Finbarr Solutions launches free face-to-face video consultation service

Finbarr Solutions, the global security and risk management consultancy, has announced the launch of free face-to-face video consultations with Ciaran Barry CSyP, the company’s managing director and a certified member of the Register of Chartered Security Professionals. The service is available to any organisation that would benefit from expert independent advice regarding their security requirements and systems, staffing levels and/or security posture. 

The Register of Chartered Security Professionals was established under a Royal Charter issued to The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals here in the UK and launched back in 2011. It’s widely recognised as the ‘Gold Standard’ of competence in the private security industry. Barry was admitted to the Register in 2019.

Commenting on the news of this new service, Barry stated: “January is often an ideal time to assess security provision for the year ahead, whether the focus is on reviewing the performance and ongoing suitability of existing systems, preparing tenders for new services and solutions or assessing skills and training requirements.”

The 30-minute free consultations can also be guided by a specific issue or topic such as handling sensitive workplace investigations, legal requirements for employees working from home or dealing with cyber crime. Barry cites specific guidance that every organisation can benefit from, in terms of preparedness and agility, to face the uncertainty of the year ahead.

“Last year,” he observed, “many business continuity and crisis management plans were conceived and initiated on the fly. It’s important to frequently take stock of what’s working, what needs to improve and how to go about making the right decisions. Many smaller organisations struggle as they don’t have either easy or affordable access to expertise. It’s for this very reason that Finbarr Solutions is launching these free consultations.”

Ciaran Barry CSyP

Security management knowledge

In addition to being a Chartered Security Professional, Barry holds a diploma in Security Management (with distinction), a BA Honours degree in Business Studies and also the ASIS Certified Protection Professional qualification.

In days gone by, he spent a decade serving in the British Army and eight years with the Hertfordshire Constabulary as a detective.

*To book a free 30-minute consultation simply click on the following link https://finbarrsolutions.youcanbook.me and pick a convenient time slot or otherwise visit www.finbarrsolutions.com and go to ‘Book a consultation’ in the drop-down menu

Finbarr Solutions was created out of a desire to modernise and simplify the security and risk management services sector. Specialising in corporate risk management, the company views its role as being a business enabler and a trusted advisor. Its services are a mechanism designed to assist organisations to protect themselves and their people, function efficiently and effectively and assist them to grow and develop within today’s global and complex world.

Open source intelligence

Finbarr Solutions supports organisations globally within the majority of industry sectors. Its open source intelligence and threat reporting empowers clients to enter new markets, make informed decisions and, ultimately, achieve their strategic aims.

By understanding and mitigating risk, its small and specialised team of security professionals, investigators and intelligence analysts is able to add value throughout an organisation. From identifying new markets, selecting trustworthy and like-minded global partners and identifying key community leaders right through to conducting due diligence, investigating competitor or supplier claims or internal misconduct, the team at Finbarr Solutions is on hand to support, advise and protect its clients, enabling businesses to make the right decisions at the right times.

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PerpetuityARC Training associate Paul Barker made life member of ASIS International and life CPP

PerpetuityARC Training, which is part of the Linx International Group, has announced that associate trainer Paul Barker has been made a life member of ASIS International and a life CPP. The accolade acknowledges Barker’s significant contribution to the international success of ASIS International’s Certified Protection Professional qualification.

In 1993, Barker became the third security professional in the UK to be awarded the CPP qualification. Two years later, he was instrumental in expanding the course in the UK by enabling the examination to be taken outside of the US for the first time.

As an ASIS training officer, Barker delivered two courses per year, and in just three years CPP numbers in the UK rose to 94. This resulted in Barker being presented with the inaugural Mervyn David Award by the UK Chapter of ASIS International.

Today, ASIS International is the world’s largest association of security management professionals. PerpetuityARC Training is proud to be a long-standing ASIS education partner. The company recently revealed that 98% of security professionals choosing its courses to train for their ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) and CPP qualifications in 2018 passed their examinations at the first attempt.

Paul Barker (left) receives his recognition certificate from David Clark CPP PSP PCI (chairman of ASIS UK)

Explaining the reasons for PerpetuityARC Training’s success, Barker said: “The courses are very well developed and expertly delivered in a manner that enables learners to retain the volumes of data and apply it to the examination. The material is extremely comprehensive and ties-in perfectly with the recommended reading for the exam.”

Ciaran Barry, director of Group operations at the Linx International Group, stated: “Paul’s contribution to the training continues to be exemplary and we’re proud to have him as an important part of the PerpetuityARC Training team. He continues a long tradition of teaching security professionals to the highest standards, helping them attain meaningful qualifications that advance their careers.”

In addition to the ASIS training programmes, Barker also delivers the IQ Level 4 course ‘Managing Security Risks in the Oil and Gas Sector’. This programme is designed for professionals in the extraction, energy, exploration and production industries. Barker’s background in strategic security management at one of the world’s largest oil companies stands him in good stead as the Linx International Group’s subject matter expert in this particular field.