In this episode of Security Journal UK Leaders in Security Podcast series, Digital Content Editor, Eve Goode is joined by Rebecca Webber, Academy Lead Instructor at Black Onyx Academy.

Webber discusses all things close protection and security training. Black Onyx, a veteran led organisation specialises in UK based professional training and offers accredited security and safety courses for individuals and organisations. Webber draws on her background as a former British Army Medic and explores why close protection remains critical and how accredited training is a non-negotiable in the current unpredictable risk landscape.

Webber brings a results driven mindset shaped by more than a decade of military service and 15 years of high-performance coaching across the UK and the Middle East. Beginning her journey in battlefield medicine, she developed the ability to think clearly under pressure, make rapid decisions and support teams in demanding operational settings. These foundations continue to influence her approach to leadership, resilience and performance today.

Her career later progressed into senior management, most notably as the manager of a multinational oil and gas operational facility in the Middle East. In this role she demonstrated a strong capacity for leading diverse teams, coordinating large scale operations and maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency in complex, high pressure environments.

In this episode of SJUK Leaders in Security Podcast Series, Digital Content Editor, Eve Goode speaks with Mike Newton, the Chief Technology Officer and Chairman of NetVu, a company that provides surveillance solutions that are built for the cloud and engineered for the future.

Throughout the podcast, Mike discusses all things cloud surveillance and the impact of sustainability and AI.

In this instalment of the SJUK Leaders in Security Podcast, Security Journal UK’s Deputy Editor, Millie Marshall Loughran, is joined by Ben Lea, Account Manager for the North of England, Scotland and Ireland at GJD.

In this episode, Ben breaks down the concept of layered security systems - what they are, why they matter and how multiple technologies work together to create stronger, more reliable protection.

Through a series of practical, technically grounded questions, we explore how detection, illumination and video can be integrated to reduce false alarms, enhance performance in low-light environments and support a more resilient, efficient security setup.

Listeners will gain real-world insight into how effective multi-layered systems are assessed, designed and deployed across a range of environments.

Ben brings over eight years of industry experience working closely with integrators and end users across the North of England, Scotland and Ireland. His hands-on approach - often spent on-site evaluating system performance - enables him to quickly identify a customer’s needs, recommend appropriate technologies and ensure that each installation delivers the correct level of protection.

Ben’s practical knowledge and his experience give him a unique understanding of how layered systems operate in the field and how illumination and detection can be adapted to meet complex security challenges.