Recent News and Updates from Southern Cross Group | Facility Security and Cleaning Insights

Understanding Retail Loss in the Retail Sector

21/03/201921/03/2019 by Ganapathy Rangappa

Retail loss costs us all. Through the increased cost of loss passed on to consumers, the productivity impact of identifying, reporting and restocking items which are no longer on show (supply chain and store), the inherent danger of confronting potential theft offenders through to the cost of implementing protective and proactive measures in reducing loss.

It is estimated that in Australia alone, theft costs the retail sector over $7.5 billion annually. In addition to just theft, retail fraud is estimated to cost over $100m annually. This works out to be on average approximately $450 out of every household pocket. That money would be much better off in your own pocket.

How to Choose a Private Security Company

05/03/2019 by Ganapathy Rangappa

It can be a very daunting task selecting the right Security. Not only is it vitally important to protect your team, customers and physical assets, you also need to ensure that you are selecting a company which can partner with you to protect your brand reputation and image. No longer is it viable to select just the cheapest option as recent investigations have demonstrated the damage which can be caused to a company where their service partners do not comply with employment and security legislation.

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.