LINKS

The following links are provided as a useful reference for further information online concerning the
security industry. Click the headings to go to visit the listed sites. ISS Security Group is not
responsible for any content, opinion or assertion made on these sites.

BSIA (British Security Industry Association)
The British Security Industry Association is the professional trade association for the security industry
in the UK. Its aim is to help its member companies succeed in an ever-changing and highly competitive
business environment. A vitally important element of this is ensuring its members provide the highest
possible standard of products and service to their customers.

Skills For Security
SITO's objective is to ensure that we remain focussed on satisfying your organisations training needs.
At SITO we are constantly exploring the impact that new legislation, working practices and changes to
society may have on the sectors we represent. By effectively communicating key issues and developing
new products and services, our aim is to provide you with the resources you need to effectively develop
your workforce.

SIA (Security Industry Authority)
We exist to manage the licensing of the private security industry as set out in the Private Security
Industry Act 2001. We also aim to raise standards of professionalism and skills within the private
security industry and to promote and spread best practice.

TSI (The Security Institute)
The Security Institute provides a programme that addresses the issue of professional validation for
security professionals. The programme is designed to assess security management experience,
academic qualifications, vocational qualifications and contributions to the security profession.

BIFM (British Institute of Facilities Management)
The British Institute of Facilities Management is the UK’s lead institute representing the interests of
those who practice facilities management and those who work in organisations supplying facilities
management related products or services.

ASIS (American Society for Industrial Security)
The ASIS UK Chapter is responsible for administering the CPP (Certified Protection Professional)
qualification in the UK.

The Company of Security Professionals
The Company of Security Professionals seeks to create and nurture a culture that secures the
principles which protect people, property and liberty.

JSIC (Joint Security Industry Council)
To enhance the identity and the influence of the Security Industry; and to provide the Security
Industry with a single, representational and powerful, line of communication with Government
Departments, European Agencies, the UK Parliaments and Assemblies and the print and
broadcast media.

NOCN (National Open College Network)
The National Open College Network (NOCN) is the UK's foremost provider of
accreditation services for adult learning.

The Security Helpdesk
An online information resource for front line security operatives.