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‘Academic Achiever of the Year Award’ in memory of Wilf Knight - Adrian Bleese MSyI
MSc in Security Management University of Portsmouth
‘Analysing Behavioural Analysis: Security Professionals -Perceptions of the extent to which
Behavioural Analysis can be a viable, ethical and effective Security Strategy’.

This dissertation investigates the extent to which Behavioural Analysis can be considered
a viable, ethical and effective security strategy in the protection of crowded places. Using
both primary research and secondary data, this study explores not only previous research
into the adoption of behavioural analysis but also the perception of its effectiveness among
practitioners, trainers and managers. The views of security professionals with regard to
the implementation of behavioural analysis in security contexts are sought in order to
determine its viability and any challenges faced in its adoption.

‘NextGen Star Award’ in memory of Martyn Hett - Aiza Uddin
Nomination from John Sephton FSyI
‘Aiza sought my mentorship through the EY Foundation programme and has been very active
in trying to drive her way into Cyber Security, she has spoken to Mahbubul Islam CSyP MSyI
and enquired about work experience as she is still in sixth form. She has also got herself a
small position at Galliard Homes as IT support to gain more experience within the field. She
completed all the tasks I had set her and she had become a good mentee and took
everything I had said to her on board. I find Aiza to be driven and excited about becoming a
Cyber Security specialist.’
‘Outstanding Contribution to Security Award’ in memory of George van Schalkwyk -
Kate Bright CSyP
Managing Director - Umbra International
Kate Bright has over 20 years frontline private client facing experience in the Private and
Family Office sector, starting as a Personal Assistant, and working as an Executive Assistant,
Chief of Staff and Family Office Manager and a Close Protection Operative. Currently Kate
is the founder and CEO of UMBRA International Group, helping clients and their families in
the UK and globally. Kate drove Umbra to be awarded Gold in the 2018 Citywealth Awards,
shortlisted for the British Legal Awards as Supplier of the Year in 2018 and 2019, and was
also nominated Company of the Year in the WeAreTheCity Rising Star Awards in July 2019,
an awards ceremony which celebrates the female pipeline. Kate was also appointed to the
Board of The SIA in January 2020 and trustee of the Worshipful Company of Security
Professionals.
Plans are already in motion for our Gala Awards 2022 so watch this space!

with thanks to our Gala Awards Sponsors

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