Security product associations / regulatory bodies in Western Europe (89 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.

ADS is the Premier Trade Organisation for all companies operating in the UK Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space industries. Farnborough International Limited (FIL) which runs the Farnborough International Airshow, is a wholly owned subsidiary.

Airbus DS Electronics and Border Security (EBS) is a subsidiary of Airbus Defence and Space. As a world leading provider of premium electronics in the areas of protection, surveillance and situational awareness, it is the global no. 1 in missile warning systems, a leading provider of border surveillance equipment and the German sensor house with a major position in the radar, optronics, and electronic warfare markets.

ANPI (National association against fire and theft) is a non-profit organisation founded as an initiative of the Belgian insurance companies. Their activities include: Inspections, Laboratories, Certification, Normalisation & Information. All professional associations and associations of industry interested in the fields of fire and theft prevention are members of ANPI. Public authorities are also represented within ANPI.

ASIS International UK Chapter is an organisation for security professionals, with more than 38,000 members worldwide including 750 in the UK. The UK Chapter runs dynamic seminars and training days throughout the year, publishes a quarterly Newsletter containing articles from country's security practitioners and acts as a voice for the security profession, representing members' views at the highest levels.

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.

The Biometrics Institute was founded to respond to an industry need for an independent and impartial international forum to share knowledge and information about biometrics and to provide best-practice guidance around the responsible use of biometrics.

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.

Blackbourne integrated M&E is a full service company with a vast knowledge base, built up through over 50 years experience in the industry.They deliver excellence across a range of integrated services including contracting, maintenance and environmental solutions. Contract maintenance services include CCTV and alarms.

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.

The BDSW represents the interests of the security industry towards politics and government and science and industry. BDSW is a politically and religiously neutral organisation. The BDSW is expressly committed to the free democratic basic order and values of Basic Law of Federal Republic of Germany.

Community Safety Glasgow (CSG) is a charitable body and company jointly owned by Glasgow City Council and Scottish Police Authority. The company aims to prevent crime, tackle antisocial behaviour and promote community safety in the city. CSG's trading subsidiary delivers security services beyond Glasgow City Council to include private and voluntary sectors. Key service solutions include CCTV and security services, lone worker solutions, etc.

The Confederation of European Security Services (CoESS) is the European umbrella organisation for 27 national private security employers’ associations. It was founded in 1989. CoESS is the only representative European employers’ organisation defending the interests of the private security services industry.

CSARN is the leading UK based business security and resilience membership network which brings together public and private sector leaders. CSARN provides business intelligence, networking events and training. CSARN is a not-for-profit enterprise.

Established in 1987, EEMA is an independent association of IT professionals, businesses and governments, providing business and technical networking opportunities at both local and regional levels in the broad areas associated with digital identity and its applications, including security.For 25 years, EEMA has been Europe’s leading independent, non-profit e-Identity & security association.

ETSI, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute, is officially recognised by the European Union as a European Standards Organisation. They produce globally-applicable standards for Information and Communications Technologies (ICT), including fixed, mobile, radio, converged, broadcast and Internet technologies. Our standards enable the technologies on which business and society rely.

European Association for Biometrics is a non-profit organisation seeking to advance the proper and beneficial use of biometrics in Europe, taking into account the interests of European citizens, industries, academia and governments. It is committed to contribute to the development of technologies and services that ensure safety, security, interoperability and the protection of human rights, including the right to privacy.

Founded in February 2004, the European ATM Security Team (EAST) is a ‘non-profit’ membership organisation whose National Members are committed to gathering information from, and disseminating EAST outputs to, ATM deployers and networks within their countries/regions. EAST specialises in ATM security, fraud prevention, financial crime reporting, crime prevention, ATM and payment terminal crime statistics, etc.

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.

European Distribution System Operators (E.DSO) is the key-interface between the leading electricity distribution system operators and the European institutions and stakeholders. E.DSO promotes the development and large-scale testing of smart grid technologies in real-life situations, new market designs and regulation.

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