What happens after a forensic concern is reported? Newly published disclosures offer a revealing look behind the Forensic Science Regulator, from referral figures and statutory powers to CCTV standards and digital evidence. We examine what these historical records reveal, what they cannot establish, and why the answers matter to practitioners seeking confidence in the evidence that ultimately reaches our courts.

Nominations are now open for the 2027 UK Cyber OSPAs, recognising outstanding individuals, teams, products and initiatives across the cyber security profession. Entry is free across nine award categories, celebrating leadership, innovation and professional achievement. Nominations close on 19 January 2027, with winners announced at a gala dinner in Birmingham on 28 April 2027.

Nominations are now open for the 2026 US Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs), recognising excellence across the global security profession. Open to individuals, teams, and organisations, the awards highlight innovation, leadership, and measurable achievement across the sector. With national winners progressing to global recognition, the programme offers a valuable opportunity to showcase professional success and industry leadership.

Africa’s rapid adoption of mobile money is reshaping the digital economy, expanding financial inclusion while introducing new security and compliance challenges. This article explores the role of PCI DSS in cloud environments, fintech innovation across Africa, and how artificial intelligence is transforming fraud detection, customer experience, and trust in digital payment ecosystems.

The UK is strengthening national resilience by overhauling its Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) infrastructure—vital for transport, energy, finance and digital services. With rising threats from GNSS jamming, spoofing and electronic warfare, the UK is shifting to a layered, secure PNT architecture to protect critical systems and ensure continuity across the modern digital economy.