Management Skills for the Security Industry

Advice

Smartphone vulnerabilities: securing your data

11 Jul 10

The use of smartphones in business is ubiquitous due to the attraction of staying connected to the office while on the move, but how should end users protect themselves from the criminals? The Inkerman Group has the answers.

Printing security: the 'forgotten link' in operational excellence

07 Apr 10

Printing and copying devices can be hijacked for fraudulent purposes, but they often remain the neglected link in the security chain. Howard Roberts examines how sensitive data may be better protected.

Developers must recognise security as "vital component" of construction process

05 Apr 10

Steve Garton explains to Brian Sims why architects, developers and builders simply must consider on-site security as an integral part of the construction process from the outset.

Security guarding and leisure sector security: an insurance broker's view

08 Feb 10

Specialist security insurance broker Mark Barton gives us the rundown on exactly what it is that he does – and offers some tips for security companies as well...

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Career Development

Common Purpose offers help to redundant executives

05 Oct 09

Senior executives facing redundancy are being offered the opportunity to involve themselves in a course that will help them take the next steps in their careers.

New qualifications suite launched by Skills, G4S and university academics

24 Sep 09

A brand new framework of professional development qualifications for the security sector has been launched by Skills for Security chief executive David Greer at the inaugural Security Week, currently being held at Missenden Abbey in Buckinghamshire.

Achieving diversity: a battle for the sexes?

12 Feb 09

Traditionally, the security profession has been a male-dominated domain at both officer and managerial level. Donna Alexander argues why it should be more inclusive.

BRE urges managers to design-out crime

09 Feb 09

BRE Training has launched a series of one-day training courses specifically designed to assist those involved in the design and management of housing and regeneration schemes build safer communities.

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Continuing Professional Development

That's mighty green of you

25 Oct 08

Although sticking a ‘socially responsible’ label on most security products and services would send sales sky-rocketing given the rise of the eco-consumer, many businesses – both suppliers and clients – have yet to be convinced about sustainable...

Edexcel BTEC Security Training Forum provides platform for CPD

23 Jun 08

Edexcel's BTEC Security Training Forum - the only regular free event designed to update trainers in the security industry - has marked the anniversary of its fourth year of operation with proposals for significant advances in the support...

"Voice your opinions", managers urged

03 Oct 07

Security managers are being urged to voice their opinions on a revised version of the National Occupation Standard (NOS), which is now available online.

CPD for conflict professionals

21 Feb 07

Licensed training is the start point for conflict management. There’s a need for further training and ongoing development for many staff, supervisors and managers in environments where there is an increased risk of violence, such as the...

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Education and training