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 the kinds of threats to video authenticity that we are seeing today. What is ONVIF doing to help the industry protect video authenticity? What is ONVIF's outlook on AI and its impact on security in general?

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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 ANZ 2005-2017 and President of the International Security Management Association 2017-2018 after working previously in the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade managing issues of international security, political and economic affairs from both international and Australian positions.

We discuss:

·     Do you need a university education to be a chief security officer?

·     How has the role of a security leader evolved in recent years, and what new challenges are emerging?

·     What are the key leadership qualities that differentiate great security leaders from the rest?

·     How can security leaders balance technical expertise with business alignment and executive buy-in?

·     What strategies can security leaders use to build a strong security culture within their organization?

·     What’s your advice for up-and-coming security professionals who aspire to leadership roles?

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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 Techniques

·      Handling Price Objections

·      Building value

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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, Protective Security Manager, Cyber Security Manager, Business Continuity Manager, Emergency Management, and more. 

Penny’s experience, training, and qualifications encompass a broad spectrum of skills, including Governance, Risk, and Assurance, Training, Security Incidents and Investigations, Information Security, Cyber Security, Physical Security, Personnel Security, and investigations, to name but a few.

In our discussion, we cover:

·     Cultural and Operational Differences?

·     Lack of Unified Strategy and Leadership

·     Technology Integration Challenges

·     Regulatory and Compliance Complexities

·     Evolving Threat Landscape and Risk Management

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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.

·      The range and accuracy we need for drone detection to be effective.

·      How we differentiate between legitimate and unauthorized drones. 

·      The need for an organisation to have a continuous monitoring system.

·      The difference between non-kinetic and kinetic counter-drone measures.

·      The legal counter-drone measures available in Australia.

·      The relevant laws and regulations governing drone defence in Australia.

·      How we ensure compliance while implementing counter-drone measures.

And much, much more.



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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 wide range of organisations ranging from small startups through to large and complex corporate businesses.

In this episode, we will discuss the five most common mistakes businesses make in their growth journey and how to overcome them.

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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 and Security at the Australian Football League.

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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