Excellent Reports and Views on Terrorism from LLoyds

An excellent collection of reports on terrorism and business can be downloaded from:

http://www.lloyds.com/News_Centre/360_risk_project/The_debate_on_terrorism_and_political_risk/Reports_and_views_on_terrorism.htm

What Makes a Cyber Criminal?

Cyber crime - internet banking and credit card fraud - is now the fastest growing sector of global organised crime, increasing at a rate of about 40% per year. With Brazil thought to have by far the largest number of cyber criminals, Misha Glenny, reporting for the BBC World Service's How Crime Took On The World, went to meet some of those trying to profit from the $100bn (£51bn) industry.

Read on here:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7403472.stm

Biometrics Identification System News

First introduced about 15 years ago, biometrics systems are now rapidly being introduced as a means of identification and access control. As with the phenomenal expansion of CCTV, privacy concerns are being swept aside as the need for foolproof identity recognition systems becomes absolute. For the latest news on biometrics visit http://www.prosecurityzone.com/Customisation/News/Biometrics/

Biometrics is one of many subjects covered on the university-accredited Security Management Stage 1 Course, which has been attended by hundreds of security managers from literally all over the world.

Forthcoming Security Management Stage 1 dates include:

UK, 23 March – 3 April http://www.arc-tc.com/pages/university_acredited_sm.asp#sm1

South Africa, 9 – 20 March http://www.arc-tc.com/pages/reg_train.asp

For more information, contact Janet.

New Police Unit to Tackle Metal Theft

The UK Government has announced the setting up of a pilot specialist police unit to tackle the problem of scrap metal theft, which has increased by about 150% in the last two years and cost the UK around £360m.

London Train Passengers to Be Searched?

Passengers who buy a London train or tube ticket would automatically be giving their consent to be searched for knives and other weapons, under proposals now under consideration, according to the Guardian Unlimited. For the full story go to: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/jan/13/knife-crime-police-gang-violence

Developing Your Security Management Skills

Security Management Stage 1 (Postgraduate University Accredited)

“The course is EXCELLENT content & procedure wise. A MUST for the Security Manager.” Corporate Security Manager, Manufacturing Company

18 – 29 January, Bahrain

9 – 20 March, Cape Town

23 March – 3 April, UK

http://www.arc-tc.com/pages/university_acredited_sm.asp#sm1

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Security Management Stage 2 (Postgraduate University Accredited)

“The SM2 was challenging ….overall a very successful programme and highly recommended for security professionals..” Security Manager, Multinational Oil Company

9 – 20 February, UK

http://www.arc-tc.com/pages/university_acredited_sm.asp#sm2

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Security Management Stage 3 (Postgraduate University Accredited)

“Excellent presentation of topics. Leant a lot, especially when focussing on the more strategic elements.” Security Manager, Logistics Company

9 – 20 February, Kuala Lumpur

11 – 22 May, UK

http://www.arc-tc.com/pages/university_acredited_sm.asp#sm3

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Security Coordination and Management

“Not only a learning experience, but one of the most enjoyable courses I’ve been on.”Company Fire Prevention & Security Manager, Manufacturer

23 – 27 February

http://www.arc-tc.com/pages/other_accredited_sm.asp#s1b

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Retail and Supply Chain Security Management

New Course - Conducted by Barry Vincent MSc, MA and Mike Goodman MSc - former heads of security with leading international retailers and specialists in supply chain and distribution

27 – 29 January

http://www.arc-tc.com/pages/other_accredited_sm.asp#s6

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For details on any ARC course, or to make a booking, contact Janet.

Many more courses can be found at www.arc-tc.com

Retail Security Focus

Worsening economic conditions and job insecurity will undoubtedly lead to an increase in employee-perpetrated thefts in the retail sector. The ARC Retail and Supply Chain Security Management Course, 27-29 January 2009, aims to teach you the following:

- How to appreciate the key competencies required for security management in the retail sector
- To carry out security risk assessments appropriate to the retail sector
- To evaluate the importance of shrinkage and the impact that this has on the business
- To apply an analytical approach to inventory management
- To set KPIs and measure the effectiveness of security measures
- To explain in detail how theft and fraud affect their respective organisations
- To carry out a security review of their respective supply chains to ascertain vulnerabilities and exposures
- To develop appropriate approaches to mitigate risks, while demonstrating sensitivity to individual business cultures
- To appreciate how the law influences the application of security measures and responses
- To conduct a tender process and identify manned guarding and security service/product needs
- To write a business security plan

Delivered by two of the foremost retail security experts in the UK, both former senior managers with leading UK retailers, this three-day programme is sure to stimulate thought!
Contact Janet for more information.