Countering Foreign Interference: Insider Threat Programs For Australia’s Critical Infrastructure
Espionage and foreign interference are now assessed as certain threats to Australia’s critical infrastructure. In this episode, Pentagram Advisory explores how insider threat programs — guided by the Protective Security Policy Framework and aligned with SOCI Act obligations — help organisations counter these risks. We unpack why people are both the first line of defence and the most attractive target.
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ESG and the Human Factor: Why personnel security must be a core feature of ESG strategy
ESG is one of the most decisive forces shaping corporate strategy and investment worldwide. But while environmental and governance issues dominate the headlines, the social dimension — the human factor — is often overlooked.In this episode, Pentagram Advisory explores why personnel security is the missing link in many ESG programs. We examine the risks posed by workforce vulnerabilities, insider threats, and supply chain exposures, and why boards and executives must integrate personnel security into ESG strategy to build resilience, protect value, and maintain stakeholder trust.Join us as we uncover how the people side of ESG could be the decisive factor in safeguarding purpose, performance, and profitability for organisations managing critical assets.
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Foreign Interference - Iran in Australia
In August 2025, the Australian Government announced it had evidence that the Iranian Government had directed violent criminal activities in Australia. The activities were cited as the attacks on two Jewish sites in Australia in 2024. In response to this evidence, the Australian Government expelled the Iranian ambassador and senior diplomatic staff, and will proscribe Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist group in Australia. This podcast argues that Iranian activity in Australia meets the definition of foreign interference, explores the significance of these acts, and the possible risks that may be relevant to people and employers from acts of foreign interference, be they from Iran or other hostile states.
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Foreign Interference: China interfering in Australia, and in your workplace
Foreign interference is no longer a distant problem — it is happening here in Australia, today.In this episode, Pentagram Advisory explores the growing threat of Chinese foreign interference and its impact not only on Australia’s national security but also on everyday workplaces. Drawing on recent cases and real examples, we examine how interference targets individuals, communities, and institutions, and why no workplace is immune.From political asylum cases like Ted Hui and Kevin Yam, to the covert collection of information from community groups, this episode highlights how interference can affect colleagues, threaten trust, and undermine social cohesion. We also outline practical steps workplaces can take — from recognising warning signs to building a culture of safe reporting and resilience.Join Pentagram Advisory’s Tim Slattery and Marina Shteinberg as they unpack the risks, share insights from recent reports, and provide guidance for boards, executives, and employees on staying alert without fuelling bias.
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Clorox - Cognizant: Insider Threat in the Supply Chain
This episode explores the risk posed to an enterprise from the actions of trusted insiders, also known as third-parties, in the enterprise's supply chain.
About In Australia’s National Interest - Security of Critical Infrastructure
What comprises Australia’s national interest, and how does the rise of insider threat activity in Australia’s critical infrastructure connect to Australia’s national interest? I expect this topic was not the first thing on your mind when you woke this morning ready for breakfast and a hot shower, however the topic is relevant because it is fundamental to you having breakfast, a wash, and getting on with you day. Let me explain.
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