Insider threats are often misunderstood, with many organisations associating them solely with espionage or cyber incidents. However, threats like corruption, insider trading, workplace sabotage, and even bullying are interconnected risks impacting organisations' resilience.

In this episode, we unpack real-world cases to show how insider threats emerge and explore proactive strategies for mitigation.

Discover how psychosocial hazards in the workplace can escalate risks and why holistic insider threat programs are vital for safeguarding critical infrastructure, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of trust and accountability.

Tune in to learn practical insights and actionable solutions for protecting your organisation from within.

"Understanding Insider Threats: Lessons from History and Modern Challenges"

Join us as Timothy Slattery, director and co-founder of Pentagram Advisory, who served in Australia’s army, intelligence, and national security community for 37 years, delves into the pervasive issue of insider threats.

Drawing on historical context, societal shifts, and rapid technological advancements, this episode explores the erosion of societal pillars, the complexities of trust and loyalty, and actionable strategies for mitigating insider risks.

Whether you’re navigating workforce challenges, critical infrastructure protection, or broader security concerns, this insightful discussion provides practical takeaways to foster resilience and safeguard against insider vulnerabilities.

From the Summer 2024 MIROR Journal – now brought to you in podcast form.

This podcast episode is essential listening for security leaders and practitioners seeking practical strategies to strengthen supply chain security, address insider threats, and fortify critical infrastructure while aligning with SOCI regulatory requirements.

In today’s episode, we tackle one of the most challenging areas for organisations—supply chain risk management. As the backbone of critical infrastructure, supply chains are increasingly exposed to sophisticated insider threats, third-party risks, and state-sponsored attacks.

From high-profile incidents involving insider threats at Qantas and Leipzig-Halle Airport to the global impact of the MOVEit supply chain attack, this episode explores the real-world challenges facing critical infrastructure sectors today. 

We examine the Australian ⁠Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018⁠ (SOCI Act) and its subordinate rules, which set essential requirements for managing supply chain risks and mitigating insider threats.

Learn how ⁠⁠Pentagram's Advisory⁠'s comprehensive online course on ⁠⁠How to Establish a Supply Chain Security Risk Management⁠ ⁠ addresses these issues through a focus on supply chain resilience, security, and insider threat mitigation. 

This episode is essential listening for security leaders and

What comprises Australia’s national interest, and how does the risk of insider threat activity in Australia’s critical infrastructure connect to Australia’s national interest?