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ELCAS Funding for Military Personnel 21 December 2021 - If you are a member of the Armed Forces, we can assist with support and funding. Our learning advisors can walk you through the process...
Employee Safety And How Training Can Be Vital 25 October 2021 - Safety and security have become important words over the last ten to fifteen years. For every organisation, it is now vital to ensure the safety...
Why Increasing Situational Awareness for Staff is Important 2 August 2021 - Every organisation should be encouraging the development of situational awareness for staff. The benefit of increased situational awareness is significant enough to better protect the...
Dealing with conflict at work: Information for managers 14 June 2021 - Unfortunately, in this modern world, conflict is becoming more and more common. It’s everywhere: from our personal lives to our workplaces. With the rise in...
The Story Behind ASTA Security Academy 11 June 2021 - We thought we would take some time to highlight the history of ASTA, where it all began and what has been achieved since 2003. As...
5 Strategies to Improve Productivity within the Security Workforce 1 June 2021 - In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, we must develop strategies to increase productivity whilst responding to daily challenges. Staying productive and learning new skills can...
The Importance of Intelligence Analysis in Modern Security 21 May 2021 - Intelligence analysis is a vital tool of modern security and many people may be unaware of the key role it plays. The aim of intelligence...
How Crime Prevention Training can Increase Security Knowledge 28 April 2021 - The aim of crime prevention training is not just to make you aware of the authority involved in preventing crime. Crime prevention training aims to...
An Overview of Security products used in Crime Prevention 21 April 2021 - Security products have been used for crime prevention purposes for decades. The use of security products is not just limited to trained personnel – many...
New Security Academy Launched in South Wales 13 April 2021 - Our new security academy has been launched in South Wales and is located just outside Cardiff. The new venue offers state of the art facilities...
12 Cybersecurity Threats for all businesses to be aware of 26 March 2021 - Here are some of the main cybersecurity threats that affect businesses in 2021. During the ongoing Pandemic, cybercrime has been rising exponentially. Businesses of all...
10 Benefits of Using Video to Support Corporate Learning 18 March 2021 - In an age where online, blended or video-based learning is becoming increasingly popular, employers are now looking to modern ways of learning that not only...
Behaviour detection in crowds: advice for security professionals 26 February 2021 - Behaviour detection in crowds as a security professional means strategically monitoring and planning for potential eventualities. At organised events, specialist security personal attend to ensure...
Retail Loss Prevention Strategies for your Business 12 February 2021 - Shoplifting is a crime that costs millions each year. Retailers and paying consumers end up paying the price when prices are inevitably increased to recover...
Planning a Career in Security? How to set your Career Goals 26 January 2021 - Setting career goals is important for all professional career paths. If you’re considering starting a new career in the security industry, that’s great news as...
Most Important Skills for Security Professionals in 2021 12 January 2021 - The most important skills for security professionals this year: The security industry consists of various job roles that require a range of specialist and soft...
How important is cybersecurity for small and medium businesses? 8 January 2021 - Cybersecurity for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) is a growing concern for business owners and the wider security industry. According to the National Cyber...
The Role of Threat Analysis in Crime Prevention 16 December 2020 - What is Threat Analysis? Threat analysis, also called threat and vulnerability analysis is the process of identifying, examining and mitigating potential security threats to your...
Explore and Learn about the Dark Web in a Safe Environment 23 November 2020 - So you want to learn about the dark web? Unless you’ve been living under a rock on a remote island for the last 10 years,...
How to Start a New Career in the Security Industry 13 November 2020 - If you’re interested in starting a new career in the security industry, you’re in the right place! Security jobs are in high demand right now...