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Security Technology Live 2014 takes over the security industry's traditional May show dates and NEC location Clarion Events, the organisers of Security Technology Live, 2014's only exhibition exclusively targeting the UK’s security installers, integrators, resellers and distributors recently shared some of the feedback they have been getting from the market regarding the event. Speaking about how Security Technology Live has been able to take over the Security industry&...

Nick previously worked for the MOD as part of the technical training team Nick has worked for the last 14 years for the security division of Gratte Brothers which he joined as a Project Engineer and was subsequently promoted to the role of Technical Manager. He previously worked for 10 years for the MOD as part of the team which provides technical training in support of the resettlement programme for members of the armed forces. “We are delighted to have been able to re...

Cassidian CyberSecurity outlines a 7 Step approach to combat ATPs Cassidian CyberSecurity and Netasq used their press briefing at the Cyber Defence Summit in Oman to highlight the real dangers posed to organisations and infrastructure in the Middle East region by APTs (Advanced Persistent Threats) and outline a 7 Step Approach, combining expertise, processes and new tools to combat these threats. Guy Meguer, General Manager Middle East, said: “APTs are targeted atta...

The event was hosted by the BSIA and chaired by Hazel Blears MP Trust, accountability and the delivery of value for money are three key deliverables essential for the private security industry to build successful working relationships with the Police, according to attendees of a recent parliamentary roundtable meeting, hosted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). These issues were part of a wider debate on the topic of delivering community policing, which t...

BSIA recognises the professionals working within the security industry across five categories The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is proud to announce the regional winners of this year’s Annual Security Personnel Awards. The awards are now in their fifteenth year, and serve to recognise the hard work of high calibre professionals working within the security industry across five different categories: Best Team, Outstanding Act, Service to the Customer, Best...

The briefing will feature presentations and discussions hosted by key industry experts With changes to industry regulation and licensing set to impact the UK’s private industry later this year, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has organised an exclusive breakfast briefing to explore the impact of a changing regulatory regime. Free to attend and open to both members and non-members of the Association, the breakfast briefing will feature presentations and...

IFSEC International will continue to unite all parts of the security buying chain in the event UBM Live’s Protection & Management Series will be moving to ExCel London from June 2014, UBM Live recently revealed the overwhelming support received from the industry following the news. The response has been outstanding with visitors, exhibitors, key associations and media partners all expressing their commitment to IFSEC International in London 2014. Feedback received f...

The guide details the changes to the licensing and regulatory regime of UK's security industry The British Security Industry Association has produced a guide for end-users and security buyers, to help them understand the proposed changes to the licensing and regulatory regime of the UK’s private security industry, which are set to impact all companies that use private security personnel. From 2013 onwards, there will be a gradual change in the way private security compa...

BSIA is considered a natural partner for SfS as it looks to develop its business over the coming years The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has recently announced a new partnership with Skills for Security, in a landmark move that brings the sector skills body firmly back within the remit of the industry. The move, approved by board members of both organisations, will see Skills for Security become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the BSIA, reversing the Association&r...

The 18.12 conference is being supported by a number of expert speakers from the security industry Mercury Security, Northern Ireland’s largest independent security company, and Tavcom Training, the UK security industry’s leading training organisation, are jointly orchestrating a conference for security professionals at the La Mon Hotel and Country Club in Castlereagh, near Belfast, on 7 March, 2013. The 18.12 Conference is being supported by a number of expert spe...

Prof. Dr. Leonard Yong works as a Senior Consultant of EuroMaTech Training & Management Consultancy ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Prof. Dr. Leonard Yong, Senior Consultant of EuroMaTech Training & Management Consultancy, will be a keynote speaker at ASIS Middle East 2013. The ASIS 4th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition will be held on 17-19 February 2013 in Dubai, UAE at the Inter...

The Bosch training course provides brief video tutorials with product information and details on installation Bosch Security Systems, Inc. trained nearly 8,500 customers in North America in 2012 through its Security and Communications Training Academy — achieving more than 30 percent growth in the number of course participants over the previous year. “Adoption of IP-based systems is growing rapidly, creating increased demand for training”, said Jim Musshafen...

Training highlighted how users can gain maximum benefit from IP security system The hunger for knowledge about the opportunities offered by IP network based video surveillance systems could not have been more evident than at the Analogue vs. IP Conference which took place in Dubai during Intersec 2013. The objective of the Conference on 17th January, which was a joint initiative by the Department of Protective Systems of Dubai Police and Tavcom Training, was to highlight how...

Mr.Soliman will attempt to demystify the concept of Jihad and explain how it is not synonymous to terrorism ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Fadel Soliman, Director of the Bridges Foundation will be a keynote speaker at ASIS Europe 2013. As a keynote speaker Mr. Soliman will attempt to demystify the concept of Jihad and explain how it is not synonymous to terrorism. Fadel Soliman is a member of the Inter...

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...

European Perimeter Protection Conference will be held on March 5th and 6th, 2013 On March 5 and 6, 2013 the first European Perimeter Protection Conference takes place in the Ofenwerk in Nuremberg. In cooperation with Umirs Europe, manufacturer for high-class microwave sensors and fence protection systems, artec technologies AG will present this novel and practice-oriented event. In a mixture of lectures and an exhibition of 15 leading suppliers of perimeter protection solution...

LILIN's IP Bootcamp has been designed to train installers and increase IP video awareness in the market “Fundamentals and IP systems covered, real demonstrations on working products, genuine information on all IP hardware, with no hard sell,” just one of the ways IP Bootcamp was described by participating installers last week. Further comments included, "a very good insight into IP workings and operations, easy going with a touch of humour", "a well presented hands...

The conference programme has been developed to bring focus on the key issues and mitigation technology Counter Terror Expo reconvenes at the Olympia Exhibition & Conference Centre in on 24-25 April 2013 against a backdrop of continued strife across various many parts of the globe. This critically acclaimed annual event brings the world’s leading counter terrorism experts together with professionals across the domain space, to help define operational strategies to co...

The webinar, "Crafting a Local PR Strategy", will highlight a range of best practices for effective local PR strategy Linear LLC, the leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, announces its third interactive webinar in the company’s dealer-focused lineup of online training and continuing education. The webinar, "Crafting a Local PR Strategy", will take place on Wednesday, December 5th, 2012 at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PS...

The training provides government staffs with essential skills to promote safety awareness in fragile movements International security and protection specialist Pilgrims Group has been awarded the prestigious Security Excellence Award (SEA) for its industry leading training for UK government employees due to be posted overseas, sometimes to politically unstable countries. In a ceremony held at the London Hilton on Park Lane, Pilgrims’ COO David Freear and Training Manage...

The event aims to provide a dedicated forum for information destruction professionals to share technology With 100% of previous delegates planning to return to the event in 2013, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is encouraging delegates to register early for its annual Information Destruction Exhibition and Conference. The annual event – now in its fifth year – is organised by the BSIA’s Information Destruction section, and aims to provide a...

Arecont will provide Channel Partner Certification Programs consisting of online product training and tips Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, recently announced that “Arecont Vision University” has advanced to now provide an online portal for reseller partner education. Responding to the demand for the company’s popular Channel Partner Certification Programs (CPCP), Arecont Vision has developed an online learning cent...

The webinar will focus on maximising the effectiveness of existing security systems while minimising risk VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently announced it will co-host a complementary webinar with BRS Labs, inventors of the world’s first and only reason-based video surveillance behavioural recognition software.  The webinar will focus on maximising the effectiveness of existing security systems while minim...

BSIA reports Western Europe as the most active export market Last week marked Export Week in the UK, and security exporters from the British Security Industry Association’s Export Council have revealed how they have fought back against the impact of the recession by expanding into new markets, a trend that’s set to continue in 2013, according to the results of a recent survey. Aimed at gauging its members’ experiences of exporting in 2012, and assessing thei...

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...

The one-day event will take place on Wednesday 5th June 2013 at the National Motorcycle Museum Following the success of the British Security Industry Association’s Information Destruction Conference and Exhibition earlier this year, the BSIA is pleased to announce that this popular annual event will return next summer, for the fifth successive year. The one-day event will take place on Wednesday 5th June 2013 at this year’s popular location, the National Motorcycl...

The top 40 will represent the entire security buying chain from manufacturer to distributor As IFSEC approaches its 40th year, the IFSEC team would like to know who deems the 40 most influential players in the global security and fire industry today.  From the hottest conference speakers, to the most followed tweeters, IFSEC wants to compile a global list of the top 40 leading thinkers and innovators. With a plethora of exciting developments taking place in these innovat...

The panel discussion featured a panel of industry experts from the security and standard industries ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted a panel discussion at Security Essen 2012, an event that drew a diverse crowd of more than 80 people, demonstrating that the issue of standardisation and interoperability in the security industry is still a subject of great interest and debate. The panel discussion, held as part...

The trade body represented over 70% of the UK's private security industry Business leaders from across Scotland were given an exclusive insight this week into the security challenges they face at a brand new event organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the trade body representing over 70% of the UK’s private security industry. Entitled Scotland: Secure for Business, the comprehensive seminar programme included presentations on the impact of forth...

The tasks include provision of training in Hungarian, with rights to certification in Axxonsoft’s name Axxonsoft and Alphasonic have achieved a contractual arrangement to create a Center of Excellence in Hungary at the Alphasonic base. The Center's tasks will include provision of training in Hungarian, with rights to certification in the name of Axxonsoft, and tracking Axxonsoft products at all stages, beginning with pre-sale consultation and ending with post-sale tracki...