Security Institute News

London’s iconic Shakespeare’s Underglobe Theatre set the stage for the much-anticipated Women in Security Awards 2024. With places booked months in advance, the event was filled, bringing together outstanding women from diverse roles across the security sector.   Talent and dedication Organised annually by Professional Security magazine in collaboration with patron Una Riley, the Women in Security Awards are widely regarded as a prestigious platform celebrating the achie...

Carlisle Support Services appoints public and private security expert, John Lambert as Managing Director of Security and Events in the North. With a background that stems across 15 years within the public and private sectors, John is well-placed to advise, facilitate, and manage this division for all Carlisle contracts. Responsible for the delivery of the Northern security and events division for the business, he will ensure that the division continues to deliver market-pioneering solutions to...

Vicon Industries is proud to announce its new corporate partnership with The Security Institute, the largest professional membership body for security professionals in the UK. As part of this partnership, Vicon will work closely with The Security Institute to promote the highest standards of security professionalism and provide its members with access to cutting-edge security solutions, technologies, and insight. Author's quote "We are thrilled to partner with The Security Institute, an organ...

International Security Expo returns to London, United Kingdom (UK), on 26-27 September 2023, backed by more Government agencies and industry partners than ever before and showcasing the widest range of solutions designed to improve the security and resilience of businesses, people, and critical infrastructures. International Security Expo (ISE) In the face of ever-changing threats to global security, International Security Expo (ISE) will welcome a high-quality vetted audience o...

Building on their highly popular series of electronic security solutions focused events, the CNI Security Group will once again host a ‘CNI Security Technology’ Day, aboard the former WW2 Royal Navy escort ship, HQS Wellington, at Victoria Embankment, on the River Thames, London, United Kingdom (UK). ‘CNI Security Technology’ Day The CNI Security Group’s free-to-attend event, to be held on Wednesday 30th November 2022, starting at 1 pm, will focus on fully integra...

Further demonstrating their commitment to the security industry and drive for excellence, Third Millennium (Third Millennium Systems Ltd) are pleased to announce that Rob Hills ASyl, one of the company’s product engineers, has recently been accepted as an Associate of the Security Institute. Pivotal role in technical support Third Millennium’s General Manager, Paul Grimshaw, was eager to comment on how Rob Hills plays a pivotal role in giving technical support to both pre-sales and...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) proudly sponsored the Apprentice of the Year Award at the British Security Awards 2020 which took place on 1st July. The annual event, recognising individuals and companies within the private security sector for their talent and commitment in protecting people and property, saw a significant number of NSI approved companies celebrated amongst its winners. Organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), this year’s British Security Aw...

As the deal/no deal prospects of Brexit are tossed in a whirlwind of UK and EU politics, the uncertainty of the back-and-forth has broadly impacted general economic trends, and by extension, the physical security market. The new deadline for a Brexit agreement is October 31, already postponed six months from the scheduled April 12 departure date. Numbers show that Britain’s GDP shrank in the second quarter, possibly reflecting fewer exports because of Brexit uncertainty. And beyond the cu...

PerpetuityARC Training, part of the Linx International Group has announced that it is making its ‘Managing Security Risks in the Oil and Gas Sector IQ Level 4’ training course accessible to security managers and consultants operating in the sector anywhere in the world, with a new online learning programme. Security risk assessment course The new online course can be studied at the students’ own pace and uses elements of the ANSI/API STD 780 Security Risk Assessment Methodolo...

The 2017 decision of the British electorate to leave the EU was a shock to many within and beyond the UK. It is one of the most significant decisions in the UK’s history. It reflects a long-running uneasiness with the land mass across the Channel, not only because of geographical separation but also because of cultural disconnection. The UK is one of few European countries not to have been occupied or oppressed since the Norman invasion of 1066, and hence has an independence of spirit whi...

The deal will enable all the senior members of their security team to obtain Professional Membership status The Security Institute announced at their Annual General Meeting, held on Tuesday 25th April, that it has entered into a Group Membership arrangement with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). Professional Membership status The deal will enable all the senior members of their security team to become members of the Institute and obtain Professional Membership statu...

Borders & Infrastructure show will take place between 20-22 June, 2017 as part of IFSEC 2017 Speaking on Wednesday night at an event at London’s historic Guildhall, IFSEC brand director Gerry Dunphy outlined the vision for the new ‘show within a show’ which will meet the need for Britain’s—and the World’s—response to the ever-increasing terror and security threat. Borders & Infrastructure, which will take place between 20-22 J...

Partnership signifies the commitment Gallagher has to the Institute and security industry as a whole Gallagher Security (Europe) has become the Security Institute’s first corporate partner. Officially presented at the Security Institute's annual conference, held at the Amba Hotel, Marble Arch, London on 22nd September, 2016, the partnership signifies the commitment Gallagher has to the Institute and the security industry as a whole.Promoting standards of integrityOn rece...

Bill Fox is a leading specialist in the prevention and management of conflict and violence Security Institute Deputy Chairman Andrew Nicholls MSyI announced today that Bill Fox has joined the list of big name speakers at the Security Institute 2016 Annual Conference at the Amba Hotel, Marble Arch on Thursday 22nd September. Bill Fox, Maybo Founder & Executive Chairman, is a leading specialist in the prevention and management of conflict and violence. For over 20 years Bil...

The Security Institute has issued a call for vigilance to those responsible for premises in the UK Andrew Nicholls, Deputy Chairman of The Security Institute, the UK's principal professional body for senior security personnel today extended the organisation's sympathies to all those suffering loss and injury as a result of the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida but also issued a call for vigilance to those responsible for premises in the UK. "This incident is an...

Baroness Ruth Henig has considerable experience of the regulatory regime within the UK Security Institute President Ruth Henig joins previously announced speakers Professor Martin Gill CSyP FSyI; Sir David Veness CBE QPM; Major General Chip Chapman CB who is a regular analyst/commentator on terrorism, radicalisation, government Counter-Terrorist policies and Middle East strategies; Brett Lovegrove MSyI the Chief Executive of CSARN - the City Security and Resilience Network - a...

The conference will be titled "The State of Security 2016" and will look at real world security issues in real time The Security Institute recently announced the launch of its 2016 Conference with a new format from its previous conferences. Introducing the changes, Andrew Nicholls, Deputy Chair of the Institute explains: "With past conferences we have always selected a theme and chosen speakers to deliver presentations that supported those themes. But the security situation is...

Baroness Henig was awarded a CBE for services to policing in 2000 The Security Institute has started 2016 by announcing a new President. Succeeding Lord Alex Carlile at the head of the organisation from the 2016 AGM in April is former Security Industry Authority Chair, Baroness Ruth Henig. Whilst at the SIA Baroness Henig was instrumental in overseeing a regulatory overhaul and the introduction of a new and modern, fit-for-purpose regulatory regime. Previous high profile role...

As Patron, Lord Carlile can remain an important figure whilst stepping back from the front line of involvement Lord Alex Carlile has been announced as the new Patron of the Security Institute when his tenure as President comes to an end at April's AGM of the organisation. 8 year Presidency Announcing the change of role, Institute Chairman Garry Evanson explained "Lord Carlile told me some time ago that he felt it was time for someone else to step into the breach as our Presi...

Rubens and White will be working closely alongside Garry Evanson and David Thorp to help them achieve their goals David Rubens CSyP and Michael White have been appointed board members of the Security Institute. Security Institute Chairman Garry Evanson CSyP said, "We have some demanding targets for this year and there's a lot to be achieved so I'm delighted to be welcoming two experienced and capable individuals onto the team. They will be working closely alongside m...

The presentations were made by Institute Chairman Garry Evanson CSyP, FSyI Recently The Security Institute (SyI) recognised the contribution of two companies and two individuals who have supported the Institute over the last few years by hosting a presentation at Westminster Abbey. The presentations were made by Institute Chairman Garry Evanson CSyP, FSyI. Firstly, SyI recognised Insafe International for their continued support to a number of Institute events including sponso...

The Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Security Management is delivered by distance learning and takes nine months to complete The Security Institute and its learning development partner, Perpetuity Training, part of the Linx International Group, are introducing a Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Security Management course via distance learning. Highest levels within security profession and the Security Institute The new course, set at Masters level, is designed to benefit those wishing...

The Police and Security Community Network, an online hub for information sharing will also be on display at the BSIA stand The Police and Security Group Initiative (PaS) is recently published the conclusions from its consultation conducted earlier this year. The consultation’s aims were to identify the Capabilities of the Private Security Industry that would be interested in working better with the Metropolitan Police; the effectiveness of existing structures; and the ke...

Concept of a gathering of security organisations was based on working together for benefit of the sector Eighteen security organisations and associations attended the first meeting of a new Security Commonwealth hosted by UBM in London on 4th February. The Security Institute initiated the gathering, which included representatives from the Defence Industry Security Association, the Royal United Services Institute, the British Security Industry Association, ASIS UK Chapter 2...

The Charity offers comprehensive support to British servicemen and women who have been wounded or injured in the line of duty The Security Institute is proud to announce that its designated Chairman's Charity for 2015 will be Help for Heroes. The Charity offers comprehensive support to British servicemen and women who have been wounded or injured in the line of duty, a cause that is clearly close to our heart in light of the fact that many of our members have served their coun...

The Security Institute also jointly raised £14,618.26 at the inaugural Joint Security Associations Annual Fundraising Event The Security Institute is delighted to announce that it helped raise £28,795.79 for its Chairman's Charity PTSD Resolution in 2014. It raised £14,177.53 at various Security Institute events during 2014. In addition to this amount, The Security Institute also jointly raised £14,618.26 at the inaugural Joint Security Associations Ann...

The security industry can be like a house built on sand if there's a lack of professional standards set in place Picture the scene: You’re suffering from a persistent pain and so decide to take a trip to your doctor to get it checked out. You step into the consulting room but, before you can speak, he looks you up and down, haw and hums, and then writes out a prescription. Would you be happy that drugs prescribed in this manner will cure your ailment when your doctor h...

Ava Parissay joined Milestone at its Danish headquarters in June as Senior Products Manager in the Professional Business Unit Milestone Systems aims to continue its position as the market leader for open platform IP video management software (VMS), the company has recently hired more strong players for managing sales in North America, Austria, Germany and Switzerland and the UK. A new Finance Manager has also come on board in the US and the fast-growing Bulgarian office has a...

The nominating associations are ASIS, BSIA, IPSA and the Security Institute The Association of Security Consultants (ASC) has made its annual awards under the Imbert Prize with support and sponsorship from Samsung Techwin. Speeches during the ceremony attended by 80 members and guests at the Royal Air Force Club, London, included an address by Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach, Vice Chief of Defence Staff, on the current state of world security. The Imbert Prize underlines...

The Register of Chartered Security Professionals gathered to celebrate continuing success of the organisation The Security Institute, the UK’s largest membership body for security professionals is pleased to report that following last year’s sell out event at the House of Lords, The Register of Chartered Security Professionals once again gathered to celebrate the continuing growth and success of the organisation. This year’s event was held at the House of Com...