As we've heard over the past two days, the threats to art collections are quite real and substantial. So I'm pleased to have been invited to speak here today about how at least some of those threats can be defended against. I'm fortunate to have been privy to the security strategies of a large, diverse range of both public and private sector organisations, including those of Australia's major art museums. So it feels good to be able to offer the benefit of that experience to an obviously receptive audience.
The aim of my presentation today is two-fold. Firstly, to provide a broad appreciation of a strategic approach to security risk management - one that not only effectively addresses security risks, but also makes security compatible with broader corporate goals and concerns. To do this I’ll talk briefly about the importance of an effective security risk management plan and its key features. It's also worth noting that the framework I'll discuss is equally effective in managing fraud risks, and is essentially the same as the approach outlined in the draft Commonwealth Fraud Control Policy.
Secondly, I'll share some examples from my experience about how, despite the best of intentions, organisations unwittingly leave themselves exposed to serious risks. I won't however identify the organisations or even industries to which these examples relate, to maintain their confidentiality. So, if you're a client of the APS here today, relax! However, I can assure you all that the examples, and the lessons to be learnt from them, are as relevant to art museums as they are to other organisations.
