Episodes

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 set...

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 t...

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, cha...

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 comp...

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 mana...

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 govern...

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 b...

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...

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 diplom...

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) an...

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 c...

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...

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 info...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 futu...

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 Ro...

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 ...

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 employment Employee requests for flexibility Sunsetting of zombie agreements Employers' responsibility regarding sexual harassment in the workplace Pay increases and the difficulties companies might face in passing costs onto clients Redefining casual workers and Issues relating to proposed 'Same Jo...