GISF x ICoCA Survey: Contracting Private Security Providers
GISF, in collaboration with ICoCA, is now building on their Private Security Providers module, featured in their Security to Go guide, to create an…
15 Jul 2021 News
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Private Security Providers
Contracting Private Security Providers – a double-edged sword
Private security: a growing industry During the last decade, we have seen a rise in the number and significance of private security providers (PSPs). Present…
7 Jul 2021 Blog
Contracting Private Security Providers
Contracting Private Security Providers is the latest module added to GISF Security to go: a risk management toolkit for humanitarian aid agencies. This new module provides easy to follow guidance on how to contract private security providers (PSPs), including how to select…
30 Sep 2020 Resource
GISF Blog Series on Training Launched
In the run-up to our Spring members' forum, a new GISF blog series will explore the topic of training.
16 Jan 2020 News
Simulated Learning: intuition in hostile environments
In this blog, the first of a new series on training, Ebe Brons explores the role of intuition in hostile environments and how to 'learn' it effectively.
16 Jan 2020 Blog
How Sexual Misconduct Threatens the Security Industry
This article by Julie Anne Friend (2018) explores the under-discussed phenomenon of sexual misconduct in the security industry. The author discusses personal experiences and the experiences of others, and suggests specific ways in which the security sector can work together…
23 Jul 2019 Resource
Webinar: Preventing and Addressing SEA in Private Security Operations
A new webinar from the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers' Association, featuring GISF's Director Lisa Reilly, is now available to view online.
23 May 2019 News
Preventing and Addressing SEA in Private Security Operations
GISF’s Executive Director Lisa Reilly joined the panel in Geneva on 14 May 2019, to discuss the topic Preventing and Addressing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Private Security Operations. During the webinar, Lisa shared some of the lessons the NGO sector…
14 May 2019 Resource
Umbrella App Offers Free Security Advice
A secure, encrypted app released by the team at Security First allows users to access open-source, up-to-date security information in one place.
9 May 2019 News
Duty of Care: delusions and solutions
A new blog from by the Centre for Safety and Development explores Duty of Care and introduces the new Duty of Care Matrix by Coalition of Care.
3 May 2019 News