In Australia, over 70% of large-scale public events report some level of security incident ranging from minor disruptions to high-risk threats. For corporate facilities, entertainment venues, and specialized sectors like medicinal cannabis, the stakes are even higher. A single security breach can compromise compliance, brand reputation, and operational continuity. At...
Security Awareness Training 2025: Essential Tools and New Trends
In 2025, most security breaches don’t happen because of technology failures, they happen because people make mistakes. A single employee clicking the wrong link or sharing credentials can open the door to major financial loss, regulatory penalties, or reputational damage. Yet organisations that implement continuous security awareness training (SAT) can...
Jakarta School Mosque Blast Highlights Rising Threat Patterns in Youth-Driven Violence
At approximately midday in Kelapa Gading, Jakarta, an explosion tore through a mosque housed within a school complex, injuring more than 50 people—primarily pupils attending Friday prayers. Authorities identified a 17-year-old student as the suspected perpetrator, who was also injured in the blast. Early witness accounts suggest the teen may...
AI-Driven Cyber Threats Surge in 2025: What Security Leaders Must Prepare For in 2026
The 2025 Wake-Up Call: Email-Delivered Attacks Skyrocket Cybersecurity teams across Australia and globally spent 2025 facing a challenge few had fully anticipated: a dramatic escalation in AI-enhanced cyber threats. Email—still the most widely exploited attack surface—saw a 131% surge in malware-laden messages, accompanied by sharp increases in email scams (+35%)...
Delhi Red Fort Terror Attack: Security Lessons Every Organization Must Learn
On Monday, November 10, 2025, India faced a stark reminder that terrorism doesn't announce itself—it strikes during peak hours in busy districts outside national landmarks. A car explosion near Delhi's Red Fort killed 12 people and wounded over 30 others, marking the deadliest terrorist attack on India's capital in more...
Sydney Shooting Exposes Critical Gaps in Urban Threat Preparedness
A quiet Sunday evening in Sydney's Croydon Park suburb erupted into chaos when a 60-year-old man allegedly fired up to 50 rounds from a .30-calibre rifle into a busy street below his apartment. One person was critically wounded, fourteen others suffered injuries or shock, and an entire community was left...
Strengthening Protective Security in High-Risk Environments
Manchester Synagogue Attack In early October 2025, tragedy struck Manchester when a man drove into the grounds of a synagogue and launched a knife attack during Yom Kippur, killing two worshippers and injuring several others before being stopped by police gunfire. Authorities confirmed one victim was accidentally hit by responding...
Enhanced Security for High-Rise Buildings: A Strategic, Layered Protection Framework
Did you know a recent survey found that over 55% of high-rise residents were unaware of fire safety equipment locations, and nearly 28% were unaware of evacuation staircases? This knowledge gap translates directly into unacceptable business continuity risk and operational liability. High-rise structures require a proven, multi-layered security strategy to...
Cyber Security Crisis 2025: Why Traditional Protection Fails
Here's a statistic that should make every security manager's blood run cold: ransomware attacks have surged 126% globally in 2025, whilst Australia logged over 36,700 cybercrime reports in 2024 alone—and that's just what gets reported. More alarming? The average ransom demand now exceeds $250,000, but that's merely the tip of...
Princeton Schools Heighten Security After Social Media Threat: Lessons for Risk Management in Education Facilities
Princeton Public Schools in Minnesota implemented heightened security measures Friday following an unverified threat targeting Princeton Middle School that surfaced on social media. The district's swift response—increasing law enforcement presence across all buildings and communicating transparently with the community—offers valuable insights for organizations navigating modern security challenges. This incident highlights...