Episode 13 of the IFSEC Insider podcast features an interview with well known influencer and researcher in the security industry, Professor Martin Gill.
Martin discusses his experience as a criminologist, as well as his takeaways from working with the police, private security industry and speaking to criminals themselves to understand how to prevent crime and ‘do security well’.
The main focus of the episode then explores the latest research from Perpetuity Research, which Martin leads, into how much influence the security sector has over the corporate budget. Ultimately, the research found that security is often lacking influence, despite this being a key factor in delivering good security.
Martin explains why this isn’t just about ‘the money’, but relates to the evolution of the security department towards being a critical business operation for continuity and organisational excellence.
So what are you waiting for? Just click the ‘play’ button on the player below to listen to the episode!
About Professor Martin Gill, Director, Perpetuity Research
Martin is the Founder of the Outstanding Security Performance Awards (the OSPAs and Cyber OSPAs) and Tackling Economic Crime Awards (the TECAs). In 2010 he was recognised by the BSIA with a special award for ‘outstanding service to the security sector’.
In 2015 and 2016 he was nominated and shortlisted for the Imbert Prize at the Association of Security Consultants and in the latter he won. In 2016 ASIS International awarded him a Presidential Order of Merit for distinguished service. In 2016 he was entered onto the Register of Chartered Security Professionals.
Links to talking points:
- Latest SRI report indicates security managers “lack influence over the security budget”
- 84% of leading CSOs expect 2023 physical security budget to match or exceed 2022, Omdia reveals
- Perpetuity Research Report: Security managers lack influence over the security budget; and how to remedy that
- Latest survey from Perpetuity Research: Can security be excellent without the right culture?
- The Outstanding Security Performance Awards
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