Registration opens for Security Matters Digital Conference 2023

From 10.00 am until 10.30 am, ‘Crime Reduction – Prevention is Better than Cure’ is the subject matter for provisional keynote speaker Nick Ross CBE, president of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA).

Crime is a measure of society’s well-being and, it must be said, the UK does not have a good enough track record, being placed as it is midway down the league table for industrialised nations.

We all know prevention is better than cure, while it’s also true to state that learning is better than blame. Crime reduction requires industry to take responsibility for making its services and products safe, as well as fashion an ever-closer relationship between the private sector and the police service.

At 10.45 am, ‘Artificial Intelligence and Security’ is at the heart of Pauline Norstrom’s delivery. Pauline is the Founder of Anekanta Consulting and Anekanta AI and former chair of the BSIA.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming numerous industries. Security in general, and cyber security in particular, are no exception to that rule. AI security solutions have emerged as powerful tools for identifying and mitigating potential threats in today’s digital landscape. AI has the capability to scrutinise vast amounts of data, detect malicious behaviours and yield enhanced protection for today’s organisations. This session explores AI and security in detail, 

11.30 am is the time for a detailed overview of ‘Strategic Security, Threat Management and Organisational Resilience’ courtesy of Julie Nel MA MSyI, chair of The Security Institute and Founder/CEO at B4Secure.

Providing a comprehensive intelligence management capability requires a systematic and phased approach that enables organisations to mitigate security risks posed to their current and future business operating models. Best Practice stipulates the use of a security and business resilience intelligence framework that adheres to industry standards such as ISO 22361: Security and Resilience – Crisis Management and ISO 22301: Business Continuity Management. The overriding aim is to provide strategic reports such as annual threat assessments and quarterly horizon scanning, as well as tactical event monitoring and intelligence briefings for employees and/or security teams.

‘Security: The Next Generation’

As part of the afternoon programme, ‘Security – The Next Generation’ is the chosen topic for Simon Banks, founder and director at the CSL Group and chair of the British Security Industry Association and Skills for Security. This session starts at 12.15 pm.

A necessarily keen focus for the sector at present is realising the ‘Next Generation in Security’. There’s a necessary desire to inspire and attract young people to consider a career within the security industry. We must change perceptions about the security world and showcase the career opportunities that exist for young people aged 13 to 18 years, for example, who are considering their career options.

The longer-term issues that need to be addressed include the gender pay gap, improving diversity in the security profession and specifically targeting the promotion of lifelong learning, ongoing professional development and security-centric qualifications.

At 1.00 pm, ‘Regulating Facial Recognition Technology’ will be highlighted by Tony Porter QPM, chief privacy officer at Corsight AI and former Surveillance Camera Commissioner at the Home Office.

When it comes to facial recognition technology, the most important part of adoption will focus on that technology’s application and its adherence to exacting standards. More needs to be done in order to educate the public and dissenters about facial recognition technology’s uses and the very strict boundaries in which this technology operates. It really is something of a ‘silver bullet’ in terms of societal benefit.

Organisational values and principles must irreversibly commit to only producing technology as a force for good. The philosophy must surely be that we put the preservation of internationally recognised standards of Human Rights, respect for the Rule of Law, the security of democratic institutions and the safety of citizens at the very heart of what’s being done. 

The final session of the day begins at 1.45 pm. ‘Skills Development for Sector Professionals’ will be outlined by Stuart Galloway Cert Ed Dip RSA, senior associate at WSG Associates.

For some time now, the clear and obvious need to address the level of skills and competencies has been a common theme discussed throughout the security industry. We need to change perceptions about the quality and standard of service provided, and particularly so if the sector is going to attract high calibre individuals and demonstrate the long-term futures that exist within.

With improved continual learning and professional development structures in place, we will not only show the added value of security businesses, but confidently and consistently deliver security at a far higher level. The industry must drive change from within that’s underpinned by effective collaboration. 

Conference closes at 2.20 pm-2.30 pm.

Industry supporters

The Security Matters Digital Conference 2023 is supported by many of the leading organisations in the sector including The Security Institute, ASIS UK, the Business Continuity Institute, the Institute of Risk Management, the International Professional Security Association, the National Security Inspectorate, the Institute of Strategic Risk Management, the Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board and the International Foundation for Protection Officers.

Importantly, the Security Matters Digital Conference 2022 is also supported by Nineteen Group shows The Security Event, the International Security Expo and the International Cyber Expo.

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Delegates can register to attend for free. All attendees will have access to the entire conference programme and, as mentioned, receive CPD points for their attendance.

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