ISJ: Leaders in Security Podcast

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 the foundation for data accessibility and quality, storage infrastructure directly shapes AI per...

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 various blue-chip companies, news networks and International Development Agencies. As Vice Pre...

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 content on technology and market trends. In her current role, she is responsible for content re...

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 successfully adopting AI and automation technologies. They also focus on the evolving roles of security l...

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 position within the security and safe storage industry whilst explaining how it balances the demands o...

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, BRE Group. Ian supports Meesons on a divisional level, providing his expertise across all subsidi...

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 strategic partnerships, operational efficiencies, product integrations and new business developme...

In the third instalment of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast, James Thorpe, Editor of International Security Journal, discusses the transition from analogue sensors to digital technologies and the importance of taking a multi-layered approach with Rick Wakeham, Senior Technology Consultant and Mark Cosgrave, Divisional Director Western Europe, OPTEX Security EMEA. OPTEX is a leading manufacturer of detection systems and a global solutions provider across multiple sectors and industries. The...

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 September of this year. The unique, first-of-its-kind report highlights that global companies lost a combined $1t in revenue in 2022 due to physical security incidents and also finds that economic unrest could be the greatest security-impacting hazard in the next 12 months.Documenting the opinions of 1,775 chief security officers (CSO) – or those in equivalent positions from 30 countries – the new findings also suggest that the leaking of sensitive information is expected to be the biggest internal threat in the next 12 months (according to 36% of respondents), AI is top of the agenda for future physical security technology investment and people skills are reportedly more important than physical attributes of strength in frontline security professionals.To download the new World Security Report from Allied Universal and G4S, visit: https://www.worldsecurityreport.com/ 

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).