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More than 150 local and international suppliers will showcase their latest technologies and solutions at the event Retail Asia Expo, one of the most influential retail trade fairs in Asia, will take place from 4-6 June 2013 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Now in its fifth year, Retail Asia Expo continues to explore the opportunities and challenges inherent in more competitive and customer-centric retail environment. The event is an ideal opportunity for retaile...

IFSEC International demonstrates increased integration between the security and fire industries UBM Live, the organiser of IFSEC International, is excited to announce the start of its next chapter at ExCel, London in 2014. Following a phenomenal 40th year, IFSEC International will enter its next decade by relocating from NEC, Birmingham to ExCeL London in June 2014. IFSEC International 2013 took place from 13 – 16 May and proved to be a roaring success with 28,992 visit...

The seminar provides an overview of the key elements of modern CCTV systems MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has had its seminar: “A vision of future proof digital CCTV” approved by The Construction CPD Certification Service. The seminar provides an overview of the key elements of modern CCTV systems and covers topics including decentralised technologies, sustainability and UK Home Office guidelines...

Hikvision has introduced a series of online distance learning training modules to assist dealers, installers, system integrators get up to speed on the latest technology built into Hikvision video surveillance products. Three online training modules, which are available free of charge to Hikvision customers, allow participants in their own time to learn how to achieve maximum advantage from the innovative features built into the company’s cameras, DVRs and software. Established in 2001,...

The SIA Government Summit provides attendees with unique insights to understand the security industry The Security Industry Association (SIA) Government Summit, the premier annual public policy conference in the security industry, will be held June 4-5, 2013 at the W Hotel in Washington, DC. The SIA Government Summit provides attendees with unique insights that help them better understand how policy drives business in the security industry. The exclusive nature of the setting...

Successful students are awarded an Edexcel accredited BTEC Level 5 Professional Award in Security Management The Security Institute, the UK’s largest membership body for security professionals, has reported phenomenal levels of interest in its pioneering Diploma in Security Management, proving that the image, perception and importance of the industry is at an all time high. A key part of its on-going commitment to raising professional standards, the Security Institute&r...

BSIA’s new Lone Worker Section was launched by Rachel Griffin, Chair of The Suzy Lamplugh Trust The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) launched its newest section of membership at IFSEC International (Wednesday 15th May 2013), in recognition of the growing market for Lone Worker protection products and services. Officially launched by Rachel Griffin, Chair of personal safety charity, The Suzy Lamplugh Trust, the BSIA’s Lone Worker Section represents comp...

The companies won awards in the fields of CCTV equipment, security guarding and lone worker protection Three members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) are celebrating after scooping prestigious IFSEC & FIREX Awards, which were presented in a glittering ceremony held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. Bosch Security Systems, Kings Security Systems and Guardian 24 won awards for their innovative solutions in the fields of CCTV equipment, security guarding...

Anthony Pearlgood, Chairman of BSIA’s Information Destruction Section, will be showing the section’s first official promotional video The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) Information Destruction Section is pleased to announce the official line up of its annual Information Destruction Conference and Exhibition. The popular event is due to take place on Wednesday 5th June at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham and boasts an exciting line...

Programme participants will develop a strategic understanding of the role of security management WHO: ASIS International IE Business School WHAT: Effective Management for Security Professionals ASIS International and Madrid-based IE Business School, one of Europe’s leading business schools, will deliver Effective Management for Security Professionals. This four-day executive education programme has been customised to introduce mid-to-senior level security practition...

The new features for events this year include Intelligent Buildings and Global Meetings Programme IFSEC International and FIREX International the world’s largest security and fire exhibition’s, opened the doors to the security and fire industry for what will be another outstanding year at the NEC, Birmingham. With over ten education theatres and 240 seminars sessions, visitors will have a wealth of opportunity to get to grips with what is hot in the industry right...

BSIA's Lone Worker section will feature the election for the section's inaugural Chairman The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) - the trade body representing the UK's private security industry - has revealed its activity plan for this year's IFSEC International exhibition and conference, which takes place in Birmingham in less than one week's time (13 – 16 May 2013). Relationship building is at the heart of the BSIA's activities at the show, with a series of...

VidSys will demonstrate its recently released 7.0 PSIM software at IFSEC 2013 VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently announced details of its participation in the upcoming security industry event, IFSEC International 2013, taking place May 13 – 16 at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, UK.  During this four-day event, VidSys executives will lead multiple sessions, demo the company’s rece...

Ralf Kannefass will also be a member of Cassidian’s Executive Committee Cassidian’s new Head of Programmes has been named as Ralf Kannefass (45). As part of his function, Kannefass will also be a member of Cassidian’s Executive Committee. The appointment will come into effect as of 1 June. Bernhard Gerwert, CEO of Cassidian, stated: “I’m pleased to welcome Ralf Kannefass to Cassidian. He possesses international expertise in large programmes manag...

Emma Shaw is the southern region chairman of the Defence Industry Security Association (DISA) The Security Institute, the UK’s largest membership body for security professionals, has announced that Emma Shaw is its new chairman. Working alongside her fellow directors, she will take the organisation to the next stage of its development by ensuring that it continues to meet the needs of its growing membership. Shaw is the founder and managing director of Esoteric, a well...

The SANS Institute has launched CyberTalent Assessments, a new management tool that helps to validate the skills of information security professionals. As part of a recruitment process, CyberTalent Assessments helps Recruitment and HR professionals and recruitment agencies to save time, reduce administrative efforts and increase the pool of qualified candidates. Powered by Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) based exam questions, SANS CyberTalent Assessments can provide benchmarks...

The course provides preparation for the GIAC Security Leadership qualification and conforms with DoDD 8570 This June, the SANS Institute will debut its MGT512: SANS Security Leadership Essentials For Managers with Knowledge Compression course in Naples, Italy. The course has been updated to emulate the format utilised by many executive MBA programmes and  has been approved by CompTIA's CAQC programmes for Security + 2008 to ensure that managers and their direct repor...

CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce the deployment of a Spanish language version of its IPSecurityCenter PSIM solution as part of a localisation project supporting customers in Europe and Latin America. As organisations update their security systems, more and more are turning to PSIM solutions to manage their operations. CNL Software has identified the need to provide local language versions of IPSecurityCenter to supp...

The event includes 6-day courses and the 2 day "Securing The Human" course for security professionals SANS has added a new London date to its security-training calendar. SANS London Summer takes place from the 9th to 16th of July at the London Marriott Hotel Kensington and gives security professionals the opportunity to attend four of SANS most popular 6-day courses and the excellent 2 day “Securing The Human” course. “SANS London 2012 was the most popular s...

Nottingham Post Business Awards 2013 takes place on 25th April at the Alea Casino in Nottingham One of the UK’s leading security providers, Octavian Security, has been announced as a finalist for the Nottingham Post Business Awards. The company, which was founded in Nottingham and operates throughout the UK, has been shortlisted for the Services Award. It beat hundreds of other entrants to the position. Octavian will find out whether it has won the award on 25 April, a...

The BSIA's logbook will reflect currentindustry practice of both Europeanand International CCTV standards The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published a revised edition of its CCTV users’ logbook, to reflect recent developments relating to industry standards and governance. Aimed at end-users of CCTV surveillance systems, the logbook has been updated to reflect current industry practice and the content of both European and International CCTV standards....

The ISC West exhibition floor included tens of thousands of products from 1,000+ exhibiting companies and brands “Fantastic,” exclaimed Alan Stoddard, senior director of marketing for Honeywell Security Group when asked how ISC West, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), had performed for his company. “We had great traffic and a lot of excitement over our Lynx 5100 and MaxPro Cloud Solutions.” “The access control future will be dr...

Mission 500 awarded its 4th “Mission 500 Humanitarian Award” to Mike Keegan, VP of Magnasphere Corp. Mission 500, a charitable organisation engaging security professionals to sponsor children in need through the World Vision organisation, raised more than $90,000 at the fourth Security 5/2K Mission 500 Charity Run at ISC West in Las Vegas. Proceeds from the April 11 event will sponsor over 240 children for a full year − providing food, water, education, healt...

Key intelligence-gathering operations include Operation Lightning, Operation Trammel, and Operation Camion Fairway is one of the key intelligence-gathering operations for the UK, it is coordinated nationally by the Counter Terrorism Command at New Scotland Yard. Fairway's remit is to detect, deter or disrupt terrorist activity and has particular responsibility for three operations: Lightning (hostile reconnaissance, and infiltration) Trammel (the use of forged documen...

Tavcom's security training workshop was held at its training facilities in Bishops Waltham Tavcom hosted a workshop for a group of trainers from Denmark on 21st March 2013 at its training facilities in Bishops Waltham as part of a nationwide itinerary designed for the visitors to learn first hand how security training is carried out in the UK. The visit was jointly organised by UK based Skills for Security and the Danish Institute of Fire & Security (DBI) and was supporte...

Tavcom will also be organising the Tavcom Training Theatre on behalf of IFSEC Tavcom personnel are unlikely to have much time for rest during the four days of IFSEC 2013. As well as helping visitors to the exhibition with enquiries about its traditional classroom  based training courses, Tavcom will also be officially launching its web based Academy, and a new Technical Services division, as well as organising on behalf of IFSEC the Tavcom Training Theatre! Visitors to S...

TraceSecurity partners will be able to offer customers a comprehensive risk-based information security program TraceSecurity, the pioneer in cloud-based IT governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solutions, recently announced the TraceSecurity Partner Program, a new program and incentives that provide resellers with unique revenue opportunities.  TraceSecurity partners gain the ability to offer customers a cloud-based, comprehensive risk-based information security program,...

Across six days attendees will participate in advanced penetration testing and ethical hacking courses This June, the SANS Institute will host Pen Test Berlin, the largest dedicated training event for ethical hackers in Europe.  From the 3rd to the 8th of June 2013, the Radisson Blu Hotel on the bank of Berlin's River Spree will welcome IT security experts keen to update their skills and learn new techniques. Across six days, attendees will participate in advanced penetra...

Bicycles are marked using a forensic solution with a corresponding number or code that is registered on a master database Bicycle theft is a growing problem across the UK, and in recognition of this, the Asset and Property Marking Section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a helpful guide for cyclists to emphasise the importance of marking their bikes with forensic solutions in order to deter thieves. Bicycle theft is a huge problem in the United...

UBM relocates IFSEC International from NEC after 16 years UBM Live has officially launched IFSEC International and FIREX International’s move to ExCeL London in 2014. On Wednesday 6th March, over 200 partners and premier exhibitors across UBM’s Protection and Management Series – IFSEC, FIREX, Facilities Show and Safety & Health Expo – were given the opportunity to explore all the benefits ExCeL and the surrounding area has to offer. Relocating IFSEC...