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Chartered Security Professionals

Chartered Security Upcoming CSyP

Professionals come CSyP Spring Seminar Application

Workshop Dates
together at IFSEC with speaker We now offer monthly CSyP

Application Workshops to help
guide prospective applicants
through the process.
The Register of Chartered Security Professionals enjoyed networking drinks at IFSEC 2022, coming
together at the first IFSEC Fire and Security Show this side of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Click on the link to reserve your
place!
The networking drinks were preceded by an in-person application workshop, held in the ASIS Lounge. A Spring Seminar with guest speaker
Hosted by Richard Stevens CSyP FSyI, Victoria Smith and Bob Martin CSyP FSyI, the workshop provided Louise Stanton OBE MSyI, Head July
potential registrants with an in-depth presentation about the origins and aims of the Register of of Department at UK MoD was Date and time: 21st July 16:30
Chartered Security Professionals, the application process, and a selection of tips based on the held at Armourer’s Hall, -18:00 (BST)
experience of the 3 hosts; who between them are involved in all the stages of the application process. London on the 10th March - SOLD OUT!
The casual and informal nature of the workshop allowed the opportunity for lots of questions, and where Louise discussed her
interaction from the potential registrants, and we look forward to receiving their applications. As the role, and the importance of August
Register continues to grow, the workshops provide a valuable step in the application journey, and inclusion and diversity in Date and time: 18th August
more information on future application workshops can be found on the CSyP website. security. 08:00 - 09:30 (BST)
Guest Presenters: Bob Martin
Following the application workshop, networking drinks allowed the potential applicants an opportunity It was a particularly special CSyP FSyI and Badar Al Mamari
to join current Chartered Security Professionals in a relaxed and social environment. Fuelled by a mix day for Bill Nelson CSyP MSyI and CSyP FSyI
of hard and soft drinks, the conversation was lively, with old friends catching-up alongside potential Charlie Frank CSyP MSyI who were To book: https://event.bookitbee.
applicants distilling the experience and insight of current Chartered Security Professionals. Many presented with their admittance com/36785/180822-csyp-
of the guests had spent the day ‘walking the floor’ of the show and had worked up quite a thirst. certificates by Louise. application-workshop
The drinks, and the opportunity to catch-up with colleagues and friends, proved to be so popular at
quenching that thirst, that the drinks had to be extended! In the end it was the formal closing of the The event was opened up to not only CSyPs, September
show which brought the networking to an end. but also candidates who were currently going through the Date and time: 1st September
application process. Rob Stenhouse CSyP MSyI, Matthew 14:30 - 16:00 (BST)
The networking drinks proved so popular that it is definitely something which might make another Breeds CSyP MSyI and Neil Evans CSyP MSyI were three Guest Presenter: Carl Dakin
appearance at future industry events. Thanks to Vicky Smith from the Register of Chartered Security applicants who attended on the day and we are delighted QGM CSyP FSyI
Professionals and Mike O’Neill CSyP FSyI from ASIS UK Chapter for co-ordinating the workshop, to Bob to announce they have all since become Chartered Security To book: https://event.bookitbee.
Martin CSyP FSyI from the Security Institute for sharing his insight and experience with our potential Professionals. Congratulations to you all! com/36786/010922-csyp-
registrants, and to Letitia Emeana, ASIS UK Chapter Chair, for sponsoring the networking drinks. application-workshop
A cheque to The Security Benevolent Fund for £2,500 was
Richard Stevens CSyP FSyI presented to James Brown, a Trustee of the Fund who gave a If you are promoting becoming a
Richard is the Deputy Leader Global Security at PwC, based in London short speech highlighting the benefits of the cause. Chartered Security Professional
within your organisation, please
In all, 52 attendees enjoyed the champagne reception, email me at victoria@security-
a keynote speech and networking before and after the institute.org to arrange an
wonderful lunch. It was great to hear the chatter and buzz in in-person workshop at your
the room as, for many, it was the first opportunity since the premises.
pandemic to reconnect with old friends and meet their new
peers.

Feedback was very positive and so we are already working
on our next networking event. Should you be able to donate
a venue for our next CSyP event, we would be interested in
speaking to you.

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