New Zealand Security - August-September 2022

August/September 2022

New Zealand Security Magazine

INTERNATIONAL SECURITY OFFICERS’ DAY – 24/7 New Zealand Security Awards: Get nominating, and make it count

Combatting organised criminal gangs: Politics getting in the way

simPRO partners with MATES in Construction to help drive awareness of mental health

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From the Editor................................................................................................................................................................... 6 simPRO partners with MATES in Construction to help drive awareness of mental health.................................. 8 Nominating for the New Zealand Security Awards.................................................................................................... 10 Check Point + Provision-ISR Simple & Secure IP Surveillance for Any Organisation.......................................... 14 Building firm deploys Hikvision’s solar-powered solution to protect its site.......................................................... 16 Sektor adds 2N IP intercoms and access control solutions to portfolio.................................................................. 18 South Island support for Ajax security systems........................................................................................................... 20 Supporting safe and healthy sites through next-generation integrations............................................................... 22 New Zealanders among 2022 IFSEC Global Security Influencers........................................................................... 24 New Zealand needs a new gang strategy – political consensus would be a good start..................................... 26 More tools for Police to tackle gangs and intimidating behaviour........................................................................... 28 ASIAL Security Conference to explore cyber-physical convergence.......................................................................30 Overseas investments and New Zealand’s strategic interests.................................................................................. 32 NZSA CEO’s July Report.................................................................................................................................................. 36 The Evolution of Physical Security Systems.................................................................................................................40 Research highlights IT security teams are ‘running to keep up’............................................................................... 42 Social Engineering: Cybercriminals posing as journalists or Twitter employees....................................................44 Hui focuses on eliminating family violence and sexual violence.............................................................................. 45 International Security Officers’ Day – 24/7.................................................................................................................. 46

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FROM THE EDITOR Kia ora and welcome to the August 2022 issue of New Zealand Security Magazine! We’ve well and truly hit awards season with the inaugural New Zealand OSPAs in May and the NZSA’s New Zealand Security Awards now calling for nominations.

NZSM was a media partner of the OSPAs, and a proud sponsor of the New Zealand Security Awards, and we’re hoping that the NZSA receives record numbers of nominations for this year’s instalment.

To this end, among the articles in this issue of NZSM I offer my perspectives on what makes a competitive award nomination, including some tips on how to ensure you’ve given your nominee an even chance of being among the finalists. We need to be celebrating excellence in our industry and, importantly, we need to be getting the stories of excellence out there.

A big thank you to this issue’s wonderful sponsors and leading manufacturers and distributors Loktronic, Hikvision, ASSA ABLOY, simPRO, Gallagher, Ajax Systems / Net Alarms Limited, Provision-ISR / SWL, Vivotek / Clear Digital, Axis Communications / Sektor, and the NZSA. Our sponsors play an important role by contributing to a vibrant and informed security sector through their support of the magazine.

Also, a big shout-out to all Security Officers. 24 July was International Security Officer’s Day. ISOD is an annual reminder of the critical role that private sector security officers play in keeping our communities safe, and of the demanding nature of the important work they perform. To those who guard, monitor, patrol, respond, enforce, and protect, we thank you for your service.

Among the features in this issue of NZSM are a focus on gangs and organised crime, an update and what to expect at the upcoming ASIAL show in Sydney, and some fantastic solution case studies, news, and information.

As always, I’d like to recognise our association and event partners, and in particular the New Zealand Security Association, the New Zealand Institute of Private Investigators, ASIS International, Risk NZ, 2022 Security Exhibition & Conference, and Massey University’s Centre for Defence and Security Studies.

Lastly, an advance heads-up that the Women in Security Awards Aotearoa (WiSAA) is back again this year! Look out for further information on the Defsec website and in the next issue of NZSM about Aotearoa’s only awards programme for the combined physical and cyber security, investigations, intelligence, and resilience domains.

Stay safe and stay well.

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simPRO partners with MATES in Construction to help drive awareness of mental health New partnership aims to promote suicide awareness and prevention in order to help reduce the number of suicides in New Zealand and Australia’s construction industries. simPRO, the leader in softwareas-a-service (SaaS) solutions for the trades, announced on 15 June their philanthropic partnership with MATES in Construction, a suicide awareness, prevention and support program serving New Zealand’s and Australia’s construction industries.

According to MATES in Construction, Australia’s construction industry is losing one worker per week to suicide and construction workers are six times more likely to die from suicide than a workplace accident. simPRO’s partnering with MATES recognises the importance of mental health and suicide prevention in the construction industry and the need to reduce the stigma associated with seeking help. It also recognises simPRO’s commitment to support the mental health of the trade industries it serves.

As the first field service software company to team up with MATES in Construction, simPRO’s staff in Aotearoa and Australia will undergo general awareness training by MATES in Construction. The first of a threepart training series, it is designed to help identify and respond to warning signs that a MATE in the construction industry may be at risk of suicide.

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by MATES in Construction designed to: • Raise awareness of suicide as a preventable problem.

• Build stronger and more resilient workers.

• Connect workers to the best available help and support.

• Communicate best practices designed to boost mental health by partnering with leading researchers.

By working with MATES in Construction, simPRO is hoping to play a role in the reduction of the number of lives lost to suicide each year in the construction industry.

“The mental health of the trade industry is a cause that simPRO is fully behind,” said Sean Diljore, CEO of simPRO. “One of our guiding values is that “We Care” – not only

for our employees but for our local communities and customers. If, through our training, we can help even one person in the industries we serve, our commitment to MATES in Construction will be worth it.” simPRO will also be supporting MATES in Construction at industry events and participating during “Fly the Flag” day in September – a day set aside to celebrate what the construction industry is doing to create awareness of the importance of their workers’ mental health.

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Nominating for the New Zealand Security Awards The NZSA is expecting a bumper number of nominations for this year’s awards, writes chief editor Nicholas Dynon. Putting the effort into a compliant and high quality nomination is key.

With the inaugural New Zealand OSPAs winners and 2022 IFSEC Global Influencers already done and dusted, the awards season is already in full swing! Nominations are now open for the 2020 New Zealand Security Industry Awards, which this year will culminate in a much anticipated return to the traditional inperson gala awards dinner.

Nicholas Dynon is chief editor of NZSM, and a widely published commentator on New Zealand’s defence, national security and private security sectors.

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In addition to a return to the preCOVID format for the awards night, another change from recent years is that I vacate my seat on the awards judging panel, making way for retired security professional and trainer Wayne Black.

Having sat on the panel for a few years, I’ve tended to find myself on the one-hand inspired by the many impressive nominations I get to see, yet on the other hand

I’ve seen some outstanding nominations, and I’ve also come across my fair share of pretty ordinary ones. In the vast majority of cases it wasn’t that the nominee wasn’t up to scratch, but rather that the nomination itself was either noncompliant, poorly put together, or inadequately evidenced.

Nominating a colleague for an award is a good thing – for two reasons. Firstly, excellence should be recognised, and outstanding individuals within the industry should be celebrated. Secondly, quite simply, the more nominations submitted in a particular category the more competitive the pool and the more worthy the winner.

In this article, I offer my perspectives on what makes a competitive nomination, including some tips on how to ensure you’ve given your nominee an even chance of being among the finalists.

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Friday 16th September 2022 Hilton Hotel, Auckland These awards are an opportunity for us to recognise and celebrate excellence, outstanding service and performance within the New Zealand security industry.

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If you know an individual or organisation who is making a difference to our industry, please nominate them for an award.

Join us for a celebratory evening as we announce the award winners!

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Friday 16th September 2022, Hilton Hotel, Auckland Many thanks to Tātaki Auckland Unlimited for subsidising tickets for Members based outside of Auckland.

ACCOMMODATION Our thanks to the Hilton Hotel who have generously provided a discounted rate for the NZ Security Awards: Thursday 15th & Friday 16th Sept – $250 per night Saturday 17th Sept – $260 per night

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Ensure your nomination is compliant If you’ve taken the effort to identify a colleague for nomination, then it’s important that you make that nomination count. A good place to start is to ensure that your nomination is fully compliant with the Conditions of Entry (Terms and Conditions). If you don’t know what these are, it’s worthwhile acquainting yourself with them.

Golden rule. Make sure your nomination is prepared and submitted well in advance of the close off date (5.00pm on Friday 12 August 2022).

Late entries are not generally accepted, and you don’t want to take the time to prepare a nomination only for it to be disqualified at the starting blocks.

The other key dates to keep in mind are April 2021 to July 2022.

Nominations must relate to work, employment or activity carried out within this 15-month period. By all means mention relevant pre-April 2021 milestones for backstory and context, but avoid going too far down that rabbit hole. The judges are required to assess work and achievements that fall specifically within the past 15 months.

Each nomination must contain a fully completed nomination form in the format provided.

Supporting information such as letters of reference and press clippings may be uploaded with each nomination but limited to a maximum file size of 2MB, limit 2 files per nomination.

I’ve seen too many nominations that failed to follow the required format.

Worse still, I’ve seen too many where the nomination was nothing more than a short paragraph two or three sentences in length. Something like this gives the judges nothing to assess.

It’s an immediate fail.

The most disappointing example of this I’ve seen was in relation to a nominee who I believe would likely have won their category if their nominator had gone to the effort of writing more than just a sentence or two. In the interests of fairness, the judges can only consider information in the papers before them even if they are otherwise aware of the exploits of the nominee.

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Put in the effort; aim for excellence The New Zealand Security Awards are all about recognising and celebrating excellence. If you don’t aim for and achieve excellence in your preparation of a nomination, then it logically follows that the judges will struggle to see excellence in your nominee.

I recommend that you read the tips on the NZSA website’s Nomination

Information page, it contains a useful listing of tips.

One of these is to directly address each of the “recognition” requirements specified in the category criteria in a clear and concise manner. For example, in the Guarding Sector Trainee of the Year category, the category criteria require the individual to demonstrate the following: August /September 2022

• Display commitment towards training • Achieved results through the NZQA national qualification framework • Inspires others and leads by example The NZSA recommends that responses to each of the recognition requirements be addressed individually, in the order listed within the Category Criteria (with the use of headings or bullet points to ensure they are easy to follow), and as clearly and concisely as possible.

Read the category criteria carefully.

The two trainee categories, for example, require that the nominee has “displayed commitment towards training and achieving results through the NZQA national qualification framework.” If you’re thinking of nominating someone for this category, confirm that they are indeed displaying commitment towards NZQA training rather than forms of training not relevant to that framework.

In order to systematically and fairly assess nominations, the judges award points in relation to each of the specified recognition requirements. It is therefore very important that each one is responded to.

It’s also important to demonstrate exactly how a nominee meets each of the recognition requirements by way of specific examples, stories and references. These can be supported by attachments to the nomination.

Note that the Testimonial field on the online nomination form allows for a maximum of only 1,201 characters, so make the most of attachments (two documents with a maximum file size of 5MB).

If this sounds like a whole lot of effort, that’s because it is! The judges do not want to be reading War and Peace, but putting a nomination together does require you to get a reasonable amount of information across in a convincing way. Don’t underestimate the task.

Be prepared to write, but stay on message. Take care to avoid getting side-tracked with superfluous or unnecessary information and detail.

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nominee to enjoy footy or boating in their spare time.

Don’t undersell your nominee, but be careful to avoid making hyperbolic statements about them without associated evidence. Overuse of superlatives and hyperbole cheapens a nomination and calls into question its credibility.

For example, if your customer champion nominee is indeed “viewed as providing a substantial and quantifiable benefit to the customers business operations”, then how so?

What are some specific examples of the quantifiable benefits your nominee has provided?

Think about the type of evidence you should be submitting to back up your claims. The evidence should be as objective as possible. Relevant metrics/statistics and external stakeholder testimonials can constitute compelling evidence, but they can take time to collect – so don’t leave your nomination to the last minute.

I concur with the NZSA’s recommendation that you get your nomination proof read by a third party prior to it being submitted, ensuring that it reads well, addresses all of the category criteria and effectively ‘sells’ the merits of the nominee. This is critically important – a second pair of eyes can make all the difference.

A word about categories There are 19 categories to choose from, which seems like a lot. But given the diversity of sectors and roles within the industry, it’s not a long list. Take care to select the most appropriate category for your nominee.

That being said, sometimes a nominee might – in your opinion – be a potential contender across more than one category. There’s no harm in submitting separate nominations for the one individual across multiple categories, but if you do just make sure that each of the nominations are tailored to the specific category criteria.

For the NZSA, getting the categories right is a perennial challenge, and in recent years there’s been plenty of tweaking in this regard.

Categories such as ‘Security Specialist of the Year’ and ‘Visionary Leadership’,

for example, have been jettisoned in favour of the newer categories of ‘Customer Champion of the Year’ and ‘Cash Services Professional of the Year’.

Such changes occur for any number of reasons, including feedback from the industry and whether or not the category attracts a sufficient number of nominations. As a judge, it’s extremely disappointing when a category elicits only a couple of eligible nominations.

The more nominations the better the competition, and the better the competition the more outstanding the result.

If in doubt, have a go!

There can be a lot of preconceived ideas when it comes to the awards. Some people see them though a tall poppy syndrome lens, while others see them as little more than a marketing exercise.

Such perceptions are unreasonably cynical and wrong.

There also exists a misperception that only nominees who are ‘super heroes’ win awards. This is false. In the main, finalists and winners are really just people who meet the category criteria really well through their commitment and hard work.

For the Patrol Officer and Security Officer of the Year categories specifically, the criteria do state that the award recognises excellence, commitment and professionalism “including service to customers and outstanding acts.” And here we do often find amazing stories of bravery, compassion, and heroism, but they are not a prerequisite.

Lastly, if you haven’t nominated someone for an award previously, have a go. The New Zealand Security Awards is an important annual event not just because it’s a stage upon which to acknowledge high performing colleagues. It’s a showcase of our industry to the broader community, and an enduring record of the wonderful stories of excellence expressed in the nominations you submit.

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the NZSA, make this the year you get nominating. If you’re thinking about nominating a colleague but you’re a little unsure whether to do so, just do it!

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Provision-ISR specializes in leading-edge CCTV solutions. Their wide range of products includes highquality IP and HD cameras, sophisticated recording machines and a complete set of reliable accessories specifically designed for the CCTV market. In addition, Provision-ISR engineers have unparalleled expertise in developing leading-edge software solutions, while keeping the user interface intuitive and straightforward.

Check Point Quantum IoT Protect Firmware provides embedded device manufacturers, such as Provision- ISR, with a complete end-to-end solution for all their firmware security needs. From uncovering firmware security risks, to hardening their device with runtime protection, to managing their devices with granular policies, IoT makers gain the visibility, security and controls they need to offer customers highly secure connected products.

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With the Provision-ISR and Check Point secure IP surveillance solution, customers can now extend their enterprise security to include CCTV devices. Check Point products provide end-to-end security from the enterprise to the cloud, to mobile workers’ personal devices.

Organizations frequently implement multiple cyber security solutions in pursuit of better protections. As a result, they are frequently left with a patchwork security architecture that results in a high TCO. By adopting a consolidated security approach, businesses realize preemptive protection against advanced fifth-generation attacks, while achieving a 50% increase in operational efficiency and 20% reduction in security costs.

Manage entire infrastructures from our distributed, cloud-managed, security framework for protecting a large, diverse set of networks of cloud, network, endpoint, mobile and IoT devices. Security is delivered to the edge in an assetcentric approach that maps an inventory of Nano Agent protected CCTV devices and their attributes, and applies specific security practices such as compliance, access control and threat prevention.

With embedded security in CCTV devices, ProvisionISR stands apart from other similar CCTV offerings.

This builds user confidence in an ever evolving and dangerous cyber physical world.

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Based on cutting edge control flow integrity (CFI) technology, the lightweight Check Point IoT Protect™ with Nano Agent® allows you to fend off the most sophisticated device attacks, including shell injections, memory corruption, control flow hijacking and even zero-day firmware vulnerabilities that have yet to be discovered.

These attacks are associated with some notorious exploits such as EternalBlue, Heartbleed, Shellshock, Bluebourne, Ghost, Venom, and ImageTragick.

Summary The Check Point Provision-ISR secure CTTV solution is for everyone, from consumers to large enterprises. Consumers will like the solution because they get secure, hassle-free video surveillance right out of the box. For larger enterprises who need even more protection and want to manage their CCTV security, the solution offers a holistic cyber security solution that spans all the way from the cloud to the IP camera, NVR (Network Video Recorder) and VMS (Video Management System).

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About Check Point Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint. com) is a leading provider of cyber security solutions to governments and corporate enterprises globally. Its solutions protect customers from cyber-attacks with an industry leading catch rate of malware, ransomware and other types of attacks.

Check Point offers a multilevel security architecture that defends enterprises’ cloud, network and mobile device held information, plus the most comprehensive and intuitive one point of control security management system. Check Point protects over 100,000 organizations of all sizes.

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Since this foundation, Israel has come to excel in the homeland security arena: many Israeli security manufacturers hail from a variety of specialties including emergency management, cyber-security, intelligence, critical infrastructure protection, smart cities and, in case of Provision-ISR, leading-edge CCTV solutions. Today Provision-ISR serves more than 40 countries all over the world with branches and official exclusive distributors, who are working as partners to promote the brand in their countries.

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Building firm deploys Hikvision’s solar-powered solution to protect its site In the midst of a rise in building material thefts, construction company DECHO used Hikvision’s solar-powered wireless cameras to guard the construction site for its much-anticipated Coast Garden project.

The challenge: Safeguarding valuable materials at the temporary building site Building material shortages and rising prices have fueled a rise in construction site thefts in New Zealand, which has prompted worries among builders, project managers, and contractors.

The DECHO Group is one of Auckland’s most innovative and respected land developers, serving civil infrastructure, industrial, and building markets. DECHO’s newly launched Coast Garden project is a new, premium development under construction in the highly soughtafter Hobsonville Peninsula locale. The exclusive Coast Garden development is a brand new 4.3-hectare subdivision delivering exceptional waterfront living on an elevated clifftop site on the peninsula.

“We need a security solution to protect our high-value items such as machinery, tools, copper, and other building materials.” Ning Zhao, Director of DECHO, said, “Our projects don’t get completed overnight. It can take months and years to execute a single project. The construction sites endure all kinds of weather, power issues, security problems,

and many other challenges. Therefore, we are in need of a solution that boosts security quickly and easily with simple installation and suited for deployment in any kind of outdoor environment, and without need for a fixed network or power supply.”

Hikvision’s solar-powered solution To protect its valuable tools and equipment, DECHO researched several options, and deployed Hikvision’s solarpowered security camera setup. EXIR Fixed Bullet Solar Power 4G Network Cameras and 4K ColorVu Fixed Bullet Solar Power 4G Network Camera Kits were placed around the perimeter of DECHO’s Coast Garden construction site.

The solar-powered security camera setup uses a 40-Watt photovoltaic panel and a highly durable 20 Ah rechargeable Lithium battery to power a Hikvision EXIR Fixed Bullet Solar Power 4G Network Camera. Because the setup gets power from the sun, there is no need for fixed power or network cables on site. With the product’s smart power management features, each setup can provide up to 7 days of operation during cloudy or rainy periods when fully charged.

Its 4G camera further adds a 32 GB eMMC (embedded MultiMediaCard) in addition to an SD memory card, this ensures continuous video recording even if there is an interruption with the SD card.

The benefits: Solid time and cost savings, and complete peace of mind for the building company Quick, hassle-free installation According to DECHO’s Director, Ning Zhao, the fact that the Hikvision solar-powered cameras can be installed hassle-free was a key deployment feature for the company. The pole-mounted unit weighs just 14 kg (30 lbs), and no wires or cabling are required, making the

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deployment process fast, easy, and cost-effective. “With its own power source, each Hikvision camera can be deployed anywhere on the site without having to route cables, saving valuable time and resources, which could be redirected to other critical tasks to help the company complete construction on time.” said Ning Zhao.

In addition, being waterproof and dust-resistant, the solar power cameras are suitable for deployment in any kind of outdoor environment. “These cameras are sturdy enough to withstand the harsh conditions on the construction site, as well as Auckland’s frequent rainy and windy weather,” said Ning Zhao.

A safeguarded site 24/7, in any weather Empowered by ColorVu technology, the cameras offer clear vision in extremely dark environments. “Construction site compounds are most vulnerable to theft at night,” commented Ning Zhao, “With these cameras installed, our valuables are now well protected during vulnerable out-ofhours periods.”

Besides that, intrusions can now be detected accurately and addressed immediately. As the AcuSense technology embedded in the cameras helps to differentiate between humans and other moving objects such as animals, falling leaves, or heavy rain, false positives are minimized, and DECHO will only be alerted in the event of real security threats.

Expanding sustainability while reducing costs Requiring only a single solar panel, the self-contained setup operates for up to 7 days on a single battery charge, which delivers significant cost savings for DECHO. In addition, powered by clean and renewable energy, the solar cameras not only help to save operational costs for the building firm, but also reduce the company’s carbon footprint. Ning Zhao commented, “We work hard to build a green culture within DECHO. Deploying a solar-powered wireless camera system represents an opportunity to have an immediately positive impact on sustainability.”

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For more information, please visit: www.hikvision.com/au-en

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Sektor adds 2N IP intercoms and access control solutions to portfolio Sektor, a leading New Zealand technology distribution company, has announced that Axis Communications has appointed them as a distributor of their world-leading 2N range of intercom solutions.

The acclaimed 2N range includes door and security intercoms, lift communicators and IP public address systems to suit applications required by business architects, planners, system integrators and operators. Purchased as a standalone entity by Axis Communications in 2016, the 2N business was integrated into the Axis fold in early 2022.

Axis Communications appointed Sektor based on its comprehensive range of technology solutions and its industry expertise. Sektor has strong market knowledge and relationships in the retail, commercial, warehousing, transport, infrastructure and healthcare sectors, and sees the 2N range as a great fit with its existing business partners.

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Sektor has been quick to market, with ready-to-dispatch 2N stock in their Auckland warehouse and knowledgeable specialists to support partners.

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“2N is highly regarded for its industry leading solutions which are widely implemented across airports, correctional facilities, and apartment buildings,” says Clint Morris, NZ Sales Manager for Axis Communications.

“These solutions will address a clear market need and we are delighted to partner with a trusted distributor like Sektor to bring the 2N range of solutions to New Zealand.”

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Mike Clark, Physical Security Manager for Sektor, says, “We have a long and valued partnership with Axis, so adding this premium range of 2N solutions to our portfolio is a natural extension of the relationship. It’s not only going to please our existing security customers as it simplifies their access to the 2N range, but offers new opportunities to those seeking to expand their markets and capabilities.” Clark says Sektor has already had significant discussions with customers keen to integrate 2N solutions into their projects. In addition, Sektor envisages expanding 2N’s reach to markets Sektor is already engaged with.

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South Island support for Ajax security systems Auckland-based distributor Net Alarms Limited appoints Christchurch-based Viewtech as sub-distributor for Ajax security systems, ensuring a high standard of South Island supply and support.

Ajax professional security systems are designed and manufactured in Europe and have earned a reputation for outstanding reliability and exceptional range, with up to an incredible 2,000 metres between hub and some detectors in unobstructed space.

Programming and installation are performed via the Ajax PRO App prior to handing over access to the user. All data is located securely on Amazon servers, and installation and maintenance can also be managed via the Ajax PRO Desktop. Ajax Apps can be downloaded free of charge and have no ongoing fees.

Ajax devices are powered by preloaded primary lithium batteries, and

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the energy-efficient radio protocol keeps some devices running for up to an impressive seven years between battery changes.

Programming capabilities include the ability to create up to 25 groups (partitions), setting schedules and

scenarios, system access and control, as well as connecting third party camera live view into the Ajax App. The Ajax system can be expanded to include fire and flood protection, as well as automation via wireless 12V and 230V relays.

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Gareth and Trevor from Net Alarms prepare to demonstrate Ajax at the Facilitate Integrate Mega show in Auckland

Although notifications and alerts are sent immediately to the user’s smartphone, professional monitoring is still an option taken up by many Ajax users, and this can be set up by the installer directly from within the App. In 2021, Ajax Systems became the largest manufacturer of security systems in Europe, almost doubling its revenue. Since 2018 and up until this year Auckland-based Net Alarms Limited has been the dedicated New

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Zealand distributor of Ajax alarm systems to professional installers. But with exploding growth and a growing range, Christchurch based Viewtech has been recently appointed Ajax subdistributor for the brand.

“The timing was perfect for Darren and the Viewtech team to come onboard with Ajax,” says Net Alarms director Gareth Butcher, “as the brand has exponentially grown we were looking for a strategic partner to maintain a high standard of supply

and support – and this is exactly what Viewtech offers. With a team of experts and the added benefit of a South Island warehouse it just made a lot of sense.”

With representation at this year’s Facilities Integrate Mega show in Auckland, Net Alarms and Viewtech joined forces to present the latest Ajax devices and capabilities to a techhungry audience.

The Ajax range has expanded to broader commercial oriented solutions, such as the MultiTransmitter, which enables existing hard-wired devices to be fully integrated into the Ajax system. The Ajax RFID Keypad Plus with DESfire tags and passes builds on the existing range of outdoor perimeter security to include the Ajax MotionCam outdoor and DualCurtain Outdoor.

With a roadmap full of exciting new Ajax products and solutions for security in a wide range of industries, this is one brand to watch closely.

If you would like to learn more about Ajax, please contact either Net Alarms Limited or Viewtech Limited.

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Supporting safe and healthy sites through next-generation integrations Whether securing a workplace, public facility, or school campus, security solutions play a major role in creating safe and secure environments for us to work, visit, or learn in. Yet there is much more to creating safe environments than providing access control and securing buildings – an intelligent, integrated security solution can also protect the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors on site.

Gallagher Command Centre has long supported sites to keep their people and assets safe with integrations designed to meet health and safety and operational requirements.

Command Centre v8.70, released in May 2022, has stepped this up again with the introduction of a next-generation integration between Gallagher and HALO Smart Sensor – a comprehensive health and safety tool able to detect substances in the atmosphere, as well as light, pressure, temperature, humidity, and sound.

Gallagher is one of the first access control manufacturers to integrate with HALO Smart Sensors. The integration allows HALO events and alarms to be displayed, monitored, and reported on within Command Centre software, saving time and delivering better situational awareness by providing a single interface for all events and alarms.

Phil Murphy, Sales Manager for Gallagher, says this is an exciting integration that offers a number of significant benefits, particularly for schools and other educational facilities.

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incidents of bullying or aggression, or as locations for students to carry out activities like vaping.

“Our integration with the HALO Smart Sensor helps address these concerns. With the ability to detect changes in pitch associated with aggression, as well as detecting spoken keywords – such as a call for help – schools can now receive alerts of any fights or bullying in these areas.”

Not just of benefit to schools – this technology is also ideal for court rooms, hospitals, or any areas where the use of a camera or microphone would be inappropriate.

The vaping epidemic is a considerable concern for schools – with a 2021 study reporting that nearly 20% of students are vaping daily or several times a day. The HALO Smart Sensor’s ability to detect vape and send alerts through Gallagher Command Centre supports schools to crack down on incidents of students vaping on campus.

The COVID-19 pandemic and recent cold and flu season has highlighted the importance of maintaining air quality through proper ventilation in classrooms and public facilities. We know that the risk of

becoming unwell increases if people are in close contact in poorly ventilated indoor spaces. Gallagher’s HALO integration allows sites to monitor their air quality to ensure healthy environments.

As Phil explains, “Ventilation can often be improved by simply opening a window or two; however, this can be easily overlooked, especially in busy environments like classrooms. With the ability to generate an alarm in Command Centre, if the air quality drops below a specified level, sites are prompted to take action sooner than they might do otherwise.”

Further supporting schools to ensure healthy environments, the integration can also send alerts if any chemical spills or hazardous gasses are detected in science labs.

“With regular updates to our Command Centre software scheduled each year, we’re excited to continue offering integrations to support safe, healthy, and secure sites,” says Phil.

For more information on how the Gallagher HALO integration supports sites, please visit security.gallagher.com or email sales.nz@security.gallagher. com today!

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New Zealanders among 2022 IFSEC Global Security Influencers Last year’s record showing of six New Zealanders in the IFSEC Global Influencers in Security and Fire has been followed up with three Kiwi influencers in the 2022 edition of the prestigious award programme.

IFSEC Global Influencers seeks to recognise ‘influencers’ in security from around the world; individuals who have played a key role in driving technological innovation, changing regulation, standards or best practice, achieving success for their organisations, shaping important debates, or raising the profile of the security industry.

Nominations were judged by an international panel of two dozen judges across six security categories, including: Security executives; Security end users; Security; Security thought leaders; Security ‘One to watch’; and Cyber security professionals. New Zealanders featuring among the influencers included: Andrew Thorburn, Enterprise, Security & Risk Manager, Atlas Gentech NZ 7th Place: Association Figures/ Academics/Thought Leaders Andrew is a highly experienced and commercially astute protective security and organisational development consultant with a career that spans both the private and public sectors.

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sector leadership, development and delivery of subject matter to special interest groups, such as New Zealand Security Association, ISC2 and ASIS International, and contributes thought leadership pieces for industry online and print publications. He is a past ASIS International Chapter 148 Chairperson and the 2018 New Zealand Security Consultant of the Year.

Andrew has demonstrable experience in local and central government critical national infrastructure projects and is currently working on establishing local, but globally supported, industry leadership and governance awards.

He is continuing to drive for the development of culturally aligned sector training for indigenous people.

Jennie Vickers, founder, Zeopard Security 14th Place: Association Figures/ Academics/Thought Leaders Jennie is very proud to have been the Inaugural IFSEC Global Security Influencer of the year 2021-22, with further Awards in 2021/2022 including as co-winner of the 2021 New Zealand Security Sector Network (NZSSN) Women in Security Awards Aotearoa (WiSAA) ‘Thought Leader’ category, and as a finalist in the inaugural 2022 New Zealand OSPAs (Outstanding Female Security Professional Category).

Jennie has been using her position of influence this past year to connect

people and Enterprise/Government, to secure better security outcomes for others across defence and security.

Jennie describes her expertise as connecting people, building relationships, influencing, problem solving and supporting better business outcomes.

For the last 12 months Jennie has been full time consulting to Fortinet in New Zealand, while previously she was CEO of the New Zealand Defence Industry Association.

Antoinette Murray, Cyber Security Advisor, New Zealand Parliamentary Service 17th Place: Cybersecurity Professionals Antoinette has a Masters in Psychology and a background working in New Zealand’s Intelligence Community.

She currently works for Parliamentary Service as the Cyber Security Advisor, responsible for building a cyber security education and awareness programme, managing the certification and accreditation process of Parliamentary systems, and increasing the understanding and cyber security maturity of Parliamentary staff.

Outside of her role, she has contributed to the wider security sector by founding and Chairing the Government Cyber Security Messaging group; Co-Chairing the Government Security Information Exchange; and Chairing the NZ Internet Task Force Mentoring Working Group.

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New Zealand needs a new gang strategy – political consensus would be a good start Professors Alexander Gillespie and Claire Breen of the University of Waikato write that organised criminal gangs are an intergenerational challenge that should be approached as a bipartisan issue.

The concern about gangs and gang-related violence in New Zealand continues to be highly politicised. Government ministers are under constant media scrutiny and political pressure, with both sides trying to look more staunch on crime than the other. The problem is that these debates often lack history, context or vision.

Every generation panics intermittently about crime, especially when it concerns gangs and youth. One of the earliest New Zealand examples was in 1842 and 1843 when more than 100 male juveniles were transported from Parkhurst Prison. The arrival of these former delinquents and a perceived rise in crime caused concern.

Although a plea by the head of police for a prohibition on further deportations was accepted, the country realised it had a problem.

The following years saw the introduction of new legislation, such as that designed to deal with “vagabonds and rogues” (including the particularly troublesome “incorrigible” ones). This overlapped with generic laws designed to protect public order and keep criminals locked up.

Crime did not stop, but it did evolve. It was recognised as “organised” in the 1920s, well before the first postWWII counterculture emerged. But the country was so shocked by youth behaviour in the 1950s that a dedicated committee on “Moral Delinquency in Children and Adolescents” was established. Its findings on the sexual morality of teenagers were posted to every home in the land.

It was not a huge success. By the late 1950s there were around 41 “milkbar cowboy” gangs in Auckland and 17 in Wellington. By the early 1960s, more enduring brands like the Mongrel Mob and a New Zealand chapter of the Hells Angels were beginning to put down roots.

Six decades of a growing challenge Since then, politicians have swung left and right, wielding sticks and then carrots to deal with the issue.

As we examine in our recent book, People, Power, and Law: a New Zealand History, government responses have moved from involving

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isolated ministries towards multiple overlapping agencies approaching the problem strategically and holistically.

There has also been a plethora of legislation. As well as the continually evolving criminal law, there have been laws on everything from fortified houses and the recovery of criminal proceeds, through to the prohibition of gang patches in public spaces.

While the practicality of many of these laws is questionable, the fundamental point is that none has stemmed the tide. Gang membership reached about 2,300 by 1980. It took nearly 35 years to reach just under 4,000 in 2014, but then only seven years before the numbers doubled again to 8,061 in 2021.

Gang members are over-represented in crime statistics. As of mid-2021, 2,938 people in prison had a gang affiliation – approximately 35% of the prison population.

In many ways, these people have joined gangs for similar reasons for generations: alienation, identity, purpose, respect, friendship, excitement, security and even economic opportunity.

Drugs and gangs But today’s gangs are not the same.

Their scale, methods and social impact (especially overseas) have all changed.

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They’ve become mobile, transnational enterprises worth an estimated 1.5% of global GDP. The ever-expanding global supply and demand for illegal narcotics has impacts everywhere. Although New Zealand Customs’ illegal drug take was down during the pandemic, the overall trend is one of growing seizures and a diversity of offshore suppliers.

Drugs are obviously attractive to gangs. In the first quarter of 2021, methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine netted an estimated NZ$77 million through illegal distribution.

The previous quarter was even higher, with about $8.5 million generated every week. The estimated 74 tonnes of cannabis consumed in New Zealand each year may add up to $1.5 billion to the total.

A bipartisan approach Solving a problem of this scale will require a strategic shift away from treating organised criminal groups like a partisan political game. It’s an intergenerational challenge that should ideally be a cross-party issue.

One way to achieve this would be through a new framework law that encourages whichever government is in power to focus consistently on illegal activity by organised groups. It should

begin with a detailed review of what has worked and what has failed legally, socially and culturally.

There would then need to be an agreed system of political accountability set against known and transparent targets and indicators. But laws and policies designed to deter and punish criminal activity must also be seen in a wider context.

The law does not exist in a vacuum.

The rights of victims of organised crime should be measurably enhanced. And the rights of freedom of association and freedom from discrimination due to group identity need to be reconciled.

We also need to accept that gangs will not simply disappear. Areas for cooperation on shared lawful projects should be found. Helping people safely leave organised criminal organisations would be another priority.

Perhaps the most critical aim of all will be to slow gang recruitment. Of course, that is a fundamental challenge well beyond any single policy or program – to create an inclusive society where the pathways, opportunities and benefits of being a lawful citizen outweigh the alternative.

This article originally was published in The Conversation on 23 June 2022.

Republished under Creative Commons licence.

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More tools for Police to tackle gangs and intimidating behaviour New targeted warrant and additional search and seizure powers, a new offence, and new items added to list of high value goods prohibited for sale for cash aim to disrupt organised crime.

Police Minister Chris Hipkins and Justice Minister Kiri Allan unveiled on 13 July a package of measures to help reduce the harm caused by gangs and make communities safer. These include:

• New targeted warrant and additional search powers to find and seize weapons from gang members during a gang conflict • Expanding the range of offences where police can seize and impound cars, motorbikes and other vehicles • Up to five years prison for a new offence of discharging a gun with intent to intimidate • Police and other enforcement agencies able to seize cash over $10,000 when found in suspicious circumstances • Watches, jewellery, precious metals and stones, motor vehicles and boats added to list of high value goods prohibited for sale for cash over a specified value • Work to strengthen sector-wide approach to address youth crime and reduce offending “Recent brazen gang activities have been totally unacceptable and our communities deserve better,” Chris Hipkins said.

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changes that target this activity as an omnibus Amendment Bill as soon as possible.

These measures follow $562 million for law and order in this year’s Budget, work targeting and removing unlawful firearms off the streets, actually progressing firearm prohibition orders, and investment in 1,800 more police and hundreds more officers focused on serious and organised crime.

“We want to hit gangs and other offenders where it hurts – by taking their guns, cars and motorbikes and making it harder to launder money – while also responding to increasing incidents of intimidation and violence on our roads and streets and in our homes,” Chris Hipkins said.

The announcement also mentioned work underway across a range of government agencies to address the

drivers of crime, including youth crime. “We know people don’t become gang members overnight, and that the causes are complex and often intergenerational,” Kiri Allan said.

“The changes we are introducing today are targeted interventions that will give New Zealanders confidence that Police have the required powers to tackle gang behaviours that make people feel unsafe, and that they are proportionate.

We will continue to ensure we are upping the ante on intervention and prevention measures that are focused on steering young people away from a life with organised criminal groups.

I will be looking closely at the youth justice system in particular to see how we can make changes that will improve both the lives of at-risk young people and public safety over the long term.

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ASIAL Security Conference to explore cyber-physical convergence Australasia’s big annual event will cover key sector trends, including converged security operations, building industry capacity and capability, cyber challenges, and integrated risk management.

The Security Exhibition returns to Sydney next month, and time is running out for you to secure your place alongside top security advisors and decision makers in this year’s ASIAL Security Conference, sponsored by Dataminr.

Make sure you have the knowledge to drive a safer future for your business with expert insights into adopting digital transformations, managing risks, navigating tomorrow’s security landscapes and more!

Day 1 Program Highlights 10:40 AM - NextGen Converged Security Operations: A Roadmap to the Future Join Dataminr’s Luke Coley Senior Director APAC for an exploration into some of the major themes shaping the future of the security industry including cyber-physical risks, types of security models and frameworks, and

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2:40 PM - Panel: Building Security Capability and Capacity Hear from experts; Bryan de Caires (ASIAL), Cameron Smith (NSW Police Force), Gavriel Schneider (Risk2Solution) and John Yates (Scentre Group) as they discuss what is needed to achieve a high standard of security industry service delivery across Australia.

Day 2 Program Highlights 9:10 AM - Botnets and Takedowns - Are We Winning?

From ad frauds and the spread of ransomware to the harvesting of banking credentials, botnet variants, techniques and tactics have continued to evolve following each significant takedown over the years. Hear from Stephen Kho, Avast as he delves into what a large-scale attack looks like and who are the threat actors?

9:50 AM - The Blurring of Physical and Cyber Security - Implications for Security Managers What does the increased intersection of physical and cyber security mean for the security industry professionals?

In this panel hear from Darren Kane (NBN Co), John Fleming (ASIAL) and Matthew Riley (Transgrid) as they discuss how technology has a role to play in the cyberspace.

3:30 PM - An Integrated Approach to Risk Management Most definitions of integrated risk management (IRM) will help you win buzzword bingo, but they won’t tell you about what IRM actually is, or how to apply it. This presentation is about understanding and applying IRM in the real world; the world of issues such as climate change, unprecedented population, geopolitical instability, the internet of things, and artificial intelligence.

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Overseas investments and New Zealand’s strategic interests Rebecca McAtamney, LINZ’s Head of Regulatory Practice and Delivery, describes the role of the National Security and Public Order regime in overseas investments in Strategically Important Businesses are in New Zealand’s interests.

Rebecca McAtamney is LINZ’s Head of Regulatory Practice and Delivery

New Zealand’s ability to maintain effective defence forces and gather intelligence is vitally important to our national security. We also have international obligations to manage the sale and export of military and dual-use goods and technologies. The National Security and Public Order regime is in place to ensure overseas investments in strategically important businesses and infrastructure are in New Zealand’s interest.

The Overseas Investment Office (OIO) has a range of helpful information and is available to answer any questions.

New Zealand’s defence forces and intelligence agencies play a pivotal role in ensuring our country’s national security.

As a country we need to maintain a credible defence force to protect our people and the natural resources that underpin our economy and play our part in multi-national operations. We need to be able to carry out search and rescue operations on land and far out to sea, as well as respond when disaster strikes - at home or across the region.

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threats of violence and longer-term efforts to interfere with our society and democracy. We also need to protect our critical infrastructure, important institutions and the intellectual property that will drive our future economic success.

The people who go to work in defence and intelligence help ensure our country’s national security and public order and are committed to making a difference. They can’t and don’t do it alone though. Our agencies rely on businesses across the country that supply them with the equipment, technology and support services they need to perform their role.

These businesses are likely to be an attractive investment proposition to overseas investors. Most investors have good intentions and see a quality investment that aligns with their business. They often also bring benefits to New Zealand such as access to new technology and expertise. Some, however, may have other motivations.

As a country we need to make sure overseas investments are in our national interest, particularly when the investment involves a business that is strategically important.

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businesses, business assets and fishing quota. The Act sets out different requirements for different types and amounts of investment.

The National Security and Public Order (NSPO) regime is in place to assess overseas investments of less than $100million into Strategically Important Businesses, where particular thresholds are met.

This applies to businesses that are critical direct suppliers to the New Zealand Defence Force or intelligence agencies and to producers of military and dual-use technology.

The system also applies to major financial institutions, businesses that hold sensitive information about New Zealanders, as well as important infrastructure such as ports, airports, and the electricity system, and the businesses that operate them.

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a strategically important business or its assets.

The NSPO regime gives the Minister of Finance power to, where necessary, call in an investment for closer scrutiny and for the Government to take action to mitigate risks if a foreign investment is assessed as presenting a significant national security risk. There is a high bar for taking action, but there are powers to impose conditions, and even unwind transactions and order the disposal of assets where that is needed to mitigate risk.

Strategically important businesses Some suppliers are particularly important to our defence forces and intelligence agencies being able to perform their roles and are listed as Critical Direct Suppliers under the Overseas Investment Act. These businesses have access to information, supply equipment and services, and

may have access to bases and facilities.

These Critical Direct Suppliers are Strategically Important Businesses under the Overseas Investment Act. Some suppliers are published on the Overseas Investment Office website, but some are deliberately unpublished due to the confidential nature of their involvement. Businesses that are unpublished Critical Direct Suppliers are aware of their status and are responsible for advising any prospective investor.

Businesses that produce, research, or maintain military or dual-use goods and technologies are also strategically important.

So too are businesses that supply services to government agencies important to New Zealand’s security and international relations. This includes any business that holds information on the staff, operations, or information holdings of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, NZSM

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Mandatory notifications It is a legal requirement under the Overseas Investment Act to notify the OIO of any overseas investment in a Critical Direct Supplier to the New Zealand Defence Force, New Zealand Security Intelligence Service or Government Communications Security Bureau.

It is also mandatory to notify the OIO of any overseas investment in a business that produces, researches, develops or maintains military or dualuse goods or technologies.

Notifications are free and must be made before the investment takes place.

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sets about the staff and operations of listed government agencies, is voluntary but recommended. It is free to notify, and initial assessments are usually completed within 15 working days. Again, further assessment is only needed if a significant risk is identified.

A notification can be made before an investment takes place or up to six months afterwards. If a notification is made, and the OIO gives a Direction Order to proceed, the investment will receive ‘safe harbour’ and will not be subject to further overseas investment scrutiny. If no notification is made, the investment can be scrutinised at any point in the future.

Large investments Strategically important businesses and overseas investments come in many different shapes and sizes, and some investments may be worth more than $100 million. Overseas investments of more than $100 million are automatically classed as significant business assets and need consent under the Overseas Investment Act. Overseas investments of this size in strategically important businesses or involving a foreign government

investor also require a mandatory national interest assessment.

Get in touch This is a complex area of law and we do recommend seeking expert legal advice.

More information on the NSPO regime and how to make a notification, as well as other aspects of the Overseas Investment Act is available on the OIO website. Our team is also available to answer questions about whether a proposed investment falls within the NSPO regime.

We recommend contacting us before making a notification so we can help to clarify the information we need and make the process smoother and faster. You can get in touch via our website: www.linz.govt.nz.

Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand’s Overseas Investment Office is responsible for regulating overseas investment into New Zealand. The OIO manages the process for receiving and assessing applications and notifications from overseas investors, supporting the Ministers who make decisions on applications, and making some decisions under delegated authority.

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NZSA CEO’s July Report NZSA CEO Gary Morrison talks Fair Pay Agreements, Fair Trading Act; Literacy and Numeracy Modules, PSPLA complaints process, legislation updates, and more.

I have enjoyed being on the NZSA stand at the MEGA/ Facilities Integrated show at the Auckland Showgrounds last week.

Gary Morrison is CEO of the New Zealand Security Association (NZSA). A qualified accountant, Gary was GM of Armourguard Security for New Zealand and Fiji prior to establishing Icon Security Group.

After two years of Covid cancellation, it was great to see this year’s show proceed and a great turnout from security providers – both as exhibitors and visitors/customers.

As per normal there was a wide range of new product launches and technological advancements on show and the security stands were heavily patronised.

Discussion topics with our members reinforced what I’m hearing during the regional visits – most security providers are extremely busy but facing continued margin pressure with supply chain difficulty, on-going cost increases and stretched labour resources.

Without a doubt, the ability to recruit and retain quality staff ranks as the greatest challenge facing the wider security industry currently.

This was a key focus area at a recent NZSA Board strategy session and we will be rolling out a number of initiatives later this year and into next year that we are confident will lift awareness of career opportunities and pathways within the security industry and hopefully assist in attracting new entrants to the industry.

Look out for more information on this in coming months.

Literacy and Numeracy Modules We are pleased to advise that the final three modules that form the Literacy and Numeracy resource are now available for access and downloads via the NZSA website. The full resource covers the following modules:

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Leaders Introduction Effective Communications Time management Health and Safety in the Workplace Customer Service and Professionalism • Working shift work • Behavioural awareness and selfawareness • Identifying and delivering learner development needs Whilst intended to be used as a package, the individual modules can also be used on a stand-alone basis to address specific business needs.

Fair Pay Agreements (FPAs) As most of you will be aware the Fair Pay Agreement legislation is currently going through the Select Committee phase and will in all probability be passed into law before the end of this year.

Security Guards have been publicly mentioned by the government and unions as one of the first industry sectors likely to be involved in bargaining under the FPA legislation and whilst dependent on a ratification process, it is almost certain that the NZSA, as the peak industry representative body, will be appointed as the negotiating party for industry employers.

Given that the legislation is yet to be finalised or passed into law and that we have yet to formally consult with impacted industry providers, we need to be careful that we do not prejudge our position whilst remaining sympathetic to ensuring fair pay (not minimum pay) for our workers.

However the NZSA Board has significant concerns with regards to the proposed legislation. We will outline these concerns in detail in upcoming August /September 2022

communications to employers who are likely to be impacted by the introduction of FPA’s however in general they cover the following: • The compulsory nature of the agreements where a small group (10%) can mandate bargaining.

• The potential to impact on to the 24/7 operations of businesses required to meet customer needs.

• The risk of promoting a “contracting model” where contracted workers are exempted from the legislation.

Our communications will also cover our proposed approach in ensuring that all impacted security providers can have their say and indicative timelines as they currently stand.

Fair Trading Act The NZSA Code of Professional and Ethical Conduct includes the requirement that members shall be factual and accurate when providing information about their services and the services of any company that they represent.

This places an onus on our members to be cognisant of the requirements of the Fair Trading Act 1986, and to ensure their business is compliant with those requirements.

In conjunction with this, we would like to remind members of the importance of regularly checking their company websites and marketing/ promotional materials to ensure that August / September 2022

contents are both factual and accurate.

As an example, we have been made aware of several security providers (members and non-members) who have decided to close their monitoring centres and move to a bureau service provider however their websites and promotional materials still refer to owning and operating in-house Monitoring and Communication Centres.

Our legal advisor has reviewed these scenarios and has stated that such claims, even if inadvertent, would fall within the prohibitions as set out in the following sections of the Fair Trading Act 1986: • Section 11. Misleading conduct in relation to services, • Section 12A. Unsubstantiated representations, and • Section 13. False or misleading representations.

This also extends to any wording used in company websites and promotional materials that seeks to infer services are provided in-house or internally when in fact the service is subcontracted to a specialist provider.

This may relate to any service and examples that may be deemed as misleading statements when the service is subcontracted include: • “We monitor security alarms nationwide from our dedicated monitoring centre”.

• “Our patrol staff will respond

immediately”.

• “Our security technicians are highly trained and experienced”.

The NZSA will adopt a proactive approach in raising this issue with members, including as a requirement within the Member Accreditation process, however we strongly recommend that members ensure they understand the requirements of the Fair Trading Act and implement regular checks within their business to ensure compliance.

PSPLA Complaints Process As members may have seen in the press recently, the Registrar for the PSPLA has made several determinations with regards to the granting of conditional licences to individuals who are, or have been, gang members.

Whilst we do not necessarily endorse some of the outcomes, it is important that we recognise that our current Registrar, Trish McConnell, has been extremely proactive in improving processes and processing timelines, and in lifting the level of professionalism and licensing enforcement within the PSPLA. One of the initiatives introduced

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and the increasing effectiveness of the PSPLA and the CIPU (Complaints, Investigation and Prosecution Unit) team within the Department of Internal Affairs that investigates issues concerning the licensing of private security personnel.

For those who wish to make a complaint about a security operator (company or individual) or to object to people applying to work in this area, the process is on-line and very simple.

Please see the PSPLA website.

We would also like to remind our members of the importance of submitting a complaint if you have cause to dismiss a staff member for serious misconduct (particularly if involving theft or assault).

Unless a complaint is lodged, it is quite probable that the individual will find alternate employment with another security provider and in all likelihood, act in detriment to their employer and the reputation of the industry.

As noted, the complaint process is on-line and simple to complete (takes less than 5 minutes) however as a note of guidance we would recommend that when providing your detail, you use your company name rather than personal name as details may be provided to the other party.

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Legislation Updates Members should be aware of the impending introduction of the following legislative changes: 1. New whistleblowing legislation The Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Act 2022 comes into force on 1 July 2022.

The new legislation makes it easier for workers to raise concerns about serious workplace misconduct. This may include breaking the law or risky behaviour through: Gross negligence, such as failing to take care of people, property or the environment Mismanagement, such as organising or controlling things poorly.

Failing to comply with health, safety and environmental obligations.

The Act also provides protection for employees and other workers who report violations. While business owners don’t need to have whistleblower policies in place it is in your interests to be aware of what the Act covers.

Changes in the Act include: • Extending the definition of serious wrongdoing • Allowing people to report misconduct directly or to an authorised person other than the employer • Improving protection for whistleblowers • Detailing the types of retaliation

and victimisation whistleblowers are protected from.

2. Engaging Independent Contractors Changes to the Fair Trading Act 1986 come into force in August 2022. They may have consequences to businesses engaging independent contractors such as Patrol Contractors. “Trade” in the new legislation includes (but is not limited to) any business, industry, profession etc relating to the supply of good or services.

Protections against unfair contract terms have been extended to cover standard form small trade contracts.

“Standard Form” means “take it or leave it” contracts with no opportunity for negotiation. “Small trade contracts” are between parties engaged in trade (not a consumer contract) where the value is less than $250,000 annually, from when the relationship first starts. Unfair contract terms might include a contract that allows one party to terminate, or vary the terms, but not the other. There is also a new prohibition against unconscionable conduct and various other changes.

For security providers who utilise independent contractors, we would suggest that you review the changes and ensure compliance.

As always, we welcome all comments and feedback on NZSA or industry issues and activity.

Keep safe and well.

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The Evolution of Physical Security Systems By strengthening their physical security systems, organisations can better adapt to uncertainty and enhance their business operations, writes George Moawad, Country Manager ANZ at Genetec.

As organisations have adapted to new working conditions and to changing priorities since the start of the pandemic, they have also started to closely review how data gathered from their physical security systems can optimise, protect, and enhance their business operations in unique ways.

Larger organisations especially are seeing value in the data gathered by their physical security systems, with more than 46 percent saying they use their security systems to improve overall business efficiency, productivity, and asset optimisation.

It is not surprising then to see why physical security has evolved from the days when it was deployed as a reactionary measure to fight crime and it’s now central to business digital transformation plans, with unified security platforms helping unlock value from the data gathered across physical security systems, allowing organisations to proactively address unforeseen events and unfolding challenges.

As we emerge from the pandemic, organisations are also contending with significant new undercurrents around changes to the physical dimension of work and a corresponding need to achieve operational resilience through integrated risk management.

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Genetec’s State of Physical Security Report found organisations are also focused on addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities, adopting cloud-based solutions and driving enterprise transformation by integrating key insights gathered from their physical security systems’ data.

Genetec’s State of Physical Security Report In the early days of the pandemic, managing employee and visitor safety were the top priorities, but this year’s report found, not surprisingly, that cybersecurity has now taken over as the number one challenge to address and invest resources in, while visitor management dropped to fifth position.

One of the key reasons for this shift in focus is the rapid increase in the number of employees working remotely, specifically physical operations staff. More than 25% of physical security options staff are now set up to work remotely which, whilst offering considerable advantages, also unlocks increases in cybercrime potential.

As a result, respondents have re-prioritised budgets, with 36 percent of respondents increasing their investment in cybersecurity related tools for physical security and 49 percent planning to invest in video analytics. More than half of the State of Physical Security Report respondents noted they will at least maintain or increase their investment in physical security between 10 and 50 percent.

Driving cloud adoption While most physical security deployments still remain on-premises thanks to cybersecurity concerns, 35 percent of respondents in Genetec’s report noted the pandemic had either triggered or accelerated their physical security cloud strategy in the last 12 months.

All signs suggest the trend toward the cloud is set to continue, with 47% of companies who have currently less than half their physical security environment deployed to the cloud, indicating they plan to further deploy their security solution to the cloud.

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Moving physical security environments to the cloud or hybrid cloud offers significant benefits including the ability to enable remote monitoring and functionality across video and camera control, recording management, system health maintenance and applying firmware updates and software patches. For example, the adoption of cloud-based video analytics in particular has now become the newest trend in physical security, with 49% of organisations looking to invest in it.

No matter the installation objective or size, organisations can minimise system maintenance and costs, while enhancing their cyber resilience using cloud solutions, enjoying a shared responsibility for security between the cloud provider and organisation.

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technology to solve problems, physical security departments have proven that they play a mission-critical role in the digital transformation of organisational processes and in addressing new challenges for their organisations.

Having sufficient data management and structure is key to unlocking additional value from data gathered across physical security systems, and larger organisations intend to invest in data management solutions to advance or improve the functionality of their physical security environment in the next year.

91 percent of respondents now report running both video surveillance and access control in their physical security deployments, allowing them to handle visitor management solutions, capacity management and remote access.

Additionally, exploring how physical security and IT departments

can work together as a unified team to develop a coordinated strategy for hardening systems based on a common understanding of risk, responsibilities, strategies, and practices will be critical to improve security monitoring across all network-connected physical security devices, strengthen protection measures for these devices, implement encryption on video streams and data, enhance access defences with multifactor access authentication and improve updates management.

By strengthening their physical security infrastructure and aligning it with data and privacy protection policies, and in that investing in a unified physical security solution deployed through cloud-enabled services, organisations can take a strong step towards adapting to their uncertain future, as well as optimise and enhance business operations into the future.

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Research highlights IT security teams are ‘running to keep up’ New global research reveals 84 percent of organisations – more in New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia – experienced an identity-related security breach in the past 18 months.

According to the research, three quarters of organisations will fall short of protecting privileged identities because they won’t get the support they need, and that identity security is a priority for security teams, but 63 percent believe it is not well understood by executive leaders Delinea, a leading provider of Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions announced on 27 July findings from a global survey of 2,100 IT Security Decision Makers (ITSDMs).

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The survey found that 60 percent of respondents believe their overall security strategy does not keep pace with the threat landscape, and that they are either lagging behind (20 percent), treading water (13 percent), or merely running to keep up (27 percent).

Delinea conducted its research during June 2022 to understand what IT security leaders are doing to reduce the risk of a privileged account or identity-based attack. An online survey of IT and security professionals in 23 countries – including New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia –polled attitudes towards

identity security and the protection of privileged identities.

The report also highlights differences between the perceived and actual effectiveness of security strategies. While 40 percent of global respondents believe they have the right strategy in place, 84 percent of organisations reported that they have experienced an identity-related breach or an attack using stolen credentials during the previous year and a half.

In New Zealand and Australia, only 33 percent of respondents believe they have the right strategy in place, with 96 percent having experienced a breach or attack. In Singapore and Malaysia, on

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the other hand, 47 percent believe they have the right strategy in place, even though 88 percent had experienced a breach or attack.

Identity security is a priority, yet board buy-in is critical Promisingly, many organisations are hungry to make a change, particularly when it comes to protecting identities.

In fact, 90 percent of respondents state that their organisations fully recognise the importance of identity security in enabling them to achieve their business goals, and 87 percent say that it is one of the most important security priorities for the next 12 months.

However, three quarters (75 percent) of IT and security professionals also believe that they’ll fall short of protecting privileged identities because they won’t get the support they need. This is largely due to a lack of budget and executive alignment, with 63 percent of global respondents saying that their company’s board still doesn’t fully understand identity security and the role it plays in enabling better business operations.

In New Zealand and Australia, 81 percent say their board doesn’t fully understand identity security; in Singapore and Malaysia, the proportion is 70 percent.

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“While the importance of identity security is acknowledged by business leaders, most security teams will not receive the backing and budget they need to put vital security controls and solutions in place to reduce major risks,” said Joseph Carson, Chief Security Scientist and Advisory CISO at Delinea.

“This means that the majority of organisations will continue to fall short of protecting privileges, leaving them vulnerable to cybercriminals looking to discover privileged accounts and abuse them.”

Lack of policies puts machine identities at great risk The research reveals that, despite good intentions, companies have a long way to go to protect privileged identities and access. Less than half of the organisations surveyed have implemented ongoing security policies and processes for privileged access management, such as password rotation or approvals, time-based or contextbased security, or privileged behaviour monitoring such as recording and auditing.

Even more worryingly, more than half (52 percent) of all respondents allow privileged users to access sensitive systems and data without requiring multi-factor authentication (MFA).

The report brings to light another dangerous oversight. Privileged identities include humans, such as domain and local administrators, as well as non-humans, such as service accounts, application accounts, code, and other types of machine identities that connect and share privileged information automatically. However, only 44 percent of organisations manage and secure machine identities, while the majority leave them exposed and vulnerable to attack.

“Cyber criminals look for the weakest link and overlooking ‘non-human’ identities – particularly when these are growing at a faster pace than human users – greatly increases the risk of privilegebased identity attacks,” Carson added.

“When attackers target machine and application identities they can easily hide, moving around the network to determine the best place to strike and cause the most damage. Organisations need to ensure machine identities are included in their security strategies and follow best practices when it comes to protecting all their IT ‘superuser’ accounts which, if compromised, could bring the entire business to a halt.”

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Social Engineering: Cybercriminals posing as journalists or Twitter employees In attacks that typically aim to harvest credentials, cybercriminals are stealing personal information via fake security alerts and by purporting to be journalists seeking comment.

Cybersecurity experts at Poofpoint have recently noticed tactics that hackers from Iran and Turkey have been using in 2022 to steal credentials.

The attacks include cybercriminals sending malicious emails stating that a user’s Twitter account has been hacked or a journalist’s request for the online interview.

“The report by Proofpoint focuses on the effect these attacks have on journalists,” said Daniel Markuson, a cybersecurity expert at VPN service provider NordVPN. “However, we have seen numerous times how ordinary people get their personal information stolen in phishing schemes. Hackers learn from each other, and it is only a matter of time that those tactics will be used on regular users.”

Know your enemy: What are the newest tactics?

Fake Twitter security alert During this attack, hackers – often from Turkey – send an email with a request to change a person’s Twitter account password because of a suspicious login from a new location.

If a victim clicks on the link supplied in the email, they are taken to a credential-harvesting landing page that impersonates a Twitter login page to reset their password.

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Impersonating a journalist Typically performed by Iranian hackers, this attack involves impersonation. The hacker pretends to be an international journalist and asks for comments from their targets. If the victim agrees, the hacker sends them an invitation to a virtual meeting with a malicious link that leads to a credential-harvesting form or infects the device with malware or an IP tracker.

How to tell if it’s a phishing email If you know what to look out for, detecting phishing scams is pretty easy.

The clues are often hidden in plain sight.

A generic greeting. Don’t trust emails addressed to “Sir/Madam,” or “Ms/Mr.” Always be aware of language and fluency: shortened words, slang, and spelling errors are a dead giveaway.

Minor changes in the domain name.

The domain name is whatever comes after the @ sign in the sender’s email address. Since no two domains can ever be the same, scammers may alter securityalert@twitter.com to read twitter@securityalert.com.

Emails requesting personal information. Especially if you find the link included — be careful. Make sure you trust the source before clicking.

Don’t click on links — instead, hover your mouse on the button to see the destination URL. Check if it looks legitimate and, especially, if it contains the “https” part.

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Hui focuses on eliminating family violence and sexual violence First ever annual hui and National Strategy to Eliminate Family Violence and Sexual Violence signal progress towards the goal of eliminating family and sexual violence.

Minister Davidson confirmed on 27 July at the first ever annual hui to take stock of the work underway to ensure all children, families and whānau can thrive in safe homes and communities.

Speaking to more than 900 representatives of government agencies, tangata whenua, service providers, and communities, Minister Davidson said the Government is on track to deliver all 40 actions in the first action plan for Te Aorerekura - Aotearoa New Zealand’s first ever National Strategy to Eliminate Family Violence and Sexual Violence.

“I am proud of the progress we are making to ensure Aotearoa is a place where everyone can live a life free of family violence and sexual violence,” Minister Davidson said.

“Launched only recently, Te Aorerekura is already delivering results.

For example, the primary prevention and community-led responses that are so importantly prioritised in Te Aorerekura received a significant boost in this year’s Budget,” she said.

“We have also launched new family violence workforce capability frameworks for organisations and practitioners, so more people have the knowledge and skills they need to respond appropriately to violence and enable long-term healing.”

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her with independent advice on bestpractice solutions and approaches for working with, and for Māori whānau.

“Clearly we have a lot of work still to do but I am really proud of the direction we are heading in. Every one of the actions we have taken, both big and small, will add up to a better, safer future for Aotearoa. I know the communities attending today’s hui have been wanting to see this progress for a very long time.

“Te Aorerekura was developed through an inclusive process of engagement and belongs to all of us. I am so proud of this and the work we are doing to move away from the siloed approaches of the past towards much more collaborative processes.”

Progress made in implementing Te Aorerekura, include continued

development of integrated community responses, which are aimed at shifting the way government funds and works with communities to ensure responses to violence are whānau-centric and community-led, recognising the best solutions more often come from within communities.

Budget 2022 invests $37.6m into primary prevention initiatives including E Tū Whānau, Pasefika Proud, and the Campaign for Action on Family Violence as well as supporting the development of new prevention approaches for ethnic communities, older people, and youth.

Funding has been allocated to 11 projects to help prevent elder abuse through the Elder Abuse Prevention Fund.

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International Security Officers’ Day – 24/7 24 July saw social media light up for the world’s private security officers on International Security Officers’ Day as employers, customers, and others took the opportunity to say ‘thanks’.

International Security Officer’s Day (ISOD) falls each year on 24/7, reminding us of the round-the-clock nature of security work, and the commitment demonstrated and personal sacrifices made by security officers day and night to keep us all safe.

Falling this year on a Sunday, ISOD 2022 didn’t light up LinkedIn newsfeeds to quite the extent that it did in 2021, however, there were will plenty of messages of thanks for the world’s security officers.

“Today we’d like to formally recognise and acknowledge all security officers who go about their role professionally, at all hours of the day and night, sometimes in unpredictable situations, to make our community safe,” stated a post from the New Zealand Security Association (NZSA).

“Thank you for your commitment and dedication.”

Across the Tasman, the Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL) posted the stories of individual security officers making a difference for their employers and their communities.

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“Every day, security officers put themselves in harm’s way to protect the public from danger,” stated ASIAL via its website. “Yet few people ever recognise the sacrifices they make.

International Security Officers’ Day… is an opportunity to recognise and thank those people who work behind the scenes to keep us safe.”

Lisa Stockley, Assistant Director (Industry Regulation), Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate at NSW Police Force, posted that the work of security officers is “critical to

public safety, crime prevention and supporting businesses and our economy.

If you see a security officer when you are out and about today, make sure you say thanks and wish them a happy International Security Officers Day!” “As we celebrate ISOD this weekend, the Australian Security Medals Foundation says a big Thank You to these often underappreciated men and women,” posted the Australian Security Medals Foundation.” You have our appreciation, respect and support.”

“Big shout out to all our security teams out there,” posted Tevita Mahe, Risk and Security Manager at Scentre Group. “I’ve had the pleasure to work alongside some amazing men and women who have literally given their all to save lives, protect international superstars and reunite families with their loved ones.

“Often a job that receives more complaints than compliments.

Today I say thank you and celebrate the great acts of bravery I have seen and consistently showing up daily regardless of their own personal trials and tribulations.”

“A lot of people don’t realise that our Awesome Security Officers are looking after millions of dollars worth of assets, are our first responders for any incident ...safety, medical and any other random issue which no one wants to take ownership for,” commented Ramze Rifaie, Security Program Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS).

ISOD was initiated by ASIAL and is now a worldwide event celebrated in Australia, Canada, China, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Macau, India, Singapore, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Thailand.

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Why is it POWERFUL? Do you think that advanced analytics features can be complicated to manage?

Not at all! With Provision CAM 2 you can bring the Face Recognition experience to your device and build your face database directly through your smartphone!

Why is it COOL? The APP allows you to share snapshots or videos with whoever you want via WhatsApp, Facebook, or any other APP installed on your smartphone!

Not enough? We drew inspiration from the latest gaming and smartphone technology to offer you a unique virtual journey: seeing is believing!

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