ASIAL Security Insider

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 Global Security Ecosystem Development and Partnerships. She is responsible for shaping the strategy, go-to-market, and sales strategies within Intel's security ecosystem for physical and cybersecurity. She is a passionate and dynamic security leader with over 23 years of experience driving digital transformation across Edge, IoT/OT, AI, Computer Vision, Cybersecurity, and Datacenter and is well-versed in security software and hardware that drives business outcomes from data protection to physical infrastructure protection. She actively contributes to industry advancement and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Notably, she has served as the Past Chair of the Security Industry Association Women in Security Forum, is a member of the WISF Executive Committee, and is a member of the SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board. Recognized for her contributions, Kasia was honoured with the 2022 SIA Progress Award and is a 2x Women in Security Power 100 honoree. In 2023, she was awarded the IIFX Women Innovator award in Sports and holds the title of Distinguished Fellow for the Innovation Institute for Fan Experience in Sports (IIFX).

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 issues and crisis management.For more than 20 years, Tony worked in Corporate Issue and Crisis Management, mainly in Asia-Pacific, and served two terms as a Director on the Board of the Issue Management Council, of Leesburg, Virginia.Tony is an experienced conference presenter on issue and crisis management and has run professional workshops in Australia, New Zealand, the USA and throughout Asia. In addition he is author of four books in the field, most recently Crisis Counsel: Navigating Legal and Communication Conflict (Rothstein, NY, 2020) and Crisis Proofing: How to Save your Company from Disaster (OUP, Melbourne 2018)Tony is a prolific writer on Issue and Crisis Management and has been widely published in leading management journals and peer-reviewed publications.He also teaches at a number of universities, including RMIT, where he completed his Ph.D. in the field of issue management.For more information, visit www.asial.com.au

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 qualifications in international relations, Asian studies, and criminology and is an honorary professor at several universities in China, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

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 ProtectiveServices, a Melbourne-based provider of security services. In addition to herrole as CEO of National Protective Services, Rachael is also the Vice presidentof ASIAL; she holds qualifications as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP)and Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP) and is a member of thePortable Long Service Leave Authority. Karen Lidbury is the founder and CEO of Charlie's AngelsSecurity Services, an all-female team of Event and Personal Protectionspecialists based in Sydney. For more information on security as a career, visit www.asial.com.au

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 paperon 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 paperon 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:Changes to casual definitions and pathways to permanent employment.The Right to Disconnect – not accept texts, calls or emails out of working hours.“Same Job Same Pay” provision and how they have been tidied up and The definition of employee or personal service contractors.For more information visit www.asial.com.au

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] In this episode, we speak with Dan about what drives dishonesty, and how we can better understand dishonesty to minimise dishonest behaviour in our teams and our industry.

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 part of a successful career in security. 

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. For more information, visit www.asial.com.au

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?Is the Gaza conflict likely to spill over into a broader regional conflict?What impact would the election of former President Trump mean for Australia?

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 CCTV?

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.This episode is proudly brought to you by Guardhouse.

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.Be sure to check out Roman's article in the latest issue of Security Insider magazine.

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.Visit securityexpo.com.au for more details.

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:Contracts of employmentEmployee requests for flexibilitySunsetting of zombie agreementsEmployers' responsibility regarding sexual harassment in the workplacePay increases and the difficulties companies might face in passing costs onto clientsRedefining casual workers and Issues relating to proposed 'Same Job Same Pay'.

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 the non-profit realm, Arin spent nearly a decade in the financial services sector. In his global role, Arin partners with senior leadership, regional stakeholders, and colleagues worldwide to develop and implement sustainable, data-driven strategies that root diversity, equity, and inclusion into every aspect of the organisation.

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 organisation is estimating accurately to achieve the best results. Our guest for this episode is Ken Whalen, Vice President of Engineering and Chief Technology Officer at Engineered Security Systems, Inc. Ken has a Master’s Degree in Engineering Management with a focus on Construction Management. He has been involved in estimating and installing a wide range of security projects across the US, ranging from courts to healthcare facilities, public transport and so on.