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We are a professional institute committed to building an international community of nuclear security professionals who are demonstrably competent and willing to work together to strengthen the security of nuclear and other radioactive materials.

19/10/2026

Radioactive sources remain critical to many applications across medicine, industry, agriculture and research. However, their use comes with increasing responsibilities around security, lifecycle management and regulatory compliance.

As technology continues to evolve, alternative non-isotopic solutions are becoming more capable, accessible and cost-effective. In many applications, organisations are evaluating or adopting these technologies to enhance security, streamline operations and address long-term cost considerations.

Our latest special report explores:

✅ Current alternatives for commonly used radioactive source applications
✅ Practical implementation considerations
✅ Real-world case studies and market developments

The transition is not one-size-fits-all, but understanding the available options is becoming increasingly important for decision makers across multiple sectors.

Now available in the Knowledge Centre: https://www.wins.org/document/a-practical-guide-to-secure-and-efficient-alternatives-to-radioactive-sources/

14/10/2026

Have you registered for the Cyber Nuclear Forum's Autumn meeting yet?

Taking place 2-5 November in Turku, Finland, the event will include a technical visit to a nuclear facility and sessions on:

- Threat landscape: Cyber threat developments with an extra twist from Finland’s geopolitical location
- Managing regulatory expectation: Complying to new legislation in response to threat of state sponsored sabotage
- National perspective: The Finnish nuclear industry and its approach to cybersecurity
- Advanced technologies for cybersecurity: Mobile devices, connectivity and AI in OT environments
- Exercising cybersecurity arrangements: Finnish cyber range facilities and Finnish cyber reserve construction

Learn more and secure your spot: https://cybernuclearforum.org/event/cnf-autumn-2026-meeting/

13/10/2026

As innovation accelerates across medicine, industry, and research, many organisations are exploring alternatives to traditional radioactive source applications. The question is no longer just what technologies are available? It is also how to navigate the transition successfully.

Our Practical Guide to Secure and Efficient Alternatives to Radioactive Sources is designed to take you through the process.

Drawing on recent case studies, market developments, and real-world user experiences, we examine the current landscape of alternative technologies and their potential benefits across some of the most widely used radioactive source applications.

Importantly, the guide goes beyond technology comparisons. It provides practical guidance throughout the evaluation and transition process, including:

✅ Understanding the opportunities and limitations of available alternatives
✅ Assessing costs, implementation requirements, and operational impacts
✅ Learning from organisations that have already made the transition
✅ Navigating regulatory, organisational, and economic considerations
✅ Evaluating whether alternatives can deliver equivalent or improved clinical, scientific, or operational outcomes

The goal is to equip end users with the information needed to make informed decisions, assess available options with confidence, and understand the steps involved in transitioning some or all applications to alternative technologies.

Whether you are at the early exploration stage or actively planning a transition, a structured, evidence-based approach can help ensure successful outcomes while meeting performance, compliance, and business requirements.

https://www.wins.org/document/a-practical-guide-to-secure-and-efficient-alternatives-to-radioactive-sources/

12/10/2026

The radiation processing industry has an outstanding safety and security record. Maintaining that record requires continuous learning, collaboration and vigilance.

This December, WINS and the Irradiation Association (iia) will bring together the gamma irradiation community to exchange lessons learned, discuss emerging security challenges, and explore practical solutions for protecting high-activity cobalt-60 sources.

Join fellow practitioners to discuss real-world approaches to:
✅ Security by design
✅ Physical protection
✅ Cybersecurity integration
✅ Threat assessment
✅ Response arrangements

📍 Vienna, Austria
📅 9-10 December 2026

More information and registration: https://www.wins.org/event/7940/security-of-radioactive-sources-used-in-gamma-irradiators-and-at-facilities-that-store%2C-handle-and-distribute-cobalt-60-sources

25/09/2026

How can organisations be confident that their nuclear security systems, people and processes will perform when it matters most?

Security exercise programmes provide the evidence needed to make informed decisions across four critical areas:

➡️ Risk: identifying vulnerabilities and residual risks that routine assessments may miss
➡️ Investment: verifying that security systems deliver the protection they were designed to provide
➡️ Regulation: demonstrating compliance while going beyond a box-ticking approach
➡️ Culture: reinforcing security as a core organisational priority

Our new BPG on Security Exercise Programmes offers practical, practitioner-focused advice for designing, conducting, evaluating and making improvements based on security exercises at nuclear facilities. Grounded in international good practice, it provides a flexible framework that organisations can adapt to their own operational and regulatory environments.

📖 Download the full guide: https://www.wins.org/document/security-exercise-programmes-for-nuclear-facilities/

23/09/2026

How can the gamma irradiation industry maintain effective security in an evolving threat environment?

Join WINS in Vienna on 9-10 December 2026 for a workshop focused on the security of radioactive sources used in gamma irradiators and facilities that store, handle, and distribute cobalt-60 sources. Participants will explore operational experience, good practices, and emerging approaches to strengthening security across the full lifecycle of Co-60 sources.

Topics include physical protection, security by design, cybersecurity integration, threat assessment, response arrangements, and security during source reloading and maintenance activities.

Register now: https://www.wins.org/event/7940/security-of-radioactive-sources-used-in-gamma-irradiators-and-at-facilities-that-store%2C-handle-and-distribute-cobalt-60-sources

21/09/2026

What makes radioactive source security resilient during a crisis?

The answer goes beyond physical protection. It includes:
✔ Strong legal and regulatory frameworks
✔ Effective communication and coordination
✔ Skilled and prepared personnel
✔ Reliable radioactive source inventory management

Our Special Report examines how these fundamental measures can help organisations maintain security, adapt to changing conditions, and recover rapidly when armed conflict or other major disruptions occur.

📥 Download now: https://www.wins.org/document/resilient-radioactive-source-security-during-armed-conflict/

15/09/2026

WINS is delighted to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Atomic Energy Council (AEC) of Uganda to establish cooperation in support of nuclear security capacity development and knowledge exchange.

WINS and AEC will work together to strengthen nuclear security knowledge, competencies and professional networks in Uganda and across the region. The agreement provides a framework for collaboration in several key areas of mutual interest, including professional development, advancing gender equality and addressing emerging security challenges.

Read more: https://www.wins.org/wins-and-atomic-energy-council-of-uganda-cement-new-partnership/

10/09/2026

As global security challenges become increasingly complex, organisations responsible for radioactive sources are asking an important question: How resilient are their security systems when faced with severe disruption?

Our Special Report on Resilient Radioactive Source Security during Armed Conflict explores the impact of armed conflict on the people, processes, and systems that underpin radioactive source security, and provides practical strategies to strengthen preparedness, response, and recovery through resilience.

A resilient radioactive source security system is one that has the capacity, through legal, technical, and physical measures, to prepare for, withstand, recover from, and adapt to events that threaten the security of radioactive materials. Whether facing armed conflict, natural disasters, or other major disruptions, resilience helps ensure that radioactive sources remain under protection and control, and that essential security functions can continue or be restored quickly.

Learn how resilience-based approaches can help strengthen security and preparedness in the face of severe disruption: https://www.wins.org/document/resilient-radioactive-source-security-during-armed-conflict/

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