Educate, Elevate, Evolve
The BSIA is the voice of the professional security industry, supporting and encouraging excellence; educating the marketplace on the value of quality and professional security; and creating an environment in which to flourish.
The 3E's Strategy
The purpose of the BSIA Three E Strategy—Educate, Elevate, Evolve—is to guide the British Security Industry Association’s mission to be the recognised voice of the professional security industry. This strategy is designed to support members, influence the wider industry, and shape the future of professional security in the UK.
Educate
- Promote professional security solutions to government, adjacent industries, specifiers, and the public
- Provide members insight on standards and thought leadership
- Deliver scalable insights via BSIA Regional Events and Digital Media
- Articulate industry guidance and publications
Elevate
- Celebrate industry successes to wider verticals
- Differentiate professional security solutions
- Celebrate successes through the British Security Awards
- Demonstrate members' competency in cybersecurity via the CySPAG scheme
Evolve
- Evolve guidance and support best practice in leading areas such as AI and Biometric.
- Support equality and continue to raise skill sets and professionalism across the security industry.
- Demonstrate competency in cyber security via the CySPAG scheme.
- Support equality and continue to raise skill sets and professionalism across the security industry.

The 3E’s strategy is embedded across departmental objectives, marketing plans, and member engagement initiatives, ensuring alignment with the association’s mission to support excellence and innovation in a rapidly evolving UK and global security landscape.