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20 December 2011: A great year for CornerStone
It's been a great year for CornerStone and in addition to the Company continuing to grow and being selected by a number of major global organisations to provide Security related design and advice, CornerStone were awarded not just one but two major industry accolades.
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20 December 2011: Football crazy
The CornerStone 6-a-side team are now in their third season. Its been a bit of a roller-coaster ride for some of the team, as Jon Roadnight explains “Some of the older players took a while to get match fit but then we went on a long unbeaten run and were top of the table for a while”. Needless to say, it didn’t last, but finishing their second season in third place was viewed as an achievement.
Anyone interested in challenging CornerStone to a match should contact Jon Roadnight via email at jon@CornerStonegrg.co.uk |
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20 December 2011: CornerStone in the community - Charity news
In 2011 CornerStone selected to support the Freedom Charity as a consequence of their great work throughout the Country. The Freedom Charity was established to save the lives of vulnerable children and young people who are at risk of, or are subjected to violent crimes, dishonour-based violence and forced marriages throughout the UK.
The Charity provides a range of excellent services including education programmes, publications as well as running a 24-7 helpline. CornerStone's support this year will go towards the Charities aim of providing every teenager in the UK with a copy of their book 'But it's Not Fair' along with the delivery of a teachers resource pack and lesson plans on forced marriages and the signs to look out for.
Details about Freedom Charity, including how to donate can be found at www.freedomcharity.org.uk |
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20 December 2011: Physical Security Information Management – unique expertise
It's been a busy time for CornerStone during the past year having undertaken a number of PSIM projects and continued their in-depth market research in various parts of the World. "We firmly believe that CornerStone's market and product knowledge is second to none. We have been very actively assessing the major PSIM/Situational awareness products for a number of years now and have developed a thorough understanding of both technical capability and sector experience" commented CornerStone's Jon Roadnight. "Our Clients benefit greatly from all of this hard work as it is a fast moving environment and one where making an informed decision is vital".
The CornerStone design process focuses on understanding their client requirements in detail and only once this has been achieved are they fully able to match the right product to meet these needs.
"Some Consultants enter into a design process with the solution already defined" Jon continued. "This approach will work occasionally but more often than not it results in a miss-match that really doesn't work for anyone. Our approach is all about defining the needs of the business, both current and future and selecting solutions that match those requirements as closely as possible. Our standard design approach works very well in the PSIM design arena".
Earlier this year CornerStone published a White Paper entitled "Will Physical security Information Management (PSIM) Systems change the Global Security World". Based upon the current level of market activity it is clear that the answer to this question is going to be "Yes". Make sure you get the best up to date Independent PSIM advise and contact Jon Roadnight at jon@CornerStonegrg.co.uk |
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20 December 2011: Team insight
Marc Lucking has been in the Security Industry for the whole of his career. Having served his apprenticeship as a Security Engineer Marc quickly progressed into System Integration where he has developed a substantial expertise.
His career has taken him to some interesting locations including a six month assignment in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. "It was an interesting project and it certainly made me aware of security issues that until that point, I hadn't had to consider" Marc commented.
He has helped secure a host of Royal and Government VIP's.
"The threat profile may differ from the Corporate Security world but mitigation measures are broadly similar. My knowledge and experience in some of these more unusual areas has enabled me to develop a broad skill base which often stands me in good stead with our corporate client base" Marc stated.
So why join CornerStone? I've known Jon and Narinder (CornerStone directors) for a number of years. I worked with them when we were developing The Pearl Security Group so knew exactly what they were about. They explained their vision for the Company and it excited me. I knew we had a lot of hard work ahead but I wanted to be part of another success story".
He went on to say "winning the double award at this years Security Excellence Awards confirms that I made the correct decision".
Away from work Marc spends most of his spare time with his family. He is also a keen follower of West Ham Utd – but we won't hold that against him!
You can contact Marc on marc@CornerStonegrg.co.uk |
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11 January 2011: Post Room Security – are you doing enough?
Terrorists and others wishing to cause harm or disruption have long used postal and courier services to deliver hazardous items to target recipients. There have been a number of incidents in recent years ranging from motivated individuals aiming for specific targets, 'single issue' groups with a politically motivated agenda to terrorist activity intent on causing maximum death and destruction.
Their modus operandi has a common theme, they have all used the post or courier services to deliver their harmful and potentially lethal weapon of choice. As a result of this increased threat, the UK Government Security Services introduced new guidelines to the Commercial Sector in 2009 with the introduction of the PAS (Publically Available Specification) 97.
Since this time CornerStone have worked with a range of clients from many sectors helping them evaluate their existing mail security preparedness in addition to assessing the threats that each organization is exposed to.
Subsequent to some detailed market research during 2010, CornerStone discovered that over 90% of the commercial enterprises that took part, hadn't undertaken a detailed threat and risk assessment of their postroom operation nor did they have an adequate postroom procedure in place. Whilst some of the organisations had spent substantial budgets on protective security measures, there seemed to be a general lack of awareness of the latest advice and tools available to assist organisations to protect their assets, including their staff from what could be a highly damaging means of attack.
For further information or a consultation about your postroom operation please contact Jon Roadnight via email at jon@CornerStonegrg.co.uk |
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11 January 2011: How secure is your Organisation? How difficult would it be to breach your security measures?
As part of the range of services provided by CornerStone, last year saw a substantial increase in the number of Clients that required specialist Penetration Testing capabilities.
"I think we're seeing a healthy move towards the verification of our Clients security measures," commented CornerStone Director Narinder Dio. "Its long been our contention that to invest in security personnel, systems and other services required to protect a corporate enterprise shouldn't be the end of the process. That investment should be tested and security measures should be verified wherever possible".
CornerStone have developed a detailed "Red Team" approach to the testing of client systems and procedural responses. The use of adversarial analysis techniques enables specialist CornerStone personnel to take on the role of a potential aggressor with either a specific or range of targets. Only during this style of live, covert examination of the systems and procedures deployed can real vulnerabilities truly be identified.
In addition to perimeter penetration, Social Engineering assessments can also be carried out to identify not only the threats that employees potentially expose their employers too but also those that can impact their own personal life.
To find out where your business or staff could be vulnerable email redteam@CornerStonegrg.co.uk |
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10 December 2011: Jon Roadnight makes his debut for Watford Football Club
2010 turned out to be a year to remember for one of CornerStone's Directors. Jon Roadnight had long dreamed of making his Premier League debut for his beloved Watford Football Club but at 45 thought that it was one ambition that had passed him by. However, when he learned of an auction that was being held to benefit both the Bobby More Cancer Fund and ex Watford, Derby and Aston Villa Footballer Nigel Callahan, whom had been suffering from Bowel Cancer, that offered a chance to play along side his footballing heroes, it was an opportunity he couldn't miss.
The long time Watford supporter lined up in the Watford Team against a Derby side that included the likes of Dean Sturridge, Ian Taylor and Bobby Davidson. The match was played in front of over 3000 supporters at Derby's wonderful Pride Park Stadium and ended in an honourable 2 – 2 draw. |
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8 August 2009: CornerStone exhibiting at IFSEC India
CornerStone will be exhibiting at IFSEC India, Asia's largest Security exhibition, between 29-31 October 2009. The show marks the first time that CornerStone will have appeared at a Security Industry trade show. We look forward to meeting new and existing clients at what promises to be a fantastic event. IFSEC India takes place at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi and we'll be on stand 1200B. Anyone wishing to visit the exhibition should click on the IFSEC India logo above and register for free entry. |
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23 July 2009: Another great year and recognition for CornerStone
The CornerStone team were delighted to find out that their continued efforts had been recognised in this years Security Excellence Awards. Not only have CornerStone been short listed as finalists in the Security Consultant of the Year category, which is the second year in a row but they have also been short listed for the International Achievement Award.
Jon Roadnight, Director of CornerStone GRG was delighted to receive the good news. "This demonstrates fantastic continuity in terms of how we go about our business. We place a great deal of emphasis on delivering exceptional levels of customer service and its satisfying for the whole team that this effort is recognised at the Security Industry's major awards ceremony".
The International Achievement Award was also a great bonus "I suppose that was the cherry on the cake" Jon said. "Our international activity is strategically very important to us and we are developing our EMEA and Asian operations very well. I'm sure this will give us added impetus".
The winners will be announced at a glittering ceremony at the London Hilton Hotel on Park Lane on October 22 2009. |
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24 June 2009: CornerStone strengthens ties with India
In a move aimed at strengthening it's existing ties with India, CornerStone are delighted to announce that it has become a Corporate Member of the UK India Business Council. The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) is the lead organisation supporting the British Government in the promotion of bilateral trade, business and investment between the two countries.
UKIBC seeks to play an influential role in creating and sustaining an environment in which free-trade and investment flourishes.
CornerStone believe that formalising it's association with UKIBC will assist them in developing it's Indian Business offering allowing greater communication between itself and a range of Governmental as well as Commercial bodies.
Jon Roadnight, Main Board Director of CornerStone confirmed his delight at the new arrangement, "having supported Clients in India within the past 18 months we decided that strategically we wanted to focus further effort on developing our Indian business model. Our relationship with the UKIBC will certainly assist us to deliver our full range of Security Consultancy Services as quickly as possible".
More announcements will be made in the near future. |
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November 2008: Amongst the best in the Industry
ACornerStone are proud to have been selected as a finalist in the Security Excellence awards which took place on Thursday 9 October 2008. The Security Excellence Awards reward those companies, individuals and teams who have demonstrated excellence, outstanding service and ground breaking initiative. This glittering night attracts over 750 security professionals and is the biggest annual networking opportunity for your industry.
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