EDITOR’S WELCOME
Developing your career with the support of the security community...
CONTENTS
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5-6 7-8 Contents & Editor’s welcome
There’s more than one way to start a career in security
The future of security may be shaped by technology, but it is defined by people
Navigating your early security career: deciding what matters
9-10 Beyond CCTV: How technology is bringing new opportunities in security
11-12 Recognising the talent you already employ
13-14 Skill development and
specialisation: Building the future of professional security
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Security Screening, AI & Training Developing your security career
ACT Awareness: essential training for today’s security professionals
What I learnt from being the only woman in the room
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22 23 24 Finding your place in security
Safety in silence: Building a career in Hospitality & Event Security
Professional development and training across the security sector
Martyn’s Law update – preparing for commencement
Mapping pathways to professional growth
25-26 Access Control has become Information Technology
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Company Profile: Fisher Security Consulting
Promotion with purpose: building the leaders of tomorrow
29-30 Chartered Security Professional status: Why it matters more than ever
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Our Safer City: Autumn update
Mental Health: Why security staff need more than a chatbot
33-34 CoLCPA Directory
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© CITY SECURITY MAGAZINE – AUTUMN 2026
Most security professionals are eager to help peers succeed by offering guidance, connections, and encouragement.
Alongside this, there is a collective drive to raise professional standards and offer clear career pathways. That shared commitment was evident when we invited contributions for our Autumn careers edition. Our authors have delivered valuable insights on how to progress:
• Investing continuously in training, mentoring, and professional development, with advice for early career starters through to those working towards Chartered Security Professional (CSyP) status
• Embracing IT awareness as physical security systems converge with technology, offering significant opportunities to future-proof your career
• Harnessing the power of professional curiosity, networking, and industry initiatives to build visibility and confidence
• Preparing for key regulatory milestones, particularly the upcoming commencement of Martyn’s Law and the training that underpins it
• Opening pathways for women, highlighting the distinct strengths and advantages diverse teams bring
• Building long-term careers within the night-time economy and event security, where frontline de-escalation and communication skills provide a strong foundation for operational leadership and consultancy.
Above all, our contributors agree that while artificial intelligence and technology are changing the operational landscape, people remain the critical factor in security. Technology delivers its full value only when combined with human judgement, empathy, and integrity.
Whether you are planning your next promotion, refining your CV and LinkedIn profile, or considering additional qualifications, we hope this edition has something for you.
Andrea Berkoff Editor
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ne of the greatest strengths of the security sector is its strong sense of community. At its heart, security is about protecting people and property, and that approach extends to supporting one another.
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