Foreign Interference and Critical Infrastructure: Australia's National Security Challenge

In this episode, we delve into one of Australia’s most pressing national security threats — foreign interference — and its direct implications for our critical infrastructure.Drawing on insights from ASIO’s 2025 Annual Threat Assessment, this podcast unpacks how hostile foreign actors are increasingly targeting Australia’s essential systems, from energy and water to communications and transport. These threats are not theoretical — they are active, covert, and evolving.We explore:What foreign interference is — and how it differs from legitimate foreign influence.Why Australia’s critical infrastructure has become a high-value target.How foreign actors exploit insider access, supply chains, and partnerships.What boards, executives, and operators can do to mitigate the risk.The power of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) in detecting foreign ties, coercive behaviours, and hidden risks.Join Pentagram Advisory as we offer practical, proportionate strategies to help organisations move from awareness to action — and play a frontline role in protecting Australia’s sovereignty, resilience, and public trust.🎧 Tune in now to learn how your organisation can build real-world defences against this growing national security threat.