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If you are having problems reading this newsletter, read it online or on your mobile device Add info4security.ubm-info.com to your list of safe senders Dear Colleague, The Communications Data Bill has just been published by the Government, but it’s worrying to note so many companies are still failing to heed security breach warnings – and that hackers dominate the headlines. Thankfully, the Information Commissioner’s new guide will assist SMEs in their security endeavours. Maintaining the political theme, the Home Office is talking loud about targeting criminality. So, too, is the Labour Party, with a pledge from leader Ed Miliband about his candidates for Police and Crime Commissioner roles. Interesting to learn that ‘smarter policing’ is also a focus for European law enforcement chiefs just now. Celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee were quite spectacular and, it must be said, characterised by some top class security. We’re now well into event season, of course, and it’s encouraging to see the UKCMA building on its membership. Speaking of events... The 2012 Olympic Games begin in a few weeks’ time and all eyes will be on the guarding companies involved. It’s the first anniversary of MiTec, the superb Technology Centre run by MITIE Group plc’s Total Security Management business. Read Info4Security’s exclusive on-site report from Northern Ireland (and watch the video interviews). Closing date for entries to this year’s Security Excellence Awards is Friday 6 July. There’s a new category aimed at security recruitment consultancies. You need to be in it to win it, so let us know about your company’s triumphs and business achievements. Across the wider security business sector, there’s a new management structure at the NSI, the Association of Security Consultants is set to unveil the winners of the 2012 Imbert Prize, ASIS Europe has issued a Call for Papers for next year’s European Security Conference and the BSIA is heavily focused on improving data security disposal regimes in schools. At UBM Live, we’re all delighted about the fantastic feedback you’ve given us on IFSEC International 2012. We’re equally delighted for The Inkerman Group’s CEO Gerald Moor, who has now begun his term of office as Master of The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals. On the careers front, in the year of 100 in 100 Part 2 it’s perhaps not surprising that there’s much interest around an independent review of apprenticeships being undertaken by former Dragons’ Den star Doug Richard. Watch this space! Until next time Brian Sims Media Solutions Manager UBM Live Security and Fire Portfolio Top Stories I4S video: MiTec – one year on at MITIE’s Technology Centre Following last year’s official opening of MiTec, Brian Sims makes a return visit to Lurgan with Bob Forsyth - md of MITIE’s Total Security Management business - for an overview of post-launch developments Communications Data Bill published by coalition Government"Vital" new powers to help catch criminals, save lives and protect children have been outlined by the coalition Government in its Communications Data Bill Labour’s Police Commissioners to “stand up for local communities”Opposition leader Ed Miliband has unveiled Labour's completed candidacy listing for this coming November's Police and Crime Commissioner elections Guarding companies vow to protect staff during Olympic GamesMembers of the BSIA's Security Guarding Section have vowed to protect their employees from the increased Health and Safety risks brought about by longer working hours during the Olympics Riot compensation scheme “not fit for purpose” states ABIThe Association of British Insurers has called for an overhaul in the law that provides for compensation to be paid to the victims of riots The Security Analyst: a good reason to be jubilantJamie Wilson looks back on the Diamond Jubilee weekend in London and IFSEC International 2012 at the NEC in the context of a new concept: the Safe City Security recruiters: take part in the 2012 SEAs!Brian Sims details a new category for this year's Security Excellence Awards... the Security Recruitment Consultancy of the Year ASIS Europe 2013: Call for PapersASIS International has opened its Call for Presentations for the 2013 European Security Conference and Exhibition, which takes place in Gothenburg from 14-16 April Senior management restructure unveiled by NSIThe National Security Inspectorate has decided on a restructuring of its top level management team at the company's headquarters in Maidenhead, Berkshire Impressive statistics confirm huge success for IFSEC International 2012The industry-wide feeling that IFSEC International 2012 was one of the show's best ever editions is supported by statistics issued by event organiser UBM Live

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