Insight
Case studies, industry news and thoughts from our operations, client services and leadership team.
17 articles
17 September 2026
One incident can change an entire event. Here is how licensed SIA Door Supervisors protect Christmas parties, guests, staff, venues and reputations.
Read more: Christmas Party Security | SIA Door Supervisors
15 September 2026
How to secure building sites during the Christmas shutdown and arrange reliable cover for storms, alarms, trespass, theft and unexpected incidents.
Read more: Christmas Building Site Security & Weather Cover
12 September 2026
A practical guide to protecting warehouse stock, staff and loading bays across Essex, Kent, Surrey and London with risk-led guarding, CCTV, access control and clear procedures.
Read more: Warehouse Security Surrey & London | Cronos
4 September 2026
More than 20,000 security guard licences have reportedly been revoked after licence holders lost the right to work in the UK. This article explains why SIA checks alone are not enough—and why BS 7858 screening, right-to-work verification and ongoing compliance matter when choosing a security provider.
Read more: BS 7858 Security Screening: Why Vetting Guards Matters
21 August 2026
Martyn's Law places counter-terrorism duties on qualifying premises & events. Here is how the standard & enhanced tiers differ, what documentation the regulator will expect and how it changes stewarding and search planning.
Read more: Martyn's Law & Event Security: What Venues & Organisers Need To Do
20 August 2026
A professional security officer is there to provide a visible deterrent, monitor activity, control access, identify potential risks and respond appropriately when something isn't right
Read more: Why Manned Guards Still Matter: Latest UK Security Failures
20 August 2026
Cronos Protection launches a bespoke screening and vetting platform to strengthen BS 7858 screening, compliance and accountability across our security workforce
Read more: Cronos Protection Launches Bespoke Screening & Vetting Platform
14 May 2026
Retail crime is at record levels. Here's what to look for when choosing a partner to protect your stores, staff and stock.
Read more: Retail Theft: A growing threat and how to choose the right security company
7 May 2026
A static officer, a mobile patrol and a keyholding agreement solve different problems at very different costs. Here is how to work out which combination your premises actually need.
Read more: Manned Guarding vs Mobile Patrols vs Keyholding: Choosing the Right Cover
4 April 2026
Recorded CCTV tells you what happened. Monitored CCTV stops it happening. A practical guide to remote monitoring, solar-powered site towers, ANPR, GDPR duties and where cameras work best alongside officers.
Read more: CCTV & Remote Monitoring: What Actually Deters Crime
4 April 2026
COP 119 certification tells you a security supplier has been independently audited on screening, training, supervision and record-keeping. How it differs from an SIA Licence, and the questions to ask before you sign a contract.
Read more: COP 119 Explained: What the Code of Practice Means
9 March 2026
Plant theft, cable and metal theft, arson & unauthorised occupation all target the same weakness: hours when nobody is there. A phase-by-phase guide to protecting construction sites & vacant property with Security Guards.
Read more: Securing Construction Sites & Void Buildings
4 November 2024
The True Pub Co, who operate a renowned group of authentic pubs in London, partnered with Cronos to deliver a consistent door supervision programme across their venues.
Read more: Case Study: The True Pub Co. — Door Supervisor Deployment
18 September 2024
Our Business Development Director shares his thoughts on how AI and deep learning are reshaping the security industry — from analytics to prevention. - Note the image is completely AI Generated
Read more: AI Powering the Future of the Security Industry
5 August 2024
Following a difficult week for the country, a reflective piece from Joanne Beales, Managing Director of Cronos Protection.
Read more: Disorder & Business Security: Preparation Is No Longer an Option
22 June 2024
What good looks like when the phone rings at 3am — how a strong keyholding and response process protects your business.
Read more: Business Should Consider a Keyholding & Alarm Response Service
2 April 2024
£800m a year lost to construction site theft. Why manned guarding is one of the best value investments a site manager can make.
Read more: Manned Security/K9's the Smart Decision for Construction Sites