PERTH, UK – FOR RELEASE ON 22nd October 2009
ATM security - BenAlpin launches ATM Lifecycle security checklist
BenAlpin Ltd has just published an ATM Lifecycle security checklist. This checklist is designed to be used as an aide-memoire when designing an ATM security strategy, and also to assist with implementation. The checklist can be downloaded from the BenAlpin website ( and is part of series of checklists and forms that the company produces.
BenAlpin is able to offer a range of consultancy services to support ATM deployers, and also assists companies supplying goods and services to the ATM industry. Its core strengths are the development, audit or review of physical minimum security requirements for ATM estates, and of security policies & procedures for ATM management (and other) operations.
“We have been working in this field since 2000,” said Lachlan Gunn, Director and Lead Consultant, “and we pride ourselves on offering practical support to the industry. In addition to making practical recommendations to clients, we are always happy to work with them during the implementation phase as well.”
BenAlpin has been a member of the global ATM Industry Association (ATMIA) since 2000 and the ATMIA Consulting and Training Practice has recently appointed Lachlan Gunn as an approved consultant.
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(Background data on Lachlan Gunn and BenAlpin follow)
For further information: Email Tel: + 44 1828 686344, Fax: + 44 1828 686888
ABOUT LACHLAN GUNN
In addition to being Director of BenAlpin Ltd, Lachlan is also founder and a Director of European ATM Security Team Ltd (EAST), an independent and ‘not-for-profit’ international user group. EAST has active membership from Banks and ATM Networks in the 31 states that make up the Single European Payments Area (SEPA), is supported by Europol and Eurojust, and is recognised by many central European bodies including the European Commission, the European Central Bank, the European Payments Council and the European Network Support and Information Agency (ENISA). Lachlan designed and launched the website, formed the Board of Directors and designed the membership and revenue structure. He plans and organises member and Board meetings around Europe, liaises with the press and media, produces European ATM Crime reports and a monthly news update, and manages the website and daily operations. For more information on EAST see
He has directly contributed to a white paper entitled ‘ATM Crime: Overview of the European situation and golden rules on how to avoid it’, published by ENISA, which offers information and advice to all EU citizens. He is co-author of the Best Practice Manual for Physical ATM Security and Technical Editor for the ATM Cash Security Manual, both produced for the Global ATM Security Alliance (GASA), was European Security Adviser to ATMIA from November 2003 to December 2004 and was a Judge for the 2003 ATMIA Global Security Awards.
Lachlan has spoken at 12 international security conferences in Europe since 2001 including events organised by NCR, Wincor Nixdorf and ATMIA. He has twice addressed the European Plastic Card and Online Fraud conference, as well as ‘Fraud Europe’ and ‘Fraud World’.
ABOUT BENALPIN LTD
Founded in 2000, BenAlpin is a UK based independent consultancy providing business support & advisory services, and commercial security advice. BenAlpin provides specialist domestic and international security consultancy services with a specific focus on awareness & training, and on the handling, processing, storage, security and transport of cash. BenAlpin specialises in all aspects of physical ATM security, throughout the ATM Lifecycle. BenAlpin has been a member of ATMIA since 2000. For more information visit