ASIS UK Newsletter, Spring 2015 The Quarterly Newsletter of the ASIS International . In 2015, ASIS International celebrates its 60th anniversary. Since it was founded in 1955, ASIS International has grown from a small group to a global organization representing 38,000 security practitioners in 139 countries.
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INTERNATIONAL TM Newsletter SUMMER 2015 UNITED KINGDOM CHAPTER 208 Mike Hurst - Chapter Vice Chairman A busy weekend all in all, starting with the ASIS UK Spring Seminar on the Thursday, Dublin on Friday to join the Irish Chapter celebrating their 21st anniversary at Facebook’s European HQ, before heading off to Frankfurt for the main event, the ASIS International 14th European Security Conference & Exhibition. With 500 attendees from 46 countries you would think that it’s easy to get lost in the crowd, but, I think that (probably) the best thing about these conferences is the positive and inclusive spirit amongst the delegates: everyone is pleased to talk and network. Yes, there are great, expert speakers, brilliant networking and social events and exceptional keynote speakers, including the UK’s very own Prof Martin Gill, but that is only part of the picture. After attending meetings of the European Advisory Council (I am a member) and another with the European Chapter leaders, we met up with most of the 60 or so Brits attending, along with some of our international colleagues for a brief soirée before heading off to the Welcome Party – Powered by Nedap. The importance of the event was underlined by the presence of the opening Key Note speaker Dr. Thomas de Maizière, Federal Minister of the Interior of Germany (the equivalent of our Home Secretary, but without the leopard print shoes). The Minister gave a comprehensive overview of the security situation in particular for industry and introduced the economic security architecture in Germany, focussing on areas such as countermeasures against crime and espionage, also in cyberspace. This was followed by a day of educational sessions on topics such as “the future of security technology”, “protecting soft targets from hard-line Terror”, “social media - how does policing respond to mass data in crisis” and “eliminating Syria’s chemical weapons – the security challenges for the OPCW”. My co-UK Vice Chairman, Graham Bassett and I gave a presentation on Personal Branding and Career Development to 60 colleagues.In the evening we all gathered for the President’s Reception, hosted by ASIS President Dave Tyson CPP and sponsored by Tyco Integrated Fire & Security.Day Two was as good as Day One and was closed by Axel Petri, SVP Group Security Governance at Deutsche Telekom AG, Germany, who spoke about the impact of the Snowden revelations on the telecoms industry and need to regain the trust of the consumer. I also got a lot out of attending the sessions of CSO Roundtable Summit which ran alongside the main conference. The ASIS CSO Roundtable is the forum for the most senior security officers in some of the world’s leading organisations. ASIS Europe 2015 ASIS NEWSLETTER OF THE YEAR – WINNER 2013, 2012, 2008 & 2003 – HONOURABLE MENTION 2011, 2006. continued over
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INTERNATIONALTMNewsletter
SUMMER 2015UNITED KINGDOM CHAPTER 208
Mike Hurst - Chapter Vice Chairman
A busy weekend all in all, starting with the ASIS UKSpring Seminar on the Thursday, Dublin on Friday tojoin the Irish Chapter celebrating their 21st anniversaryat Facebook’s European HQ, before heading off toFrankfurt for the main event, the ASIS International14th European Security Conference & Exhibition. With500 attendees from 46 countries you would think thatit’s easy to get lost in the crowd, but, I think that(probably) the best thing about these conferences isthe positive and inclusive spirit amongst the delegates:everyone is pleased to talk and network.
Yes, there are great, expert speakers, brilliantnetworking and social events and exceptional keynotespeakers, including the UK’s very own Prof Martin Gill,but that is only part of the picture. After attendingmeetings of the European Advisory Council (I am amember) and another with the European Chapterleaders, we met up with most of the 60 or so Britsattending, along with some of our internationalcolleagues for a brief soirée before heading off to theWelcome Party – Powered by Nedap. The importanceof the event was underlined by the presence of the
opening Key Note speaker Dr. Thomas de Maizière,Federal Minister of the Interior of Germany (theequivalent of our Home Secretary, but without theleopard print shoes). The Minister gave acomprehensive overview of the security situation inparticular for industry and introduced the economicsecurity architecture in Germany, focussing on areassuch as countermeasures against crime andespionage, also in cyberspace. This was followed by aday of educational sessions on topics such as “thefuture of security technology”, “protecting soft targetsfrom hard-line Terror”, “social media - how does policingrespond to mass data in crisis” and “eliminating Syria’schemical weapons – the security challenges for theOPCW”. My co-UK Vice Chairman, Graham Bassett andI gave a presentation on Personal Branding and CareerDevelopment to 60 colleagues.In the evening we allgathered for the President’s Reception, hosted by ASISPresident Dave Tyson CPP and sponsored by TycoIntegrated Fire & Security.Day Two was as good as DayOne and was closed by Axel Petri, SVP Group SecurityGovernance at Deutsche Telekom AG, Germany, whospoke about the impact of the Snowden revelations onthe telecoms industry and need to regain the trust ofthe consumer. I also got a lot out of attending thesessions of CSO Roundtable Summit which ranalongside the main conference. The ASIS CSORoundtable is the forum for the most senior securityofficers in some of the world’s leading organisations.
ASIS Europe 2015
ASIS NEWSLETTER OF THE YEAR – WINNER 2013, 2012, 2008 & 2003 – HONOURABLE MENTION 2011, 2006.
We have often been privileged to hear from someinspirational speakers at our Chapter meetings, but I can’tremember one that I’ve enjoyed so much as our Marchmeeting when Graham Hodgkinson, CEO of London’s AirAmbulance, gave an excellent account of the organisation’swork.
Countless thousands of lives have been saved and familiesall over London have been positively affected by the workthat this organisation undertakes. It is incredible thereforethat, despite some funding for staff, the vast majority of therunning costs are met by charitable donations.
I’ve had the privilege of working closely with London’s AirAmbulance teams over many years, initially as a Police officerin London and later when I was the Security Manager at theRoyal London Hospital, where they are based. As such I amincredibly proud of our Chapter’s relationship with them andam keen to support them in the coming years.
Even a heart stopping “Go around”, as we were about to landback at Heathrow on our return from Frankfurt, couldn’t spoila magnificent European Conference. The UK Chapter had alarge contingent, many of whom were speaking at the threeday event held at Frankfurt’s Messe Conference Hall. Theopportunity to network with colleagues and fellow ASISmembers from across the globe, was one of the highlightsand the main differentiator between ASIS and any othermembership organisation in the UK.
April saw the first major non London based meeting forChapter members. Chapter Secretary, Dr Peter Speight
organised a fantasticevent at LeedsUniversity on 9thApril, and thanks to awonderful turnout ofmembers and guests,together with tremendous support from our sponsors andexhibitors, we were able to deliver a truly memorablemeeting. Further meetings outside of London are beingplanned; if you have a suggestion for a venue or speakers,please let us know.
Our collaboration with other organisations continues todevelop. At the Spring meeting, I was delighted to co-sign theMemorandum of Understanding between our Chapter andLondon First with Robert Hall, Director of the Security andResilience Network at London First. This will allow a numberof members from each organisation to attend the other’sevents. Such an arrangement already exists between us andTINYg, the international Counter Terrorism organisation andwe are in discussion with other organisations, to see if similararrangements can be put in place for the benefit of ourrespective members.
In closing, I would like to publicly thank my fellow members ofthe leadership team for their support and hard work whilst Ihave been incapacitated. Our Chapter can only operatebecause of the selfless efforts of a small but dedicated teamof volunteers. Thank you all.
Andy
ASIS International VisionBe the recognized leader advancing security worldwide.
ASIS International MissionPromote excellence and leadership in the security management profession.
ASIS International GoalsFulfil the needs of members and the profession.Deliver quality education, information, research, and opportunities for networking.Develop and promote security standards.Promote professionalism, certification, and ethical conduct.Advocate to key audiences for ASIS International and the profession.Strengthen and grow ASIS International.
Chairman’s Notes
So where next? Well we are delighted to announce thatin 2016, the 15th European Conference will be returningto London. Running from April 6th – 8th it will be thebiggest and, dare I say it, the best security education andnetworking event of the year. The Call for Papers isalready out www.asisonline.org/london and we hope tohave a huge number of abstracts to consider when we
meet in October: we had 140 submissions in 2012. Welook forward to working inclusively with friends,colleagues and media partners from across theprofession and from all security organisations to makethe event a huge success, because if we do, the securityprofession and society will be the real winners.
They do say that you never have to asksomeone if they are from Yorkshire, becausethey will tell you anyway.
Well the ASIS UK Enterprise Risk ManagementSeminar, our first trip to God’s own county (at leastrecently) was organised by Chapter Secretary andproud Yorkshireman, Dr Peter Speight CSyP, Directorof Risk Management for Securitas and hosted byLeeds University.
The feedback from the 80 delegates wasunanimously positive and was a testament to thehard work Peter put in to this (as my inbox will show).
Massive thanks to our speakers
Neil Gammon - Head of Physical Security BSKyB, DrKevin Macnish - Teaching Fellow at University ofLeeds and Gail Pinkerton-Field of Securitas.
Equally massive thanks to our sponsors and
exhibitors, without whose support, the event wouldnot have been possible.
Having been a security managerwith responsibility for thedevelopment of my staff, and forthe past seven years deliveringsecurity management training, Ihave often been asked twoquestions. Firstly, ‘How can Ifurther my career?’ The obviousanswer is ‘be good at what you do,demonstrate how you are addingvalue to your organisation andundertake relevant training’.Whilst these factors are alwaysimportant and will justify theremuneration package paid by theemployer, it is the second questionthat requires more carefulconsideration. ‘If I want to, or haveto move on, what should I do tomaximise my chance of impressinga potential employer for a securitymanagement position?’
There is no simple answer to thisquestion, but perhaps we shouldask the question from theperspective of the employer, thus‘what do I want from thiscandidate to give me confidence Iam making the best selection?’ Isuspect that many of us arefamiliar with the three keyquestions that those interviewingcandidates for positions in theirorganisation seek to answer, ‘Canthe candidate do the job?’, ‘willthe candidate do the job? and ‘willthey fit in?’ Having been on bothsides of the table, I am aware thatthe judgements of those makingthe selection are often verysubjective, and sometimes it is thefinal question that determines thecandidate’s chances of success.
However, I would argue that it isthe first question ‘Can thecandidate do the job? thatdeserves more prominence, but inmany cases the employer has tobase their judgement on thecandidate’s CV and previousemployer’s references. Importantas these are, both are fallible. Weknow that the CV is a promotionaltool in which the individual willhave presumably tailored thecontent to best suit the positionfor which they are applying.References can also beproblematic as some are not takenup, and in some cases the refereemay have a variety of motives forendorsing the candidate toanother employer. Hence, theemployer is often forced to make asubjective assessment of thecandidate’s capacity to ‘do thejob’, perhaps based on not muchmore than the fact that theindividual has previous experience
in the sector. In cases where acandidate is coming into theindustry via the police or military,even this is not available so theemployer may be taking a gamblethat the appointment will work out.
I am sure that some employershave a much more rigorousprocess than that I have describedabove and have recruited securitymanagers with excellent trackrecords, but there are manyexamples of individuals who havebeen appointed to such positionsand singularly failed to meet theemployer’s expectations. This isunfortunate for both parties, sincefor the employer it involves thetime and cost of going back to themarket place perhaps to takeanother chance on appointing the‘right’ person, and for thecandidate can be a damaging blowto their career from which it maybe difficult to recover.
So, what can be done to improvethe chances of both for asuccessful appointment?Obviously experience is a majorfactor but, as outlined above,experience alone may not be aguarantee of success. How can theodds be shortened?
Space precludes a debate aboutwhat constitutes ‘professional’security management, or adiscussion about the relevance ofan accepted body of knowledgethat underpins other professionssuch as the law or medicine, whichis absent in security. Perhaps the
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closest we have to this is provided by ASIS as set out inthe Protection of Assets Manual and the product of theirGlobal Security Initiative which has produced crediblesecurity standards and guidelines. ASIS enables suitablyqualified individuals who have studied these materials anddemonstrated their understanding, tested in a challengingexamination, to achieve certification as Certified ProtectionProfessional (CPP®), Physical Security Professional (PSP®)or Professional Certified Investigator (PCI®), and in doingso to have demonstrated ‘mastery of core principles andskills essential to best practice of security management’(ASIS Board Certifications guide). Those of us who haveundertaken any of these certifications will know howdemanding the examination can be, but I would alsosuggest that there is a clear benefit of studying thebreadth of the syllabus itself which broadens one’sknowledge base beyond any particular specialism we mayalready possess, and is therefore valuable for applicationbeyond the individual’s current role.
These benefits are well understood in the United Stateswhere ASIS has been active for more than 60 years, but lesswell appreciated in other parts of the World including here inthe UK. One of the challenges we face here is thatemployers are largely ignorant of the ASIS certifications,although I was interested to learn recently from some Irishcolleagues that companies in the Republic of Ireland,especially those with American connections are now startingto specify the need for a CPP in job advertisements. It maybe some time before the ASIS Board certifications gain thesame credence in the UK as in the US, but I suspect that acandidate who is asked at a job interview ‘I see that youhave a CPP, tell me about that’, may well enhance theirchances of selection, and provide a degree of assurance tothe employer’s dilemma of ‘can they do the job?’
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A new and special feature ofBluetooth Smart is the ability toconfigure this read range allowingthe user to determine if a phoneshould be tapped to a reader inorder to open a door, or if longer-range activation should be used.When this Bluetooth connection iscombined with gesture technology,users can open doors from theselonger distances by twisting theirsmartphone as they approach amobile-enabled reader.
The benefits of mobile access willonly grow as new devices areadded to the product ecosystem.For instance, adding wearables tothe ecosystem will give users thefreedom to leave home withnothing but a smart wristbandcarrying their ID.
Plus, as wearables joinsmartphones and other mobiledevices for access control, we willsee greater momentum behindbiometric authentication models.We’re already seeing the growingadoption of mobile biometrics forpayment applications.
The latest solutions focus less ontechnology and more on the userexperience, taking a key step towardthe long-time goal of killing PINsand passwords by making it easierto know if someone is who he orshe claims to be. As this modelgrows in popularity along with thevalue of the transactions it protects,there will be new pressures toprovide even better security.
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will also drive the move toconverged access control. This willnot only make it easier toaccommodate a combination ofcards, phones, wearables, but alsoenable organisations to combinesecure physical and logical accessas part of their facility and ITaccess strategies.
The ultimate objective goesbeyond supporting multiple formfactors, though. Even morevaluable is the ability to use avariety of devices for multi factorauthentication – to secure accessto the door, to data and to cloud
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Mobile access has opened a newchapter in the creation andmanagement of digital identities.Moving forward, the adoption ofmobile access and new credentialform factors such as wearableswill create new opportunities forinnovative use cases beyondopening doors and convergedphysical and IT security.
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Good News for ISMI®-Prepared CPP and PSP CandidatesSixteen candidates haverecently completedpreparation programmeswith ISMI® for the ASISCPP® and PSP®certifications. A number are still to sit theexamination: ourcongratulations go to thoselisted below who have beensuccessful so far, someachieving unprecedented highscores.
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And good luck to those takingtheir examinations in the nextfew weeks.
Video Surveillance Resolution 4K Ultra HD is revolutionising resolution in video surveillance says Ed Thompson, CTO DVTEL.
Above, A mini-dome and bullet from DVTEL’s Quasar 4K Ultra HD line.
Resolution and clarity in video surveillance has always been a challenge in evidence gathering and investigation analysis. Who hasn’t seen the blurred and choppy images of crime scene getaways on TV shows such as Crimewatch – images that often help the culprits get away with it! Lights, Cameras, No action! Fortunately as with other technologies, camera manufacturers continue to push the boundaries of image clarity to enable catch-up. Some manufacturers have introduced cameras that can deliver as much as 40-megapixel resolution. However, these cameras can only be used in a very limited number of applications at best and, at worst, merely serve as a marketing gimmick. If you’ve been keeping up with the market, you’ve heard about the buzz around 4K Ultra HD cameras. 4K holds realistic potential. Although 10-megapixel cameras, which are essentially the equivalent of 4K cameras in terms of resolution, have been around for years, the devices haven’t exactly generated a lot of excitement or demand from end users. There are several reasons: frame rates and light sensitivity on these cameras are very, very low and the costs of storing high-resolution footage can be high. These factors combine to make the deployment of cameras in the 10-megapixel range and above simply out of reach for most users. The difference with 4K is that a new set of high-quality sensors have been developed to accompany these next generation cameras, enabling the cameras to operate at up to 30 frames per second. This has significantly changed the quality of the image coming into the camera. At the same time, there have been some breakthroughs on the back end with digital signal processors (DSPs), which can handle larger image formats. With the combination of these new sensors and DSPs, manufacturers can now offer 4K at around the same total cost of ownership as 1080p. Four times the evidence detail What does this mean for police and the legal community? Harder evidence and forensic capability, in a nutshell! Users can now have four times the amount of evidentiary detail with minimal impact to storage costs. Those who may have only been able to afford cameras in the 720p to 1080p range can realistically think about using 4K and having much higher quality. What’s more, 4K provides more forensic zoom and delivers greater detail out of an image than previously possible; even with a higher megapixel camera. Even with the high-quality images from high-definition and megapixels, many users still run into a problem of
the image becoming ‘choppy’ or the pixels ‘blocky’ soon after they the digital zoom. With 4K, you can zoom in quite a bit further on an image before it degrades. The finer pixel geometry that comes with 4K resolution also results in enhanced video analytic capabilities as algorithms are positively affected by the improved image quality and could, in some cases, even double detection ranges. While the evidence gathering benefits of 4K resolution are obvious, users still face challenges: primarily network and bandwidth needs, and storage demands. The workstation processing for many applications also will have to expand substantially in many cases. However, many of these hurdles can be addressed without the need for extra infrastructure. For ex- ample, a 4K camera running at 30fps could operate at 4Mbps, which is no higher than a 1080p camera. In that case, storage would be virtually unaffected and there would be relatively little impact to a workstation because the decompression rate is about the same, depending on the camera and how it is optimised. Another factor often discussed is the need for a 4K monitor to view the live feed in 4K resolution. Prices of 4K monitors have fallen dramatically in recent months. Value vs Cost of evidence Although 4K is still in its early adoption stages, there are enough clear advantages to using 4K to seriously consider the technology now. Those looking to move should consider a package. Complete systems incorporate closely integrated video management software, adaptive streaming, streamlined deployment with plug-and-play, and ease of use through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Indeed, users in a variety of markets have only begun to make the transition to IP-based products, let alone high-definition and megapixel. Adoption relies heavily on manufacturers and channel partners educating the market about what users can hope to achieve. For some, 4K may just be another offering among many, but others will look to make it their preferred solution. It really comes down to the value versus the cost of the evidence. The value tends to increase with resolution and, typically, the cost of the evidence rose faster than the resolution, which kept demand for high-resolution in check. Because costs associated with migrating to 4K are minimal, demand for this image quality will surge. ■
London First and ASISInternational UK Chapter areproud to announce that theyhave signed a Memorandumof Understanding. The agreement was signed atthe ASIS UK Spring Seminar onMarch 26th by the London FirstDirector of Security &Resilience, Robert Hall MBCIMSyI and ASIS UK ChairmanAndy Williams CPP FSyI. Both organisations have beenworking together informally forsome time but they hope andexpect that the MoU will be thestart of a long-term andmeaningful relationship with aview to: Developing greater co-operation and synergiesbetween the Parties in order topromote mutual objectives insecurity and resilience. Allowing members of therespective Parties to partake inone another’s events so as tomaximise effectiveness insubject areas and minimiseduplication of effort.Enhancing both Parties’reputation, exposure in themarket and business interests.Announcing the agreementAndy Williams said "I amdelighted to have signed thisMOU with London First onbehalf of ASIS UK. I believethat it will prove to be ofsignificant benefit to themembers of bothorganisations.
Robert commented that he was“delighted with the associationwhich demonstrated that twostrong, independentorganisations can worktogether for the benefit of theirrespective memberships inadvancing the collectivesecurity of organisations basedin London.”London First will be supportingThe European Conference inLondon in 2016.
London’s Deputy Mayorwelcomes the return of theEuropean Conference toLondonSir Edward Lister, DeputyMayor of London, said: “We aredelighted that ASISInternational has chosenLondon as the destination ofits 2016 European meeting.We look forward to welcomingback this world-class event forsecurity professionals.” Ed Lister spent a long career inthe security sector and was anASIS Member for many years.Congratulations to Dave Clark CPP PSP andRowena Fell CPP on theiradmission to the ASIS CSORoundtable, and ASISMembership group open to the
most senior security executivesat the world’s largestorganisations. Garry Evansonappointed asSecurityInstituteChairmanCongratulationsto GarryEvanson CSyPwho wasappointed asthe newChairman of the SecurityInstitute, taking over fromEsoteric Ltd MD Emma ShawCSyP.Talking of The SecurityInstitute, the outgoingChairman, Emma Shaw CSyP ofEsoteric received a certificationon appreciation from ChapterChairman Andy Williams CPP.
ASIS International – UK ChapterSummer Seminar – June 25thHosted by BAT, Globe House, Temple Place, London (Temple tube)Contact [email protected] for booking details
14:00 Registration, Coffee, Networking
Speakers Dr Kieran MittonKings College London, Department of War Studies
Professor Tim GrantDirector, Centre for Forensic Linguistics, AstonUniversity
ACC Peter DaviesLincolnshire Police
18:00 Drinks, nibbles and networking on the roof terraceenjoying the summer sunshine and the unique viewsalong the Thames
As shown by the globallyrecognised IHS report, IPsurveillance cameras willoutsell Analogue cameras forthe first time since IP cameraswere introduced back in1996. However there are stilloperational requirements thatdictate the need for an IPcamera to comply with theoriginal Rotakin standards*and provide an image as apercentage of screen height, a
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Lenel to showcaseIntegrated Solutionsat IFSEC 2015Lenel Systems International, aprovider of integrated accessand video solutions, willpresent Prism, its open Internetprotocol (IP) videomanagement solution (VMS), atthe upcoming International Fireand Security Exhibition andConference (IFSEC).
Lenel Systems International, a providerof integrated access and videosolutions, will present Prism, its openInternet protocol (IP) videomanagement solution (VMS), at theupcoming International Fire andSecurity Exhibition and Conference
(IFSEC). Prism is basedon an advanced, intuitiveand operator-friendly userinterface and featuresOnGuard compatibility.Lenel is a part of UTCBuilding & IndustrialSystems, a unit of UnitedTechnologies Corp.(NYSE: UTX). Offered inthree configurations(standard, professionaland enterprise), andavailable as a stand-alone VMS orintegrated with OnGuard, Prism isscalable, flexible and reliable to meetevolving video surveillance needs.Prism fits in an enterprise videoplatform by offering customers a singleuser-friendly VMS for small to largeinstallations, whether they are usingLenel network video recorders orUltraView recording engines.
"By combining OnGuard and Prismindustry-leading products with morethan 100 open access alliancepartners (OAAP), close to 100 OAAP-certified products and supporting morethan 300 third-party cameras,customers can tailor the Lenel solutionaccording to their specific securitydemands," said James Wheeler,Regional Director, Lenel UK andIreland.
Do employers treat travellers equallywhen it comes to Duty of Care?
David Rolfe CPPToday’s global market place has led toan explosion of international businesstravel that we all take for granted.What is surprising however, out of the57m trips taken abroad last year byUK nationals, over 51% was bywomen
(Source FCO).
The advent of internet and socialmedia has seen a number of female-only travel networking sites, for bothbusiness and leisure, promotingsecure and safe ways for women totravel, allowing them to share thatinformation for the benefit of others.These sites do a great job; providingrelevant information for a trip in aspecific country or personalexperiences, and encourage safepractices.
However, what's lacking is anunderstanding by corporate businessof the different security issues thatface their female travellers. This lackof understanding is leading to little, orno, specific advice being given on howto mitigate the risks they may face.
A recent survey conducted by theEuropean Interagency Security Forum(EISF) concluded that women aremore likely to suffer specific threatssuch as harassment, gender-basedviolence, sexual harassment, verbalthreats and theft/burglary,
A number of questions companiesshould consider include:
Do women in our organisation travelon business?
Are they equipped to avoid a potentialsafety risk when travelling?
Do we provide them with theknowledge to avoid these risks?
It is widely acknowledged that agender diverse workforce leads togreater organisational success, whilecompanies that rely on strategies anddecisions implemented solely by menare at a commercial disadvantage.
Absence caused by travel related
stress and anxiety, due to incidentssuffered by women whilst on businesstravel abroad, can present significantcosts to an organisation, both ineconomic and moral terms.
Senior management now needs toconsider the quality of duty of careprovided to their employees whenworking and travelling abroad. Theymay need to look at a more genderspecific practice of risk management,one that accepts differences andaddresses them within their riskmanagement process.
Does the current practice of single all-inclusive risk management acrossgenders really provide the mitigationrequired under legislation? Does itmeet your company's corporate/socialresponsibility?
Is it feasible that generic travel risktraining can really provide the qualityof training required?
We believe that the answer is No.
Generic travel risk training does notcover some important and specificareas that relate to women. A recentsurvey of businesswomen travellersdiscovered that less than 5% hadfemale-specific advice from the riskmanagers.
Cultural issues are a prime example offemale-specific advice that should beincluded in the pre-planning of anytrip. The differences between menand women in a large number ofcountries are at the heart of theirculture and are generally driven byreligious beliefs.
Western women normally enjoy amore liberal existence, and naivety isno defence against contravention ofthese cultural rules.
Some examples of these local culturalissues are:
A woman runs the risk of being de-robed for wearing trousers in Malawi
A woman initiating a handshake ormaking eye contact could seen as
flirtatious in the Arabian Gulf
A female reporting a sexual assault inthe UAE can risk being charged withunlawful sex
Innocent mistakes by a femaletraveller can quite easily cause greatoffence!
Not only can these mistakes lead toproblems with the authorities, such asarrest and detention, publichumiliation, physical or sexual assault,but can also have a detrimental effecton the business represented, with asubsequent loss of income andreputation.
Risk Managers, responsible forbusiness travel and the duty of care ofemployees, need to consider whetherthey are fulfilling their remitsufficiently. Even in this age ofequality, women clearly have a higherrisk profile than their malecounterparts when traveling onbusiness to certain destinations andtherefore should be provided theappropriate specific advice.
The problem often occurs whenorganisations are reticent to providegender or LGBT-based travel advicefor fear of crossing the discriminatoryline, being perceived as patronising, orbecause of a lack of experience whendiscussing issues of a sensitive naturewith the opposite sex.
Businesses can no longer turn a blindeye. The potential risks to theirreputation, internally with their ownstaff and externally to the market andthe general public, if best advice isnot provided, will have a greaterimpact than the financialcompensation dispensed to thevictim.
David Rolfe CPPDirectorSecurity & RiskFortuneWest Limitedwww.fwsecurityrisk.co.uk
