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The AlliedBarton Challenge creates an opportunity for attendees to raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project AlliedBarton Security Services, www.alliedbarton.com, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, expands their award-winning commitment to hiring military veterans and their families at the 59th Annual ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits conference in Chicago’s McCormick Place, September 24-27, 2013.  The AlliedBarton C...

The Shield Group has demonstrated that it meets strict quality and operational standards The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is pleased to announce that its membership now includes all of the UK’s Top 10 security guarding companies, following the recent admission of The Shield Group Limited. This latest addition now means that the BSIA represents the ten largest security guarding companies with a total 68.25% market share and a combined turnover of £2...

Detroit’s newly renovated Cobo Center will be host to a gathering of U.S. and Canadian border security officials For two days on September 12th & 13th, Detroit’s newly renovated Cobo Center will be host to a gathering of U.S. and Canadian border security officials, and industry professionals meeting to discuss a myriad of important issues relating to border protection and facilitation of legitimate trade and travel between the United States and Canada. On Febr...

Visitors of Infosecurity will get an answer for the most important IT questions: How to Choose the Right Firewall for your Business Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. - the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, become a Sponsor of "Firewalls Live-Testing" at Infosecurity Russia 2013, which is to be held 25-27th September, Moscow, Crocus Expo, Pavilion 2 "Is the firewall you choose the right combination of value, security level, scalability, and support for your s...

Ingersoll’s session is geared toward credentialed or aspiring FMP, CFP and Sustainability Facility Professionals (SFP) During the International Facility Management Association’s (IFMA) World Workplace 2013 at Philadelphia’s Conference and Expo October 2-4,  Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies’ Monte Salway and Kelly O’Connor will discuss “Balancing Physical Security and Productivity,” at 9:15 a.m. on Friday, October 3. The sessio...

Mr Harry Dhaul, Chairman of Securing Asia reflected on the opportunities and challenges in Asia’s security threats Government officials, entrepreneurs and leading academics from both Asia and the West, gathered in London’s Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre to mark the start of Securing Asia 2013, the Asian Homeland Security, and Defence & Counter Terror Summit. In his opening words, Mr Harry Dhaul, Chairman of Securing Asia reflected on the opportunities an...

ASIS leaders and IOFM analysts will present findings from the report in a special session at ASIS in Chicago ASIS International (ASIS) and the Institute of Finance and Management (IOFM) jointly announce the release of “The United States Security Industry: Size and Scope, Insights, Trends, and Data,” an extensive benchmark study of the private security industry’s expansion over the past decade and projected future growth. An analysis of the security products a...

The survey is part of a wider program of work initiated by UNESCO The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) recently launches the first ever global survey of security concerns for women journalists. The survey, created in conjunction with the International News Safety Institute (INSI), will produce much-needed data on the challenges faced by women in news media around the world. The survey is part of a wider program of work initiated by UNESCO, which has the lea...

The project is aimed at evaluating the perceptions of security as a career choice among women Attracting more women to careers in the security sector is the focus of a new joint research project being launched this week by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and Skills for Security. The project is aimed at evaluating the perceptions of security as a career choice among two key groups: female students yet to embark upon their career, and women already working in t...

Subjects covered in the new code include the vetting of staff, health and safety, risk management and access management The British Security Industry Association (BSIA)’s Vacant Property Protection Group, a group formed of members of the BSIA’s Security Guarding, Security Systems and newly-named Property and Asset Protection Section, has recently released its official Code of Practice. The group, which was officially launched in May 2013, consists of businesses th...

Terri will provide strategic direction for the company. focusing on new business generation Skills for Security, the sector skills body for the UK’s private security industry, has announced the appointment of Terri Jones as its new Director General. Terri joins the team at a pivotal time for the organisation, and will provide strategic direction for the company, focusing on new business generation while assuming responsibility for the successful financial and commercial...

Paper Dreams assisted Tavcom by printing, compiling and binding course material for security industry training courses Mike Tennent, Managing Director of Tavcom recently participated in an award ceremony that took place at Highbury College, Portsmouth to acknowledge the achievements of students with learning difficulties. Paper Dreams, part of Highbury College’s Foundation Studies department, provides training for  adults with learning disabilities in order to impr...

As part of the research, IHS tracked the adoption rates of wireless download technology across vertical markets A surplus supply of wireless download technology was fitted to 16% of all video recorders sold in mobile video surveillance markets during 2012, according a new report entitled "The World Market for Mobile Video Surveillance" from IMS Research, now part of IHS. This is technology that the customer either never intends to use, or doesn’t have the back-end softwa...

The group is now known as the Property and Asset Protection Section (PAPS) The Physical Security Equipment section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has marked its twentieth anniversary by updating its identity and renewing its strategic focus, in recognition of the growing number of applications of the physical security equipment produced by section members. Now known as the Property and Asset Protection Section (PAPS), the group acts as a forum for compani...

Those studying for the Ceritficate in Security Management will benefit from this centralised facility The Security Institute, the leading membership body for security professionals, has announced the introduction of The Knowledge Centre, a pioneering new online resource that enables its members to access a wide range of information on a variety of industry based subjects. The brainchild of The Security Institute’s new Research Directorate, it has been created so tha...

The award was presented to Security Institute Chairman, Emma Shaw CSyP The Security Institute is pleased to announce its triumph at the recent Infologue.com Building the Future Award Ceremony held at the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) annual lunch at the Hilton Hotel in Park Lane. The award was presented to Security Institute Chairman, Emma Shaw CSyP. The criteria for the award are outstanding individuals and organisations that have played a pivotal part in...

Latin America is one of Vicon’s fastest growing markets Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of integrated IP video surveillance and access control systems, has launched a Spanish-language website that reflects its commitment to providing and supporting high-tech IP video software and hardware for the Latin American security market. The site, www.vicon-security.mx, provides dealers, integrators and end-users with product information and literature, sys...

The manifesto examines the issues facing the sector, with guidance on deploying surveillance systems Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently launched its first manifesto, championing the use of responsible surveillance in the CCTV industry. The paper examines the issues facing the sector, with guidance on deploying surveillance systems that are fit for purpose and support privacy for the wider public when it comes to imag...

Dubai 2013 will also host SANS security 504: hacker techniques, exploits & incident handling SANS Dubai 2013, the Gulf Region’s largest InfoSec training event has opened for online registration including “early bird” discounts of up to €250. The event will be held at the Hilton Dubai Jumeirah resort from October 26th til November 7th 2013 with a roster of courses covering hacker techniques, incident handling, and computer forensic investigations. Du...

The guide helps to identify stolen goods and highlights the benefits of UV equipment Jewellers and pawnbrokers are running the risk of prosecution by failing to properly check second-hand items, according to members of the British Security Industry Association’s Asset and Property Marking Section, whose new guide, "Spotting Stolen Goods: A Guide for Jewellers and Pawnbrokers" is published this week. Watches, laptops, mobile phones and jewellery are among the most common...

ISNR is one of the key milestones on the calendar of events in safety and security in the MENA region The Organising Committee of the International Exhibition for Security and National Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2014), the integrated platform that addresses security issues under one umbrella, recently announced the event will host an ‘International Conference on Security Challenges (ICSC)’ on 31 March, 2014, in Abu Dhabi. ISNR Abu Dhabi 2014, organised by the Mini...

Security Institute is delighted to have two of its members, plus a member of its Advisory Board , honoured at the award The Security Institute is delighted to have two of its members plus a member of its Advisory Board honoured at this year’s Association of Security Consultant’s (ASC) Imbert awards at a luncheon on the 13 June, in the presence of ASC chairman Allan Hildage, and two of the ASC Patrons, awards founder, Lord Peter Imbert and Lord James Bethell. ...

SSEDIC’s SIIIC is being hosted in cooperation with EEMA and other major eID initiatives and partners Scoping the Single European Digital Identity Community (SSEDIC), a thematic network for the EC’s Digital Agenda for Europe (DAE), recently announces the agenda for its Second International Identity Initiative Conference (SIIIC). The event will provide a forum to share collective knowledge between current e-identity (eID) projects. The SIIIC takes place at the Ho...

The new training facility will feature live product demos and training programmes Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, have launched two new initiatives designed to further support installers and end user customers and expand access to Tyco Security Products’ portfolio of integrated technologies. With the launch of a new state-of-the-art Demonstration and Training Centre in Manchester, UK and...

CSC version 2.0 boasts over 100 new features and improvements over the existing portal Skyguard – Europe’s premier personal safety service for lone workers – are pleased to announce the launch of their new and improved Customer Service Centre (CSC) account management portal – providing clients with an unprecedented range of tools to help protect their lone working employees. The Customer Service Centre is instrumental in providing an efficient and...

Training Providers Section of BSIA will provide the basic training requirements for those wishing to work in security A recent survey of British Security Industry Association (BSIA) members has revealed that the private security industry can be an ideal career path for ex-armed forces personnel, with 88.2% of respondents confirming that they already have, or have had, ex-armed forces personnel working within their organisation. The private security sector is an exciting and g...

The training courses cover a diverse range of subjects including CCTV, IP & networks, intruder, access control products A new purpose built training centre in Granville is providing installers, operators, managers and designers of electronic security systems with a wide range of Tavcom accredited training courses which cover a diverse range of subjects including CCTV, IP & networks, control room, intruder, electro-technical and access control products and technologies....

Session topics for the September 2013 programme will focus on Intelligence Sharing and Cross-Border Policing U.S. Representative Candice S. Miller (MI-10) will keynote on September 13th at the US/Canada Border Conference. Rep. Miller serves as Vice Chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security and Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security. In April, she released a statement in support of legislation she is cosponsoring HR 1417, the Bord...

The publication provides original, vendor-neutral analyses of security technologies from industry leaders The Security Industry Association has launched a new journal about security technology called SIA Technology Insights. The publication provides original, exclusive, vendor-neutral analyses of emerging security technologies from industry leaders. Produced with the end-user in mind, SIA Technology Insights is intended to help chief security officers, security directors and...

The addition of AMBITION will provide a dedicated crisis response management element to the existing Counter Terror Expo Global events company Clarion Events has added a new show to its UK Defence & Security portfolio in the shape of AMBITION, the major national annual event for NHS ambulance services, their suppliers and partner agencies, which Clarion are looking to co-locate alongside Counter Terror Expo and Forensics Europe Expo, 29 – 30 April 2014. The addition...