Association of Security Consultants (ASC)

#EidMubarak to all those celebrating across the #ASC community. To our members, partners, and colleagues across our global network, we hope this is a time of connection, reflection, and happiness with those closest to you. Wishing you a happy and peaceful Eid.

We are really proud to share it. Want to see more? Check out our new website - ascuk.org.

This new digital environment has been built with clarity and accessibility in mind. Every section has been refined to better showcase the expertise within our community and the work of the Association.

Say hello to our new website! Over the years, the Association has continued to grow, with more members joining, more conversations happening across the profession and a stronger community forming around the work we do.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of #LeeDoddridge as the new #ViceChair of the ASC. Bringing experience across business, government and consultancy, Lee steps in as ASC Vice Chair to support ASC’s continued development. Congratulations, Lee!

Join us in congratulating #SimonCrane as he takes on the role of the Association’s new #Chair. As former #InternationalDevelopmentDirector, he strengthened ASC’s global engagement. Now, we look forward to his leadership as the ASC continues its next phase of development.

As Gary takes on the COO responsibilities, he will step down as the ASC Chair, and the #Board will begin the process of appointing a new Chair to continue guiding the #Association forward. Congratulations, Gary!

Gary has played a central role in shaping the ASC during his tenure as #Chair, championing the interests of members and supporting the development of the independent #security consulting profession. 👇

The ASC recently introduced the role of Chief Operating Officer to strengthen its operational capability. Following a highly competitive & independent selection process, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Thomas as the ASC’s first Chief Operating Officer. 👇

Across the industry, #women are advising organisations, shaping #standards, and helping keep people, places, and businesses safer. As a #community of #securityconsultants, the #ASC values the expertise and contributions of women across the sector. Happy International Women’s Day!

The #ASC is proud to #sponsor the #SecurityConsultancyOfTheYear category at the Fire & Security Matters Awards, hosted by #FireSafetyMatters and #SecurityMatters. If your #organisation has delivered exceptional, now is the time to put it forward - lnkd.in/es2kvMDc

The February edition of The Sentinel is out now. Read the latest edition to explore how the ASC community is driving excellence, supporting future talent, and strengthening trust across the UK security landscape- mcusercontent.com/572c6290acb948…

Three weeks to go until #SecurityAndPolicing 2026. If you’re operating across security, policing or resilience, this is one of those events that genuinely puts you in the right room. Exhibiting or attending, secure your position in the conversations - lnkd.in/eXxPwRPZ!

Yesterday at the ASC Winter Seminar 2026, the ASC formalised its partnership with The UK Security Commonwealth at the British Library. Together, we’re strengthening #SecurityStandards, encouraging #CollectiveLeadership, and supporting resilient #UKSecurity sector.

At the #ASCWinterSeminar 2026, #DawnDines spoke about #StampOutSpiking, an initiative dedicated to raising #awareness of #drinkspiking and its #impact. Learn more about the campaign and how to support it at lnkd.in/dSvwcfNa.

As the #ASCWinterSeminar comes to a close, we reflect on a day that challenged how technology and risk intersect and what real strategic resilience requires. Thank you to our #speakers, #members and #guests for the thoughtful discussion. Stay tuned for more from the #ASC.

#GaryFletcher's session, "Trusted Communication Always - From #Risk to #Reassurance in Real Time," Gary is showing how smart #communication solutions are transforming campus-wide safety, with practical insights from Brunel University of London. Stay tuned for more updates!

Happening now at the #ASCWinterSeminar! #JamesMortlock's session is sparking thoughtful #conversation and giving attendees actionable #takeaways to strengthen both #strategy and #operations. More updates to follow as the day unfolds!

Live from the #ASCWinterSeminar! #GaryDean, Founder & Director at #Audiebant, is on stage, sharing his hands-on experience navigating #technologicalchange while keeping organisations #resilient. Stay tuned for more #highlights and #reflections from today’s conversations!