Security Buyer is delighted to welcome Yolanda Hamblen–BISO, IFPO and ASIS International Podcast Host, as a judge for the upcoming Security Buyer Awards 2025, taking place on 1 May 2025. The awards celebrate innovation, leadership and achievement across the global security industry, recognising the individuals and organisations driving progress in the sector.
Yolanda brings over 16 years of expertise in information and physical security, leading cybersecurity operations, education, awareness programmes, and emergency response teams. Her background includes governance, compliance, risk assessment, fraud investigations, business continuity, resilience training and cybersecurity programme management. She served seven years as a Police Constable and Detective, hosts the highly ranked Security Circle Podcast for IFPO, and sits on the Advisory Board of IFPO UK as well as the ASIS International Information Security Steering Committee. She is also a passionate advocate for mental health and an LGBTQ+ ally.
“I am thrilled to be able to support Security Buyers Awards 2025. I am committed to encouraging more diversity in award nominations, highlighting excellence in our industry and working together to promote all that is good in security.”
We extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors and partners for their invaluable support of the Security Buyer Awards 2025. The awards are proudly sponsored by HID Integrated Control Technology, Zenitel, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions and Rhombus, whose contributions help drive recognition of excellence across the security sector. We are equally grateful to our partners IFPO UK, IFPO Global, IPSA, ONVIF, Skills for Security UK and the Security Commonwealth, whose collaboration ensures the awards continue to represent the highest standards of innovation, professionalism and industry achievement.
