The Security Briefing

National Day Established to Honor UK Terrorism Victims and Survivors

mtilley@nineteengroup.com (Mark Tilley) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:30:31 GMT

The creation of a national day to honour the victims and survivors of terrorist acts in the UK has been welcomed by Figen Murray, the spearhead behind Martyn's Law.

Starting from today, the National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism will be held each year on 21st August as a way to remember and recognise those impacted by terrorism and support victims and survivors by amplifying their stories.

ChatGPT for Teens Brings AI Safety Into Focus

Karyee Lee — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:00:03 GMT

OpenAI is introducing a version of ChatGPT specifically designed for teenagers, as concerns around children's growing use of artificial intelligence put the safety of AI platforms under increasing scrutiny.

Miami's Hard Rock Stadium Enhances Security with Verkada's Unified Platform

mtilley@nineteengroup.com (Mark Tilley) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:02:02 GMT

Physical security leaders Verkada have announced a unified security operation at Hard Rock Stadium, the home of the Miami Dolphins and recently a FIFA World Cup 2026 venue.

In an effort to enhance fan safety and security at the 65,585-seat venue, Verkada's new deployment unifies video security, access control, guest management, intercoms and alarms into a single, cloud-based platform. This enables streamlined security operations at the requisite scale and speed that such a large-scale venue demands.

AI Facial Recognition Software Misidentifies Supermarket Shoplifter

mtilley@nineteengroup.com (Mark Tilley) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:53:02 GMT

Supermarket retailer Sainsbury's has suspended its use of live facial recognition technology at a London branch after a customer was wrongly identified as a shoplifter and asked to leave the store.

Matt Arnold was paying for his items at a self-service till in East Dulwich when he was stopped by management, whilst waiting for a staff member to approve an alcohol purchase.

Video surveillance market reaches $27bn as AI reshapes the industry

Karyee Lee — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:46:17 GMT

The global video surveillance market is continuing to grow as organisations invest in smarter cameras, analytics and increasingly connected security systems.

Drone Incursions Put Australian Defence Security in Focus

Karyee Lee — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:56:31 GMT

Unidentified drones have been spotted flying in restricted airspace around RAAF Base Williamtown, putting Australia's defence security and growing counter-drone capabilities back in the spotlight.

Smart Cities, Smart Security: ConSeC 26

mtilley@nineteengroup.com (Mark Tilley) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:49:45 GMT

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 October 2026 at the Hinxton Hall Conference Centre near Cambridge, the event brings together practitioners, innovators, and thought leaders from across the security sector for a full day of presentations, networking, and specialist exhibitions.

Museums Sector Hit by Cyber-Security Breaches

mtilley@nineteengroup.com (Mark Tilley) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:43:46 GMT

Several UK cultural organisations are dealing with the fallout from a cyber-security incident at technology firm Beacon.

Museums including the Foundling Museum in London, the National Videogame Museum in Sheffield, the York Museums Trust and the English National Ballet were among the arts institutions affected.

SIA Provide Update on Martyn's Law

mtilley@nineteengroup.com (Mark Tilley) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:55:23 GMT

Laura Gibb, the SIA's executive director for Martyn's Law, has given an update on the law's progress, as well as delivering new guidance on the notification requirement.

The SIA has clarified that once Martyn's Law comes into force, those responsible for qualifying premises and events will need to formally notify the Authority that they are fully compliant. A portal is being built to allow for this notification to be provided.

There will be a three-month window from commencement of the relevant section in the Act to submit a notification, with changes to be reported within 28 days after.

For qualifying events, the responsible person will need to notify the SIA within 14 days of the event being made publicly available.

For qualifying premises, the responsible person is qualified as the iondividual, organisation or company with control of the premises for the use that makes it subject to Martyn's Law.

Gibb commented: "We want to be clear that Martyn’s Law is not about stopping events from happening. It is about making them safer. The requirements are designed to ensure what’s expected is appropriate and reasonably practicable for the premises, and where strong protective security measures are already in place, these will provide a solid starting point for compliance.

"While the law won’t come into effect until next year, we know many of you already have some measures and procedures in place and are already thinking ahead about compliance. It’s a good time to start preparing."

New Project to Strengthen Protective Security Across Defence and Critical Infrastructure

Karyee Lee — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:10:09 GMT

A new South Australia-backed research project is set to explore how emerging technologies, human-centred design and collaboration can strengthen protective security across Australia's defence and critical infrastructure sectors.