The Security Briefing

ASC panellists on stage during a seminar session

August 12, 2026 by Mark Tilley

Smart Cities, Smart Security: ConSeC 26

ConSeC 26, is the Association of Security Consultants (ASC) annual conference and exhibition, and one of the UK’s leading events for executive level security practitioners. Taking place on 29th Octobe...

No.3 Squadron F-35A Lightning II aircraft taxi into RAAF Base Williamtown from the US - Image: CPL Melina Young/Defence)

Drone Incursions Put Australian Defence Security in Focus

Unidentified drones have been spotted flying in restricted airspace around RAAF Base Williamtown, putting ...

Aug 13 2026

New Project to Strengthen Protective Security Across Defence and Critical Infrastructure

A new South Australia-backed research project is set to explore how emerging technologies, human-centred ...

Aug 6 2026

Australia Strengthens Maritime Security Ties with Philippines

Australia is strengthening its security partnership with the Philippines, with new funding for maritime ...

Jul 30 2026

Origin Energy Investigates Customer Data Breach

Origin Energy is investigating a cyber security incident after confirming that customer information was ...

Jul 23 2026

NATO's Growing Focus on the Indo-Pacific Signals a New Era for Australia's Security Partnerships

For decades, NATO has been viewed primarily as a transatlantic military alliance focused on maintaining ...

Jul 9 2026

Could a Global Food Crisis Become Australia's Next Security Challenge?

When we think about national security, food is rarely the first thing that comes to mind. Cyber threats, ...

Jul 2 2026

Will this be ASIO's last warning on Australia's Critical Infrastructure?

For years, conversations around cyber security have largely focused on ransomware, data breaches and ...

Jun 17 2026

Can Australia Rely on Global Tech Giants for National Cyber Resilience?

Australia's cyber resilience strategy is becoming increasingly intertwined with some of the world's largest ...

Jun 16 2026

An Australian cyber operations centre or SOC environment with analysts monitoring large digital displays

Australia’s Cyber Strategy Enters a New Phase: Horizon 2

Australia's cyber security strategy is entering its next chapter. This month, Home Affairs Minister Tony ...

Jun 11 2026

LPCB Live Testing Lab to Make Australian Debut at TSE Australia

Melbourne, Australia: A popular feature of Europe’s leading security exhibition is set to make its Australian ...

Jun 9 2026

Why Australia's Undersea Cables Have Become a National Security Priority

When most people think about critical infrastructure, they think about power grids, airports or ...

May 30 2026

Australia’s Foreign Policy Faces a More Complex Security Landscape

Australia’s foreign policy agenda is becoming increasingly shaped by defence, strategic resilience and ...

May 20 2026

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