Ep 148 - Smart Cities, Are they reality for Australia's Future?
From ASIAL Security Insider by Australian Security Industry Association Limited
December 21, 2025 · 41 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the reality of smart cities in Australia and the security implications with expert Adam Beck.
From ‘smart cities’ to AI-shaped public spaces—how do we keep the cyber-physical world safe? In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we’re joined by Adam Beck, the founding force behind the Smart Cities Council in Australia and New Zealand, to unpack what’s hype, what’s real, and what security leaders must do next. If you’re a corporate security manager, a security company owner, or a government security adviser, this episode will give you a pragmatic playbook: governance, architecture, and procurement moves that reduce risk while unlocking value from city-scale tech.
People in this episode
Guest: Adam Beck
Topics covered
- smart cities
- cyber-physical security
- AI
- public spaces
- risk management
Keywords
- governance
- architecture
- procurement
- city-scale tech
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Smart Cities, Are they reality
Places: Australia, New Zealand
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