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As the Christmas holiday season is upon us, many of us will be going away to see family and friends.  Valkyrie have guidance as to

Dog theft It’s been reported dog thefts in the UK have increased by almost a fifth during lockdown – with up to seven pets being

Conflict Resolution and Resolution with Members of the General Public   Advice for teams or individuals who might come in contact with the public. When

1.  Why is it necessary for everyone to have a good understanding of Information Security policies and procedures? A. It helps protect users from being victims

Situational Awareness Our lives move at a considerably faster pace these days, often encountering a number of distractions along the way on a regular basis.

Valkyrie   The word Valkyrie has been used for many things since its original meaning during Norse mythology. Valkyrie, also spelled Walkyrie, Old Norse Valkyrja (“Chooser of

New cyber laws to protect people’s personal tech from hackers Consumers will be better protected from attacks by hackers on their phones, tablets, smart TVs,

Women are more successful   The total number of high net worth individuals (HNWI) continues to grow at the significant rate of around 5% per

Today is Black Friday! Black Friday and Cyber Monday have established themselves as the most crucial holiday shopping dates in the year. However, COVID-19 anxiety is reshaping how

Security advice for the holiday season   The weeks leading up to the Christmas holidays and new year are some of the busiest of the

Dave Webb and I had a great evening in The Horse and Groom in Belgravia networking with colleagues from Stoneturn (www.stoneturn.com/uk), specifically from the Business

I joined Valkyrie in September 2021 and am thoroughly enjoying it!  I thought I’d put a face to a name – so here I am! 

Being an ex burglary detective within the Metropolitan Police, I have noticed burglaries typically rise by 15% in October and November as the dark nights

Almost 200 drink spiking incidents have been reported to police forces across the UK in September and October, the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) said.

  Have you recently received an email that includes tiny font? A phishing campaign involving tiny font is making its way around the web. The

Belgravia was known as the ‘Five Fields’ during the Tudor Period and became a dangerous place due to highwaymen and robberies. It was developed in the early 19th

Risks Facing High Net Worth (HNW) Families/individuals:  From cyber risks to global travel to kidnapping, HNW families have a host of risks to manage –

Valkyrie Cyber Concierge Programme (VCC) We give our clients the peace of mind they deserve You may not notice when a data breach has occurred.

Reasons to avoid using public WiFi When connecting to WiFi in public places such as cafes and airports, the risks you take are often too

Your physical security Information security is rightly focused on by businesses in keeping information safe from theft. However, digital threats are not the only ones

In the Military a Concept-of-Operations (CONOPS) is a high-level document that can be used in a variety of scenarios but is generally a description (graphic

Remembrance is a special time of the year for Valkyrie due to our military and services association.   Remembrance honours those who serve to defend

We are part of the prestigious Tatler / Condé Nast Address Book. On our page on their website it reads, ‘Valkyrie fully understands that threats

If you have concerns regarding potential eavesdropping/bugging, Valkyrie would suggest that TSCM sweeping of all potentially vulnerable locations takes place (offices, residences, vehicles, aircraft etc.).

Investigations, intelligence and surveillance Valkyrie offer a highly professional and wide-ranging investigation, intelligence and surveillance capability, with a reputation for resolving complex problems. For the

15 Belgrave Square is Valkyrie’s home. Come and visit us. We’ll make you a hot drink and show you around our excellent offices. It’ll be

In the summer of 2021, we moved from 22 South Audley Street to our new offices at 15 Belgrave Square.  22 South Audley Street will

Conti Ransomware   Ransomware groups such as Conti are targeting high net worth individuals (HNWI) with the intention to disclose personal information in return for

Stalking/Harassment   Harassment is extremely unpleasant and malicious behaviour that causes upset and distress – and it’s something no one should put up with. 80%

What is property fraud? Because homes are worth so much and can be sold and used to raise a mortgage, they are often targeted by fraudsters.

Our co-founder and CEO, Floyd Woodrow MBE DCM LLB, is passionate about training as highlighted on one of his most recent LinkedIn posts: “I have

Romance Fraud Romance scams involve people being duped into sending money to criminals who go to great lengths to gain their trust and convince them

Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM) post lockdown   The Covid-19 situation (lockdown) has created a variety of security challenges, this includes Privacy and information security.

Most people have heard of the ‘dark web’ and the stories of the criminal activity that takes place on it. For the most part, these

Returning to work following COVID-19 closures The UK Government’s roadmap for re-opening business sets out when various sectors of business can reopen, and employees return.

Valkyrie Security advice to protect your business premises during the COVID-19 lockdown   As many businesses continue to adapt to working remotely, hundreds of thousands

In what is being described as the biggest Twitter hack of all time, and potentially one of the largest cyber incidents of all time, many

Mobile security threats company’s should take seriously Mobile security is at the top of every company’s concern list and for good reason. Nearly all employees

Street security post lockdown:   During the lockdown, the UK has seen less reported crime (down more than a quarter during the pandemic) as people

From phishing emails to the new coronavirus tracking app, the coronavirus crisis has provided the perfect breeding ground for fraudsters. Latest figures show that scammers

Increasing security by Intelligence The complexity and volume of today’s security threats requires a more proactive approach for effective prevention and mitigation. Forward thinking security

Cloud Security Configuration Review   Many cloud environments are not appropriately configured or use hardened images, and therefore allow unauthorised access. There is an assumption that cloud environments are secure by default; they

Home Security Advice and Tips   Most of us have relaxed our attitudes towards property crime while in lockdown. However, being at home more doesn’t