
In Australia’s National Interest - Security of Critical Infrastructure
by Pentagram Advisory
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Insider Threat – Case Study: Jareh Sebastian Dalke
May 20, 2026
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Insider Threat: New South Wales Treasury Employee
Apr 28, 2026
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Insider Threat: Australian lawyer charged with misconduct
Apr 24, 2026
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Independent Review of the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 - Pentagram Advisory comments
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In the National Interest: War with Iran - energy shock with Australia running on entry
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| 5/20/26 | ![]() Insider Threat – Case Study: Jareh Sebastian Dalke | Pentagram's case study of U.S. citizen Jareh Sebastian Dalke who worked the the National Security Agency and became an insider threat there. He stole top secret information and tried to sell that information to Russia. | — | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | ![]() Insider Threat: New South Wales Treasury Employee | Insider threat is the misuse by a trusted person of privileged access to, or influence over, assets and operations. The trusted person’s actions may be unintentional, or their actions may be intentional. In either instance the harm caused can be the same. But to become an ‘insider’ a person has to be granted admission.Australian media reported in April 2026 that an employee of the New South Wales Treasury had been charged for allegedly downloading over five thousand government documents.In this podcast, Pentagram recounts the public information about the case and explores insider threat issues which the case highlights. | — | ||||||
| 4/24/26 | ![]() Insider Threat: Australian lawyer charged with misconduct | Insider threat is the misuse by a trusted person of privileged access to assets and operations. The trusted person’s actions may be unintentional or they may be intentional. In either instance the harm caused can be the same.Organisations make a choice to grant trust to a person when they decide to employ them. But the pre-employment screening process is really a point-in-time security check which would reject candidates with any obvious security risk attributes. However, real risk occurs once a person is employed, is inside the organisation, and is often trusted by default. If an organisation does not have appropriate measures in place to observe and evaluate employees then they maximise the risk of insider threat activity.This risk is often exacerbated where organisations rely heavily on initial screening and trust-based models, without implementing mechanisms for continuous monitoring of behaviour and access. In such environments, abnormal activity may go undetected because there is no established baseline against which to assess deviations.In this podcast Pentagram Advisory explores the insider threat case of a lawyer employed by the New South Wales Director of Public Prosecutions. | — | ||||||
| 4/22/26 | ![]() Independent Review of the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 - Pentagram Advisory comments | In March 2026, the Commonwealth Government published the Independent Review of the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018. The intent of the Review, conducted by Dr Jill Slay between November 2025 and January 2026, was to assess whether Australia's Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act) is achieving its intended objectives, functioning as intended, and is not producing unintended consequences. In this article, Pentagram Advisory Pty Ltd (Pentagram) will provide excerpts of the Review and also comment on components of the Review that Pentagram considers to be of most interest to Pentagram’s SOCI client entities and to our Community of Practice. | — | ||||||
| 3/26/26 | ![]() In the National Interest: War with Iran - energy shock with Australia running on entry | This article explores the risks and consequence for Australia stemming from the 2026 war with Iran and resultant oil supply shock. | — | ||||||
| 3/20/26 | ![]() War with Iran: alerts for Australia's critical infrastructure operators and Australian society | Pentagram Advisory Pty Ltd invites you to watch and / or listen this recording of our recent article about the risks that war with Iran poses to Australia's critical infrastructure entities.Whilst critical infrastructure entity attack surfaces span a myriad of threat vectors, including cyber attacks, Pentagram's article focuses on the people component - those people employed within Australia's critical infrastructure entities as possible sources of harm.Iranian expatriates in Australia are of course especially vulnerable to Iranian government interference, coercion, and espionage. Australia, as a compassionate pluralist society, will see our first instinct be to offer assistance and protection to this group. But we must also appreciate that there is a risk, likely from a very few Iranians, that there could be insider threats, either coerced of volunteering to undertake acts of harm against Australia's critical infrastructure.We also must appreciate that Khamenei was not just head of the Iran theocracy, but was a global Shia leader and sponsor of terror. On that basis, non-Iranian Shia and anti-Westerners may also be aggrieved by Khamenei's assassination at the beginning of the war, and by the ongoing war. Such people may also be coerced or volunteer to cause harm in Australia.This is a challenging topic, rife for rendering by some people as a dog whistle for discrimination based on religious or ethnic affiliation. That can be one way to view this matter. Another way to view discussion about this threat is to admit to the reality that we have evidence of Iranian government acts that have, and continue to, intimidate Iranian expatriates living in Australia. Further, the Iranian Government has sponsored violence in Australia. And that was before the war!Do we ignore reality, and the increased likelihood of Iranian Government action against Australia (there are reports of increased cyber attacks from Iranian sources), or do we shy away from known and potential harms to Australia for fear of offending a small group of people? Remember, vanishingly few people will evolve to become pro-Iranian insider threats, more are likely to be coerced to act or volunteer to act. Either way, the harm is the same. To protect Australia's critical infrastructure, a key foundation of Australia's national security, leaders need to understand the reality of the threats we face and that requires the courage to engage with difficult challenges as explored in the article. | — | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | ![]() In the National Interest – Leadership required to protect Australia’s critical infrastructure and its workforce from extremism in the wake of the Bondi attack | The Bondi Beach massacre in December 2025 is the most deadly and consequential terrorist attack on Australian soil. That it happened is a national tragedy. That it happened is not a surprise.Pentagram's podcast explores the possible consequences for Australia's society, for people - be they Muslim, Jew or gentile - and how this might affect people in the workplace, with particular focus on Australia's critical infrastructure workplaces. The article calls for private sector leadership, in the absence of government leadership, and provides approaches that workplace leaders might take to support people in the workplace. The article also talks about actions to manage people who may present aberrant workplace behaviours stemming from the Bondi Beach massacre. | — | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | ![]() National Security Threats Impacting Australia’s Critical Infrastructure Assets: Slow Motion Car Crash? | In October and November 2025, the heads of Australia’s two most significant strategic intelligence assessment agencies made public their views on the geostrategic threats confronting Australia today. In those remarks, both leaders set out some of the threats and explored some of the consequences that could be inflicted upon Australia, including Australia’s critical infrastructure assets, if action is not taken now to detect, deter, and defend against these threats to Australia’s national security.Australia has been warned for years by its intelligence agencies, and by its allies, of the threats to our critical infrastructure by threat actors including hostile nation states, organised crime, and issue-motivated groups and individuals. Have Australian governments, private sector entities, or citizens responded in any meaningful way to these warnings, or have we been party to a slow-motion car crash, which we belatedly realise we are in the drivers’ seat for? | — | ||||||
| 10/16/25 | ![]() Establishing a Critical Worker Identification and Risk Management Framework | Across Australia’s critical infrastructure sectors, one of the most persistent challenges under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 is identifying and managing critical workers — those individuals whose absence, compromise, or misconduct could disrupt essential services.In this episode, Pentagram Advisory introduces the Seven-Step Critical Worker Identification and Risk Management Framework — a practical, regulator-aligned approach that helps organisations move from compliance to confidence.Tim and Marina unpack the legislative foundations, share insights from industry engagements, and outline how clear governance, operational mapping, and proportionate assurance measures can transform workforce compliance into lasting capability and assurance.Whether you are a security or risk professional, HR leader, or executive responsible for essential services, this episode will help you strengthen your organisation’s resilience and meet the intent of the SOCI framework with clarity and purpose.🔗 For more insights, visit Pentagram Advisory or follow us on LinkedIn. | — | ||||||
| 9/22/25 | ![]() When Trust Breaks, Free Will Decides: How the Psychological Contract Shapes Insider Threat and Cyber Security Compliance | Why do employees sometimes go above and beyond to protect their organisation — and other times bend rules, ignore policies, or disengage from security altogether?In this episode, Pentagram Advisory explores the role of the psychological contract — the unwritten expectations of trust and fairness between employer and employee — and how its breakdown fuels insider threats. Drawing on research from the University of Warwick, we unpack why technical controls alone aren’t enough, how to recognise early signs of a breach, and what leaders can do to repair trust before it escalates into a security risk.For leaders, executives, and practitioners, this is a reminder that the deciding factor in insider threat is rarely opportunity — it is choice. And choice is shaped by trust. | — | ||||||
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| 9/9/25 | ![]() Countering Foreign Interference: Insider Threat Programs For Australia’s Critical Infrastructure | Espionage and foreign interference are now assessed as certain threats to Australia’s critical infrastructure. In this episode, Pentagram Advisory explores how insider threat programs — guided by the Protective Security Policy Framework and aligned with SOCI Act obligations — help organisations counter these risks. We unpack why people are both the first line of defence and the most attractive target. | — | ||||||
| 9/6/25 | ![]() ESG and the Human Factor: Why personnel security must be a core feature of ESG strategy | ESG is one of the most decisive forces shaping corporate strategy and investment worldwide. But while environmental and governance issues dominate the headlines, the social dimension — the human factor — is often overlooked.In this episode, Pentagram Advisory explores why personnel security is the missing link in many ESG programs. We examine the risks posed by workforce vulnerabilities, insider threats, and supply chain exposures, and why boards and executives must integrate personnel security into ESG strategy to build resilience, protect value, and maintain stakeholder trust.Join us as we uncover how the people side of ESG could be the decisive factor in safeguarding purpose, performance, and profitability for organisations managing critical assets. | — | ||||||
| 9/3/25 | ![]() Foreign Interference - Iran in Australia | In August 2025, the Australian Government announced it had evidence that the Iranian Government had directed violent criminal activities in Australia. The activities were cited as the attacks on two Jewish sites in Australia in 2024. In response to this evidence, the Australian Government expelled the Iranian ambassador and senior diplomatic staff, and will proscribe Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist group in Australia. This podcast argues that Iranian activity in Australia meets the definition of foreign interference, explores the significance of these acts, and the possible risks that may be relevant to people and employers from acts of foreign interference, be they from Iran or other hostile states. | — | ||||||
| 8/29/25 | ![]() Foreign Interference: China interfering in Australia, and in your workplace | Foreign interference is no longer a distant problem — it is happening here in Australia, today.In this episode, Pentagram Advisory explores the growing threat of Chinese foreign interference and its impact not only on Australia’s national security but also on everyday workplaces. Drawing on recent cases and real examples, we examine how interference targets individuals, communities, and institutions, and why no workplace is immune.From political asylum cases like Ted Hui and Kevin Yam, to the covert collection of information from community groups, this episode highlights how interference can affect colleagues, threaten trust, and undermine social cohesion. We also outline practical steps workplaces can take — from recognising warning signs to building a culture of safe reporting and resilience.Join Pentagram Advisory’s Tim Slattery and Marina Shteinberg as they unpack the risks, share insights from recent reports, and provide guidance for boards, executives, and employees on staying alert without fuelling bias. | — | ||||||
| 8/21/25 | ![]() Clorox - Cognizant: Insider Threat in the Supply Chain | This episode explores the risk posed to an enterprise from the actions of trusted insiders, also known as third-parties, in the enterprise's supply chain. | — | ||||||
| 8/14/25 | ![]() Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program Turns Two: How to Strengthen the Annual Review, Board Engagement, and Enterprise Risk Integration | Two years on from the introduction of the Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP) under the SOCI Act, what have we learned — and where do we go next?In this episode, Pentagram Advisory explores how organisations can use the annual CIRMP review and Board-approved report to strengthen governance, integrate SOCI-related security risks into their Enterprise Risk Management Framework, and build resilience that goes beyond compliance.We discuss practical steps for improving Board oversight, closing the gap between operational insights and strategic decisions, and embedding CIRMP into everyday risk management. Whether you’re a security leader, risk manager, or Board member, this conversation offers actionable insights to ensure your CIRMP drives value for your organisation.Based on our article CIRMP turns Two: Strengthening Annual Review, Board Oversight, and Risk Integration. | — | ||||||
| 8/7/25 | ![]() Returning to the Office: Managing Insider Threats During Organisational Transition | As organisations implement return-to-office (RTO) policies, the focus is often on productivity, collaboration, and culture. But there's another critical dimension to this shift: security.In this episode, Pentagram Advisory explores the human risks associated with organisational transitions and how poorly managed RTO directives can lead to disengagement, disgruntlement, and increased insider threat risk. Drawing on insights from our article “Returning to the Office – Managing Insider Threats During Organisational Transition”, we unpack the psychological contract between employers and employees, discuss the drivers of insider threats, and outline practical strategies for rebuilding trust, strengthening reporting culture, and supporting managers through change.This episode is essential listening for leaders, security professionals, and HR teams navigating the intersection of people, culture, and protective security. | — | ||||||
| 7/20/25 | ![]() Building a Trusted Workforce – Managing Human Risk with Purpose | What does it take to build a trusted workforce — one that is resilient, high-performing, and secure? In this episode, Tim Slattery and Marina Shteinberg from Pentagram Advisory explore the invisible but critical psychological contract between organisations and their people.Based on their article Building a Trusted Workforce – Managing Human Risk with Purpose, this episode examines how trust is formed (and broken), the role of pre-employment screening and ongoing assessments, and how organisations can move beyond compliance to create a culture of security and care.Listen now to learn practical strategies for managing people risk with empathy, structure, and purpose. | — | ||||||
| 7/10/25 | ![]() Maturity Model for the Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program | Explore how a security maturity model can strengthen your organisation’s Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP) under Australia’s Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act).In this episode, Tim Slattery and Marina Shteinberg from Pentagram Advisory unpack what a security maturity model is, why it matters, and how it provides Boards and executives with a clear, evidence-based view of their security posture. To help organisations navigate this environment, Pentagram Advisory has developed a tailored CIRMP Security Maturity Model. This model is specifically designed to reflect the unique operating context, risk environment, and sector obligations of each critical infrastructure entity.Whether your goal is to meet increasing regulatory demands, reinforce resilience, or demonstrate transparent governance, this conversation offers practical insights to guide your journey.For more resources on the security of critical infrastructure, insider threats, and supply chain risk, visit Pentagram Advisory or follow us on LinkedIn. | — | ||||||
| 6/23/25 | ![]() Pentagram First Anniversary - Celebrating a Year of Collaboration | This episode is titled: Pentagram Advisory First Anniversary – Celebrating One Year of CollaborationThis episode will explore a unique and unexpected aspect of Pentagram’s first year of operation – that is Pentagram’s connecting with other service providers that bring a natural point of collaboration with Pentagram. This collaboration provides additional and complementary benefits for our clients and followers. Collaboration also provides opportunities for Pentagram to contribute to meeting the needs of collaborators’ clients. The key message is that Pentagram has nested with other like-minded providers that share Pentagram’s values and vision to strengthen Australia’s national security by lifting up the security and resilience of Australia’s workforce and critical infrastructure. | — | ||||||
| 6/10/25 | ![]() In the National Interest – Transport Workers Union Militancy and Insider Threat | Australian media reported in May 2025 that the leader of Australia’s Transport Workers Union (TWU) is prepared to “shut down Australian transport” in 2026 in pursuit of union claims. In this podcast Pentagram Advisory explores the possible consequences of the TWU threat in the context of the legal obligations that came into effect on 27 March 2025 that transport sector asset owners and operators now face under the Transport Security Amendment (Security of Australia’s Transport Sector) Act 2025 (TSA Act). Especially with regard to personnel security obligations under the TSA Act, TWU members may behave as 'insider threats' that require mitigation. The podcast explores the role of an insider threat program in helping to mitigate these possible threats and how this approach benefits all people and organisations involved . | — | ||||||
| 6/2/25 | ![]() Australian Government Recognises the Need for Insider Threat Programs | This episode is titled: Insider Threat – Australian Government Recognises the Need for Insider Threat Programs. This podcast will explore the Australian Government’s efforts in recent years to mitigate insider threat in both the government and private sectors. The key message is that there is a need for insider threat program and that need comes from recognising the potency of the insider threat to harm Australia’s national security, defence, economic wellbeing, and social coherence. In terms of security threats, the two most potent threats are from people and cyber sources. We hope you enjoy this podcast and find it informative. | — | ||||||
| 5/27/25 | ![]() Modernising Australia’s Transport Security: Meeting the Threats of Tomorrow | In this episode, we explore the landmark Transport Security Amendment (Security of Australia’s Transport Sector) Act 2025 — a generational shift in how Australia secures its aviation, maritime, and offshore sectors.Join Timothy Slattery and Marina Shteinberg from Pentagram Advisory as they unpack what the TSA Act means for airports, ports, and offshore facilities. Discover how the new all-hazards approach moves beyond traditional physical security to address operational interference, insider threats, cyber risks, and personnel vulnerabilities — and why this evolution matters.For aviation and maritime industry participants, the application of an all-hazards approach marks a clear evolution from a prescribed, compliance-based regime focused on granting access to secure zones, to a risk- and principles-based, outcomes-focused model that requires mitigation of a far broader range of risks — including cyber, personnel, and supply chain hazards.We’ll walk through the key reforms, practical obligations, and strategic actions your organisation can take now to prepare for compliance and build operational resilience.Whether you're a security leader, risk manager, regulator, or executive in the transport sector, this episode offers valuable insights and clear next steps for navigating Australia’s evolving threat landscape. | — | ||||||
| 5/22/25 | ![]() Insider Threat at Canberra Hospital: a Case Study in Critical Infrastructure Security in the Health Sector | An insider threat incident at Canberra Hospital in May 2025, in which an employee targeted another employee ,reveals critical lessons for Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP) compliance and personnel security under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018. | — | ||||||
| 5/12/25 | ![]() Board responsibilities for approving the risk management program annual report under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018: What directors need to know | In this episode, the Pentagram Advisory team breaks down what directors of responsible entities need to know about their legal obligations when approving the Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP) annual report. We explore board duties under the SOCI Act and Corporations Act, the importance of ongoing oversight, and offer practical recommendations for management to support board decision-making. Essential listening for directors and executives overseeing critical infrastructure in Australia. | — | ||||||
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