Education & Learning

Education and learning are key components in the ongoing professionalisation of our industry.

Read about our initiatives, our courses and gain insights into the wider security sector here.

What is Protective Security?

The term ‘protective security’ is, in reality, an umbrella term for a multifaceted approach aimed at safeguarding society: communities, individuals, infrastructure; buildings and assets, information and knowledge from a range of threats including criminality, organised crime, cybercrime, violent protest, terrorism and hostile state activity. To read more about Protective Security, click here.

Baroness Ruth Henig Scholarship

To honour the legacy of our late president, Baroness Ruth Henig CBE JP DL, The Security Institute operates the Baroness Ruth Henig Scholarship Programme. This initiative is designed to enable and encourage the next generation of talented young security professionals and give them the tools to succeed. To read more about the scholarship and apply for 2025, click here.

Protective Security Framework

Protective security is not a one-size-fits-all solution; rather, it requires a comprehensive and adaptive approach that takes into account the unique needs and challenges of each situation. To read more about the Protective Security Framework, click here.

SABRE – Security Assurance by Building Research Establishment

SABRE is a security risk management certification standard that can be used to assess new and existing buildings, infrastructure and managed space during design, construction, and operations. SABRE enables organisations to achieve better security outcomes and return on investment, evidence their commitment, and communicate their ability to protect what is important. This provides assurance to stakeholders, aids regulatory compliance, and supports successful wellness and ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) strategies. Independent SABRE assessment leads to third-party certification awarded by BRE Global Limited, owners of the BREEAM and LPCB range of standards. SABRE certified facilities and projects are found at www.redbooklive.com, BRE Global’s official directory of fire and security listings. To read more about SABRE, click here.

Security Courses & Qualifications

The Security Institute promotes and encourages continued professional development through education. In conjunction with our partners PerpetuityArc, we offer a range of security courses and qualifications designed to improve and professionalise our industry. To read more about our courses, click here.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The Security Institute is committed to raising standards. It encourages members to consider how they can personally continue to develop their skills, and knowledge for an evolving industry, to help and support others. The Institutes Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Toolkit assists in keeping an accurate record of activity, tracking participation and evidence of ongoing learning. It provides employers or professional bodies with evidence of CPD, providing participants with a competitive edge, confidence, and competence. To find out more, read about it here.

Protective Security Advisor - Apprenticeship

The Protective Security Advisor Apprenticeship is a new qualification that has been developed by a Trailblazing Group made up of stakeholders from the Government including the National Protective Security Agency (NPSA), the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the UK National Authority for Counter-Eavesdropping (UK NACE), Business, Academia and Security Organisations, including The Security Institute.

Details of the content of the new standard and the current status can be found here:

Protective Security Advisor / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

You will see that the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has approved the occupational standard and end-point assessment plan. We are now at the final stage of waiting for levy funding approval before it becomes available which is expected to be in the summer of 2025.

The Security Institute is proud to host the core information related to the Protective Security Advisor Apprenticeship as part of our three pillars of membership, professionalisation and influence.

SFJ Awards Level 4 Protective Security Advisor Certificate

On the back of the success of the apprenticeship content we are currently working with SFJ Awards to develop an equivalent Level 4 certificate. We expect this qualification to be in the Ofqual catalogue of regulated qualification for England, Wales and NI from the summer of 2025.

Keep an eye on this page and our news page for updates.