Verifact - Our Services: Investigations



	Business System Audits Workplace Practive Reviews System Audits Administration Reviews OH & S Reviews and Inplementation Security Configurations Covert Operations Debugging Workplace Drug Testing Pre Employment Screening Business System Audits Since 1990 we have provided a commercial investigation service across Australia. During this time we have conducted investigations on behalf of Federal and State Government departments, publicly listed companies and private organisations. A crucial aspect to our work is the collection, collation and documenting of information. We understand that information is an asset that has a strong value within an organisation and must therefore be appropriately protected. Verifact Consulting has the technical and management expertise to deliver a range of standards based, quality services that assist companies to meet their Information Security Management System (ISMS) obligations. We provide a comprehensive security auditing and capability assessment service based upon sound risk management philosophy and practices that are fully integrated into your existing organisational, operational and management control systems. Our services include: Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures Surveying Security Risk Management policy & procedures auditing and implementation program Security Threat Assessments & Risk Evaluations Security Risk Treatment & Control Implementation Programs Installation & monitoring of concealed CCTV cameras Workplace Practice Reviews Since 1990 we have provided a commercial investigation service across Australia. During this time we have conducted many thousands of workers compensation related investigations involving our attendance at workplaces to interview staff, review safety documentation and processes, assess systems of work and check statutory compliance activities. We have then reported our findings to assist clients assess liability and potential financial exposure. This has been a reactive role, one usually initiated after the occurrence of a workplace incident or injury. The establishment of a strong, multi-disciplined management team assisted Verifact in evolving the company’s role from the reactive to the pro-active. We use our investigation background combined with senior managers qualified in a range of disciplines from risk and security management, Occupational Health & Safety to Workers Compensation claims management providing corporate clients with a highly specialised and effective service. Our clients can concentrate on their core business activities, safe in the knowledge they are compliant under Statutory legislation, Workers Compensation Schemes, and Occupational Health & Safety standards as well as implementing a culture of good management practice in accordance with AS/NZS 4360:1999. System Audits Media Security: Access & Destruction Registers & Policies Paper & Media physical storage & access procedures Document Audit Trails & ‘Chain of Custody’ processes Disaster planning, recovery & management Media integrity protection procedures Hardware / Software Security: Network Management Configuration / Change Management Malicious Code Protection Back-up processes Event logging & fault tracing E-commerce security Electronic Mail & Office system policy & controls User Identification & Authentication Access Control Policy & Permissions User Access rights Network Access Controls Operating System / Server Access Controls Application Access Control Cryptography Access Monitoring & Auditing Security Patching & Updating Denial Of Service, Virus Code, Sniffer & Data Capture Software, hacking & unauthorised access auditing Communications Security: Network Infrastructure Bridges, routers, gateways & firewalls Internet & other external access controls External read/write devices – policy & control Paper based communications policy & procedures Administration Reviews Verifact Consulting will assist your organisation to implement a Risk Control Policy that addresses: Management & Staff responsibilities; The risk management process; The risk assessment process; Maintenance of a risk control plan; Implementation of accountability mechanisms; Incident Reporting; Staff training (Induction & Periodic); Review & Auditing process. Whatever the area of risk that needs to be addressed, we use a familiar and common risk management process. The basic elements of this process are: Risk Identification Risk Analysis Risk Evaluation Risk Treatment Risk Monitoring & Review Freedom of choice and flexibility backed by proven experience is the key differentiator that gives Verifact Consulting the edge. By working closely with clients during every stage of the risk management process, the terms of reference can be adjusted to suit specific task, process or asset requirements. This ensures every client receives a level of service, tailor made to suit their needs and operating environment. OH & S Reviews and Implementation Verifact Consulting will assist your organisation to implement a Risk Control Policy (OH&S) that addresses: Risk Assessment Review; OH&S systems audit (AS4804); Executive OH&S policy implementation; Management & Staff OH&S responsibilities & KPI’s; Maintenance of a risk control plan; Implementation of accountability mechanisms; Hazard evaluation & control policy; Manual handling procedures; Incident Reporting; Staff training (Induction & Periodic); Preliminary, on-site incident investigation; Review & Auditing process. Whatever the area of OH&S risk that needs to be addressed, we use a familiar and common risk management process. Freedom of choice and flexibility backed by proven experience is the key differentiator that gives Verifact Consulting the edge. By working closely with clients during every stage of the risk management process, the terms of reference can be adjusted to suit specific task, process or asset requirements. This ensures every client receives a level of service, tailor made to suit their needs and operating environment. Security Configurations An effective security structure should include an in-depth policy that sets out management’s approach and commitment to security. The policy should be implemented through the organisation’s security instructions which may include: Definition of Security The Threat Matrix Aims of Protective Security Organisational Controls Responsibility for Security Security Organisation & Duties Security Education & Training Classification & Markings Control of Classified Documents or Materials Transmission of Sensitive or Classified Documents Security of Communications Electronic Processing of Classified Information Storage & Destruction of Documents Security of Buildings Security of Keys & Combination Lock Safes Entry & Access Control Security Behaviours & Responsibility Verifact works closely with key stakeholders to implement an effective and comprehensive security risk management policy. Covert Operations Verifact can provide a covert presence in your company, our operatives are reliable, experienced and trained in detecting the source of thefts.Once the source of loss has been uncovered Verifact are able to offer a full Risk Management Service that can assist you to implement the necessary risk management strategies to significantly reduce the chance of further loss.At Verifact we have over 15 years experience in covert operations and have worked in every environment from heavy industry and mine sites, dockyards and other transport sites to office environments. Debugging Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures: Physical inspection of Electrical / Electronic equipment, telephone lines, junction boxes and ducting. Physical inspection of electrical, communication and service switchboards and cabinets both internal to office areas and within the office building/complex. Electronic spectrum analysis of RF frequency range from 10 Khz to 21 Ghz well above and below the operating frequencies required. Detection includes identification of AM, FM, SSB, SUBCARRIER, SPREAD SPECTRUM, STORE & BURST, FREQUENCY HOPPING, INFRARED, LASER, DIGITAL. A full TSCM sweep will detect RF transmitting electronic listening devices (ELD’s), telephone harmonic transducers, sub-carrier modulators and AC Carriers in the 10Khz to 1Ghz range. Workplace Drug Testing Copy here Pre Employment Screening Copy here