Winners’ Summaries 2024

Herausragender In-House Sicherheitsmanager/ -Direktor – festangestellt – Outstanding In-House Manager/Director
Oliver C. Fein – ESG
Oliver Fein, in six years, has built a 28-person innovative security department. His open philosophy has been the hallmark while under his leadership ESG achieved the BSI-IT-Grundschutz certification.

Herausragendes Sicherheitsteam – Outstanding Security Team
S&LP Team – Amazon
Amazon’s S&LP team in Germany has implemented an innovative, risk-based security strategy that protects employees, assets, and the brand. This led to a 29% reduction in losses and a 23% increase in sales, enhancing customer and supplier confidence.

Herausragende Initiative für Sicherheitsschulungen – Outstanding Security Training Initiative
VR-Team – Securitas Sicherheitsfachschule
Securitas Security College has created virtual reality scenarios for a wide range of briefings and training courses. These are carried out interactively using VR glasses adding insight and flexibly, without being tied to a time and place.

Herausragendes Neues Sicherheitsprodukt – Outstanding New Product
QbProtect – Blickfeld
This product reliably detects threats from unauthorized access in complex security applications. It features real-time on-device 3D data processing, seamless integration with industry-standard interfaces, and easy installation and configuration.

Herausragende Sicherheitspartnerschaft – Outstanding Security Partnership
U-Bahnwache München (Securitas Deutschland und Stadtwerke München)
Stadtwerke München and Securitas Deutschland protect over 400 million passengers on the Munich underground station annually. A robust contractual structure, specially trained staff, and close collaboration are the hallmarks of a 30 year success story.

Besonderes Lebenswerk – Lifetime Achievement
Holger Köster
Holger Köster founded the Working Group of Security Officers in Lower Saxony (AkSiBeNI) in 2001 and has served as its Chairman since 2008. Through his tireless commitment, he has developed AkSiBeNI into an exemplary association that enhances Germany’s security, fosters cooperation between industry and state, and provides vital training and support for security officers and authorities. His leadership has ensured the continuous professionalisation of the safeguarding of personnel in crisis regions, contributing significantly to the country’s overall security infrastructure.