In the second instalment of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast, James Thorpe, Editor of International Security Journal, discusses the first-ever World Security Report with Rachelle Loyear, Vice President of Integrated Security Solutions at Allied Universal and Noah Price, G4S Academy International Director.

G4S and Allied Universal published their highly anticipated World Security Report in September of this year. The unique, first-of-its-kind report highlights that global companies lost a combined $1t in revenue in 2022 due to physical security incidents and also finds that economic unrest could be the greatest security-impacting hazard in the next 12 months.

International Security Journal Editor, James Thorpe, discusses cybersecurity strategy and the key threats facing SMEs with Mo Ahddoud (CEO, Chameleon Cyber Consultants), John Rogers (Global Head of Incident Response, WithSecure) and Sarb Sembhi (CTO, Virtually Informed).

In the twelfth edition of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast, Digital Content Editor Eve Goode speaks with Peter Evans, CEO of Xtract One Technologies about how modern weapons detection systems compare to traditional systems.

Peter also explores the suitability of different types of systems and where they are the most effective. Further into the podcast, Peter highlights key trends that he expects to see making their way into the weapons detection space in years to come.

In this episode of International Security Journal Leaders in Security Podcast, Barry Westgate, Bradley Cohen and Robert Taylor from Grosvenor Technologies tell Eve Goode, Digital Content Editor about the shift to connected security, the transformation of reactive security into proactive and the benefits businesses see from unified systems. To close the podcast, Bradley, Barry and Robert state their predictions for the future of access control and what’s next for Grosvenor Technologies.

In the tenth instalment of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast, James Thorpe – Editor of International Security Journal – is joined by Andy Palmer, Enterprise Data & Cloud Solutions Group – UK Channel Lead, Seagate Technology and Rob Lay, Product Manager, Secure Logiq.

In this discussion, James, Andy and Rob explore the role data storage plays in the development and operation of AI systems. As the foundation for data accessibility and quality, storage infrastructure directly shapes AI performance and trustworthiness.

With a career spanning over 25 years in technology sales, marketing and channel development, Andy has cultivated extensive experience across various European markets, having lived and worked in Paris, Munich and the UK. Since joining Seagate in 2013, Andy has been instrumental in developing partnerships with leading system developers and integrators.

Rob specialises in high-performance hardware solutions for surveillance and AI applications, bridging the gap between server and workstation hardware and video analytics. He’s passionate about harnessing AI tools to drive innovation and enhance operational efficiency.

In the ninth instalment of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast, James Thorpe – Editor of International Security Journal – is joined by Andy Edwards, VP of Strategic Development for GardaWorld Security’s Critical Infrastructure & Government Services division.

Andy is a veteran of the Royal Marines and Special Boat Service. He transitioned into the private sector as a security consultant for various blue-chip companies, news networks and International Development Agencies.

As Vice President of Strategic Development at GardaWorld Security, Andy continues to leverage his experience in high-stakes environments, bringing insights and leadership to the forefront of the company's global initiatives.

In this discussion, James and Andy explore the real-world challenges of providing protection and stability in some of the world’s most volatile environments. In environments where governance is weak, regulatory enforcement is inconsistent and the traditional "rulebook" no longer applies, maintaining security – and doing so responsibly – is both a challenge and an obligation.

From adhering to international standards and prioritising human rights, to deploying defensive, community-sensitive protective services, GardaWorld Security has built a reputation for delivering security solutions that are not just effective – but ethical and sustainable.

In the eighth instalment of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast, James Thorpe, Editor of International Security Journal speaks with Luqi Shen, Senior Content Marketing Specialist, Hikvision.

Luqi has a 15-year professional background in marketing, including five years spent at technology companies in the UK. She joined Hikvision in 2021 and has since led extensive research and the creation of content on technology and market trends.

In her current role, she is responsible for content research, planning and creation, developing engaging and informative materials that resonate with target audience’s needs.

In this discussion, James and Luqi discuss Hikvision’s ‘Top 5 trends for the AIoT industry in 2025’, exploring why the company is emphasising this over traditional security narratives in 2025. They also chat through real world use cases and explore the role AIoT plays in promoting sustainability and resource efficiency.

In the seventh instalment of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast, James Thorpe, Editor of International Security Journal speaks with Artem Sherman, Division Head, Security & Investigations at Resolver and Tim Wenzel, Associate Managing Director, ESRM at Kroll.

From enhancing incident management to streamlining tedious tasks, James, Artem and Tim discuss the benefits and strategies for successfully adopting AI and automation technologies. They also focus on the evolving roles of security leaders, the balance between automation and human expertise and how teams can ensure that these tools are effective and transparent.

Artem has an 18-year background in Security, 12 of which he spent at TJX Canada, where he headed up Technology, Analytics and Centralised Investigations. In his current role, Artem is focused on providing security leaders with incident, investigations and threat solutions.

Tim is a leader in the Enterprise Security Risk Management practice. He leverages more than 20 years of security risk management and protective strategy experience in assisting fortune companies, ultra-high net worth families and government agencies with organisational design.