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Halloween should be full of treats, not unexpected risks. Discover practical safety tips from Securitas to help keep people, workplaces and communities safe this Halloween.

Halloween brings its own security challenges for Irish businesses. From bonfires and vandalism to attempted break-ins, the October bank holiday weekend can leave commercial properties exposed to risks that are easily overlooked. A few sensible precautions, backed by the right security arrangements, can help prevent costly damage and disruption. Here's what businesses should consider before Halloween arrives.

Energy, water and infrastructure constraints are reshaping where data centres can be built and whether future expansion remains possible.

Data centres are redefining the future of security. Discover how integrated security, risk intelligence and proactive protection are strengthening resilience beyond the physical perimeter.

By combining autonomous patrol robots, centralised monitoring and targeted mobile response, a major outlet centre in Germany transformed its overnight security model. The result is more consistent coverage, improved visibility and reduced staffing pressures on night shifts, with technology and security personnel working together as one coordinated operation.

When security operations, frontline data and risk intelligence work together, organisations can see more, sooner. By connecting digital guarding tools with real-time reporting and intelligence analysis, a major public infrastructure operator shifted from manual, fragmented routines to a more proactive and data-driven way of managing operational risk.

With no existing security infrastructure, the construction site required a flexible, rapidly deployable solution. We combined AI-enabled RDTa mobile CCTV towers with mobile patrols to provide targeted surveillance, deterrence and physical security as the site evolved.

What began as a request for Alarm Response services evolved into a comprehensive security partnership. By taking the time to understand the retailer's environment and assess potential risks, Securitas delivered a tailored, integrated solution that enhanced protection, strengthened resilience, and gave the client greater confidence in the security of their business.

Following a break-in at one of their office locations, a corporate client turned to Securitas for immediate support. What began as a response to a security incident quickly evolved into a broader strategic partnership, helping the client identify critical vulnerabilities, strengthen their overall security posture, and implement a scalable, technology-led solution designed to support future growth.

An automotive development organisation operating across multiple sites initially approached Securitas seeking on-site guarding. Through early engagement and a detailed security assessment using the Securitas Advisor tool, the project quickly evolved into a wider strategic review of their security infrastructure. What followed is a full multi-site transformation programme spanning manned services, integrated technology upgrades, and future-ready risk mitigation solutions.

Ireland’s largest rent-a-car company faced challenges in securing its extensive vehicle fleet and reducing customer waiting times during out-of-hours car collections. Securitas Ireland implemented the SentriGuard key management solution, revolutionising key handling and streamlining operations.

A newly established global client in Cork sought to enhance their security infrastructure by implementing a comprehensive Security Operations Centre (SOC) to safeguard their EMEA operations. Securitas Ireland responded by providing end-to-end services, from design and installation to operational support, ensuring a robust and resilient security framework.

As data centres become increasingly critical to the digital economy, the risks surrounding them are evolving too. Beyond uptime: The risk you don’t see explores five key areas shaping today’s data centre risk environment and how intelligence can help organisations identify emerging threats, strengthen resilience and make better-informed decisions.

The Securitas Risk Intelligence Center Annual Intelligence Estimate 2026 mid-year review updates the global risk outlook, highlighting key threats, emerging trends and their implications for security, risk and business leaders operating in an increasingly uncertain environment.

The Securitas Risk Intelligence Center Annual Intelligence Estimate 2026 offers a forward looking assessment of the global security and risk environment, with a clear focus on what it means for organisations in practical terms. It is written for corporate security, risk and business leaders who need structured insight to support planning, investment and day-to-day decision making in a complex and uncertain world.

In 2025, Securitas continued to strengthen its position as a global leader in intelligent security, achieving record profitability while advancing its strategic transformation. The year marked a significant milestone in delivering on long-term ambitions, with continued focus on technology leadership, client value, and sustainable growth.

At Securitas, we are committed to promoting fairness, equality, and a workplace where everyone is empowered to succeed, regardless of gender. This report sets out the latest statutory disclosures relating to gender representation and pay data.

In 2024, Securitas delivered solid performance and continued its journey to become the leading intelligent security partner. The year was defined by strategic achievements across technology, sustainability, and operational excellence, reinforcing our ability to meet the evolving needs of clients and create long-term shareholder value.