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Is BS7858 the same as SIA?

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  • Ramya Sehmi

No. BS7858 is a vetting standard; an SIA (Security Industry Authority) licence is a regulatory requirement to work in licensable security roles. Many SIA-regulated roles also require BS 7858 screening, but the two are separate processes. 

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