Infologue.com Editor-in-Chief, Byron Logue, has been invited to serve as the judge for the Charity, Not-for-Profit, and Social Enterprise Award at the upcoming Salisbury Business Excellence Awards 2025. This prestigious award aims to recognize organizations that have made significant contributions to their beneficiaries, highlighting their valuable services within the community.Byron Logue has been a prominent figure in the security industry since 2018, when he took over Infologue.com and Interconnective Security Products. Under his leadership, the company has specialized in developing adv...

The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) in association with the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) announces the full programme for the seventh Thought Leadership Summit taking place on 20th February 2025. This annual event, firmly established in the security calendar, provides an unparalleled platform to debate, confront and challenge the many issues that face the sector.This year’s Summit is once again packed with a compelling line-up of hot topics covering a wide range of subjects relevant to the whole industry; all security leaders are encouraged to attend and contribut...

The finalists for the ninth edition of the UK Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) have now been revealed. The OSPAs are widely regarded as the most prestigious accolades within the security sector, established to acknowledge and recognise the invaluable contributions of companies, individuals, and technology in keeping us all safe.The awards are founded on strong ethical principles and are actively supported by numerous key industry bodies and special interest groups. These organisations nominate judges to represent them, including ADS, ASC, ASIS, ATMIA, AUCSO, BSIA, COLCPA, Ci...

Mercury Training Contributes to Development of Level 2 Professional Security Operative ApprenticeshipMercury Training, a provider of apprenticeship programmes within the security sector, has announced the official approval of the new Level 2 Professional Security Operative apprenticeship by the UK government. This development comes as Paige Braun, an apprentice from OCS, became the first person in the country to complete the new standard. The approval of this apprenticeship is seen as a key step in creating pathways for new entrants and advancement opportunities for those already working i...

Andy Schofield, Chief Technology Officer at Reliance High-Tech, has recently taken on the role of Chair for the British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) Special Interest Group (SIG) on AI and Biometrics. The BSIA, a leading trade association in the UK for the professional security industry, supports excellence within the sector and runs various SIGs to address specific industry challenges.Established in 2020, the AI and Biometrics SIG aims to foster customer confidence in the secure, ethical, and effective use of AI and biometric technologies within the security sector. The groupâ€...

The Salisbury Chamber of Commerce has announced their inaugural Salisbury Security Forum 2024 to be held on November 28th at The Guildhall from 4pm to 6pm.The event will bring business owners and stakeholders from the Salisbury and Wiltshire area to meet with the people and organisations who are responsible for keeping them safe on a daily basis.The Keynote will be delivered by Superintendent Douglas Downing who is responsible for all business crime prevention in Salisbury. He will be laying out the Wiltshire Police strategy for business crime for the next two years, following which, t...

Over one hundred venues have expressed support for Martyn's Law, a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing public safety measures against terrorist attacks, as Members of Parliament discuss it in Parliament. This initiative, part of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, is named in memory of Martyn Hett, who lost his life, along with 21 others, in the 2017 Manchester Arena attack. Martyn’s mother, Figen Murray, has actively campaigned for this legislation.The proposed bill, which has garnered backing from a variety of public venues, including McDonald’s and Slug and Lettuce, wi...

Deploi, a prominent provider of advanced vetting and background checking software, has announced a strategic partnership with Skills for Security, a leading training organisation dedicated to raising the skills and standards within the security industry. This collaboration is designed to offer Skills for Security members comprehensive vetting solutions that adhere to the highest industry standards for safety and compliance.Through this partnership, Skills for Security members will gain access to Deploi's cutting-edge background checking tools, which aim to streamline the vetting process a...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed Pauline Norstrom and Uzair Osman as non-executive directors to its Operating Board. These new appointments are expected to bring valuable independent insights to the organisation.Pauline Norstrom, currently the CEO of Anekanta®AI and Anekanta®Consulting, has extensive experience in the security sector, having served as a former Chair of the BSIA. With over two decades in the industry, Norstrom has led advancements in security technology and has developed AI risk and governance frameworks recognized by entities such as the UK ...

New research from Mitie, the UK’s largest security provider, reveals that 24% of security decision-makers are uncertain about which upcoming legislation will impact their organizations. A survey of over 100 senior security leaders highlighted key challenges and opportunities, including the role of technology and AI, attracting and developing talent, and preparing for pending legislation.Technology is identified as a major opportunity, with 22% of security leaders already using AI in their security strategies and 41% planning to deploy AI within the next year. Nearly half (48%) believe ad...