David Horsburgh started life as a police officer in New Zealand specialising in intelligence gathering before moving into the private security sector. He has presented some very high-profile reports on some of the major crime and security issues in New Zealand. David is a former winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the New Zealand OSPAs.

In this podcast David discusses his early intelligence gathering work – from learning how to pick locks and defeat alarm systems - and how this influenced legislation; how his specialist expertise has been instrumental in rethinking traditional policing/security approaches; and his hopes for a change in thinking on responding to crime.

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Claudia Nave is a specialist in Threat Intelligence and Forensics, a role that overlaps cyber threat detection, forensic analysis, and security operations. Claudia was the winner of the Outstanding Young Security Professional at the Global OSPAs in 2024.

In this podcast you will hear Claudia discussing the career prospects in cyber security; the opportunities and challenges of the worlds of both cyber threat intelligence and digital forensics; and what good security should look like.

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Farah Benis is increasingly well known on the security circuit around the globe. An entrepreneur, Farah runs her own security business; is a volunteer leader who has championed a number of causes, many supporting women in security; and was the winner of the Outstanding Female category at the UK OSPAs and represents the UK at the Global OSPAs in January.

In this podcast you will hear Farah discuss her early experiences in the security sector in Africa. Then driven by a difficulty in working for others, the implications of having ADHD, and a desire to shape her own destiny started her own security company. Farah discusses initiatives she has started to champion the cause of women, and some the challenges that remain; as well as the state of security in the UK and Africa

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