ASIAL Security Insider

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, Tony Keane discusses the challenges of running major events. As the Head of Integrity & Security at the Australian Football League, Tony is responsible for the security of over 900 events per year, ranging from Australian Rules football matches to hosting some of the world's largest Cricket matches and a wide array of the leading music act...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we discuss the impact of Generative AI on the future of security video. To help with the discussion, we are joined by Leo Levit, the Chairman of ONVIF, the global open industry forum that’s been setting the standard for IP-based security products for over 15 years. With extensive experience in security technology and a passion for driving coll...

In today’s episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we discuss what it takes to be an effective security leader. Damian McMeekin joins us to help guide us in this discussion. Damian is an experienced senior international risk and issues management executive with a demonstrated capacity to advance, inform and manage sophisticated and effective corporate and international risk programmes, buil...

Years on from COVID, Federal and State governments are still feeling the effects of stimulus handouts. The result is a raft of increasing budget challenges resulting in massive cuts to critical services such as policing. In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Martin Gill from Pertituity Research about the challenges and realities of creating closer partnerships betwee...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with International Sales & Marketing Peter Strohkorb. Peter has built his expertise over more than 20 years in executive Sales and Marketing leadership roles with some of the largest corporations on the planet, such as 3M, Canon and Dell. Since then, he has worked with CEOs, Business Owners and Executive Leaders on three continent...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we are discussing Converged security, specifically how to successfully develop, deliver, and manage an organisation-wide model for converged security.   To help us with our discussion, we are joined by Penny Clarke.   Penny is the Managing Director of Convergence Security Consulting and has 34 years of industry experience across a range of sec...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Oleg Vornik, CEO of Droneshield about some of the specific threats that drones pose to a company's facilities and how drones are being used to enact those threats. We cover issues such as: ·      What critical assets or areas are most vulnerable to drone threats? ·      The likelihood of a drone-related threat occurring at a site...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Ryan Williams about building a roadmap for the successful future of your security business.   Ryan is the Director of the Australian Centre for Business Growth at the University of South Australia. An experienced business leader with a strong track record in creating sustainable business growth, managing turnaround programmes and...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we dive into the newly released ASIAL Security Industry Licensing Report 2025—a data-packed snapshot of where Australia’s private security sector stands today. The numbers are up, the stakes are high, and one thing’s clear: the role of private security in national safety is bigger than ever. But is the industry ready for what’s next?   To help...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we look at the future of aviation security. To help us with our discussion, we speak with Steve Lawson of Paradigm, an aviation security and safety consultancy. We look at the recent alleged security breach at Avalon Airport in Melbourne, the role AI is set to play in baggage screening, and ways in which technology is changing the way organisa...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we explore the evolving landscape for women in the security industry. To help us discuss important issues like career opportunities, challenges, and the pathways to success, we are joined by Hayley Van Loon, Deputy CEO of Crime Stoppers International and Managing Partner, Asia Pacific at Harod, and Claudia Nave, an analyst within the Digital F...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we look at the realities of preparing for and dealing with Blast Incidents. Our guest is Don Williams, a recognised leader in the field of bomb safety and security. In addition to being the author of Bomb Safety and Security, the Manager's Guide, available through Amazon, and the current Managing Director of Layer 3 Services, Don has over 45 y...

In August 2020, the Queensland Security Industry Workforce Development Plan was released, which identified significant challenges and opportunities from emerging technologies, evolving licensing requirements, changing workforce demographics and adjustments to training packages. Coupled with the increasing complexity of the profession and the significant role that the industry plays in keeping Quee...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Professor Jon Whittle about the potential impact of AI on the future of security. Jon is the Director at CSIRO's Data61, Australia's national centre for R&D in data science and digital technologies. With over 800 staff and affiliates, partnerships with industries across almost every sector, and collaborations with over 30 Uni...

In this episode of the Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Australian Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind. In addition to her current role as the Australian Privacy Commissioner, Carly has a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, A Masters in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science and is the former Legal Director for Privacy International and most recently,...

As we head into the holiday season, retail sales, increased travel, live events and social engagements can all make for a busy and sometimes hostile environment for security personnel. In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Trevor Lawson, Director - Asia Pacific Region, Verbal Judo Australia. I have over 20 years of experience in frontline security in the health secto...

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we speak with Neil Fergus, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Intelligent Risks Pty Ltd. Neil founded Intelligent Risks in 2001 following a 20-year career in the Australian Government; including roles as a senior diplomat, as Manager Middle East and as the Principal Operations Adviser. He has since led IR’s growth into becoming a pre-eminent internati...

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we explore the issues surrounding the challenges of social media and artificial intelligence, specifically in the context of online radicalisation. How are these tools being used by extremist groups to target and radicalise at-risk individuals? Why has online radicalisation risen in recent years? What can be done to prevent this type of activity, an...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Matthew Curtis, one of the authors and a principal driver of the new ISO 22340 Security and Resilience — Protective Security — Guidelines for an Enterprise Protective Security Architecture and Framework, the first-ever standard providing guidance on protective security. This new standard has been developed and completed within th...

Technologies such as AI are playing a transformative role in shaping the security services landscape in Australia. The pace of technology advancements is revolutionising traditional security practices, enhancing operational efficiencies and addressing evolving security challenges. Security has become a critical business risk for boards. As a result, there is a growing understanding of the imperati...

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we speak with Dr Ivano Bongiovanni. Following a career as a Police Officer with the Italian Ministry of Interior, Ivano took on the role of Deputy Venue Security Manager at the Turin 2006 Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games. Ivano then went on to complete a PhD in Risk Management in international airports in Australia, following which he created a...

The escalating reliance on satellite technology for communication, navigation, and national security necessitates a heightened focus on space cybersecurity. The potential repercussions of a successful cyber-attack on these systems extend from disrupting communication networks to causing physical damage. In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we speak with Gaurav Vikash - Head Of Security...

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we are looking at the ethical development and deployment of AI in the security space. We all know that AI is set to play a crucial role in the future of not just security but society as a whole. Amongst the many challenges around the development of AI, are things like ensuring that privacy, transparency, security, and fairness are paramount in any d...

Data breach class action litigation is one of the primary areas that keeps businesses up at night. Factors such as the emergence of cloud-based storage, the shift to remote work, and the escalation of sophisticated cybercriminal activity have threatened data security. As a result, the number of data breach class action lawsuit filings in the United States doubled last year, going from 604 in 2022...

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we look at what is involved in selling your business. Guests Peter Johnson, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Advisor at ASIAL, is joined by Michael Johns, Director at Aquilla Corporate Advisory and Mark Jason, Managing Director – Link Business Solutions, to discuss everything from the reasons might choose to sell their business, how to prepare a bu...