Demystifying SCEC

On 10/03/2022

Demystifying SCEC – SCEC is an acronym for the Australian Government’s ‘Security Construction and Equipment Committee’ (www.scec.gov.au). Compliance with SCEC requirements is often sought in requests for quotes and tenders issued by the Australian Government, and suppliers to government who are required to comply with official security policy and standards. SCEC is a standing interdepartmental...

A Meandering Recent History of The Insider Threat

On 14/01/2022

The Insider Threat and the public service The Insider Threat – further confirmation that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is actively engaged in subverting foreign political institutions was made public yesterday, while the unethical (at best) behaviour of some of those elected to the UK Parliament was also revealed [1] In issuing a warning to...

Demystifying the DISP (Defence Industry Security Program)

On 15/12/2020

Demystifying the DISP – The Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) was specifically developed for companies that work with the Australian Department of Defence. Not every entity that works for Defence requires to apply to be a member of the Program, but as a general rule, if project work is potentially sensitive then it will usually...