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.

In Australia’s National Interest - Security of Critical Infrastructure is a government podcast hosted by Pentagram Advisory, with 78 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  In the National Interest_ Australian Citizenship in Disarray

  Aug 20, 202637 min

  Welcome to Pentagram Advisory’s article and podcast titled In the National Interest: Australian Citizenship in Disarray. Pentagram’s ‘In the National Interest’ series explores issues that are strategic in nature. The issues are relevant to Australia’s critical infrastructure entities because they operate within Australia’s society and economy. Further, this series is relevant to any entity or person in Australia because the issues explored are national security matters and risks that are relevant to any individual person, to workforces, to private and public sector entities, to Australia’s society, its national security and resilience. In this article we will explore some of the issues facing the ‘idea’ of Australia citizenship in 2026. We find, as we explore the situation today, that Australian citizenship is undervalued and under attack.

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  Insider Threat: Australian media reporting of 26 July 2026

  Jul 29, 202610 min

  Four diverse and significant insider threat events reported in one day: Origin Energy, Royal Australian Navy, U.S. Secret Service, and OpenAI.

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  Insider Threat: Kira Korolev – criminal charges upgraded

  Jul 16, 20269 min

  The criminal charges against former Australian Defence Force (ADF) soldier Kira Korolev have been upgraded from “preparing for an espionage offence” to “conspiracy to commit espionage”. Pentagram's podcast set outs the public advice on the upgraded espionage charge Korolev and her husband now face, then explores the significance of Korolev, as an ADF member who would have been subject to significant background checks and security vetting to gain entry into the ADF, being charged with espionage. Further, the ADF and Defence have longstanding and mature personnel security programs, yet failed prevent Korolev's insider threat behaviour. The Australian private sector, including critical infrastructure entities, does not have personnel security systems in place that approach the maturity of the ADF's approach. That is the core of the issue the Korolev case presents: how can critical infrastructure mitigate the insider threat with underdeveloped and generally immature systems.

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  The Enhanced CIRMP Rules 2026: Looking Beyond the Legislative Amendments

  Jul 8, 202616 min

  The Enhanced CIRMP Rules 2026 introduce the most significant expansion of Australia's Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP) framework since its inception. But beyond the additional legislative obligations lies a more important question: what do these changes reveal about the future direction of Australia's critical infrastructure regulation? In this episode, Tim Slattery and Marina Shteinberg from Pentagram Advisory examine how the Enhanced CIRMP Rules 2026 signal a shift from demonstrating compliance to demonstrating organisational security capability. They discuss why Boards and senior executives should view the implementation period as a strategic opportunity to strengthen governance, build integrated security capability and prepare for future assurance obligations—not simply another compliance exercise. Drawing on Pentagram Advisory's detailed analysis of the Baseline and Enhanced CIRMP frameworks, this episode explores the key implementation timeframes, the evolving regulatory expectations, and why organisational readiness has become just as important as organisational maturity. This is the first episode in a new series examining the Enhanced CIRMP Rules 2026. Future episodes will explore the enhanced personnel security, supply chain security, cyber and information security, and physical security requirements, together with practical approaches to implementation. For more information, visit https://pentagramadvisory.com.au/

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  "Not In My Organisation": The Leadership Blind Spot Behind Insider Threat Complacency

  Jun 15, 202634 minS0

  <p>Why do so many capable and experienced leaders underestimate insider threat within their own organisations?</p><p>In this episode, Tim Slattery and Marina Shteinberg from Pentagram Advisory explore the psychology behind the "Not In My Organisation" (NIMO) mindset—a common but often overlooked leadership blind spot that can prevent organisations from recognising and addressing insider risk.</p><p>Drawing on research from the UK National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) and Dr Michael Robinson's analysis of real-world insider threat cases, the discussion examines why insider threat is frequently viewed as a problem that happens elsewhere, despite evidence demonstrating that it...

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