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Why Avoid Unlicensed Security Installers in Wollongong?

#Licensed Security #Legal Compliance #Wollongong #Home Insurance #NSW Law
• By Herbert @ All Round Tech
A professional security camera installation with the NSW Master Security Licence logo.

In Wollongong, many homeowners are tempted to save a few hundred dollars by hiring a “handyman” from Marketplace or Airtasker to install their home security systems.

However, in 2026, this decision carries significant legal and financial risks that could cost you far more in the long run.

According to the NSW Security Industry Act 1997, any person or business that designs, installs, maintains, or repairs security equipment (including CCTV) for a fee must hold a valid Security Licence.

  • Master Licence: Required for the business to operate legally.
  • Class 2C Licence: Required for the technician to perform the actual installation.

As a certified NSW Master Security Licence holder, All Round Tech provides peace of mind that your property’s protection is managed by a legally authorised professional, meeting the highest industry standards for compliance and insurance.

2. The “Hidden Killer” of Home Insurance

This is the most overlooked risk by residents in Mount Keira and the Illawarra. If your security system is installed by an unlicensed individual:

  • Evidence Issues: In the event of a break-in, insurance companies may challenge the validity of your footage if the system wasn’t professionally commissioned.
  • Claim Denial: If a fault in the uncertified installation causes a fire or electrical damage, your insurer may deny your claim entirely, citing work performed by an unlicensed operator.

3. Privacy & Network Hardening (The SRE Edge)

A typical handyman might just mount the camera and connect it to your Wi-Fi. As specialists with a Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) background, we do more:

  • VLAN Isolation: We keep your camera network physically separated from your personal banking and work devices.
  • Hardened Passwords: We eliminate default credentials and secure your router against public port scanning.
  • Local Storage First: We prioritise reliable local storage so your footage remains yours, even if the internet goes down.

Conclusion

Before you hire anyone to touch your home security in Wollongong, ask for their licence number.

All Round Tech Promise: We deliver professional, legally compliant, and cyber-secure installations to protect what matters most to you.

Concerned about your home network security? Book an on-site assessment today.