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Realistic solutions for controlling depot security risks

construction along a depot fence line with plastic piping lying in a trench

We’re all familiar with fire training, drills and safety measures – just in case the unthinkable happens. At a time when hostile acts are more likely than ever, it also pays for business to be aware of their risk profile for unwelcome intrusions and to be prepared. Recognising the importance of office layouts to personal

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Tailored security solutions within the medicinal cannabis industry

At Matryx, we provide comprehensive security assessments for businesses in a broad range of industries, offering tailored real-world solutions.       This multi-faceted approach is exemplified in the delivery of a complete suite of security recommendations to a business which engaged us to identify risks associated with operating a proposed greenhouse and purpose-built hub for growing and

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Regular risk assessments vital in a changing world

cctv screens monitoring plant and equipment

While many modern businesses have a robust suite of security systems and practices in place, we live in a changing world and it is imperative to continue conducting regular risk assessments. Our work on one such property located in the northern part of Melbourne and in the process of expansion, illustrates how we identified gaps

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Working with the environment to improve safety of a public toilet block

Overgrown bushland behind a rundown local government toilet block that has graffiti

A public toilet block in south-east East Melbourne is our focus for this case study – part of a series of case studies across the industries we specialise in –  looking at what the security challenge was, and how we solved it. Unwanted behaviours with a public toilet block in south-east Melbourne needed to be

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Creative design improves safety for council precinct in south-east Melbourne

physical security consulting local government case study

5 council properties and 1 public open space in south-east East Melbourne are our focus for this case study – part of a series of case studies across the industries we specialise in –  looking at what the security challenge was, and how we solved it. Drug activity, rough sleepers and violence posed a risk

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Shining Light on Council Properties in East Melbourne

Poorly lit council carpark at night

28 Council properties in East Melbourne are our focus for this case study – part of a series of case studies across the industries we specialise in –  looking at what the security challenge was, and how we solved it. Gaps in security practises were supporting unwanted behaviours at 28 locations across the properties of

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What’s The Best CCTV Camera Form Factor?

What is the best and most useful CCTV camera form factor for typical applications? Is it the dome camera, the bullet, the turret, the PTZ or a species of wide-angle camera? CCTV cameras come in all shapes and sizes, with some specifications tending to guarantee they won’t be able to support some professional applications. Read

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Can Low Cost CCTV Cameras Offer High Quality Performance?

Across many applications there are hundreds of thousands of low-cost CCTV cameras being installed. The question for end users and integrators, too, is whether this is a problem, or whether some affordable cameras can meet a testable minimum standard when it comes to operational requirements. Read here

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Selecting CCTV Cameras & Lenses

For integrators and end users, selecting appropriate video surveillance cameras and lenses for a given application throws up serious challenges. Read Here

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On why the ban of Chinese products cannot be justified

The recent security concerns about Chinese products raised by the American government have left the industry divided in terms of opinion. Read Here

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