Episode 13 of the IFSEC Insider podcast features an interview with well known influencer and researcher in the security industry, Professor Martin Gill. Martin discusses his experience as a criminologist, as well as his takeaways from working with the police, private security industry and criminals themselves to understand how to prevent crime and 'do security well'.

The main focus of the episode then explores the latest research from Perpetuity Research, which Martin leads, into how much influence the security sector has over the budget. Ultimately, the research found that security is often lacking influence, despite this being a key factor in delivering good security.

Martin explains why this isn't just about 'the money', but relates to the evolution of the security department towards being a critical business operation for continuity and organisational excellence.

Links to talking points:

• Latest SRI report indicates security managers “lack influence over the security budget”
• 84% of leading CSOs expect 2023 physical security budget to match or exceed 2022, Omdia reveals
• Perpetuity Research Report: Security managers lack influence over the security budget; and how to remedy that
• Latest survey from Perpetuity Research: Can security be excellent without the right culture?
• The Outstanding Security Performance Awards

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