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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...

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...