Client: Australian Electoral Commission

What: Evaluation under ASIO Tech Notes the physical security standards, gaps and compliance with Government requirements

Linked to: Technical Physical Zone reviews 

Providence was engaged by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) to modernise their compliance with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and evaluate physical security measures based on ASIO Technical Notes. This project aimed to identify security gaps and ensure alignment with government requirements.

Providence conducted comprehensive physical security site surveys for all AEC office locations, providing assessments to meet PSPF expectations. A standardised framework was developed to evaluate each location’s security risk profile, ensuring consistency in applying physical security measures across the AEC property portfolio.

Deliverables included the design of an Agency Security Plan, a security risk management framework, and a structured system for adjusting security postures in response to environmental changes. These tools enabled the AEC to manage and report on protective security risks more effectively. Providence’s expertise enhanced AEC’s protective security governance and provided a repeatable method for assessing security maturity across different periods.