Asial Security Insider

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Darren Taylor of PMT Solutions, an award with security systems integration company, and Joe Paravizzini, former lecturer in Security Electronics at Box Hill Tafe, about the current challenges in the electronic security space. Specifically, we talk about the shortage of qualified installation staff and why it is proving to be difficult to get new, qualified people into the industry at a rate that keeps pace with demand.

In this Episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we examine the various awards open to members of the security industry. We speak with Damian McMeekin and Tony Zalewski of the Australian Security Medals Foundation, Martin Gill of the Outstanding Security Performance Awards and John Fleming of ASIAL about the ASIAL Awards for Excellence. What are these various awards? What is the purpose of the awards? Which awards are appropriate to which sectors of the industry and how can people go about getting involved? People interested in finding out more about the awards, or nominating a colleague can visit https://www.asial.com.au/events/event/2020-Security-Awards-How-to-Nominate

On Thursday 21 May, 2020, the Federal Court upheld the WorkPac vs Skene 2018, when it decided that a casual mine worker who had regular and predictable shifts was entitled to the same benefits as a permanent member of staff, including accrued annual leave pay. What does this potentially mean for the security industry? In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Chris Delaney, ASIAL's workplace relations advisor, about the potential impact of this decision on the security industry. What might it means for companies who hire casual staff? What can they do to minimise potential claims of a similar nature to the recent court case and what should they be doing moving forward to reduce potential liability? The contents of this podcast do not constitute legal advice, are not intended to be a substitute for legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. All listeners should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any particular matters you or your organisation may h

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we speak with Dr Anthony Bergin and Don Williams about the recently released ASPI (Australian Strategic Policy Institute) report, From The Situation Room To The Boardroom, which looks at why corporate security is effectively national security. We discuss how some of the findings from the report relate to the impact of Coronavirus on Australia and what advice the report offers for how corporate Australia and the Australian Government might move forward to create a safer, more secure future for Australia. About The Guests Dr Bergin is a senior fellow with ASPI.  For 20 years Dr Bergin served as an academic at the Australian Defence Force Academy. From 1991-2003 he was the Director of the Australian Defence Studies Centre. He served for four years as an Adjunct Reader in Law at the ANU, where he taught international law. Dr Bergin has been a consultant to a wide range of public and private sector clients. Dr Bergin has written extensively on a wide range of nati

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Lynette Walsh, Regional Director at AON, Australia’s largest insurance broker and ASIAL partner for 20 years. Lynette discusses the findings of the 2019 AON Global Risk Management Survey which involved responses from more than 2,600 risk managers from 33 industries, representing small, medium and large-sized organisations operating in 60 countries. The aim of the survey is to identify key risks, trends and challenges facing organisations. Lynette Walsh Lynette has worked in a variety of roles in insurance broking throughout the past twenty years. Originally working part time in motor and personal lines insurances, she continued her career in corporate broking becoming a specialist in managing property, media and IT portfolios. Lynette has been the senior broking contact for various industries, each with their own unique risk requirements including complex liability, property, travel, marine personal accident and professional exposures. Ly

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we speak with Tony Vizza, Director of Cyber Security Advocacy ISC2, an international, nonprofit membership association for information security leaders. Tony examines the cyber security challenges for organisations trying to manage staff working from home during the current Coronavirus pandemic, and outlines some of the common pitfalls to help organisations avoid compromising their networks.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Jodi Oakman, Associate Professor and head of the Centre for Ergonomics and Human Factors at La Trobe University. Dr Oakman discusses some of the typical challenges most people encounter when transitioning to a work from home environment and how to avoid the most common mistakes people make with a view to remaining as productive as possible.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Crisis Communication expert Tony Jaques, about how businesses can maintain effective communication with clients and staff during a crisis such as the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dr Jaques is a frequent 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 the books "Issue and crisis management: Exploring issues, crises, risk and reputation" (2014) and “Crisis Proofing: How to save your company from disaster" (2016). He also teaches in the Masters Programme at RMIT University, where he completed his Ph.D. in the field of issue management. Prior to committing to full time consultancy he was Asia Pacific Issue Manager for The Dow Chemical Company

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we speak with Chris Delaney, Industrial Relations Advisor at ASIAL about employer obligations during the current Corona Virus Pandemic. Chris answers questions around what can be done if there is a lockdown, obligations around paying staff unable or unwilling to work, how we might keep essential services running and much, much more.

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we speak with Joe Saunders about the recently released Australian Security Research Centre (ASRC) report into Occupational Violence, Aggression and Duty of Care in Australia.   The report, funded and supported by the Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL) and the Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM) examines a number of industries including private security with a view to better understanding how to address and manage current gaps in process and procedures around the management of occupational violence and aggression in the workplace. One of the principal authors of the report, Joe Saunders is an Australian security consultant, author, speaker and former security operative. He holds a BA in Psychological Science and Graduate Certificate in Psychology of Risk. In addition to his role as Research Coordinator – Workplace Violence in Australia with the Australia Security Research Centre, Joe also serves as Vice Chair (Australia/NZ) Insti

Best known for his work in Risk Management, Julian is the author of the Security Management Body of Knowledge and most recently, his new book Security Risk Management Aide-Memoire. His experience includes roles as Divisional Manager and one of the founders of the $240 million ASX listed Citadel Group Limited, CEO of Jakeman Business Solutions, Manager of Property and Security for the Australian government's most extensive international network (the Australian Trade Commission), Senior Risk Adviser for the $30 billion Australian Department of Health & Ageing, Manager of Security for Australia's largest natural resources project (Woodside's $24 billion NW Shelf Venture), Logistics Manager for IMX Resources' East Africa operations and Head of Risk for Malaysian Smelting Corporation's Indonesian operations. He has also held a number of senior Board positions in industry and the not-for-profit sector.

Best known for his work in Risk Management, Julian is the author of the Security Management Body of Knowledge and most recently, his new book Security Risk Management Aide-Memoire. His experience includes roles as Divisional Manager and one of the founders of the $240 million ASX listed Citadel Group Limited, CEO of Jakeman Business Solutions, Manager of Property and Security for the Australian government's most extensive international network (the Australian Trade Commission), Senior Risk Adviser for the $30 billion Australian Department of Health & Ageing, Manager of Security for Australia's largest natural resources project (Woodside's $24 billion NW Shelf Venture), Logistics Manager for IMX Resources' East Africa operations and Head of Risk for Malaysian Smelting Corporation's Indonesian operations. He has also held a number of senior Board positions in industry and the not-for-profit sector.

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we discuss the challenges of running a security company during a pandemic. What might customers expect of their security providers? How do you manage the safety of staff? How can you effectively aligned your expectations regarding roles and responsibilities with those of your customers?   

In this episode, we speak with Dr Kristy Campion about the rise of Right Wing Extremism in Australia. A Senior Lecturer in Terrorism Studies with the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security at Charles Sturt University, Dr Campion is historian by training with postgraduate and research expertise focusing on terrorism and extremism, both domestically and internationally.

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In this episode, we speak with ASIAL President Kevin McDonald, along with ASIAL Board Members and Directors Mike Smith and Rachael Saunders about developments in the security industry in 2019. What has the Association achieved this year? What has been the impact of those achievements on the broader industry and how will these initiatives help members and the industry reach the goals of increased professionalism, quality and standards?

The Black Economy Taskforce estimates that the black economy is costing the Australian community as much as $50 billion, which is approximately three percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In order to better protect the economy, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) introduced the Taxable Payments Reporting System (TPRS) for businesses providing security, investigation or surveillance services as of July 1st, 2019. To help us understand how the TPRS scheme works, who it effects and what people need to do, we spoke with Marcus Chew, Director of TRPS at the Australian Taxation Office.

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we speak with Nick Martin, head of Property and Security Services at AGL Energy and the current Chair of the Forum of Australasian Security Executives (FASE) about the recently released ASPI report From board room to situation room. Why corporate security is national security. We examine the views of senior leaders in Australian organisations regarding security and the impact these views have on the corporate security managers as users of security, and the challenges they face in procuring and delivering security services to their organisations.  

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How much do you really understand about cyber security? Most physical security managers understand that cyber security is a rapidly evolving, omnipresent threat, but tend to rely on others within their organisation to manage the day-to-day challenges around cyber security. However, there are a great many areas where cyber security intersects with physical security, and it is these areas that are often overlooked. In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we look at cyber security challenges in a physical security world and find out what ASIAL is doing to help bridge the physical and cyber security divid.