Mul-T-Lock’s Watchlock padlock receives Physical Security Product of the Year at IFSEC 2012

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The Physical Security Product of the Year category showcased the highest quality physical security products

Mul-T-Lock UK is celebrating after the newly launched Watchlock intelligent high security padlock won Physical Security Product of the Year at this year’s IFSEC Security Industry...

IFSEC names winners of its International Security Industry Awards 2012

Mon, 21 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The Outstanding Contribution to the Security Industry Award went to Alun John, CEO of the Norbain Group

After a thrilling evening at the Hilton Hotel in Birmingham, UBM Live - organiser of IFSEC International, the world's largest annual security event - is pleased to announce the winners of the IFSEC International Security Industry Awards 2012.

Produced in association with the

BSIA Lone Worker Forum launches comprehensive online guidance for lone workers

Tue, 01 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The new page allows employers to find out more about the implications of the British Standard 8484 (BS8484)

A new web page has been launched today to provide lone workers and their employers with a central point of information on health and safety, legal obligations, quality standards and advice on choosing a reputable supplier of lone worker devices.

Launched by the Lone Worker Forum of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the page offers...

MIPS 2012: Technological innovation drives UK security exports to Russia

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The BSIA helps drive UK security exports to Russia

Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council have given an exclusive preview of what visitors can expect to see at this year's Moscow International Protection, Security and Fire Safety (MIPS) exhibition, which takes place at Moscow’s Expocentre this week (24th – 27th April).

The largest industry event in Eastern Europe...

Manchester businesses advised on the impact of Olympic events

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Manchester businesses were given an overview of the security challenges faced by the city

Businesses in Manchester were given an exclusive insight into security planning for this summer’s large-scale city-centre events at the annual Manchester Security exhibition and seminar, which was held last week (18th April).

Free to attend, the event welcomed a record number of over 250 delegates from local businesses including Morrisons, Selfridges and The Printworks, as well as public sector organisations...

BSIA focuses on understanding compliance with relevant industry standards

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

BSIA launches an informative leaflet for end users who consider procurring information destruction services

With the average data breach costing UK firms around £1.9m annually1, and the new European data privacy framework asking for greater commitment from businesses on the way they handle data security, the British Security Industry Association's (BSIA) Information Destruction section is urging end users to...

BSIA new webpage provides businesses with safety and security updates

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The updates to be fed in by Metropolitan Police during and after the Olympic and Paralympic games

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a dedicated webpage to provide businesses with key safety and security updates fed in directly by the Metropolitan Police during and after the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The webpage was created as part of the Cross-sector Safety and Security Communications...

BSIA introduces Close Protection Special Award

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The latest addition in the BSIA's award portfolio is sponsored by Camberford Law PLC

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a new Close Protection Special Award, to recognise and reward excellence in the field of Close Protection, and raise the profile of the many outstanding professionals operating in this dynamic sector.

The latest addition in the...

BSIA reports record level of visitor interest for security solutions at Intersec 2012

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

A BSIA post-event survey reveals strong demand for UK security products during Intersec 2012

Strong demand for UK security products evidenced during Intersec also ties-in with the findings of new research unveiled by the BSIA.

Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council, who exhibited at the recent

BSIA announces winners of Annual Security Personnel Awards

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The BSIA's Annual Security Personnel Awards will take place in June at the London Hilton, Park Lane

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is pleased to announce the regional winners of this year's Annual Security Personnel Awards. Now in their fourteenth year, the awards continue to recognise the excellent work and...

BSIA launches new guide for the construction sector to help Site Managers secure vulnerable sites

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The guide includes a basic introduction to risk management

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a new guide for the construction sector intended to give Construction Site Managers an understanding of the techniques needed to secure these vulnerable sites. This includes a basic introduction to risk management and an overview of the practical solutions available.

Chris Lawrence, Chairman of the British Security Industry...

BSIA highlights the importance of data destruction to HM Courts' Service

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The BSIA brings out the importance of European Standard EN15713

A campaign by the Information Destruction (ID) section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has highlighted the importance of secure data destruction to HM Courts' Service.

Magistrates' Courts alone deal with around 95% of court cases each year, and the amount of personal data passing through each court on a daily basis is staggering. As such, the BSIA's...

BSIA research highlights increased demand for UK security systems in Middle East

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

BSIA Export Council members are seeing mega-pixel technology making its mark on CCTV in the Middle East

The results of new research carried out on behalf of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council, to coincide with the recent Intersec 2012 event in Dubai, underlines the heightened...

Nominations open for BSIA Apprentice Installer Awards 2012

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Apprentices involved in the installation of alarms, CCTV, and access control are eligible for nominations

With youth unemployment reaching an unprecedented 22% last year, creating meaningful, long-term career opportunities for young people has never been more important. The UK's security industry is fighting back, supporting its members in the recruitment of young people and celebrating the achievements of the industry's young apprentices.

Nominations for this year's

The British Security Industry Association develops lone worker devices and connects employees quickly and discreetly

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Activating the lone worker device automatically triggers a voice call to the ARC

A recent study by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has revealed the true benefit of lone worker devices to healthcare employees, many of whom are often required to work alone or in remote areas to deliver care and support services for patients and their families.

According to the RCN's survey, more than 60% of community nurses spend more than half their time as a lone worker without immediate access to a colleague for support. Over 70% reported having been subjected to either...

BSIA gives an exclusive preview of Intersec 2012

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

BSIA gave an exclusive preview on Dubai 2012 for visitors and exhibitors

Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council have given an exclusive preview of what visitors can expect to see at this year's Intersec exhibition, which takes place in Dubai on January 15th- 17th. As the trade association representing the UK's private security industry, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and its dedicated Export Council play a...

Business crime and effective Olympic security formed the main theme of the inaugural Business Crime Conference

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in partnership with various police forces organised the event

Closer Police and industry partnership to fight business crime and deliver effective Olympic security were some of the themes that delegates were treated to at the inaugural Business Crime Conference held in Surrey on the 30th of November.

The event, organised by the British Security Industry Association...

BSIA hosts roundtable meeting to discuss role of private sector in security services

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The wider issue of elected Police and Crime Commisioners was also discussed

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) hosted a lively roundtable meeting in the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday (22^nd November), bringing together Parliamentarians from across the political spectrum to discuss the future of policing and the role of the private sector in delivering essential services.

Chaired by Aidan Burley MP,...

BSIA launches free guide for using access control systems in the utilities sector

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The BSIA has launched a free guide to assist the utilities sector in access control systems

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has just launched a free guide to assist the utilities sector in the use of access control systems. The guide explains how access control systems can better improve the protection of sites such as water, oil and nuclear plants as well as administrative or production offices within...

BSIA suggests VIPs to secure Close Protection for their visit to the UK for high-profile 2012 events

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

BSIA's Close Protection section is recommending that VIPs choose a company belonging to the Association

With less than nine months to go until the UK celebrates several high-profile events including the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, time is fast running out for visiting VIPs and visiting dignitaries to secure Close Protection for their visit to the UK.

As many thousands of individuals prepare for their arrival in London,

SourceSecurity.com RSS - British Security Industry Association news