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Where security is concerned, we take a global outlook with a local perspective. We anticipate the key security issues for our customers and apply our expertise, gained from decades of working with governments and commerce.

Whether the threats are physical or digital, whether they are aimed at government, people, property or commerce, we can work with you to minimise security risk.

Rapid detection of stowaways in lorries

Borderwatch™, developed by QinetiQ, is being used to detect people attempting to gain illegal entry into the UK. The scanning system locates stowaways in real time, enabling security and border control agencies to take immediate action, while minimising disruption to genuine freight transport. Read More

Keeping UK borders safe

QinetiQ is involved in an intelligence-led border control and security programme for the UK Home Office. Called e-Borders, the programme captures passenger, service and crew data provided by air, sea and rail carriers in advance of all journeys to and from the UK. Read More

QinetiQ helps Royal Mail deliver continuity

Thanks to QinetiQ’s business continuity expertise, Royal Mail Group is now in a much better position to manage crisis.

- Jeff Lewis, Business Protection Manager, Royal Mail Group Ltd

QinetiQ has helped Royal Mail win new business and comply with Post Office regulators by introducing comprehensive business continuity plans. Read More

Pinpointing leaks in pipelines

OptaSense^® can protect long-distance pipelines and cables – and therefore energy supplies - by pinpointing damage and leaks. Long-distance pipelines have been notoriously expensive and challenging to maintain, but this cost-effective system provides a greater degree of assurance than ever before. Read More

Rapid, robust mass-screening technology

QinetiQ’s answer to the problem of screening large crowds of people for threats is SPO™, which can scan over 500 people an hour. It does not invade privacy as it does not generate images of the body. It can be used inside or outside, and is easy to operate. Read More

Security advice to multinationals

We help some of the world’s most important institutions with secure sharing of properly-managed business intelligence. Our part in their global business is to review their projects for security issues, based on risk and vulnerability assessments.
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QinetiQ digital forensics speeds up police investigations

We must bring offenders to justice in a timely manner and so protect potential victims. QinetiQ’s digital forensic service enables us to do this in a flexible and cost-effective way.

- Detective Sergeant, Hi-Tech Crime Unit Manager of an East of England Constabulary

QinetiQ’s work on analysing digital evidence in fraud and paedophilia cases has helped secure earlier convictions of offenders, and greater protection for the public. Read More

Improving passenger security

QinetiQ is working closely with regulators, manufacturers and airport operators on improving passenger security, helping in their mission to detect any hidden threats among the passengers and their luggage. Read More