Episode #24. Tamara Martin, Security Resilience, AGL
“It’s not always the obvious door that you will walk through that will take you to a career that’s phenomenal and enjoyable.”
— Tamara Martin
Tamara Martin commenced her career as a qualified lawyer and then transitioned into consulting in Crisis, Emergency, and physical security management, servicing a broad range of global and domestic and critical infrastructure organisations.
After gaining a well-rounded skill set through her consulting experience and first client-side role with Jemena, Tamara decided to take up a newly created full-time position within the AGL Energy Security team. Since commencing at AGL in mid-2017, Tamara has developed high-end skills and expertise in business resilience, specifically intelligence, strategic, physical security, crisis management, travel security, and aspects of cyber security
During this episode, Tamara will provide insights into finding common ground amongst those within your diverse organisation. Listen as she reveals the most valuable lessons she has learned through her transition into the cyber security industry. Tamara shares her knowledge on the skills gained in other industries and professions that are transferable to cyber security, as well as the traits that can identify a candidate that may be new to cyber but has the potential to enhance your team.
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00:34 - Tamara Martin’s introduction and background
03:13 - What makes someone a good choice to come into a security team ?
04:50 - Key skills from legal and consulting days that Tamara was able to bring into physical, security and resilience work
06:55 - The role of diversity in the success of the team
07:43 - “If you've got a really strong leader who can encourage the traits which motivate and drive you to work towards common goals and objectives, and the occasional giggle, it seems to work quite well.” - Tamara Martin
08:15 - Finding the common ground and endearing trust
08:49 - The importance of having support groups for a certain community
10:50 - Gaining skills in other disciplines of the security industry
12:23 - “We're all operating in roles that are inherently risk-based, and you will operate better and make more informed decisions if you're aware of those cross-functional cooperation opportunities and their impacts.” - Tamara Martin
13:35 - Taking a chance on a not-so-obvious candidate who has the potential
14:49 - “Self-driven learning manifests in a much more productive and enthusiastic team member.” - Tamara Martin