Australia

Cyber Security 2017 @ CeBIT

Cyber Security 2017 @ CeBIT will provide public and private enterprises practical insights on how to effectively approach cyber intrusions, while also improving and enhancing resiliency. It will be running […]

Disaster & Emergency Management 2017

Join our Australian and International delegates, more than 100 speakers, our exhibitors and partners at this must attend event for people working in and with the emergency and disaster management […]

Public Venue Security and Safety Summit

The Public Venue Security and Safety Summit, being held in Sydney on 28th ? 30th March 2017 brings together leading security professionals to explore how the implementation of effective and […]

Police Technology Forum

Australia?s premier law enforcement technology and networking event will convene for its fifth year on 28-29 March 2017 in Canberra. The event will showcase the latest capabilities that are being […]

Genetec Invests In Oceania Region With Country Manager Appointment

Posted by Jay Bartlett 9:04 pm Categories: Corporate News, VMS Software. Tags: , , , , , .

Genetec, a leading provider of open-architecture, unified IP security solutions announced that it has appointed Mr. Philippe Ouimette as its country manager for the Oceania region. In his new role, Mr. Ouimette will lead Genetec business growth and nurture new market opportunities, working directly with Genetec exclusive distributor, Hills Security, Fire, CCTV & IT solutions, Australia?s leading security technology provider.

Safe Cities Conference 2016

Safe Cities is a concept that encompasses security, safety and quality of life for those who live, work, visit, study or play in any physical environment. With focus on the […]

InfoComm International at Integrate 2016

The importance of continuing professional education cannot be underestimated. Keep pace with current standards and skills requirements in your profession. Make meaningful contribution to your team?s work and become more […]

OnSSI Adds EOS Australia To Its Growing Distribution Network

Posted by SecWorld 6:03 pm Categories: Corporate News, Distributors / Systems Integrators, VMS Software. Tags: , , , , .

OnSSI, the market leader in open-architecture and intelligent IP video surveillance software, has named EOS Australia Pty Ltd as the latest firm to join their distribution network. The organization supported by Brassets International Pty Ltd (OnSSI?s Master Distributor for the region) will manage wholesale sales activity for OnSSI across Australia and New Zealand.

ASIAL Expo 2016

Featuring more than 200 exhibitors across 17,000 square metres of exhibition space, the Australasian Gaming Expo is easily the biggest event of its type in Australia and one of the […]

ASIAL Expo 2016

The Security Exhibition & Conference is the most highly recognised security industry event in Australasia. Entering its 31st year, Security will once again be the must attend event for all […]

National Security Summit 2016

Faced with a region fronting an increasingly uncertain and unpredictable security environment, the scale and sophistication of threats between ASEAN nations present a new paradigm; how to balance domestic interests […]

Security 2015

Australasia?s premier security event celebrates turning 30! Security returns to Melbourne again this year following the outstanding success of last year?s event with record attendances, a sold-out floor plan months before the event and almost 170 brands exhibiting. Security 2014 was hailed as the most successful in the event?s 29 year history including the relocation, with the event being held in Melbourne for the first time in more than a decade.

Intelligence Blunder: You Wanna Be Australia?s Spyboss? No Problem, Just Walk Right In

Posted by dtaitano 5:41 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: , , , , , .

The Australian Security Intelligence Service, ASIS, has seemingly demonstrated a peculiar weakness in its access control systems. A fluke administrative stuff-up allowed its Director-General —its most senior and therefore most sensitive role— to turn up and function for five days while he wasn’t actually employed by the organization.

Class War: Teachers Push For Security Cameras

Posted by dtaitano 12:56 pm Categories: Campus Security. Tags: , , , , , .

Teachers say they are fed up with problem parents sticking up for the bad behaviour of their kids. Teachers say they are fed up with problem parents sticking up for the bad behaviour of their kids. Source: Getty Images As the school year begins, a statewide survey shows three-quarters of teachers have experienced some form of violence from students – a spike from 55 per cent in just four years. What do you think? Would cameras help? Who should pay for them? Have your say in the comment box below. And more than half have been subjected to verbal abuse or physical threats from parents. The results are revealed in a Herald Sun survey of more than 860 ­educators statewide. READ MORE COMMENTS FROM OUR TEACHERS SURVEY HERE Teachers warned they were fed up with problem parents sticking up for the bad behaviour of their kids. "Disrespectful and hateful students are coming through, not because of their schools, but because of how society is progressing," one said. "There is a general lack of respect towards teachers that needs to be addressed," said another. "Too many teachers are exposed to aggressive parents and not enough support is given." Australian Principals Federation president Chris Cotching said cameras would be an "absolute deterrent" for violent mums and dads. The union is pushing for cameras in all school foyers but believes they are not necessary in classrooms because parents are the biggest troublemakers. Mr Cotching said some aggressive parents vowed they would "get" […]