Mark Wherrett

Tavcom Training, part of the Linx International Group, has announced it is once again delivering the free educational programme for ‘The Future of Security Training Theatre‘ at IFSEC International 2018, with sponsor Panasonic UK. The Theatre will deliver a range of essential CPD accredited presentations on cutting-edge subjects that are key to technical security professionals. Renowned for over ten years as the ‘Tavcom Theatre’, this year, following an extensive research programme, show organisers UBM have rebranded the theatre to meet with the theme for the event. ‘The Future of Security Training Theatre’ will be a major element in the new ‘Show Me How’ project at IFSEC 2018, which will identify educational opportunities where visitors can learn about industry best practice and capabilities. This year’s schedule promises something for everyone, including cyber security and integrated networks, audio systems, countering drone threats" Physical and cyber security education Tavcom Training Executive Director, Paul Tennent commented, “We have a longstanding and proud tradition of delivering free education at IFSEC, which expects to see over 40,000 visitors this year and has been at the heart of the security market for more than 40 years. This year’s schedule promises something for everyone, including cyber security and integrated networks, audio systems, countering drone threats and the ever-increasing links between physical and cyber security.” During the three days of the show, Tavcom will deliver a wide range of free educational sessions which will be supported by specialist speakers from across the security industry, including: Peter Mason, M Ed., CTSP, who has been the lead IP tutor for Tavcom Training Ltd for over 15 years, starts the programme with ‘Future of Security Networks’. Peter is also presenting: ‘Cybercrime and security’. David Needham, Sales Manager for Axis in the UK and Ireland, will be presenting ‘Network Audio Systems – Integrated Audio made Smart and Easy’. Jim Perkins, Business Development Manager at Panasonic UK will be discussing video management systems with: ‘Panasonic breaks the VMS mould with video insight’. Nikola Serfimovski, Director – Business Strategy at PureLifi will be giving a seminar entitled: ‘LiFi, the future of high bandwidth secure broadband communication’. Mike Gillespie, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Advent IM Ltd and Vice President of the C3i Centre for Strategic Cyberspace + Security Science (CSCSS) will be presenting ‘Raising standards; raising cyber security awareness’. Justin Pringle, Chief Technology Officer CTO at DroneOps Ltd will be giving a timely presentation entitled: ’Countering the drone threat’. Tony Weeks, Head of Technical Services at the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) will be discussing ‘Automating the transfer of alarms to emergency services: maximising public benefits’. Dr Mark Wherrett CEng MIET CTSP will present the future of analytics in a seminar entitled: ‘Smart, connected cameras and big data – the power of video is being unleashed’ IP-based integration and video analytics Tavcom Training’s Warren Collins CTSP will be discussing the integration of security systems with ‘Deploying an IP Based Integration Project’, whilst Senior Tavcom Training Tutor, Dr Mark Wherrett CEng MIET CTSP, will present the future of analytics in a seminar entitled: ‘Smart, connected cameras and big data – the power of video is being unleashed’. IFSEC International is also the perfect opportunity to learn more about the Register for Certified Technical Security Professionals (CTSP), which has been endorsed in the UK by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), as well as internationally by Dubai’s Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA). It represents the only opportunity for individuals fulfilling technical roles in the electronic security and fire systems sectors, to be officially recognised for their competencies and qualifications on a public register. Paul Tennent continued, “IFSEC International will again deliver on its promise to educate and enlighten visitors. Myself and the team at Linx International Group look forward to seeing you there!”

BSIA has produced new guidance to assist installers of CCTV to understand how a choice of grade should be made New guidance has been published by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) to help users understand the system of security grading introduced by the BS EN 62676 series of international standards, the first standards for CCTV video surveillance that will be used to any significant extent in the UK. Grading is a way of giving a variation in requirements so that systems that do not require sophisticated features are allowed to be simpler. The BSIA has produced this new guidance to assist installers of CCTV – along with any other interested parties – to understand how a choice of grade should be made and then used to determine the design requirements of a CCTV system. Graded Requirements Under BS EN 62676 Standards for CCTV The first guide, entitled Graded Requirements Under BS EN 62676 Standards for CCTV – a Technical Guide for Installers and Specifiers (BSIA Form 218), has resulted from work undertaken by a team of BSIA members alongside the Home Office, security industry inspectorates, insurance companies and security consultants to develop a method of applying grades that allow for both simplicity and, when required, flexibility. BS EN 62676 Series – Guidance for Customers About Grading and Other Important Matters The second guide is entitled BS EN 62676 Series – Guidance for Customers About Grading and Other Important Matters (BSIA Form 217) and complements the first guide by providing a summary for customers who might be seeking a more concise and less technical explanation of the new grading system. Both guides relate to the BS EN 62676 standards, which have been developed using best practice guidelines from a number of organisations including the BSIA, as well as the Government’s Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST), while also incorporating ideas from British Standards. "The use of grading can give a simplified method of specifying a system and these two BSIA guides should help the industry and customers gain a clear and common understanding of how grading works for CCTV", said Paul Phillips, Technical Manager, BSIA Mark Wherrett, Chairman of the BSIA CCTV Section’s Technical Group states: “These guidance documents were written with the input of experts from the BSIA CCTV Section’s Technical Group as well as Inspectorates, Insurers, Security Consultants and CAST. I believe this enabled us to provide guidance with broad consensus from all the main stakeholders. “As Chairman of the CCTV Technical Group, I would like to personally thank all those who contributed to writing this guidance for taking the time to give their valuable input to these guides.” Grading of a security system While grading of a system does not specifically determine the quality of the images captured by the system, implementation of a higher grade may coincidentally result in an improvement. BS EN 62676-4 includes recommendations that will determine the quality of image recording. The use of different grades will, however, affect the robustness and integrity of the system and its ability to continue to serve its purpose in the face of a criminal attack or likely fault conditions. Paul Phillips, Technical Manager at the BSIA, comments: “For the first time, a single set of standards includes a wide range of best practice ideas to improve the quality of CCTV systems. The standards have been embraced within the standards framework developed by the Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s team. “The new standards help to define best practice and use of the standards will ensure the needs of the customer are properly specified and understood, that the system is designed, installed, operated and maintained to meet the needs of the customer, and enable comparison between suppliers’ proposals while enabling consistent application of features. “The use of grading can give a simplified method of specifying a system and these two BSIA guides should help the industry and customers gain a clear and common understanding of how grading works for CCTV.”