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errorism, major crime and disorder, organised crime, cybercrime, various
forms of activism and protest are all challenges that security professionals frequently face.
Furthermore, organisations are increasingly concerned by extreme weather events and the impact on security. Social media and new approaches to intelligence sharing mean that organisations are able to take more ownership of pro-actively managing these events, rather than relying solely on the UK’s security services.
The evolving nature of intelligence sharing
Of course the police and government agencies remain the lead on the UK’s security strategy. With resources becoming finite, links have become stronger between the public and private sector as law enforcement and government agencies are becoming more forward-thinking in working with the private sector. Intelligence sharing with trusted partners within the private sector security sector is becoming more common, strengthening data-gathering opportunities and, inevitably, resilience.
Private security companies are building expertise in this area by creating intelligence and communication capabilities that pull together expertise in intelligence analysis, operational understanding and communication. These functions come in various guises, but most commonly as a Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC), due to the globalised nature of business. GSOCs are a valuable asset in the security toolbox, helping organisations to benefit from an intelligence-led approach to security.
Establishing a GSOC
The GSOC’s primary role is also to be a robust conduit for communication and situational intelligence during major incidents, to improve decision-making for all members of an incident command structure, and the deployment of the most efficient operational steps.
The strategy for an organisation investing in a GSOC, whether outsourced or in-house, is created around the need to have a more strategic and proactive approach to security planning, and to prepare for any type of major incident that may affect its people, assets and the brand.
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