27-29 Aug 2025 | ICC, Sydney
Having spent the last two weeks travelling around the United States, observing the local security in operation, it is interesting to note a number of distinct differences between security personnel in the US and Australia. At first, these differences were hard to define. Upon arriving at LAX, there was an
By John Fleming (GM, ASIAL) Since the change of Federal Government in September 2013 the National Broadband Network (NBN) debate has raged about which technologies the NBN Co will utilise to provide the infrastructure for Australia’s future. Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) was always going to be the best solution,
It has been fascinating and somewhat unsettling to watch the media frenzy that has occurred in the aftermath of the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370. The scramble to be the first to report the latest news, the newest theory or the inside scoop has resulted in some interesting viewing/reading.
Thirty (30) FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras helped to assure a safe meeting of world leaders in Germany. The Group of Eight (G8) is an international forum for the governments of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States. The European Commission is also represented
FLIR Systems PathFindIR thermal imaging camera helps to avoid sometimes deadly accidents. South Africa is a world renowned leader in the mining industry. Not only is it famous for its mineral resources, which account for a significant proportion of world production, but the country’s wealth has been built as a
Job Title : Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry Company : Georgetown University School of Medicine and Research Psychologist 1. What is it like to talk to terrorists? Can you describe some of your experiences? It’s both frightening and fascinating. I felt very privileged that so many terrorist leaders and cadres
Job Title : Marketing Manager & Business Development Manager Company : FSH Fire & Security Hardware 1. How has fire and security hardware transformed over the last five years? The biggest transformation we have seen in recent years is the realisation that fire safety and security solutions need to be
Job Title : Technical Account Manager Company : SystemWare-Pacific 1. How has biometric technology transformed over the last 5 years? What has been some of the key trends and advances that have assisted in this transformation? Over the last five years, there have been significant advancements in biometric sensor technology,
Countering violent extremism By Countering Violent Extremism Sub-Committee – Attorney-General’s Department The Australian Government is working with communities to build resilience to violent extremism—that is, the use or support of violence to achieve ideological, religious or political goals. The risk that vulnerable individuals in Australia become radicalised to the point
Bruce T. Blythe, CEO, Crisis Management International, Inc. What would you do in the following situation? You learn that one of your facilities has been emitting low-level toxic substances for an undetermined amount of time. It is the company’s fault due to a prior decision to delay replacement of a
