Category: Features

Standards Australia published Handbook HB 188:2021 ‘Physical Protective Security Controls for Buildings’ is a worthwhile guide to discuss with your security consultant.   The intention of the Handbook is the…

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…

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…

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…

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)….

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,…

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…

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…

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)…

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…

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…

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…