ASIAL Security Insider

92% of security leaders agree: the future of physical security is in the cloud. With this inevitable shift from on-premise setups to feature-rich cloud systems, join us as we explore the past, present and future of cloud-based security. In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we speak with Dimitrie Sandu, Head of Solutions Engineering (EMEA), Verdaka about:

• The benefits and considerations of pure cloud, hybrid cloud, and old-school security setups.

• How AI can revolutionise physical security across any industry.

• Why security pros are moving away from vintage on-prem solutions in favour of the cloud...

From ‘smart cities’ to AI-shaped public spaces—how do we keep the cyber-physical world safe? In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we’re joined by Adam Beck, the founding force behind the Smart Cities Council in Australia and New Zealand, to unpack what’s hype, what’s real, and what security leaders must do next.

If you’re a corporate security manager, a security company owner, or a government security adviser, this episode will give you a pragmatic playbook: governance, architecture, and procurement moves that reduce risk while unlocking value from city-scale tech.

The security industry has a growing problem: not enough young leaders are choosing security as a first career. Furthermore, for those younger people who do enter the industry, too many struggle to see a clear path forward. In this episode, I speak with Codee Ludbey (CPP), co-founder of Core42 and a researcher focused on corporate security careers and progression. We explore what’s holding recruitment and retention back, how to make security a more attractive and future-focused profession, and what employers can do right now to develop the next wave of capable security leaders.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we sit down with Dr Tony Zalewski to unpack occupational health and safety in the security industry – what it really means in practice, and where organisations commonly get it wrong. Drawing on decades of experience in risk, security and major personal injury cases, Tony explains who is responsible for providing a safe workplace, how effective WHS systems are developed, and why context and consultation are critical. We also explore practical approaches to risk assessment, the difference between a safe system of work and a safe place of work, and real-world le...

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we’re joined by Theresa Payton—a trailblazer in technology and cybersecurity and the first female White House Chief Information Officer under President George W. Bush Jr. As CEO and chief advisor at Fortalice, and a trusted voice for Fortune 500 boards and major news networks—plus a stint on CBS’s reality series Hunted—Theresa is renowned for translating complex cyber risk into practical action. Her presentation, delivered at Cybercon in Melbourne recently, titled Leading with Purpose: Lessons from the White House to Your House, distils frontline insights on resilience, values-based decision-ma...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we are joined by Lee Odess, CEO of The Access Control Collective and founder of the Access Control Executive Brief, a widely read analysis hub for the physical access and smart lock space. Lee sits on the board of the Security Industry Association in the US and is known for transforming global research into practical playbooks for owners, integrators, and vendors. He recently delivered a talk titled “What’s Eating the Security Industry: How to Thrive in Today’s Global Evolution,” arguing that while the traditional ~$10B high-security niche is changing...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we sit down with renowned psychologist and creative strategist Adam Ferrier, founder of Thinkerbell and regular panelist on Gruen. We explore how to uncover your business’s brand and use it as a powerful driver for growth. Adam shares insights from marketing science and creativity, revealing practical strategies for standing out in competitive markets and building stronger connections with customers.

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we’re tackling a topic that sits right at the heart of every security, event, and facility manager’s responsibility—keeping crowds safe.

In 2021, the Astroworld Festival ended in tragedy when ten lives were lost in a crowd surge that investigators later concluded could have been prevented. Out of that heartbreak, the Pink Bows Foundation was created by the family of Madison Dubiski, one of the victims, to ensure no family has to endure that kind of loss again.

At the centre...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Darrell Gilmour, Director of Technical Training at Skills for Security, an organisation in the UK that trains and provides apprentices to systems integrators. 

Darrell explains how they are helping to tackle the technical skills gap in the UK and why they have partnered with World Skills to promote Security Systems technician as a career of choice.

Following the recent events in the Middle East, the many intelligence agencies in the West have stated they expect to see a rise in terrorist activities in the foreseeable future. In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we explore the dramatic changes that have occurred over the last decade, since the fall of ISIS, regarding the operational, motivational, and behavioural characteristics of terrorists and terrorist groups.

Our guest for this conversation is Sagit Yehoshua. Sagit is a criminologist and a terrorism specialist, focusing on criminal and terrorist profiling. Sagit was awarded her...

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 acts from across the globe.

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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 collaboration across the industry, Leo has been instrumental in advancing ONVIF’s mission to create a more open and standardized security ecosystem.

In this episode, we cover...

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, build influencing and liaison networks internationally, and add shareholder value.

Currently the Principal of Geopolitical and security risk consultancy OGMA Advisory, Damian was formerly global head of security at AN...

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 between private security and public police with a view to addressing rising crime?

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 continents to accelerate their sales revenue performance.



In this episode, we discuss:

·      Shifts in Modern Sales Approaches

·      Key Sales Mistakes to Avoid

·      Effective Modern Sales...

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 sectors, including the Defence Industry, Government, and the Private sector.

Penny’s roles have included a wide variety of positions, including Chief Security Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Prote...

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 Australia.

·      The sort of adversaries or groups likely to use drones against an organisation.

·      Technologies are available to detect and track unauthorized drones.<...

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 helping organizations to navigate change, Ryan has substantial experience in the deployment of agile methods in general management as well as business strategy development, sales strategy and marketing management, and has worked with a w...

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 us with our discussion, we are joined by Bryan de Caires, Chief Executive Officer of ASIAL (The Australian Security Industry Association Limited) and Tony Keane, Head of Integrity...

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 organisations will manage screening personnel.

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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 Forensics and Threat Intelligence team from NBN Co.

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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 years of experience in dealing with explosives, beginning with 20 years as an army bomb technician, and then another 25 years working for a wide range of roles including corporate...

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 Queenslanders safe, the security industry faces the momentous task of maintaining day-to-day operations while scaling up in preparation for the 2032 Olympic Games.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Bernie Hogan and Bryan de Caires...

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 Universities, Data61 acts both as a centre for expertise and an enabler for national initiatives.

Data61's strengths are in #artificialintelligence and #machinelearning, #cybersecurity and #privacy preserving technologies...

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, the former Director of the Ada Lovelace Institute – an independent research institute with a mission to ensure data and AI work for people and society.

In her current role as...

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 sector and as an instructor in strategies for managing aggression and customer service skills, Trevor walks us through some strategies for managing hostile encounters and preventing...

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 international management services firm. He is an internationally recognised speaker and author on risk management, security, KRE and terrorism; and is a co-author of Security Risk Management (HB167 – 2006).

He has been a senior advis...

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, and how might we recognise and address potential victims of online radicalisation in our own organisations? 

We are joined by Paul Ash, chief executive of the Christchurch Call Foundation, and Dr Nicole Matejic to hel...

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 the auspices of the International Organization for Standardization. The draft has now passed the final ballot – the process of resolving final editorial matters, conducting the final edit, and, ultimately, publication will then follow.

In this podcast, we discuss...

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 imperative to invest in innovative solutions that ensure operational resilience and provide protection against brand and reputational damage. Featuring a panel of CEOs from Australia’s leading security providers, this podcast, which was recorded at the 2024 Security ASIAL Conference, explores the technologies and innovations driving th...

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 framework to detect instances of organisational vulnerability to safety and security accidents from the operator level to the strategic one. From 2016 to 2018, Ivano worked for the PwC Chair in...

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 And Risk, Apac at Axon. Gaurav will be presenting later this month at the security expo, taking place from the 21st to the 23rd of August at Darling harbour in Sydney. In his presentation, Gaurav will delve into the...

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 discussion and development. 

To help us better understand these issues, we are speaking with Philip Meyer. Philip is a T...

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 to a whopping 1,320 in 2023. The financial impact is equally daunting, as the top 10 data breach settlements totalled $515.75 million. 

Our Guest today is Alex Karasik. Alex is one of the leading privacy a...

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 business for sale, common errors that people make when selling a business and the various mechanisms that people can use to ascertain the value of your business.

The vast potential for cloud video remains untapped, widely regarded as ripe for monetisation for service providers and brimming with efficiencies and cost savings for end users. Will these benefits be able to be realised without proper pathways - and safeguards - put in place? In this episode of the Asial Security Insider podcast, we discuss how the addition of standards in cloud for physical security can ease transition hurdles and accelerate adoption of cloud services.

Guest - Leo Levit, chairman of ONVIF, 

Leo Levit has spent many years in t...

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we explore how AI and other technological shifts are driving the video surveillance market beyond security. The podcast offers a unique perspective from long-time industry analyst, Josh Woodhouse. Learn how the security industry is evolving to include many other workflows beyond security while still providing core security services. How is this shift affecting the composition and growth potential of the industry? What does the market data and composition of industry suggest? Are there different stories based on end-user verticals or more general trends at play? This podcast will provide guidance as...

Governance is critical to maintaining an effective cyber security risk profile, yet most governance programs and policies don't work for physical security teams or IoT teams in general. In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we examine the current gaps and give guidance on where to focus to improve and what is needed to build a team around them.

Guest - John Gallagher

John Gallagher is head of Viakoo Labs, a research unit focused on providing data and insights on IoT/OT security management and best practices for how organizations can...

In this episode of the Security Insider Podcast, we look at the Security Mega Trends for 2024. Our panel of experts provide an overview of the state of the industry and shares key takeaways from new Security Industry Association research on the global security market and the security integrator market.

Topics covered include the impact of real estate optimisation in catering to an increasingly remote workforce, the impact of mega-tech companies entering the security industry, and what AI governance might mean for security.

Our panel for this podcast includes:

It is challenging in today’s threat environment for organizations to have a sustainable, effective security posture in which physical security and cybersecurity are separate. These domains are two sides of the same coin and the convergence of the two is the future of the security landscape.

Joining us on this episode of the Security Insider podcast is Kasia L. Hanson. Kasia discusses the threat landscape and its impacts on physical security and how to integrate both physical and cybersecurity best practices for optimal protection.

Kasia leads Intel’s Glob...

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we speak with crisis communications expert Dr Tony Jacques about the security challenges that organisations face when they choose to make public statements around contentious social and political issues.

Is it really necessary for an organisation to weigh in on public issues that do not directly relate to that business? When should an organisation speak and if they do, should they say and what should they avoid?

Dr Tony Jaques is the Director of Issue Outcomes Pty Ltd, a firm specialising...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Paul Johnstone about the role of foreign government in intelligence gathering against Australian organisations.

Paul is a national security analyst and personal protection adviser to various corporate and government clients.  He specialises in Asia-Pacific regional dynamics and conflict & security studies. 

Paul is a retired federal agent with the Australian Federal Police, retired soldier and he previously served in the diplomatic protection team at the Australian Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. 

He has academic quali...

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, speak with guests Rachaell Saunders and Karen Lidbury about ways to potentially enhance the appeal of security as a career for female workers.

Rachael Saunders is the Founder and CEO of National Protective

Services, a Melbourne-based provider of security services. In addition to her

role as CEO of National Protective Services, Rachael is also the Vice president

of ASIAL; she holds qualifications as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP)

and Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP) and is a member of t...

In this, the second of a two-part special on the Security Insider podcast, we continue our discussion with Michael Gips about the recently released paper

on the top 23 trends, challenges and opportunities for security in 2023/24.

As a Security Strategist, Content Specialist, recipient of the OSPA for Outstanding Security Consultant and Security Thought Leader (ranked No.1 Globally by IFSEC), Michael has interviewed some of the world’s leading security managers and consultants to compile this comprehensive list. In this, episode we discuss, amongst other things, evolving threat vectors in 2024.

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we speak with Michael Gips about the recently released paper

on the top 23 trends, challenges and opportunities for security in 2023/24.

As a Security Strategist, Content Specialist, recipient of the OSPA for Outstanding Security Consultant and Security Thought Leader (ranked No.1 Globally by IFSEC), Michael has interviewed some of the world’s leading security managers and consultants to compile this comprehensive list. In this, the first of our two-part special, we look at some of the leading geo-political challenges for security managers.

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we catch up with Chris Delany, Industrial Relations Advisor for ASIAL, about the recently released 2nd element of the Closing the Loophole Bill.

We cover:

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In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we speak with Dan Ariely, professor of psychology and behavioural economics at Duke University. He has a PhD in cognitive psychology and a second PhD in Business Administration. In addition to his role at Duke University, Dan was a columnist with the Wall Street Journal from 2012 until 2022 and has written three New York Times best-selling books, Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality and The Honest Truth about Dishonesty, and he has just released a new book, Mis belief. Dan also co-produced the 2015 documentary (Dis)Honesty: The Truth About Lies.[4]

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In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we speak with Marie Patane, Executive Director of Enterprise Security for Australia's largest transport infrastructure projects.

Marie is also the 2023 Winner of the Australia OSPA for Outstanding Security Team, a Winner of Australia’s Most Outstanding Woman in Protective Security and a Winner of the Australian OSPA for Outstanding Security Director.

In this episode, we speak with Marie about her journey into the security industry, her views on developing and managing a converged model for security, and the importance of mentoring as par...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Chris Delaney, Industrial Relations Advisor for ASIAL, about recent changes to legislation regarding employment contracts.

Chris helps us explore changes to Fixed Term contracts, the definitions of Casual employees, Pay Secrecy clauses, flexibility requests, working from home and parental leave.

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In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Dr Bryce Wakefield.

Bryce is the national executive director of the Australian Institute of International Affairs and a visiting fellow at the Australian National University. He has lived, worked and researched in the United States, Japan, Europe and New Zealand. He trained as a political scientist with particular expertise in international relations and international security.

How likely is China to invade Taiwan?

How will the conflict in Ukraine impact Australian Security?

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, author, lecturer, inventor and globally recognised CCTV expert Vlado Damjanovski returns to the podcast to talk about the role of artificial intelligence in the future of CCTV.

- What is the difference between machine learning and artificial intelligence?

- How do deep neural networks work?

- What is object classification versus localisation?

- Is it better to have the AI in the camera, on the server, or in the cloud?

- What is the future of AI...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we once again speak with regular contributor Chris Delaney, Industrial Relations Manager at ASIAL. Chris takes us through important changes to industrial relations laws regarding how employers must deal with staffing requirements around public holidays, new requirements around penalty rates and the do's and don'ts of end-of-year work parties.

In the latest episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with ASIAL industrial relations expert Chris Delaney and the current tranche of industrial relations changes before Parliament. We explore the difference between contractors and employees, the challenges of same job, same pay, changes to wage theft and industrial manslaughter legislation and why you need to be careful when using casuals.

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In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Roman Quaedvlieg.

Roman is a former Commissioner of the Australian Border Force and a former Australian Federal Police Assistant Commissioner. Since leaving government service, Roman has taken on the role of Partner and director at Excelium, a cyber security consultancy specialising in the protection of critical infrastructure. Roman is also a Non-Executive Board Member with Codec Security Ventures Australia.

We spoke with Roman about the role of robots, drones and AI in the future of security.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Michael Lang, Solutions Architect at NVIDIA, about the current state of AI and its potential uses in security.

Where are we at, where might it all be going, and how could AI affect the future of security?

You can see Michael presenting on the AI, along with a host of other great speakers, at the upcoming Security Expo and Conference taking place at the International Convention Centre from August 30th to September 1st.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Peter Johnson, compliance officer for ASIAL, about some of the more common myths, misconceptions and challenges around licensing for security businesses.

Do you need to have a license in another part of Australia if you are subcontracting out the work?

What happens when you sell your security business?

Who needs to be the primary license holder in a security business?

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Chris Delaney, Industrial Relations advisor for ASIAL. We cover a wide range of important subjects, including:

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we are talking about Why the Security Industry Needs Diversity and Inclusion and, perhaps more importantly, how to get started.

Our Guest today is Arin Lopez. Arin joined HID after ten years at the Make-A-Wish Foundation, where he worked to recruit, recognise, retain and engage a diverse workforce reflective of the communities they serve.

During his time at the global non-profit, Arin partnered with national and international affiliates to implement strategies still in use around the world today. Prior to...

Security integration is a complex business. Getting sales-estimating right equates to increasing profitability, positive organisation growth, and increased customer satisfaction.

In today's competitive and cost-driven landscape, estimating correctly to achieve profitability, lower risk, and deliver quality projects is more important than ever. This podcast focuses on key areas of systems integration estimating and best practices to get it right.

Covering products, labour and service pricing and offerings, subcontractors and ensuring "other" costs are included, and strategies for multi-system estimates, options, contingencies, and alternates, our guest Ken discusses how to ensure your or...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we are talking about How Artificial Intelligence Can Generate Actionable Insights from Access Control Data.

As most listeners will be aware, access control systems generate and store an overwhelming amount of data. Most of this data is never accessed or used by security teams for any particular purpose or benefit. However, opportunities abound for making sense of the data. With artificial intelligence (AI), security teams can uncover potential insider threats, change employee behaviour, identify faulty hardware and more. Our guests today are a mix of ph...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we are talking about the importance of Breaking Down Silos in the Convergence of Physical and Cyber Security

Traditionally, in many organisations, physical and cyber security professionals have been partitioned into two groups possessing different skill sets and reporting structures. Typically, the physical security professional may wear many hats and is responsible for operations, facilities and business continuity, while the cyber security is responsible for the IT functions and reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). furthermore, some organisations include an operational technology (OT) security professional. As organisations...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we present the first in a series of podcasts we recorded at the ISC West show in Las Vegas. For those who aren’t aware, ISC West is the largest security show and conference in the US, which takes place in Las Vegas around the end of March.

This series of podcasts, which we will present over the next month, includes interviews with some of the leading practitioners and thinkers in the security space across the US, covering a range of topics, including systems integration, cyber security, challenges ar...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Alex Sidorenko, Risk Management Consultant, about how risk management can be used to predict outcomes for a wide range of situations including winning the Lotto, as well as discussing the common mistakes that organisations and security managers make when assessing and managing risk.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we explore the importance of diversity in the workplace and ways to create more opportunities/pathways for female participation in the security industry.

Our panel guests include Nazli Hocaoglu, Legal Officer, ACES Group; Joanna Simpson, Head of Certis Technology (Australia) and Anna Schreiber, Channel Manager APAC - Inside Sales at Milestone Systems.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Cameron Smith, Director of the NSW Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate (SLED) about impending changes to NSW Security Industry Legislation. What are they? When will they come into effect and how will they impact you and your business?

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Neil Fergus of Intelligent Risks about the current state of the security industry in Australia. With over twenty years of experience planning and overseeing the security arrangements for a multitude of Commonwealth Games, Olympic Games, FIFA events and Rugby World Cups, Neil talks us through what the industry needs to do in order to be ready for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, the upcoming men's and women's World Rugby finals and the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with ASIAL's Industrial Relations expert Chris Delaney about the new Secure Jobs and Better Pay Legislation recently passed through parliament.

What does it involve, what will it mean for businesses, and what sort of changes can we expect to see in workplace in the coming months?

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Peter Johnson of ASIAL about the need to notify Regulators of changes to Director details, ownership and sale of a business, the importance of Directors' ID numbers as well as a host of other obligations that can impact your business.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we look at the importance of recognition and awards in the security industry. We are joined by John Fleming, General Manager, ASIAL talking about the ASIAL Awards for Excellence; Damian McMeekan, Chairman of the Australian Security Medals Foundation to cover the Australian Security Medals and the St John Save-A-Life awards; and Martin Gill, Founder of the Outstanding Security Performance Awards, now represented in 16 countries around the world.

The following is a full list of this year's award recipients:

Australian Security Industry Awards fo...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we look at blockchain. What is it, how does it work and why is it set to revolutionise the future of access control?

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, following in the wake of the Optus data breach, we look at the challenges of cyber security, identity theft and social engineering.

How much data and what type of data do organisations really need to collect and what can be done to prevent these types of data breaches?

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we discuss how oversharing on social media, and a shift to remote workforces, have changed the nature of insider threats within organisations.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Julian Claxton of Jayde Consulting and Julian Talbot of SRMBOK (Security Risk Management Body of Knowledge), about the importance of regularly reviewing your security program to ensure you have the basics covered. What are the most important basic principles of security management?

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we speak with ASIAL CEO Bryan de Caires about ASIAL's draft legislation for the national licensing of security personnel. Why did ASIAL draft the legislation? What is the intent behind this course of action and how do we get Government buy-in to move to the next step of developing a national security license?

In this episode of the Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Anna Harris about “Why Standards Matter”.

Anna is a Principal Advisor Information Security, within the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC). OVIC administers the Privacy and Data Protection Act (2014) and the Freedom of Information Act (1982) regulating three main areas:

• Protective data security / Information Security

• Privacy

• Freedom of Information

Anna has worked with OVIC and the former offices of the Commissioner for Privacy and Data Protection (CPDP) and the Commissioner for Law Enforcemen...

In this episode of the Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Dr Gavriel Schneider. A year after the release of the ASIAL Security 2025 report it is important to see where we are, where we are going, and what we still need to do to get there as a security industry!

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Vishy, the Asia Pacific Chief Digital & Information Officer at PwC and a member of the Asia Pacific Executive Team.

Digital technologies are continuing to reshape industries and the services they offer. As a result, many organisations are embarking on digital transformation initiatives with strategic business goals to deliver better customer experiences, improve operational efficiency and/or create new revenue models. But large-scale digital transformations are not easy and very few are successful. In this podcast, we explore what it takes to achieve...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Jacinta Carrol. Jacinta is an internationally recognised security expert, with experience in the Australian government, thinktanks and universities. Jacinta was the inaugural head of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s Counter-Terrorism Policy Centre, Senior Fellow at the Australian National University’s National Security College and she holds Visiting Fellowships. She has taught security professionals in Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, the USA, and the Middle East.

We look at the impact of the US withdrawal of forces in Afghanistan on the state of g...

Artificial Intelligence and its role in the future of Security.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Dr Catriona Wallace.

Recognised by the Australian Financial Review as the Most Influential Woman in Business & Entrepreneurship, Dr Wallace is an expert in the field of Artificial Intelligence and is an Adjunct Professor, keynote speaker, Chair of an AI Venture Capital fund and Executive Director of Gradient Institute, a Responsible AI research institute.

In this podcast, we discuss the difference between AI and machine learning. Wha...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Vlado Damjanovski.

Vlado is an author, inventor, lecturer and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) specialist, based in Adelaide, South Australia.

His company, ViDi Labs (vidilabs.com), provides consultancy, system design, product testing and training.

In this episode, we speak with Vlado about the release of the most recent version of his industry-leading book on CCTV titled, From Light to Intelligent Pixels.

Commissioned by ASIAL, this newly updated reference manual on IP...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we discuss the importance of International Security Officer’s Day. What is it? What is the purpose of the day? Who should celebrate and how do you celebrate?

To help us answer these questions, we are joined by:

Natalie Vinaev - General Manager of Strategy & Development at Securecorp

Tom Roche - Senior Business Advisor to, and Former Chief Executive of Certis Security

Greig Francis - National General Manager Client Services MSS Secu...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we look at many of the myths and misconceptions around the use of biometrics, particularly facial recognition. We also explore the need for regulation around the use of biometrics, and the role of ethics and human rights in the deployment, development and use of biometric systems.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Paul Metzheiser, Managing Partner at Tamco. We spoke with Paul at the recent ISC West conference about the best way for systems integrators to create sources of recurring monthly revenues (RMR).

Paul explains the eight pillars of successfully building RMR within your business.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Jake Parker, Senior Director, Government Relations at Security Industry Association (SIA), America’s Leading Security Industry Association.

We caught up with Jake at the recent ISC West show in Las Vegas to talk about the trends and challenges occurring in the US Security industry.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we look at current security challenges facing live events and venues. Joined by Julia Robinson - Managing Director of the Australian Festivals Association; John Green, Director at the Australian Hoteliers Association and Matt Howe, Managing Director of A Vision Advisory, we look at why the recent COVID lockdowns have created a problem for security at live events and venues? How we might address the current security shortfalls and the challenges of insurance for security.   

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Bill Plummer, Chief Security Officer at RaySecur. During the recent trip to ISC West, Bill was kind enough to take us through the the key points and questions explored in his presentation providing a comprehensive overview of physical security vulnerabilities facing nearly all facilities, supported by official-source data.

In this podcast, we cover threats that high-profile, high-net-worth and high-risk facilities or individuals face and practical solutions for those threats.

Enterprise applications are driving IoT and 5G including both public and private 5G networks. As the market increases, so does the interest of cybercriminals. There have been several high profile IoT attacks as a result. The 5G services are driving the need for ultra-low latency, driving a more distributed edge architecture. It also necessitates visibility and control over an expanding number of devices collecting and sharing data, ideal for a Zero Trust-based approach.

In this, the second of our five-part special series of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast brought to you from ISC West in L...

With the growing use of converged intelligent sensors, AI, machine learning, deep learning, cameras, analytics, biometrics tied to building controls and operational technology we see greater expectations from end users surrounding the use of data to help operate and manage safety, security, and business process.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Pierre Bourgeix, Senior

Partner Cyber Governance at Butchko ESI, about key elements of how technology is changing the perception of what is possible while at the same time developing a more realistic understanding of what can t...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Rachaell Saunders, Eliza Thorn and Suzette Po-Williams about the challenges and opportunities for women in security.

In addition to her role as Vice President of ASIAL, Rachaell Saunders is the Founder and CEO of National Protective Services.

Eliza Thorn is the Manager, Queensland, NT & Pacific at Intelligent Risks (IR) Limited and the recipient of the 2021 Outstanding Female Security Professional award.

Suzette Po-Williams is currently the Customer Service Manager at Central Monitoring Services PTY LTD an...

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 year's Virtual Security Conference from Wednesday the 17th to Thursday to 18th of November.

To register, visit https://securityexpo.com.au/whats-on/conference

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 uncertain about whether or not vaccines are safe.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Dr Karl, one of Australia's leading science commentators about COVID vaccines with...

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 Industry Association Limited; Nicholas Martin, Chair of the Forum of Australasian Security Executives and Cameron Smith, Director, Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate with NSW Police, we discuss issues around expanding public-private partnerships and how...

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 Industry Association Limited; Nicholas Martin, Chair of the Forum of Australasian Security Executives and Cameron Smith, Director, Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate with NSW Police, we discuss the need to increase the role of s...

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 Industry Association Limited; Nicholas Martin, Chair of the Forum of Australasian Security Executives and Cameron Smith, Director, Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate with NSW Police, we discuss issues around mutual recognition of security licenses...

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 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, extortion/blackmail, and countering damaging industry or activist campaigns. In this episode, we speak with Peter about some of the common mistakes organisations make when navigating a crisis.

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 information on the Australian Security Medals visit asmf.net or go to www.asial.com.au

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.

Dr. Gavriel (Gav) Schneider F.ISRM. RPP is CEO at Risk 2 Solution Group, founder of Presilience and a Program Director at ACU. He is also the Aus/NZ chapter chair and member o...