ASIS UK Spring Newsletter 2016

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Newsletter NO. 2 – 2016

UNITED KINGDOM CHAPTER 208

ASIS NEWSLETTER OF THE YEAR – WINNER 2015, 2013, 2012, 2008 & 2003 – HONOURABLE MENTION 2011, 2006.

2016 off to a flying start!

It’s been a hectic yet tremendously successful few months for ASIS UK. We had a record breaking attendance at the March Seminar at PwC and I was enormously happy, proud (and relieved) to see so many of you there for my first seminar.

The seminar was good, most informative and well worth attending but I think we can do better and we intend to do so, improving every time.

The facilities and support from the staff at PwC were exceptionally good and I really must thank and commend our generous host, Richard Stanley, for facilitating such a great event.

We have held regional meetings in Edinburgh, Belfast and Durham – again all very well attended and a great demonstration of our national reach. Our regional leads really are very hard working and offer a great deal of commitment and expertise to these events. The feedback about the regional events from delegates has been tremendous and full credit is given to our regional squad of event organisers and sponsors.

Edinburgh – Harry Watters Belfast - Steve Brown CPP and Michael Pepper CPP PSP Durham - Andy Davis CPP CSyP and Peter Houlis I would very much like to see more regional events this year to build on our success and encourage you all to think about where you would like to see an event taking place and what you would like to hear about; volunteers are of course very welcome as well. To find out more, please contact Vice Chairman Mike Hurst or

ASIS UK Committee Lead for regional events Andy Davis CPP. Mike Hurst Mike@hja.co.uk Andy Davis andy.davis@tridentmanor.com In March ASIS UK had a stand at the Total Security Summit in Stansted which saw our Vice Chairs and myself reaching out to potential and existing members who attended. I was there as a delegate but took the opportunity to observe how well we do at these events and I have to say, we’re in pretty good shape (as an organisation, not as an embodiment of fitness . . .).

23rd of March was the first AXIS / ASIS CPE day of 2016 hosted by me in London, so I was able to attend relatively easily and give a first-hand report on the day. I am pleased to report that it was well worth it, we had 16 delegates attending, all of whom received 5 valuable CPE points but were also recipients of some new and enlightening information which was very helpfully delivered in a language even I can understand.

The Axis guys who delivered the training made a rather dry and challenging suite of subjects interesting and thought provoking, I really cannot recommend these FREE TO ATTEND courses highly enough and am looking forward to the next one.

Next up was the ASIS European Conference and Exhibition which took place at the Islington Business Centre in London through 6-8 April.

Before the event itself, I saw firsthand just how much planning goes into making these events so successful. Behind the scenes ASIS UK board and members’ commitment was intense, rightly so as the event was London based.

David Clark CPP PCI PSP – ASIS UK Chapter Chairman The conference started before the 6th April with the ASIS Chairman’s welcome drinks in London on the evening of the 5th. It was a packed week of hosting and performing during the day, performing again in the evening, albeit with liquid refreshment . . .

The 6th was a day of talks and tours and I had the pleasure of sharing the stage at the British Museum as a speaker with the Museum’s Head of Security, David Bilson CPP. We were able to deliver a joint presentation about our day job premises which gave a contrast between the very young and the very old (the buildings, not the speakers) . . . as my day job building is less than a year old and David’s museum is 263 years old.

David was a great host and the British Museum a fantastic venue which was very well recognised by our overseas membership. The ASIS envoy from Greece was carefully monitored throughout and I am pleased to report that the Elgin marbles are still there . . .

That evening (6th - if you’re still with me) was the Welcome Party powered continued over

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by Nedap at 42 Leadenhall (a.k.a. The Cheese Grater). Once we had formally welcomed everyone to London, some serious networking began and the night ended with many lost souls winding their way back to the conference hotel in a far from sober state.

The next day, the 7th, was a full day of education, information and talks on a wide range of subjects; between talks, there was an opportunity to check out the exhibition stands which were excellently displayed and well visited, there really was a terrific buzz about the place.

Platinum sponsors Securitas staff on duty were a great exemplar of customer service and their senior management (Michael McDonagh and Sue Seaby) were visible, accessible and able to offer advice and support throughout.

The evening of the 7th entailed a visit to the Egyptian Gallery of the British Museum for the President's Reception, again hosted by David Bilson CPP, with another Herculean effort of entertaining whilst making sure nothing got broken . . .

The morning of the 8th saw a presentation from ASIS International to Baroness Harris who formally stepped down as our patron but will still be around to advise and support where she can. This was followed by a keynote address from Chief Superintendent David Roney of NaCTSo which gave stark warning about the dangers we face here in the UK and how important security professionals are in supporting the police and security services in their efforts to prevent any terrorist attacks on our shores.

Next was a full day of education, information and addresses which were superbly delivered and insightful.

Sponsor stands that were unable to be visited the previous day were attended.

I am glad I that I did, thanks to one sponsor I now know more about technical counter security measures than I thought possible . . .

Closing addresses were delivered and then off to the House of Lords for farewell drinks, sponsored by our loyal friends at Axis Communications.

The drinks reception was well attended and the venue impressive and very secure indeed, to such an extent that they wouldn’t let me in as I wasn’t in possession of my invitation! I left

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annoyed and embarrassed but reassured that our seat of government is in good hands. They take their security protocols very seriously indeed.

Lesson learned. I hope one of the ASIS Board Members will write up about the farewell event and share some pictures elsewhere in this newsletter.

To sum up then, the conference was an excellent showcase for ASIS and in particular ASIS UK. It was by far the best conference I have attended and the feedback I have had from our overseas cousins and our own members has been fantastic.

On behalf of the Chapter I did get some serious face time with the Chairman and CEO of ASIS and they certainly appreciate how important the ASIS UK Chapter is and how hard we all work to make it the best Chapter in the world (probably). I intend to take full advantage of this ‘special relationship’ in the future and will report back when I have news.

To finish off my report on the 2016 European Conference, I have to pay tribute to our two Vice Chairs, Mike Hurst and Graham Bassett, who represented the Chapter admirably throughout; I always knew these chaps were well connected and always work hard but this really was a tireless effort on their part, I felt honoured to be included in their vast international ASIS network.

Very well done to all involved, you did us proud.

ASIS UK Board keeping busy The ASIS UK Board has been incredibly busy and active over the last couple of months but because of the conveyor belt of events, it’s been difficult to pin us all down together but I am pleased to report some progress on plans for this year: The Committee structure has undergone an overhaul with several key appointments made; this will be demonstrated at the summer seminar on 14th June at SOAS University of London, but there is still work to be done and volunteers sought so please watch out for a list of advertised vacancies for committee posts.

We have commissioned a change management program to shore up our

governance, reporting, website, budget control and service delivery to our membership and also to find ways of giving even better value to you and our sponsors – all the time. These changes won’t happen overnight and we will be seeking your views to ensure you’re getting what you need from ASIS UK so please bear with us while these changes take place.

We have had 45 new members join so far this year but we want more and most importantly we want to retain the ones we have! Welcome new members, we are very happy to have you. There will be a list of new members’ names displayed later on in this newsletter; when you meet them at the next event, please make them welcome.

We have secured at least one additional sponsor and I will be pleased to formally announce this new relationship at the Summer seminar at SOAS. After attempts to clone Chris Brogan failed miserably (it’s impossible to replicate such levels of cantankerousness) we have identified a potential new treasurer to take over from Chris. Our chosen one is currently undergoing training and familiarisation with Chris; if he survives and we haven’t scared him off, I intend to formally announce the appointment at the Summer seminar.

To finish, 2016 has been an incredibly intense and exciting year so far and we’re only four months in, we have achieved much but we can achieve so much more. I encourage you all to stay with us, stay in touch and spread the word. As with anything in life, the more you put in, the more you get out so please drop myself or any of the board and committee members a line with your ideas, suggestions or just to say hi, we’d love to hear from you.

See you all at SOAS on 14th June for another adventure in the ASIS year!

Best Wishes David

N.B. If you Google ‘ASIS Flickr’ you will be able to see photos from the events.

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CALENDAR

Calendar Events June 1st 14th 21st—23rd

ASIS CPE Day ASIS UK Summer Seminar IFSEC 22nd ASIS WiS event at IFSEC 22nd ASIS Young Professionals Event

July 5th 5th

Security TWENTY 16 Manchester SECURITY IT SUMMIT

August 18th

ASIS UK CPE Day

September TBC 12th—15th 22nd October 16th 17th—18th 19th November 2nd 2nd 14th—15th 30th December 1st 6th

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ASIS UK Autumn Seminar 62nd Annual Seminar and Exhibits, Orlando Security Institute Conference ASC CONSEC, Heathrow Total Security Summit Global Resilience Summit 2016 Security TWENTY 16, Heathrow ASIS CPE Day ASIS China Conference 2016 Shanghai, China UK Security Expo (inc. Transport Security Expo)

2017 March 29th—31st

November 5th—7th

ASIS Europe Milan, Italy

ASIS Middle East Bahrain

Additionally We are planning • three more regional in 2016, plus other events focussing on • ASIS Women in Security, • ASIS Young Professionals, • Military/Police Transitioning in Security and • Charity Events

UK Security Expo (inc. Transport Security Expo) ASIS UK AGM and Winter Seminar

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INDUSTRY AND PARLIAMENT TRUST

The industry sectors currently in place are:

Industry and Parliament Trust What is the IPT? The Industry and Parliament Trust (IPT) is committed to creating a conduit that supports trusted, open and two-way dialogue between Parliament and UK businesses. The IPT platform engages, educates and informs, creating lasting relationships and facilitates the exchange of ideas.

The concept is win-win: it equips parliamentarians from all parties with a greater understanding of commerce and industry whilst enabling businesses of all sizes and from all sectors to develop knowledge of parliament’s concerns, relevant legislative processes and, allows for more meaningful policy debates due to the increased “real world” knowledge between Parliament and Industry.

IPT and ASIS UK The partnership between IPT and ASIS started three years ago. We were initially made aware of the Group, when Angela Harris (Baroness Harris of Richmond DL and the ASIS UK Chapter Patron) spoke to Mike Hurst about an event she was going to. Baroness Harris was the IPT’s President of the Board and Mike was interested in what she described about the group and made connections to learn more.

Culture & Creative Digital Energy Ethics & Sustainability Finance Health Manufacturing Transport With most industries covered, these groups are definitely relevant to ASIS members. The breakfast or dinner events are held in the incredible settings of Parliament and ASIS attendees sit with the parliamentarians and other experts for one hour discussions. Sessions are usually heavily attended by the legal profession, so you learn about new legislations and privy to discussion about effectiveness and challenges of new acts etc.

The hour is never long enough and the meetings expertly chaired to ensure everyone gets a chance to contribute and that discussions are managed as effectively as possible.

Next Steps ASIS is interested in developing our relationship with the IPT and are looking to create a Security fellowship: a bespoke programme designed to educate and develop an understanding of a specific issue or sector with several types of different organisations getting involved.

The idea is that the fellow gains an oversight into the business.

Providing a thorough understanding of the issues facing the security industry and understand where parliamentary help could be used.

The fellowships are a huge success, over 500 have been created since being founded in 1977 (there are several fellowships in place: civil aviation, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, logistics, energy, legal and financial services to name a few).

The fellows have the opportunity to work with one or more organisations –from multinational corporations and FTSE100 companies to social enterprises and government agencies. Most fellowships consist of 18 days of placements over an 18 to 24 month period, each fellowship being tailored to the individual parliamentarian’s specific interests, ensuring the exercise is relevant and all parties are engaged.

To support this fellowship programme would provide parliament with an incredible insight into the industry and allow us an amazing platform to get our voices heard, so watch this space . . .

For details of upcoming events see http://www.ipt.org.uk/forthcoming -events.aspx ASIS UK is entitled to have a member attend every meeting, spaces are limited, are open to any member in good standing, and need to be booked via Mike Hurst.

We do ask that attendees write a small piece for the newsletter to share their experiences and provide relevant updates with other members.

ASIS China Conference / ASIS中国会议 Shanghai, China – 14-15 November 2016

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SOCIAL MEDIA

SOCIAL MEDIA Our social media platform is growing well but we would like to expand it and we would encourage everyone and members especially, to follow and engage with us and other ASIS groups on the various platforms we are on.

Search for us on these sites or email us info@asis.org.uk

Social media gives us other ways to engage with members and the wider security and non security community and there are some really exciting developments underway.

@ASIS_EMEA

Currently the UK Chapter has its own, ‘private’ Group on LinkedIn a Twitter account with over 1,000 followers and a Facebook page.

We are open to having accounts on other platforms, so please let us know if you think there is something we are missing out on.

Some key Twitter accounts you may want to follow are: @ASIS_UK

@ASIS_Intl Young Professionals @ASIS_YP Women In Security @ASISWIS School Security @ASISschoolsec Security Management Magazine @SecMgmtMag Most chapters have their own account so please follow any that are of interest.

EAC Chairman ................................................................Nicolas Le Saux CPP SRVP group 9 (Europe) ................................................Radek Havlis, CPP RVP 9a & Innovation Subcommittee Chair ................Erik de Vries CPP RVP 9b............................................................................Jere Peltonen CPP, PSP, PCI RVP 9c............................................................................Marko Sukilovic, CPP ARVP Italy ......................................................................Alessandro Lega CPP RVP 9d............................................................................Orhan Topcu RVP 9e............................................................................Torsten Wolf CPP RVP 9f ............................................................................Dmitry Budanov Security Awareness Subcommittee Chair....................Hans-Roland Ludwig Young Professionals Representative ..........................Nicole Thissen Certification Representative ........................................Joop Verdonk CPP Chairman, Education Subcommittee ..........................Dr Peter Speight Chairman of the European Council..............................Werner Preining CPP Activities Subcommittee ..............................................

CSO Roundtable Representative..................................Thomas Tidiks, CPP Women in Security Representative..............................Stephanie Bergouignan CPP EU Liaison Subcommittee Co-Chair ............................Roger Warwick CPP EU Liaison Subcommittee Co-Chair ............................Peter French CPP Convergence & ESRM Subcommittee Chair ..............Volker Wagner Member ..........................................................................Eduard Emde CPP Member ..........................................................................Arjo de Jong UK Chapter ....................................................................Mike Hurst UK Chapter ....................................................................Graham Bassett Observer ........................................................................Godfried Hendriks CPP

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Sharon Haye Chapter Social Media Lead

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RULE OF LAW

In defence of the Rule of Law Richard Godden, partner, Linklaters The rule of law is a concept sometimes taken for granted in the United Kingdom: we expect laws to be public – so that we can find out what they say; we expect them to be certain – so that we know where we stand; we expect them to be prospective – so that we won’t be breaking laws that don’t yet exist; we expect them to be universal – so they’ll apply to all who come within their ambit; and we expect the government to be under the law – not above it.

These principles represent the cornerstones of our liberty. They are appealed to the world over, especially by those who live in countries that are still fighting for the same rights. Yet, for all of our historical pedigree of having given the western world the modern concept of the rule of law, all is not well. Though it may not be obvious, the foundations of the rule of law in the UK are weakening.

The issue is not limited to alleged failings in the availability of legal aid or the human rights cases that are often featured, and quite rightly so, in the headlines of our media. It is one which strikes at the heart of the principle and that has many wider implications. In particular, it has implications for business and the UK economy. I talk to many clients who are based here or who are seasoned investors in the UK and I increasingly sense their frustration in having to contend with a system that is falling short in the delivery of clear rules and regulations and in their transparent and evenhanded implementation.

We are in far better shape than many other countries but that is not the point.

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integrity, certainty and fairness – in other words, for the rule of law –and the erosion of these things could be very damaging to the UK’s long term investment appeal.

A report published by Linklaters a few months ago identifies five key threats to the rule of law within a business context: excessive discretionary powers given to the executive, regulators and law enforcement agencies; retrospective legislation and regulations; unclear and uncertain legislation and regulations; an unmanageable volume of new law; and the imposition of penalties when those concerned have not been proved beyond reasonable doubt to have done wrong.

Successive governments have promoted legislation and regulations that contribute to these threats. Let’s consider the five threats:

Discretion The Governmental, regulatory and law enforcement authorities must have sufficient powers to perform their functions but the rule of law should impose limits on such powers. It requires that law-making be clearly separated from the executive and law enforcement functions.

Yet, broadly-drafted new legislation

goes well beyond the scope of underlying problems and leaves the prosecuting authorities to decide what to criminalise in practice.

Consider the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, which was meant to help thwart money laundering but also may cover teenagers who are given pirated music; the increasingly large regulatory fines that seem based on no understandable scale proportionate to the seriousness of the offence; and, perhaps most pernicious of all, section 75 of Banking Act 2009, which gives the Treasury the power to dis-apply or modify the effect of any law –yes, any law - without Parliamentary approval.

Retrospectivity The rule of law demands that no-one should be able to decide tomorrow that the law be changed so as to render illegal what I have done today. However, in recent years, we have seen a significant amount of retrospective legislation.

This includes s.75 of the Banking Act and even retrospective tax legislation (which, until recently, was considered anathema). Furthermore, a similar effect is produced by vague laws and regulations that allow shifting standards to be applied retrospectively to attack conduct previously not regarded as wrong.

In particular, we have seen situations in which a post-global financial crisis morality has been applied to behaviour previously deemed acceptable.

Uncertainty

Richard Godden

Although some degree of uncertainty is inevitable, everyone should have access to authoritative and public sources of the law and regulation. Unfortunately, the reality is different. For example, “principles-based regulation” in the financial services industry makes it difficult for a business to be confident that it is complying with regulatory obligations and the Data Protection Act 1998 requires that information be processed “fairly” but does not define this term, which is worrying given that proposed revised European legislation

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in this area will increase penalties for breaches to 2-5% of a company’s global turnover.

Section 7 of the Bribery Act 2010 is even more troublesome. It creates the offence of failing to prevent bribery and provides that an organisation is guilty of that offence if someone associated with it pays a bribe on its behalf. It is a defence for the organisation to prove that it had “adequate procedures” in place to prevent bribery but what exactly are “adequate procedures”? The Act doesn’t say. Instead, it requires the Government to publish “guidance”.

Such guidance has been published but it leaves considerable uncertainty as to whether particular procedures are or are not “adequate”. Is it acceptable that such a serious criminal offence should be so uncertain?

Unmanageability Despite the UK government’s recent policy of “one in, two out” for the introduction of new regulation in certain areas, the flood of new laws over the last two decades has been incessant, comfortably exceeding 2,000 per year. Although not every day brings a new Act of Parliament or new legislation from the European Union, no day goes by without a torrent of new secondary legislation, new regulations from a myriad of regulators, new “guidance” that has some kind of legal effect and new precedents either from the courts or from the regulatory and law enforcement authorities that now exercise such wide powers.

Modern society is complex and it is unrealistic to expect that modern laws

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will be short and simple.

However, those who are subject to laws need to be able to understand what is expected of them and it is necessary to ask whether we have reached the point of diminishing returns. Does the torrent of new law undermine the objectives that it is seeking to achieve? Indeed, is it undermining the rule of law itself?

Burden of proof “Everyone is innocent until proved guilty”; “You can only be convicted if proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt”. Most people will imagine that these statements remain bedrocks of English law but the reality is different.

Under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 many offences (e.g. market abuse) need only be proved on balance of probabilities and then unlimited fines may be imposed on individuals as well as corporations.

Such offences are called “civil offences” rather than “criminal offences” but this semantic difference does not alter the underlying reality: people may be severely punished on the basis of evidence falling far short of what has historically been demanded of prosecuting authorities.

In other cases, the burden of proof is being reversed. The classic example of this is the Bribery Act 2010: it is for a business to prove that it has “adequate procedures” in place, not for the prosecutor to prove that procedures were inadequate.

The existence of the five threats described above cannot be questioned but some may argue that there are reasons for all these issues: wide powers are needed to cope with unforeseen problems; retrospective

legislation is needed to cope with fast moving situations; principles and guidelines are more useful than rigid tramlines; the flood of legislation is necessary and inevitable in an ever changing world; and changing the burden of proof is necessary to catch crooks and raise standards.

Of course there is some truth in all these claims. But we should recognise them as the start of the argument rather than its conclusion. We need to ensure that there is a continual challenge and debate. Every inroad into the rule of law needs to be explained in advance. If it cannot be justified, it must not be permitted.

The rule of law may be inconvenient: it may prevent actions being taken when those in authority (possibly for good reason) may want to do so; it may result in it being more difficult on occasion to take effective action in relation to perceived wrongdoing; it may result in a need to change the law as circumstances change. But this is a price worth paying.

We should take stock of the integrity, fairness and certainty that the rule of law brings to the UK and to those who choose to invest or live in this country.

A renewed sense of purpose in protecting the rule of law for the benefit of this and future generations is in everyone’s interests.

Linklaters’ report is available to download at: www.linklaters.com/ruleoflaw

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RECENT HISTORY

Mark Rowe tells another story from recent history with a security angle Nottingham, Cambridge, Dover, Reading, and Kidderminster; and Hope Cove in south Devon.

I must be simple because I did find it funny last year to see signs for ‘Scotland’s Secret Bunker’.

Obviously not that secret! It was, once. The underground complex in Fife (see photos) was one of many around the country in the Cold War, in case nuclear bombing knocked out our cities.

Because naturally the authorities had to sit somewhere safe while the rest of us burned or died of radiation sickness.

The biggest bunkers were the dozen or so regional seats of government. Now the idea of RSGs (civil defence, like everything else, sprouted acronyms) dated from the 193945 war, or even the General Strike of 1926. If war (or revolting workers) knocked out London and its communications with the regions, power would go to each region. In the Second World War the dozen ‘seats’ were in the obvious cities, such as Bristol, Birmingham and Manchester. By the 1960s they were more out of the way, near: Catterick, Preston, Shipton,

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The security problem: how to guard them, when they’re not in use, which, you hope, is always, except for exercises? In 1963, anti-nuclear protesters broke into the Reading one, at Warren Row, near Henley-onThames and the much more appropriate Wargrave. As in all these cases, it’s far more likely they got a tip-off from an insider than they scoured the country for suspicious concrete doors in fields.

Two things to note. First, what did the protesters, who called themselves ‘Spies for Peace’, do with their findings? Then, they could at best only do what they did; run off thousands of copies of a typed pamphlet, titled ‘ Danger!

Official Secret’. Today, they’d go to Wikileaks, and indeed you can read parts of the pamphlet now online. I read it at the Liddell Hart Centre at King’ s College London, as the military historian Basil Liddell Hart got one in the post.

So did, among others of influence, ‘Harold MacWilson’ and ‘the head of MI5’.

“We hope it will make them cross,” the pamphlet said, either with whimsical humour or the infantile irresponsibility that infected the peace movement; depending on your point of view.

Or perhaps both.

Second, the authorities correctly saw the security risk among their officials. In November 1963 the Home Office civil defence department wrote internally in government about their next big exercise, Civlog 65. One senior official and deputy would represent each department in each region.

“The recent Spies for Peace incidents make it necessary that any known sympathy for the aims of the CND Movement should be taken into account in assessing an officer’s suitability for selection.”

Staff would have to be vetted; assuming they wanted to go in the bunker, which assumed they’d leave their families above ground in World War Three. CND disowned ’Spies for Peace’, interestingly. Does it make you feel nostalgic? Or are the problems of our century tame by comparison? - ‘Scotland’s Secret Bunker’ between St Andrews and Anstruther was the most northerly of Scotland’ s own regional bunkers.

For opening hours visit www.secretbunker.co.uk.

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HID GLOBAL

HID Global Supports the ASIS CPDe re-certification process with online access to HID Global Academy Working with the UK Chapter committee, HID Global has offered free support to ASIS members requiring recertification of PSP, PCI and CPP certifications.

Participants completing Genuine HID Academy courses may be eligible to receive Continuing Professional Education credit or CPEs toward ASIS re-certification.

The Genuine HID Academy is available at http://www.hidglobal.com/trai ning,; HID is committed to providing a world-class learning environment that enables professional development.

Access to market leading knowledge and expertise to keep pace with emerging trends and technologies within the Identity and Access Management industry.

A list of relevant courses can be found on the ASIS Chapter website http://www.asis.org.uk/ LearningZone.shtml with ASIS and review the filing process at https://www.asisonline.org/ Certification/Recertification/ Pages/default.aspx

SHORT STORIES

Uk Chairman David Clark CPP PCI PSP with new Israel Chapter Chairman Ivor Terret during trip to London

Chapter Vice Chairman Mike Hurst and Neil Wainman CPP manning the stand at Security TWENTY 16 in Nottingham

New research from ASIS and HID

Welcome to these new members who have joined ASIS UK between January 2015 and April David Meech Ksymena M Ball David Jackson Benjamin Young Neal Peckham Piers Zvegintzov Sarah Hayward Chris Norton Jade Davies Scott Walker Mandy Jane Bell Peter Hammill Philip Ducker Alan Crowdy Alan Stenson Andrew Howe John Reading

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Leandro Yauz Muller Mark Thompson Paul Fraser Pedro Navarro Phil Drinkwater Stephen Allen Kettle Tim Molden Andrew James Calvin Lacock Ian Hall Mark Taylor Phil Cornforth Steven Brandon Toby Niven Wesley Grant Lee Andrew Nixon Angela Mann

Eric Phelps John McHugh Mark Death Matthew Crowfoot Andrew M Bull Jan Oeschger Russell Tomlinson Nick James Christopher Bass David Butler Eddie Hirst Steve Tozer Terry Darnell Marcia Dowden Rachel Webb Sally Grant Robert Randall

Andy Cuerel Kevin Scarth Paul Robinson Stephen Wilkinson Helder Daude Charles Sutton Davide Nicolosi Dennis Cross Ashley John Williams Christopher Zeil Wayne Cameron Miller Megan Sowney Gary Peace Theresa Baker Timothy Chege Jamie J Price Christopher Knight

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ASIS SEMINAR

ASIS SEMINAR IN DURHAM – MONDAY 8th FEBRUARY 2016 business that wishes to trade overseas. He certainly opened my eyes.

Denis Gallagher, Chief Security Officer of Teeside Ports Authority.

He was extremely interesting and very knowledgeable on his subject.

The location for this seminar, Ramside Hall Hotel, was excellent.

It is located 400 yards from exit 26 on the A1M, which provides very good access from anywhere in the north of England and the south of Scotland.

There were 23 attendees which included the exhibitors. The facilities provided were excellent and the room space could have accommodated nearly twice that number.

The hotel provides leisure facilities as well as a golf course.

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expect when you consider the quality of the two organisers; Andy Davis and Peter Houlis.

The programme was varied and the presenters very polished and professional in their delivery.

Many of the presenters went into a very technical overview of the subject, which was well received by the audience.

There are three presenters in particular I would like to comment on as they can be of value at a London conference.

Finally, there was Alex Carmichael of SSAIB. He spoke about ethical standards and made some very interesting points about European and International standards and what role he felt ASIS could play in developing standards.

Overall I really enjoyed this seminar and found it to be hugely beneficial to the audience and I thoroughly recommend bringing such an event to the southern region. Peter and Andy are two quality guys and their addition, in my opinion, to the committee would be a very good idea.

Chris Brogan

UK Trade Investment. (www.ukti.gov.uk). The presenter explained the value that UKTI can bring to any organisation/

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SECURITY IT SUMMIT

Security IT Summit 5th July 2016 - Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, London The incessant growth of the internet in recent years has completely transformed the world we live in today. Rapidly evolving into an interconnected global network of systems and information; the internet has had an overwhelming impact on business conduct worldwide.

With more and more systems and devices becoming part of the picture; the threat we face is constantly evolving, expanding and diverging. The financial, political and physical damage caused by these threats has never been higher with critical infrastructure at the forefront of attacks. Security experts are struggling to keep up with the latest updates; racing against attackers to keep their cybersecurity intact.

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The Security IT Summit has been designed to draw on the combined expertise of the industry to facilitate the development of coherent strategies to combat emerging threats.

Offering invaluable security insight to senior IT professionals; the Security IT Summit provides unparalleled industry access to the latest products and services to help identify and combat a security breach. Maximising productivity with face-to-face meetings; the Security IT Summit uses a unique matchmaking process to bring delegates and the most innovative product and service providers together.

Featuring a comprehensive seminar programme, this year’s Summit will be welcoming prominent industry influencers, including speakers from Pervade Software, LogRhythm and many more, to provide an update on policy and share best practice strategies on all angles of

cybersecurity and risk mitigation.

Join senior representatives from AON, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Metropolitan Police, Oxfam, Sainsbury’s and many more to learn from the experts on how to build stronger defences against cyber attacks and recover quickly from security breaches, all over the course of the one day event.

Attendance to the Security IT Summit is exclusively limited to senior IT professionals and product and service providers in the industry. To secure your place at the event please contact: SUPPLIER CONTACT: Chris Cannon - New Business Sales Manager E: C.Cannon@forumevents.co.uk T: 01992 374096 DELEGATE CONTACT: Gillian Small— Delegate Sales Manager E: G.Small@forumevents.co.uk T: 01992 374073

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EDINBURGH MEETING

ASIS Edinburgh Meeting We are determined to stress that ASIS UK really does cover the UK and supports and engages with members nationally.

We look forward to a return later this year or early 2017.

The first step in this process occurred in January, which saw our first Chapter meeting north of the border since a meeting we ran in Edinburgh in 2008.

Hosted by Harry Watters of Diageo, thanks Harry, the event drew 25 security professionals from Scotland and Northern England and Chapter Vice Chairman, attended to represent the Board.

Former Chapter Chairman Stuart Lowden CSyP of Wilson James was also in the audience.

The morning started with a breakfast, included three speakers and finished with some more networking.

Thank You! As you know each chapter is self funded and, currently, receives no funding from HQ. Accordingly we rely upon the support of commercial organisations to help us promote the educational, certification, standards and networking activities that are at the core of what ASIS is all about.

Some organisations pay to exhibit at our events others sponsor events or specific activities, and others partner with the chapter by offering us a presence at events (conference and exhibitions) to promote our work.

There are also a number of charities, we are pleased to have supported.

We are very well supported and without these organisations Chapter 208 would be a very different organisations. We would like to thank all of our supporters, partners, exhibitors and sponsors for their support. Many organisations have supported us for a number of years, which hopefully demonstrates that

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there are good commercial reasons for being associated with ASIS International.

We would encourage all members who may have requirements to consider using the services and products of these organisations and if you do, make it clear that you are an ASIS member and that you appreciate their support.

• Arc Training • Axis Communications • Canon/Milestone • Dvtel • Esoteric Ltd • Frontline Security Solutions • Gallagher Group • HID Global • i-Comply • IFSEC • InTech Solutions • ISMI Certification • JSAFE • Lenel • London Air Ambulance • London First • Lynx Security • Mitie TSM • Moneypenny • National Association of Healthcare Security

• Nedap Security Management • PTSD Resloution • QCC Global • Quantum Secure • Reliance High-Tech • Retail Crime & Loss Prevention • Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund • SDS Group Ltd • Secure IT Disposals Ltd • Securitas • Security and Counter Terror Expo • Security & Fire Excellence Awards • Security Twenty 15 • Teledata • TheSMA • Total Security Summit • Transport Security Expo • Tyco International • UBM • WCoSP If you would like to discuss the benefits to your organisation of working with ASIS in the UK, please contact the office info@asis.org.uk and one of us will make contact.

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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

ASIS Board Certifications Since 1977, ASIS security certifications have set the standard for professional excellence. Recognized worldwide, the CPP, PCI, and PSP credentials provide objective proof of professional knowledge and experience.

ASIS members receive discounts on certification fees, in addition to exam preparation education and reference materials.

Developed by practitioners for practitioners, ASIS board certifications provide both a technical and financial edge. Learn why ASIS certifications are the top choice for security professionals.

Benefits to practitioners Demonstrable proof of experience and professional competence Expanded professional network and opportunities to showcase your expertise at ASIS chapter events and global conferences Increased salary potential – certified practitioners earn up to 24% more than noncertified professionals Benefits to employers Independent validation of an individual's knowledge, skills, and abilities Backing of the world's largest association for security management practitioners Continuing education requirements for recertification offer assurance that practitioners will remain current with best industry practices Difference between certification and a certificate program Certification has an experience and education component; certificates are for all skill levels.

Certification indicates mastery/competency as measured against a defensible set of standards, usually by application or exam; a certificate indicates completion of a course or series of courses with specific focus.

Certification requires recertification, which ensures that the certified practitioner stays current in the field through continuing education; a certificate is the end result; may demonstrate knowledge of course content at the end of a set period of time.

Benefits to Public Sector Security Professionals For government, military, or law enforcement professionals, ASIS certifications provide a way to validate your security knowledge and experience, as well as better position yourself for a career in security management. Learn more about the benefits of certification.

Why choose an ASIS certification?

ASIS was the first organization to offer a credential specifically for security managers, and our program remains the global standard.

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Certification results in an earned designation to use after one's name (i.e. CPP, PCI, PSP); a certificate is usually listed on a resume detailing education; may result in a document to hang on the wall.

ASIS board certifications are ANSI accredited, which ensures a high threshold of qualifications and rigor have been met when a practitioner earns their CPP, PCI, and PSP credentials.

Please contact certification@asis.org.uk for more information. *Taken from www.asisonline.org

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OUTSTANDING SECURITY PERFORMANCE AWARDS

security sector and recognise individuals and organisations when this is achieved. • Categories and criteria are based on extensive research into security excellence.

The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) are transforming the security world; this is the first time that the security sector has set up a global system for recognising outstanding performance. The principles of the OSPAs are that they are independent, credible, respectable and transparent. The OSPAs aim to drive outstanding performance in the security sector and recognise individuals and organisations when this is achieved. One of the standout features of the OSPAs is that the categories and criteria for the awards were created following an extensive research project into excellence amongst both security

suppliers and corporate security departments. Crucially, this project included findings from a global survey. Moreover, extensive research went into the creation of the OSPAs. This included looking at other award schemes to identify good and best practices and create the best model.

Security world’s first global system for recognising outstanding performance. • The OSPAs are independent, credible, respectable and transparent. • The awards aim to drive outstanding performance in the

• Research into other varied awards schemes helped develop the OSPAs to ensure that true value is offered to winners. • The OSPAs not only brings together security personnel and associations in a single country, it will also, in due course, provide a focal point for the security sector worldwide.

The OSPAs are being launched in the UK. Entries will open later this year and the inaugural event will take place on 2 March 2017, at the Grosvenor Hotel, Mayfair, London.

GLOBAL RESILIENCE SUMMIT 2016 DELIVERING CITY & CORPORATE RESILIENCE

Queen Elizabeth II Centre, Westminster, London SW1

Wednesday 19 October 2016, 8am - 6.30pm

London First presents our second Global Resilience Summit.

The theme will be Delivering City & Corporate Resilience and the aim will be to advance the understanding, leadership and benchmarking of resilience in major cities like London.

The summit will focus on the key issues of organisational, reputational and digital resilience that demand Board-level attention in managing long-term risks from shocks and stresses in communities and corporates. The expected outcomes will be both a set of guidelines and subsequent workshop themes to help Boards and senior management in both the public and private sectors drive resilience forward.

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DELEGATE REGISTRATION FEES Members*

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