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The Holiday Season and Security Risks

We traditionally provide a holiday season security commentary. The holiday season is different in security risk terms than the rest of the year. As well, every holiday season has a…

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Is your security system placing your business at risk?

Our experience shows that the majority of security systems fail when independently, and forensically audited.  Many of these systems will fail during a criminal attack.  Criminals often know the security system deficiencies…

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How Could This Happen? An Alarming Question

This is a typical question that we are asked by insurance companies and law firms when we are engaged to provide independent expert reports regarding claims, often involving alleged duty…

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Australian Standard AS 4421:2023 ‘Guards and Patrols Services’

The Australian Standard for ‘Guards and Patrol Services’ AS4421: 2023 has replaced AS/NZS 4421:2011. The governance and operating environment for guards and patrol services changed significantly over the life of…

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NZSA’s Security Services in New Zealand: Good Practice Guidelines

The New Zealand Security Association (NZSA) partnered with WorkSafe New Zealand and other NZ organisations to develop the NZSA’s ‘Security Services in New Zealand: Good Practice Guidelines’ (published April 2023)….

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UK Government releases new National Risk Register

The UK Government 2023 edition of their National Risk Register (NRR) is available. The NRR is designed for a broad range of risk and resilience practitioners and sectors including business,…

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Gun Crimes in the USA: Travellers and Expats require survival training

Gun crimes are regular incidents in the US. Mass shootings and gun ownership are on the rise. At the time of writing this blog (May 2023), there have been more…

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Festive Season Security: A Note of Urgency

The annual festive season is fast approaching. From a security perspective, this time of year is traditionally like no other. However, this year’s festive season feels different as it comes…

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National Cyber Security Exercise Series: transport and logistics sector – May to August 2023

The transport and logistics sector is critical to Australia’s economic prosperity and security, with many other infrastructure sectors reliant on the services it delivers. The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)…

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UK’s ‘Public Realm Design Guide Hostile Mitigation’

The UK’s Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) has recently published their 3rd edition of the ‘Public Realm Design Guide for Hostile Vehicle Mitigation’.  We recommend this guide…

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Report of the Public Inquiry into the Attack on Manchester Arena

Protective security practitioners should refresh themselves of the Manchester Arena Inquiry Report, Volume One.  This Volume addresses the security arrangements at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester (UK) associated with…

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Safety and Security: The need for Information and Communication

When a natural or human sourced threat occurs, it is essential that people in emergency decision-making roles have reliable and relevant information available to enable effective situational awareness. This group…