http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/ Latest news from ASM (Australian Security Magazine) Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:18:25 +1000 en-AU All content is copyright 2010 ASM http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/security-professionals-workshop-brisbane-7-september-2010-402.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/security-professionals-workshop-brisbane-7-september-2010-402.html 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. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:18:31 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/security-software-revenue-to-grow-17.8%25-in-australia-gartner-401.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/security-software-revenue-to-grow-17.8%25-in-australia-gartner-401.html 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. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:30:57 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/verizon-collaborates-with-us-secret-service-in-data-breach-invesigations-400.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/verizon-collaborates-with-us-secret-service-in-data-breach-invesigations-400.html 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. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:17:14 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/snp-security-wins-hunter-business-award-399.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/snp-security-wins-hunter-business-award-399.html 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. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:40:26 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/cyber-espionage-report-documents-security-failures-398.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/cyber-espionage-report-documents-security-failures-398.html "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. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:56:13 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/raytheon-expresses-disappointment-at-uk-e-borders-decision-397.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/raytheon-expresses-disappointment-at-uk-e-borders-decision-397.html Raytheon says it is disappointed by the recent announcement by the UK Home Office to terminate its 750 million pound e-borders contract. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:39:22 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/protective-security-policy-frameworkdocuments-available-for-download-396.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/protective-security-policy-frameworkdocuments-available-for-download-396.html 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. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:25:08 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/security-professionals-register-workshop-date-announced-395.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/security-professionals-register-workshop-date-announced-395.html 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. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:59:42 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/adt-security-appoints-alex-kim-as-vice-president-of-strategy-for-asia-pacific-394.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/adt-security-appoints-alex-kim-as-vice-president-of-strategy-for-asia-pacific-394.html ADT Security has named Alex Kim as Vice President of Strategy for its Asia Pacific region. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:37:53 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/snp-security-acquires-gate-specialist-393.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/snp-security-acquires-gate-specialist-393.html 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. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:34:19 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/thales-launches-nexium-392.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/thales-launches-nexium-392.html Thales has launchds Nexium, the first comprehensive resilient network solution addressing the emergence of new threats Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:08:37 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/e-security-for-government-safeguarding-australias-critical-infrastructure-391.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/e-security-for-government-safeguarding-australias-critical-infrastructure-391.html IQPC's e-Security for Government Conference to be held 21-22 September in Sydney will focus this year on safeguarding Australia's critical infrastructure in the information age. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:54:09 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/adt-keeps-customers-informed-390.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/adt-keeps-customers-informed-390.html The Wire is ADT's commercial customer newsletter designed to keep clients informed and up to date. Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:00:00 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/morpho-chosen-to-modernize-malaysia%92s-id-document-system-389.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/morpho-chosen-to-modernize-malaysia%92s-id-document-system-389.html Morpho (Safran group) has signed a contract with the Malaysian National Registration Department to supply its brand-new Morpho Civis™ identity management system. Sun, 27 Jun 2010 15:54:41 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/hid-completes-security-upgrade-at-mcg-388.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/hid-completes-security-upgrade-at-mcg-388.html HID has recently completed a project at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia's most iconic sporting venue, to upgrade existing surveillance and access control systems. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:50:54 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/bae-upgrades-parliament-house-cctv-387.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/bae-upgrades-parliament-house-cctv-387.html BAE Systems is enhancing the security at Parliament House in Canberra through replacement of the CCTV management system. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:00:15 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/new-us-fraud-report-points-to-global-problem-386.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/new-us-fraud-report-points-to-global-problem-386.html The US-based Association of Certified Fraud Examiners has released its latest report titled 'Report to the Nations on Occupational Fraud and Abuse' into the growing problem of occupational fraud. For the first time, the report includes an analysis of fraud cases from 100 countries worldwide. Sun, 06 Jun 2010 13:58:51 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/sagem-sandeacute%3Bcuritandeacute%3B-renamed-morpho-385.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/sagem-sandeacute%3Bcuritandeacute%3B-renamed-morpho-385.html Sagem Sécurité (Safran group) has changed its name to "Morpho". This new name reflects the company's dynamic performance and objective of consolidating all security businesses within the Safran group under a single name. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:44:35 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/adt-achieves-scec-type-1-certification-384.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/adt-achieves-scec-type-1-certification-384.html ADT Security has recently achieved national SCEC Type 1 certification for alarm installation and off-site monitoring, providing more choice for government agencies and security advisers to the high security sector. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:30:47 +1000 http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/chris-flaherty-becomes-fellow-of-security-institute-383.html http://www.securitymanagement.com.au/news/chris-flaherty-becomes-fellow-of-security-institute-383.html Dr Chris Flaherty has become a Fellow of the Security Institute of the United Kingdom. In order to be granted membership, applicants have to either undergo a rigorous validation process which reviews relevant work experience, training and qualifications or complete a period of study and academic qualification in a security-related subject. Wed, 26 May 2010 16:39:43 +1000