SECURITY SOLUTIONS MAGAZINE

Upcoming Events

Online Fraud & E-Crime
Forum 2009
23rd – 25th June 2009
Radisson Plaza Hotel, Sydney
www.iir.com.au/onlinefraud
IIR’s Online Fraud & E-Crime Forum will
bring together representatives from
domestic and international organizations,
the banking sector, law enforcement
bodies, and public sector institutions
to discuss today’s biggest issues in
the online fraud environment. Join us
and ensure you and your organization
are properly prepared to respond to
the threats of online fraud and e-crime.

For more information, contact 02 9080 4090
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Intelligence 2009
Australian Institute
of Professional Intelligence Officers
28th – 30th July 2009
Hotel Realm, Barton, Canberra
www.aipio.asn.au

Intelligence 2009 is the 18th AIPIO Annual
Conference and Exhibition. The conference
theme is ‘Collective Intelligence’.
The conference features plenary sessions
interspersed with streams of speakers
discussing emerging practice issues,
coupled with interactive training activities,
an intelligence career fair, poster sessions
featuring current research into
intelligence-related topics, updates on AIPIO
future activities, as well as valuable
networking opportunities.

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Safeguarding Australia 2009
The 8th Homeland Security
Conferenceand Exposition
5th – 6th August 2009
Canberra Lakeside Hotel
www.safeguardingaustralia
summit.org.au

For registration and other general information,
please email admin@homelandsecurity.org.au
or for information about sponsorship or exhibitions,
please email keanne.stephenson@homeland
securitygroup.com.au

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Resilience Practitioners and Researchers Forum
6 August 2009
Canberra Lakeside Hotel
www.safeguardingaustralia
summit.org.au

For registration and other general information,
please email admin@homelandsecurity.org.au.

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Security and Safety Professionals
Forum
6 August 2009
Canberra Lakeside Hotel
www.safeguardingaustralia
summit.org.au

For registration and other general information,
please email admin@homelandsecurity.org.au.

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Retail Expo and National Retail
Forum 2009
2009 Retail Expo Australasia
11th – 13th August 2009
2009 National Retail Forum
11th – 12th August 2009
Melbourne Convention and
Exhibition Centre
retail@divexhibitions.com.au

It is the 10th year for Retail Expo and National
Retail Forum, Australia’s largest events for
retailers. This event will bring together every
segment of the retail sector under the one
roof with a particular focus towards new
technology solutions.

With an expected 250 exhibitors to the Expo
plus over 300 delegates to the forum the events
are a must for retailers serious about their
business.

For more information, contact Peter O’Flynn on
03 9261 4558

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Security 2009
24th – 26th August 2009
Halls 2 and 3, Sydney Convention
and Exhibition Centre, Darling
Harbour
www.asial.com.au/Security2009

Security 2009 is the event that brings the
industry’s key decision makers, leaders, suppliers
and customers together to do business.

Check out the diverse range of products on show,
including:
• Access Control
• Alarms
• Barrier Protection
• Biometrics
• CCTV
• Computer & Communication Security
• Criticial Infrastructure
• Data Security
• Detection & Control Devices
• Fencing/Perimeter Security
• Fire Protection
• Home Automation
• ID Systems/Supplies
• IP Technology
• IT Security
• Locks/Hardware
• Monitoring Equipment Systems
• Industry Publications
• Information Technology
• Safes/Record Protection
• Smart Cards
• System Integrators
• Telecommunications
• Total Security Solutions Providers
• Training & Education
• Video Intercoms
• Wireless Applications
• X-Ray Equipment/Technology

For more information, visit the abovementioned
website or contact conference manager, Anne
Kaiser on
03 9261 4584 or email
akaiser@divexhibitions.com.au.

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Fraud Risk & Control Conference
24th – 26th August 2009
The Grace Hotel, Sydney
www.tonkincorporation.com

The threat of fraud risk will only escalate
whilst the economy is deflated. Prepare to
meet the range of existing and potential
fraud risks by attending the Fraud Risk &
Control Conference. The case study-driven
event addresses a range of fraud threats
including financial fraud, document fraud,
identity theft, online fraud, e-crime and
internal fraud.

The cross-industry forum will offer practical
insight from:
• National Australia Bank
• Wesfarmers General Insurance
• Australian Federal Police
• Virgin Mobile
• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• Lawler Partners
• MLC
• CitiPower and Powercor
• NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages
• Optus
• Hibis Consulting
• Deloitte
• Australian National Audit Office, plus many more.

Fraud risk managers, forensics and
investigations professionals, data analytics
experts and internal auditors will cover the
gamut of fraud control processes from
prevention, detection and investigation
through to recovery. Join us to ensure
your organization is adequately prepared to
respond to the threats posed by internal
and external fraud.

For more information, call Tonkin Corporation
on 02 9224 6000 or email registrations@TonkinCorporation.com

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MLAA Lock & Security
Expo 2009
8th – 10th October 2009
Acer Arena, Sydney Olympic Park
www.masterlocksmiths.com.au

This event is traditionally strongly supported
by local and international sponsors and exhibitors.
The MLAA promotes the trade of locksmithing
and represents individual locksmiths,
manufacturers and suppliers of locksmithing
products, students in locksmithing and other
persons employed in relevant areas of the
security industry. The 2009 Lock & Security
Expo includes the trade show, gala awards
dinner and Sydney Harbour cruise to foster
networking, professional development, product
training and socialising with friends, colleagues
and other industry stakeholders. Features include
• A two day exhibition featuring the latest products and services from all around the world
• A two day training program which enables participants to learn new skills, brush up existing skills and take part in hands-on demonstrations of new products and technology
• A cocktail reception and official opening
• A Gala Awards Dinner and Sydney Harbour
cruise
• Unique opportunities for delegates to network
with colleagues, suppliers and other industry
stakeholders.

For more information, visit the website listed
above or contact 03 9645 9995 or email
national@masterlocksmiths.com.au

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Issue 60

AS OIL RUNS OUT
Can we ensure our security?

Industry Announcements

Announcement of New President and Executive Board
The Victorian Security Institute (VSI) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Executive Board for 2008-2009. Mr Brett McCall heads up the board as President, having served the VSI membership for several years as Vice President and Chairman of the Communications and Events Committee.
Mr McCall has been involved in the private security industry for over 25 years and is Executive Director of
McCall Security. He has also had extensive involvement over recent years with numerous security
industry related committees including; Crowd Control Employers Association, Police Community Consultative Committee, Partners in Policing program ‘Polsec’, Security Industry Trainers Advisory Board and the Canberra- based Security Professionals Taskforce. Mr McCall was also recently appointed as Protective Services Committee Chairman of the Victorian Government Security Industry Advisory Council
(VSIAC).
The new executive line-up also includes:
Vice President: Julie Ferry - Kangan Batman TAFE
Vice President: John Linn - Australian Armoured Express
Treasurer: Robert Saco - TCB Security Secretary
Public Officer: Frank Bellomo - Business Risks International
Committee Member: Terry Guinan - Consultant
Committee Member: Kostas Kyrifidis - Security Advisory
Committee Member: Keith Banks - National Protective Services
Committee Member: Clayton Abraham - AARC Risk Consulting
The Victorian Security Institute is delighted to have such an experienced, diverse and committed executive team for 2008-2009. “The private security industry can expect many challenges in the year ahead. These will include changes to the Private Security Act in Victoria; updated training competencies to meet national standards inline with the COAG Harmonization agenda; increased audits of security personnel and business licence holders; tougher probity checks; greater emphasis on First Aid, OH&S and Risk Management for security personnel, and announcements for greater competencies and accountability of consultants, security managers and business owners.
“The VSI is an Approved Industry Association in accordance with the Victorian Private Security Act 2004. As one of only two in this state, the VSI and its new, highly committed and experienced executive team look forward to assisting its members with these and many other challenges, as Victoria’s peak security industry body”, Mr McCall said after his appointment. For further enquiries please call 1300 555 449 or visit www.vsi.org.au.

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New National Security Institute
According to a recent report in the Sydney Morning Herald, the University of Canberra is set to open a new National Security Institute. Taking the reigns of the institute as founding director will be Mr. Peter Leahy, who retired from military service in July of last year after serving six years as chief of army. The university is quoted as stating that the institute would “focus on the way the elements of power of the nation can contribute in a comprehensive and coordinated manner as part of a whole-of-government approach to national security.”Mr. Leahy also said he was looking forward to taking on the role.“In recent years our understanding of national security has changed from a relatively narrow perception of being the responsibility of diplomats and soldiers to being the responsibility of the entire nation and all of its agencies,” he said in a statement. “In an era where threats and challenges to the nation and the internationalcommunity have become globalised and increasingly complex and volatile, a comprehensive approach to national security is required.”

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The Future Of Private Security
In the last quarter of 2008, the Licensing Services Division (LSD) held a Security Forum at the Victoria Police Academy in Glen Waverley. The half day forum focused on providing information on future changes relating to private security industry training.
Guest speakers included:
1. Marianne Munro from the Department of Justice, who provided an update on the progress of the review of the Private Security Act. The discussion paper has not yet been released but is on the horizon.
2. Pam Edwards from Vocational Education and Training (VET) Registration provided an overview of changes to approvals of Registered Training Organizations and the new MOU between the Victorian
Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) and LSD.
3. Keith Jessup, Chairman of the Victorian Security Industry Advisory Council (VSIAC) outlined the Electronics, Training and Protective Services Committees reporting to the Council and outlined the
need for the private security industry to support and use the committees for professional growth in the industry.
4. Alan Daniel, the Curriculum Maintenance Manager for Business Services Industry, provided an overview of changes to the PRSO3 training package and outlined the new competencies of the CPP07 Training Package.
5. Anna Henderson from Business Skills Victoria provided three proposals for security licensing models that attendees and the security industry could comment on.
6. Inspector Alison Crombie from LSD outlined a restructure within the Regulation Support Unit of LSD, resulting in the introduction of three areas within the unit, and a greater focus on enforcement and
compliance of the firearms, weapons and security industries.
7. Senior Sergeant Belinda Murphy from LSD provided an overview of training since the implementation of the Private Security Act on 1/7/05, as well as statistical information relating to the quantity
of training, investigations and enforcement information.
8. Superintendent Wayne Ashley from LSD provided the opportunity for attendees to discuss issues, and
annouced that LSD would be consulting with the Private Security Industry and reporting to VSIAC on any proposed changes to the current licensing model.He also advised that the opportunity to make changes to the new training package was now prior to implementation.The three security licensing model proposals are outlined on the LSD website and if you would like to contribute to the consultation process please contact your VSIAC committee representative or LSD at licensingservices@police.vic.gov.au

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Over 40 Percent of Network Cameras to be ‘Intelligent’ by 2012
In its newest report on the market for video content analysis (VCA), IMS Research forecasts that its penetration into network surveillance cameras will exceed 40 percent by 2012. In fact, IMS Research predicts that network cameras will be the main hardware platform for embedded analytics, with the intelligent network camera market forecast to grow faster than the intelligent video encoder, embedded NVR and DVR markets up to 2012.According to the report, more vendors now offer VCA-embedded camera solutions and forecasts this trend to continue. The primary advantage of camera-based analytics is bandwidth preservation. By conducting pre-transmissionprocessing, it eliminates the need to transmit all captured video to centralized servers for analysis and can reduce costs on storage. Intelligent cameras can be set to low-resolution transmission until a predefined event of interest occurs, triggering a switch to high-resolution video transmission.The report also predicts that global shipments of VCA embedded network cameras will exceed 2.5 million units by 2012.

Local time: 15:36 PM

Date: 14/3/2009

AS OIL RUNS OUT Can we ensure our security?

AS OIL RUNS OUT
Can we ensure our security?