Magenta Security Services News

Magenta Security Services marked its 30th anniversary in style last night at the Security & Fire Excellence Awards, where the company was named Security & Fire Sustainability Champion for the third year running. The Security & Fire Awards for Excellence are recognized across the sector as a benchmark for outstanding performance, innovation and best practice in both security and fire. The Sustainability Champion category honors organizations that demonstrate leadership in environment...

Magenta Security Services is pleased to announce that Managing Director - Abbey Petkar has been selected as a candidate for the S12, a new leadership group for the security sector. Abbey’s record in environmental stewardship, ESG performance, and community investment makes him a strong fit for the role and its focus on responsible industry leadership. Voting for the S12 opened at 10 am on Tuesday 23 September 2025 and is available through the dedicated microsite at website. Only ACS-appro...

Magenta Security Services, one of the UK’s pioneer security firms, has achieved an exceptional score of 87.5% in its most recent SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) audit - placing the company firmly within the top 5% of security companies nationwide. With only the top 10% of security firms scoring above 75%, Magenta’s remarkable result reflects the company’s consistent dedication to quality, compliance, and operational excellence across every area of its business. Exceeding...

Magenta Security Services, a pioneer in high-quality security solutions and sustainability in the industry, is proud to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Over the past three decades, Magenta has set the benchmark for exceptional security services, environmental responsibility, and ethical business practices, solidifying its position as a pioneer in the sector. Founded in 1995, Magenta Security was built on the principles of professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to corporate social responsi...

Threat Evolution, an advanced cybersecurity training and consulting platform, has officially achieved Cyber Essentials certification, reinforcing its commitment to helping businesses strengthen their digital security. Part of the Magenta Security Services family of businesses, which is a pioneer in sustainable security solutions, Threat Evolution provides cutting-edge cybersecurity training and consulting services designed to mitigate cyber risks. Common entry point for cyber threats Threat E...

Magenta Security Services has once more demonstrated its leadership in sustainability, securing the coveted "Security or Fire Sustainability Champion" award at the prestigious Security and Fire Excellence Awards 2024 for the second consecutive year. The awards ceremony, a hallmark of excellence in the security and fire sectors, celebrates organizations that set benchmarks in innovation, performance, and commitment to sustainability. Magenta Security’s pioneering sustainability initiatives...

Magenta Security Services has launched a program to provide mental health and general well-being support to staff. As a long-standing champion of ethical behavior, human rights, and social responsibility, Magenta takes mental health seriously. Free services Partnering with a care and metal heath consultancy, an employee assistance solutions provider, the security firm is offering an array of free services to staff members. These include one-to-one counseling sessions and practical advice ses...

The Small Business Network (SBN), a cornerstone in the security industry for the past 14 years, has appointed Abbey Petkar, the Managing Director of Magenta Security Services, as its new Executive Chairman, a change from his previous role of Press Officer. This strategic appointment marks a significant milestone in SBN's mission to foster professionalism, support staff, improve working conditions, enhance sustainability, and drive numerous other positive changes within the security sector. Lon...

The Security & Fire Excellence Awards took center stage on 4th December 2023 at the iconic JW Marriott Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London, UK, with over 1000 people in attendance representing the UK private security sector.   Marking its 24th year, these well-respected Awards celebrate the very best people, projects, and processes the security and fire sectors have to offer.  New categories A significant number of NSI-approved companies from across the UK emerged as both winners...

Magenta Security, a pioneering provider of environmentally friendly security solutions, proudly announces its ongoing commitment to sustainability with the successful verification of its carbon-neutral status for the period from 25 May 2022 to 24 May 2023. The company has maintained its dedication to minimizing its environmental impact, achieving a market-based carbon footprint of 0.00 tCO2e during this assessment period. Green future commitment  Having exceeded its original goal of beco...

Magenta Security Services is proud to announce its continued partnership with the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, underscoring its unwavering dedication to providing quality security solutions while making a positive impact on the community. 2023 marks another year of collaboration, highlighting Magenta's commitment to the hospital's mission and showcasing its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts. Donating profits Throughout the past year, Magenta Security has not only provided...

Magenta Security MD Abbey Petkar met with SIA Chief Executive Ian Todd and Tony Holyland (SIA Head of Quality & Standards) at Magenta HQ last month to discuss concerns about the lack of business licenses in the security industry. They also considered other topics focused on making the security industry more professional and more robust in the face of unscrupulous players in the market. This included how the ACS could be made more available to 80% of the industry, which represents approximate...

Magenta Security Services believes it is vital that the industry engage with the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to develop the next generation of licensing qualifications. This follows the launch of a month-long consultation by the SIA which began on the 26th September. The consultation hopes to re-establish a suitable framework and potential new content for the licensing qualifications of the future. The SIA has invited the private security industry to share its views, deeming it ‘ess...

Following a parliamentary review, the SIA has recommended a systematic and transformational approach to its regulations - a result supported by the Small Business Network (SBN), which is a security industry body made up of leading private security firms. SIA Licensing After long advocating for industry-wide, mandatory SIA licensing as well as an overhaul of the current Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS), the SBN is delighted to see progress on both fronts. They vehemently believe buyers of secur...