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Recognition Award the Gold Standard in Security Practice

OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

7th Oct 2.30pm GMT 4th Nov 2.30pm GMT 2nd Dec 2.30pm GMT
The Security Institute is proud to have been awarded a Silver Award in
the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), in recognition of our UK based Professionals UK based Professionals UK based Professionals
on-going commitment to the Armed Forces community.

The ERS encourages employers to support defence and inspire
others to do the same. The scheme encompasses bronze, silver and 21st Oct 8am GMT 18th Nov 5pm GMT 16th Dec 8am GMT
gold awards for employer organisations that pledge, demonstrate or
advocate support to defence and the armed forces community, and EMEA based Americas based ASPAC/Australasia based
align their values with the Armed Forces Covenant.
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The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that
those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their
families, are treated fairly. This is something we feel strongly about at
the Security Institute.
• Time-zone friendly workshops • Understand what you should and
Speaking on the Employer Recognition Scheme and participating
organisations such as the Security Institute, Minister for Defence • Small, interactive sessions shouldn’t put on your Application Form
People and Veterans, Leo Docherty MP said:
• Learn about the application process • Meet Interview Assessors
‘I would like to thank all the organisations who have proven their
support for the Defence community during such unprecedented • Understand the 5 competencies • Meet the Application Team
and challenging times. The vast range of those recognised this year
demonstrates how employing the Armed Forces community makes a • Hear practice questions • Achieve 3 CPD Points
truly positive and beneficial impact for all employers, regardless of size,
sector or location.’ • Reach the GOLD STANDARD
Speaking on the Institute’s achievement, Chief Executive, Rick Mounfield CSyP FSyI added:

‘As a proud veteran, this is very important to me personally and I know that many of our members
feel the same. Our mentoring, professional development and community volunteer members,
support hundreds of Military and Police personnel transition into great security careers every year. BOOK NOW
Many of us have been there, and know how daunting it can be. We all want to help ease others
into civilian life after service.’
The scheme is designed primarily to recognise private sector support although public sector
organisations such as the emergency services, local authorities, NHS trusts and executive agencies
are also eligible to be recognised. “Being recognised as a Chartered Security Professional “This certification is important to me as it evidences years
demonstrates that you belong to a select group of people, who of strategic experience in a tangible way and opens the
Organisations can nominate themselves to participate in the scheme, which the Institute strongly are all striving for security to be acknowledged and respected door for more cybersecurity experts to consider the
encourages.
as a profession in its own right”. Register, which can only make it more valuable.”
By becoming a forces friendly employer you can benefit from the wide range of unique skills and
experiences that reservists and veterans can bring to your organisation. Employing armed forces
community members can help diversify the talent in your workforce.
Paul Wood CSyP - Emerging Risks Global Reza Salari CSyP - Pacific Life Re
If you are interested in exploring The Armed Forces Covenant and becoming a forces friendly
employer yourself, all the information you need is on the website at: https://www.gov.uk/
government/publications/defence-employer-recognition-scheme/defence-employer-recognition-
scheme
Register of Chartered Security Professionals
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