Resources for security operators
Plain explanations of the terms and the tools involved in running a UK security company.
UK security industry glossary16 terms defined, from SIA licence and BS 7858 to check calls and TUPE, with links to the official sources.Explained
What each kind of software does
Each page opens with a plain definition, then shows how it works.
- Security guard scheduling and rota software
- SIA licence and compliance tracking software
- Lone worker check call software for security companies
- Patrol checkpoint software for security officers
- Time and attendance software for security guards
- Security payroll, timesheet and invoicing software
- Security incident reporting software
- Guard portal: the mobile app for security officers
By kind of work
How different security companies use it
- Software for manned guarding companies
- Software for mobile patrol and key holding companies
- Software for event security companies
- Software for retail and corporate security providers
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