The fundamental principle of any security strategy is that it should be consistent and repeatable, irrespective of which property it is deployed to or the people involved. This is a particularly important consideration for businesses when planning to establish numerous premises. With consistency comes familiarity which ensures that staff will understand the security program, irrespective

We were engaged  by our Client, to perform a desktop security assessment on their various properties across Victoria. The purpose of the review is to identify any areas of risk, that may be present and to provide the suggested remedial and risk mitigation actions in relation to any identified risks. The Challenge: Out of six

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

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

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

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

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

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

86.9% of the security contracts we’ve reviewed over the last 6 years had no form of measurement. The failings during COVID-19 of security companies and the officers tasked with monitoring returned travellers isolating in Melbourne hotels is a case in point. Read our 5-step process to avoid the same failures in contract delivery.

Our workplaces are vastly different today, due to COVID-19 and will continue to be so for some time. The same applies to managing security of commercial properties. Business doesn’t experience less risk when people aren’t at work – just different risk, needing different security methods. What does this mean for managing risk and security in commercial properties? Where should you focus your attention in this new, fluid environment?