Spotlight Interview – Francis West

16 May 2023

Francis West is CEO of Security Everywhere, a company which helps SMEs to secure their money, data and reputation with managed security services.

Francis is a trusted cybersecurity expert who serves on several security panels, including for the Home Office.

In this Spotlight Interview, Francis joined ThisWeekinFM to talk about specific cybersecurity threats facing FM businesses, the difficulties around protecting smart buildings and his top cybersecurity tips.

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Article written by Ella Tansley | Published 16 May 2023

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