http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/ Latest news from ASM (Australian Security Magazine) Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:46:41 +1000 en-AU All content is copyright 2012 ASM http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/security-managers-handbook-2011-edition-released-451.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/security-managers-handbook-2011-edition-released-451.html The 2011 edition of ASM's Security Industry Directory, rebranded as the Security Managers Handbook, has been released. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:32:15 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/release-of-aspi-policy-analysis-on-cyber-security-450.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/release-of-aspi-policy-analysis-on-cyber-security-450.html The Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) recently released a policy analysis on cyber security. Judy Hinz, Online Editor Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:35:09 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/tyco-%28adt%29-completes-signature-acqusition-449.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/tyco-%28adt%29-completes-signature-acqusition-449.html Tyco International Ltd has completed its AU$171 million acquisition of Signature Security from Oceania Capital Partners Limited. Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:26:30 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/top-ranking-for-morphos-fingerprint-recognition-algorithms-448.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/top-ranking-for-morphos-fingerprint-recognition-algorithms-448.html Morpho (Safran group) has announced that its fingerprint recognition algorithms have been ranked number one in the two most recent National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) MINEX II (Match-on-Card) and Ongoing MINEX evaluations. Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:18:16 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/cyber-security-summit-attorney-general-to-deliver-keynote-447.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/cyber-security-summit-attorney-general-to-deliver-keynote-447.html Attorney-General Robert McClelland has confirmed that he will present the keynote speech at the inaugural Cyber Security Summit to be held in Canberra 25-27 July 2011. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:42:43 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/new-resource-to-help-improve-business-resilience-446.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/new-resource-to-help-improve-business-resilience-446.html Attorney-General Robert McClelland has launched a new publication to help businesses prepare for and recover from natural disasters and other hazards. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:32:16 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/cyber-attack-emcs-open-letter-to-rsa-customers-445.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/cyber-attack-emcs-open-letter-to-rsa-customers-445.html It was an embarrassing admission to have to make but EMC Executive Chairman Arthur W Coviello, Jr did exactly that last week when he wrote an open letter to RSA's customers regarding a cyber attack which extracted information from its SecurID two-factor authentication products. Judy Hinz, Online Editor Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:17:07 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/postman-wins-uks-top-cyber-challenge-honour-444.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/postman-wins-uks-top-cyber-challenge-honour-444.html Dan Summers, a postman from the English midlands city of Wakefield, has beaten thousands of competitors, and finally, twenty-five other candidates in the final Masterclass series to win the 2010/11 Cyber Security Challenge in the UK. Judy Hinz, Online Editor Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:30:18 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/attorney-generals-address-to-senior-executive-course-at-national-security-college-canberra-443.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/attorney-generals-address-to-senior-executive-course-at-national-security-college-canberra-443.html Attorney-General Robert McClelland addressed Senior Executive Development Course members at the National Security College at a dinner held on 10 March 2011. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:26:31 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/can-the-asia-pacific-aviation-community-deliver-smart-solutions-to-secure-our-skies-442.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/can-the-asia-pacific-aviation-community-deliver-smart-solutions-to-secure-our-skies-442.html Join the discussions at the 6th annual Asia Pacific AVSEC 2011 on 29 & 30 March 2011 in Canberra. Read the detailed agenda here. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:21:08 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/jason-brown-awarded-australian-security-medal-441.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/jason-brown-awarded-australian-security-medal-441.html Jason Brown, National Security Director for Thales in Australia and SRVP Group 20, has been awarded the Australian Security Medal for his contribution to the industry and the wider community throughout his career. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:16:39 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/ots-to-test-new-imaging-software-for-body-scanning-440.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/ots-to-test-new-imaging-software-for-body-scanning-440.html Office of Transport Security (OTS) executive director Paul Retter has told a Senate Estimates hearing that his office is preparing to test new imaging software to take the embarrassment out of airport body scanners. Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:17:25 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/national-security-cooperation-legislation-passed-439.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/national-security-cooperation-legislation-passed-439.html Attorney-General Robert McClelland has welcomed the passage through Parliament of legislation to enhance cooperation, assistance and information sharing between Australia's security, intelligence and law enforcement agencies. Judy Hinz, Online Editor Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:33:09 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/international-cybercrime-convention-australias-view-438.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/international-cybercrime-convention-australias-view-438.html Authorities will better positioned to prevent, detect and prosecute cyber crime offences if Australia accedes to the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime, according to a key report tabled in the Senate 1 March 2011. Judy Hinz, Online Editor Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:18:31 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/tsa-certifies-morpho-detections-checked-bag-explosives-detection-solution-437.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/tsa-certifies-morpho-detections-checked-bag-explosives-detection-solution-437.html Morpho Detection, Inc., part of Morpho, Safran group's security business, has announced its CTX 9800 DSi™ explosives detection system (EDS) has been certified by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in a high-speed configuration that processes in excess of 40 percent more bags than its fastest previously-certified system. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:01:32 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/tyco-international-to-acquire-signature-security-436.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/tyco-international-to-acquire-signature-security-436.html Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE: TYC) and Oceania Capital Partners Limited (ASX: OCP) have announced an agreement for Tyco to acquire OCP's Signature Security Group for $171 million. By Judy Hinz, Online Editor Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:38:41 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/international-code-of-conduct-private-security-service-providers-435.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/international-code-of-conduct-private-security-service-providers-435.html In June of 2009 at a conference in Nyon, Switzerland, industry representatives committed to pursuing an international code of conduct built on the success of the 'Montreux Document'. The result is an International Code of Conduct which already has a significant number of signatories. By Judy Hinz, Online Editor Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:46:48 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/uk-defence-companies-target-cyber-security-work-434.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/uk-defence-companies-target-cyber-security-work-434.html According to a report in 'The Financial Times', the call by British Foreign Secretary William Hague for an international agreement to set rules that will protect countries from 'the darker side of cyberspace' underlined the speed with which cyber security is climbing up the political agenda. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:42:47 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/hague-calls-for-urgent-international-agreement-on-cyber-security-standards-433.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/hague-calls-for-urgent-international-agreement-on-cyber-security-standards-433.html British Foreign Secretary William Hague, in an address to the Munich Security Conference on 4 February 2011, has indicated Britain's willingness to play its part in responding to cyber security challenges. By Judy Hinz, Online Editor Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:13:41 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/industrial-espionage-a-billion-dollar-plus-industry-432.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/industrial-espionage-a-billion-dollar-plus-industry-432.html The London-based 'Financial Times' recently published an extensive article on the extent of industrial espionage and its impact on commercial companies. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:55:24 +1000