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IAPSC
The inaugural U.S. Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) were held on the 14th of September 2016 during Foundation night at ASIS international's 62nd Annual Seminar. Security professionals from across the US came together to discover the winners of the OSPAs and celebrate the outstanding work being carried out by the US security industry. A panel of highly respected judges, including IAPSC's Rob Shellow and Richard Grassie, made awards in nine categories, which were announced by some of the industries brightest stars. IAPSC is proud to announce that member David Aggleton (pictured above, center) received the award for "Outstanding Security Consultant." Also pictured above are IAPSC President Harold Gillens (left) and IAPSC member and OSPA finalist Pete Van Beek.
Professor Martin Gill, the founder of the OSPAs said: "Our finalists and winners are true representatives of outstanding practice in the security industry. The security industry needs to celebrate these achievements and show the world the valuable work that is done, and the OSPAs — building on success in other countries — is emerging as a high profile part of that process."
View all of the winners here.
IAPSC
Thank you to Program Chair Frank Pisciotta and presenters Alan Brockbank, Al Zajic, Harold Gillens, and Dave Aggleton for executing another excellent presentation of the IAPSC Successful Security Consulting seminar on Sunday, Sept. 11 in Orlando, Florida. Following the session, the attendees flowed into the IAPSC Networking Reception to join other IAPSC members and colleagues to continue their conversations and enjoy some refreshments.
The next IAPSC Successful Security Consulting seminar will be held at ISC East on November 16 in New York. Learn more and register now.
IAPSC
IAPSC members are invited to submit presentation proposals for the Annual Conference on May 7-8, 2017 in Austin, TX. The IAPSC Conference is known for its high quality content that helps security consultants broaden their scope of knowledge and gain techniques to build their business. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your expertise and share your knowledge, as well as to refine your formal presentation skills in front of a technically advanced audience that shares your interest. Submit a presentation proposal now.
IAPSC
These monthly member meetings facilitate member relationship-building across areas of specialty and interest. They provide new opportunities for IAPSC members discuss current topics, best practices and guidelines, challenges members are experiencing, and trends in the industry. It's easy and FREE to participate in these upcoming teleconferences from your computer or your phone.
We hope to connect with you at an upcoming Interest Group session:
September 16 @ 9 a.m. PDT — Security Design and Engineering
October 21 @ 9 a.m. PDT — Cybersecurity
November @ 9 a.m. PDT — Forensics and Security Management
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