Monday, 06 April 2026

Three London security company directors have been fined and been given a criminal record for failing to disclose information to the Security Industry Authority (SIA). The prosecution is part of an ongoing investigation into the use of fraudulent SIA licences. 

On 08 March 2021, two former company directors, Damien Burrell and Omar Nelson, were sentenced at Thames Magistrates’ Court. In a previous hearing, on 17 July 2020, both pleaded guilty to failing to provide information to the SIA. This is an infringement of the Private Security Industry Act 2001.

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2021 ReliaQuest Security Technology Sprawl Report reveals rapid increase in security tools limiting return on investment while increasing the risk of cyber threats

TAMPA, FL.  ReliaQuest has announced the findings of its 2021 Security Technology Sprawl Report with IDG, which surveyed 400 IT and security decision makers at companies with more than 1,000 employees on the effectiveness of their current security tools and technology stacks. The study found that on average, enterprises maintain 19 different security tools, with only 22% of such tools serving as vital to primary security objectives. The report also unveiled a lack of meaningful ROI metrics when reporting on security progress, as well as disparate opinions on objectives, tool effectiveness and security awareness amongst the organization between executives and operations on security teams.

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Digital Guardian meets customer demand for greater visibility and control of top communications and collaboration apps 

Digital Guardian has announced the release of DLP policy packs for top business communications and collaboration applications, Microsoft Teams, Skype, Slack, and Zoom.  The new policy packs help Digital Guardian customers enable secure communications and collaboration wherever employees are working by monitoring and controlling sensitive data sharing within these solutions. 

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Industry-leading private security firm Westminster Security has launched a new standalone close protection service for canines in response to a sharp spike in dog thefts across the UK due to the pandemic.
 

Further highlighted by the recent dognapping of pop star Lady Gaga’s two French bulldogs and the subsequent shooting of her dog walker in Los Angeles, dog thefts have seen a rise globally  due to the high demand for puppies during lockdown and the vast increase in prices as a result. With most retail stores closed and everybody spending more time at home, criminals have turned their attention to target our four-legged family friend for their illicit gains on the quiet streets and often remote outdoor dog walking areas. There are several reasons dogs are stolen - for resale or ransom, puppy farms, illegal dogfighting, and even human consumption.

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