Insights 29 February 2024 How FESS ECS cards are helping the push for improved competency standards across fire The skills gap remains an issue for those installing fire and security systems, but change is underway. So says Andy Reakes, Head of Growth, Joint Industry Board (JIB) & Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) and Trevor Jenks, National Training Manager at SSAIB. The two were on hand in the Expertise & Guidance Theatre at FIREX International 2022 in May to talk about the changes to the Fire, Emergency and Security Systems (FESS) ECS card and what it means for the sector. Read the full article here. Previous Post

Insights 29 February 2024 Is your home or small business built on secure foundations? Think again… Did you know that the standard router relied upon in homes and by thousands of small businesses is the most frequently attacked IoT device? James Willison, Project and Engagement Manager, IoT Security Foundation, explores the issue and reveals an ongoing initiative from the Foundation that is designed to better secure the devices. Read the full article here. Previous PostNext Post

Insights 29 February 2024 The next evolution of smart buildings, “Security will have a central role to play” Speaking at Facilities Show in May, co-located with IFSEC International, Ozge Celik Russell, Senior Analyst, Omdia, presented on how the smart building market is moving forwards since a pause in investment in the pandemic, adding that security will play a significant part in its evolution. Read the full article here. Previous PostNext Post