Catch Up with the FLOSIG Supporting Director
2026-06-12 12:00 - 12:45 UTC
Catch Up with the FLOSIG Supporting Director – Member Forum
📅 Date: Friday 12th June 2026🕑 Time: 12:00 – 12:45 💻 Format: Online via Microsoft Teams
Join us for our Catch Up with the FLOSIG Supporting Director session. This online forum provides a regular opportunity for members to connect directly with the Supporting Director of the FLOSIG, ask questions, share feedback, and contribute to the future of the FLOSIG.
This is your space to engage, influence, and be heard.
No booking required – simply join using the Teams link at the scheduled time and take part in the conversation.
We look forward to welcoming you and hearing your views.

PPICPSIG Webinar - From Crowded Places to Captivity
2026-06-15 12:00 - 13:30 UTC
Date: Monday 15th June 2026
Time: 12:00 – 13:30
Venue: Online
Event Overview
The 60-minute kidnap overview briefing provides an insight to participants how to manage a kidnap-for-ransom incident.
The learning includes:
· A review of strategic decisions upon which the business’s policies can be based.
· An understanding of key decisions that they are likely to face in dealing with a kidnap or extortion.
· The decision-making structure required to manage a kidnap incident throughout an organisation.
· The expectation and roles of stakeholders involved in a Kidnap for Ransom incident.
· A focus on the key policy issues and the challenges of legality, financial issues and incident ownership and accountability.
An overview of current global trends in kidnap and extortion.
Speakers:
Fiona McCormack BEM MSc – Director
Fiona McCormack is a Director in Control Risks’ Security Risk Consulting business, where she leads the delivery of crisis and security consulting services to clients across Europe and Africa. With over three decades of experience in high-stakes law enforcement and crisis management, Fiona brings strategic insight and operational expertise to both corporate and government clients facing complex security challenges.
Prior to joining Control Risks, Fiona served for 31 years with the Metropolitan Police Service in London, where she held a range of senior leadership roles.

Fiona is a qualified hostage negotiator, senior investigating officer, and senior identification manager. She has advised FTSE 250 companies and international governments on crisis management, terrorism, and anti-corruption investigations, and continues to deliver bespoke training and strategic guidance across multiple sectors.
Cormac Healy MA – Senior Consultant
Cormac is a Senior Consultant in the Security Risk Consulting business. He delivers consulting support to Control Risks’ clients across Europe, Africa and APAC, advising on crisis and security management, kidnap and extortion response and critical-incident preparedness.
Prior to joining Control Risks, Cormac served for over 13 years with the Metropolitan Police Service in London, leading operational teams across counter-terrorism, serious and organised crime, kidnap and extortion, and major-incident response. He held senior leadership roles spanning tactical command, operational delivery and organisation-wide risk management, responding to terrorist attacks, investigating international terrorist organisations and hostile state activity, and leading crisis response to high-risk, time-critical incidents.
Cormac holds a Masters degree in Policing and Criminal Justice from Canterbury Christ Church University and a BA from the University of Exeter. He is a nationally trained kidnap, hostage and crisis negotiator, with extensive experience supporting counter-terrorism operations, crisis response and sensitive investigations in environments of heightened political and reputational risk.

** Open to Members & Non Members **

N&RSIG + NI Webinar - Civil Nuclear UK Drone Operations: Lessons Learned
2026-06-16 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Date: Tuesday 16th June 2026
Time: 12:00 – 13:00
Venue: Online
Event Overview
Speakers:
Paul Tonks CSyP, MBA, MSc, BA (hons) is Head of Security and Resilience for the NDA Group, and has been Chair of the UK civil nuclear Drones working group since 2017 and sponsors innovation challenges for the future security systems.
Paul’s extensive experience has seen him in roles in NDA, EDF, Lynx Security, Senator Security, 1st Bn Parachute Reg.

** Open to Members **

The Security Institute AGM
2026-06-25 13:00 - 15:30 UTC
Venue: Online
Timing: 13:00 – 15:30
We are excited to invite you to our Annual General Meeting on 25th June, 2026 🎉.
This is your chance to hear about our accomplishments in 2025, how your subscription fees have been utilised, and the plans we have for 2027. While the AGM is a formal meeting, the presentations are designed to be both engaging and informative.
This year, we are pleased to welcome our Board of Directors, who will be leading the meeting and answering questions submitted by members. This is a unique opportunity to gain deeper insight into the workings of the Institute.
As always, we will be holding elections for the new Board of Directors. Details on the candidates and how to vote will been shared separately.

Please note: The AGM is exclusively for members, and no guests will be permitted to attend this part of the event 🚫.
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please reach out to events@security-institute.org.
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Summer Social - July 2026
2026-07-16 12:00 - 17:00 UTC
Date: Thursday, 16th July 2026
Time: 12:00 – 17:00
Venue:The Swan, Hyde Park, 66 Bayswater Rd, London W2 3PH
About this event…
Join us at our Members Summer Social, a special gathering to celebrate our community and soak up the summer vibes🔆
Reconnect with fellow members, mingle with new faces, and enjoy the refreshing drinks and seasonal bites. Whether you’re new member, long time member or have applied, this is a perfect chance to unwind and network🍸
🌻 Guests Welcome! Feel free to bring a friend or partner along.
(All guests must be accompanied by a member)
Agenda:
12:00 – Registration and Welcome Drink *
13:00 – Buffet style Lunch Served
13:15 – Networking
17:00 – Event Close
*One free drink is included on arrival.
Thank you to our Sponsor – https://bkstraining.co.uk/

Book now: 16.07.26 – Summer Social

BESIG Webinar - Qualitative Security Risk Assessment in the Built Environment
2026-07-22 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Date: Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Time: 12:00 – 13:00
Venue: Online
About the event:
This webinar will cover the following:
1. Security Risk Assessment (SRA) in the Built Environment
Purpose, regulatory mandate and the (T×V)C methodology
2. The RIBA Security Overlay
Stage-by-stage SRA obligations from Stage 0 to Stage 7
3. The Full SRA/TVRA — Anatomy
What a complete security risk assessment for a built asset contains
4. BREEAM Hea 08 Security Needs Assessment (SNA) — What It Is
Security Needs Assessment: purpose, scope and credit requirements
5. Full SRA vs SNA
Depth, scope, evidence, outputs — a direct comparison
6. Implementation in Practice
Using a full SRA to inform security requirements and drive design
Speaker:
David is a highly experienced Chartered security and resilience professional, specialising in Counter Terrorism, Security Risk Management, security design development and Emergency Planning. With 40 years of defence and commercial experience, he brings extensive cross-sector knowledge from managing major development projects, including critical national infrastructure in the UK and major global initiatives. He has demonstrated high competency in strategic security planning, threat vulnerability and security risk assessment, operational security management, and security system design. His expertise spans concept, scheme, and detailed design, as well as design assurance. He is also adept at delivering business continuity and crisis management exercises worldwide and has provided Counter Terrorism advice to UK Police and UK Home Office. He is a SABRE Assessor and Professional (SQSS), a Fellow of the Security Institute and co-Chair of the Built Environment Special Interest Group.
** Open to SyI Members **

Early Careers Network webinar - A Day in the Life
2026-07-23 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Date: Thursday 23rd July 2026
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Venue: Online
Event Overview
As Co-Chair of the Security Institute Early Careers Network, I’m delighted to be hosting this month’s webinar as part of our new monthly Thursday series, designed to give newcomers a genuine insight into the security profession. Moving away from formal presentations, these sessions feature security professionals sharing honest stories about their careers, the challenges they’ve faced, and what their roles are really like.
This week, we’re joined by JP, Chief Executive Officer of Almara Solutions. A former British Army helicopter pilot with more than 25 years’ experience in complex operational environments, JP now leads the delivery of integrated aviation solutions that support critical infrastructure protection, emergency services, and emerging security challenges. His career spans military service, strategic leadership, and advising government and industry on innovative approaches to safeguarding critical assets, offering a unique perspective on the evolving security landscape.

Whether you’re exploring your first career in security or looking to understand the many pathways available, this session is an opportunity to hear from an experienced leader, ask questions, and gain practical insight into where a career in security could take you.
Speakers:
JP is the Chief Executive Officer at Almara Solutions, bridging traditional crewed aircraft and emerging uncrewed systems. A former British Army helicopter pilot with over 25 years of operational experience, he specialises in integrated aviation solutions, critical infrastructure security, and emergency services across the UK and the Middle East.

** Open to SyI Members **

FLOSIG - From first role to CSO: Navigating a successful security career
2026-08-07 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Date: Friday 7th August 2026
Time: 12:00 – 13:00
Venue: Online
About the event:
The security profession is increasingly called on to address complex, integrated, and high-consequence risks to people, facilities, operations, information, profitability, and organizational brand. The demands can quickly overwhelm the knowledge and experience of the security professional, and individuals often face these challenges with little to no structure and support as they transition from foundational careers before advancing in the sector. Absent clearly defined knowledge and experience transferal, application, and production mechanisms, individuals must find their own pathway; often through a process of trial and error. To be truly effective, security professionals need to draw – and then build on – a combination of knowledge and experience spanning both primary and current careers. Increasingly, the security sector comprises hybrid communities with multiple specialist subcultures, forcing professionals to become multidimensional experts with transdisciplinary competence. Leaders also need to understand how to foster expeditious and focused growth within both their own team, as well as the next generation(s) of security professional.
Speaker:
Dr. Mike Blyth has a Prof Doc in organizational resilience, a MSc in security, and is studying a PhD in security. He is twice published by Wiley and Sons and writes for magazines and journals. Mike was the founder/CEO of RSM Corp and was (until recently) the Sigma7 Chief Resilience Officer and Chief Revenue Officer. A retired Royal Marines Commando Major, he has firsthand experience in 45+ countries advising government and commercial organizations.

** Open to SyI Members and Non-Members **

Nuclear & Radiological SIG Webinar - Radiological Security
2026-08-25 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
What you need to know

Date: Tuesday 25th August 2026
Time: 12:00 – 13:00
Venue: Online
Event Overview
This webinar is designed to deliver professional awareness and development on radiological source security. We will cover Threat Landscape, UK Policy and Regulation and implementation.
Speakers:
Rob McLellan works for the Environment Agency in the Nuclear & Radioactive Substances Regulation Strategy Business Team, advising on the regulation of radioactive substances, with a lead on the implementation of the updated security requirements for radioactive sources. Rob has worked for the Environment Agency and predecessor organisations for over 39 years. Rob has many years practical experience in the regulation of radioactive substances, having been a compliance inspector and team leader of the regulatory team based in Nottingham. Rob has a BSc in Biological Sciences, an MSc in Integrated Environmental Control and is a certified Radioactive Waste Compliance Adviser (RWCA). Rob is also a member of the Society for Radiological Protection (SRP).
Plus, a radiological security subject matter expert from the Home Office.

** Open to SyI Members, NI Members, and Non-Members **

Catch Up with the CEO
2026-08-25 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
Catch Up with the CEO – Monthly Member Forum (2026 Series)
📅 Date: Tuesday 25th August 2026🕑 Time: 14:00 – 15:00 GMT💻 Format: Online via Microsoft Teams
Join us for our monthly Catch Up with the CEO and connect directly with Sarah Austerberry CSyP FSyI, Chief Executive Officer of The Security Institute.
These informal online forums provide members with a valuable opportunity to hear the latest Institute updates, ask questions, share feedback, and discuss the initiatives, projects and priorities shaping our profession and membership community.
Whether you have suggestions to share, questions to raise, or simply want to stay informed about the Institute’s latest developments, this is your opportunity to engage directly with the CEO and have your voice heard.
No booking is required – simply join using the Teams link at the scheduled time and take part in the conversation.
We look forward to welcoming you online.

Autumn Insights - September 2026
2026-09-10 12:00 - 17:00 UTC
Autumn Insights – Knowledge & Networking
Date: Thursday 10th September 2026
Time: 12:00 – 17:00
Venue: The Cosy Club, 33 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham, B2 5SN
Guest Speaker: Will Dallas
Security Business Partner, MTC
Counter-Intelligence Thinking for Corporate Security
About This Event
Join fellow members and security professionals for our Autumn Insights, an afternoon dedicated to professional development, meaningful discussion, and valuable networking.
Designed to bring together members from across the security profession, this informal and welcoming event offers the perfect opportunity to expand your network, exchange ideas, and gain fresh perspectives from colleagues and industry peers.
This year’s guest speaker is Will Dallas, Security Business Partner at MTC, who brings over 15 years of experience in UK Government security roles, including insider threat and incident response. Will’s session, “Counter-Intelligence Thinking for Corporate Security”, will explore how counter-intelligence and investigative thinking can be applied within corporate security to develop practical, scalable insider threat control frameworks. Drawing on his extensive experience across investigations, operational security, internal audit and programme delivery, Will will share valuable insights into balancing effective security with successful business outcomes through pragmatic risk management. Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to take part in a live Q&A session.
Alongside this thought-provoking presentation, there will be dedicated networking time to connect with peers from across the security profession, share experiences, and build valuable professional relationships. Attendance can also contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), making this an excellent opportunity to invest in both your professional knowledge and your professional network.
Whether you are looking to build new connections, reconnect with familiar faces, or simply take time out to engage with the wider security community, we would be delighted to welcome you.

Agenda
12:00 – Registration and Welcome Drinks*
12:45 – Guest Speaker Session
13:00 – Buffet Lunch and Networking Opportunities
17:00 – Event Close
* One complimentary drink is included on arrival.

Guests Welcome
Members are welcome to bring a friend or colleague to join them for the event. Please note that all guests must be accompanied by a member.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in showcasing your organisation to a highly engaged audience of security professionals? Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event and offer an excellent platform to raise brand awareness, demonstrate thought leadership, and connect with industry peers.
To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Events Team at events@security-institute.org.
We look forward to welcoming you to Birmingham for an engaging afternoon of learning, conversation, and professional connection.

BESIG Webinar - Vehicle Dynamic Assessment Overview
2026-09-14 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
What you need to know

Date: Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Time: 12:00 – 13:00
Venue: Online
About the event:
This webinar will cover the following:
1. Welcome and Objectives: What is a VDA? Common applications, the purpose of a VDA.
2. Vehicle Dynamics Fundamentals: Kinetic energy relationship, speed reduction effectiveness, vehicle characteristics, discussion point.
3. Speed Factors: Site geometry, traffic calming measures, chicanes etc.
4. Methodology: M1, N1 N2 descriptors. Angle, speed, impact location, vehicle performance assumptions. Vehicle path modelling, calculation tools.
5. HVM Application: IWA14, ISO 22343. Static bollards, rising arm bollards, road blockers, over specifying mitigation. Topographical limitations.
6. Case Study
7. Key Message: Qualified People. Best practice.
8. Q & A
Speaker:
Jonathan Eddery is a multi-award-winning Chartered Security Professional (CSyP) and member of the Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES), with more than 24 years’ experience shaping security strategy, risk management and resilience across aviation, critical national infrastructure, policing, corporate, retail, education and construction sectors. A respected industry voice, sought-after speaker and panel chair, he is recognised for driving best practice and influencing the evolution of security standards.
Jonathan provides strategic security leadership across some of the UK’s most complex and high-profile infrastructure programmes, as well as major international projects. Recognised for his expertise in Aviation Security in Airport Development (ASIAD), Security in the Design of Stations (SIDOS) and security risk management, he supports clients navigating complex security challenges, whilst achieving regulatory compliance and resilient for future-ready environments.
Combining deep technical knowledge with proven strategic leadership, Jonathan holds both Certified Technical Security Professional (CTSP) and Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP) accreditations. He serves as Co-Chair of The Security Institute’s Built Environment Special Interest Group and supports the profession as an assessor for the CSyP application process, helping to develop the next generation of security leaders..
** Open to SyI Members **

CTSIG Webinar - Effective security or security theatre
2026-09-16 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London)
What you need to know

Date: Wednesday 16th September 2026
Time: 10:00 – 11:00
Venue: Online
Event Overview
An academic view of temporary vehicle security barriers, Key features and Advantages, Vulnerabilities & Complexities and Best practice & Cost-effective strategies.
Speakers:
Inspector Lewis Hastie – NaCTSO National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit
The NVTMU oversees the National Barrier Asset (NBA), which is an extensive amount of temporary rated vehicle security barriers and protective security fencing that is deployed a part of hostile vehicle mitigation schemes to protect venues and public spaces.
The NBA is available to be deployed as an emergency or for planned events to support Police, Authorities and Commercial Organisations.
The unit undertakes assessments, provides counter vehicle as a weapon tactical advice, delivers practical solutions through the provision of the NBA, and have delivered protection to a myriad of events such as the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III Coronation, Paris Olympics and NATO25.

** Open to ASyI, MSyI & FSyI Only **

Fellowship Lunch and Connect
2026-10-05 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | The Marquis Cornwallis 31 Marchmont St, Greater, London WC1N 1AP, The Marquis Cornwallis 31 Marchmont St, Greater London, WC1N 1AP, United Kingdom
What you need to know

Date: Monday 5th October 2026
Time: 12:00pm – 16:00pm
Venue: The Marquis Cornwallis 31 Marchmont St, Greater, London WC1N 1AP

About this event…
On the 5th October 2026 we’ll be hosting an exclusive Fellows-only luncheon to connect our Fellows from across the country for a sumptuous two-course meal with a complimentary drink, some great networking opportunities and an entertaining talk.
We are excited and honoured to announce we will be joined by Lord Toby Harris DUniv(Mddx), MA(Cantab), FRSA, FBCS, FRSM, F.ISRM, who will provide a talk – “Resilience and preparedness in a TUNA world”
After the talk there will be ample opportunity to connect with other Fellows over a drink or two.
Agenda:
12:00 pm – Registration and Welcome Drinks
12:30 pm – Introductions made by our CEO Sarah Austerberry FSyI CSyP MLitt
12:45 pm – Presentation by Guest Speaker Lord Toby Harris DUniv(Mddx), MA(Cantab), FRSA, FBCS, FRSM, F.ISRM
13:00 pm – Two Course Lunch & Networking
16:00 pm – Event Close
This event is exclusive to Security Institute Fellows only!

The Security Institute Annual Conference 2026
2026-10-15 09:30 - 17:30 UTC | The Minster Building, The Minster Building, 21 Mincing Lane, London, EC3R 7AG, United Kingdom
Venue: The Minster Building, 21 Mincing Lane, London, EC3R 7AG
Date: Thursday 15th October 2026
Time: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Registration opens: 8:30am
Conference: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Networking: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Annual Conference 2026 – Influential Security: Less Noise. More Influence.
The Security Institute Annual Conference 2026 will bring together security professionals from across the sector for a full day of insight, discussion and connection.
In a world of constant alerts, competing priorities and growing complexity, effective security leadership is no longer about adding more controls, reports or terminology. It is about clarity, credibility and the ability to influence decisions where they matter most.
This conference brings together leaders and practitioners to cut through the noise — sharing insight, experience and practical approaches that help security professionals shape strategy, build trust and deliver meaningful impact in their organisations.
Designed for those working at strategic, operational and leadership levels, the conference will explore the key challenges, opportunities and emerging trends shaping the future of the security profession. Through a combination of expert-led presentations, panel discussions, interactive breakout sessions and audience engagement, delegates will gain practical insight alongside broader strategic perspectives.
The programme will feature a diverse range of speakers drawn from across the security landscape, sharing real-world experience, thought leadership and forward-looking ideas. Topics will reflect the evolving nature of risk, governance, leadership and professional practice, ensuring content that is both relevant and impactful.
The full Annual Conference agenda and further speaker announcements will be revealed soon.
New for 2026: Interactive Breakout Sessions
As part of this year’s programme, we are introducing three interactive breakout sessions, giving delegates an opportunity to explore the conference theme of Influential Security from different perspectives and take a more active role in the conversation.
Delegates will have the opportunity to take part in one of three sessions:
Intelligence | Frontline | Early Careers Network
From using intelligence to shape strategic decisions, to recognising the influence of those working on the frontline, and understanding how professionals can build influence regardless of seniority, each session has been designed to encourage participation, discussion and practical learning.
When booking your Annual Conference ticket, you will be asked to select the breakout session you would most like to attend. Session allocations and timings will be confirmed with delegates closer to the conference.
Already booked? There is no need to take any action. Our Events Team will contact existing ticket holders separately to ask for their breakout session preference.
Intelligence: Effective Use of Intelligence to Shape and Influence Decision Makers
Hosted by Joey Hills, Director of Intelligence & Operations, Mitie Security
How can security intelligence move beyond informing decision-makers to actively shaping better decisions?
This interactive whole-group session will explore a number of structured analytical techniques and consider how they can be used to understand how best to use intelligence to influence and shape decision-making.
Joey Hills is Director of Intelligence & Operations at Mitie Security. With 19 years of experience across intelligence disciplines in both the public and private sectors, he has built intelligence capabilities across five continents for multinational clients. Joey is an advocate for intelligence-led decision-making, crisis preparedness, security innovation and thought leadership.
Frontline: Influence Starts on the Frontline
Hosted by Chris Middleton, Director, The Security Institute
Influence isn’t reserved for senior leaders. Every frontline security professional shapes how security is experienced by clients, colleagues and the public.
Hosted by Security Institute Director Chris Middleton, this interactive workshop will explore how frontline officers influence confidence, professionalism and service quality, while considering what prevents them from having an even greater impact.
The session will bring the frontline into the wider conversation around influential security and recognise the important role professionals at every level can play in shaping perceptions, standards and outcomes.
Early Careers Network: The Influence Map Tabletop
Hosted by Raegan Moss MSc MSyI, Senior Security Controller.
What do you do when you know a security control matters, but you don’t hold the budget, don’t have the authority and don’t have a direct line to the person making the decision?
The Influence Map Tabletop will place delegates into a fictional but realistic scenario involving an early-career security professional whose organisation is deprioritising a control they believe is critical.
Working together, delegates will consider who this individual should approach, in what sequence and what evidence they need to build influence. Senior professionals will contribute insight into how decisions are made in practice, while early-career professionals will explore influence as a craft. Each table will conclude by presenting one tactic to the wider group.
Hosted by Raegan Moss MSc MSyI, Senior Security Controller at Mott MacDonald, the session reflects a wider focus on influence through reciprocity — building a culture where senior, mid-career and early-career security professionals actively open doors for one another rather than networking in silos.
More to be announced…
These breakout sessions form just one part of a full day of conference content, with further speakers, presentations, panel discussions and programme details still to be announced.
Alongside the formal programme, delegates will also have valuable opportunities throughout the day to network with peers, industry leaders and fellow Security Institute members, encouraging the exchange of ideas and the strengthening of professional relationships.
Keep an eye out as we reveal more of the Annual Conference 2026 programme in the coming weeks.
Secure your place now and select the breakout session you would most like to attend when booking.
Book now to secure your spot!
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Winter Social - December 2026
2026-12-16 17:00 - 22:00 UTC
Winter Social – Member Networking Event

December 2026
Date TBC

The Winter Social Networking Event will bring members together towards the end of the year for an informal evening of networking and conversation. With food and drinks provided, the event offers a chance to reconnect with peers and strengthen professional relationships in a relaxed environment.
Additional information will be shared closer to the event.
