ASIAL Security Insider

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Phil Zongo, about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and the potential impact of that conflict on cyber security in Australia. In addition to his role as CEO of the Cyber Leadership Institute, Philimon Zongo is s bestselling author and multi-award winning cyber executive.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Professor Toby Walsh, Laureate Fellow, Scientia Professor of AI at the University of New South Wales, and Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science.  Professor Walsh gives us a glimpse into the future potential for artificial intelligence in security. To hear more from Professor Walsh, be sure to catch his presentation at this...

Do you know everything you need to know to make an informed decision about getting the COVID vaccine? The reality is, as more and more businesses around the country begin to reopen, there is mounting pressure for businesses to ensure staff are vaccinated. However, a combination of unclear vaccine messaging, misinformation and disinformation about vaccines has left some people feeling cautious and...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we present the final in a three-part series focused on key findings from the new Security 2025 report, authored by the Australian Security Research Centre on behalf of ASIAL. With special guests Dr Gavriel Schneider, Senior researcher and Director at the Australian Security Research Centre, Bryan de Caires, CEO of the Australian Security Indus...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we present the second in a three-part series focused on key findings from the new Security 2025 report, authored by the Australian Security Research Centre on behalf of ASIAL. With special guests Dr Gavriel Schneider, Senior researcher and Director at the Australian Security Research Centre, Bryan de Caires, CEO of the Australian Security Indu...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we present the first in a three-part series focused on key findings from the new Security 2025 report, authored by the Australian Security Research Centre on behalf of ASIAL. With special guests Dr Gavriel Schneider, Senior researcher and Director at the Australian Security Research Centre, Bryan de Caires, CEO of the Australian Security Indus...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Matt Grant, General Manager Security Operation, nbn Co, about the importance of developing a security strategy in which cyber, physical and personnel security converge to protect an organisation.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Peter Wilkinson, chair of Wilkinson Butler and Managing Director of Wilkinson Group. As a crisis & recovery expert, Peter has achieved successful outcomes including cyber-security attacks, sexual abuse/harassment, media attacks, industry restructures, product recalls, court cases and judicial inquiries, pollution spills, exto...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Nick Kaldas, Former Deputy Commissioner, NSW Police, and current Chair, Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide, about his involvement with the Australian Security Medals Foundation. What are the Australian Security Medals? What do these awards mean for the security industry and how can you get involved? For more infor...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Dr. Gavriel Schneider, CEO at Risk 2 Solution Group, founder of Presilience & Program Director at ACU (Australian Catholic University). We speak with Gav about the current Vaccine rollout and how it can be used as a case study for security managers in the area of crisis communications and human based risk and decision making....

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with David Cameron, Chief Security Officer for International SOS. David provides insights into a recent survey conducted amongst security managers from some of the largest organisations around Australia, specifically to identify what lessons and opportunities have come from managing security during a global pandemic. This podcast is a...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Professor Martin Gill about what security might look like in a post COVID world. Professor Martin Gill (m.gill@perpetuityresearch.com) is a criminologist who has published extensively on security issues and pioneered the Outstanding Security Performance Awards (the OSPAs: www.theospas.com) and the Tackling Economic Crime Awards (...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we look at what it takes to build a career in the security industry. From direct entry as a security officer, to working as a technician, coming into the industry from a police or military background or studying security at university, we look at the various avenues to senior security roles.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Rick Sarre, Emeritus Professor of Law at the University of South Australia about changes to the laws around the use of surveillance devices for licensed investigators. What are the changes, who do they effect and how do these laws help investigators?

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast series, we speak with Chris Delaney, Industrial Relations Advisor at ASIAL about ASIAL's new Code of Practice for Sub-Contracting. Who does it affect, what does it cover and what does it mean for the security industry?

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Chris Delaney, the Industrial Relations advisor at ASIAL about the recent changes made to laws around the employment of casual workers. What are the changes, how do they impact employers and employees, and what do business owners need to understand.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast series, we speak with Dr. Gavriel Schneider, Director of Risk 2 Solutions and lead researcher with the Australian Security Research Centre about Horizon 2025 – a major initiative to identify future industry challenges, trends and opportunities. The Australian Security Research Centre has been engaged by ASIAL to undertake the project. Horizon 2...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Bryan de Caires, CEO of the Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL), and Peter Johnson, Compliance & Regulatory Affair Advisor at ASIAL, about the proposed Automatic Mutual Recognition Act. What is it? How will it work and will this finally mean we will get mutual recognition of licensing for the security ind...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Alex Webling about ways security managers and departments can use the science of behavioural economics to drive positive security outcomes. Alex Webling is the Director of Resilience Outcomes Australia, a consultancy helping business and government meet their strategic challenges in organisational and cyber resilience, security g...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Tony Keane Head of Integrity and Security for the AFL (Australian Football League). What does it take to move 2500 players, staff, officials and family members interstate, and then ensure the safety and security of those people during one of the worst global health crises in modern memory, to enable the 2020 AFL season to proceed...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Julian Claxton about the recent security breach of the Capitol building in the US and the possible security implications. What sorts of threats might a breach of this type entail and what can organisations learn from this experience to help enhance their own security? Julian is a Behavioural Scientist with specific expertise in t...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Melissa Harries, a registered Psychologist and Founder of Mindset Psychology. An experienced Workplace Psychologist with a demonstrated history of occupational mental health in Defence, local government and private industries, Melissa is also part owner of the security provider Mindset Securities. Through her involvement with her...

In this episode of the ASIAL Insider Podcast, we speak with Jim O'Brien, National Manager Security at Linfox Armaguard Pty Ltd and Matt Sykes, General Manager Strategy at Prosegur about the impact of the COVID 19 Pandemic on the use of cash in our economy. What are some of the main myths and misconceptions around the use of cash during COVID 19? Is cash still important, and if so why? And could CO...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Neil Fergus, Chief Executive Officer of Intelligent Risks. Over the last two decades, Neil and his team have provided specialist planning, strategic and operational services to over 60 international mega and major events including eight Olympic Games, six Commonwealth Games, three FIFA World Cups and numerous other major events,...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Jacqui Loustau, Founder of the Australian Women In Security Network and seasoned cybersecurity leader and professional. We speak with Jacqui about the changes occurring in the Australian security market, the challenges around attracting women to the security profession and how the security industry is meeting and overcoming that...