In an era marked by evolving threats, geopolitical uncertainty, cybercrime, and increasingly complex operational environments, strengthening security posture has become essential to protecting organisations, communities, and national interests. Building effective security intelligence requires the integration…

Geopolitical instability is no longer episodic, it is continuous, concurrent and cascading, and it is increasingly expressed through hybrid threats that blur the line between competition and conflict. For Australia, the risk is not just…

This presentation delivers the final findings of Security 2030, a two-stage research project conducted in partnership with ASIAL and funded through Edith Cowan University. Drawing on a triangulated evidence base of government threat and risk…

The SOCI Act reforms and maturing RSNL obligations have fundamentally changed what adequate security looks like for critical infrastructure owners and operators. Demonstrating compliance is no longer sufficient — practitioners must prove that residual risk…

“Take a risk-based approach” is one of the most commonly used phrases in security governance, yet it is often interpreted differently by executives, risk professionals and security teams. These differing perspectives can lead to misaligned…

Australia’s Security of Critical Infrastructure Act introduces complex compliance challenges for critical infrastructure operators, intensified by new smart device security standards for IoT fleets. This session explores how Agentic AI can audit, evidence, and maintain…

Crowded places are changing. Security must evolve with them. This session introduces the Hybrid Light Model (HLM), developed by South Bank Corporation for Brisbane's South Bank, one of Australia’s most visited precincts. Built on principles…

With a workforce of over 200,000, Australia’s private security industry performs a vital and growing role as part of Australia’s national security mix. Yet as we navigate increasingly complex security threats and vulnerabilities, the inconsistent…