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In a modern world, we face many security challenges. Our research explores how we can effectively protect the safety of people, organisations and societies – both physically and electronically.

In this Security and Risk theme blog, our experts cover topics including government regulations, online safety, cyber wars and travel security.

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In a modern world, we face many security challenges. Our research explores how we can effectively protect the safety of people, organisations and societies – both physically and electronically.

In this Security and Risk theme blog, our experts cover topics including government regulations, online safety, cyber wars and travel security.

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‘Scambaiting’: why the vigilantes fighting online fraudsters may do more harm than good

21 June 2021 7 min read

Professor Mark Button writes for The Conversation on why vigilantes fighting online fraud are controversial and may do more harm than good

Man in dark room sat in front of brightly lit laptop

Lockdown 3: stricter rules could lead to more vulnerable people going missing

21 January 2021 6 min read

A third lockdown could result in more vulnerable people going missing and being exposed to dangerous situations

New grant to study the Sahel crisis Researchers receive £50,000 grant to study one of the worst humanitarian crises

15 December 2020 6 min read

Researchers from the the Centre for European and International Studies Research receive £50,000 grant to study one of the worst humanitarian crises.

Spotting liars is hard but our new method is effective and ethical Cody Porter writes about a new approach to spot liars based on interviewing technique and psychological manipulation.

08 December 2020 6 min read

Cody Porter writes about a new approach to spot liars based on interviewing technique and psychological manipulation.

The Royal Navy’s Role in Operation Chromite: ‘An Audacious Amphibious Operation, Executed Most Brilliantly’ Dr Steven Paget of Portsmouth Business School reflects on the UK’s contribution to the Korean War

30 November 2020 9 min read

Dr Steven Paget of Portsmouth Business School reflects on the UK’s contribution to the Korean War and their role in Operation Chromite.

Deciding Life or Death Professor Peter Lee discusses decision making when lives are on the line

03 July 2020 Professor Peter Lee 6 min read

Professor Peter Lee discusses decision making when lives are on the line

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Coronavirus, rail blockades: Crisis management plans protect companies Crisis management plans are a powerful tool for organisations to remain resilient during operations when unforeseen circumstances disrupt the availability of critical infrastructure, explains Sean Spence for The Conversation

09 March 2020 9 min read

Sean Spence, doctorate student in Security Risk Management, at the University of Portsmouth, writes for The Conversation about crisis management plans to protect companies.

How much will Harry and Meghan's security cost when the government stops paying? A recent Angus Reid poll found that almost 73 per cent of Canadians do not support the idea of taxpayers covering the security costs for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, explains Sean Spence for The Conversation

02 March 2020 6 min read

Sean Spence, doctoral student in Security Risk Management, at the University of Portsmouth, writes for The Conversation about the choice of Canadian Government not to fund Prince Harry and Megan Markle's security while they live in Canada

Vigilantes and private security are policing the internet where governments have failed The new tightening of government regulation on private security warrants further research to determine if the controls are adequate, explains Professor Mark Button for The Conversation

19 February 2020 5 min read

Mark Button Professor of Security and Fraud at the University of Portsmouth, writes for The Conversation about the Government's decision to introduce regulations to better control the activities of private security which warrant further research and investigation to determine if the controls are adequate.

Rodrigo Duterte terminated a military agreement with US – why it could push Philippines closer to China The alliance with the Philippines was a key part of US strategy in countering Chinese expansionism in the region, explains Dr Tom Smith for The Conversation

17 February 2020 8 min read

Tom Smith, Principal Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Portsmouth, writes for The Conversation about the future of military collaboration between the US and Philippines following a terminated agreement

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