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How to avoid Dating & Romance Scams

14/02/201914/02/2019 by Ganapathy Rangappa

Dating these days can be right at your fingertips, a few taps on the keyboard and some clicks with the mouse can easily set you up with your own dating profile.

There are different platforms that can be used for virtual romance such as dating websites, social media, mobile apps and many more. At first sight it seems to be easy to find love but is it safe?

Scammers generally look for vulnerable people. They will do everything in their power to take financial advantage of their victims who have little to no knowledge about their true intentions.

White Card Training in Wetherill Park

08/02/2019 by Ganapathy Rangappa

White Card Training Courses will take place on the 8th and 15th of February with Workplace Training Group. This unit of competency specifies the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work.

Course Cost – Only $135 per person! Corporate Discounts available! Contact James Crilly at 0403 303 877 or jcrilly@wptg.edu.au to enroll today! Be quick, there are only a few spots available!!!

White Card Cost– $34 or $28 if lodged online. Location- 4/369 Victoria Street, Wetherill Park NSW 2164

Source – https://wptg.edu.au/2019/02/06/white-card-training-in-construction-industry/

10 Ways to Keep your Data Private in both Virtual and Real World

30/01/201931/01/2019 by Ganapathy Rangappa

International Data Privacy Day was created with the purpose of increasing awareness and promoting privacy and data protection best practices. It’s on the 28th of January each year that people around the world are reminded to assess and improve the way they use, store and share their personal data.
Southern Cross Group, being an active promoter of online and offline safety, would like to share with you 10 ways to keep your personal information safe.

How to Prevent ‘Active Assailant’ Situations or Stop the ‘Active Assailant’ Utilizing Emerging Technology?

11/12/201811/12/2018 by Ganapathy Rangappa

Welcome to the final article for the year 2018 in the ‘Looking to the Future’ series where I discuss emerging technologies with experts from across various industries. As always, my goal is to share my ideas, knowledge and experience to receive feedback from you to continuously learn and improve.

Whilst there is a broad range of literature on the “Run–Hide-Fight” response to an Active Assailant situation, the theme of this article is “Emerging technologies that can prevent or stop Active Assailants”.

How to Keep Your Data Secure on the Cloud

14/11/201814/11/2018 by Ganapathy Rangappa

What is “the cloud”? No, it is not the fluffy white thing up in the sky, and it is not a physical object either. The cloud refers to the sharing of resources, software and information, allowing information to be stored on virtual servers and accessible via the internet. These servers are designed to manage data, run applications and deliver content or a service. Examples of cloud services include Google Drive, Apple iCloud, Netflix, Dropbox and Microsoft OneDrive. The advantage of using a cloud service is that you can access and edit information on your device anywhere in the world since it is not stored on your hard drive. Although most cloud storage systems encode each user’s data with a specific encryption key, cloud data security has been an increasing concern. Here are some cyber security tips on how to keep your data safe on the cloud.

Looking into the Future of Security

05/11/201805/11/2018 by Ganapathy Rangappa

Welcome to the first in a series of articles themed ‘Looking to the Future’ where I explore the challenges and opportunities that emerging technologies are driving across various industries. As always, my goal is to share my ideas, knowledge and experience to receive feedback and to continuously learn and improve from you.

This article, co-authored with industry expert Scott Taylor COO of Southern Cross Group, explores the various aspects of security from a cyber and physical perspective. Thank you Scott and let’s begin.

Top 7 Halloween Security Tips

30/10/201831/10/2018 by Ganapathy Rangappa

In a few hours the streets will be filled with screaming children, fun costumes and candy wrappers; not to mention the fact that your doorbell will be getting some use. Halloween can be a fun, sugar-filled night with the family but there are certain measures you should take to make sure it’s just that.

1.Be aware of potential dangers
Being aware of potential dangers is the best thing you can do to keep both you and your family safe. Make sure you know where those in your care are, be aware of your surroundings and the level of traffic and pedestrian activity.

Safety Moments with Southern Cross Group

30/10/201830/10/2018 by Ganapathy Rangappa

“A moment is all it takes…” On 23 October 2018 SCG Head Office conducted site visits to check in on their hard-working security officers.

As October is National Safe Work Month and Mental Health Month, we facilitated discussions with our Security Officers regarding Safe Work Practices and maintaining mental health and well-being. We were happy to hear that our Security Officers were a tight-knit group who looked after one another both inside and outside of working capacities

Is Technology a Threat or an Advantage to Security Guards?

12/10/201829/10/2018 by Ganapathy Rangappa

Technology progresses every single day and with regards to security, the technology changes affect both the attacker and the defender. New devices, newly tailored software and even robots are being utilized to help perform tasks in our daily routines. It’s all about efficiency and quality. Security is no exception when referring to technological change and its benefits to delivering exceptional results. Particle and temperature sensing robots with live CCTV connection, facial recognition and identifying repeat offenders and Drones overseeing crowd density at events are all great examples of effective use of new technology to mitigate security risks. Security guards should be ahead of technological trends to maximize people’s safety and wellbeing.

Should security guards use technology at work or continue doing with current methods? As we are in a constantly changing society, it can be a battle to try and keep up with technological trends. But if we want to be a leader in the industry and remain relevant, we must embrace these technological changes.