About
About Security Matters UK
Security Matters UK is an independent online publication for facilities managers, site owners and anyone else responsible for keeping people and premises safe. We explain how the industry works, what the rules ask of you, and what to check before you sign a contract.
What we cover
- Guarding and door staff: How manned security works, what a site assessment should cover and how contracts are usually set up.
- CCTV and alarms: Choosing systems, where the data protection rules come in, and how to keep them working.
- Access control: Keys, fobs and visitor management for offices, sites and shared buildings.
- Licensing and standards: SIA licensing, approved contractors and the screening standards buyers ask about.
- Events and retail: Planning security for busy spaces, from crowd flow to store detection.
- Lone working and risk: Practical ways to assess risk and look after staff.
How we work
AI helps us write our articles, and each one is checked before it goes live. We point to the official source wherever there's a rule or a figure, so you can read it for yourself.
Sometimes we mention a business that works in the field we're writing about, because readers may find it useful. We keep those mentions factual and we don't make claims we can't back up.
Corrections
If you spot something wrong or out of date, please let us know and we'll put it right.