Nick de Bont, Chief Security Officer at Thales, shares his perspective on safeguarding Australia and New Zealand’s critical infrastructure — from strategic defense sites to high-security manufacturing facilities. He outlines the rapidly evolving threat landscape, where foreign adversaries are increasingly targeting commercial and critical assets using advanced technologies such as AI and drones.
Nick underscores the importance of collaboration between defense industries and government agencies to share intelligence and strengthen national security. He also explores how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and biotechnology are transforming security operations — enhancing capability while introducing new challenges that demand constant adaptation.
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