ISJ: Leaders in Security Podcast

In the latest episode of ISJ Leaders in Security podcast series, Digital Content Editor, Eve Goode speaks with Luke Bamford Senior Sales & UK Projects, Barkers Security Engineering to discuss all things perimeter security. The episode takes a deeper look into certifications like LPS 1175 , how to better protect high security and critical infrastructure sites such as data centres and water trea...

In this episode of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast, James Thorpe, Managing Editor, chats with Joachim Mahlstedt, Chief Commercial Officer DAS at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions and Managing Director of Kentix GmbH. This discussion explores why data centres need defined actions, not just dashboards – and how “sensor-to-action” closes the gap between detecting risk and preventing downtime.

Join ISJ Guest Host, Mark Nuttall, as he speaks with Robert Dodge, CEO of Global Risk Services at Prosegur.   This candid discussion offers insights into security leadership, resilience, the evolving industry and the human story behind one of the sector's most respected executives.

In this episode of ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast Series, Digital Content Editor, Eve Goode speaks with Jody Russell, Senior Solutions Engineer at Ambient AI. The podcast explores how physical security teams are overwhelmed by cameras, alarms, false positives and growing threats. Jody highlights why legacy systems and understaffed security operations centres can’t keep pace. He also explains how...

In this episode of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast, James Thorpe and Lina Kolesnikova discuss how visible security measures influence public confidence, why prevention is difficult to measure and what transparent, responsible security communication should look like in an uncertain world.    Lina is a Fellow of the Institute of Civil Protection and Emergency Management (ICPEM, UK), Co-Founder o...

In this episode of ISJ Leaders In Security Podcast Series, Digital Content Editor, Eve Goode speaks with Cvete Koneska - Global Security Director, Hany Bakr - Senior Vice President of Aviation Security & Maritime and Sebastien Bedu - General Manager (Middle East) of International SOS.  The discussion sees Koneska, Bakr and Bedu explore what organisations need to do when responding to rapidly e...

Join ISJ Guest Host, Mark Nuttall, as he speaks with Robert Dodge, CEO of Global Risk Services at Prosegur.   This candid discussion offers insights into security leadership, resilience, the evolving industry and the human story behind one of the sector's most respected executives.

In this episode of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast, James Thorpe and Matthew Porcelli, MSc, CPP, MSI, F.ISRM, FSyl discuss frontline security, leading with empathy and what it means to experience security as a calling rather than simply a profession.

In this episode of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast Series, Digital Content Editor, Eve Goode speaks with MIRA's Stelian Ilie, CEO and Founder, Madalin Ilie, Sales Manager EMEA and Bianca Barbu, Marketing Director about how the security industry has evolved over the past two decades and what organisations need to do to stay ahead of emerging threats. The podcast explores the importance of...

In this episode of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast, Digital Content Editor, Eve Goode speaks with Stelian Ilie, CEO and Founder, Madalin Ilie, Sales Manager EMEA and Bianca Barbu, Marketing Director of MIRA Technologies to explore how intelligent security solutions are shaping the future of the industry.  The conversation highlights the challenges of integrating multiple security technologies,...

In this edition of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast Series, Digital Content Editor, Eve Goode, is joined by Dr Jasper Horrell, Founder and Chief Innovative Officer, Ryan Bromfield, Head of Product and Howard Harrison, Chief Executive Officer of Deep Alert.  The episode focuses on how Agentic AI is transforming video surveillance and how the company is working to build trust with customers. 

In this episode of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast, Managing Editor James Thorpe speaks with Graham England, Chris Day and Kaeti Ryland from Heras UK to discuss the company’s position in the perimeter protection market and how it has evolved in recent years. The conversation explores what the organisation means by being “new and improved”, how recent operational changes have shaped customer ex...

In this episode of ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast Series, Digital Content Editor, Eve Goode is joined by Scott Fisher, Founder and CEO of Keynetics and Stuart Wheeler, Managing Director of Keynetics.  Throughout the podcast, Scott and Stuart discuss all things key management and secure access whilst also addressing the reason some organisations show resistance to new key holding methods regardles...

In this installment of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast series, Digital Content Editor, Eve Goode is joined by Kumar Sokka, CEO of acre security.  In this episode, Kumar discusses how changing customer and partner expectations are shaping the company's next phase of growth. He also highlights the shift towards unified security platforms and what long-term commitment will mean for partners...

International Security Journal Editor, James Thorpe, discusses cybersecurity strategy and the key threats facing SMEs with Mo Ahddoud (CEO, Chameleon Cyber Consultants), John Rogers (Global Head of Incident Response, WithSecure) and Sarb Sembhi (CTO, Virtually Informed).

In the second instalment of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast, James Thorpe, Editor of International Security Journal, discusses the first-ever World Security Report with Rachelle Loyear, Vice President of Integrated Security Solutions at Allied Universal and Noah Price, G4S Academy International Director. G4S and Allied Universal published their highly anticipated World Security Report in Septe...

In the twelfth edition of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast, Digital Content Editor Eve Goode speaks with Peter Evans, CEO of Xtract One Technologies about how modern weapons detection systems compare to traditional systems.  Peter also explores the suitability of different types of systems and where they are the most effective. Further into the podcast, Peter highlights key trends that he expec...

In this episode of International Security Journal Leaders in Security Podcast, Barry Westgate, Bradley Cohen and Robert Taylor from Grosvenor Technologies tell Eve Goode, Digital Content Editor about the shift to connected security, the transformation of reactive security into proactive and the benefits businesses see from unified systems. To close the podcast, Bradley, Barry and Robert state thei...

In the tenth instalment of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast, James Thorpe – Editor of International Security Journal – is joined by Andy Palmer, Enterprise Data & Cloud Solutions Group – UK Channel Lead, Seagate Technology and Rob Lay, Product Manager, Secure Logiq. In this discussion, James, Andy and Rob explore the role data storage plays in the development and operation of AI systems. As...

In the ninth instalment of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast, James Thorpe – Editor of International Security Journal – is joined by Andy Edwards, VP of Strategic Development for GardaWorld Security’s Critical Infrastructure & Government Services division.  Andy is a veteran of the Royal Marines and Special Boat Service. He transitioned into the private sector as a security consultant for va...

In the eighth instalment of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast, James Thorpe, Editor of International Security Journal speaks with Luqi Shen, Senior Content Marketing Specialist, Hikvision. Luqi has a 15-year professional background in marketing, including five years spent at technology companies in the UK. She joined Hikvision in 2021 and has since led extensive research and the creation of cont...

In the seventh instalment of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast, James Thorpe, Editor of International Security Journal speaks with Artem Sherman, Division Head, Security & Investigations at Resolver and Tim Wenzel, Associate Managing Director, ESRM at Kroll. From enhancing incident management to streamlining tedious tasks, James, Artem and Tim discuss the benefits and strategies for successf...

In the sixth instalment of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast, James Thorpe, Editor of International Security Journal catches up with Kate Clark and Olof Sandberg from Gunnebo Safe Storage, a globally recognised provider on a mission to protect valuable items from burglary, fire and explosion. During this discussion, Kate and Olof provide us with an insight into Gunnebo Safe Storage and its posit...

In the fourth instalment of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast, James Thorpe, Editor of International Security Journal, chats standards (such as LPS1175), compliance and high security with Ian Hoey, Divisional Sales & Marketing Director, Meesons, John Gregory, Senior Business Manager – CNI & Special Projects, Meesons and Richard Flint, Technical and Commercial Lead for Physical Security,...

In the fourth instalment of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast, International Security Journal Editor, James Thorpe, is joined by Danny Garrido, President of Traka Americas, a part of the ASSA ABLOY Group.  Having worked in the industry for over 20 years, Danny has unique perspectives and vast knowledge, which spans both domestic and emerging markets globally. With responsibility overseeing strat...