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In Australia’s National Interest - Security of Critical Infrastructure

Pentagram Advisory

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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00:10:34

Insider Threat – Looking at the ‘Whole Person’

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2025/11/24

In this episode, we explore why understanding the whole person is essential to managing insider threats across Australia’s critical infrastructure sectors. Drawing on decades of national security experience, the discussion examines why insider threat remains one of the most complex and misunderstood challenges under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act).We unpack the behaviours, vulnerabilities and coercive pressures that can turn a trusted insider into a threat, the realities

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00:15:21

When familiarity creates blindness: Rethinking...

In Australia’s National Interest - Security of... ·

2025/11/19

In this episode, we explore one of the most overlooked vulnerabilities in today’s organisations: the way familiarity, comfort and trust can blind leaders to emerging insider-related risks.Drawing on recent NPSA research and Pentagram Advisory’s insights, we unpack why insider threat often feels “unlikely,” how the psychological contract shapes behaviour long before policies do, and why point-in-time checks provide only the illusion of safety.We examine the cultural resistance to insider threat

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00:17:55

Building Assurance: A Framework for Risk-Based Supply...

In Australia’s National Interest - Security of... ·

2025/11/14

In this episode, we unpack one of the most critical challenges facing Australia’s essential services: understanding and managing the risks hidden within complex supply chains. Modern critical infrastructure depends on long, interconnected, and often opaque networks of suppliers — and under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018, these dependencies are now a regulated security obligation.Drawing on Pentagram Advisory’s Eight-Step Risk-Based Supply Chain Mapping and Categorisation Framework,

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00:29:01

In the National Interest: China’s Cognitive Warfare

In Australia’s National Interest - Security of... ·

2025/10/20

Welcome to another podcast in Pentagram Advisory’s ‘In the National Interest’ series, a series in which we explore geostrategic issues relevant to the security of Australia’s critical infrastructure.In this episode we will explore the subject of the China’s waging of cognitive warfare against Australia and other Western democracies. We will explore the relevance of the threat of cognitive warfare Australia's critical infrastructure and consider mitigations that critical infrastructure owners and

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00:16:43

Establishing a Critical Worker Identification and...

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2025/10/16

Across Australia’s critical infrastructure sectors, one of the most persistent challenges under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 is identifying and managing critical workers — those individuals whose absence, compromise, or misconduct could disrupt essential services.In this episode, Pentagram Advisory introduces the Seven-Step Critical Worker Identification and Risk Management Framework — a practical, regulator-aligned approach that helps organisations move from compliance to

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00:12:07

When Trust Breaks, Free Will Decides: How the...

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2025/09/22

Why do employees sometimes go above and beyond to protect their organisation — and other times bend rules, ignore policies, or disengage from security altogether?In this episode, Pentagram Advisory explores the role of the psychological contract — the unwritten expectations of trust and fairness between employer and employee — and how its breakdown fuels insider threats. Drawing on research from the University of Warwick, we unpack why technical controls alone aren’t enough, how to recognise early

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00:11:55

Countering Foreign Interference: Insider Threat...

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2025/09/09

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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00:13:57

ESG and the Human Factor: Why personnel security must...

In Australia’s National Interest - Security of... ·

2025/09/06

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

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00:19:24

Foreign Interference - Iran in Australia

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2025/09/03

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

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00:18:57

Foreign Interference: China interfering in Australia,...

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2025/08/29

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

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00:09:32

Clorox - Cognizant: Insider Threat in the Supply Chain

In Australia’s National Interest - Security of... ·

2025/08/21

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.

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00:15:06

Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program Turns...

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2025/08/14

Two years on from the introduction of the Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP) under the SOCI Act, what have we learned — and where do we go next?In this episode, Pentagram Advisory explores how organisations can use the annual CIRMP review and Board-approved report to strengthen governance, integrate SOCI-related security risks into their Enterprise Risk Management Framework, and build resilience that goes beyond compliance.We discuss practical steps for improving Board

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00:14:33

Returning to the Office: Managing Insider Threats...

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2025/08/07

As organisations implement return-to-office (RTO) policies, the focus is often on productivity, collaboration, and culture. But there's another critical dimension to this shift: security.In this episode, Pentagram Advisory explores the human risks associated with organisational transitions and how poorly managed RTO directives can lead to disengagement, disgruntlement, and increased insider threat risk. Drawing on insights from our article “Returning to the Office – Managing Insider Threats

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00:11:27

Building a Trusted Workforce – Managing Human Risk...

In Australia’s National Interest - Security of... ·

2025/07/20

What does it take to build a trusted workforce — one that is resilient, high-performing, and secure? In this episode, Tim Slattery and Marina Shteinberg from Pentagram Advisory explore the invisible but critical psychological contract between organisations and their people.Based on their article Building a Trusted Workforce – Managing Human Risk with Purpose, this episode examines how trust is formed (and broken), the role of pre-employment screening and ongoing assessments, and how organisations

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00:11:03

Maturity Model for the Critical Infrastructure Risk...

In Australia’s National Interest - Security of... ·

2025/07/10

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

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00:11:55

Pentagram First Anniversary - Celebrating a Year of...

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2025/06/23

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

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00:30:09

In the National Interest – Transport Workers Union...

In Australia’s National Interest - Security of... ·

2025/06/10

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

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00:14:09

Australian Government Recognises the Need for Insider...

In Australia’s National Interest - Security of... ·

2025/06/02

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

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00:12:16

Modernising Australia’s Transport Security: Meeting...

In Australia’s National Interest - Security of... ·

2025/05/27

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

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00:06:12

Insider Threat at Canberra Hospital: a Case Study in...

In Australia’s National Interest - Security of... ·

2025/05/22

An insider threat incident at Canberra Hospital in May 2025, in which an employee targeted another employee ,reveals critical lessons for Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP) compliance and personnel security under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018.

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