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New full and affiliate members Pierre Burger, Philip Prestage, Colin Przystupa, Roger Noakes, John Fleming and James Wheeler were presented with their membership certificates by Roy Sutherland, Chairman, at the recent Association of Security Consultants (ASC) quarterly Business Club Seminar held recently in St. James's, London.

Special Rate for ASC Members to attend British Bankers' Association Security Conference 20th April 2010

08/04/10

British Bankers' Association

7th Annual Security Conference

Tuesday 20 April BBA, Pinners Hall, Old Broad Street, London EC2N 1EX

Quote 'ASC Security10' to register at BBA member rate:

Member Price £351.33 including VAT
(Non-Members Price £468.83 including VAT)

How can you protect your organisation, staff and assets from the threat of physical attacks?

ATM attacks, bank robberies and terrorism are just three of the major, physical security risks currently threatening the stability of UK banks. There were 748 physical attacks against ATMs in 2009, the highest on record, representing an increase of 17.6% compared to 2008. Firms should now be looking for new counter-measures and deterrents to make their systems attack-proof.

The BBA's 7th Annual Security Conference will explore the critical physical security issues that may leave an institution vulnerable. Through case studies of real incidents in financial institutions over the past year, the event will allow you to identify the people, places and things that represent direct threats or opportunities to compromise your institution's security. Confirmed speakers include representatives from HSBC, Banca Popolare di Milano, Metropolitan Police, G4S, Camerawatch and Tesco.

Visit: www.bba.org.uk/security, email conferences@bba.org.uk or call 020 7216 8816 for more information.

Left to right: Laurie Doust (ASC Secretary), Keith Carey (Salto Systems), Ramesh Gurdev (Salto Systems), Roy Sutherland (ASC Chairman)

Left to right: Simon Lambert (ASC Member), Roy Sutherland (ASC Chairman), Kevin Quinn (Acting ASC Secretary).

Roy also welcomed back Laurie Doust, ASC Secretary, from his most recent journey and said that "if Laurie goes on any more cruises, we'll have to club together and buy him a boat!".

Salto Systems sponsored the event, with Keith Carey giving an introduction to the company. Keith then handed over the meeting to Ramesh Gurdev, whose presentation included available access control technologies and how to increase access security. Ramesh concluded by giving a fascinating insight into the future of access of control, including trends and solutions.

Robert Powell of Integrated Payment Solutions provided information about Smart Cards and how the applications can be integrated. He also gave details about campus and company wide solutions. Robert concluded with his thoughts about facts and fictions of the Mifare world which were of great interest to the capacity audience.

An insight into the role and charitable aims of the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals (WCoSP) was given by Andrew Knights, Treasurer of the WCoSP.

Simon Lambert (ASC Member) gave an excellent and light hearted insight into the problems that can be faced when deciding what digital video recording systems to buy and install. His candid thoughts were well received by the audience.

Roy Sutherland brought the formal proceedings to a close by thanking all those who had provided the interesting presentations and to Salto Systems for sponsoring the event.

Roy reminded everyone that the next Business Club Seminar will be held on 9^th September 2010. He also mentioned that CONSEC, the ASC's annual international conference and exhibition, will be held on Thursday, 4 November 2010, at the RAF Museum at Hendon. He indicated that another exciting programme is being finalised for this year and that there are only a few spaces left for exhibitors.

Everyone then adjourned to the bar and to partake of a vast and delicious buffet luncheon, and to take the opportunity to chat with old friends and make new ones.

The ASC organises a number of prominent events during the year, which are of importance to both ASC members and others who are interested in security issues and technical innovations.

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