The Security Matters Podcast is published monthly and hosted by the magazine’s Editor Brian Sims. In each episode, Brian reports on and analyses the latest UK security industry news and also interviews leading professionals from the sector. The Security Matters Podcast is sponsored by The Security Event, which takes place on 8-10 April 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham. To register for your free pass to the show visit www.thesecurityevent.co.uk For all the latest security industry news and opinion visit www.securitymattersmagazine.com
Security Matters Podcast
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The Security Matters Podcast is published monthly and hosted by the magazine’s Editor Brian Sims. In each episode, Brian reports on and analyses the latest UK security industry news and also interviews leading professionals from the sector. The Security Matters Podcast is sponsored by The Security Event, which takes place on 8-10 April 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham. To register for your free pass to the show visit www.thesecurityevent.co.uk For all the latest security industry news and opinion visit www.securitymattersmagazine.com
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Recent Episodes
June 15, 2026
Security Matters Podcast - Episode 38
Episode 38 of the Security Matters Podcast includes three exclusive interviews featuring John Lodge (director of service growth at Chubb Fire and Security), Olof Sandberg (product manager for locking solutions at Gunnebo Safe Storage) and AddSecure’s UK sales director Chris Wimshurst. John Lodge joined Chubb Fire and Security back in April 2017. During our interview, John focuses on connected services, emerging trends and also how Artificial Intelligence will shape the security business sector in the future. Olof Sandberg is a graduate of the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University in southern Sweden and has worked at both Sony Ericsson and Sony Mobile Communications in project management roles. He moved to Gunnebo Safe Storage from ASSA ABLOY in June 2023. On this occasion, Olof’s core focus is connected locks and the main considerations to be observed when adopting such solutions. Our final guest on Episode 38, Chris Wimshurst’s CV to date includes several head of sales and national sales director roles where he has successfully built high-performing teams, led on major bids and tenders and driven sustained revenue performance. At present, Chris is focused on strengthening AddSecure’s UK sales strategy, building a high-performing national team and accelerating growth. In conversation with Brian, Chris concentrates on Martyn’s Law and what organisations and their management teams need to put in place in order to prepare for enforcement of the new legislation. Industry news stories highlighted include a recently published report on refund fraud produced by the University of Portsmouth in partnerships with Cifas, analysis of activist activity carried out by the Risk Intelligence Centre at Securitas and The Security Institute signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Buckinghamshire New University.
January 26, 2026
Security Matters Podcast - Episode 37
Episode 37 of the Security Matters Podcast features Brian in detailed conversation with Richard Fogelman, CEO of the National Security Inspectorate. A graduate in law from Birmingham City University, Richard served as a trader at Credit Suisse before becoming finance and operations manager at Hammerson with responsibility for an annual budget of circa £10 million. Richard joined the NSI in March 2023 from Grief Encounter, the charity dedicated to supporting bereaved individuals. During the interview, Richard concentrates his attentions on several key areas, among them the ongoing progression of the Inspectorate, the S12 Security Guarding Leadership Group and also the challenges and opportunities impacting the security business sector. Industry news stories highlighted include the National Police Chiefs’ Council and the Premier League announcing a new working partnership which looks to use data and technology to strengthen matchday safety and security, Counter Terrorism Policing’s duo of initiatives purpose-designed to strengthen the UK’s protective security and organisational preparedness, the National Health Service Counter Fraud Authority’s Project WISE (itself a first-of-its-kind, proactive and data-driven initiative that addresses fraud risks within the NHS) and Professor William Webster’s recent appointment in the role of Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner.
October 23, 2025
Security Matters Podcast - Episode 36
Episode 36 of the Security Matters Podcast includes exclusive interviews with Julie Barker (chief operating officer for the Association of University Chief Security Officers) and Findlay Whitelaw (security research specialist and strategist at Exabeam, the business that provides security analytics and incident response solutions). On this occasion, Julie examines the diligent work of the Association of University Chief Security Officers and the challenges facing university security teams when it comes to delivering on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s Law. Findlay Whitelaw is a recognised thought leader, with her career to date spanning consultancy and leadership roles. A published author and award-winning practitioner, Findlay’s professional interests include tackling human-centric cyber risks and leveraging advanced technologies to address modern challenges. In conversation with Brian, Findlay focuses on the insider risk, espionage and data theft and proceeds to outline how today’s organisations can mitigate the threat. Industry news stories featured include Sarah Austerberry’s appointment in the role of CEO at The Security Institute, the volume of ‘nationally significant’ cyber attacks impacting the UK (as reported by the National Cyber Security Centre in its recently published Annual Review), the formation of the S12 Security Guarding Leadership Group and the 2026 Fire and Security Matters Awards being opened for entries by Western Business Media.
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