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Month: April 2023

AIDN
Defence

Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN) responds to release of Defence Strategic Review

April 27, 2023

In this abridged version of its 24 April media release, AIDN raises concerns over the DSR’s lack of clarity on the role of the Australian defence industry and the potential abuse of ‘speed to capability’. […]

Fortinet
Cyber Security

Fortinet survey finds most organisations felt prepared for ransomware attacks, yet half fell victim

April 27, 2023

Organisations taking a best-of-breed, point product approach to security were more likely to be attacked by ransomware in the last year reveals survey by Fortinet. Fortinet has unveiled its 2023 Global Ransomware Report, which is based […]

Safety and security
Features

Can Safety and Security Risk Management be combined?

April 27, 2023

Combining health and safety risk management and security risk management at the business level, organisations can improve their overall performance and ensure the well-being of individuals, writes ICARAS Security Consultants. Combining Health and Safety Risk […]

funding
Counter-Terrorism

Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism Fund offers grants of up to $50,000

April 27, 2023

Government fund aimed at supporting community organisations deliver initiatives to counter violent extremism is open for applications until 17 May. The Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism Fund is set up to support community and civil […]

IPV mofification
Defence

Babcock delivers modification and regeneration programme of Patrol Vessels for Republic of Ireland

April 26, 2023

The major regeneration and modification of two formerly decommissioned New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPVs) has been completed at the Devonport Dockyard ahead of the ships’ handover to the Irish Naval Service (INS). […]

Defence Strategic Review
Defence

Australian Defence Strategic Review to remove unnecessary acquisition barriers

April 24, 2023

The Australian Government has today released the public version of its Defence Strategic Review (the Review), the Government’s response to the Review, and the National Defence Statement 2023. Commissioned in the first 100 days of […]

750XL handover
Air

Two 750XL STOL aircraft bound for Papua New Guinea Defence Force

April 18, 2023

NZSkydive Ltd announced on 29 March that is has delivered the first of two 750XL aircraft to the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF). The PNGDF and Australian Defence Force announced at the Avalon Airshow […]

Dahua
Access / Perimeters

Dahua Insider Series: Touchless access for convenient and secure access control operation

April 18, 2023

Dahua launches touchless access solution offering touchless access, lightweight system, and simplified installation. With the advent of wireless technology, access control is rapidly shifting towards mobile options. According to data shared by the International Security […]

Gallagher
Access / Perimeters

Gallagher Security demonstrates federal government strengths with Platinum Govies win for Command Centre Mobile

April 18, 2023

Gallagher, has been awarded the Platinum badge for Command Centre Mobile in the Mobile Apps category at the 2023 Govies Government Security Awards. This is the 6th Govies award for Gallagher Security and 3rd win […]

Super Balloon
Aerospace

Airways partners with NASA to launch stadium-sized balloon to the edge of space

April 18, 2023

NASA has successfully launched a stadium-sized super pressure balloon from Wānaka Airport, with Airways New Zealand safely managing its ascent to the edge of space. Airways, New Zealand’s air navigation services provider, has worked with […]

OSPAs winner
Features

Winners of the 2023 New Zealand Outstanding Security Performance Awards celebrated

April 17, 2023

The second annual New Zealand Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) event took place at the at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron on Friday 14 April 2023. More than one hundred security professionals gathered at the 2023 OSPAs to […]

Line of Defence Magazine
2023

Line of Defence Magazine – Autumn 2023

April 11, 2023

Kia ora and welcome to the Autumn 2023 issue of Line of Defence Magazine! Ongoing war in Ukraine, flooding and cyclone at home, economic pressures mounting, and a national election just months away, and we’re […]

Tactical Response Model
Law Enforcement

Trial suggests Tactical Response Model will make police safer, but what about the community?

April 9, 2023

A recent evaluation by the Evidence Based Policing Centre of New Zealand Police’s Tactical Response Model fails to identify evidence that TRM will make communities safer, writes Nicholas Dynon. In a 29 March media release, […]

Space
Aerospace

Rotoiti Brief: Intellectual Property Strategies for Space Startups

April 5, 2023

Informed by interviews with intellectual property experts, Dr Nicholas Borroz writes that space firms’ IP strategies should be tailored to business objectives, and that space poses unique uncertainties for IP strategies. There are two common […]

Risk Report
Public Security

Global Risk Consulting Group releases 2023 New Zealand Country Risk Report

April 5, 2023

Risk consultancy Global Risk Consulting (GRC) Group has released its 2023 New Zealand Country Risk Report, an all-hazards analysis charting a challenging past year and uncertainties ahead. Auckland-based GRC Group has released its inaugural country […]

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