In this article Nick explains the importance of professional certification in security. He speaks as an experienced security leader and employer who has worked through all levels of the industry.

Committee member Nick Karas provides the following - Accessing the Internet to gather information continues to grow rapidly. People now expect everything to be connected, from their real-time public transport schedule, to the voting system, to stock availability in physical world stores.

Committee member Nick Karas provides the following - Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a global safety science leader, has announced the publication of ‘CAN/UL 2984, Management of Public Risks – Principles and Guidelines’

Committee member Nick Karas provides the following - A surge in shoplifting, partly driven by the rise of self-serve checkouts, means retailers are now losing more than $3.3 billion a year to light-fingered customers

Global Security Exchange (GSX), 8-12 September, is the only event that brings together security professionals from all vertical markets throughout the world to network, learn, and re-invest in the industry. It’s home for all security practitioners and their partners.

According to SAI Global, OH&S Standards were the most sought after in the last financial year. The Standard is "AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018 Occupational health and safety management systems - Requirements with guidance for use"

In association with ASIS Malaysia and the Royal Malaysia Police, the Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation, Penang is providing a seminar on cybercrime. This seminar is highly recommended and a must for security leaders.

An occupational health and safety training organisation has been convicted and fined $200,000 for falsifying scaffolding and forklift training records. Unfortunately this type of activity is not uncommon considering the prosecution of Roger Training in NSW for falsely issuing extensive numbers of security qualifications.

Standards Australia have available a series of publications for contract standards including the engagement of sub-contractors. Security leaders should be aware of these minimum requirements.

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