News Stories
31/08/10 - The Australasian Council of Security Professionals (ACSP) is holding a series of workshops throughout Australia to gain input into the development of a national registry for the security profession.
24/08/10 - In Australia, total security software revenue in 2010 is expected to reach US$274.8 million (A$305 million), an increase of 17.8 percent over 2009.
20/08/10 - Verizon has recently released its 2010 Data Breach Investigations Report, which is based on a first-of-its kind collaboration with the U.S. Secret Service. The report finds that breaches of electronic records last year involved more insider threats, greater use of social engineering and the continued strong involvement of organised criminal groups.
09/08/10 - SNP Security, one of Australia's oldest and most respected security operations, has been recognised for its success as a major business in the Hunter region. The company is the winner of the Business Achievement category at the Hunter Business Awards.
04/08/10 - "Shadows in the Cloud: Investigating Cyber Espionage 2.0" is a joint report by the Information Warfare Monitor and the Shadowserver Foundation which documents the cyber attacks on computer network systems in India, the Offices of the Dalai Lama and the UN, among others.
30/07/10 - Raytheon says it is disappointed by the recent announcement by the UK Home Office to terminate its 750 million pound e-borders contract.
29/07/10 - Attorney-General Robert McClelland launched the government’s new Protective Security Policy Framework at Security in Government 2010 in June. Documents related to the new policy are now available for download.
23/07/10 - The Australasian Council of Security Professionals, with support from the Federal Attorney-General's Department, is planning to develop and implement a National Register for Security Professionals.
12/07/10 - ADT Security has named Alex Kim as Vice President of Strategy for its Asia Pacific region.
12/07/10 - One of Australia's oldest security companies, SNP Security, has purchased a major shareholding in Gated Solutions, a leading Australian provider of perimeter security solutions and traffic control systems.