The threats facing national borders are changing. Passenger volumes are rising and new risks are emerging across physical, maritime and subsea domains. At the same time, the data volumes that border agencies must capture, manage and act on are growing at pace.
Effective border security today depends on more than what happens at the checkpoint. It depends on turning complex, fragmented data into clear, actionable intelligence – across every system, every entry point and every domain – as quickly as possible.
Our new report sets out what modern border operations require: robust data management, risk analytics, biometric and autonomous technologies, AI-enabled decision support and the governance frameworks to deploy them responsibly. It also looks ahead to what future border operations could consist of in the future – from invisible border technologies already in trial to subsea surveillance capabilities protecting critical maritime infrastructure.
The challenges of today aren't unique to the UK; they're shared by governments and security agencies around the world. This report offers practical insights into how those challenges can be addressed, along with our experiences working with governments to help ensure a fast, efficient and secure national border.
How ‘knowing your customer’ can help protect national borders.
How can nations balance the competing pressures of identifying and stopping the entry of criminals and dangerous goods at their borders, with the smooth flow of legitimate goods and services? ‘Knowing your customer’ (KYC) and ‘customer due diligence’ (CDD) are both highly applicable.