconnected web of cyber-physical systems that requires a balance of cybersecurity and physical security.
Mobile devices and physical servers are becoming valuable targets for cybercriminals, and physical and cybersecurity have to go hand-in-hand. Access control, surveillance, and the use of security employees have an important role to play in the protection and monitoring of data and IT systems, and vice versa. In 2023, IFSEC Global found that 36% of IT and security professionals will invest in cybersecurity tools designed to enhance physical security.
A Multi-Faceted Approach To Safety
The main difference between physical security and cybersecurity strategies lies in the assets they protect. Physical security focuses on safeguarding tangible assets like buildings, equipment and people, while cybersecurity focuses on safeguarding intangible assets such as data and networks.
Physical security aims to prevent physical access to assets, whereas cybersecurity aims to prevent digital access. Both strategies employ multiple layers of prevention and detection.
Another distinction is that physical security is location-based, while cybersecurity is not dependent on location. This means that securing physical assets requires different strategies compared to securing information and data.
Physical security encompasses the protection of people, property, and physical assets from various physical risks like violence, theft, vandalism, and terrorism. Common physical security measures include entrance control solutions, security doors, glazing, walling and transfer units.
If physical security and cybersecurity aren’t integrated and function as standalone measures, there is a higher likelihood of successful attacks resulting in theft, economic damage, and the disruption of critical functions.
Physical security plays a role in protecting cybersecurity by limiting access to spaces where data is stored. Conversely, electronic security components connected to the Internet, such as key card door locks and surveillance cameras, can be targeted by hackers.
Physical security is essential for preventing unauthorised access, protecting intellectual property, and mitigating workplace violence, while a robust cybersecurity strategy ensures the security of sensitive data retained by physical systems. ..."
https://www.safetell.co.uk/insights/integrating-physical-with-digital-security-a-comprehensive-approach-to-business-safety/
"Integrating Physical with Digital Security: A Comprehensive Approach to Business Safety
... In the realm of cybersecurity, physical security aims to minimise risks to information systems and data. Access to systems, equipment, and operating environments should be limited to authorised individuals, virtually and physically.
Why Should the Two Approaches Work Together?
The physical and digital realms are too interconnected to adopt separate protection strategies. If there is a gap in entrance control, for example, a criminal can easily install viruses or malware in a company’s network using a simple USB. If a hacker can access an air conditioning system, they can increase the temperature to the point of rendering network servers inoperable, causing massive disruptions to the operations. If an attacker can infiltrate the telecommunications of a business, they can interrupt communication with emergency services during a physical attack.
Criminals may use physical access to install hidden devices, such as hardware or network interceptors, to intercept data or conduct surveillance. These devices can capture network traffic, record keystrokes, or eavesdrop on communications.
In today’s interconnected world, where the lines between physical and virtual reality are blurred, physical and digital security is necessary to improve the safety posture of your business.
The Benefits of Integrating Physical and Digital Security
The convergence of cyber-physical security offers numerous advantages:
Cost Savings ...
Improved Incident Response ...
Risk Reduction ...
Cybersecurity as a Foundation for Physical Security ...
Safetell’s Solution
Physical and cybersecurity function as two sides of the same coin. Each has a unique, overlapping role to play in the overall protection of a business, its employees, its customers, its assets, and its data.
If you would like to improve the safety of your workplace, get in touch with Safetell. With decades of experience improving the physical safety of businesses in a number of sectors, we can work with your physical and cybersecurity team to address your concerns and develop bespoke solutions that match your business needs."
https://www.safetell.co.uk/insights/integrating-physical-with-digital-security-a-comprehensive-approach-to-business-safety/