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ASC panellists on stage during a seminar session

August 12, 2026 by Mark Tilley

Smart Cities, Smart Security: ConSeC 26

ConSeC 26, is the Association of Security Consultants (ASC) annual conference and exhibition, and one of the UK’s leading events for executive level security practitioners. Taking place on 29th Octobe...

Australia's 2026 Defence Strategy Signals a New Era of National Security Focus

Australia’s approach to national security is entering a new phase, as the government unveils its 2026 ...

Apr 16 2026

Retail Crime in the UK

Retail crime across the UK is rising at an alarming rate, with new data and recent headlines highlighting a ...

Apr 16 2026

Cybersecurity Spending in Australia Set to Surpass $7.5 Billion in 2026

Cybersecurity investment in Australia is continuing to accelerate, with new forecasts indicating that ...

Mar 24 2026

Nearly Half of Australians Anticipate Military Threat Within Five Years

Public concern around Australia's national security outlook is rising, with new research from Australian ...

Mar 23 2026

Australia Introduces Mandatory Security Standards for Smart Devices

Australia has introduced new mandatory cyber security standards for consumer smart devices, marking a ...

Mar 11 2026

Satia Rai Speaking at International Womens Day

International Women's Day: Empowering Women In The Industry

Across the safety, security and protective services sectors, the contribution of women continues to shape the ...

Mar 10 2026

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta. (Hollie Adam/Pool Photo via AP)

Australia and Indonesia Sign New Security Treaty to Boost Bilateral Cooperation

Australia and Indonesia have formalised a new security treaty, marking an important step in strengthening the ...

Feb 20 2026

Eddie Hall appears at the security event 2026 with Lathams steel doors

Eddie Hall to Appear at The Security Event 2026 with Lathams Steel Doors

The Security Event 2026 is set to welcome one of the most recognisable figures in British sport and popular ...

Feb 18 2026

Australia Deploys ANZAC-Class Frigates to Support Indo-Pacific Security and Regional Presence

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has commenced a new series of Regional Presence Deployments in 2026, with two ...

Feb 4 2026

A visual of a student or trainee using a VR headset in a simulated crime scene lab environment

Virtual Reality Transforms Crime Scene Investigation Training in Australia

Australian forensic education is undergoing a technological shift with the adoption of immersive virtual ...

Feb 3 2026

The Home Office Overhauls Police Funding Model

The UK Home Office has announced a major shift in police funding in England and Wales, scrapping the ...

Jan 21 2026

Anti-Hate and Extremism Laws in Australia Expand ASIO Powers

Australia’s Federal Government has introduced new draft legislation to strengthen anti-hate and extremism ...