BSIA appoints James Gribben as Chief Commercial Officer
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed James Gribben as its Chief Commercial Officer. Gribben joins the Association bringing 20 years of commercial experience in the fire and security industry, specialising in leading sales and marketing roles. He has a strong track record in aligning marketing strategy with sales objectives for companies such as […]
BSIA launch regional security personnel rounds of British Security Awards
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) launches its 2022 celebration of the industry’s finest, the British Security Awards, starting with the regional rounds of the security personnel categories. Scheduled to take place on Wednesday 29 June at the Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, the British Security Awards will celebrate the achievements made by security officers and […]
Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL elected as Chair of Resilience Industry Suppliers Community
Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL has been elected to serve as Chair of the UK’s Security and Resilience Industry Suppliers Community (RISC). Kenny, a former Chair of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) between 2010-12 and the Security Equipment Manufacturers section twice between 1998 and 2004, started her career in litigation before turning to manufacturing, […]
Skills for Security partner with TIS academy to train apprentices
The BSIA’s training arm, Skills for Security (SfS) has partnered with TIS Academy by agreeing to train their apprentices. TIS Academy, powered by Skills for Security, will be enrolling 20 new apprentices on a bespoke apprenticeship initiative. Total Integrated Solutions (TIS) will use SfS technical training experience to deliver the apprenticeship training at TIS head […]
Exclusive membership offer launched to NSI gold and silver companies by BSIA
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a special offer exclusively to National Security Inspectorate (NSI) gold and silver installer companies, inviting them to take advantage of the Association’s membership and the long-term commercial value of belonging to the recognised ‘voice of the professional security industry’. Companies working in the installation and service of […]
The Security Institute and BSIA launch new partnership
The Security Institute and the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) have signed a memorandum of understanding, which will see both organisations promote and strengthen each other’s efforts to support security professionals and raise standards across the security sector. Both organisations are strong voices representing professional security in the UK and under this new agreement the […]
Manchester Arena Inquiry: A statement from the BSIA
The British Security Industry Association and its members’ thoughts are with those who lost loved ones, suffered injuries and had their lives shattered due to the terrorist attack that took place at the Manchester Arena on 22 May 2017. The Manchester Arena Inquiry has highlighted key areas to improve upon in the interest of the […]
British Security Awards finalists announced with event confirmed to take place online
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced the full list of national finalists for its British Security Awards 2021, which will again take place as an online showcase event. The event will be held on the original scheduled date of Wednesday 30 June and will now be held digitally due to the ongoing uncertainty […]
BSIA cybersecurity group releases new code of practice for manufacturers
The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) cybersecurity group have launched a new code of practice for manufacturers of safety and security systems. Manufacturers of safety and security systems – cybersecurity code of practice, developed by the BSIA’s Cybersecurity Product Assurance Group (CySPAG), will assist in providing confidence throughout the supply chain, promoting secure connection of products and […]
BSIA recognises contributions of security officers during COVID-19
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has recognised the work of its members’ frontline security officers across the United Kingdom during COVID-19 by announcing its regional security personnel winners for 2021. The BSIA’s regional security personnel awards are part of the Association’s national British Security Awards, which will be taking place on 30 June. […]