In Australia’s National Interest - Security of Critical Infrastructure

• Maturity Model for the Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program

  Explore how a security maturity model can strengthen your organisation’s Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP) under Australia’s Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act).In this episode, Tim Slattery and Marina Shteinberg from Pentagram Advisory unpack what a security maturity model is, why it matters, and how it provides Boards and executives with a clear, evidence-based view of their security posture. To help organisations navigate this environment, Pentagram Advisory has developed a tailored CIRMP Security Maturity Model. This model is specifically designed to reflect the unique operating context, risk environment, and sector obligations of each critical infrastructure entity.Whether your goal is to meet increasing regulatory demands, reinforce resilience, or demonstrate transparent governance, this conversation offers practical insights to guide your journey.For more resources on the security of critical infrastructure, insider threats, and supply chain risk, visit Pentagram Advisory or follow us on LinkedIn.

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• Pentagram First Anniversary - Celebrating a Year of Collaboration

  This episode is titled: Pentagram Advisory First Anniversary – Celebrating One Year of CollaborationThis episode will explore a unique and unexpected aspect of Pentagram’s first year of operation – that is Pentagram’s connecting with other service providers that bring a natural point of collaboration with Pentagram.  This collaboration provides additional and complementary benefits for our clients and followers.  Collaboration also provides opportunities for Pentagram to contribute to meeting the needs of collaborators’ clients.  The key message is that Pentagram has nested with other like-minded providers that share Pentagram’s values and vision to strengthen Australia’s national security by lifting up the security and resilience of Australia’s workforce and critical infrastructure.

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• In the National Interest – Transport Workers Union Militancy and Insider Threat

  Australian media reported in May 2025 that the leader of Australia’s Transport Workers Union (TWU) is prepared to “shut down Australian transport” in 2026 in pursuit of union claims.  In this podcast Pentagram Advisory explores the possible consequences of the TWU threat in the context of the legal obligations that came into effect on 27 March 2025 that transport sector asset owners and operators now face under the Transport Security Amendment (Security of Australia’s Transport Sector) Act 2025 (TSA Act). Especially with regard to personnel security obligations under the TSA Act, TWU members may behave as 'insider threats' that require mitigation. The podcast explores the role of an insider threat program in helping to mitigate these possible threats and how this approach benefits all people and organisations involved .

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• Australian Government Recognises the Need for Insider Threat Programs

  This episode is titled: Insider Threat – Australian Government Recognises the Need for Insider Threat Programs. This podcast will explore the Australian Government’s efforts in recent years to mitigate insider threat in both the government and private sectors.   The key message is that there is a need for insider threat program and that need comes from recognising the potency of the insider threat to harm Australia’s national security, defence, economic wellbeing, and social coherence.  In terms of security threats, the two most potent threats are from people and cyber sources.   We hope you enjoy this podcast and find it informative.

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• Modernising Australia’s Transport Security: Meeting the Threats of Tomorrow

  In this episode, we explore the landmark Transport Security Amendment (Security of Australia’s Transport Sector) Act 2025 — a generational shift in how Australia secures its aviation, maritime, and offshore sectors.Join Timothy Slattery and Marina Shteinberg from Pentagram Advisory as they unpack what the TSA Act means for airports, ports, and offshore facilities. Discover how the new all-hazards approach moves beyond traditional physical security to address operational interference, insider threats, cyber risks, and personnel vulnerabilities — and why this evolution matters.For aviation and maritime industry participants, the application of an all-hazards approach marks a clear evolution from a prescribed, compliance-based regime focused on granting access to secure zones, to a risk- and principles-based, outcomes-focused model that requires mitigation of a far broader range of risks — including cyber, personnel, and supply chain hazards.We’ll walk through the key reforms, practical obligations, and strategic actions your organisation can take now to prepare for compliance and build operational resilience.Whether you're a security leader, risk manager, regulator, or executive in the transport sector, this episode offers valuable insights and clear next steps for navigating Australia’s evolving threat landscape.

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