In Security Magazine welcomes editorial submissions from manufacturers, security installers, systems integrators, consultants, distributors, technology providers, industry experts and PR agencies. Our aim is to provide readers with informative, relevant and independent content covering the latest developments in physical security, electronic security and integrated security technologies.
To maintain a consistently high editorial standard across our website, digital publications and email newsletters, please follow the guidelines below when preparing your submission.
Editorial policy
We publish original editorial that provides genuine value to our readers. Articles should educate, inform or share practical experience rather than promote products or services through overt sales messaging.
All submissions are reviewed by our editorial team and may be edited for clarity, style, grammar, formatting and length.
Publication is entirely at the discretion of the editor.
Feature articles
Feature articles should typically include:
- 1,000–1,500 words
- A clear headline
- A short introductory paragraph
- Three or more high-resolution images
- Image captions where appropriate
- Company name and website
Articles should focus on industry trends, technical developments, best practice, legislation, innovation, case studies or thought leadership.
Industry news
Industry news submissions should normally include:
- Up to 500 words
- One high-resolution image
- Content relevant to the security industry
- A factual, editorial writing style
Examples include:
- Product launches
- Company news
- Senior appointments
- Business developments
- Partnerships
- Awards
- Industry initiatives
Images
Images should be supplied as separate files and not embedded within Microsoft Word documents.
Preferred formats:
- JPEG
- PNG
- WebP
Images should be high resolution, ideally at least 1,500 pixels wide.
Please ensure you have permission to supply all images submitted for publication.
Editorial style
Please write in a professional, informative and objective style.
Avoid:
- Excessive marketing language
- Unsupported claims such as "market-leading", "world's best" or similar superlatives
- Large blocks of text
- Excessive use of CAPITAL LETTERS
- Promotional pricing or sales offers
Where appropriate, support technical or performance claims with practical examples, independent data or recognised industry standards.
AI-generated content
We welcome well-researched editorial regardless of the tools used during its preparation. However, all submissions must be original, factually accurate and reviewed by the author before submission. Authors remain responsible for the accuracy of all content provided.
Links
Where appropriate, articles may include a link to the company's website and relevant product or campaign pages.
Links to gambling, adult, misleading or unrelated commercial websites will not be accepted.
Submission
Editorial should be submitted in Microsoft Word format together with all accompanying images.
To maximise publication opportunities, please submit material well in advance of the relevant publication deadline.
Copyright
By submitting editorial, contributors confirm they own, or have permission to use, all text and images provided. Contributors grant MEB Media Publishing Ltd a non-exclusive licence to edit and publish the material across its websites, digital publications, email newsletters and associated promotional channels.
Advertising opportunities
Editorial submissions are considered independently of advertising. Companies wishing to maximise their exposure may also wish to discuss integrated marketing campaigns combining website advertising, digital publications, email newsletters, sponsored content and other promotional opportunities.