Lecture, Barnard's Inn Hall, Tuesday, 8 Apr 2025 - 18:00

How Surveillance Works

a CCTV camera with police officers in the background

Our alert systems for identifying safety and security threats have evolved over time. As the threat from wild animals diminished, the perceived threat from other humans increased. To defend our territories and our livelihoods, we began to gather intelligence on our enemies, in the hope that being forewarned would give us an advantage.

This lecture explores our use of technologies that have allowed us to keep a closer watch, and the ingenious methods that have been used to counter them.

Dr Victoria Baines

Professor Victoria Baines

Gresham IT Livery Company Professor of Information Technology

Professor Victoria Baines FBCS is a leading authority in the field of online trust, safety and cybersecurity. She frequently contributes to major broadcast media outlets...

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