What International Security Journal (ISJ) does

International Security Journal (ISJ) is a B2B media publication serving the global security industry, founded in 2019 and operated by UK-registered Centurian Media Limited. The company produces a monthly print magazine and a free digital edition, supplemented by an email newsletter distributed Monday, Wednesday, and Friday plus a MENA-focused Sunday edition, a YouTube video channel, a podcast on Buzzsprout, and on-demand webinars. Editorial coverage spans access control, counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, drones, IoT, perimeter security, physical security, smart cities, and surveillance. The company maintains a digital archive of every edition from 2019 through 2026, a directory of more than 100 security-vendor company profiles, and exclusive Special Reports embedded in digital editions. The underlying technology is a WordPress-based digital publication platform with standard CMS, subscription, and multimedia hosting integrations; no proprietary AI/ML systems are disclosed.

ISJ monetises primarily through B2B advertising and sponsorship rather than subscription revenue. Print subscriptions are priced at £99.99 per year, but digital access is free, indicating an advertising-supported model with paid print as a secondary stream. Revenue streams include print and digital advertising, sponsored content and interviews, branded webinars and podcasts, whitepapers (e.g., the 2025 Elatec physical access control whitepaper), and delegate/partner revenue from the annual ISJ Leaders in Security conference held at Grosvenor House Hotel, Dubai. Customer segments are hybrid, spanning enterprise (corporate security directors, systems integrators, technology vendors), government (critical infrastructure agencies, law enforcement, military), and security-services buyers, with all five named segments treated as primary.

ISJ is part of a broader Centurian Media portfolio that includes Security Journal Americas, Security Journal UK, and International Fire & Safety Journal, enabling cross-title advertiser packages across geographies and adjacent verticals. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, with named Sales Managers (Mark Colyer, Jack Wells) leading advertiser relationships and a Managing Editor (James Thorpe) overseeing editorial. The company is privately held, has not raised external funding, and has 22 employees across editorial, sales, design, production, social media, and influencer management functions.

Name

International Security Journal (ISJ)

Legal name

Centurian Media Limited

Website

https://internationalsecurityjournal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International Security Journal (ISJ) is a UK-based B2B media publication, founded 2019, covering the global security industry across print, digital, newsletter, webinar, podcast, and conference channels. It serves corporate security leaders, government agencies, and technology vendors through advertising, sponsorship, and sponsored content.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Industry Trade Media

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Security, Safety & Fire/Life Safety Management (BPABAAAE)

Keywords

• Trade media publishing
• B2B magazines
• Digital advertising
• Content marketing
• Industry publications

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Advertising & Sponsorship: Revenue from print and digital advertising, sponsored content, interviews, and branded webinars/podcasts
2. Magazine Subscriptions: Hardcopy printed magazine delivered monthly at £99 per year; digital access is free
3. Webinar & Content Partnerships: Partner webinars with companies like Eagle Eye Networks, Traka Americas, and Ipsotek featuring sponsored content

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

International Security Journal (ISJ) is a security industry media publication that produces a monthly printed magazine and companion digital edition covering access control, cybersecurity, surveillance, perimeter security, drones, IoT, and smart cities. The publication is complemented by a multi-channel content ecosystem including email newsletters (Monday/Wednesday/Friday plus a Sunday MENA edition), webinars, podcasts, videos, special reports, and an online archive. Revenue is generated through print subscriptions (£99/year), free digital access, and advertising/sponsored content sold to security technology vendors and solution providers.

Product overview

International Security Journal (ISJ) is a security industry media publication operated by Centurian Media Limited, offering a multi-platform content ecosystem across print, digital, and online channels. The core offering consists of a monthly printed magazine and corresponding digital edition, supplemented by the ISJ eNewsletter Service (distributed Monday, Wednesday, Friday plus Sunday MENA edition), Webinars featuring industry experts, Podcasts, Videos on YouTube, and exclusive Special Reports embedded within digital editions. The publication maintains a Digital Archive spanning 2019–2026, a Company Profiles section covering major security industry vendors, and downloadable whitepaper content. The portfolio covers security topics including access control, counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, drones, IoT, physical security, perimeter security, smart cities, and surveillance. Revenue is generated through print/digital subscriptions (hardcopy at £99.99/year) and digital advertising opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISJ Printed Magazine Monthly printed publication delivered to workplace or home office, featuring insights, news, business analysis, in-depth features and expert opinions on global security topics; sold via annual subscription at £99.
• ISJ Digital Magazine Interactive digital edition of the printed magazine uploaded monthly, providing instant access to all magazine content along with exclusive Special Reports and a full back-issue library; offered free to readers.
• ISJ eNewsletter Service Email newsletters distributed Monday, Wednesday, Friday plus a Sunday MENA-region edition, containing industry news, business practices, product updates and Editor's Choice articles; used to deliver advertising to security professionals.
• ISJ Webinars Live and on-demand webinar presentations covering security industry topics, featuring expert speakers from technology companies and industry organizations; sold as sponsored/partner webinars.
• ISJ Podcasts Audio podcast content covering security industry news, interviews and discussions, available through the Buzzsprout platform.
• ISJ Special Reports Exclusive in-depth reports published within the digital magazine, covering specialized security topics and industry analysis; used to showcase vendor capabilities.
• ISJ Digital Archive Online archive of digital magazine editions from 2019 through 2026, providing access to historical security industry publications.
• Company Profiles Directory Directory showcasing 100+ security industry companies including Advancis, ASSA-ABLOY, Genetec, Gallagher, Hanwha, Hikvision, Paxton and others with vendor profile pages; provides advertising/lead generation exposure.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Security Journal AmericascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated publication under Centurian Media Limited umbrella, serving the Americas security market
• Security Journal UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated publication under Centurian Media Limited umbrella, focused on UK security market
• International Fire & Safety JournalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated publication under Centurian Media Limited umbrella, covering fire and safety sector
• ISJ Leaders in SecuritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual leadership conference hosted by ISJ at Grosvenor House Hotel, Dubai, UAE
• Eagle Eye NetworksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for joint webinars on cloud video security and AI analytics topics
• Traka Americas (ASSA ABLOY)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for data center security webinar covering access solutions
• Ipsotek (Eviden business)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for AI video intelligence webinar covering public space security solutions
• MIRA TechnologiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWebinar partner for critical infrastructure protection session on proactive security approaches
• ElatecminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWhitepaper sponsor covering unified physical access control topics

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IFSEC Global: Informa-owned security industry media and events brand anchored by the IFSEC exhibition. Comparable as a multi-channel security B2B media brand combining digital content, newsletters, webinars, and a flagship live event.
• Security Info Watch: 1105 Media's B2B security publication covering physical security, video surveillance, and access control. Directly comparable vertical coverage and digital-first trade media monetization model.
• SourceSecurity.com: UK-based online B2B security publication with directories, product news, and buyer guides. Comparable as a digital-first security trade media outlet targeting the same European integrator and end-user audience as ISJ.
• Security Sales & Integration: Trade publication focused on security integrators and dealers with print, digital, and event properties. Closely comparable business model — advertising-driven B2B security media serving integrators and solution providers.
• Security Magazine: BNP Media's flagship B2B security trade publication covering physical and cybersecurity for enterprise security directors. Directly comparable as a multi-channel security industry magazine with print, digital, newsletters, and webinars.
• SDM Magazine: BNP Media's B2B magazine for security dealers, integrators, and installers. Comparable as a security-vertical trade publication monetized through advertising and sponsored content targeting the same systems-installer audience ISJ serves.

Regional players

• Detektor International: Swedish-published European security trade magazine covering surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection. Comparable security-vertical editorial focus but primarily serves the Nordic and broader European market.
• a&s International: Asian-headquartered B2B security trade publication (Messe Frankfurt / a&s group) covering physical security, access, and surveillance. Comparable trade media model but primarily serves Asia-Pacific vendors and integrators.

Emerging players

• Security Buyer Magazine: Smaller B2B security trade publication covering enterprise and government security buyers. Comparable target audience of enterprise/government security decision-makers but with a narrower footprint than ISJ.

Broad incumbents

• Informa Markets (security vertical events): Large B2B media and events group behind IFSEC, Intersec, and other security events plus associated media. A broader incumbent whose security vertical overlaps with ISJ's content and event ambitions, particularly around ISJ Leaders in Security.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IntSecJournal
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3QOe3VypWwG05m0h39W3TQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/IntSecJournal2019
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-security-journal-isj
• Instagraminstagram.com/intsecurityjournal

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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