EP 099 Jason Brown: International Speaker for Risk, Intelligence, Security, Innovation, Export and Arms Control, Scenario and Strategic Planning

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BIO -Jason Brown is an internationally recognized expert in risk management, cybersecurity, crisis management, and business resilience, with over 40 years of experience across government and industry. He currently serves as Principal Advisor on Risk and Security for Thales Australia and New Zealand, as well as CEO of Cinnteacht, a consultancy specializing in risk and security. Known for his strategic leadership, Jason works at the executive level with government and industry to drive robust security frameworks, risk controls, and crisis responses.

Key Expertise

• Risk Management & Security: Extensive knowledge in enterprise, physical, cyber, and personnel security.
• Crisis & Continuity Management: Experienced in crisis planning and simulations for critical infrastructure, notably leading Exercise GridEx VI.
• Strategic Defense & Compliance: Advises on defense trade control, security compliance, and government partnerships for Thales.
• Standards & Committees Leadership: Chaired ISO TC262 for risk management, steering the ISO 31000 guidelines. Actively engaged in ISO committees on cybersecurity and supply chain security.

Career Highlights

• Thales Australia & New Zealand (2004 - Present): Former National Security Director; now advises on high-level risk, security, and compliance, with a focus on mitigating strategic risks.
• Commonwealth Government (1977 - 2004): Held SES-level roles in Defense and the Attorney General’s Department, leading initiatives in security, safety, and intelligence.
  • Pioneered the Australian Risk Standard AS4360 and ISO 31000.
  • Chaired Defence Security Committee; negotiated international defense security agreements.

Board & Committee Memberships

• Chair, International Standards Committee for Risk Management (ISO TC262): Managed international efforts for ISO 31000 and related standards.
• Governance Advisory Committee Member, Institute of Strategic Risk Management.
• Senior Vice President Asia Pacific, ASIS International (2010 - 2016).
• Convenor, ISO 28000 Supply Chain Security Standard Revision.
• Deputy Chair, Forum of Australian Security Executives (2020 - 2024).

Recognitions

• Australian Security Medal (2011) for outstanding service.
• Top 20 Global Influencers in Security and Fire Management by IFSEC International (2019).

Education & Certifications

• BA (Hons) in Educational Psychology, Dip Ed (Hons) - University of Sydney.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Security Risk Management - CIT.
• Leadership and Development Programs through Mt. Eliza, Australian Public Service, and Defence.

Fellowships

• Institute of Strategic Risk Management
• The Security Institute
• Australian Security Leaders Climate Change Group
• Australian Risk Policy Institute

Jason’s contributions to risk management and security have made him a sought-after speaker and trainer, presenting across continents on the latest in security convergence, risk governance, and crisis management strategies.

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