Australian Capital Territory Chapter

The ASIS International Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Chapter is dedicated to advancing the security profession across the ACT region. We work closely with our regional and international chapters to extend the reach, value, and impact of our efforts. We foster collaboration across borders, for the benefit of our chapter members. We connect back to a global network of security professionals, while keeping our focus on the unique security challenges faced within the ACT.

We strive to create a community that not only connects security professionals, but also empowers them in and increasingly complex and rapidly evolving security environment.

We provide our members with access to a network of industry peers across various sectors, fostering relationships that encourage collaboration and the exchange of ideas. Our chapter is a hub for professional growth, offering educational resources that span from seminars and workshops to cutting-edge training programs. These initiatives ensure that our members remain informed about the latest security trends, technologies, and best practices.

Through our advocacy efforts, we work to elevate the profile of the security profession in the ACT and beyond. We engage with local and national security policymakers and institutions to ensure that the importance of the security sector is recognised and supported. By representing the interests of security professionals, we help shape the future of the industry and influence the development of policies and standards that impact the profession.

Our commitment to ongoing professional development also extends to members seeking and maintaining ASIS certification. By providing opportunities that count towards Continuing Professional Development (CPD), we ensure that our certified members can maintain their credentials and continue to advance in their careers.

We are positioned at the heart of Australian government, defence, and national security, and the ACT plays a critical role in shaping and administering many of Australia’s security policies and regulations.

The ACT is home to numerous national security agencies, government departments, nationally significant institutions, and critical infrastructure, all of which face some of Australia’s most pressing security challenges. This includes protecting and safeguarding highly sensitive information and assets, high-profile individuals and institutions, while preserving important socio-cultural values.

We recognise the vital role that security professionals play in addressing these challenges, and we support them in building the knowledge and skills required to respond effectively. Any security professional, regardless of their specific field, can gain valuable insights and benefit from being part of our community and the ASIS International network.

Our members work across government, law enforcement, defence, intelligence, and critical infrastructure, as well as consulting firms, security services and security solutions providers. We have members from various backgrounds, including security management, architecture, construction, installation and systems integration, and academia. We are security managers, risk analysts, consultants, engineers, architects, project managers, systems installers, and researchers.

We welcome anyone with an interest in security and extend equal opportunity for anyone to engage with and contribute to our vibrant security community.

Chapters are the heart and soul of the ASIS community, creating professional development and network opportunities at the local and regional level. In Australia, there are chapters representing the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia.

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