What is the UK’s security industry?
What is the UK’s security industry?
The UK’s security industry is diverse – 11,500 companies, providing products and services for everything from the response to the Ebola crisis, […]
Read moreHome Secretary’s speech on counter terrorism
Home Secretary’s speech on counter terrorism
Counter terrorism is dependent on a successful public-private partnership. This morning, ADS was invited to attend the Home Secretary’s speech on counter […]
Read moreLaunch of an “Academic Market Place” for security research
Launch of an “Academic Market Place” for security research
ADS, in collaboration with the Research Councils UK Partnership for Conflict, Crime and Security (PaCCS) Research (formerly the Global Uncertainties Programme), is […]
Read morePolice Procurement Consultation – ADS response
Police Procurement Consultation – ADS response
On Friday 24 October, ADS submitted a response to the Home Office Police Efficiency Team’s informal consultation on Possible Criteria for Mandating Police […]
Read moreSecurity industry supporting Ebola crisis response
Security industry supporting Ebola crisis response
The UK’s security industry is supporting the international response to the Ebola crisis. For example, The technology of Andover-based Bioquell UK Ltd, […]
Read moreSynergies between Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime
Synergies between Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime
Today, the Home Office announced that plans to review the structure of counter terrorism policing – in particular whether responsibility for CT […]
Read moreCyber insecurity – what to do about it?
Cyber insecurity – what to do about it?
Hardly a week – if not day – seems to go by without a serious vulnerability emerging in the systems used by […]
Read moreADS and UK Cyber Security Forum announce partnership
ADS and UK Cyber Security Forum announce partnership
Yesterday, ADS announced a new partnership with the UK Cyber Security Forum at the Malvern Festival of Innovation’s Cyber Security Innovation Showcase. The UK […]
Read moreSurvey on the government’s export support schemes
Survey on the government’s export support schemes
The Ministerial Working Group on Defence and Security Exports has commissioned the Cabinet Office to produce a paper on ‘structural impediments’ to […]
Read moreADS input to National Audit Office report on cyber security
ADS input to National Audit Office report on cyber security
On 10 September, the National Audit Office (NAO) published an Update on the National Cyber Security Programme. This report assesses the government’s […]
Read moreReform of the emergency services
Reform of the emergency services
The Coalition Government, through the Home Office, has led an extensive programme of police reform. Whilst the reforms seemed initially to increase the complexity […]
Read moreSecurity Innovation & Demonstration Centre (SIDC) – pilot project
Security Innovation & Demonstration Centre (SIDC) – pilot project
As part of the Security and Resilience Growth Partnership, ADS is leading the work of the UK’s Security and Resilience Industry Suppliers Community (RISC) […]
Read moreNew website for the UK’s Security and Resilience Industry Suppliers Community (RISC)
New website for the UK’s Security and Resilience Industry Suppliers Community (RISC)
The UK’s Security and Resilience Industry Suppliers Community (RISC) was formed in 2007, at the instigation of the Home Office. ADS is […]
Read moreSecurity Sector – Summer Reading List
Security Sector – Summer Reading List
As the summer holidays begin, I thought I would suggest a short and topical “reading list” for those interested in the security […]
Read moreReview of DFID Framework Agreements
Review of DFID Framework Agreements
The Department for International Development (DFID) is undertaking a review of its Framework Agreements. DFID is seeking supplier input to feed into […]
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