HIGHLIGHTS FROM DAY ONE OF INFOSECURITY EUROPE 2022

Exhibitors at the ongoing Infosecurity Europe, 2022

Conference opens with gripping Keynote Presentation from Lieutenant General Tom Copinger-Symes of UK Strategic Command

More than 370 exhibitors take to the show floor

Infosecurity Europe, ExCeL London, 22 June 2022: The first day of 2022’s packed conference programme at Infosecurity Europe 2022 opened with a presentation from Lieutenant General Tom Copinger-Symes, Deputy Commander, UK Strategic Command. He held the audience in the palm of his hand for his session, Tackling the Uncertain Future of Security Threats, in which he described how UK Defence is meeting the threats and opportunities of the Information Age.

: THE EDITORIAL TEAM; Exhibitions; Posted On Wednesday, 22 June 2022 10:42

NATO Secretary General and President Macron discuss Madrid Summit preparations

During a visit to Paris on Tuesday (21 June 2022), NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discussed preparations for next week’s Madrid Summit with President Emmanuel Macron.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg meets with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron

Mr Stoltenberg and Mr Macron stressed the importance of NATO’s next Strategic Concept, which will be adopted by leaders in Madrid and will drive the Alliance’s future adaptation. At the Summit, which will take place from 28-30 June, Allied leaders will also take decisions to further bolster NATO deterrence and defence and support Ukraine for the longer term. Leaders are also set to discuss Finland and Sweden’s historic applications for NATO membership, and will meet with other close partners, including Ukraine, Georgia, and the European Union.

: THE EDITORIAL TEAM; International Security, Safety & Strategic Defence; Posted On Tuesday, 21 June 2022 15:38

SIA prosecutions over the last 12 months

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: THE EDITORIAL TEAM; Industry News; Posted On Tuesday, 21 June 2022 15:34

Belfast security operative prosecuted for providing false information

On Tuesday 14 June 2022, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) prosecuted a Belfast man at Laganside Magistrates' Court for providing false information and failing to comply with the Private Security Industry Act.

The case was brought by the SIA after its criminal investigation team carried out checks at Belfast’s Voodoo on Friday 2 August 2019.

Tomas Tolan of Belfast pleaded guilty after previously pleading not guilty. He was given a 12-month conditional discharge, ordered to pay court costs of £200 and a victim surcharge of £42.