Access control associations / regulatory bodies in United Kingdom (UK) (109 found)
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is the professional trade association for the security industry in the UK. Its aim is to help its member companies succeed in an ever-changing and highly competitive business environment. A vitally important element of this is ensuring its members provide the highest possible standard of products and service to their customers. The BSIA has over 500 members responsible for more than 70% of UK security business, including CCTV, access control, manned security, information destruction, physical security, cash-in-transit and alarm manufacture, distribution and installation. Vision The BSIA's vision is to create a climate where the BSIA hallmark is a symbol of quality and professionalism for security buyers and industry partners.Mission As the voice of the British private security industry, the BSIA mission is to support members and encourage excellence; educate the marketplace on the value of quality and professional security; and create an atmosphere in which our members can flourish.Key values Dedication - we are committed to serving all our members equally. High standards - we promote best practice and excellence to add value. Innovation - we push the boundaries, using a positive attitude to lead the industry forward. Integrity - we operate ethically to do the right thing. Belief - we are passionate about what we do. Key areas of BSIA activity include: Information dissemination The BSIA disseminates information to members, potential members, users of security products/services, related organisations and the general public to raise awareness and understanding of issues relating to security and crime prevention. Lobbying The BSIA lobbies key organisations/bodies to form valuable working partnerships and achieve desirable changes e.g. Members of Parliament, the Home Office, Association of Chief Police Officers, Association of British Insurers. The BSIA is extremely active in liaising with Government to ensure that legislation reflects industry and customer needs. The Association lobbied for regulation of the security industry for over 15 years, culminating in the introduction of the Private Security Industry Act 2001 and the launch of the Security Industry Authority. Standards One of the BSIA's top priorities is the maintenance of high standards within the industry, and it places rigorous requirements on companies wishing to become members. BSIA draws up industry codes of practice and technical documents, often then submitting documents for consideration as British Standards. Our representatives work on European standards committees to ensure these will meet the practical needs of the industry and its customers Skills In 2006 a skills body for the private security sector was formed. 'Skills for Security' incorporates the Security Industry Training Organisation, the BSIA's training subsidiary, which was divested from the Association to form the new skills body. The BSIA is working with Skills for Security, alongside other key industry stakeholders, to help to establish a stronger skills foundation which will add further benefits for the industry and its people.
ADS Group is the UK trade organisation representing aerospace, defence, security and space sectors. ADS is focused on representing ambitions and concerns of these industries in the UK and overseas to key stakeholders, government, and the media. A dedicated team of events specialists co-ordinate & manage a comprehensive events programme encompassing everything from large international trade shows through to table top events & networking lunches.
Africa Security Forum is a membership-based government organisation, located in Barking, United Kingdom. They provide policing, counter terrorism, border defence, local, state, national security services.
Associated British Ports - ABP is the UK’s leading ports group. The association is an essential partner for the Offshore Wind industry, providing Operations and Maintenance (O&M) for over 50% of the sector’s activity, as well as building infrastructure in facilities like Green Port Hull, a joint investment with SGRE, the largest Offshore Wind blade manufacturer, and LEEF (Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility).
The Association of Security Consultants is the professional organisation for independent security consultants. ASC promotes networking between member consultants, end-users, the security industry and government, through its networking services, business clubs and annual international conference, CONSEC.
From carefully considered intelligent video products and services, to bespoke access control projects, the Genie brand has been solving security and surveillance dilemmas for clients across the UK for over 20 years. Installers like Genie’s collaborative approach, and their solution-based processes, help keep them competitive and relevant in today’s dynamic market. They recognize Genie as a trustworthy British firm that shares their values.
BioStore has been developing identity management technologies since 2005, providing high quality, secure systems across a range of industries. BioStore provides integrated authentication for a variety of applications, including E-Registration, Print & Copy, Password Manager, Computer Logon, Cashless Catering, Visitor Manager, Access Control, Library Management and Locker Systems.
BREEAM is the sustainability assessment method for masterplanning projects, infrastructure and buildings. It recognises and reflects the value in higher performing assets across the built environment lifecycle, from new construction to in-use and refurbishment.
British Computer Society (BCS) works towards ensuring the digital journey is safe and positive for everyone, by raising standards of competence and conduct across the IT industry and tackling the ethical challenges face along the way.
The British Fire Services Association is the forum for the development, welfare and recognition of all sectors operating within the fire & rescue community. The BFSA is a strictly non-political and as a democratic institution, its members are drawn from all ranks and disciplines.
British Standards Institute is the National Standards Body of the UK and develops standards and standardisation solutions to meet the needs of business and society. BSI works with government, businesses and consumers to represent UK interests and facilitate the production of British, European and international standards. BSI caters to various industry sectors including biometrics, fire, security, health and safety, and more.
British Woodworking Federation (BWF) is a trade association for the woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry in the UK. They offer advice, support and regulatory information to members, as well as guidance for those looking to specify timber products for their home or for commercial projects.
BWF Fire Door Alliance is operated and managed by the British Woodworking Federation (BWF). It is a scheme that champions third-party certification of fire doors and doorsets. Comprising of manufacturers of timber fire doors and fire doorsets, processors, distributors and suppliers of integral components, members share the vision that every fire door or fire doorset sold in the UK meets required standards throughout its service life.
Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure is the UK government’s National Technical Authority for physical and personnel protective security. The Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) protects national security by providing advice to the UK national infrastructure organisations, covering physical, personnel and cyber security
Checkstep helps users adapt to this digital lifestyle by making the Internet a place where humanity is thriving. Checkstep provides online platforms with a software-as-a-service solution that automates content moderation processes. The platform offers better visibility of trust and safety workflows using AI-first tools.
As trusted partners of the Scottish Business Resilience Centre and a certification body for the NCSC’s Cyber Essential Scheme, customers have the confidence that their services meet industry standards. The core approach to protecting network from cyber-attacks is to get a reliable and experienced company dealing in Cyber security services suited for client's organization.
Fire & Security Association s the leading trade association dedicated to companies who design, install commission, maintain and monitor electronic fire, emergency and security system. Based in London, FSA is uniquely positioned to improve industry standards and enhance and develop members' businesses. The company benefits from the established ECA platform and significant trade association membership services.
GemiCon Group Ltd is provider of CCTV monitoring services, with a national workforce of highly trained and fully SIA licensed Operators engaged on contracts designed to ensure the protection of city centres,shopping malls and high risk premises that are particularly vulnerable during the silent hours.
Global Secure Accreditation (GSA) manages and maintains an independent global standard for hotel security. The standard has been established and maintained by vastly experienced senior police officers, counter terrorism experts, military and international security experts.
Guard it camguards manufacture security cages for CCTV cameras, PIR Detectors, lighting, etc. They also make and supply cages of any size and colour required.
The Internet of Things Security Foundation (IoTSF) is a global membership organisation striving to make the connected world ever-more secure. They are an international response to the complex challenges posed by cybersecurity in the expansive hyper-connected world of IoT. By collaborating on cyber protection, they can raise the quality bar for secure IoT.
The Metropolitan Police Service employs around 31,000 officers together with about 13,000 police staff and 2,600 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). The MPS is also being supported by more than 5,100 volunteer police officers in the Metropolitan Special Constabulary (MSC) and its Employer Supported Policing (ESP) programme. The Metropolitan Police Services covers an area of 620 square miles and a population of 7.2 million.
The National Business Crime Centre (NBCC) is an organisation that helps all businesses and police forces learn, share and support each other, with the aim of preventing and combatting business crime and criminality.
National Centre for Nuclear Robotics is an organisation that offers programmes and services designed to accelerate and reduce the cost of UK’s nuclear clean-up tasks. It is a collaborative project involving international experts from 8 UK universities and 30+ partners from the nuclear industry.
The National Cyber Security Centre is an organisation of the United Kingdom Government that provides advice and support for the public and private sector in how to avoid computer security threats.
Next DLP ("Next") is a pioneering provider of insider risk and data protection solutions. The Reveal Platform by Next uncovers risk, stops data loss, educates employees, and fulfills security, compliance, and regulatory needs. The company's leadership brings decades of cyber and technology experience from Fortra (f.k.a. HelpSystems), DigitalGuardian, Crowdstrike, Forcepoint, Mimecast, IBM, Cisco, and Veracode.
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