04.04.2012

BSIA section highlights importance of understanding industry standards

With the average data breach costing UK firms around £1.9m annually (findings from research by security firm Symantec), and the new European data privacy framework asking for greater commitment from businesses on the way they handle data security, the British Security Industry Association's (BSIA) Information Destruction section is urging end users to understand how compliance with relevant industry standards can actively guarantee an improved level of protection against data breaches. more29.03.2012

UK: Government support leads to 39% decrease in cash-in-transit attacks

The continued partnership between government, the security industry and its customers has led to a 39% decrease in the number of attacks on cash-in-transit couriers in the UK in the past year, the latest British Security Industry Association statistics have revealed. more09.03.2012

BSIA Cash and Property Marking section pledges to safeguard the interests of customers

As part of its commitment towards promoting high standards in the sector, members of the Cash and Property Marking (CPM) section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) recently launched their own Code of Ethics relating to product marking and asset databases. more17.02.2012

BSIA appoints Christo Bosch as Business Development Manager

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Christo Bosch, who joined the Association this week as Business Development Manager. more28.12.2011

Heating oil theft: how security systems can protect rural communities

As temperatures drop and fuel prices continue to rise, members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) are helping to protect consumers against a worrying increase in heating oil thefts. more09.11.2011

CCTV still crucial to community safety three months after UK riots, says BSIA

A shift in public perception of CCTV has been revealed by a recent survey conducted by a member of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA).
With World Town Planning Day and the three-month anniversary of the devastating riots that affected the country in August both falling today (8th of November), the BSIA is reminding town planners, local authorities and community safety groups of the pivotal role played by the surveillance system in the protection of public spaces and communities. more25.10.2011

BSIA Close Protection section announces Mike O'Neill as new Chairman in preparation for 2012

The Close Protection section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has elected Mike O'Neill as its new Chairman. A Chartered Security Professional, Mike was among the first group of individuals admitted to the Register, having served in the Parachute Regiment until 1990 before founding his own security company in 1993. more24.10.2011

BSIA launches Business Crime Conference 2011

A free of charge conference and exhibition is launching in Surrey this November to help companies based in the South East of the UK understand the diverse security challenges they face in today's ever-changing business climate. more03.08.2011

Security consultancies can help businesses make the right choices, says BSIA

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published a new guide to help businesses understand how security consultancies can play a vital role in helping them make the right choices when it comes to security products and services. more21.07.2011

Online guide to guard force motivation

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the publication of a study into employee motivation in the security guarding sector, which has informed a useful new guide for security managers and supervisors. Entitled ‘Motivation within the Security Sector', the guide provides practical advice on methods of assessing motivation within the guard force, including a short validated questionnaire, and useful guidance on how to address any issues identified. more