Useful Links

In this section you can browse through useful links to a range of external agencies, organisations and resources connected with ASIS and the security industry in Victoria and Australia.

Although we make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, up to date and relevant, we cannot take responsibility for pages maintained by external providers. If you come across any external links that don't work, we would be grateful if you could let us know.

  • ASIS Australia
    The chapters of ASIS Australia are an essential component in linking members throughout the world. Through monthly meetings, educational programs, scholarship programs, community action, localised newsletters, and more, chapters bring the networking advantages of ASIS affiliation within every member's reach.
  • ASIS International
    ASIS International has more than 35,000 members globally and is the largest organisation for professional security managers and advisers, globally.
  • Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)
    The ACSC’s cyber security mission is supported by the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)’s broader organisation, whose role is to provide foreign signals intelligence and who have a long history of cyber security excellence. ACSC lead the Australian Government’s efforts to improve cyber security by providing advice and information about how to protect you, your family and your business online.
  • Australian Institute of Criminology
    The Australian Institute of Criminology is Australia’s national research and knowledge centre on crime and justice including security. The AIC regularly communicates evidence-based research on a range of topics to inform policy, debate and practice including security and risk management. 
  • Australian Legal Information Institute
    AustLII is Australia's leading online free-access resource for Australian legal information, serving the needs of a multitude of users with over 900,000 hits daily. AustLII is a joint facility of the UTS and UNSW Faculties of Law and improves access to legal information including legislation, decisions of courts and tribunals, and various secondary legal materials such as law reform and royal commission reports.
  • Australian National Security
    The Australian Government is doing all it can to prevent a terrorist attack in Australia. The Australian National Security website outlines the ways the Australian Government is helping to keep Australia safe from terrorism and prepare for and respond to an emergency.
  • Centre for Problem-Oriented Policing (USA)
    The Centre for Problem-Oriented Policing is a USA based organisation that provides readily accessible information about how police can address specific crime and disorder problems. This site is very useful for the security professional, especially in the areas of public and private policing, crime prevention and risk management. 
  • Security Management Magazine
    Security Management is the award-winning publication of ASIS International, the preeminent international organisation for security professionals. The Security Management team offers a variety of ways to stay informed on the latest in the realm of security. 
  • Victorian Government Cyber Security  
    In September 2021 the Victorian Government relaunched its Cyber Security Strategy adopting an approach that reflects 'whole of government' rather than a single or multi-agency design.  The ACSC Annual Cyber Threat Report 2020-2021 revealed a staggering increase in attacks against Australians with an attack reported every 8 minutes at an estimated annual cost of $33 billion.  The 2021 strategy establishes the Victorian Government's cyber approach for the next 5 years with both long-term objectives and a framework for an annual Mission Delivery Plan.
  • Victoria Police
    The Victoria Police website provides information for security professionals from licensing and training across security industry sectors through to current local area crime statistics.
  • Worksafe Victoria
    WorkSafe Victoria is the state's health and safety regulator and manager of Victoria's workers compensation scheme.  With a history of over 30 years, Worksafe Victoria has worked hard with employers and workers to create safer workplaces.  Recognising the changing nature of the workplace and workforce, Worksafe Victoria has embarked on a modernisation program to embed a proactive, prevention-led approach to health and safety in every workplace across Victoria by 2030.