Mark Harper

Head of Sales UK & I - Office Technology, HSM UK, HSM (UK) Ltd.

A senior business leader with experience in both corporates and SMEs, Mark Harper now specialises in physical data and document security. Mark started his career as a Royal Engineers Officer where his practical problem-solving skills were initially developed. He has over 20 years’ experience in the commercial world where he worked at Canon UK, before becoming General Manager and finally Operations Director. Following brief spells as UK Managing Director at an Austrian laser cutting & engraving systems manufacturer, and a General Manager in renewable energy, he now runs UK Office Technology Sales for HSM, the German Shredding & Baling Manufacturer.

Round table contributions

What is the impact of privacy concerns on physical security?

Adoption of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by the European Union in 2016 set a new standard for data privacy. But adherence to GDPR is only one element, among many privacy concerns sweeping...

What is the impact of remote working on security?

During the coronavirus lockdown, employees worked from home in record numbers. But the growing trend came with a new set of security challenges. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: Wha...

How can cybersecurity impact physical security (and vice versa)?

We are all more aware than ever of the need for cybersecurity. The Internet of Things is a scary place when you think about all the potential for various cyber-attacks that can disrupt system operatio...

Articles by Mark Harper

Hybrid working and the threat of desk data

The transition to remote working has been a revelation for many traditional office staff, yet concerns over data security risks are rising. Mark Harper of HSM explains why businesses and their remote...

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What is the impact of privacy concerns on physical security?

What is the impact of remote working on security?

During the coronavirus lockdown, employees worked from home in record numbers. But the growing trend came with a new set of security challenges. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: Wha...

Which security technology is most misunderstood, and why?

The general public gets much of its understanding of security industry technology from watching movies and TV. However, there is a gap between reality and the fantasy world. Understanding of security...

How can cybersecurity impact physical security (and vice versa)?