Security Matters Podcast – Episode 31 now live to view

Episode 31 of the Security Matters Podcast includes exclusive interviews with Professor Mark Button (director of the Centre for Cyber and Economic Crime at the University of Portsmouth’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice), Frank Cannon CSyP FSyI CPP (senior consultant at the Optimal Risk Group) and Matt Gregg, UK sales director for electronic key and asset management specialist Traka.

Mark joined the University of Portsmouth back in 1997, becoming a Professor in 2012. The core focus of his research is counter fraud and cyber crime, with that research being conducted on behalf of numerous bodies including the Home Office and fraud prevention service Cifas. In conversation with Brian, Mark concentrates his attentions on emerging trends and where we are now on the crime fighting curve.

Frank Cannon served as one of the presenters at last month’s inaugural edition of Security Matters Live. On this occasion, Frank reviews the importance of behavioural-based security and the creation of a security culture within today’s organisations.

At Traka, Matt Gregg co-ordinates planning and develops strategic relationships within the retail and distribution sectors, focusing on how the company’s intelligent management solutions can help save time and money by allowing critical control over access to keys and equipment.

Here, Matt assesses common business challenges for customers and outlines Traka’s own ‘Great Service Delivers’ campaign.

Industry news

Key news stories featured on Episode 31 include a G4S report evidencing the threat posed by subversive attacks and how to mitigate them, recognition for the volunteers who support the Register of Chartered Security Professionals and Dr Karin von Hippel’s decision to stand down as director general of RUSI after ten years in post.

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