Access control associations / regulatory bodies in United Kingdom (UK) (107 found)

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is the professional trade association for the security industry in the UK. Its aim is to help its member companies succeed in an ever-changing and highly competitive business environment. A vitally important element of this is ensuring its members provide the highest possible standard of products and service to their customers. The BSIA has over 500 members responsible for more than 70% of UK security business, including CCTV, access control, manned security, information destruction, physical security, cash-in-transit and alarm manufacture, distribution and installation. Vision The BSIA's vision is to create a climate where the BSIA hallmark is a symbol of quality and professionalism for security buyers and industry partners.Mission As the voice of the British private security industry, the BSIA mission is to support members and encourage excellence; educate the marketplace on the value of quality and professional security; and create an atmosphere in which our members can flourish.Key values Dedication - we are committed to serving all our members equally. High standards - we promote best practice and excellence to add value. Innovation - we push the boundaries, using a positive attitude to lead the industry forward. Integrity - we operate ethically to do the right thing. Belief - we are passionate about what we do. Key areas of BSIA activity include: Information dissemination The BSIA disseminates information to members, potential members, users of security products/services, related organisations and the general public to raise awareness and understanding of issues relating to security and crime prevention. Lobbying The BSIA lobbies key organisations/bodies to form valuable working partnerships and achieve desirable changes e.g. Members of Parliament, the Home Office, Association of Chief Police Officers, Association of British Insurers. The BSIA is extremely active in liaising with Government to ensure that legislation reflects industry and customer needs. The Association lobbied for regulation of the security industry for over 15 years, culminating in the introduction of the Private Security Industry Act 2001 and the launch of the Security Industry Authority. Standards One of the BSIA's top priorities is the maintenance of high standards within the industry, and it places rigorous requirements on companies wishing to become members. BSIA draws up industry codes of practice and technical documents, often then submitting documents for consideration as British Standards. Our representatives work on European standards committees to ensure these will meet the practical needs of the industry and its customers Skills In 2006 a skills body for the private security sector was formed. 'Skills for Security' incorporates the Security Industry Training Organisation, the BSIA's training subsidiary, which was divested from the Association to form the new skills body. The BSIA is working with Skills for Security, alongside other key industry stakeholders, to help to establish a stronger skills foundation which will add further benefits for the industry and its people.

ADS Group is the UK trade organisation representing aerospace, defence, security and space sectors. ADS is focused on representing ambitions and concerns of these industries in the UK and overseas to key stakeholders, government, and the media. A dedicated team of events specialists co-ordinate & manage a comprehensive events programme encompassing everything from large international trade shows through to table top events & networking lunches.

Africa Security Forum is a membership-based government organisation, located in Barking, United Kingdom. They provide policing, counter terrorism, border defence, local, state, national security services.

The Alarm Industry Communications Committee (AICC), a committee of The Monitoring Association (TMA), is composed of representatives of TMA, the Electronic Security Association (ESA), the Security Industry Association (SIA) and major alarm companies and manufacturers. The Committee meets on a quarterly (March, June, September, December) basis, based on current CDC guidelines.

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) oversees standards and conformity assessment activities in USA. ANSI's mission is to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems, and safeguarding their integrity. The Institute represents the diverse interests of more than 270,000 companies and organisations.

Associated British Ports - ABP is the UK’s leading ports group. The association is an essential partner for the Offshore Wind industry, providing Operations and Maintenance (O&M) for over 50% of the sector’s activity, as well as building infrastructure in facilities like Green Port Hull, a joint investment with SGRE, the largest Offshore Wind blade manufacturer, and LEEF (Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility).

The Association of Security Consultants is the professional organisation for independent security consultants. ASC promotes networking between member consultants, end-users, the security industry and government, through its networking services, business clubs and annual international conference, CONSEC.

BHE Bundesverband Sicherheitstechnik e.V. has about 860 member companies of the Association for Security Technology. The BHE is communication and information platform for all who deal with security issues. In this sense, it promotes the exchange of views of member companies with one another and in particular with users, security officers and others responsible for security matters individuals and institutions.

From carefully considered intelligent video products and services, to bespoke access control projects, the Genie brand has been solving security and surveillance dilemmas for clients across the UK for over 20 years. Installers like Genie’s collaborative approach, and their solution-based processes, help keep them competitive and relevant in today’s dynamic market. They recognize Genie as a trustworthy British firm that shares their values.

BioStore has been developing identity management technologies since 2005, providing high quality, secure systems across a range of industries. BioStore provides integrated authentication for a variety of applications, including E-Registration, Print & Copy, Password Manager, Computer Logon, Cashless Catering, Visitor Manager, Access Control, Library Management and Locker Systems.

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BREEAM is the sustainability assessment method for masterplanning projects, infrastructure and buildings. It recognises and reflects the value in higher performing assets across the built environment lifecycle, from new construction to in-use and refurbishment.

British Computer Society (BCS) works towards ensuring the digital journey is safe and positive for everyone, by raising standards of competence and conduct across the IT industry and tackling the ethical challenges face along the way.

The British Fire Services Association is the forum for the development, welfare and recognition of all sectors operating within the fire & rescue community. The BFSA is a strictly non-political and as a democratic institution, its members are drawn from all ranks and disciplines.

British Standards Institute is the National Standards Body of the UK and develops standards and standardisation solutions to meet the needs of business and society. BSI works with government, businesses and consumers to represent UK interests and facilitate the production of British, European and international standards. BSI caters to various industry sectors including biometrics, fire, security, health and safety, and more.

British Woodworking Federation (BWF) is a trade association for the woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry in the UK. They offer advice, support and regulatory information to members, as well as guidance for those looking to specify timber products for their home or for commercial projects.

Business International Group is a group of companies with international practice. These companies specialise in migration consulting services, outsourcing, recruiting, human resources logistics, real estate development, as well as the provision of personnel and tax formalities.

BWF Fire Door Alliance is operated and managed by the British Woodworking Federation (BWF). It is a scheme that champions third-party certification of fire doors and doorsets. Comprising of manufacturers of timber fire doors and fire doorsets, processors, distributors and suppliers of integral components, members share the vision that every fire door or fire doorset sold in the UK meets required standards throughout its service life.

Calypso Networks Association is a non-for-profit association established in Brussels in 2003, which manages the contactless electronic ticketing standard, Calypso. Their main objectives are to define and direct the reference specifications, to implement a certification policy, to guarantee the compatibility of all current and future product, to establish a Calypso label issued by an independent organisation, among other tasks.

Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure is the UK government’s National Technical Authority for physical and personnel protective security. The Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) protects national security by providing advice to the UK national infrastructure organisations, covering physical, personnel and cyber security

Checkstep helps users adapt to this digital lifestyle by making the Internet a place where humanity is thriving. Checkstep provides online platforms with a software-as-a-service solution that automates content moderation processes. The platform offers better visibility of trust and safety workflows using AI-first tools.

As trusted partners of the Scottish Business Resilience Centre and a certification body for the NCSC’s Cyber Essential Scheme, customers have the confidence that their services meet industry standards. The core approach to protecting network from cyber-attacks is to get a reliable and experienced company dealing in Cyber security services suited for client's organization.

The Cloud Signature Consortium is a group of industry and academic organisations committed to building a new standard for cloud-based digital signatures that will support web and mobile applications and comply with the most demanding electronic signature regulations in the world.

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency leads the national effort to protect and enhance the resilience of the nation's physical and cyber infrastructure. CISA's multi-faceted mission is home to more than 15 career fields, including business administration, cybersecurity, programme management, communications, data science.

Data Intellect provides solutions to complex data problems in demanding environments for world-pioneering organisations. Put simply - Data Intellect turns big data problems into smart data solutions. It’s about human intellect, collaboration and providing solutions for the most complex of challenges.

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Founded in 1955 as an intergovernmental organisation, the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) seeks to harmonise civil aviation policies and practices amongst its Member States and, at the same time, promote understanding on policy matters between its Member States and other parts of the world.

The European Commission represents and upholds the interests of the EU as a whole, and is independent of national governments. The Commission prepares legislation for adoption by the Council (representing the member countries) and the Parliament (representing the citizens). It administers the budget and the policy programmes (agriculture, fisheries, research etc.) in cooperation with authorities in the member countries.

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