The Cyber and Convergence Special Interest Group (CCSIG) was launched by The Security Institute for the Membership, in gaining a better understanding of the Security Ecosystem. A year since EU’s General Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect, the focus of this event will be on Data Security under GDPR in the private and financial sector through real case studies, in order to help organisations to prepare for the increasing challenges around keeping personal data secure. Register now as places are limited, and then you'll be well prepared for the security challenges of our time - responding effectively when hackers break through. Security Institute members are encouraged to bring their executive colleagues to this simulation, as effective cybersecurity requires cooperation between functions. The current agenda is as follows:

• 15:00 – Registration
• 15:30 – Introduction
• 15:40 – Update on Cyber and Convergence SIG
• 15:50 – Cyber Topic from Caroline Churchill [Partner at Womble Bond Dickinson]
• 16:20 – Cyber Topic from the Financial Sector
• 16:50 – Cyber Topic from Phil Jackman [Director] and Q&A
• 17:20 – Close
• 17:30 – Social Drinks (Venue to be confirmed).

Agenda and venue are subject to change – advance notice will be provided.

Following on from a successful event last year, we are excited to invite you once again to join us for our prestigious gala awards dinner at London Zoo! Come and join us at this wonderful venue! This is set to be a fantastic evening starting off with arrival drinks with the penguins followed by an outstanding 4 course meal with views across the zoo and the presentation of awards to finish off the evening. Dress Code: Lounge Suit and Summer Dresses The evening will include:

• Fantastic drinks receptions with the penguins on penguin beach
• Formal 4 course dinner with wine
• Presentation of awards
• Networking with fellow SyI members
• Guest Speaker (TBC)

This event is for both Security Institute members and non-members, numbers are limited. We have 2 different sponsorship packages available for this event, for more details or to book a package please contact Becky or Jade at HQ 02476 346464: Sponsor the Event - inc 10 places - £1250+VAT Sponsor an award - £500+VAT

Are you a physical security manager, consultant or simply a member who has a thirst for knowledge? Vulnerabilities in internet connected devices are not widely understood by physical security managers. CCTV, access control and any IoT connected security infrastructure can be targeted and used against your business. It is essential that Cyber vulnerabilities are considered in equal measure to the placement and integration of security systems. Join us for this educational CPD event in the North West region, hosted and sponsored by Gallagher Security (Europe) Ltd. - as we demystify this vulnerability. After a brief update from Rick Mounfield FSyI CSyP, Chief Executive of the Security Institute, we will be meeting for a networking lunch before discussing all things cyber security in an access control world. Joining us will be industry experts who will present the latest updates, and insights into resilience within Security System Design and protecting against cyber threats before we offer a networking drink (or two) after the seminar. What will be covered:

1. Understanding the importance of baking security into a security system rather than sprinkling on top
2. A chance to meet and network with industry experts in cyber and manufacturers of cyber resilient product
3. How to protect against cyber-attacks through an access control system.
4. What to look for from manufacturers who produce access control systems.
5. Best practice techniques to protect against cyber attacks.
6. How new technology is protecting against cyber threats.
7. The importance of cyber security in an access control world 
8. … Plus much more!

Running Order  13:30 - 14:00 - Security Institute update from Rick Mounfield 14:00 - 14:30 - Arrival refreshments and buffet Lunch 14:30 - 15:00  - Richard Huison - Gallagher Security (Europe) Ltd - Cyber Security in an access control world - How to protect against cyber-attacks through an access control system, What to look for from manufacturers who produce access control systems, Best practice techniques to protect against cyber attacks and How new technology is protecting against cyber threats. 15:00 - 15:30  - Mike Gillespie MSyI - The Cosmopolitan Guide to Managing Security Systems – discussing the standards being developed and led by Tony Porter, the Surveillance Camera Commissioner - and the newly launched Secure by Default standard 15:30 - 16:00  - Afternoon refreshments and networking 16:00 - 16:30  - Duncan Cooke - Stratus Technologies Systems Ltd - Resilience within Security System Design 16:30 - 17:00  - Nigel Cogram – DOT Origin 17:00 - 19:00  - Networking drinks You can earn 5 formal CPD points for attending this event.

This conference will discuss the challenges associated with protecting the largest construction site in Europe that employs over 5,500 multinational and ethnically-diverse workers across 80 contracted organisation. It outlines the benefits of a strong client/contractor partnership in the delivery of a risk-proportionate and cost-efficient integrated security service whilst also meeting the stringent regulatory and legal requirements associated with the civilian nuclear industry. Also in the agenda, two case studies will share how HPC created its workforce's strong security culture and its proven methodology used to match the dynamic security systems within a construction environment. The afternoon session will compare these challenges to those on a large London-based construction project, with a second session aimed at demonstrating how insider threat needs more than safeguarding priority information. You can earn 10 formal CPD points for attending this event.

Now that you've completed your joining process with us, we'd love to meet you! Come and find out what's available in your Institute and how to access it, and let's get to know each other. This event will be hosted by the membership engagement team, and diaries permitting you will be able to meet some of the elected Board and existing members, as well as other new members. If you are new to us then please don't worry if you don't know anyone yet - you soon will and we'll be on hand to make you feel welcome and introduce you around. We know it can be difficult to get started with your networking, but we're a friendly bunch and we hope you'll soon get to know us. You'll be given a name badge but we suggest you bring a supply of business cards to swap! Even if you have been a member for a while, come and catch up with other members who would love to hear about your experiences with the SyI. There'll be a drink on arrival and a short presentation, then we'll grab a delicious BBQ lunch and an optional glass or two. This event is for Security Institute members only and numbers are limited. Existing members are most welcome to come and meet new members - the more the merrier! What a great start to membership with the Security Institute. You can earn 2 formal CPD points for attending this event.

Exclusive to FSyIs (Fellows of the Security Institute) Join us within the exquisite Windsor Suite inside a beautiful 5* Kensington hotel. This wood panelled executive dining room, complete with a butler’s pantry, full air-conditioning and an abundance of natural daylight is the perfect location for FSyIs to encourage friendship and challenging debate. It is a way to help shape activity in the Institute by sharing your ideas in a closed forum. After a business update from Chief Executive Rick Mounfield FSyI CSyP a delicious 3-course meal will be served inside this stunning dining room - a setting reminiscent of a stately home and accompanied by world-class service. Discover the old world charm, beautiful rich furnishings and outstanding cuisine. This historic hotel is ideally located centrally, opposite Kensington Palace and Gardens, and close to the Royal Albert Hall. Of course, there will be a welcome drink to kick things off, and a glass of wine with the meal. After the meal - why not encounter Stable’s bar and savour the ‘Milestone Old Fashioned’? Attending this CPD event will accrue 2 CPD points

A Journey less Perilous Travel Risk Management in a Complex World In an increasingly complex and unpredictable world managing organisational travel risk and employee safety while overseas has become ever more important. This one-day workshop looks at a range of tools and approaches as well as providing a unique insight into how the Met Office have developed their own effective travel risk management system in conjunction with Edson Tiger. The workshop will cover everything from overall system design, to the selection of local in-county providers and services and personal travel and security training solutions. Running Order: 09.40 – 10.00 Coffee and Reception 10.00 – 10.05 Welcome and opening remarks - Richard Kevern, Met Office 10.05 – 10.15 Introduction and Programme - David Curran, Edson Tiger 10.15 – 10.30 The Met Office: International Footprint and TRM Challenges - Emma Wills, Met Office 10.30 – 11.00 TRM General Principles - Paul Denning, Edson Tiger 11.00 – 11.20 Met Office TRM Principles Applied - Emma Wills, Met Office 11.20 – 11.45 Coffee 11.45 – 12.15 Travel Health - James Moore, Exeter Travel Centre 12.15 – 12.45 Using local providers (hotels, ground transport and security)- Dougie Wright, Edson Tiger 12.45 – 13.30 Lunch 13.30 – 14.00 SMART and the Role of Training - David Curran, Edson Tiger 14.00 – 14.30 Training in Action 14.30 – 15.00 Panel Session and Review 15.00 – 15.30 Met Office Tour (optional) 15.30 Depart.   You can earn 8 formal CPD points for attending this event. 

Early-bird tickets are now available until the 2nd August 2019. Full price tickets will be on sale from the 3rd August 2019.  Concessions are available for SyI student members, corporate partners and new members who have joined the Institute in 2019. Come and join us at our premier CPD event for 2019. Building on the success of last years event, we have moved to an exciting new venue for 2019 - the award-winning Royal College of Physicians. The RCP offers a central London location, with Regents Park being only an arm's length away. Combine this with state of the art technology and an exceptional set of seasonal mouth-watering menus, we are excited to be hosting our Annual Conference at this Grade I listed building for 2019. The day will be themed around People-Centred Security, "The human dimension is the most important and least well-understood aspect of security. People are central to both the problems and the solutions." Paul Martin CBE (head of precursor to CPNI 2004-7) in The Rules of Security: Staying Safe in a Risky World (Oxford, May 2019) More details are to follow, along with a full itinerary to come your way. The event will finish with networking drinks hosted in the venue's stunning Osler and Long Room. Email Jade@security-institute.org for more information on how you can become a sponsor of our 2019 event.