Previous Projects - Connley Walker Security Consulting Services: Security Risk Assessment – Canexpress

The engagement included a detailed site inspection to review the existing physical layout, access controls, storage infrastructure, and environmental conditions. Connley Walker Pty Ltd examined how the facility’s physical security controls supported the safe management of scheduled products in accordance with licensing criteria and legislative obligations.

As part of the security risk assessment process, Connley Walker Pty Ltd conducted consultations with relevant personnel to understand site operations, access protocols, and security procedures associated with the management of controlled substances. These discussions ensured that the assessment accurately reflected site-specific workflows and operational requirements.

The assessment methodology was based on AS/NZS ISO 31000:2018, ensuring that risk identification, analysis, and treatment options were consistent with contemporary risk management frameworks. The assessment reviewed potential security threats related to unauthorised access, diversion, internal misconduct, and non-compliance with regulatory conditions.

In addition to the risk assessment, Connley Walker Pty Ltd incorporated a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) review. This review examined the influence of the built environment on security outcomes, including surveillance opportunities, perimeter control, and site activation.

A formal report was prepared outlining the scope of the engagement, the methodology applied, and the site-specific observations made during the inspection and consultations. This document was structured to support Canexpress in its engagement with regulators and to assist in the implementation of security enhancements necessary to meet licensing obligations.

A site inspection was conducted to gain a full understanding of the building’s layout, access points, lock hardware, and key control infrastructure. This allowed Connley Walker Pty Ltd to assess how access was managed across various zones, including public, restricted, and secure areas. The inspection also informed the development of a revised keying structure that met both functional requirements and security principles.

Extensive stakeholder consultation was carried out during the project to understand the specific access needs of operational staff, judicial personnel, maintenance teams, and contracted service providers. These consultations ensured that the final keying design incorporated practical requirements and reduced the likelihood of operational inefficiencies or key management issues post-implementation.

Following the audit and consultation phases, Connley Walker Pty Ltd developed a new master key system design, including a proposed hierarchy of keying levels, control measures for key issuance and return, and physical hardware specifications. The new system was structured to enhance accountability, reduce key proliferation, and improve the ability to manage access control centrally.

A formal report was submitted to QBuild outlining the findings of the audit, the process of stakeholder engagement, and the proposed master key system design. The report was structured to support implementation planning, procurement, and alignment with government security and access management policies.