As a leading provider of insights, news and reports on the security and fire safety sectors, IFSEC Global is always looking to support its readers. Here, we have compiled a list of additional sources of information for those involved in the industry.
Security associations (UK)
- ASIS (UK Chapter)
- British Security Industry Association (BSIA)
- Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA)
- Joint Security and Resilience Centre (JSaRC)
- National Security Inspectorate (NSI)
- Security Commonwealth
- Security Industry Authority
- Security Institute
- Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB)
Security associations (worldwide)
In addition to the below, there are numerous sector and country specific industry associations.
- ASIS International
- Euralarm
- International Foundation for Protection Officers
- International Professional Security Association (ISPA)
- Security Industry Association (USA)
Fire associations (UK)
Supporting fire safety engineers, consultants, installers and contractors, the fire associations listed below all provide vital resources and information to their members and the industry. Many leaders in these associations also represent the industry in government lobbying and building safety committees or legislative consultations.
- Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP)
- BAFE
- British Fire Consortium
- Fire Industry Association (FIA)
- Fire Protection Association (FPA)
- Fire Sector Federation
- Independent Fire Engineering & Distributors Association (IFEDA)
- Smoke Control Association
Some of the key worldwide trade exhibitions related to the security and fire safety sectors. Visitors can expect the latest innovations from some of the sector’s leading manufacturers, associations and thought leaders.
- Black Hat
- FIREX International
- IFSEC International
- IFSEC Bangladesh
- IFSEC India
- IFSEC Philippines
- Intelligent Building Europe
- Intersec
- SECON
- Security Twenty 20
Training & development
Focused on the UK market, these organisations run high quality training and development programmes for end users and installers alike in the sector.
Plus, IFSEC International and FIREX International have partnered with Skills for Security to deliver an exclusive programme of digital training and career development.
Additional resources
A list of additional sources of information for security, fire safety, and related topics.
- Aviation Week
- BBC News – Security
- BRE Group (LPCB standards and certification)
- Dark Reading (Cyber security)
- Health & Safety Executive – Building Safety
- Information Commissioner’s Office
- Information Week
- National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC)
- Omdia (Industry reports)
- Professional Security Magazine
- Safety & Health Practitioner
- Surveillance Camera Commissioner (UK)