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The Ultimate Guide to Physical Security

A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Physical Security.

What to know about Physical Security

Physical security encompasses the measures, technologies, and practices designed to protect people, assets, and physical environments from harm, theft, or unauthorized access. This domain integrates hardware like surveillance cameras, access control systems, and biometric verification, with evolving digital solutions such as cloud-based management and AI-powered analytics. Understanding physical security is crucial for safeguarding corporate offices, critical infrastructure, healthcare facilities, and public spaces.

Our collection of stories highlights the dynamic intersection of physical security with digital innovation. Readers will find insights into new security camera technologies, cloud-managed systems, unified identity management, and how AI is transforming surveillance and access control. Additionally, we explore the increasing need to merge physical and cybersecurity practices to address modern threats comprehensively.

Delve into case studies on advancements in workplace optimisation through physical security tools, the importance of hardware security keys for multi-factor authentication, and emerging responses to vulnerabilities in legacy systems. This hub offers a comprehensive look at how organisations are enhancing safety, compliance, and operational efficiency through integrated, state-of-the-art physical security strategies.

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Recent Physical Security News

Australians warned over social media clues aiding scammers
Social Media

Australians warned over social media clues aiding scammers

Home Affairs urges Australians to tighten privacy settings as fresh data shows scammers can exploit public profiles, passwords and account recovery clues.

Last month

Brennan boosts sovereign SOC as demand shifts onshore
IT Industry

Brennan boosts sovereign SOC as demand shifts onshore

Brennan folds CBR Cyber into Canberra-based operations as more Australian agencies and regulated firms seek sovereign Security Operations Centre support.

Last month

Australian skincare founder hit by chargeback scams
Data Protection

Australian skincare founder hit by chargeback scams

Sydney skincare founder says chargeback scams have stripped tens of thousands from her AUD $500,000-a-year brand as fraud pressure builds.

Last month

Aurelia Metals lifts site compliance to 96% with Avetta
Productivity

Aurelia Metals lifts site compliance to 96% with Avetta

Aurelia Metals lifts site access compliance to 96% after shifting training and safety checks online with Avetta, improving visibility and incident rates.

Last month

Gallagher Security names Siler to lead SMB & perimeter
Small Business

Gallagher Security names Siler to lead SMB & perimeter

Gallagher Security expands its Australian leadership team with a national SMB and perimeter appointment plus two regional hires in NSW and the ACT.

Last month

Why robust AI governance is key to building trust in agentic AI systems in FY2027
Productivity

Why robust AI governance is key to building trust in agentic AI systems in FY2027

Australian businesses are set to boost AI spending in FY2027, but experts warn autonomous agents need strict controls to avoid legal and reputational risk.

Last month

What modern businesses expect from security providers
Business Continuity

What modern businesses expect from security providers

Modern firms want security partners who can integrate technology, human response and scalable services without disrupting day-to-day operations.

Last month

Australians fear identity theft as online fraud rises
Scams

Australians fear identity theft as online fraud rises

Australians wary of AI fraud checks as Experian data shows 56% have faced online scams or identity theft, with millennials hit hardest.

Last month

ASIC steps up takedown of AI investment scam sites
Social Media

ASIC steps up takedown of AI investment scam sites

ASIC ramps up AI scam fight as it takes down 11,964 bogus investment websites and warns of slicker ads, fake endorsements and cloaking tactics.

Last month

Avocado warns on code repository supply chain attacks
Cloud Services

Avocado warns on code repository supply chain attacks

Avocado urges Australian firms to tighten repository security as the ACSC reissues a high alert on active supply chain attacks and secrets sprawl.

Last month

Australian firms warned over AI & cloud cyber risks
Cloud Services

Australian firms warned over AI & cloud cyber risks

Australian firms urged to tighten cloud defences as Zscaler and Reolink warn AI agents and connected cameras are widening cyber risk.

Last month

Australian firms urged to rethink backup amid cyber risk
Data Protection

Australian firms urged to rethink backup amid cyber risk

Cohesity and Semperis urge Australian firms to move beyond basic backup, warning that fragmented systems and identity compromise can derail cyber recovery.

Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Dubber cuts observability costs by 25% with Grafana Cloud
Government

Dubber cuts observability costs by 25% with Grafana Cloud

Dubber trims observability run costs by 25% after shifting to Grafana Cloud, simplifying metrics, logs and monitoring across its global platform.

Fri, 27th Mar 2026

ARIA conference backs licensing over AI copyright carve-outs
Gaming

ARIA conference backs licensing over AI copyright carve-outs

ARIA conference backs music licensing deals as artists, labels and tech leaders urge AI firms to pay rights holders under existing copyright law.

Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Adactin launches AFIVE AI knowledge platform for firms
Cloud Services

Adactin launches AFIVE AI knowledge platform for firms

Adactin unveils AFIVE AI platform to unify fragmented corporate data, promising secure natural language search and improved staff productivity.

Mon, 23rd Mar 2026

CenTrak adds AI & BLE tools to boost hospital safety
Productivity

CenTrak adds AI & BLE tools to boost hospital safety

CenTrak upgrades ConnectRT with AI analytics and BLE tags to bolster hospital staff safety, asset tracking and vulnerable patient monitoring.

Thu, 19th Mar 2026

AI rollout sees Australia ease identity security checks
Digital Transformation

AI rollout sees Australia ease identity security checks

Australian firms are easing digital identity checks to speed AI rollouts, even as doubts grow over governing non-human access and risk.

Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Survey finds Australians suffering cyber breach fatigue
Data Protection

Survey finds Australians suffering cyber breach fatigue

Survey finds many Australians shrug off data breach warnings, seeing cyber attacks as inevitable despite rising risks and tailored support calls.

Wed, 18th Mar 2026

AI & hardship drive surge in Australian loan fraud
Identity Theft

AI & hardship drive surge in Australian loan fraud

AI tools and cost-of-living strain see Australian lenders block AUD $1.5 billion in loan fraud as money mule cases almost double.

Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Gallagher launches AR installer training for Australia
Education, Learning & Training

Gallagher launches AR installer training for Australia

Gallagher Security is rolling out a trainer-led AR hardware installer course in Australia, with bookings from 1 April and sessions from 23 June.

Wed, 11th Mar 2026

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