Skip to main content

SBD News

Smart security products and your home security

Smart security products and your home security

As part of National Home Security Month, Michelle Kradolfer, the Secured by Design National Manager looks at the use of smart products in the home and the risks that they can pose.

Euro Shopfitters Join Secured by Design

Euro Shopfitters Join Secured by Design

London/Essex-based aluminium and glazing experts, Euro Shopfitters, have joined Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative.

MBP Door Solutions ‘UK Doorsets’ renew membership with Secured by Design

MBP Door Solutions ‘UK Doorsets’ renew membership with Secured by Design

UK Doorsets have renewed their membership with Secured by Design (SBD), with a number of their SBD accredited doorsets having achieved certification for security, fire & smoke control.

Keeping your home safe and secure

Keeping your home safe and secure

As part of National Home Security Month 2023, Secured by Design’s Kenny McHugh, looks at some simple steps that everyone can take to keep their home safe.

Zaun welcomes Designing Out Crime Officers

Zaun welcomes Designing Out Crime Officers

The only British in-house manufacturer of woven and welded mesh fencing systems, Zaun, opened up their factory to police Designing Out Crime Officers from multiple constabularies across England and Wales recently as part of special insight days to both the company and its products.

The University of Sunderland secures police award for security

The University of Sunderland secures police award for security

The University of Sunderland has achieved the prestigious Secured Environments award for a second time, by demonstrating their commitment to good security management. The award was presented to the University on 3rd October 2023 by Superintendent Rob Bosson of Northumbria Police.

“SBD has played a significant role in several of our projects over the past 18 months”

“SBD has played a significant role in several of our projects over the past 18 months”

Experts in high security projects with a wealth of experience - its employees having worked on the most sensitive and high-profile sites and temporary events - Vaylia Integrated Security have renewed their membership with Secured by Design.

Cybersecurity for IoT devices, the PSTI Act explained - webinar

Cybersecurity for IoT devices, the PSTI Act explained - webinar

Discover the impact of new Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act legislation and the Secure Connected Device accreditation scheme run by Secured by Design during this webinar.

Security systems: What you need to know

Security systems: What you need to know

As part of National Home Security Month 2023, Police CPI’s Ken Meanwell looks at security systems, one of the many essential tools in the fight against crime, and what you should be looking for when purchasing an alarm system.

“By layering security with SBD approved products you can reduce the chances of falling victim to tool theft”

“By layering security with SBD approved products you can reduce the chances of falling victim to tool theft”

Tools in both tradespeople’s and company vehicles are regularly targeted by thieves, as they are expensive and easily disposed of at boot fayres or via websites.

“This just shows the huge range of issues that the problem solving model can respond to”

“This just shows the huge range of issues that the problem solving model can respond to”

Police CPI joined the Home Office as sponsors of this years’ National Problem Solving Conference, which focused on problem solving through effective partnerships, held between 3rd and 5th October.

Asgard’s new SBD accredited XXXL Metal Garden Sheds

Asgard’s new SBD accredited XXXL Metal Garden Sheds

Secured by Design member company Asgard Storage has extended their high security Centurion and Gladiator garden shed ranges with 3 new models.