News

A message from our CEO

A short video from the VALKYRIE (GB) LIMITED CEO, Floyd Woodrow highlighting the enduring need to have robust cybersecurity measures in place.

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Wi-Fi Security

Wi-Fi technology was introduced to us approximately 20 years ago. Today, pretty much no matter where in the world you go apart from the most

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Surveillance Training

This week on behalf of a client we conducted a surveillance training package over two days that culminated in a short but testing exercise. The

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Festival Security

On this day in 1985 (Saturday 13th July) the “Live Aid” concerts were held at both Wembley Stadium and John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia. In

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Burlington’s

Here at Valkyrie, we are extremely proud to feature in Burlington’s Magazine.  Burlington’s provide highly personal joined up solutions to businesses and personal activities, bridging

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Fingerprint technology

A few years ago, I was at a retired detective social event and met a chap in his nineties called Ted “Fingers” Bentley.  Ted’s nickname

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A Child’s Perspective

A uplifting post for Friday. Young minds are so impressionable. With all the social media activity, 24 hours news coverage and the pressures in life,

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The London Bombings

Seventeen years ago today, 7th July 2005, London experienced a series of coordinated bomb attacks carried out by four terrorists targeting commuters travelling on the city’s

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Vantage Media

Here at Valkyrie, we are extremely proud to work alongside Vantage Media, since 2019.  Vantage Media was invited to refresh the look and tone of

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UK Cyber Survey

The NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) recently published its first ‘UK cyber survey’ alongside a global password risk list. The password information is enlightening and

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Old School Bugs

We have previously posted about TSCM equipment and how the technology has changed and advanced to combat the threat. Yesterday, the VALKYRIE (GB) LIMITED team were going

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Another Busy Weekend

As per several of our recent posts, the Valkyrie cyber and TSCM team have been busy conducting multiple inspections at a variety of offices, residential

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Forms Of Communication

All forms of communications are an essential part of everyday life, be it verbal, written or non-verbal. Reliable and robust communications is a vital ingredient

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A Fantastic Cause!

A former colleague and good friend Jerry Whitmarsh reached out to Gurpreet Thathy about this fantastic cause and asked if VALKYRIE (GB) LIMITED could promote it on our LinkedIn page. Fancy

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Cyber Insurance

Yesterday (28th June) marked National Insurance Awareness Day. Insurance policies and companies play a big part in our lives, from personal insurance, which covers residential,

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Head Injury

Last week, I was at a dinner with a client.  During the meal, I noticed someone on another table having a seizure. Suddenly, he shot

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Laptop Security

Laptop and device security when out and about Most of us when moving to and from our office or going to meetings carry our laptop

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Vulnerability Assessment

Although your house may be secure, your rubbish and recycling bins are always exposed and within the public domain, usually left out on the street

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Project Management

We have several clients who regularly use our core services such as surveillance/investigations, TSCMi (bug sweeping) and Cyber Security. When our trusted clients have issues

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Shoplifting Prevention

You’ve invested a lot of time, energy and money in setting up shop. Unfortunately, shops attract shoplifters. During my police career, we were called to

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TSCM

Another busy week here at VALKYRIE (GB) LIMITED – Several tasking completed including a London based TSCM/bug sweep for a client – the house had

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Window Security

The weather is glorious at the moment with the MET office predicting it to continue into the weekend. Yesterday Simon Lincoln and I were visiting

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Armed Forces Day 2022

ARMED FORCES DAY – Here at Valkyrie we are proud of our past and present connections to the Armed forces. This week, 20th–25th June 2022

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Clear Desk Policy

Clear Desk Policy – As mentioned in several recent posts our VALKYRIE (GB) LIMITED team have been busy over the last few weekends. These tasks have including

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Overseas Taskings

There are many considerations that need to factored in when conducting investigations and surveillance tasks both in the UK and overseas – expectation management, time

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Aircrafts

Security does not always centre on a residence or office. Several of our clients own aircrafts and yachts (and vehicles of course), and use these

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Outbuilding theft

Keeping your outbuildings (sheds) or garage safe and secure Many people don’t secure their outbuildings or garage in the same way they do their homes

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Howzat!

Masala tea – check! Route  – check! Tweed – always! A big thank you to Monan Gozzett for inviting Valkyrie to the T20 event at

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Our new training room!

After several months operating out of a temporary conference room in 15 Belgrave Square, last week we finally got into our conference and training room

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A safe pair of hands

Here at Valkyrie, we like to think we can turn our hands to most things! Recently, a client needed a large safe installed into his

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D-Day

Here at Valkyrie, we deem it important to post two articles today due to the significance of the occasions. Her Majesty celebrating 70 years of

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Jubilee Weekend

After two bank holidays, Trooping the Colour, a pop concert, a thanksgiving service and a pageant, the four-day Platinum Jubilee celebrations have ended. Here at

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The Queen’s Jubilee

Here at Valkyrie, we would like to offer Her Majesty The Queen many congratulations on being the first British Monarch to serve Her duty for

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Cricket!

A big thank you to Jastar Capital for hosting a cricket match (Friday 27th May) between Jastar and the Agents at Fleet Cricket Club, Calthorpe

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Catch up

Great to meet up with my old Boss and Google VP Global Security, Chris Rackow Wednesday afternoon at the Antelope pub, 22 Eaton Terrace, Belgravia – great old pub!

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Van security

Van and work tool theft In recent weeks two of our security partners have reported break-ins to their work vans. There is also an increase

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Staff Cybersecurity issues

With over 90% of successful cyber-attacks requiring human interaction, your employees are now the number one point of entry for cybercriminals looking to harm your

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Another busy day

Yesterday was a typically busy day, here at VALKYRIE (GB) LIMITED. In the morning, Gurpreet Thathy, Mike Moran M Syl and I had a Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM), ‘bug

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Surveillance task

Earlier this week, I was on a task for a client in the Mayfair area. After the task, I walked around the local area and stumbled

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Background checks

Here at VALKYRIE (GB) LIMITED, one of the services we provide are background checks on individuals. This became a valuable resource during my police career, especially during

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Personal Security

This week, I am training a client in the art of counter surveillance (CS). A skill I was taught by the Security Services and the Police.

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HMQ

Today is the 96th birthday of Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth. On behalf of everyone here at VALKYRIE (GB) LIMITED, we would like to wish Her Majesty

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St Georges Day

Tomorrow is St. George’s Day and here at VALKYRIE (GB) LIMITED, we like to celebrate our patron saint. St. George’s Day used to be a national holiday

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Hotel Security

Last week our director of cyber security and countermeasures, Gurpreet Thathy was on an overseas task for a client. The job went well and the client was

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Networking

Yesterday, I had a meeting with Simon P. Wagstaff BEM who is the CEO of the ASA Group. The ASA Group provide similar services to VALKYRIE (GB) LIMITED, but

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Always Busy…

This week has and remains busy with a variety of tasks being conducted by the team. Although Client taskings will always take priority, here at VALKYRIE

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Social

n a recent Quantum Group social event Gurpreet Thathy represented VALKYRIE (GB) LIMITED and joined the rest of the group in a spot of bowling at the All Star Lanes, Westfield

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