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Prof. Srinivasan will speak about professionalising security professionals in the current environment ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Prof. Narayanan Srinivasan, Professor of Security and Risk at Edith Cowan University (Australia) and Director of Emirates-ECU Centre (Dubai) will be a keynote speaker at ASIS Middle East 2013. Prof. Srinivasan will speak about professionalising security professionals in the...

ASIS 4th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition will take place between 17-19 February 2013 ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that the ASIS 4th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition will take place under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai. The event will be held in Dubai, UAE on 17-19 February 2013 at the Intercontinental Dubai Fes...

The event gathered 243 senior security professionals from 28 countries ASIS International held its 6th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition on 3-5 December 2012 at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong. The event gathered 243 senior security professionals from 28 countries. The event was officially opened by Eduard Emde, CPP, President of ASIS International.  The conference kicked off with Dr. Richard Weixing Hu, Associate Professor at the University of Hong K...

6th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition will cover various security issues in 24 educational sessions ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Max Boon, a victim of the 2009 Marriott Jakarta terrorist bomb attack, will be the closing keynote speaker at the ASIS 6th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition. The event will be held at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong on 3-5 December 2012. In July 2009, the...

ASIS Asia Pacific 2012 will be held at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong on 3-5 December 2012 ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, announced that Dr. Richard Weixing Hu, Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong will be a keynote speaker at the ASIS 6th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition. He will speak about China and the Changing Security Environment in the Asia-Pacific. The event will be held at the Grand Hyatt i...

The event will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Hong Kong, China on 3-5 December 2012 Chris Smith, Head of Security & Fraud Risk of HSBC (Asia Pacific), Hong Kong, will speak on information security threats to banking at the ASIS 6th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition. The event will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Hong Kong, China on 3-5 December 2012. Chris Smith has spent the past 25 years in the corporate security environment, in the UK, Africa, Europ...

This event for end users with security management responsibilities features a two-day educational programme With big names from the world of security, finance, Government and policing in attendance, Global Security Summit London (www.globalsecurity-summit.com) organisers UBM Live and Pro-Activ Publications have announced the inaugural show’s two-day, sector-driven education programme for 10-11 October 2012. This bespoke event for end users with security management and c...

ASIS welcomes abstracts on all security topics like oil security, supply chain security and  hotel security ASIS International (ASIS) has announced the opening of the call for presentations for its Annual Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition which will take place in Dubai on 17-19 February 2013. Around 450 security professionals, corporate executives, consultants and government officials are expected to attend 33 high-level educational sessions divided over t...

Sponsors, exhibitors and supporting organisations presented their products and services to security professionals ASIS International has held its 11th European Security Conference & Exhibition on 15-17 April 2012 at the Hilton London Metropole in London, UK. The event gathered a record attendance of 501 senior security professionals from 46 countries. Delegates were welcomed on 16 April by London Metropolitan Police Service Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe QPM. The event c...

Emde will be the first non-US security practioner to serve as PresidentEduard J. Emde, CPP, will serve as President in 2012 of ASIS International (ASIS), the premier organisation for security management professionals worldwide. Emde, will be the 57th President of ASIS and is the first non-U.S. security practitioner to serve in this position. He succeeds Raymond T. O'Hara, CPP, who will become ASIS Chairman of the Board. In their leadership positions, both Emde and O'Hara will also serve on the...

ASIS accolades recognises security industry's innovative products, services and solutionsASIS International, the preeminent organisation for security professionals worldwide, has selected BriefCam, the developer and provider of Video Synopsis solutions for rapid reviewing, analysing and indexing of video, as one of the top 10 winners of the ASIS Accolades Security's Best competition.ASIS Accolades is an awards competition that recognises the security industry's most innovative new products, ser...

  ASIS International announces 2011 Student Writing Competition for security practicionersThe ASIS Academic Programs Council and the ASIS Foundation are calling for entries for the 2011 ASIS International Student Writing Competition. The writing competition rewards college and university students who conduct research, engage in thoughtful deliberation and write an academic paper between 3,000 and 6,000 words on an issue relevant to the security and assets protection profession."Th...

Security Alliance sets up working groups in  accordance with future regulatory frameworkThe Security Alliance recently released details of the working groups that would be created to review the recommendations for a future regulatory framework shortly to be published by the Security Industry Authority. The working groups will have two key functions: A number of Process Groups established to look in detail at the proposed operating modelA number of Sector groups that will review th...

   IFSEC 2011 draws an array security professionals to view the latest technology innovations in the industry More than 25,468* security professionals and key decision makers from across the globe congregated at IFSEC from 16-19 May 2011 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK, a 12% increase year on year, confirming why IFSEC is the world’s leading annual security event.Uniting an even greater number of security managers and directors from an array of disciplines within the security sect...

  11th European Security Conference & Exhibition will begin in April 2012 ASIS International has announced the opening of the call for presentation for its 11th European Security Conference & Exhibition which will take place in London on 15-17 April 2012. The 2012 Conference & Exhibition will kick off on Sunday 15 April with the President's Reception. Over the following 2 days, delegates will be able to attend 33 high-level educational sessions divided over 3 parallel t...

 ASIS 11th International European Security Conference & Exhibition will be held in London, UK in April 2012ASIS International has announced that its 11th European Security Conference & Exhibition will take place in London, UK on 15-17 April 2012. This event follows a very successful 10th European Security Conference & Exhibition held this month in Vienna, Austria.The 2012 Conference & Exhibition will kick off on Sunday 15 April with the President's Reception. Over the follow...

 ASIS International organised its 10th European Security Conference & Exhibition in Vienna, Austria ASIS International held its 10th European Security Conference & Exhibition on 3-6 April 2011 at the Messe Wien in Vienna, Austria. The event gathered 360 senior security managers from 44 countries.The conference was opened by Michal Moroz, Deputy Minister of the Interior of the Czech Republic, who outlined the Czech Government's plans to combat corruption.On the second day, Hugh...

 The 10th ASIS International European Security Conference & Exhibition to take place at ViennaVienna is getting ready to welcome the 10th ASIS International European Security Conference & Exhibition that will take place on 3-6 April 2011 at the Messe Wien.Around 400 senior security professionals are expected to attend more than 36 high-level educational sessions that will cover the entire spectrum of topics in security management such as: supply chain security, industrial espionage,...

 The Sout-East Asian security market will benefit from the Safety and Security Asia 2011 in the coming years  Political conflicts and terrorism concerns in South-east Asia have propelled the region's safety and security industry to new heights. Safety & Security Asia 2011 is held to address these heightening issues and concerns. Convening industry experts from various organisations across the region, this event will...

 ASIS 2011, the leading security event, will feature the latest security technology and innovationsASIS International, the largest organisation for security professionals worldwide, announces that Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida, and Vicente Fox, former president of Mexico, will be keynote speakers at the ASIS International 57th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2011), to be held Sept. 19-22 (Monday-Thursday) at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fl.As the 43rd G...

 ASIS International and IE Business School have collaborated to impart a management programmeASIS International (ASIS) , the pre-eminent organisation for security professionals, and IE Business School, a leading global business school, announced the introduction of Effective Management for Security Professionals-a five day executive education programme for mid-to-upper level security managers. The new certificate programme, which focuses on business fundamentals, will be offered Feb...

The Security Alliance will now hold discussions with the Government and the SIAThe Government's announcement on 14 October that there will be a phased transition to a new regulatory system was given a cautious welcome by the Security Alliance on 15 October. Since then, the stakeholders in industry who formed that Alliance have met and agreed that they will act in a transparent and consensual way to reflect the security industry's views as a single voice and will work with central and devolved go...

 The 5th ASIS International Asia-Pacific Conference will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in December 2011ASIS International is now accepting abstracts for presentations for its 2011 Asia-Pacific Conference. The 5th ASIS International Asia-Pacific Conference & Exhibition will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 5-7 December 2011.It will feature around 30 high-level educational sessions divided over three parallel tracks. The Conference will also include sessions for Chief Securi...

PSIA is committed to developing IP specifications for all product segments including IP video and access controlThe Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA), a global consortium of physical security providers focused on promoting the interoperability of IP-enabled devices, is ramping up development of its entire range of IP-based specifications to achieve system-wide interoperability of IP security devices.PSIA is committed to developing IP specifications for all product segments inclu...

Nearly 700 companies exhibited a wide array of security solutions for the event's attendeesMore than 20,000 security professionals from more than 90 countries, attended the ASIS International 56th Annual Seminar and Exhibits, held in Dallas, Texas, October 12-15. Hosted by ASIS, the leading organisation for security management professionals worldwide, this annual forum is the most comprehensive education and networking event in the security industry. "Security practitioners from around the...

CPP designation is awarded to individuals whose primary responsibility is security managementASIS International, the world's pre-eminent association for security professionals, has announced that Buckinghamshire New University has recognised the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification as a component of its Certificate in Security Management. Students will have thereafter the possibility to advance studies towards their MSc in Business Continuity, Security & Emergency Manag...

The winners will be recognised at ASIS 2010, the security industry's leading event ASIS International, the pre-eminent organisation for security professionals worldwide, has selected its 2010 ASIS Accolades winners. ASIS Accolades is an awards competition that recognises the security industry's most innovative new products, services, and/or solutions.ASIS invited exhibitors at the ASIS International 56th Annual Seminar and Exhibits to submit new technology, product, or service...

Secutech Thailand will feature the Fire & Safety SeminarSecutech Thailand, a dynamic trading platform for security, fire and safety will take place from 30 June - 2 July 2011 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre. This annual event is organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd. and IPEX - International Promotion & Exhibition Co Ltd. Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd. is a leading integrated media service provider dedicated to the security industry...

A draft concept of the ASIS OR maturity model was successful tested by ASIS in preparation for the 2010 World CupASIS International has announced its intent to initiate development of a new American National Standard Organisational Resilience Maturity Model-Phased Implementation, based on the ANSI/ASIS Organisational Resilience: Security, Preparedness, and Continuity Management Systems -Requirements with Guidance for Use Standard. ASIS is the pre-eminent organisation for security management prof...

The three members are from ABL, a leading provider of security services in the Czech RepublicThree members of ASIS International, the pre-eminent organisation for security management professionals worldwide, have been appointed to the new government of the Czech Republic on 13 July. The President of Czech Republic, Václav Klaus, selected a new centre-right coalition government following the parliamentary elections held in May 2010. Godfried Hendriks, CPP, Senior Regional Vice President fo...