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Protective security and T4
'Protective security' is a combination of procedural, physical, personnel, and information security measures designed to provide government information, functions, resources, employees and clients with protection against security threats. ASIO provides integrated protective security advice to Australian government departments, agencies and business enterprises. With the written approval of the Attorney-General, ASIO can provide such services to others, provided that a Commonwealth interest can be shown.
ASIO's Protective Security Section (T4) offers the following specific services to government. In line with government policy, ASIO provides these services on a cost-recovery basis.
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Protective Security Risk Reviews - These involve comprehensive integrated reviews of security threats and the development of recommended protective security measures, using risk-based methodology. ASIO is uniquely placed to include threat-based risk information (National Security Threat Assessments) in the risk review process, so as to assess all known potential sources of security risks. Recommendations will typically propose a mix of physical, electronic, administrative, and procedural security measures to manage the risk.
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Protective Security Advice - ASIO-T4 provides an ongoing specific advisory service for government clients, on how best to protect classified information, premises, and other assets. This advice is tailored to address individual and specific requirements. Advice may address perimeter security, access control measures, CCTV and alarm systems, locks and other door hardware, advice on the construction of new buildings, secure area construction, guarding arrangements, security audits and administrative and personnel security.
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Equipment Testing - ASIO on the behalf of the Security Construction and Equipment Committee, tests protective security products to determine their suitability for use in Australian government facilities, ensure equipment meets the claims made by the manufacturers, and that specific applications and limitations are clearly identified. For further information about how to get security products evaluated please refer to www.scec.gov.au.
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Security Equipment Catalogue - Please refer to www.scec.gov.au for further information.
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Certification of Top Secret Facilities - ASIO is the certification authority, nominated in the Australian Government Protective Security Manual, for the physical security certification of all Top Secret facilities in Australia. Re-certification is required at least every five years. Early consultation with ASIO-T4 is recommended to ensure new facilities and facilities undergoing significant refurbishment have the appropriate level of security built in from the design stage.
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Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM) - ASIO is the certification authority, nominated in the Australian Government Protective Security Manual, for the physical security certification of all Top Secret facilities in Australia. Re-certification is required at least every five years. Early consultation with ASIO-T4 is recommended to ensure new facilities and facilities undergoing significant refurbishment have the appropriate level of security built in from the design stage.
Protective Security Courses scheduled for 2010:
Practical Application of Protective Security within Government (Agency Security Personnel Training 2010) - A four day course designed for Australian Government Agency Security Advisers and Agency Security personnel. The course covers the key elements of protective security and its practical application within government organisations. Topics include Physical Security of Intruder Resistant, Secure and TS Areas, Perimeter security, Fences, Detection systems, Type 1 security alarm systems, Vehicle barriers, Security containers, Lock devices, Security hardware and Administrative security.
In 2010, T4 Protective will conduct this course for Agency Security personnel on the following dates:
- 23-26 March 2010
- 22-25 June 2010
- 19-21 October 2010
(subject to minimum number of suitable applicants).
To apply for this course, an application form can be found here (PDF File 47Kb). Please note, applications for these courses close one month prior to course commencement date. Successful applicants will be advised three weeks prior to course commencement date.
SCEC Endorsed Security Consultants - Please refer to www.scec.gov.au for further information.
SCEC Approved Locksmiths - Please refer to www.scec.gov.au for further information.
Practical Application of Protective Security with Government course applications must be returned to T4 Protective Security by either
Mailing to:
GPO Box 2176
CANBERRA, ACT, 2601
Attention: Admin
or
Email: t4ps@t4.gov.au
Fax: (02) 6234 1218
For any queries regarding these courses, please phone (02) 6234 1217