PSG Conference 2025

PSG Conference 2025 Protective Security and Government (PSG) Conference

PSG Conference 2025

Join us for the 8th Annual Protective Security in Government (PSG) Conference, proudly hosted by the Australian Security Research Centre (ASRC), taking place this October 2025 in Canberra. Since 2018, the ASRC has been proudly hosting this event on behalf of the Attorney-General’s Department, and this year, in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs, we continue to build on this legacy.

🌺 Remembrance Day 2025Today, we pause to remember all Australians who have served – and continue to serve – in times of ...
11/11/2025

🌺 Remembrance Day 2025

Today, we pause to remember all Australians who have served – and continue to serve – in times of war, conflict, and peacekeeping.

At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we honour their courage, sacrifice, and enduring commitment to protecting Australia and its people.

The spirit of service we commemorate today is the same spirit that drives the work of our protective security community – across Defence, Home Affairs, and all agencies and organisations dedicated to safeguarding our nation.

As we reflect on their legacy, we are reminded that the foundations of security, resilience, and unity are built on sacrifice and shared purpose.

We will remember them.

The final sessions of Day 2 at PSG 2025 delivered powerful insights into adversarial simulation, integrated security des...
17/10/2025

The final sessions of Day 2 at PSG 2025 delivered powerful insights into adversarial simulation, integrated security design, and the future of protective security leadership.

Hayley Van Loon (Crime Stoppers International) presented a compelling keynote, “Physical Pe*******on Testing of U.S. Energy Networks: A Case Study on Economic Espionage Simulation.”

A thought-provoking panel followed on “Security by Design: Integrating Risk, Tech and Human Factors,” featuring Joe Saunders (Queensland Health), Chris Taylor (ASPI), and Greg Chaffin (The Asia Group), facilitated by Rachell DeLuca.

To close the day, reflections from Dr. Gav Schneider, Rachell DeLuca, Jason Brown, and Dave Cohen reinforced the conference theme: Beyond Compliance, Towards Capability. Delegates were reminded that protective security is no longer a siloed function – it’s an enterprise-wide responsibility that demands collaboration, adaptability, and leadership grounded in trust.

The afternoon sessions of Day 2 at PSG 2025 brought forward bold thinking and future-focused strategies to strengthen op...
17/10/2025

The afternoon sessions of Day 2 at PSG 2025 brought forward bold thinking and future-focused strategies to strengthen operational resilience and national security capability.

A panel discussion on “Future-Proofing Security Operations: Leveraging Data and Digital Innovation for Operational Excellence” featured Glynnis Barodien (CSIRO), Dr Ian Oppermann (ServiceGen, UTS), and Dr Huon Curtis (CI-ISAC).

In the workshop “Today’s Decisions, Tomorrow’s Threats: A Futures Lens on Protective Security,” Owen Cooper (ANU National Security College) guided delegates through scenario planning techniques to anticipate emerging risks.

Together, these sessions challenged delegates to think beyond the present – equipping them with tools to build resilient, forward-looking security strategies in an increasingly complex world.

Day 2 of PSG 2025 continued with a series of dynamic panel discussions that explored the intelligence-led, risk-based se...
17/10/2025

Day 2 of PSG 2025 continued with a series of dynamic panel discussions that explored the intelligence-led, risk-based security, cross-sector collaboration, and global risk culture.

The first panel of the day, “Breaking Barriers of Insight – Intelligence‑Led, Risk‑Based Security”, featuring Terry van Haren DSM (DroneShield), Natalie Pearse (Department of Home Affairs), and Simon West (Security Consulting Group), facilitated by Jason Brown.

Next panel, “Cross‑Sector Collaboration in Practice: Building Shared Security Capability” brought together leaders from RMIA Simon Levy, ASIS International Bou Waterhouse, and AIPIO Dr Phil Kowalick, facilitated by Teresa Riccio-Goodwin.

A panel discussion on “Early Release Info on the New Global Risk Culture Standard” introduced a transformative framework for embedding risk into organisational culture. Dr Paul Johnston (Risk 2 Solutions), Dr Jolene Morse (Wired for Risk Consulting), and Amanda Barber (Organisational Risk Culture Standard).

PSG 2025 brought together leaders in protective security, cyber resilience, and national law to share powerful insights ...
17/10/2025

PSG 2025 brought together leaders in protective security, cyber resilience, and national law to share powerful insights on safeguarding Australia’s future. Here are the highlights from Day 2 of the PSG Conference.

🔹 Alastair MacGibbon, Chief Strategy Officer at CyberCX, delivered the opening keynote “Cyber-Physical Convergence: Resilience Through Integrated Information Security”.

🔹 Hamish Hansford, Head of National Security at the Australian Department of Home Affairs, followed with “Convergent Threats and Protective Security Challenges”

These sessions reinforced the conference theme: Beyond Compliance, Towards Capability – urging leaders to think and act strategically in building national resilience.

PSG 2025 brought together leaders in protective security, cyber resilience, and national law to share powerful insights ...
16/10/2025

PSG 2025 brought together leaders in protective security, cyber resilience, and national law to share powerful insights on safeguarding Australia’s future. This is the highlights from Day 1 of PSG Conference.

🔹Workshop “Extreme Crisis Leadership” with Rob Currie and James Strickland

🔹Raelene Lockhorst, Deputy Director of National Security Programs at ASPI with a powerful keynote titled “A Strategic Enabler, Not Afterthought: Infrastructure’s Role in National Security”

🔹A dynamic panel discussion “Security Governance in Action” brought together George Dionisopoulos, Xiaoyuan Lu, and Rachell DeLuca, and facilitated by Dave Cohen

🔹Graham Coleman APM, Executive Director for the Olympic & Paralympic Games Group at QPS, closed the day with a compelling keynote: “Securing Global Events: Lessons from the G20 to Brisbane 2032”

The day concluded with reflections from Dr. Gav Schneider, Rachell DeLuca, and Dave Cohen, reinforcing the conference theme: Beyond Compliance, Towards Capability.

The conversations continued at Lucky’s Speakeasy for the Opening Night Networking Reception, proudly sponsored by MA Services Group bringing together delegates, speakers, and partners to connect and reflect on a powerful first day.

Stay tuned for Day 2 highlights as we continue the conversation on resilience, leadership, and collaboration.

Acknowledging Our PSG Conference 2025 Sponsors, Exhibitors & Partners The Protective Security and Government (PSG) Confe...
16/10/2025

Acknowledging Our PSG Conference 2025 Sponsors, Exhibitors & Partners

The Protective Security and Government (PSG) Conference 2025 wouldn’t be possible without the outstanding support of our sponsors, exhibitors, and partners who share our commitment to strengthening Australia’s protective security ecosystem.
We’re proud to recognise the contributions of our key supporters:
🔹 Major Sponsors & Exhibitors:
Noggin, Australian Department of Home Affairs, Rohde & Schwarz Australia, Risk 2 Solution Group, and Asset College (RTO 31718) and MA Services Group

🔹 In-Kind Sponsor:
CanPrint Communications Pty Limited

🔹 Supporting Partners:
The Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM), International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO), Protective Security Advisory, RMIA - Risk Management Institute of Australasia, RCAS, and Australian Institute of Professional Intelligence Officers (AIPIO)

Your continued support plays a vital role in driving collaboration and capability uplift across the protective security community.

PSG 2025 brought together leaders in protective security, cyber resilience, and national law to share powerful insights ...
16/10/2025

PSG 2025 brought together leaders in protective security, cyber resilience, and national law to share powerful insights on safeguarding Australia’s future. This is the highlights from Day 1 of PSG Conference. 

🔹Brendan Dowling, Deputy Secretary of Critical Infrastructure & Protective Security at Department of Home Affairs, opened PSG 2025 with a powerful keynote titled “Prepare, Defend, Recover: How Protective Security Builds National Resilience”

🔹A dynamic panel discussion “What Good Looks Like: Building a Culture Integrity with Nicola Hinder PSM, Simone Wheatley, Adam Byrne, and facilitated by Dr. Gav Schneider

🔹Heidi Hutchison, Assistant Director-General, Cyber Uplift at ASD with a powerful keynote titled “Cyber Defence in a Complex Threat Landscape: ASD’s Role in Safeguarding Australia’s National Interests”

🔹Natalie Pearse, Director of Protective Security Policy at the Department of Home Affairs with a powerful keynote titled “Navigating the PSPF Reforms: Enablers, Challenges, and the Path Forward”

🔹Jake Blight, Independent National Security Legislation Monitor with a powerful keynote titled “Secrecy, Espionage, Foreign Interference and Sabotage: What is the Role of the Criminal Law?”

🔹 Mel Flett, Assistant Secretary for Vetting at the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency with a powerful keynote titled “The Evolving Role of Vetting in National Protective Security.”

The wait is almost over! The PSG Conference 2025 kicks off tomorrow at QT Canberra, bringing together senior leaders fro...
15/10/2025

The wait is almost over! The PSG Conference 2025 kicks off tomorrow at QT Canberra, bringing together senior leaders from across government, industry, and academia to address Australia’s most pressing protective security challenges.

With over 35 expert speakers, two days of strategic dialogue, and a forward-looking agenda, this is your opportunity to engage with the ideas shaping the future of national resilience.

It’s not too late to join us - a few in-person tickets remain available until COB today, and livestream passes are still open. Don’t miss your chance to access keynote presentations, expert panels, and strategic discussions from wherever you are.

This year’s theme, “Beyond Compliance, Towards Capability,” explores how organisations can move beyond compliance-driven approaches to build proactive, capability-led security strategies.

For enquiries, please contact [email protected].

📅 16–17 October 2025
📍 QT Canberra / Online
🎟️ Register now: https://psgconference.com/2025

Join us in shaping the future of protective security in Australia.

The PSG Conference 2025 begins in just two days, convening senior leaders from across Australia to address the nation’s ...
13/10/2025

The PSG Conference 2025 begins in just two days, convening senior leaders from across Australia to address the nation’s most pressing protective security challenges.

From cyber threats to critical infrastructure resilience, this year’s agenda is designed to foster cross-sector collaboration and drive capability-led reform.

Missed out on physical tickets? Don’t worry – livestream passes are still available! Dive into the action from wherever you are and get access to keynote presentations, expert panels, and strategic discussions led by over 35 senior speakers from government, industry, and academia.

📅 16–17 October 2025
📍 QT Canberra
🎟️ Register now: https://psgconference.com/2025

Join us in shaping the future of protective security in Australia

The PSG Conference 2025 is almost here. Only three days remain until the PSG Conference 2025 begins and if can’t attend ...
13/10/2025

The PSG Conference 2025 is almost here. Only three days remain until the PSG Conference 2025 begins and if can’t attend in person, you can still be part of the conversation.

Livestream passes are available, offering remote access to keynote presentations, expert panels, and strategic discussions led by over 35 senior speakers from government, industry, and academia.

This is a valuable opportunity to engage with critical topics such as cyber resilience, insider threats, PSPF and SoCI reforms, and the evolving global threat landscape – all from wherever you are.

This year’s theme, “Beyond Compliance, Towards Capability,” will challenge organisations to shift from reactive compliance to proactive, capability-led protective security strategies.

Check out the full agenda and speaker lineup here: https://psgconference.com/2025/

📅 16–17 October 2025
📍 QT Canberra
🎟️ Register now: https://psgconference.com/2025

For sponsorship, exhibitor or corporate table enquiries, please email [email protected]

Join us in shaping the future of protective security in Australia.

We’re honoured to welcome Heidi Hutchison, senior leader at the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), as a keynote speak...
12/10/2025

We’re honoured to welcome Heidi Hutchison, senior leader at the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), as a keynote speaker at the PSG Conference 2025, as a keynote speaker at the PSG Conference 2025, where she will present on “Cyber Defence in a Complex Threat Landscape: ASD’s Role in Safeguarding Australia’s National Interests”

Heidi brings deep expertise in national cyber defence, leading strategic efforts to protect Australia’s digital infrastructure and economic prosperity. Her work at ASD reflects a proactive, multifaceted approach to cyber security – one that strengthens preparedness and builds collective resilience across sectors.

With extensive experience in cyber security and national defence, Heidi brings a valuable perspective to the PSG Conference 2025

📅 16–17 October 2025
📍 QT Canberra
🎟️ Register now: https://psgconference.com/2025

For sponsorship, exhibitor or corporate table enquiries, please email [email protected]

Join us in shaping the future of protective security in Australia.

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