ISEC 2013 was run at City West on 10th/11th April 2013, with many companies exhibiting their services. An exhibition stand was jointly utilised by the Security Institute and Peninsula Business Services. This demonstrated the strength of the relationship that exists between the two organisations and the benefits they offer to their client bases.
The strength of this relationship has been forged through joint seminars within the security sector and dissemination of vital information to the Institute Corporate members.
The exhibition stand was only the beginning of our joint involvement in the ISEC EXPO 2013. Two days of seminars gained both organisations, Irish and international exposure, through local attendees and live internet streaming of the presentations to a worldwide audience.
The first day’s seminars were opened by Joe Leahy, President of The Security Institute, who welcomed the attendees. The main focus of the seminars began with the final report on the EU KOMSI Project which was presented by Larry Quinn, Director of Academic Research with the Security Institute. Tony Kerins from Peninsula Business Services discussed employee duty of care especially as it related to physical and psychological hazards. Presentations on areas impacting on the guarding sector and standards were delivered by Declan Garrett and Luke Maples, who are Directors of the Security Institute.
John Kelly from NERA (National Employment Rights Authority) spoke about the reasons why NERA intervene in employment matters. Alan O’Grady from the Data Protection Commission presented on data protection and its consequence on business. The first day’s seminars were completed by Geraldine Larkin, CEO of the Private Security Authority who updated the attendees on new licensing guidelines and regulations.
As normal, the second day’s seminars were primarily related to the technology sector. Contributors discussed intelligent monitoring, SMS alerts, standards that govern/differentiate business, machine-to-machine technology, retail loss control, IP video management systems, fire safety core competency and TC 79’s development of a standard for interoperability.
John Byrne, the Security Institute CEO developed a lively debate amongst the delegates with his overview of the nature, challenges and viability of future training requirements in the technology sector and the options available for acquiring qualifications.
The two days ended with a view to reconvening at ISEC 2015. In these economically challenging times there is always uncertainty in such foresight. But as we look forward there is one positive aspect, the close working bonds between the Security Institute and Peninsula Business Services will continue to grow and expand.
