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01-07-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Advanced Security Group Recognised At Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OPSA's)
Press Release – Advanced Security Group The fourth annual New Zealand Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) took place on Friday, 27 June 2025, at Ellerslie Racecourse, forming part of the ASIS New Zealand Certification Dinner. New Zealand owned, Advanced Security Group ( was recognised with the Outstanding Security Installer/Integrator Award with the business now to go forward to the Global OSPA Awards. Security professionals from across the country gathered to recognise and celebrate excellence in the industry. Awards were presented across 11 categories, with the ceremony hosted by OSPAs founder, Professor Martin Gill. It was commented that 'Advanced Security excels as a national security integrator, leveraging expertise, innovation, and supported by ISO 9001 systems. Judges praised their engagement and comprehensive service base.' The Advanced Security business was founded in 2002 with one branch in Auckland, today the business has 19 offices across New Zealand, the business specialises in government and large corporate physical security. Advanced Security has been recognised through multiple awards over the years including as the Security Integrator of the Year at the New Zealand Security Industry Awards on four occasions. Advanced Security General Manager, Hayden George, commented that, 'this is great recognition for our people and we are immensely proud of what our team does every day to reinvent themselves, the quality they deliver, and the solutions they produce that enhance the safety, security and connection of organisations across Aotearoa. We also congratulate all of the other winners and finalists'. Advanced Security has grown through both organic and inorganic growth; the business has transacted on multiple acquisitions. The acquisitions continue in the wider group as Advanced Group grows out its other technology related businesses to further add to its market offering. Reflecting on the OSPA's event, Professor Gill commented, 'The standard of nominations received this year was again exceptionally high, making it a real challenge for the judging panel. All winners and finalists should be immensely proud of their achievements. All category winners will progress to the Global OSPAs for an opportunity to gain international recognition, while the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient will be honoured with induction into the Security Hall of Fame.' The complete list of 2025 New Zealand OSPA winners are: Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director Ellie Moriarty – SkyCity Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director Nicholas Dynon – Optic Security Group Outstanding Security Team Freight Screening Team – Secureflight Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding) FIRST Security Outstanding Security Training Initiative National Training Programme created by Michelle Macdonald – Secureflight Outstanding Security Installer/Integrator Advanced Security Group Outstanding Security Partnership Asset Upgrade Project – Optic Security Group and Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University Wellington Outstanding Security Officer Shaun Laifone – Global Security Outstanding Female Security Professional Chelsea Wallis – Optic Security Group Outstanding Young Security Professional Ruth Tongotongo – Beca Applied Technologies Lifetime Achievement Kenneth Eccles About Advanced Security Group Advanced Security Group was founded in 2002 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Group and ultimate parent company, TPT Group ( The business specialises in physical security and is a leading provider of technical services in New Zealand. The wider Advanced Group offers a diverse range of products through its group of companies, namely Advanced Security, ASG Technologies, Cablenet, Everlert, Synergy Technologies, and IT Engine. The business operates in excess of 20 offices across New Zealand. For further information about Advanced Group and its services, please visit
Scoop
01-07-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Advanced Security Group Recognised At Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OPSA's)
Press Release – Advanced Security Group Advanced Security Group was recognised with the Outstanding Security Installer/Integrator Award with the business now to go forward to the Global OSPA Awards. Advanced Security has grown through both organic and inorganic growth; the business has transacted … The fourth annual New Zealand Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) took place on Friday, 27 June 2025, at Ellerslie Racecourse, forming part of the ASIS New Zealand Certification Dinner. New Zealand owned, Advanced Security Group ( was recognised with the Outstanding Security Installer/Integrator Award with the business now to go forward to the Global OSPA Awards. Security professionals from across the country gathered to recognise and celebrate excellence in the industry. Awards were presented across 11 categories, with the ceremony hosted by OSPAs founder, Professor Martin Gill. It was commented that 'Advanced Security excels as a national security integrator, leveraging expertise, innovation, and supported by ISO 9001 systems. Judges praised their engagement and comprehensive service base.' The Advanced Security business was founded in 2002 with one branch in Auckland, today the business has 19 offices across New Zealand, the business specialises in government and large corporate physical security. Advanced Security has been recognised through multiple awards over the years including as the Security Integrator of the Year at the New Zealand Security Industry Awards on four occasions. Advanced Security General Manager, Hayden George, commented that, 'this is great recognition for our people and we are immensely proud of what our team does every day to reinvent themselves, the quality they deliver, and the solutions they produce that enhance the safety, security and connection of organisations across Aotearoa. We also congratulate all of the other winners and finalists'. Advanced Security has grown through both organic and inorganic growth; the business has transacted on multiple acquisitions. The acquisitions continue in the wider group as Advanced Group grows out its other technology related businesses to further add to its market offering. Reflecting on the OSPA's event, Professor Gill commented, 'The standard of nominations received this year was again exceptionally high, making it a real challenge for the judging panel. All winners and finalists should be immensely proud of their achievements. All category winners will progress to the Global OSPAs for an opportunity to gain international recognition, while the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient will be honoured with induction into the Security Hall of Fame.' The complete list of 2025 New Zealand OSPA winners are: Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director Ellie Moriarty – SkyCity Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director Nicholas Dynon – Optic Security Group Outstanding Security Team Freight Screening Team – Secureflight Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding) FIRST Security Outstanding Security Training Initiative National Training Programme created by Michelle Macdonald – Secureflight Outstanding Security Installer/Integrator Advanced Security Group Outstanding Security Partnership Asset Upgrade Project – Optic Security Group and Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University Wellington Outstanding Security Officer Shaun Laifone – Global Security Outstanding Female Security Professional Chelsea Wallis – Optic Security Group Outstanding Young Security Professional Ruth Tongotongo – Beca Applied Technologies Lifetime Achievement Kenneth Eccles About Advanced Security Group Advanced Security Group was founded in 2002 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Group and ultimate parent company, TPT Group ( The business specialises in physical security and is a leading provider of technical services in New Zealand. The wider Advanced Group offers a diverse range of products through its group of companies, namely Advanced Security, ASG Technologies, Cablenet, Everlert, Synergy Technologies, and IT Engine. The business operates in excess of 20 offices across New Zealand. For further information about Advanced Group and its services, please visit
Scoop
01-07-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Advanced Security Group Recognised At Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OPSA's)
The fourth annual New Zealand Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) took place on Friday, 27 June 2025, at Ellerslie Racecourse, forming part of the ASIS New Zealand Certification Dinner. New Zealand owned, Advanced Security Group ( was recognised with the Outstanding Security Installer/Integrator Award with the business now to go forward to the Global OSPA Awards. Security professionals from across the country gathered to recognise and celebrate excellence in the industry. Awards were presented across 11 categories, with the ceremony hosted by OSPAs founder, Professor Martin Gill. It was commented that "Advanced Security excels as a national security integrator, leveraging expertise, innovation, and supported by ISO 9001 systems. Judges praised their engagement and comprehensive service base." The Advanced Security business was founded in 2002 with one branch in Auckland, today the business has 19 offices across New Zealand, the business specialises in government and large corporate physical security. Advanced Security has been recognised through multiple awards over the years including as the Security Integrator of the Year at the New Zealand Security Industry Awards on four occasions. Advanced Security General Manager, Hayden George, commented that, 'this is great recognition for our people and we are immensely proud of what our team does every day to reinvent themselves, the quality they deliver, and the solutions they produce that enhance the safety, security and connection of organisations across Aotearoa. We also congratulate all of the other winners and finalists'. Advanced Security has grown through both organic and inorganic growth; the business has transacted on multiple acquisitions. The acquisitions continue in the wider group as Advanced Group grows out its other technology related businesses to further add to its market offering. Reflecting on the OSPA's event, Professor Gill commented, 'The standard of nominations received this year was again exceptionally high, making it a real challenge for the judging panel. All winners and finalists should be immensely proud of their achievements. All category winners will progress to the Global OSPAs for an opportunity to gain international recognition, while the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient will be honoured with induction into the Security Hall of Fame.' The complete list of 2025 New Zealand OSPA winners are: Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director Ellie Moriarty – SkyCity Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director Nicholas Dynon – Optic Security Group Outstanding Security Team Freight Screening Team – Secureflight Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding) FIRST Security Outstanding Security Training Initiative National Training Programme created by Michelle Macdonald – Secureflight Outstanding Security Installer/Integrator Advanced Security Group Outstanding Security Partnership Asset Upgrade Project – Optic Security Group and Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University Wellington Outstanding Security Officer Shaun Laifone – Global Security Outstanding Female Security Professional Chelsea Wallis – Optic Security Group Outstanding Young Security Professional Ruth Tongotongo – Beca Applied Technologies Lifetime Achievement Kenneth Eccles About Advanced Security Group Advanced Security Group was founded in 2002 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Group and ultimate parent company, TPT Group ( The business specialises in physical security and is a leading provider of technical services in New Zealand. The wider Advanced Group offers a diverse range of products through its group of companies, namely Advanced Security, ASG Technologies, Cablenet, Everlert, Synergy Technologies, and IT Engine. The business operates in excess of 20 offices across New Zealand. For further information about Advanced Group and its services, please visit
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
White Hat (an EPAM company) Wins Global Recognition as Outstanding Cybersecurity Consultant
Named winner of the 2025 Cyber OSPAs in London LONDON, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- White Hat (an EPAM company), a premier cybersecurity company acquired in 2021 by the US digital transformation leader EPAM (NYSE: EPAM), won the 2025 Outstanding Security Performance Award (OSPA) in the category of Outstanding Cybersecurity Consultant. The recognition was announced during the official Cyber OSPAs Award Ceremony in London. White Hat CTO Idan Keren received the award on behalf of the company. White Hat was shortlisted in March as one of six global finalists for the award, which celebrates excellence in cybersecurity consulting. The award recognizes individuals, teams, or companies who demonstrate outstanding performance and impact across any area of cybersecurity consulting. The judges recognized White Hat for leading in innovation, with AI-driven security, an attacker-focused approach, and a proprietary solutions delivering demonstrable client impact. Offensive-Led, Proactive CybersecurityFounded in 2013, White Hat delivers cybersecurity services through the lens of the adversary, allowing organizations to proactively identify weaknesses before they can be exploited. The company's client base spans global enterprises, financial institutions, government agencies, and critical infrastructure operators in Israel and around the world. Since being acquired by EPAM Systems (NYSE: EPAM) in 2021, White Hat has more than doubled its revenue, driven by both domestic growth and international expansion. White Hat's success stems from a unique combination of deep offensive expertise, attacker-centric research, and a team of military-grade ethical hackers. The company's proprietary 'Eye of the Enemy' platform provides continuous threat exposure management, while its 360° Incident Response suite supports clients throughout the full incident lifecycle. These are supported by a wide range of services including strategic consulting, threat hunting, APT simulations, and advanced offense-led penetration testing. Nir Tenzer, CEO of White Hat, commented: "We're honored to receive the OSPA for Outstanding Cybersecurity Consultant. This recognition is a meaningful milestone for our team, whose work often happens behind the scenes but has real impact on the resilience of the world's most critical systems. It's a moment to pause, appreciate how far we've come, and recommit to what matters — helping our clients stay ahead in an increasingly complex threat landscape, supporting our partners and growing our expertise." Recognition and GrowthWhite Hat's industry recognition highlights its leadership and commitment to excellence. White Hat's comprehensive cybersecurity services, led by ethical hackers and elite cyber analysts, protect organizations across sectors including government, banking, insurance, and high-tech. The Cyber OSPAs recognize outstanding performance in the security sector. For more information about the awards and this year's winners, visit: | For further inquiries:whitehat@ View original content: SOURCE White Hat Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
