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Government Protective Security Masterclass
19 Nov

Invest in the knowledge and skills needed to navigate today's increasingly complex security environment.

Exclusively for Government personnel and DISP members, the ASIS International ACT Chapter Government Protective Security Training brings together leading practitioners and subject matter experts to deliver practical, relevant, and immediately applicable insights across protective security, risk management, governance, compliance, and emerging threats.

Held at the prestigious Hotel Realm Canberra, this immersive professional development program is designed to strengthen organisational capability while supporting the growth of individual security professionals. Attendees will gain actionable knowledge, practical tools, and valuable insights that can be directly applied within their agencies and organisations.

This full-day program is delivered across two concurrent learning streams, allowing attendees to select the training path most relevant to their role, responsibilities, and professional development objectives.

TWO TAILORED LEARNING STREAMS

Two Streams

Whether attendees are technical specialists, security managers, Agency Security Advisers, or security leaders, the two-stream format ensures they can tailor their learning experience to maximise value and relevance.

TECHNICAL

Designed for practitioners responsible for secure facilities, technical security and protective security infrastructure, topics include:

  • SCEC Construction Requirements and Compliance

  • Electronic Security Management

  • Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM), Blast and Ballistic Building Design

  • Audio Security

  • Emanation Security (TEMPEST/EMSEC)

GOVERNANCE

Focused on strategic security leadership, governance, and organisational resilience, topics include:
Security Risk Management
Insider Threat Programs
The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Security
Building Effective Business Cases for Security Projects

 

Security Monitor Setup

This training is ideal for:

  • Agency Security Advisers (ASAs)

  • DISP Chief Security Officers (CSOs) and Security Officers (SOs)

  • Personnel responsible for Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5 and SCIF environments

  • Physical, personnel and information security practitioners

  • Security managers and team leaders

  • Government and industry professionals responsible for protective security

Each participant registration includes:

✔ Full day of professional development delivered by leading security practitioners and subject matter experts in either the governance or technical stream
✔ Networking opportunities with peers from government, defence and industry
✔ Certificate of Attendance for professional development records
✔ Morning tea and lunch at Hotel Realm Canberra
✔ Complimentary ticket* to the ASIS International ACT Chapter Gala Dinner held the same evening

Who Should Attend?

The cost per participant is $595

Why Attend?

In an environment of evolving threats, increasing compliance obligations and heightened expectations from executives and stakeholders, security professionals must be equipped with both practical expertise and strategic insight.

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This program provides attendees with immediately applicable knowledge, contemporary industry perspectives, and valuable professional connections that support better security outcomes within their organisations. For managers and executives, it represents a cost-effective investment in workforce capability, helping staff strengthen their understanding of PSPF requirements, secure facilities, security governance, risk management, emerging technologies, and protective security best practice.

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One day of training. Immediate workplace value. Lasting professional impact.

Event Essentials

Operational Schedule

TECHNICAL STREAM - South High Courtyard

  • 08:30-10:00   Session 1 - SCEC Zone Construction
  • 10:00-10:30   - - - MORNING TEA
  • 10:30-11:15   Session 2 - Electronic Security systems management
  • 11:15-12:00   Session 3 - Hostile vehicle, Blast and Ballistic Design
  • 12:00-01:30   - - - LUNCH
  • 01:30-15:00   Session 4 - SCEC Zone Construction
  • 15:00-16:30   Session 5 - SCEC Zone Construction

Operational Schedule

GOVERNANCE STREAM - Boardroom

  • 08:30-10:00   Session 1 - Enterprise Risk Management

  • 10:00-10:30   - - - MORNING TEA

  • 10:30-12:00   Session 2 - Building a Business Case

  • 12:00-01:30   - - - LUNCH

  • 01:30-15:00   Session 3 - Insider Threat Management

  • 15:00-16:30   Session 4 - Behavioural Intelligence and AI Risk Management

Attendee Logistics

The ACT Chapter events are hosted at premier institutional venues across Canberra. We ensure high-level security protocols and professional catering for all full-day sessions. Private parking is typically available for registered attendees. For the Gala Dinner and Awards, formal attire is required. Government training sessions follow a professional business standard.

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